Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia Volume 8 - Ch 2

A sea of cloud that continued without end.

The summits of the mountains that were like alps covered in snow showed their faces from that sea of cloud.

They looked like a chain of islands floating on the ocean. At the summit of a mountain that was conspicuously high among them, there was a castle.

A sky sanctuary shining white. It had a close resemblance to the sanctuary of Greece, the Parthenon, but this sanctuary was far bigger and far resplendent than that. From the slope of the mountain until far above the summit, a sanctuary of a total of twelve floors was built, its height reached even higher than a kilometer.

At the highest place of that sanctuary, was the Deus ex machina Thanatos.

Thanatos had the figure of a beautiful girl with long golden hair and blue eyes. On her forehead was a hair ornament attached with gems. White wing ornaments were at the sides of her face. The clothes she wore was a white one piece, resembling the clothes the gods of Greece were wearing in paintings or carvings. There were wings like a sculpture on her back. And then leg parts that were like pillars. She closely resembled a goddess enshrined in the sanctuary of the gods.

However the space that goddess lived in was exceedingly simple.

There was white as far as the eye could see. There was nothing other than that.

Whether the ceiling or the floor or the walls, everything didnt have any ornament, it was just a white space. One could see the outside from the windows at the four directions, but even staring from there, there was only the continuing blue sky above the sea of clouds.

This white world with continuing sea of clouds was the world Thanatos created. White, silent, the miniature garden of Thanatos where everything was perfectly created beautifully. However, even this beautiful world didnt give its creators heart any consolation. Thanatos was directing her eyes that were filled with sorrow as usual to her guests.

Only that space where the guest was at had vivid color spreading, there was a foreign feeling there like paint dropping on a white canvas by mistake.

Osiris of yellow and Odin of blue.

Osiris with her light brown skin smiled gracefully.

Thanatos is making sad eyes just like usual. How are you? Come visit my created world sometime. Its a really calming and pleasant place you know. Surely your heart will be comforted there.

Osiriss figure was the very image of Cleopatra that was told in history. She was a beautiful woman with charm that would make any man go mad. Her light brown skin, and the black hair that was cut evenly in bob hairstyle. And then the simple clothes her body was clad in, with the decoration of gold and jewels, gave the close resemblance with the royalty of ancient Egypt.

That body wasnt that of the Deus ex Machina, but an appearance that had no difference at all with a human. But, in place of a machine body, a falcon and lion made from machine were standing by at Osiriss side. The two animals were sitting quietly, moving with autonomy as if they were in possession of life. Occasionally they would lift their face and did things like paying attention to Osiris, they could only be thought of as living things.

In contrast with the calm Osiris, Odin was being irritated the whole time.

You dont understand dont you, Osiris. Things like tranquility will only make a grieving heart worsen even more instead. At this kind of time fighting is the best thing to do. Thanatos, wont you come to my world? If its an enemy then there are many there!

Odin was a girl with shining silver hair. Her beauty that was like ice was something that humans wouldnt be capable to reach, it was a crystallization of beauty only a god possessed.

As if to compete with Odins beauty, the armor enveloping her body was also beautiful. It was exactly an armor of a dragon. The beautifully shining blue armor that was like gems was dragon scales. On her back were wings like ore of jewels spreading, Odins long silver hair pranced on her back, bending like a tail.

The silver hair and white skin painted out a beautiful vibrant contrast with the blue armor and the scales, enhancing Odins sensual body. Both her arms and legs were protected by tough armor that were like a dragons limbs, but the equipment from her head until her torso was exceedingly thin that it was nearly defenseless. It was even like it was for showing off her voluptuous but trained body.

But there was only one point where Odin was lacking in.

Odin didnt have a left eye.

Her left eye was covered by an eye patch and confirming what was below that was impossible. Perhaps it was regretful for the one seeing her that the beauty wasnt perfect. That lacking gave birth to unbalance and uneasiness and made Odin a dangerous existence.

But on the contrary, the built that wasnt perfect also created presence and beauty. Different from simple harmony, there was beauty characteristic of Odin that even made one feel ghastliness.

The two Deus ex Machina, Osiris and Odin. Even after hearing the proposal of these two gods, Thanatos was only showing a melancholic expression.

At that time, from the left open window there was one more color flying in.

The data of the experimental world that was lost before this, I found it!

Hokuto who was a wearing vivid red China dress finally arrived while laughing. Odin glared severely at such Hokuto.

What did you say!? Where!

Aah, its no good anymore. They ran away.

Wha-?

Odin stomped her foot in rage.

Dont screw around! For us, the creators, to be outwitted by our creation, is something that couldnt possibly happen!

Now now, please calm down. After all they wont be able to escape from us anyway, so lets think of our next step here leisurely.

Osiris! You are too relaxed! I cannot take this anymore. I cannot leave this to you all. Ill take care of it!

Hokuto stood in the way of Odin that was going to head to the window.

You must not! That is my prey. If I dont get even with that bunch, I wont be able to feel joyful!

Odins right eye was lit with the flame of madness.

Interesting. You want to have a go at me?

