3rd Pov
In the Jura Tempest federation, the ruler of the monster Rimuru Tempest looked up at the grayish sky.
Crack seemed to form with each passing moment, it was truly an apocalyptic sight.
Rimuru : (Raphael...what is happening?)
Raphael : (Notice : From all the records registered, this is what people have been calling the Great Tenma war, a 500 long cycle that began with the invasion of millions of angels.)
The slime's eyes narrowed as at the same time, the report of some goblin riders came in...the Eastern empire has sent an army.
Several airships of modest size and one larger, on top of that the Scorch dragon Velgrynd could be seen in her dragon form.
This was the imperial convoy, the heroic emperor was directly on the battlefield...
Because of that, Rimuru had to cut short the festival and held an emergency meeting.
Contrary to the joyful atmosphere they previously had, the meeting room was ice cold as silent tension threatened to explode.
Rimuru : Now that everyone is here, let's get straight to the point.
Taking his seat after observing the sky, Rimuru wasn't like his usual carefree self, the Falmuth war was still recent in his memory.
Now the Eastern empire was being a threat even greater than Falmuth...he didn't want to lose anyone like before.
Benimaru : The empire has sent quite the force toward our border...the confrontation is inevitable.
Rimuru : How much time before they reach us ?
Souei : At best in a few hours...it seems they have been preparing for this war for quite some time now.
The room grew quiet, such a thing was happening while they enjoyed a festival...even if it was sudden and unannounced, they still felt regretful.
Vesta : If I may, I have received some communication from another nation.
Now all the attention was on the scientific, he had a crystal ball of communication with him that displayed multiple reports from the west.
Vesta : Ruberios has engaged in a war on the northern ocean, they are at quite the disadvantage because of another incident, the hero Dawn Arceid is currently in the Holy void of Damargania fighting the Demon lord Dagruel.
The end of his sentence was followed by a heavy shake of the ground, a seemingly earthquake along the rising spike of two dreadful aura coming from the furthest west.
Rimuru : (Raphael ?!)
Raphael : (Notice : This is most likely the ongoing fight between Dawn and demon lord Dagruel.)
Rimuru : (Ruberios engaged in a full out war on two sides, the great Tenma war suddenly happening, the Eastern empire coming for us as well...what in the world is happening!)
The situation was getting more and more confusing as the second passed, it was hard to make a correct decision when everything broke at the same time.
Vesta : From this instant, we know for a fact that Dwargon and the Sorcery dynasty of Sarion are sending troops to support Ruberios.
Rimuru : I see...where is Milim by the way ? She suddenly left earlier.
This was something odd too, in the middle of the festivity...the so childish Milim grew serious and flew off without a word.
Her face showed a rare serious expression.
Ramiris : I can answer that.
Raising her hand to gain all the attention, Ramiris explained how a sudden destructive presence appeared in Milim's domain.
It seems Milim got worried for her people and flew back with Frey and Carrion following shortly after.
Rimuru : Well Milim should be fine..
Ramiris : Yes, no need of worrying for her besides-no, we should get ready to welcome the imperial force (This energy coming from Milim's domain, it was really terrifying...but I can't let Rimuru worry over that in such dire situations.)
Ramiris knew how bad the situation would turn if Rimuru, the leader of this place started setting his mind on several matters at the same time.
The eastern empire cannot be underestimated, Milim is among the strongest beings in the entire cardinal world...she can handle her problem on her own for now.
Rimuru : Yes...everyone, get ready for the war and you Veldora...
Veldora : Yes ?
Rimuru : You seem awfully quiet, do you have something to say ?
Veldora : Ah...well it's about my older sister...
Rimuru : Mmh ? Did something happen to Velzard-san ?
Veldora let out a dry cough, sure his relationship with Velzard improved a tiny bit...but the same couldn't be said for his other sister.
His finger curled nervously...
Veldora : No...my second sister, Velgrynd the scorch dragon is with the empire...
Rimuru : Oh yes...are you scared of her ?
Veldora : What ?! Me, scared ? Never ! I mean...just a little bit...
