After the angels stares of admiration had calmed down, a odd sense of lacking purpose was in the air. What were they supposed to do now, the angel thought. With her new role, she would have a new purpose in life aswell. She knew that.. but despite that knowledge, she didn't know what her new purpose would be exactly. So, she asked in a calm and formel tone..
"Young Master, I was wondering, what we'll do now? ..Normally I'd judge over you now, and decide whether you go to heaven, hell or if you'll be reincarnated.. But I believe that I am no longer in the position to judge over you, as I now lack such authority over you."
She, despite her eyes still being full of admiration, had a serious look on her face. What ever her young master would responds would be her new order to follow. So, naturally she was a little nervous. But she also had an unconditinal faith into him. So what ever his responds would be, it would be her plesure to obey.
While he did think for a moment, he seemed to know what to say already..
"I have multiple things I wanna ask you first, before I decide on anything. Firstly, since you are an angel, I take it is safe to assume that god exists aswell?"
While she looked suprised by that question, she answered with no hesitation.
"Yes, that is correct. Why do you ask, Young Master?"
Yamato looked away for a moment, looking slightly annoyed. But that look disappeared just as quickly as it appeared..
"I see.. Well, to my next question.. As an angel, what can you do exactly?"
She got exited when he asked about her abilities. She was happy since it meant he was interested in her as a person. She wanted to make him proud. So, she started proudly to talk about herself.
"I am so glad you asked, Young Master! I, Hikari Yuki, am the angel directly under god, and therefore posses correspondingly strong skills! Skills such as summoning the Sacred Time Sword!"
He looked at her with an nonchalant, indifferent facial expression.
"..ok.. so?"
She was devastated by him not being amazed for a moment.. but then continued again with enthusiasm.
"...Young Master, I apologise. I forgot that you wouldn't know what that would be. Let me explain. The Sacred Time Sword is a sword that can hit its target before it is even swung. It does so by cutting through time and hitting in the past, so you still have to make the swing, but it will be like an invisible force that hits you where the sword would land once it attacks."
Yamato looked intrigued by that but still showed a rather cold facial expression.
"I see the value in that.. Can you use it freely of does it have any restrictions?"
She hesitated slightly.. but then spoke a little ashamed of herself.
"Well.. Young Master, you see.. I can only use it for about two minutes.. because otherwise I can't control the sword any longer.. I'm so very sorry for disappointing you so badly.."
Yamato just looked at her with a neutral facial expression.
"I see.. that's alright. I suppose much longer won't be necessary anyway. But maybe we can try to increase that time frame somehow later."
She looked relieved at that and nodded happily.
"Of course! Thank you so much, Young Master.. anyway, I apologise for the repetition.. I noticed that when you asked about the existence of god earlier, you didn't answer my question when I asked you about why you wanted to know about god.."
"I wanna talk to god."
Her eyes open wide in shock.
"Young Master... meet God?! But... this isn't... well, it isn't impossible... but he doesn't meet every person. Only those who are the most devout believers and pray the most, those whose faith is the greatest..."
"..ok. Tell me about god."
She thinks for a moment.
"God is the omnipotent creator of the universe. He is the supreme ruler, the master of all beings and the final judge of our souls. His wisdom and benevolence are beyond human comprehension. He is the source of all light and goodness, and his ultimate goal is to protect and guide humanity towards salvation. However, to show his trust and love towards his angels, he dosn't observe us in heaven. So he dosn't know we talk right now. He also dosn't see into the future because he thinks it makes him try to control the way of things."
Yamato just looked at her.. seeming a bit bored of that long speech. Then he replied in a calm tone..
"Aha.. "
She blinks at him a few times. Staring at him for atleast a few minutes. Only managing to stutter out one word.
"...w-what?"
"Probably by driving him into suicide."
At first she thought she missheard him.. but that didn't seem to be the case. She was flabbergasted by his bluntness. But then she remembered that he became like that right after she mentioned that god couldn't hear them. So, was he planning something like that from the start but didn't say anything because he thought god would maybe listen to it? She didn't know. But she needed to understand what he was even talking about. So she tried to ask for clarification.
"You're... trying to make God want to kill himself? That's... so ridiculous. God is immortal and invincible, and no one can harm him or take his life."
He answered quickly as it being prepared for that question..
"But he can defeat himself. If he can't harm himself, he's not of infinite strength. Which would make him not almighty, right?"
Again.. she was flabbergasted.. this time by not his bluntness.. but his evil nature.
