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The Prometheus Swap

Kou and the others had returned to Realm, gathering before Polymetis as per Arima’s instructions.

Present were Kou, Asia—borrowing Aimer’s body, Libya—inside the frames of Echidna and Arthur, Steropes with Arges, and Arthur and Morgan standing happily side by side. Astraea and Eirene were also nearby, half-hidden. All the AIs were using their avatars.

Flack and Matty were absent. Marujin appeared via communication link, but his expression was vacant. He felt it was too much for him, that he didn’t deserve to be in the midst of such accomplished individuals. However, his fate had been sealed the moment so many AIs began recognizing him as a Sage.

Before them stood a young Arima. Asia had already explained Arima’s real identity to Arthur, Astraea, and Eirene.

「Something quite unexpected occurred. I had intended to remain peacefully as Arima until the Trireme Fleet returned to Planet Asia, just as Kou wished.」

Smiling softly, Arima addressed the