"L-liar!? Elysium-sama told me he'd definitely come back to pick us up later!?"
"That's impossible… Otherwise, I would have been sealed in the "World of Oblivion: Judgement"instead… But Olgou didn't do that… Because even if we twin goddesses combined our power, we still wouldn't be able to escape from here…"
"T-that's… Then why… why would Elysium-sama…" Patty slumped to the floor, dazed. Everyone looked at him with complicated expressions.
I bet that sour-faced jerk was only taking advantage of Patty's silliness—or should I say, his pure love for him and the other demons…
He must have told him, "You're the only one I can count on," "Do your best for your brothers and sisters," or something along those lines…
Well, the kid had a gullible personality, so it was no surprise if he'd fall for those words…
He'd come to my rescue as though it was the only natural thing to do, and he'd even made me a cup of tea when I asked…
Yes, he was a demon, but surely he was a good kid at heart.
"I'm sorry, Yomi… Aetia… I…"
That was why I felt sorry for him…
In the end, he was just thrown away after being used…
"Don't let it bother you. You just followed the Lord's orders."
"You heard him. So, you don't have to apologize. The fault isn't yours, but Lord Creator's, who deceived you. But I've gotta say, I can't help but feel refreshed now that he's cut us off so mercilessly."
""…""
The ero-demon shrugged her shoulders, leaving Patty and the demon named Yomi at a loss for words.
The ero-demon then said to Exa with a somewhat refreshed look, "Darling, since we're trapped here for eternity, why don't we have some fun as a distraction? That's the only thing we can do here, anyway."
"No," Exa, however, shook his head and declined her invitation, "Let's leave that for another time."
『…Another time?』
"I-I don't mean anything special by that…"
The self-proclaimed legal wives all stared at Exa, and he flinched, unable to bear the stares.
That was the lust ghost Exa for you.
He was definitely planning to enjoy himself with her later. After all, the woman was so slutty, even if she was a demon.
Good grief, I couldn't believe he was such a perv!
What was so good about sexy women anyway!?
....
No, why was I getting angry!?
Whatever Exa did has nothing to do with me!?
Just what's up with you, me!? As I held my head unknowingly, Exa smiled, "You don't have to worry, Patty," and said, "I will definitely get you guys out of here."
"Huh…?"
"Darling…?"
Obviously, Patty and the others gave him looks of confusion. Exa continued, "You guys misunderstood something."
"…Misunderstood?"
"Yeah. You guys were probably thinking that the Phoenix Seal was some sort of 'strengthening-type Magic Art', weren't you? One that could only be used on saintesses and goddesses."
"Huh? Y-you mean it's not!?"
To the surprised Patty, Exa nodded "Yeah, it's not," and explained, "Originally, the Phoenix Seal activated thanks to the 'bonds' between me and the saintesses. It has evolved since, and now allows for convenient abilities such as "Superior Arms"and"Infinite Goddess", and even 'damage substitution' and 'space move'. But at its core, it is still proof of our bonds."
"…Are saying that it is unrelated to race and gender?"
"I-I mean, it at least is related to gender… I think…"
Exa faltered… I wondered why.
Maybe he was considering the possibility of engraving the Phoenix Seal on Patty…
Wait, what are you thinking, me!?
He may look like a girl, but Patty is ultimately a boy!?
"In any case, I feel like now I'll be able to engrave Phoenix Seal on the goddesses even if they have regained their power, but I digress. I have another wife, who is an ordinary woman, who is neither a saintess nor a goddess, and who has Phoenix Seal engraved on her."
"""—!?"""
Upon hearing that, Patty and the other demons' eyes widened in surprise.
I'd completely forgotten about it until now, but that reminded me…
There was that lewd shrine maiden who'd blushed with a spellbound look on her face just at the mention of Exa when we'd first met…
"I-in that case, you…"
"Yeah. I can escape from this place by teleporting to her. But maybe because we're in"World of Oblivion: Judgement", I can only barely sense her. There's one catch, however. I can only bring along those who are fused with me. So, I'm going to activate it. With the seven saintesses and the six goddesses, the ultimate"Superior Arms"—no, the 'ultimate fusion form' that goes beyond that."
"Ultimate… fusion form…"
"That's right. With its power, I will return to the other world, defeat Elysium and take back the powers of the goddesses. Once we've combined those powers, I'll come back and bring you out of this place. So, can you wait here until then?"
"…Can I believe you?"
In response to Patty's timid question, Exa nodded and said, "Yes, you can believe me. I'm the Savior, after all. I'll definitely save you."
"…Mm, got it. I'll believe in you guys and wait for you… So, make sure you come back and save us, Exa…"
"Yeah, I'll sure do."
The sight of Exa smiling widely induced everyone in the room, including me, to smile as well, but…
"…Huh? Hang on a second."
…that was when it dawned on me.
So that Exa could transform into that ultimate fusion form, I must also be engraved with the Phoenix Seal.
Which meant…
"~~!?"
The fateful moment had finally arrived.