"You actually have a good point there... but trying to persuade God to kill himself? That is.. isn't he supposed to be all love? How could he ever even think about something like that..?"
In his usually coldness he responded..
"His 'all love' is the reason as to why he'll think of something such as suicide. The plan is the following:
You bringing me back to life on earth so we can start a nuclear war that ends humanity."
She is shocked and stays still for a moment. Then she blinks several times.
"Young Master... you want to destroy the very race the God created? That's.. apologise for my choice of words but.. so insane.. God has created humanity with the reason to spread good and justice all over the world. So why would you want to destroy it all?"
"Wouldn't the absence of humanity raise the chance of him commiting suicide, if humanity is such a symbol of hope to him?"
It takes her a few seconds to analyze it, but then she nods. He is actually not wrong about it, but the plan itself is still crazy.
"Yes... the absence of humanity would certainly raise the chances of him committing suicide, but how are you going to destroy the entire human race? Nuclear warfare would surely kill a lot of people, but that's not enough to wipe out humanity entirely."
"Nuclear warfare itself can destroy the entire planet already, if positioned correctly. Like, nuking the north and south-pole would destroy earths magnetic field. I think. Right? Bet I'm right."
She is stunned and impressed by this knowledge and nods, confirming him being right.
"Yes, that's correct. Nuclear warfare by itself would be enough to destroy the planet. If the right points are targeted, then an extinction level event will happen to humanity. But to drive God into suicide, just destroying the Earth might not be enough."
"That's correct, Yuki. Which is why we're gonna make him believe it was his fault."
Her eyes light up in shock and a slight admiration..
"Wait, Young Master... you're thinking it through really well. How do you plan on making God believe he was the cause of the destruction? This plan might actually work if you pull it off. God is known as a merciful and loving being. If he thinks he somehow brought the end to humanity, he would be devastated beyond anyone's comprehension."
"It's easy, Yuki. Gaslighting."
She covers her mouth in surprise.
"...Young Master, That's brilliant. This is the only way to make God believe he was the one who made a mistake and caused humanity's destruction. But how are you gonna gaslight all the events to make him believe he made a mistake? Because God knows everything. How you're gonna trick him into believing otherwise?"
"He will know. Actually, only because he knows, will it even work. That's also where I need you, Yuki. You're currently responsible for the heaven, hell and reincaranation process, correct?"
She nods with a smile, proud of her position.
"Yes, that is correct. I'm the one who's in charge of deciding where a soul gets reincarnated."
The light shining from her halo brightens as she speaks.
"Yuki, you'll make god think that I am a bad person, but also make him want to forgive me. He is 'all loving', after all. Which will make him give me a second chance in life. Ergo, he'll let me be reborn. To give me a chance to be kind in my second life. So, once I do the whole nuclear warfare stuff and destroy the planet, it'll be his fault, since he personally brought me back to life on earth for a second chance, which only brought destruction and extintion to humanity."
This was a brilliant plan. God might actually believe he did something wrong when he forgave you and let you come back to Earth for a second chance. As a loving and merciful being, he would definitely take responsibility and believe that he did nothing to help humanity and only brought chaos and misery.
"Yes, this plan is flawless. It is perfect to manipulate God into believing that he messed everything up.."
"After that, Yuki.. you'll confront him, destroy his last bit of self love and everything he stands for. Kindness, selfless love, etc. All gone. The gap between infinite love and depression might push him into suicide.. and even if not, he won't be the same anymore."
Yuki looks at him again.. flabbergasted, like he's a dangerous psychopath. She can't deny the plan is flawless, but the thought of manipulating God in a such cruel way.. it made her wonder.. what kind of fifteen year old thinks of ways to drive god into suicide? And why do they work?! Her Young Master.. was special.. to say the least..
"Ah... yes. If we pull all the plans together, this would definitely drive him into the depths of his misery. A soul who can do nothing but hate himself and be depressed. And the sudden shift between the infinite amount of self-love and kindness that he has... yes, that... would break him."
"All that needs to be done is to assure that I succefully destroy the planet. Or make it unhabitable atleast. For that, I need you to make sure I get reincaranated in a political family. USA would be best. After all, I don't even need people to notice the nuclear attaco coming. It can be done in secret. However.. if the people would suffer in despair.. the effects on god would be stronger aswell.. but it shouldn't matter either way. Sudden extinct is just as good for the plan, I guess."
