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Chapter 97

―― In the distant ancient era…

Spaceships ventured into other star systems for exploration, and genetic engineering created mythical creatures.
Humanity enjoyed great benefits from civilization, but at the same time, it inflicted great harm on the earth through civilization.

Environmental pollution reached its limits, prompting humanity to seek opportunities in other star systems… but to no avail.

Living on by deceiving the earth with scientific technology, humanity faced a period when
a religious organization emerged, advocating for the destruction of humanity itself.

Initially considered an extremist violent organization, they gradually gained power in decadent super-scientific cities.
Ultimately, they created the ultimate biological weapon using the extraordinary techniques of genetic engineering to strike humanity itself.

「And thus, after the destruction, this world was regenerated.」

Though I’ve added some embellishments to the words I actually conveyed to Saegusa and the others for easier understanding, the gist of the matter is roughly like this.

「Such things happened on this planet in the past? 」

「Yeah, the situation seems quite complicated.」

「And what about reincarnators?」

「I explained that earlier, didn’t I?」

Being familiar with internet novels, I easily accepted it, but I understand it’s not as simple for Saegusa and the others.

「In short, they’re a bunch of ridiculously powerful individuals who were reborn in this world. I never thought it’d be a trip to the future like mine.」

「Hmm… Even if you say ridiculously powerful, it’s hard to understand without concrete examples.」

「Well, to be blunt… It’s like me. And there are about ten others like me in this world.」

「I see… That’s remarkably clear.」

The elderly elf took a sip of tea, looking troubled.

「Hmm… It’s hard to believe at first, but there are many aspects that align with the myths of the ancient elf tribe.」

「Is it really true? That this planet was once destroyed…」

「I confirmed the name of a ruined ancient city underground in the farthest lands. You wouldn’t understand even if I said Shibuya, right?」

Well, apart from Hachiko, there wasn’t much left of the original.

If various things written in Japanese hadn’t remained, I probably wouldn’t have believed it either.

「I don’t quite understand what ‘reproductive engineering’ is, but it’s basically the ultimate technique of life creation, right? What does it mean to create mythical creatures?」

「It was an application of livestock research. It started with research on livestock that could produce cheap and delicious meat in large quantities, and that technology was also repurposed for military use. Eventually, it led to the appearance of outer gods that caused the collapse of the old civilization…」

「Outer gods?」

「It’s complicated to explain that at this stage. Let me explain it step by step.」

「I see…」

「Well, in the process of creating the ultimate biological weapon, mythical creatures were created… In other words, the creatures we’re dealing with, like monsters.」

「It’s all too fantastical… It’s really hard to believe. Not that I think Lute-kun is lying?」

The old elf patted Saegusa’s head.

「There are similar stories in the folklore of the elf tribe. There’s likely no mistake.」

「But monsters also have the aspect of being biological weapons, right?」

「The weaker monsters are early works, while the stronger ones are later ones.」

「If they’re advanced enough to be effective as weapons in such an era… isn’t it strange that we fight with swords and spears?」

Hmm, Saegusa’s point is sharp for her.

「Yeah, it is strange.」

「Well, then—」

「But if we say that… then, to begin with, it’s strange that we can use magic.」

Then Saegusa said with a puzzled expression.

「Huh? Why is it strange that we can use magic?」

Well, she probably can’t comprehend the concept of a world without magic.

「Well, humans shouldn’t be able to handle incomprehensible power like magic.」

「…?」

Saegusa tilted his head, looking confused.

「No, it’s true. Trust me.」

「Then why can we use magic?」

「Ah, well—」