His body shook heavily under the eyes of all...the spirit queen could only sigh in exasperation and answer in his stride.
Ramiris : Because of Veldora's childish nature, he was often educated/tortured by his two sisters, now he is traumatized.
Rimuru : Is it that bad ?
Shizue : (When you see how merciless Dawn-san is...i can understand that he was taught by Velzard-san...)
Ramiris nodded, this sure was breaking down the mystical veil around the legendary true dragon kind.
Rimuru : Maybe you should stay here to protect the city, Veldora...
Veldora : No !
Not expecting his refusal, Rimuru jolted and looked up at him weirdly.
Rimuru : Huh ? Why ?
Veldora : I'm not dumb, Rimuru...i know how bad the situation is so let me fight, if i can be of use...i-i even fight with my big sister !
His sudden maturity surprised everyone, particularly Ramiris who always saw him as a small child with teenage syndrome.
Rimuru : I-i see...then let's include you too (I can't be picky in this situation...)
A map materialized on the table, it showed the entirety of the cardinal world and picture frame with the face of their allies and enemies plastered on their respective location.
Rimuru : Has Ruberios requested help ?
Vesta : No, Rimuru-sama.
Shizue : I wasn't even called back so I doubt Tempest needs to send help for now.
Rimuru : Then they should manage...let's focus on our side for now, send the immediate order for all the inhabitants of Tempest to evacuate into the Labyrinth !
Giving out his first directive, as Rimuru like as it is...he prioritizes his citizen's safety, a ruler without his people is crownless.
Rigurd : Yes ! I'll go carry this order right away !
Being the Goblin king, he had the easiest way to inform all the citizens and quickly get them to move.
Rigurd got up and left the meeting room first.
Rimuru : Now, I want the entire army mobilized...Geld's yellow number shall be split into two groups, the first will protect our capital and the other will join the offense.
Geld : Hai !
Rimuru : The Kurenai squad, Gabiru's aerial battle team and the remaining of our army shall directly meet the imperial troops near the border. Let's take the battle as far as possible from this city.
All : Yes !
No one dared to even question Rimuru's words, as for all believed in their leader.
Ramiris : I shall stay in the labyrinth and keep everyone safe.
Rimuru : Please do so, Ramiris...and you Veldora, you'll come with me along with the rest of the army.
Veldora : If you say so...
Benimaru : Wait Rimuru-sama ! Are you planning on going to the battlefield yourself ?
Rimuru turned toward him and nodded...
Benimaru : I can't allow that, as the general it's my duty to lead the army while yours is to lead us.
Rimuru : Benimaru...the citizens will be safe in the labyrinth, we need to get done with the empire first before the sky fully breaks and the angel invasion begins.
Benimaru : That's...
Rimuru : You know, I realized how flawed my way of thinking was...while interacting with the like of Luminous, Velzard or Dawn, they got me to think a lot...
Shizue : (You sure grew up to be a fine leader...slime-san.)
What he had gotten from all those encounters was that...the ruler, the king of a nation isn't just the final rempart.
He is the main sword and shield for his people...the citizens trust him to protect and slay them, Rimuru isn't weak.
He is strong, very strong...yet because of his status, he had to hide in Tempest waiting for his army to fight a war against a much stronger being.
The heroic emperor, Rudra Nam Ul Nasca is on the battlefield...how could he stay still in such a situation.
Rimuru : I won't let anyone die under my watch, clean hands won't achieve anything, I would rather abandon than let my people die in such a way.
His speech managed to move the heart of the monsters present, Benimaru could only nod and sit down understanding his lord's motivation.
Even the primordial demons were impressed by Rimuru's display of leadership...this was his conclusion, how he wanted to develop Tempest...
Testarossa : This was a beautiful milord, but I also have a small report to give.
Rimuru : Yes, Tetsa ?
Testarossa : There are two people who wanted to meet Milord, I haven't found the right time to introduce them, so allow me to apologize for that.
By the end of her words, the door opened and two humans entered...a woman and a man, they were pretty familiar to Rimuru and the other people here.
