In the training room, time dragged on, but outside, only seconds passed.

Stepping out, Light felt an intense connection with everyone around, perceiving them more vividly.

His advancement was hard for many to comprehend.

Where he once felt out of place, he now felt belonging. His thinking was sharper and everything seemed clearer to him.

{After ten years in the special room, I've reached the pinnacle with the 'Light Ferry'. Although I'm now more than a Reborn Devil, I still carry Rias's Devil Pieces. Should I return them? No... I'll wait for the Rating Game against Riser Phenex, help Rias and then inform her of my new nature, returning the pieces.}

Reflecting, Light internally agreed. Even if the story was partly altered and he hadn't used the 'Light Ferry' to transform, he wanted Rias to feel grateful, remaining as her servant for now.

[The protagonist, Rias Gremory, has had a significant change in her perception of the Host. Her Fortune increased by 40 points and her Destiny points by 200.]

'It was definitely worth it,' Light chuckled, satisfied with his action, even with the small wait for a response.

However, the rare manifestation of the Protagonists' inner voice became a challenge. Although he could capitalize on it, he felt changes were needed.

He thought of Ai Hoshino; what if Sona Sitri delved into her deepest thoughts? He couldn't adjust her as he did with Misa since Ai was already a protagonist.

Even doubting that Sona or Ai planned anything like that, Light wanted to be ahead.

He faced another dilemma: could the heroines keep secrets unrestrictedly?

Currently, only Yuki Rito, Yuto Amakawa, and Ai Hoshino, except for Freed Sellzen, were the "Chosen of Fortune" Light had met and who could be informed by heroines about the inner voice. Faced with this, he sought a solution.

Light found an option in the system: heroines would temporarily forget when trying to share information about the inner voice with non-heroines. However, it would cost 300 Destiny points.

He was indecisive. Was this measure necessary? What's the risk if they revealed what they knew?

He feared that Rias might tell her brother everything. This could lead to many problems, and he doubted that Rias, Sona, and others could keep the secret.

There are two choices:

1st - Spend Destiny Points for heroines to forget: It would cost 300 points to ensure that the heroines would forget when trying to speak of the inner voice, ensuring the information remained safe. However, this would leave Light with fewer points for future situations.

2nd - Bet on heroines' confidentiality: Save points trusting in heroines' judgment. But this carries risks, like a potential unintentional slip.

Light, after considering, chose to invest another 200 points, totaling 500. It was a significant amount, but he deemed it necessary. With this, Ai Hoshino and her acquaintances would forget they had discussed hearing the voice of the Chosen of Fortune, while she had become one herself. He also allowed Ai to hear the inner voice again instead of sharing it.

The motives behind these decisions were diverse, and analyzing them, one could understand Light's true intentions.

Ai Hoshino's dialogues with other heroines about the inner voice were deleted, as if they never happened, avoiding suspicions.

With the changes made, Light felt relieved.

Although the inner voice was important, his autonomy was crucial. He had already caught the attention of many heroines...

Lost in thought, Light looked down, addressing lingering matters.

With majestic wings, his eyes turned to Misa. Quickly, he created a barrier around him, an act now routine for him.

"Where is everyone?" Misa inquired, surprised. Rem, the nearby Shinigami, seemed equally puzzled, contemplating hearing Light's voice: 'Why is his voice in my mind? And it sounds so personal... This is all so confusing...'

Misa, once restless and confused by Light's voice, was now captivated by the imposing figure before her.

Approaching the ground, everything seemed in slow motion to Light.

"Is that Light?" she whispered, recognizing familiar traits in that majestic figure.

Misa was in ecstasy before the magnificent sight. Light's illuminated skin contrasted with the dark environment, his deep blue eyes were unfathomable, and his black hair with silver highlights shone like a starry sky. But it was his wings, radiant in shades of white and blue, that held Misa's gaze.

She was overwhelmed with awe. Tears of wonder blurred her eyes. "Handsome," she whispered, the depth of her emotions resonating in each syllable.

Upon seeing Light in such a manner, Misa felt as though she was standing before a deity. He wasn't just majestic; he was the center of her universe. "Light, Light, Light…" She repeated, transitioning from a gentle whisper to a passionate call: "Light~~!"

If she could, Misa would fly straight to Light.

Partially understanding, she wondered if this was what Light meant when mentioning "transcendence". Though unfamiliar with concepts like "Reincarnated Devil", it was clear to her that Light had surpassed his humanity.

With his keen vision, Light noticed Misa's genuine devotion. Even as a Female Protagonist, Chosen by Fortune, her loyalty to him was evident. Their past already accounted for her love for him, and seeing him now, in all his splendor, must have magnified her adoration.

As Light landed, the environment returned to its regular pace, the barrier reflecting the glow of his wings.

"Light... Is that you?" Misa's voice wavered, reaching out for confirmation.

Light moved closer. "How do you know my name?" He queried with a piercing gaze.

Misa searched for words. "I saw... your journey, your rise as God of the New World, and your death."

Light's eyebrow arched, a subtle smile forming. "And should I believe that?"

She took a deep breath. "I come from the future, Light. I was brought back to the present."

Light's eyes studied her deeply. "And why should I trust you?"

Misa's heart raced, the tension in the air slightly uncomfortable. She sought words to describe her epiphany, but something was blocking her from accessing the memory of what she had heard. "I know you're special, Light, and in some ways, you're like me."

Hahaha, how could Light not notice? Clearly, something was preventing Misa from talking about the inner voice. She even forgot her initial intent and chose another approach...

Light, with an enigmatic smile, stated, "It seems you sense something about me."

Tears sprang from Misa's eyes. "That's what makes you so special, Light. You've always been the one I loved the most."

He drew closer, gently touching her face. "What's your plan now?"

Emotionally moved, Misa answered with a smile, "To stay by your side, as I've always wanted."

She then kissed him tenderly, and he reciprocated with passion.

Even though Light found Misa's openness rash, he heard Rem, the Shinigami, warning her in hushed tones about revealing her time travel. Still, Misa shared everything.

The kiss was quickly broken. Light looked at her: "Misa, I must leave. Perhaps, in the future, I can make you something beyond human..."

With eyes full of admiration and a hint of sadness, Misa watched Light walk away. The idea of evolving was tempting, but Light's sudden departure left her desolate.

Her eyes glistened with a longing for him to stay. "Light, you're leaving so soon after our reunion?"

The vulnerability in Misa's voice was evident, showcasing her desire to be part of his world.

Light, touching her cheek, responded, "Misa, I have many responsibilities and mysteries to unravel."

With closed eyes, she pondered. When they reopened, determined, she said, "I want to be by your side, supporting you, as always."

Light appraised her. The idea of having Misa and her loyalty nearby was tempting.

He had reservations. Misa's impulsiveness and vulnerability could be problematic. He needed to guide her and, only after ensuring her reliability, would he truly include her.

Then there were Himari, Lala, and other potential presences. Misa had to understand that while she was 'special' to him, she wasn't the only one.

Gently, he touched her face. "Misa, I'll think about it. But now, I must go. Know that I'll always think of you."

As he moved away, his majestic wings spread out to fly. Misa watched, emotionally, as Light ascended to the sky, becoming a mere dot, yet always imprinted in her heart.

Soon, Light's barrier shattered, resembling shards of a warped mirror. The illusory veil vanished, and the real world, with its people, reappeared.

Rem, watching Light drift away, looked at Misa with an unusual concern, her indifferent eyes now filled with unease.

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