Odin waved her arm and unnoticed that hand held a spear. Hokuto also brandished her sword Hakke Kirin.

It was an explosive situation.

The two gods were going to start a war. Between them who were like that, Osiris tilted her head while smiling faintly.

You wont stop them Thanatos?

Thanatos lowered her golden eyelashes and sighed.

We are the existences that accomplished the ultimate evolution. But it also seems to appear that we are still far from perfection. Why is that? And then, from now on what kind of evolution is it that we should reach?

In the first place what kind of transition we underwent that we became our current existences, there are too many unclear points in our database. For that reason we created new worlds and carry out experiments, yet despite soare we, unable to even do just a proper experiment?

Or else, is this the correct experiment result?

Thanatos raised a voice tinged with sadness.

Even if we argued, nothing will result from it.

Just that much mediation was enough. Odin lowered her spear reluctantly, and Hokuto who saw that lowered her sword too.

But, nevertheless there is no way we can leave this alone. It is only a little amount of data but there is no question that we need to collect it. Let each of us search for it freely. Its fine like that right?

Very well.

The moment she answered so, Odins figure vanished.

Then Ill go home too. Well then, see you later.

Hokuto turned around her body on the spot and then her body vanished too. Inside the white sanctuary, only the master that was Thanatos and Osiris were left remaining there. Osiris showed no sign of leaving and caressed her mechanical lion composedly.

Osiris, you are not going?

Thanatos called with a tired voice at Osiris who didnt look like she would move from that spot.

Fufufu, please dont chase me away like that.

Osiris got her lazy butt to move and headed to the entrance. The lion also stood up and followed behind Osiris. The falcon spread its wings and flew towards the sea of clouds from the window. Osiris came to a stop at the door and turned to Thanatos.

Even so, Thanatos is really having a gloomy face all the time.

Is that so.

Each of our origin is different. I said that just now, but actually, I dont understand what kind of method that can resolve your worry.

Thats right isnt it.

What are you wishing for, Thanatos?

Thanathos didnt reply. If she was like this, then surely no reply would come even if one waited for several millenniums.

Osiris floated a faint smile on her lips and closed her eyes.

We too, it will be great if we can suicide isnt it?

Thanatos raised her looking down face. However Osiriss figure was already gone.

Suicide is it. Actually that sounded sweet.

A faint smile could be seen on Thanatoss lips.

Being able to do something like thatwhat a story of dreams.

After whispering that, Thanatoss eyes looked down sadly.

Well then everyone. How about I start explaining.

In the center control room of Nayuta Lab, the core members of Ataraxia were gathered. Having said that, the majority of them were sent to hospital from the battle with Hokuto the other day.

The people in this place were, from Lemuria side were Kizuna, Reiri, Kei, and Himekawa. From Vatlantis Empire were Zelsione. From Baldein was only Queen Landred.

Kizuna was also ordered to rest by the doctor, but he forced himself to participate. It was because he thought that he had to hear the story at any expense.

No one was sitting on the prepared chair, they were looking down on the small young girl standing in the front. Her upper body was wearing red furisode, but her lower body was wearing mysterious clothing that looked like tight tights, the little girl was showing a cherubic smile.

The name of that girl was Hida Nayuta. The owner of Nayuta Lab, this was her return home after a long while.

There were people who were staring at her appearance looking dumbfounded, but most of the people were glaring at her with eyes filled with killing intent that wanted to kill her when there would be opening. However for Nayuta herself, that kind of killing intent didnt even feel like a breeze, she was smiling sweetly.

Surely you all also have things you want to ask, so first how about I accept the questions. Regarding this world overflowing with mystery and the chain of destiny that is mysteriously revolving.

The master of Nayuta Lab who became young girl raised a theatrical voice in front of all present. Her face was young, but in that expression there was age which had been piled up for long years.

We dont understand where to start asking here.

Kizunas murmur that was leaked out unconsciously was something that everyone gathered here agreed on inside their heart.

Himekawa asked with a perplexed state.

Then, that enemy called Deus ex Machinawhat are they? No, rather than that are you really that Professor Nayuta?

Yes. You all met me once in this appearance, rather we were even fighting to the death before.

There is no way such thingno, certainly?

Himekawas eyes were trembling from the situation that was increasingly growing chaotic.

Kei also thought and thought, then she typed on her keyboard totteringly.

{Before that, the fact that we and also the people of Vatlantis, all of us becoming staffs and students in Ataraxia with good relationship, that in itself is strange.}

Queen Landred tilted her head with troubled look.

Haaeven if you told me who is just a mere school nurse, that I was actually a queen in another worldI really cannot follow with this nonsense.

Wrong. Its the reverse. Rather, please feel doubt about being the school nurse.

Zelsione retorted without hiding her irritation. And then she crossed her arms with meek expression.

Even so, who ever thought that this me will be deceived until this far

It was Zelsione who had her forte in mental attack. She excelled in controlling the mind of her opponent, precisely because of that she received shock from being manipulated herself.

Kizuna glared at his own mother with sharp look.

He was still unable to understand the situation. But, Kizuna finally noticed the true identity of the out of place feeling he had from his doubt since quite some time ago.