Flora : I would like to formally introduce myself to the ruler of the monster, my name is Flora Eta Florence, and my companion is Lucas Schwartz, we both are members of the Genesis knight of Ruberios.
Bowing gracefully, Flora introduced herself while Lucas tried to follow while struggling.
Rimuru : You are..Dawn-kun's right arm, what are you still doing here when Ruberios is in such a crisis ?
Flora : This is a direct order from my master, I was tasked to hunt down all the looming threats in Tempest.
Rimuru : Looming threat ?
Flora nodded, her head still down as she could feel the deadly gaze of all of Rimuru's subordinates, they were studying her every move...surely smelling the strong scent of blood all around her.
Flora : Yes, if you may come, sir Masayuki ?
Rimuru : (Masayuki ? I wanted to have dinner with him but the festival was cut short...)
As Flora asked, the lighting hero Masayuki entered the room with a conflicted look...there was betrayal, fear and sadness mixed.
He walked in quietly and stood in front of all with guilt and the first words he pronounced were apologies.
Masayuki : I'm really sorry !
His words were accompanied by a 90 degree bow, he was sincere with his words.
Rimuru : What did you do ?
Flora : Allow me to explain, two of sir Masayuki's teammates namely Jiwu and Bernie were spies for the Eastern empire.
Placing her hand over her chest, she gave a glare at the lighting hero...as for Rimuru, he was once again reminded how the Eastern empire has been preparing for decades now.
Even before Tempest's birth...
Rimuru : I-i see...
Behind him and on the chair, some of Rimuru's people were leaking murderous intent directed toward Masayuki.
However, he realized how bad the situation was and the fact that he brought in some spies...he wasn't planning to run away from his responsibility.
Masayuki : Flora-san has already dealt with them, I know I did something unforgivable and I won't run away from any punishment.
He kept his head low, he seemed even a bit traumatized...the reason unknown to everyone beside Testarossa who this time was the one who assisted Flora.
Since those two spies, Jiwu and Bernie, were elite soldiers from the empire...they couldn't take them lightly, Flora also wanted to get everything from them.
So right in front of Masayuki and his other team mate Jinrai, Eta had mentally destroyed both spies and directly brought Masayuki here in this meeting.
This is why he was still shaken from what he saw and hurt by his friend's betrayal.
Rimuru : Ahh...seriously, so what are you planning to do now, Flora-san ?
Flora : I'm to help Tempest in the incoming war, it isn't notified yet but the empire has sent another hidden force waiting for Tempest's defense to weaken.
Benimaru : What ?!
Flora's eyes landed on the map, as she carefully approached the table and placed her finger on a spot near the south-east of the Jura forest...near Milim's new expanded territory.
Flora : I don't know all the details but was directly ordered even before the war started, right now a special corpse with several otherworlders and enlightened humans are hidden around there to take over the Tempest, more specifically the Labyrinth.
Diablo : Wait a moment, you said you were aware of the incoming war and didn't notify us beforehand ?
His crimson iris directly pierced the black haired woman's soul...she coldly looked back hoping that no one would catch on that.
Flora : I repeat myself but I don't know the full details, but can you really try to blame me over something that most should know ?
Diablo : You...
He turned quiet as it was obvious that a war was coming...it was just Tempest who were too engrossed in their founding Festival.
By no means, it was unpredictable, just the timing was too sudden.
Testarossa : There is no need to be hostile toward Miss Flora, she is here to help after all.
Shuna : I agree (The situation won't advance at this right...i know i won't be delayed on the front line but still...)
Shizue : I'm kind of an outsider too but I can vouch for Flora, as a friend and a representative for Ruberios.
Rimuru : I agree, I can trust Ruberios that much but are you sure, miss Flora ? Shouldn't you help your own country first ?
Flora shook her head, her gaze fell off toward the large window behind Rimuru...the sky was darker than before.
Lighting seems to be roaring through the cloud, a purple shade of veil mixing along the originally dark blue sky.
Flora : Ruberios's force are more powerful than what people think of...Tempest is our last barrier from a direct confrontation with the empire, if you fall we fall too.
