We get dressed and move around.
First of all, it's a shocking fact that everyone was completely naked from the harem threesome with Synthenoiser and Tamagushi to the end of the battle with Terracoas and the resurrected King Niosebuku.
"Sao-san, could you please carry Terracoas-chan?"
"Why me...?"
"We can't just leave them here in the open. Or what? You expect us weak women to carry a man around?"
"Weak?"
Well, never mind.
My conscience is bothering me as well, so I carry Terracoas, who has become like an empty shell since the soul of the fallen king was drained from him, on my back.
Our destination was the royal capital of Niosebuku.
That said, it's the only place that's easily accessible from where we fought.
"Oh, my dear castle! I have returned once again!"
King Niosebuku, who is carried around in a lamp, says this nonchalantly.
As we passed through the castle gate and entered the city, the streets were deserted.
"What's going on? There's not a single soldier here!?"
That's why I killed them all.
Not only had they killed the ones who had gathered for the battle against Gangastora, they had also carefully killed everyone else, so there was probably not a single one left in the royal capital.
And Niosebuku is a country where a man who is not a soldier cannot survive.
Naturally, if all the soldiers were killed, the male to female ratio in the royal capital would be 0:10.
"You really killed them all? The world's strongest Niosebuku elites...?! What a pity... No, since you have collected the crests of the four spirits, does that mean it doesn't matter?"
A soul questions itself inside the lamp.
"Anyone who has collected the spirit crests of earth, water, fire, and wind has enough power to dominate most of the world... If that happens, soldiers will become useless garbage. That's right! My one son is enough to conquer the world!! Fuhahahahahaha!"
I love calling people trash.
Even though I'm the biggest piece of trash.
"Hey hey Tamagushi."
"What is it?"
"I've been wondering about this ever since I first came here, but this statue..."
In the royal capital of Niosebuku, there was a square just in front of the castle gate.
In the center of the square stands a bronze statue with a very typical look.
Something like Mr. Saigo or Dr. Clark.
『Oh, is this it?! Isn't it magnificent!!』
At that point, King Niosebuku cut in and answered for them.
Apparently, he has a special attachment to this statue.
That's because the statue appears to represent King Niosebuku himself.
"This is the proof of my great deeds, modelled on my younger self. It was erected to commemorate the attacks and destruction of ten countries after I ascended to the throne! My great deeds, along with this likeness, will be passed down to eternity!!"
"Hmm."
Well.
This bronze statue...
Animal.
Here you go.
Bagodan!
"Beardeeeeeeeeeeee?!"
The Royal Statue of Niosebuku was hit with a stick and was unable to withstand the impact, being shattered into pieces without retaining its original shape.
It's nothing but rubble now.
"My likeness!!! The proof of my achievements!!! Shattered!!! I will never be able to convey my greatness to future generations like this!!!"
Of course.
Did you think your story was worth telling to future generations?
"Actually, I see a lot of bronze statues here and there in this town. Aren't there too many?"
"Almost all of the Niosebuku kings were fond of statues. It seems they wanted to demonstrate their greatness in that way. Especially since these kinds of monuments will remain for a long time after their death."
So you're trying to extend your desire to show off into the future?
"Okay Tamagushi, to the best of your knowledge, please guide me to all the locations in the royal capital where there are bronze statues of the successive Kings of Niosebuku. All of them."
"There was no need to ask for what purpose. You have already indicated what you will be doing."
Right.
And so he begins his tour of the royal capital, destroying every bronze statue he comes across.
This statue is of King XX, and this one is of King ××.
...The name didn't really matter.
It would end up destroying everything.
"What...?! What disrespect...?! The accomplishments of the great King Niosebuku...?!"
That being said, it doesn't really shock me as much as it did when my statue was smashed.
He's a materialistic guy.
"What exactly are you trying to do? These statues are meant to tell future generations about the ferocity of the Niosebuku Kingdom! Each and every one of these statues tells the story of Niosebuku's past military achievements!"
"Tamagushi, this building is..."
I happened to see a large building.
It is an extremely lavishly built and large-scale facility, yet it gives no sense of being an lived-in space, suggesting that it must be some kind of important facility.
"Yes, this is the Royal Library."
"A library? I never thought there'd be something so fancy in a country like this."
"The books are all Niosebuku history books. And they only tell of victories in war. Just like the bronze statues we've destroyed, they exist only to boast about our victories."
"Hmm..."
Using his Pyro Stigma ability, he threw blazing flames into the library.
Fire quickly filled the building's interior, and black smoke billowed from the windows and doorways.
Along with the smoke, red-hot sparks and torn pages of books fly up, engulfed in flames.
And then it dissolved into thin air, turning into black ash.
"What the hell?! The books that record our country's history! Our country's history itself?!"
The ghost in the lamp saw this and screamed.
"What are you thinking?! What you are burning is Niosebuku's past itself! Is it really okay to turn the glorious track record of countless battles and victories to ashes?! Everything should be passed down to future generations without leaving out a single thing!"
"There's not even a shred of value in passing this on to the future."
