Chapter 44
Chapter 44
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 44
Chapter Title: Mecha God Chronicle - True Ending (5)
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Thus, the regressed Kai charges ahead to reshape the future without a shred of hesitation.
He saves Luke, who had met an unjust death at his own hands in the past.
He effortlessly defeats the supreme Outer God, Nyarlathotep, saving the lives of countless innocent citizens who nearly became sacrifices.
As a result, he thwarts the Commander-in-Chief and the Council of Elders' "Human Ascension Plan," preventing the deaths of Rinoa, Rachel, and the rest of the Illuminati members.
And at the end of it all.
Inside the newly deified Unit 0, Kai shares words with Saya.
"Humanity no longer needs Mecha Gods. So, what I desire is a world where neither Outer Gods nor Mecha Gods ever existed for humanity."
"...I see. That's your true wish, then. In that case, as humanity's goddess, I have no choice but to grant it."
"Saya. In this newly created world... will I be able to meet you again?"
At Kai's earnest words, the girl taking Saya's form offers a poignant smile.
"Sorry, but that's impossible. I've already become one with Unit 0. However—"
"...By your side, there's already someone destined to spend her life with you, right?"
"...."
"Even if I can no longer stay by your side, I'll always be watching over you. Whether it's after one year, ten years, or until the moment you leave this world with a smile on your face—forever."
"So now... goodbye."
"Being born as your little sister made me truly happy."
"...Goodbye, Saya."
With that, the world is rebuilt.
Into a world where Mecha Gods, Outer Gods, the Illuminati—none of it ever existed from the very beginning.
...Though one god did emerge beyond Earth, gazing down upon humanity.
A peaceful world where no one notices that fact.
And—
"Long time no see, Kai."
"...Eirin?"
Three years later, Kai runs into Eirin by chance on the street.
And astonishingly, Eirin retains her memories related to the Mecha Gods.
Normally, with the world's reconstruction, she should have lost all such memories.
In fact, hadn't Rinoa and Rachel forgotten everything Mecha God-related and were now simply living as good friends?
Yet Eirin alone remembered everything about Kai.
"...Ah."
And then it dawned on him.
This was his little sister's final gift to him.
"What, are you unhappy to see me after so long?"
"...No. I'm glad. Truly."
"Good. That's how it should be. It'd be unfair if I were the only one happy."
Eirin pouts as if mildly displeased.
"At first, I thought it was all a dream. But the memories were too vivid. So I realized it wasn't. And... I needed some time to sort my thoughts."
"...What thoughts?"
"You want me to say it out loud? How silly."
Eirin smiles at Kai.
"I'll say it just once, so listen carefully."
"...You know, Kai."
"I like you. Truly."
In that instant, time freezes.
The passing crowds, the street scenery—everything turns pure white.
The only one visible in Kai's vision is Eirin.
And—
"I promise you this: until I die, I'll never hold hands with or even speak to another man but you."
"Everything I have is yours, and I am merely your possession."
"...The time we spent together has already vanished. It no longer exists in this world. But that doesn't matter one bit."
"Truthfully, I don't know what love is. But if loving just one person throughout my entire life, cherishing them in my heart, is what love means—"
"I swear to you: in this world, you alone will be my first and last love."
With those words, Eirin kisses Kai.
And pure white snow begins to fall from the sky.
As if blessing this newly born couple in this very moment.
The screen quietly closes in on the lovers embracing and kissing.
Thus, the true ending of Mecha God Chronicle draws to a close.
"....."
The Duke, who had watched the director's cut of Mecha God Chronicle up to this point without even breathing properly, suddenly realized something was streaming from his eyes.
"...Huh? What's this? Why... tears...?"
The Duke hurriedly wiped the tears from his eyes.
But like a broken faucet, they showed no sign of stopping.
"What heavy rain today. Truly... disagreeable... "
The Duke muttered while staring at the ceiling of his mansion.
Though he was nearing his mid-forties.
His heart still harbored the rich emotions of early adolescence.
"Truly... a satisfying ending. Not a single flaw. However—"
One thing dissatisfied the Duke about the true ending.
It was simply this.
"What about Saya? What happens to Saya? Does she have to settle for eternally drifting beyond Earth, just watching over Kai?"
Indeed.