Rimuru : We are the last wall, huh...I guess this is what everyone in the west was expecting from us.
Flora : Lord Rimuru, my master Dawn Arceid trust you...he believes you will come out the winner from this war, so please accept our help.
The slime opened his mouth only to close it right after, he looked down lost in thought, just the time he needed to talk with Raphael.
Before reaching a conclusion...his fist tightened as he looked around the room, earning nods from his previous comrade and friends.
Rimuru : Fine, we shall put everything on the line to push the empire back, Flora-san can i let you protect Tempest in my steed ?
Flora : Yes, I swear under my name and my master's that no one shall set foot in Tempest before you return.
Rimuru : Good, now everyone ! Get ready, we have a war to win !
All : Hai !
Toward the north coast of Ruberios, a chaotic battle drenched with blood and magicule.
The ocean was starting to gain a tint of red from all the death...floating ships armed with cannon on the water and flying battle places dominating the sky.
The empire was formidable and Ruberios were barely keeping it together...furthermore, none of the Genesis knights or their strongest cadre were present.
It was a desperate situation...and Yuu had to face that as she arrived on the scene as fast as she could.
When she arrived, thousands were already gone to the afterlife...a heavy rain poured down as several magical circles formed in the sky before destroying some of Ruberios' ships.
Yuu : This is hell...
Eleonor : We need to raise up the morale first, i'll go set Horizon somewhere and go for the south side.
Yuu : Yes, don't hold back...we have to reduce the imperial force a maximum before they reach closer !
Nodding to each other, both rushed off on their own path...Yuu was feeling sick at the displaying massacre.
She wondered where the Ice dragon Velzard, Luminous Valentine were...they should be here in such a situation but none were present.
Yuu's eyes narrowed as she got to her destination, hundreds of injured knights trying to recover as another barrage of magic were getting ready to be fried.
Yuu : Tch, i have to get rid of the coming ships first.
While the battleships coming from the maritime way were slow, the airships were advancing rapidly and dozens of mages were present in them.
Yuu : Activation ! [Darkest shade] !
Tentacles made of shadow started coming from the ocean, they rose up to the sky and grabbed the airship's wings before tearing them apart.
Amidst the confusion of what just happened, Yuu kept going as several more ships fell before her unique skill.
Her eyes shook as the pressure sent on her body was unprecedented...with limited magicule and power, she could only do that much before starting to feel her mind and body collapse/
Yuu : Ugh-
Knight : Miss ! Was it you who just summoned those pillars of darkness ?
Yuu : Yeah...my name is Yuu, a genesis knight, I'm here to take command over the north side.
Knight : Ah yes ! Right away, please follow me !
The knight was just a young lad who watched some of his seniors die. He jumped on the first hope he could see, hoping that he could help in this war.
Yuu : Give me a quick report on our casualties, also no need for an emergency meeting, tell all the captains to stay strong on their post and retreat for a defensive formation, I shall enact the offense by myself !
Knight : Yes mam !
The young knight didn't expect such authority coming from such a girl, this might really be the hope this battle needs right now.
And so the young knight ran off and soon enough, Ruberios started to counter the enemy's offensive, all troops formed a barrage to block the path and stop any incoming danger.
While Yuu tried her best sinking several more ships...it was starting to get really straining on her body as she fell on a knee holding her head in pain.
The grunt she let out was filled with suffering and blood, yet she couldn't see the end of the enemies waves.
Yuu : (I'm messed up...are they purposely coming in timed waves to tire me off ? 3-no maybe 4 more minutes before I run out...)
She clenched her fist and gritted her teeth, her finger curled strongly over her face...her eyes were burning and her vision was filled with a deep blur.
But her dismay was yet to start as yet another ship started to fly toward her...she tried to cast another pillar of shadow but a bright light directly dispelled her skill.
Yuu : Wha-
Then another bright light shone from above, it was a holy light spell that Yuu knew very well...
Yuu : Disintegration ?!
