Cid slowly emerged back in the Messiah.

And he was immediately met with a large squad of scientists that all looked extremely eager to see him.

"Excuse me, Divine Spirit, can you please explain what-"

"Divine Spirit, the magic rises-"

"Is it possible to do that-"

"Silence."

He breathed in and calmed himself down.

"One by one. And make sure your speech is understandable."

"Divine Spirit," the old doctor started first, "Your actions have led to overall magic energy increase. It is theorized that in a month or so every citizen will be able to have enough energy to fight back the weakest beasts, and the ways to use that energy in industry will be opened."

'The hell?'

Did his crafting session really release that much magic in the process? Shouldn't have been, considering that he controlled every last bit of magic… Then it was during Fire Realm creation? If so, then… He had no idea it could happen! But it's better to play cool, right?

"Indeed. Exactly as I envisioned," ignore the squeals from Victoria, she's just in her fanatic mode again.

"Thank you for your gift, Divine Spirit!" one of the younger scientists came up, "In all honesty, most people here at first had faith in some higher beings that would help us since magic turned out to be real, but…"

"Nobody came."

Figures, there was nobody here to begin with. Even magical beasts were otherworldly creatures.

"Y-Yes, so we had to trust in our own brawns and brains. And then, as if answering our prayers, you came."

'I think it wouldn't be that bad to reveal one simple thing…'

"The reason might be behind the fact that time goes differently between worlds," he shook his head, "For every five days here one day passes from my side."

"So the other worlds are real… And time might not be a constant…" scientists immediately started discussing the news.

Cid enjoyed the stage. Playing some kind of higher being that intervenes to help humanity? Crossed out!

"Now," he drew their attention, "my job here is done. You were given resources and knowledge. You are now at advantage compared to magical beasts. If you can't fight back again…" and shake his head, "In order to prosper, you have to learn to meet problems head-on and solve them as fast as possible."

Yep, that one goes to his cool phrases list.

"So you are leaving…" the pleasant woman from before spoke with a hint of guilt.

"Not now. I have time until tomorrow. Then I shall take my leave…" he diverted his gaze, "And take my disciple."

"Ah, right, your contract…" Akira realized something.

Yeah, his contract with Nishimura. By the contract, she was to serve him in exchange of him making sure that beasts can't harm humanity anymore (Hams interjected and noted it was Cid offering his power). Well, from his side the contract was finished, now it was her part. There was a small point that if he wishes so he can free her from the contract at any time, of course, bu-u-ut… That was his disciple right here!

"Indeed. Now that I have fulfilled my part of the deal, it is time for her to fulfill hers. If you have anything to talk about, you better do it now," last part was for Nishitane.

"I… I think I do."

"Good. Then I shall wait," and go away in mysterious and cool way!

"Doctor Yuka, you wanted to talk with me?" Akane Nishino sat down on the bed.

"Yes," woman was uncharacteristically silent and grumpy.

"…So?"

"You were the First, right?" the mere mention of it shook Akane to the core.

"I-"

"I understand, you could not control yourself. However…" Yuka bit her lips, "This will not return my husband."

"I-I…"

"I understand that you're as much of a victim here as me… But your brother…" doctor hatefully stared across the room.

Akane started sobbing. Despite all attempts to suppress it, the memories of hateful past still haunted her to this day.

"I am sorry for making you remember this, but… I had to talk about this. With you. I… want to confess," Yuka breathed in, "I am a spy."

"…Huh," was the reaction from Akane.

"I am spy from the Alliance. I took this job to become closer to you and your brother and take my revenge. But now, knowing that you secured a bright future for humanity?…" poor widow shook her head, "I can't bring myself to do this. No matter how much I hate you…"

"If it makes you feel better…" Akane started carefully, "I want to punch my brother in the face, too."

Yuka blinked at sudden sentence. Then, as if finally breaking down from the stress, she laughed. She laughed hysterically, letting everything out.

Akane only sat closer to the doctor, allowing her to cry her anguish out.

Alexia sighed in sadness.

It was a week since Cid won a vacation ticked from Mitsugoshi.

She wanted to use her position as princess, but Mitsugoshi declined her. Figures, considering they were working in multiple kingdoms at once; unlike other stores that were tied to Midgar, Mitsugoshi was working on a large scale. It's just!…

Ugh!

She wanted to meet with Pooch! To talk with him! To pet him! To be pet by him! Yet he disappeared right after the Bushin Festival! They only got to talk once, and then he went away!

At least his sister, Claire, was still here. And considering she wasn't running around in screams like she would usually do in a situation like that, everything was legit.

He promised her a cool figurine! That one, with that serpentine thing! And he better get it at whatever vacation he is in!

