Monster Taming Broadcast

Iris was surrounded by beings from the Celestial Realm.

Creator God, Niarah Nepensys.

Destruction God, Ignis Ashbringer.

Corruption God, Lilith Morphea.

Following the three reborn as puppets of the Necro, there was also Azelas, a Lone One.

[Hmm. It looks just like the Celestial Realm.]

[Right? I didn’t know there was a place like this in the Labyrinth.]

[They said it was newly created. Perhaps it’s a space born from our influence?]

“…It’s more likely that you are influenced by me.”

It seemed that this place closely resembled the Celestial Realm. It looked like it was born from the late influence of Azelas.

【Pururu】─Is that the Celestial Realm?

【Mirstin】─It seems like a fake version.

【Yumi】─Looks like it was created based on the Celestial Realm. It seems to have been influenced more by Azelas than the puppets.

【Mysticism】─

【Rize Nova】─I was curious about what the Celestial Realm looked like, and now I see.

【Boglebogle】─So the Celestial beings live in a place like this.

【Luna-chan】─Hehe. So maybe a place similar to Earth will be created soon~ O_o

Unlike the puppets who only have memories, Azelas gazed beyond Iris’s screen, wearing a look tinged with nostalgia.

【Mirstin】─Is Azelas feeling homesick?

【Yumi】─He pretends not to, but it seems like there’s a bit of longing for his hometown. You can tell by the expression.

I glanced at Azelas and casually asked,

“Azelas, do you want to go back home?”

“Not really. I don’t have any good memories of the Celestial Realm, so I don’t want to go back. But perhaps because it’s still my hometown, I might get a little sentimental.”

It seemed he wasn’t suffering from homesickness after all. We focused again on the Iris screen.

Artpega, who had come out through the door, was looking around the newly created space.

Then.

─［You wretches! How dare you set foot in the sacred territory, do you wish to face divine retribution!］

─［Hmm? I came looking for chicken, but something strange has shown up.］

Breaking through the white clouds, a single skull with two pairs of wings suddenly appeared.

A donut-shaped ring, a halo, floated above its head.

【Mirstin】─Ooh! A new monster has appeared! It’s oozing with class!

【Mysticism】─

【Pururu】─What’s that? Is it an angel?

【Yumi】─A skull angel…

【Luna-chan】─Gauntlet, what’s the danger level of that thing? o_O

“It’s S-Class.”

【Luna-chan】─Oh wow. So is that just a nerfed B-Class?

“No. Artpega hasn’t taken my arm this time, so there’s no nerf in danger level.”

【Luna-chan】─Ah, I see.

【Boglebogle】─So it’s in a pure S-Class state.

Out of nowhere, the skull angel appeared. I decided to name it ‘Skull Angel’ for convenience.

Artpega stared at it intently and asked me,

─［Explorer, should we catch that instead of the chicken?］

【Pururu】─A pheasant instead of a chicken?

【Mysticism】─ That’s not a pheasant; it’s a skull!

The skull could eat, technically. If I used Merino Ula’s ability, I could eat anything.

But I had no intention of using that guy for food.

While he doesn’t fall into the category of food for me, it’s still unsettling to eat something that has a structure similar to that of a human.

“There’s no need to do that. We aren’t exactly short on food.”

─［Understood. Thinking back, the original purpose was chicken, so that would only disappoint Merino.］

While we were having this conversation through Iris, the Skull Angel yelled from above.

─［Are you ignoring me!］

─［Shut up. If you value your life, get lost right now.］

Artpega said in a chilling voice.

But the Skull Angel wasn’t scared at all. Instead, it laughed derisively.

─［What? You say you’ll spare me and I should leave? Hahaha! You’re babbling nonsense, unaware of your place!］

【Boglebogle】─It really has no idea what level it’s dealing with.

【Luna-chan】─It’s been foolish. It could have lived if it had just fled quietly when it had the chance. ㅠㅠ

【Pururu】─Haha! Finally, I get to see Artpega fight.

【Mirstin】─Go Uni, go!

【Yumi】─I think Artpega will win easily, right?

【Boglebogle】─Of course. Artpega is now SS-Class.

【Mysticism】─ The titles are all different.

【Rize Nova】─Right? It’s confusing, so let’s unify it…

【Luna-chan】─How about shortening it to Agayucon? o_O

That arrogant brat.

I was going to let it go gracefully, but it kicked the opportunity away itself.

The S-Class Skull Angel had spoken.

Upon hearing those words, Artpega sighed deeply.

─［The opportunity was given by me, not you. Don’t regret your choice now, skull.］

Then he extended his arm, sending paint from his fingertips.

─［Instant Speech. Create Manifestation.］

The paint that flowed out from his fingertips began to dance.

White and beige lines drew in the air, and in an instant, the shape of sheep’s horns formed.