Her eyes widened as she tried to dodge it but her body failed to obey, she was stuck as her legs shook menacing to break.
Yuu : Fu-
On the flying ship, an old man was looking down on her...he was the imperial mage Gadra and former priest of Ruberios, a companion of Adalman.
He who was betrayed by the seven day Clergy was here to take revenge for his friend Adalman.
Gadra : You youngsters are way too powerful nowaday, anyway this is the end, [Disintegration].
His cold and merciless words activated a large structure above the battlefield, if compared to Hinata...this Disintegration was on a whole other level.
It was covering a major part of the battlefield, ready to destroy everything on its path...Yuu looked hopeless.
Her life flashed in front of her eyes...her short yet so long life, the moment she opened her eyes in another world.
When she was abandoned by her parents and then adopted by a kind man...the goal she had set herself after going through her mother's legacy.
Her determination, how she came back to the cardinal world...how she joined the man she wanted to call her father...all this sparkled in front of her in a series of flash.
Yuu : No...this won't end here !
Contracting every single muscle composing her body, Yuu cried in rage...her magicule went wild as whiteness started to spread around her hair.
It wasn't completely off but her appearance changed drastically...but what truly startled the crowd was the blue light forming around her chest area.
It seemed to come out of her heart as Yuu herself didn't know what it was...this was a ray of hope, and what Yuu had forgotten.
Yuu : Begone !
She instinctively stretched her hand toward the magical structure forming Disintegration...Gadra watched in fascination as everything seemed to change.
It was purely divine, his magic...his power seemed to be vanishing on sight...
A burst of power brushed off Gadra and blasted off into nothingless the ship he was standing on...the old imperial mage had more than half of his body burned off to crips.
He couldn't understand the phenomenon that just happened...it was just, like a natural order that protected Yuu...
Yuu : I-i did it...
Her body finally collapsed, she fell down on her arm while panting...her heart was burning and her body was set in several symptoms.
Fever and nausea were running her mind wild, still she succeeded in saving everyone.
The attack she just performed managed to earn some time before the next wave...at this point 1/4 of the empire force should be gone.
Yuu : That power just now...was that-
She tried to stay put...she couldn't fall yet but her exhaustion caught on as she blacked out.
Falling down face first, the knights who just witnessed her power didn't dare move...they were too stunned to act.
However, despite her action meant to save them...some were looking at the collapsed girl with fear and anxiety.
Knight : I-isn't she suspicious ? How can someone like that be in Ruberios !
Knight 2 : Yeah ! Where was she earlier ! My friends all died !
Knight 3 : And her hair ! Miss Yuu has black hair ! Not white ! She must be an imposter !
Comment and doubt spreaded around the northern part of the battlefield, some were even considering killing off a potential threat.
But before they could take action, the one she was supposed to kill came back...Gadra rose up in the sky, his body burnt to the bone.
He was regenerating a part of his body as if he was an undead...his eyes menacingly stared down toward Ruberios's knights.
Gadra : That power...it got me good ! But it won't work a second time !
He searched for Yuu and found her unconscious, this hit a nerve as he started laughing madly.
Gadra : Too bad you won't even witness your own death !
His hand shone brightly as a fire and holy spell were conjured, they started fuzing leading to the creation of a mystical fire ready to turn its target into ashes.
It quickly closed the distance between himself and Yuu intending to assert a fatal blow...but as the flames hit the ground.
Yuu was nowhere to be seen, no instead she was several meters in the air...being carried by someone,
Gadra : Who ?
The man turned around, with an ice glare...his features were sharper than before, he stood tall while landing further away.
Horizon : An old man trying to hunt a young lady, how disgusting.
Gadra : You are that lad that managed to fight against demon lord Dagruel...
Horizon : Well i'm actually older than you, how shameful someone like you never managed to achieve a saint body..
Still carrying Yuu in his arm, Horizon thought about fighting but decided against it after seeing the state of the battlefield.
He couldn't give his all, his body was also recovering...
Horizon : No, who am I trying to fool...running away isn't an option.