Or else! She will have to! Place a choker on him!…

Ugh, so embarrassing… Almost as embarrassing as her sister Iris felt when Alexia tried to gift thongs… He-he-he~

Alexia cheered up.

Pooch should come back tomorrow, right? Oh, she has so much to say to him!

The vampire clans moved.

Crimson was ready.

Soon, their Queen shall be awakened once more. And then, they will take their rightful place as rulers of this world.

The heart of their Progenitor, Elizabeth, was heavily protected and placed in exquisite crimson coffin. Everything that was left of their Queen. Anyone else would surely perish when their body turns into dust. However…

Progenitor was different. A heart was all that was left. And that was enough. One sacrifice. Just one, and she would come back to this world. Weakened, sure, but with a good supply of blood she will quickly restore her powers. And then…

Then humanity will learn their place as cattle.

The cyclops travelled across the worlds. He and his siblings have long since transcended their world.

Well, he did. His sister was still stuck trying to beat the gatekeeper for the first time, while his brother tried to challenge the universe… And got beaten. He had to intervene back then to make sure foolish brother stayed alive.

As laughable as it sounds, cyclops was bored. Bored of his phenomenal power, bored of lack of challenge. His only brief joy was finding the potential… candidates. However, after finally reaching either him or his brother, they would chicken out. Hmph, why, then, were they trying to woo his little sister? They would be lucky to exit before his brother; this sibling was a bit apathetic and only quickly ended their lifes, allowing to reincarnate with whatever they got left with. If they challenged the cyclops, however? It is an expected result that they were disintegrated from a wave of his hand, being forced to start soul evolution from the beginning.

Especially these 'System users'; completely reliant on that tool, it was no wonder they were unable to do anything once he found out how to turn it off.

Still, it was boring. He wanted a fight, a challenge. He placed restrictions upon himself. He locked his power. He fought using copper shortsword. It didn't help. Even the so-called gods were unable to provide a challenge. Leeches that fed off the Faith energy; he wonders, what they felt once he cut off the connection?

He had met true Gods before; while they still used Faith energy, it only served as a way of betterment for them. They continued to polish and increase their own power, and even when cut off from Faith, were still able to provide a strong fight… For his siblings, that is. Cyclops saw no major difference between gods and Gods, other than the latter being actually thoughtful.

Oh, there were also these idiots who tried to seal power of the universe into something and use it for their own goals. Idiots. He simply released his aura, and they dropped down. If they cultivated their own strength instead of chasing after ghosts, they

There is no road to almighty for those using borrowed strength. None!…

…He suddenly felt a connection. As if, someone just heard his thoughts… and agreed.

Multiverse started unveiling before his gaze.

Where.

Cyclops, for the first time in his life, felt a connection with someone who was not his sibling.

Where?

He wished to find this person, to have a conversation with them.

Where?!

Mutant wanted to scream.

Where. Are? You?!

For some reason, in the next morning Akira had two slap marks across his face. And, if Cid's abilities serve him correct, these two slaps were from different hands. Hum-hum, interesting…

Nevermind, it's about time he finally comes back to Shades, his sister, his girlfriend… A lot of people that he misses dearly! Damn, just a month or so of being in another world made him such a sad sponge…

"Sensei, I am ready," oh, Nishimura.

"Good. Stand with me. Both you and Victoria."

A lot of people stood around them. Mostly scientists. As they said, they want to see and record what happens during the moment he travels back to his world. Why not?

Also the cheers. Yeah, cheers. Everyone was clapping and chanting "Divine Spirit"; Hams and Todd could only run around to make sure to collect as much Faith as possible.

Well, this travel was bountiful! Disciple, lots of science books, lots of talks with smart people (because even if magic was something that appeared recently, they were still scientists with a lot of knowledge and experience), and, important, upgrade to slime suit, new powers. Marriage rings and gifts!

Yeah, the harvest was great this time. If he manages to get his hands on some better magic books, that would be so much joy! Hmm, maybe ask Violet?…

Cid thought about everything while connecting with Black Rose portal. Hams promised to read the science books carefully, especially the physics ones; he theorized they could use it to make Black Rose better, either in making it able to connect to multiple worlds or just increasing stability. The last one was important because of that time otherworldly creatures ran into his little fantasy world; for him they were ingredients, but what if he was not here? Yeah, it would be an interesting character arc for Rose, but she was already on the path he wanted!

And now coming to the reason he wanted a mini-Pylon.

He had a plan…

Now hear him out on this one, Beasts…

What if he… poses as mighty divine being and sends people to other worlds?!

Huh, did he hear something? Oh, something fell in the Soul Space… eh, Hams was nearby, he will pick it up.

Right, time to go back! This time with souvenirs!

The vampire arc (and, subsequently, Yukime's one) is near.

I have thought about a completely new role that Cid would play...

Hold on, wait, who is that Cyclops?...