Joe Walker is currently in his own dream. Like before, he has full control over his consciousness and the dream itself.
The dream world feels so real to him, even though it is just a temporary world that will crumble when he wakes up from his sleep.
In front of Joe Walker, there is someone in a black suit sitting proudly on a chair prepared by Joe himself. The person has no head at all, no face, eyes, mouth, nose, ears, or eyebrows visible. There is only a headless body wearing a black suit.
"Sebastian, I know it's you, and I understand that I once objected to your mask."
"Yes, you did."
"But that doesn't mean you show me this form! Did you think I would be happy to talk to someone without a head?"
"But you said you wanted to see my face without the mask. This is my true face, there is none."
"I apologize for that, can you wear the mask again? It feels a bit strange talking to you like this. You are an angel, right? Why don't you try to appear beautifully? Maybe as a woman?"
"Hmm, do you want me to appear as a woman?"
"Yes, please! Because the angels I imagine are beautiful girls, not strange creatures like you."
"How impolite! Even like this, I am an angel with an important role in maintaining the entire omniverse and outerverse."
"Omniverse? Outerverse?" Joe Walker looks confused.
"Ah, I haven't explained that to you yet, have I?"
"No."
"Well, what can I do, after all, I am your guide. I will explain it to you again."
"Again?"
"...," Sebastian paused for a moment, pondering something.
"Why are you silent?"
"Listen carefully, I will explain it to you."
"Hey! What do you mean by 'again'? You haven't explained anything about it!"
"I apologize, I was reminded of the first 'outer god'."
"The first 'outer god'? Oh, I remember, you said there are 2 other 'outer gods' besides me, right?"
"Yes."
"Who are they?"
There was a brief pause before Sebastian answered, "You will know soon."
"Huh? What do you mean? Are they also on the uterus planet?"
"That's not what I mean. Soon you will undergo some tests with them in the same place."
"Tests? You mean like exams?"
"Yes, special tests for 'outer god.'"
"Ehhh? Sounds troublesome, do I have to do it?"
"If you want to acquire the characteristic of 'time' as an 'outer god,' you have to. Don't you want to change the history of this world by going back in time?"
"Ehhh? So I can't directly go back in time?"
"Of course not! What do you think would happen if the characteristic of an 'outer god' is easily possessed by an ordinary human without preparation?"
"What would happen?"
"The person would feel special and unique. Unconsciously, a god complex would grow within that person, and they would do as they please."
Joe Walker was slightly annoyed to hear that, "if you are concerned about humans, why did you choose me to be one of the 'outer gods'?"
"I didn't one who choose you. I told you I am just a guide."
"Then what about the agreement with you? What kind of agreement is that?"
"That's a secret."
Joe Walker immediately became angry, stood up from his chair, grabbed Sebastian's collar, and shouted, "tell me now! Do you think it's funny to hide everything from me?"
Although Joe Walker's face looked angry, his mind was a bit confused.
This is a bit strange, he really has no head. I'm confused about where to look, looking at his collar looks weird.
Oh well, I should look where his head should be. That looks normal enough, but still, this is so strange!
"Mr. Joe, calm down... I have a reason for this."
Joe Walker took a deep breath to calm himself down and sat back, saying, "alright."
Sebastian looked surprised and said, "I didn't expect you to calm down so quickly."
"Do you think I forgot that we can't harm each other here? It makes me more irritated than before! Instead of acting foolishly as before, you better quickly tell me your reason."
"Oh? So you are self-aware that you are foolish?"
"Are you really asking for a fight?"
Sebastian chuckled slightly and said, "sorry, I was just kidding."
"Your joke isn't funny! It just makes me more upset, you know!"
"Yes, I know you're upset. That's why I did it. Isn't our situation similar to those two little girls?"
"Huh? How is it similar?"
"Don't you see the resemblance between me and Maria? Do you not think you resemble Alice?"
"...," Joe Walker fell silent as he slowly understood what Sebastian meant.
"Why are you silent?"
"Ah, forget it! If you want to keep it a secret from me, then keep it! But you must promise me one thing!"
"A promise to you? What should I promise you?"
"Promise me that what you are hiding will not torment me like in hell!"
After hearing that, Sebastian muttered, "I am keeping it a secret to release you from the hell you are experiencing."
"Eh? Did you say something?" Joe Walker felt like he heard a whisper.
"No, maybe you're just hallucinating from experiencing the meaning of survival in a world like that."
Joe Walker felt a little sad upon hearing that because he was reminded of Alice and Maria, who had to understand the meaning of 'survival' since birth.
He glanced at Sebastian, but this time not with annoyance but with a great sense of curiosity.
"Sebastian, before you explain things like omniverse and outerverse that you mentioned earlier, I want to ask something first."
"Ehhh? Do I also have to explain that?"
"Of course! You're my guide, do your job!"
"Sigh... Alright, what do you want to ask?"
"..."
"Why are you just silent?"
"I'm confused about what to ask first. There are too many things I don't know."
"If you're confused, what about me? Hurry, ask me!"
Joe Walker sat down, bowed, and clasped his hands to calm his anxiety before asking, "Sebastian, do you think in the world right now, in the world where I currently live, do you think there are other living beings besides humans?"
Sebastian quickly answered without hesitation, "Of course, there are."