Miracle Summoner

"The forbidden spelll that can reshape the world...!"

At that moment, Yukina was gripping Tenyuryo so tightly that her hands had turned white.

"I see. So this is the true nature of Cleansing?"

Rozen was staring intently at the deep crimson light particles flowing continuously around Vatler and Itogami Meiga. Using the power of his Wise Eye and Mind's Eye, he observed the intricate magical formations within each of those particles—and no longer doubted the possibility.

Because if it wasn't a forbidden spell of this scale, there was no way to explain the magnitude, complexity, and sheer number of magic circles contained within them.

Magic, by its nature, is a power that alters the world using mana—but typically, a single spell can only cause one kind of change.

Fire magic causes flames.

Ice magic causes freezing.

Lightning magic summons thunder.

Life magic grants healing.

Thus, in theory, if someone were to master every form of magic in existence, they would be capable of doing anything. This is precisely why magus and jujutsu users alike place such emphasis on knowledge.

Based on this principle, if Cleansing truly possesses the power to reshape the world and even rewrite its laws, then the number of spells and magical formations it requires would naturally be beyond imagination.

Why did Vatler and the people of the Forbidden Four always speak of this spell as the wisdom of the God of Sin?

Because the ultimate forbidden spell left behind by the God of Sin, Cain, was a convergence of all the magic in the world—connected, merged, modified, refined, and finally compressed and condensed. It was a power formed by exhausting all the knowledge that exists.

To activate such a force in reality, it was only natural that a man-made island like Itogami Island would be needed as an altar, with the surrounding dragon veins serving to channel and ignite the mana.

Because without an altar of this scale, the spell formation couldn't function.

Because without the endless mana of the dragon veins, the spell's cost could never be paid.

—Cleansing.

The ultimate forbidden spell used by the God of Sin Cain to reshape the world—was the true power of Itogami Island.

"So that's why they say this altar was built to resurrect the God of Sin Cain?"

If this was a spell powerful enough to alter the world itself, a spell capable of turning gods into Demons, then its ability to resurrect a god wouldn't be surprising.

Rozen was certain—this spell had transcended magic and entered the domain of true magic.

Yes.

What now stood before Rozen was genuine magic—a mystery unreachable by humanity, accessible only to those who had touched the Root.

And yet...

"Regrettably, we do not intend to use this power to resurrect the God of Sin Cain."

Vatler spoke as if truly lamenting it.

"Because that original sinner seemingly has no desire to return."

At those words, not only Rozen but even Yukina froze in place.

"The God of Sin Cain doesn't want to be resurrected?"

Yukina looked completely stunned.

But Vatler remained calm.

"That is the will of the God of Sin Cain. Even after being slain by the Fourth Primogenitor, he did not wish to be revived. Instead, he longed for quiet, eternal rest. That's why the Forbidden Four never intended to bring him back. The true purpose behind the creation of Itogami Island was simply to recreate the mysterious power of Cleansing. Otherwise, do you think another Divine Child could've been left in peace all this time?"

Vatler's words resolved many of Rozen's doubts.

At last, Rozen understood why—even after Cain's spirit had been summoned and sealed within Akatsuki Kojou—not a single faction, aside from extremists like The Cleansers or Tartarus Lapse, had attempted to harm Kojou.

Especially the Forbidden Four. Though they were the rightful descendants of the God of Sin, they had never laid a hand on Kojou. As high-ranking officials of this artificial island, they merely monitored him, never interfering in his personal life.

Because they had never intended to resurrect the God of Sin Cain. On the contrary, they hoped he would sleep forever.

Even the other nations, and the Three Primogenitors, likely chose to remain passive for the same reason.

Because they knew—though the God of Sin Cain had returned, no one intended to bring him back.

In other words...

"So the Three Primogenitors already knew the truth of this island?"

Rozen murmured.

"Exactly," Vatler replied with a cheerful smile. "Those three personally experienced Cleansing. There's no way they wouldn't know what it truly is—nor the true nature of this island."

And if the Three Primogenitors knew, then the upper echelons of the Sanctuary Treaty nations likely knew as well.

Which was why they chose to leave the island alone.

"Even for the Primogenitors, the power of Cleansing is a great temptation. So long as the God of Sin Cain is not resurrected, there are countless individuals and nations hoping to make use of this island. That's why—along with the Primogenitors—the powers that be have always left Itogami Island untouched, never interfering with its development. In fact, under normal circumstances, they would never destroy a place that still held so much value."

Vatler shook his head with a sigh.

Then, suddenly, Yukina reacted.

"No—something doesn't add up."

She looked up at Vatler and spoke in a tense voice.

"If that's the case, then why has the Sanctuary Treaty forces suddenly decided to attack Itogami Island?"

If the Primogenitors had known from the start that the God of Sin Cain would not be resurrected, and if they understood the island's true function and valued its usefulness, then why, after the Tartarus Lapse incident, were they justifying its destruction on the grounds that it might resurrect Cain?

That explanation doesn't hold.

However—

"If this island only contained the Divine Child of Cain and Cleansing, then of course they wouldn't take such action."

Vatler suddenly burst into laughter as though he'd heard something amusing.

Then his gaze fell directly upon Rozen.

Seeing this, Rozen understood.

"So they're after me?"

At last, Rozen unraveled the final mystery.

"Exactly!"

Vatler spread his arms wide, laughing as he declared:

"Itogami Island can be rebuilt. The Primogenitors have eternity on their side—they can afford to wait!"

"But a Divine Child who can summon ancient gods, who is protected by vanished deities, who carries divine authority, who can even slay the Fourth Primogenitor and seize their power—such a being exists only once in all of eternity!"

"The Primogenitors covet the strength of this Divine Child—so do the other nations!"

"Now that the island's true purpose has been revealed, they're using it as a pretext—this is what everyone truly wants!"

"Countless nations and factions have tried to strike at you in secret—only to be blocked by the Witch of the Void, or restrained by mutual deterrence!"

"But now—with this golden opportunity and the reappearance of Cleansing—the Sanctuary Treaty forces has the perfect justification to act!"

"They've come for you!"

"Minamiya Nichiyo!"

"You are the true target of the Sanctuary Treaty forces!"