Settling the girl down, he unsheathed his sword [Weiss] and got ready to fight...the imperial mage Gadra who had now fully recovered.
Yuu Pov
Everything was dark...so dark and cold, I felt lonely and scared...
Where was I ? Who was I ? I couldn't remember anything while the ground below me crumbled...thousands of hands started spreading toward me.
Trying to catch and take me into that hole of despair...i could feel myself shattering over and over...
Yuu : I-i'm...
???: You are nothing...
A silent voice came flirting behind my ear. I felt a chill down my spine as I tried to turn around but nothing...my body felt so foreign at that moment.
I-i at the end i was just a little girl who cried...who was alone facing the unknown...
???: You are useless, die...you aren't needed in this world, you are nothing...
The same voice came to haunt me again, he swirled around me...a body made of bug and purple/pinkish halo...
He wasn't something alive or dead...he was just a thing...
Author : You are an anomaly, you have to die for the sake of the world...
Yuu : I-i...
My hair slowly turned white...my emotion became even more unstable...i- i was Yuu ? No Mirai...I was also just someone...
Mirai : I'm-
The hands below started reaching out for my body...it quickly spread from my legs to my wrist before attacking my arm...
It was totally absorbing me and I had no will to resist...my eyes looked down as a constant flux of voice started overflowing my ears.
I was nothing...i was useless...i need to die for the world...
It kept repeating over and over...there was no light, no hope...only darkness here, a darkness I cannot beat...
I-i'm scared...s-should i just die ? N-no, i still want to live b-but maybe...
Mirai : I-i...i'm n-
???: You are Mirai Averion.
My eyes widened as I looked up...my vision was illuminated as a bright light started chasing the darkness away.
I was completely washed while the Author was still hanging desperately at my neck...
Mirai : Y-you...
But what shocked me the most was the appearance the light took...a woman with slender features, someone i knew so well yet so little.
Mirai : M-mother ?
Memories started flooding in as I saw the woman I wanted to meet so badly, I wanted to hug her, talk to her but my body just wouldn't budge.
???: Not exactly but we are definitely closer than what you think.
Mirai : Huh ? What do you mean ?!
???: Don't worry Mirai, everything will be fine...because----
Her last few words were blurred, as if censored...i couldn't begin to understand what was happening when the light started fading away...
???: Our time is up, we'll meet again Mirai.
Mirai : Wait ! At least tell me your name !
???: Name, huh...remember, you are the one who named me after all.
The figure smiled before totally fading...i stood there before the control of my body came back, i turned my head to look around...
Wondering if this was the afterlife...but it felt way too unreal, the words of that figure resonated within my ears again...
Mirai : I am Mirai Averion...yes, i am me...
I remember everything...the war is ongoing, I fought until exhaustion, now I need to wake up...
I need to fight, there is still someone I want to talk to after the war...this can't be the end, I finally made my resolve.
I know what I truly want...all this time, I thought my purpose was to eliminate the Author for my father's sake...but, no, I'm much more selfish...
Mirai : Huh ? What are those memories...
Suddenly, I felt another spang of flashes spread across my mind...foreign and unknown memories made way to my brain.
Those were memories of a world where nothing of what I know happened...I ate, laughed and played with my parents. I was the princess of a dukedom...i-i was happy and smiling...
Mirai : W-what is this ?
A lone tear ran down my cheek...perhaps this was my desire, yes I'm just a selfish girl who wants to finally spend time with her only family.
I wanted to run away from all this and live in peace...but knew that I couldn't, the only solution left was to fight and win.
Mirai : Huh...
And finally, as the last strand of those foreign memories flashed, I saw myself curled into a ball, crying for help.
Before cutting down...i was left silent at the unexpected sight, it was too real to be a simple hallucination...what was i really ? Who was Mirai Averion ?
3rd Pov
Those were her memories of the original reality...the world where Dawn/Origin never altered, a beautiful yet sad fate...
A reality that only two people could remember..;those were Mirai herself and...Dawn Arceid still fighting against Dagruel.
He flew up in the sky, crashed into the land and splitted the ocean as both hero and titan destroyed everything on their path.