Even though her face is full of admiration for her Young Master.. she felt slightly bad for God.. after all, her whole life as an angel was about God up until now.. but every bit of empathy for God left her when she remembered her new purpose. She had a new god now. So, there was no reason for her to mourn over the old one. The whole plan makes sense and is perfectly planned. She nods.
"Yes, master... you're right. I'll make sure to give you the right circumstances to be born in a powerful US political family. You will be able to make everything happen in secret. The sudden extermination will still be effective enough to make God regret everything he did for humanity, and the sudden loss of all his lovingness and kindness would surely lead to his self-hatred and depression."
"Hm.. Hey, Yuki, I just realized something."
She got exited and suprised when hearing him call her by her first name. But she was also curious about what he had realized. But hearing him say her first name also made her blush. So she responded slightly stuttering.
"Y-yes? What is it you have realized, young Master?"
"Well, that whole plan takes quite alot of time. A lifetime, actually. While I did know that when planning it through.. I don't really feel like doing all that anymore. I'd rather just confront him directly."
She looked flabbergasted at him. Not knowing how to react. After all, he just planned out a seemingly functioning way to bring god into suicide. Just to not do it and throw the plan away. She didn't understood him at all. But that was what she loved most about him. That she couldn't predict his brilliancy. When thinking she understood something.. she actually just followed a mood of his. Maybe this was all just a joke to him. A way to kill time. He didn't behave like a fifteen year old at all, she thought. No, he didn't really behave like a human. But she didn't mind that. All she would do is accept whatever path he chooses. So, she just noded in responds.. unable to properly respond. Which lead Yamato to continue talking.
"I seriously doubt the greatness of the god you once followed. But I'm open for a suprise too.. Either way, we talked enough. Can you bring me to him right now?"
"Well I.. yes, of course.."
She was overwhelmed by his boldness...and gave up any attempts of refusing or trying to understand. She believed that he would explain it all later. Or it would explain itself. But just as he asked, tho to her it sounded more like an order, she closed her eyes, put her hands together and started praying. At first nothing happened.. but then.. once Yamato blinked, the suroundings all changed once he opened his eyes again. It happened in an instant.
He was now standing on clouds that felt solid yet fluffy. Surounded by pillars, and a long staircase.. it seemed they arrived at heaven.
"Hey, Yuki, is this heaven?"
"Yes it is, Young Master. Here, we will meet god. He should be aware of our presence already, since I prayed to him so he would bring us here."
Yamato crouched to the ground and poked the cloud he stood on.
"Interesting.. well, if he knows that we're here.. He might as well show himself already!"
He got up from crouching and spoke the last part in a louder voice. Which got Yuki suprised once again. She never heard him speak in a different way other than calm. But he still looked calm. As if summoning god with such a arrogant phrase would be normal to him..
But his act showed results, as a light appeared infront of them. It was warm and comftable around it. It than changed forms into an man. He had a long white beard and was in a white robe. He looked at Yamato and Yuki with kindness in his eyes. But Yamato just looked back with bored, cold and empty eyes.
"So you're god, I take."
"That didn't sound like a question.. you are pretty confident in your observational skills, young man. But yes, I am. I feel like you have buisness with me."
Yamato remained calm and collected. The presence of god didn't seem to bother him at all.
"That too, didn't sound like a question, old man."
"Haha, indeed it wasn't. I already know why you are here and how your relationship to Yuki is. Also.. I never imagined being adressed as 'old man'. You truly are special."
"Indeed, I am. And since you adressed me as 'young man' it seemed fair to adress you with the same energy."
Yuki remained silent during them throwing words back and forth.. she was trusting Yamato completly. She believed that no matter what happens, he would win. It didn't matter that they stood before god. He would win. She was sertant of that.
"Well, young man.. that seems fair indeed. But lets stop this silly talk and talk about what really matters."
"Ah, you mean me wanting to drive you into suicide?"
He smiled at that
"Yes, exactly. When I see into peoples souls.. I hope to find kindess, empathy.. love. Unfortunately.. when looking at you.. I see nothing. Nothing good atleast. You also seem to lack a reason for that state you are in. I never met someone such as you. I also never intended to create something like that. I know you see me as inferior. You see everyone like that, actually. But your view goes beyond a simple god complex. You don't think you are simply worth more than everyone else. You think you are the only one that is even worth anything."