While the Duke had loved all the heroines in Mecha God Chronicle without discrimination.
He couldn't help being inexplicably drawn to Saya above the others.
Because his own daughter voiced her, Saya felt like an extension of his daughter on more than one occasion.
As such, he desperately wanted Saya to find happiness in the true ending too.
Yet this conclusion left a nagging unease in the heart of the self-proclaimed Saya fan.
But then.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Eirin Ending - 'End of Sorrow' Complete.] [Saya Ending - 'Spring's Beginning' Unlocked.] [Viewing all heroines' endings unlocks the 'Final Ending.'] Witnessing the sudden text on screen, the Duke's eyes bulged wide.
"W-What?!"
Did that mean not only the Eirin ending, but Saya and Chloe-related endings were prepared too?
Just as Eirin ultimately ended up with Kai in happiness.
There was an ending where Saya could share a happy future with Kai as well.
In that case, the "Final Ending" unlocked after all heroines' endings surely—
"Raguna... you bastard..."
Feeling something surging in his chest, the Duke collapsed to his knees.
"A harem ending. You really get it..."
Raguna Tersion.
That guy knew exactly what a man's dream was.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Thus satisfied after devouring every last ending in the director's cut of Mecha God Chronicle, the Duke exited the room with a contented expression.
His face resembled a pig gorged on feed, but if he was happy, that was all that mattered.
As the Duke entered the mansion's drawing room, there sat Serika, beaming cheerfully.
"Father, did you enjoy the endings of Mecha God Chronicle?"
"...Ah, yes."
The Duke spoke with a sense of relief.
"It was the perfect ending—not a waste of the time I binged from episode 1 to 50. If that kid were here, I'd reward him with anything."
"Hmm. Is that so?"
Serika smiled faintly as she replied.
"Then what about me?"
"Hm?"
"Wouldn't you give me to Raguna as a reward?"
"...What?"
For a moment, the Duke couldn't comprehend what he'd heard.
Or rather, his brain refused to parse the meaning of Serika's words.
Unaware of his turmoil, Serika continued smiling.
"Father, do you remember what Eirin said to Kai during her confession in the Eirin ending?"
"...Ah? Oh, yes. Of course."
"Apparently, those were words Raguna wanted to say to me."
"...Hm?"
"Before recording that line, he called me aside privately and said this: 'This dialogue was actually prepared for the Saya ending, not Eirin. I'm sorry I couldn't use it for you.'"
Serika giggled gleefully as she spoke.
"Seriously, isn't that basically a confession? Raguna's so roundabout. I have the confidence to accept even if he said it straight."
"....."
No, no matter how you look at it, wasn't that just because Serika voices Saya?
What kind of happy delusion turns that into a confession?
The Duke was momentarily speechless, but deep down, he felt relieved.
It seemed the worries plaguing him wouldn't come to pass anytime soon.
But he couldn't let his guard down entirely.
After all, as long as dirt didn't enter his eyes, he had zero intention of handing his beloved daughter to another man.
However.
"On that note, Father, let's make a deal."
"...A deal? What kind?"
"If you help me and Raguna get together—"
Serika whispered devilishly into the Duke's ear.
"...I'll ask Raguna to make an anime with the story you want."
"W-What?!"
In that instant, the Duke felt his resolve waver massively.
An anime with the content I desire, made for real?
Those stories he'd only imagined in his head, dismissing them as impossible dreams with a wry smile—brought to life?
For real?
"For example, could you make ones about searching for a wish-granting jewel that grants wishes when all seven are collected, or humans building a massive wall to fend off mysterious monsters that suddenly appear on the continent?"
"Yes."
"Or retrieving shards of a powerful orb scattered across the world, or joining the Demon Slayer Corps to save a little sister turned demon?"
"Of course. Though I'd only pitch those stories to Raguna, and he'd have to like the ones you create, Father."
Serika stated firmly, careful not to overstep into Raguna's domain of anime production.
Even so, it was more than enough gratitude for the Duke.
"W-Well, then there's one I desperately want animated. It's about two prideful geniuses with the ability to kill without touching, engaging in a battle of wits to find each other. Doesn't it sound fun just thinking about it? I've even decided the protagonist's name is 'Lu Nox.' If you pass that on to Raguna—"
"....."
And so, the Duke sold his daughter for the anime he yearned to create.