Dawn : (You are here, huh...)
His mind dozed off as his body started moving on its own...his consciousness found itself in another space, his mindscape in a place devoid of any color.
In front of him was the perfect replica of the sole woman he had ever truly loved...Catherine Wisdon.
But inside was another being, someone much greater...
???: Your words from back then...are you still pledging the same mentality ?
Dawn : Yes...
???: Good.
The voice faded away immediately after, Dawn stared at the empty space while remembering the same words he pronounced before raising his blade against fate.
Dawn : I'm ready to sacrifice the world for my daughter but I'm also ready to sacrifice myself for the world.
The world needed Mirai dead but Dawn couldn't accept such fate, if there was a future he wanted to create...an ending he wanted to see was the one where his daughter would be the happiest.
Dawn : I sacrificed our past to pave her future...
All the memories of Mirai living a happy and normal life before losing all...he deleted all that to make a reality where she could live.
But all this was possible only because of that figure that just left...
Dawn : I thank you for making this all possible...Manas : Fate.
The truth behind the original reality...Origin never reincarnated, he died after taking over the Averion duchy, he married Catherine Wisdon.
They had a beautiful daughter known as Mirai...but later everything was destroyed, Mirai was left all alone adventuring.
Eventually she would shake the entire world...because her sole presence would alter the very foundation of Tensura's story.
The author wanted to avoid that...in reality, he didn't want to influence the story so it could reach the ending he wanted.
No, for him Tensura's canon ending was the best...and he wanted that but Mirai's existence would ultimately ruin it...
That's why the Author got rid of her...and before Mirai could even reach down to the start of Tensura, when Rimuru reincarnated...she « died » by the hand of the Author.
Mirai Averion wasn't just anyone...she was the true hero holding the Ultimate skill : Lord of Fate : Dalia...who was later named Manas : Fate by the same girl.
But even with that power, Mirai felt crushed by her own darkness...she crumbled and cried, at the very core she was still a young girl who needed her parents.
When the Author influenced the scenario to get rid of her...she fell into the deepest pit of despair, losing all the people she held dear.
At the end, she curled into a ball hoping for all to end...she didn't want to die, just that someone would end her suffering, someone who would save her.
And that influenced Manas : Fate to act...the power of a Manas is bottomless, coupled with the deep love that her father held toward her.
Fate entangled everything to make her master's wish come true...Mirai Averion was the master of fate, Manas : Fate was the one who shall make her wish come true and Dawn Arceid is the True hero chosen by Fate.
Dawn : I am the villain...I stated that I would stop the Author from getting the ending he wanted but that same ending was the right thing, it's just me who selfishly wanted my daughter to live...
Coming back to reality, Daw's eyes grew cold as he observed the rash and avid movement of demon lord Dagruel.
Dawn : (That's right...at the end, i'm the one who is ready to crave the entire world for her sake.)
His arm glowing wild as he finally stopped the fist fight and reached for Shin Exalia.
Dawn : (Are you ready, Partner ?)
Shin Exalia : (Yes, everything is ready.)
Dawn : Good...then let's start the last dance.
Unseen throughout the line of fate, the ultimate power that Dawn himself used more than he could...the power to change the very past to affect the future.
The ultimate art in his arsenal...a power that he recovered once coming back from the past, the skill that shall compensate for his World system skill...
Dawn : [Fate Paradox].
The tragic defeat that Ruberios was forced to take...was rewritten, Yuu who had arrived to the northern coast was killed by Gadra's first disintegration.
But at that moment, Dawn's [Fate Paradox] changed that fate leading her to live...Horizon suddenly waking up was also the string of fate being pulled together.
This single moment would influence the past, the present and the future...as all unveiled, Dawn was well aware of everything that was happening around the world beside the chaotic destruction that was unfolding in Milim's domain.
The despair that was covering the north coast would soon be washed as Velzard finally departed from Ruberios.
With Shu and Kyuri on her back...her dragon form terrified the heavens as soon enough, that simple Fate Paradox was going to shamble the entire war.