Chapter 479: Change of Destiny
Being too focused on the Joker, he had neglected 'Apocalypse,' which had slowly and progressively been in the environment without activating and disguised its nature as particles.
This was his mistake; he should have taken action when 'Apocalypse' appeared, even if it was a level 1 at the time. Now it was too late to regret; this Clown was already an impossible variable to control.
"I understand, I accept..."
It took Aleister no more than a minute to accept his terms. As someone who knew about the Apocalypse Virus, he knew very well its potential; undoubtedly, a stronger information network than the Misaka Network and also with resources from the brains of more than 80% of the world. He also discovered the true identity of the Joker.
'Level 5, Number 8, Apocalypse.'
For someone like Aleister, a single clue is enough to uncover great secrets.
Now he understood everything, why this Clown requested the cancellation of the project and this is also the reason why he accepted this, after all, Mikoto is Yuki's girlfriend and consequently, he had his weakness.
At the same time, his gaze on Yuki also changed regularly. Aleister had many questions that Yuki was not going to answer.
Although he knew that Yuki was not a magician, he still did not know how it was possible for him to possess an AIM Field. Generally, other energies and computational power are incompatible, although there are rare cases like Tsuchimikado, there are still severe consequences, such as giving up a path.
But Yuki was perfectly fine and powerful, which was also why Aleister had not discovered him until now.
At this moment, both calculators with Machiavellian minds were planning each other's ruin.
"The second condition is even simpler, and I'm sure it's something wonderful for you, Director..."
Putting a hand to his hat, Yuki continued.
"When the time comes, Corozon leave him to me..."
Bubbles formed in Aleister's tube. Corozon is a demon and also a very powerful one. It could be said that Corozon is Aleister's greatest enemy, and he has been fighting it since it kidnapped the identity of his second daughter, Lola Crowley.
Even Aleister himself does not believe that he can defeat Corozon on his own. Perhaps Aiwass cannot either.
And that, of course, also applies to Yuki....
Corozon's strength is something that Aleister holds in high esteem.
But that does not mean that Aleister is defenseless; it could be said that many of his plans have taken into account the destruction of Corozon and also the benefits of his corpse. So accepting this would be a great loss for Aleister.
"What is your third condition?..."
Aleister did not promise anything, as this is a matter for the future that must be considered seriously. He did not want a single mistake and variable like Yuki. However, Corozon is really worth it...
"I want an Angel..."
"...."
Again, bubbles formed in Aleister's tube. Each of this Clown's requests is not simple; a demon and now an angel...
What the hell does this guy want to do?
What are his plans? Everything was covered in darkness, and it was very difficult to penetrate.
Aleister thought about it for a while; it is not easy to fulfill, but not impossible either, and above all...
Are there benefits to all this? The resurrection of his daughter is important, but he has not seen any concrete proof that this Clown can perform such magic. However, he does not doubt his strength...
"Hm? Oh, just in time..."
And just as Aleister was about to speak, the shadow under Yuki's feet widened, and the corpse of a dog wearing battle armor materialized. Just seeing this corpse, Aleister closed his eyes.
After all, Noukan had died; after losing connection with Aleister, he stopped representing a threat to Susanoo and was eliminated...
"I suppose the Director also wants proof of my power..."
*Clap
Saying this, Yuki clapped his hands, and his chakra increased suddenly.
[Gedō- Rinne Tensei no Jutsu!]
The chakra accumulated in his left eye's Rinnegan, and instantly from the ground, the head of the Hell King emerged and opened its mouth, from which a small light began to float.
(¡The soul!)
Aleister recognized this light instantly, which surprised him. The small light began to spin and spin until it re-entered Nouka's corpse...
*Thump... Thump... Thump
Noukan's heart began to beat again; his wounds began to heal, and to Aleister's surprise, Noukan began to breathe again...
At the same time, the Hell King disappeared.
*Huuuu~
Yuki took a deep breath. This is the first time he has used this technique, and the amount of vitality he had to pay to revive is triple that of activating the twelfth Bullet of Zafkiel. Now he understands why it is a forbidden technique and after one use, the user dies.
Fortunately, Yuki's vitality is very large, and he will not die from this. He also sighed in relief knowing that the Will of the World did not try to block his ability; apparently, being a Champion brings great influences over the world, which the Mother of All tends to favor him a lot and leaves the administration of her laws at will. This includes even the path of Life and reincarnation.
What a quite tolerable mother the Will of Toaru is and also how magical the energy of Order can be, as even he has to respect it. Order is, after all, Absolute.
As expected by Yuki, Aleister could see the Hell King; it should be noted that a common person cannot see it, but as expected from the greatest magician in history, Aleister was abnormal.
"Well, what do you say now, Director? Are you willing to cooperate?"
Nothing was better than a demonstration, and Yuki had proven that he could indeed bring the dead back to life.
"I accept..."
This time, Aleister did not hesitate anymore. That ability to resurrect the dead may be the greatest and most precious ability in the world; after all, it is easy to kill, but until now, Aleister has only seen it once, which is now...
"I will help you hunt down the demon and the Angel; I will also dissolve the Misaka Network Project..."
"I knew I could do business with you..."
Bowing slightly, Yuki smiled beneath his mask. Now that he had this Hikikomori, no one in this city could stop him; it was just a matter of time before those juicy energy sources entered his stomach.
"But...."
Aleister paused, causing Yuki to frown...
"I have to prepare everything; six months. During this time, this City cannot be destroyed..."
Catching an Angel and Corozon requires a lot of equipment and preparation, which is quite laborious and requires a lot of time. Yuki understands this well.
However, he did not think it would require as much time as six months. Still, he did not reject Aleister's proposal; they were stellar-level beings, and the slightest mistake would lead to death, not to mention that he has to ensure the safety of Mikoto and her friends...
"I leave it to you now; good luck, and I hope this cooperation will be harmonious..."
After saying this, Aleister closed his eyes, and the space around him began to distort and disappear...
"Change of Destiny, huh?"
After changing location and bidding farewell to Yuki, Aleister murmured.
He never thought that the change would be so great as to affect even him, decision-making, even his mentality; that huge crown was stronger than he calculated.
"I told you, Destiny is unpredictable, and whoever can control it is invincible..."
For Aiwass, this was inevitable; as long as there is a destiny, no living being can escape this rule. This not only affects materialistically but also spiritually; unless one has the ability to manipulate destiny, it is impossible to oppose it.
After all, if Yuki wants, by using the Crown, he can make two mortal enemies reconcile or two lovers hate each other; by manipulating destiny, this was possible.
And at this moment, Aleister experienced it firsthand; after all, if it were in the past, Aleister would not have agreed so easily; that feeling of being manipulated was not pleasant....
However, his goals can be achieved, and this was enough...
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TN: I am not a expert but after reading all this I cannot say anything cuz just as I said I am not a expert.