【Pururu】─Whoa! A super-speed drawing.

【Mysticism】─

Thick curves cut through the air, spilling out long white hair like waves. Each strand of hair was shaded, creating a rich texture.

At the same time, the contours of a face were formed.

Small, delicate features were drawn, and golden eyes sparkled with life.

Finally, a human body and slender limbs were drawn.

In the blink of an eye, the drawing was completed, and at that moment, the surrounding air began to ripple.

─［Reveal from virtuality to reality, Merino Ula.］

As Artpega’s words fell,

the two-dimensional drawing swelled, gradually gaining a tangible form.

And,

─［Ula Ula!］

The character from the drawing manifested in reality.

It looked similar to Merino Ula.

“Baaa?!”

Merino, who was watching the situation through Iris, widened her eyes in surprise.

Merino leaned closely to the Iris screen and shouted.

“That’s me! I suddenly appeared!!!”

【Luna-chan】─Huh?

【Rize Nova】─Hmm…

【Boglebogle】─Why did it have to be Merino?

【Mirstin】─Right? Isn’t Merino the weakest?

【Yumi】─It’s not Merona; it’s Merino!

【Mysticism】─ What are you doing summoning a weakling! Merino is on the same rank as us! F-Class!

【Pururu】─But how is that fake Merino floating in mid-air?

“Uni! Don’t be deceived! That Merino Ula is fake!!!”

“Merino. That’s just a summon made by Artpega, so just stay still.”

“Baaa? I see!”

After calming down the excited Merino,

we turned our heads back to the Iris screen.

─［Kuhahaha! What is that laughably silly thing? Do you mean to show off your pet?］

“It’s not silly! Take that back!”

【Mirstin】─Haha! Merino just got hurt.

【Pururu】─?? Why isn’t she mad about being called a pet and not arguing?

Ignoring Artpega’s summon, the Skull Angel openly mocked it.

Artpega, undeterred by its taunts, calmly issued a command to the Merino Ula he summoned.

─［Manifesting Entity, Merino Ula.］

─［Ula Ula!］

─［Annihilate that skull above!］

─［Ula! Annihilate!］

Suddenly, the eyes of Manifestation Merino changed.

The gentle eyes shone fiercely, exuding a sharp aura.

It was a look that could not be seen from the real Merino.

“The difference in momentum is truly different since it’s SS-Class.”

【Yumi】─Huh?

【Rize Nova】─Did you just say SS-Class?

【Luna-chan】─You weren’t talking about that manifestation, but about Agayucon! ><

“I meant that manifestation. That too has a danger level of SS-Class.”

【Boglebogle】─???

【Mysticism】─ Merino has leveled up!

【Mirstin】─That’s not the real Merino.

【Pururu】─So. Who is the real Merino?

Manifestation Merino Ula had a danger level of SS-Class, unlike the real Merino.

It was said that the strength of a manifestation is determined randomly, and it seemed that this time it struck the jackpot.

For reference,

just because there’s a model for a manifestation doesn’t mean it has any relation to that model beyond appearance.

Thus, it naturally cannot copy the abilities of the model.

─［Ula Ula Ula Ula!］

The manifestation spun one arm wildly.

Then clumsily thrust out a fist.

That fist was aimed at the arrogant-faced Skull Angel floating afar.

━［Ula Punch!］

With the manifestation’s cry, a ripple surged forth from the fist, gathering colossal energy.

And then,

BOOM—!!!

The shockwave from the manifestation’s punch expanded explosively and shot out.

To embellish, it reminded one of the Big Bang, the shockwave raced through the vast Celestial space faster than light.

The arrogance vanished from the Skull Angel’s face, replaced by fear.

But it was too late for regrets.

The shockwave had already struck the Skull Angel.

The Skull Angel was instantly turned into light and became nothingness, while the twinkling stars behind it were also devoured by the shockwave and obliterated.

A moment of silence.

With a single blow from the manifestation, a part of the Celestial Realm had been emptied.

【Yumi】─???

【Mirstin】─ㅇㅇㅇ????

【Pururu】─Huh? What was that…

【Boglebogle】─Ah. Those from earlier were in pure SS-Class state too, right?

【Mysticism】─It destroyed the stars!

【Rize Nova】─It seems like thousands are gone…

【Luna-chan】─The twinkling ones weren’t real stars but rather huge islands~ o_O

─［Removal complete! Ula!］

Was the previous strike a life-for-life exchange?

The manifestation wore a satisfied smile, and soon its entire body melted away, flowing back into paint.

Merino, who had been watching that scene blankly from the hideout, widened her eyes again.

“Baaa… Is that my true power…? In fact, I was super strong, but my power was hidden…”

Ignoring Merino’s nonsense,

I finished the Monster Index entry for the Skull Angel.

■ Skull Angel

─Actual Danger Level: S-Class.

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