This world where the students of Ataraxia and the magic knights of Vatlantis were jumbled in messily. Although their standpoint and social status were changed, everyone was here.

With the exception of two people.

Kaa-san. Where are Aine and Yurishia?

Zelsione also raised her face in sudden realization and leaned her body forward.

Thats right. Where is our emperor! Depending on your answer

Toward the threatening Zelsione, Nayuta shook her head in regret.

They are not here.

Not here? Whats the meaning of that!

Kziuna held back Zelsione who looked like she was going to equip her magic armor even now.

President, calm down! First we need to get out the information from her.

YeahI understand. However the student of my academy ishm?

Zelsiones face flared up red.

Don, dont mess with me! Who is the student council president! I am the imperial guard captain Zelsione! Are you making fun of me, Hida Kizuna!

Kizuna too scratched his head by reflex.

Sorry! I wasnt doing that in purpose but, the setting until just now is still remaining inside my head!

Calm down you two.

Nayuta took out her fan and sent wind at the two.

Just whose fault do you think it is!

Kizuna and Zelsione yelled angrily in unison.

Nayuta spread her small hands in front of the approaching two and stopped them.

They are not here, but I know where they are. I will explain later.

Toward Nayuta who was keeping her cool, Reiri who was staying quiet until now spoke with voice brimming with killing intent.

Honestly speaking, I want to kill you first before looking for explanation. Even though it would be best if you just die quietly, why are you reviving back here so shamelessly.

Nayuta lightly warded off Reiris naked killing intent.

Thats so isnt it, being killed by you is also fine, but the first priority is to resolve the problem at hand right? After all I dont know when the Deus ex machine will pin down our location again and come attacking.

Kei typed her keyboard.

{Our mind cannot follow the events. First we want to know the outline of the situation.}

Nayuta touched her cheek with her index finger going I see. It was a lovable gesture that was like a child, but that wasnt something she done naturally but a movement she did by purpose.

Thats so isnt it. But the outline huh, so that everyone can come to understand the situationthe one who appeared before this is the god who created Lemuria and Vatlantis. Atlantis and Lemuria were terminated once, but with the configuration information of the world that I have

Wait, wait, wait!

Reiri waved her hand while speaking loudly.

I dont get what you are talking about right from the start! That was god you say!? And then what do you mean by terminated!

Nayuta sighed in an intentional gesture.

Good grief reallyReiri really is a kid with slow brain.

The mother with young girl appearance looked up at the daughter with adult body and lamented.

Vein appeared on Reiris forehead.

How about I snap and kill you with this hand.

From the back, Kizuna pinioned the arms of Reiri who was reaching out her hand to Nayuta.

Nee-chan, calm down! I understand your feeling, but we have to get information from her first!

Eei, let go! Getting rid of the mother who took the wrong path is also the childrens responsibility!

Putting aside the quarreling siblings, Kei typed on her keyboard calmly.

(Our memory is also unclear. But I can declared with confidence that previously we werent going to school together with the people of another world. In my awareness, there was conflict with the AU in the previous world, where our world was suppressed by the magic weapon of the Vatlantis Empire of AU. We who took refuge in megafloat above the sea invaded Vatlantis Empire from the Entrance. We reached amicable settlement with them and repaired Genesisis that matched of what happened?)

I think that awareness is fine. However, after that Deus ex Machina erased the worlds completely, both Lemuria and Atlantis altogether.

What did you say!?

Himekawa leaned her body forward with expression unable to believe the situation.

Wellit was that kind of major incident. Its like a movie.

It seemed that inside the head of Queen Landred, she was still a school nurse.

This is because the one who confront the Deus ex Machina were only Kizuna and Ainethis is a good chance. It will take time, but lets talk about the sequence of event in chronological order.

After saying that, Nayuta took out a short and thin stick from somewhere. She drew a rectangle with that stick and a shining red cube appeared from that track she drew. It was unclear what kind of mechanism was that, but they understood that it was something Nayuta produced. Nayuta then thrust at that cube with the stick in her hand.

This is Atlantis.

And then from the inside of her furisode she took out a shining blue cube. With that there was two cubes now.

This is Lemuria. These two cubes represented the two worlds respectively.

The two cubes were floating in the air like dice. One of the cube, the red cube stabbed by the stick was losing its light.

Atlantiss magic power was decreasing.

Thereupon the cube that became dark was being sucked closer to the cube that was shining blue. And then finally the two cubes bumped with a clunk.

This is AU collision. The world called Atlantis tried to supplement its lacking of magic power and so it got drawn in toward Lemuria.

Everyone present there opened their eyes wide. The cause of the mysterious phenomenon AU collision that they didnt understand until now was easily told. However, it was hard to believe it so suddenly, the fact hardly entered their head.

Zelsione asked with a hard voice.

You are saying that to supplement the lacking magic power, our world(Vatlantis) was approaching Lemuria? Can you prove such thing?

In the First Another Universe Conflict, the time overlapped with the period when the shortage of magic power in Atlantis was worsening. However the Another Universe Conflict was ended in around one week. Why do