"...nice speech, old man. Having powers like that must be nice, huh? But you are correct. Impressive.. but expected. The boring thing about perfection is that it means it is always the same. If something is perfect, it is flawless. Something flawless will, as it already says by definition, never have anything to improve apon. But isn't that already a flaw? If being flawless is a flaw, then there is no such thing as flawlessness. And by that logic, you aren't perfect."
Yuki looked amazed by Yamatos approach.. even god seemed to be fascinated..
"...you really are an impressive young man.. But isn't this flaw of flawlessness just a way mortals comprehand it? You out of all people should know that."
"...so? Someone who is immortal is basicly an object. Only death defines what is alive. Lacking the ability to die makes you just like an object. So only the view of mortals matters. You say I speak out of the view of an mortal, and try to imply that this view somehow is flawed or incomplete. But in reality, it is the only view that matters in the first place."
God sighed at that.. not really knowing how to respond but he tried anyway.
"Your logic truly is remarkable.. to think that you are so heartless, truly is a waste of a life.. just imagine all the good you could do."
"Just imagine all the good you could do by erasing cancer. Why don't you?"
"If I take all the struggles of life from humanity, what does the life even matter? If you can't overcome any problem, how could you truly grow?"
"The answer of someone who never faced death before."
"Hm... I guess that's fair. But who are you to critcize me? Without me, there wouldn't be a life to complain about in the first place. And of you can't value what you have and only see what you don't, that's the sin of greed, young man."
Yuki stood in awe infront of them. The wisdom portrait here truly was a on another level. She couldn't help but love Yamato even more. Seeing him fight god in an argument of logic.. where she couldn't see a winner yet, made her heart rate increase. Even tho she couldn't predict the winner.. she only saw Yamato as the winner. She just failed to imagine him losing.
"Also.. young man, how can you argue about me being unable to be perfect, while viewing yourself as the only thing that has any value at all? Isn't that a bit of a double standart?"
"You're so stubborn, old man.."
"I could say the same to you, young man. Bt this dosn't lead to anything. We move in circles. However, I can't ignore that you turned an angel against me.. I wonder what to do in this situation, really..."
"Maybe just give up, old man?"
"Haha.. expected you to say that. You truly are an anomaly.. all I see is boredom in your eyes. Earth wasn't that appealing to you huh?"
Yamato looked away in thoughts. Staring into the endless sky, heaven seems to be in the middle of.
"I guess so.. I thought about conquering it once. But a place like that.. isn't even worth it. What would I gain, by ruling over inferiorities? What would it prove? It's like beating a child and seeking praise for it. I thought meeting you would bring my boredom an end. Yet.. you don't make me feel anything. You are a disappointment."
"Calling god a disappointment huh.. you're such a rude young man. But maybe I can help you.. I-"
Before he could end his sentance, Yamato interrupted him. His eyes turning back onto god, staring right into his eyes.
"You want to bring me into another world that you think wouldn't bore me like my original world has. Right?"
"...now that is impressive. May I ask how you knew of that? You didn't read my mind did you, young man."
Yamato remained calm and staring at god.
"Just guessed."
"..that was quite specific for a guess, wasn't it?"
"I guess. Anyway.. I accept your proposal. Under one condition."
"Ah.. I see now. You completly saw through me. You knew I want to get rid of you. Because you are a threat to me. So you deducted my whole thinking process.. and knew that the most effitient way of getting rid of someone who you can't kill, is to make them leave willingly. Which is why you knew I'd try to get you into another world.. you are a scary person.. Yamato. But since it is benefitial to the both of us.. what is that condition?"
Yamato looked over to Yuki, who remained silent throughout this whole conversation, and pointed at her.
"I want her to come with me."
Both Yuki and God where taken aback by that condition. Yuki got flustered and blushed.. while god looked suprised.
"...what? You.. truly never fail to suprise me."
"I have another condition. I want the world to be free from your influence. There can be religion but from the moment I and Yuki arrive, you lose all influence on that world."
"You seem to plan something.. but I don't see why that should bother me. Fine then. I accept. But.. taking away all my influence will need a bit of time, even for me. I have to automate a few things of the world for it to survive without my influence. It'll take about two years."
"I'm fine with that."
"That was quick.. alright then. You'll have to wait those two years at earth then. I'll send you and Yuki back for that period of time and bring you to your new world after two years."
And so, Yamato returned to earth with Yuki and they spend that time relatively normal. Yuki had to be disguised as a human but that wasn't a problem. All she had to do was hide her halo and wings after all. And after two years they suddenly felt pulled through a light which appeared infront of them.