So I burned it.
The history and achievements of a company like Niosebuku are completely unnecessary for the future.
So erase it.
Not a single grain left behind.
"Because I decided so."
"What right do you have?! What right do you have to do whatever you want with Niosebuku's history?!"
"right?"
There is a right.
An absolute and infallible right that you cannot refute no matter how hard you try.
"It's the right of the strong."
I am stronger than you.
The strong can do anything to the weak.
The strong can trample on the weak and take everything away from them. They can shatter their pride, rape their loved ones in front of them, and shatter their futures.
All is permitted to the strong.
"So I'm going to destroy everything you hold dear. The most important thing to you is the Kingdom of Niosebuku, right? Not just the Kingdom of Niosebuku itself, but the history and glory that it has accumulated, I'm going to destroy it all, too."
"Why... why did you do that...!?"
"Because I'm stronger than you."
But I think that way of thinking is wrong.
The true value of people lies in their ability to cooperate with one another.
It is only by helping each other, caring for each other, and coming together as one that we can overcome problems that no one could overcome alone and advance civilization.
Those who push others down will one day be pushed down by others themselves.
Humanity will never be able to progress if we continue to trip each other up like this.
All humans are weak, so we have to huddle together and move forward slowly, in order to survive in the midst of nature, which is truly strong.
I can say with confidence that Niosebuku's arrogant thinking that the survival of the fittest is a mistake.
So why are we taking the wrong approach?
Because that's your custom.
"Everything you've done up until now is coming back to you. The strong can do whatever they want to the weak. I don't think that for a second, but if that's your belief then I'll follow it."
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Right now, I am the absolute strongest in this situation, and the Niosebuku Kingdom is the weaker party.
So what can we do?
They would kill all the men, destroy the city, completely erase history, and erase all traces that this country ever existed.
What a cruel thing to do.
Just because he won and because he's stronger than his opponent, is it really okay to do something so cruel?
That's fine.
Because that's what they wanted.
"Is this the law of the jungle? Is this your way of doing things? I don't think this is right. But if you say it is right, then I'll just follow it for now."
"What are you talking about?! You are of royal blood!? You are the prince of Niosebuku! And the man who will become king of Niosebuku! Do you think it's okay for King Niosebuku to destroy the Kingdom of Niosebuku?!"
"I think it's fine."
Since I am of Niosebuku blood, it would be best for me to follow Niosebuku's ways.
"The strong can do as they wish with the weak. If I were a descendant of Niosebuku, I would follow Niosebuku's laws and completely eliminate Niosebuku and eradicate them. I am strong, and Niosebuku are weak. I am the winner and you are the losers. Therefore, it is only natural that I should be eliminated."
『Ahhh… Ahhhhh…!?』
I look outwards.
The royal capital of Niosebuku was fully prepared, surrounded by strong walls on all sides. They were thicker and higher than any other city walls I had ever seen, and were built to keep out invading enemies.
I guess it's a natural hobby for a warring nation.
When I raised my hand, there was a rumbling sound.
And little by little, those sturdy-looking walls begin to become lower.
"It's getting lower?!"
"We're sinking. The power of 'Ah Stigma' is causing the ground beneath our feet to sink."
Niosebuku's proud castle walls are being swallowed up by the earth and sinking.
It was so weak that it couldn't even function as a thwart against enemy attacks.
"Stop it!" "Stop it!" "Those walls are the symbol of Niosebuku's strength! A town that isn't surrounded by walls can be taken at any time! Stop it! Stop it!"
"I won't stop though."
I'll say it again and again.
What can the strong do to the weak?
Is that your rule?
Just follow the rules you set for yourself.
『Stop it! Do you have no compassion for others? Don't you have even an ounce of pity for others? Don't you have any thought or feeling for others?!』
"What are you talking about?"
You guys are the ones who don't have even a grain of it.
Don't ask of people what you don't have.
"This is what you have done. You should know the cruelty of yourselves."
"Nooooooo! Why do we have to go through this? Have we done such bad things?!"
Your evil deeds are countless, and for most of them you probably don't even understand why they are wrong.
It's your head.
So I'll just tell you one thing. I'll tell you the only sin you'll ever understand.
"Because you're weak."
The sin of being weak.
"Because you are weak, you are unable to stop the strong, and they do as they please. Being weak is a sin. That's what you have been saying all this time. In front of me, you have become weak. That is why, here and now, you must atone for the sins of the weak."
"Weak... I'm weak...!?"
"Yes, you're weak."
I feel powerless.
Now follow your rules, the rules that have trampled on people like that.
If I am your successor, if I am the new king of Niosebuku.
Following the Niosebuku way, he thoroughly tortures and kills the weakling Niosebuku.
That's what you wanted.
He'll be happy.
Under the hands of the successor you appointed, the Kingdom of Niosebuku has been carried out with the utmost integrity.
King Niosebuku should be happy.
Be happy.
"Uwaaaaaahh!! No! No, no, no, no, no, no, nooooooo!? Nooooooooo!?"