The Case of Being Reincarnated as a Heretic Mob Character in an Eroge Where Everyone is Extremely Determined - Chapter 49

Chapter 49: The Plan to Reach a Small World

This was before Oakley transferred to the northeast branch.

Alex had been called out beyond the sacred land of Metashim and was waiting for the arrival of Joanne Sagamix.

He is an ordinary child who was abducted by the Heretics.

During his first battle, he was nearly killed after being overwhelmed by the pressure of fighting against the Orthodox soldiers but was saved by Joanne.

For such reasons, he unilaterally admires her, but Alex has never put a robe on Joanne.

Therefore, Joanne never took an interest in Alex.

His fanatical loyalty was buried among the masses, and Joanne never responded to Alex’s fervent approaches—until today.

Today, for the first time, he received a response.

From Alex’s perspective, today is the best day. After all, it’s the first time he has received words back from Joanne, who had been ignoring him.

Even as he waits at the designated place, he can’t hide the excitement in his chest.

A few seconds after the appointed time, Joanne, draped in an Oakley robe, appears.

He thought to himself that she was as beautiful as ever.

Recently, Joanne has become even more beautiful.

It’s as if a bewitching moisture lurks within her mad eyes, as if an aura of a more mature woman is wafting around her—perhaps it’s the kind of change that happens when a woman falls in love.

Regardless, he wonders what kind of matter she called him for.

“Have you been waiting?”

“Not at all. I’ll wait as many days as it takes for Joanne-sama!”

“Is that so?”

Joanne lightly dodged the fervent words of love.

Feeling slightly disappointed by her reaction, Alex inquired about the reason he was called to a secluded place.

“By the way, Joanne-sama, if we’re going to talk, couldn’t we do it somewhere inside Metashim? I’m not saying it has to be in your room, but we could talk in the torture chamber or wherever, couldn’t we?”

“…What I’m about to discuss is something that would be very bad if overheard by someone else. Extremely bad. That’s why I’m asking for your absolute discretion. I’ve decided to talk to you because I trust you.”

“Trust…”

Alex was intoxicated by that sweet sound.

Joanne-sama trusted him? How awesome was that?

Whether it was a matter of confidentiality or whatever, he was determined to keep his promise.

With great joy, Alex nodded vigorously.

To him, Joanne, while mindful of the darkness around them, began to weave her words slowly.

“…What do you think of the Aaros Temple Order?”

“I don’t know what to think when you put it like that…”

“―If the cult succeeds in taking over the country, do you seriously believe that the paradise everyone desires will come into being?”

“Eh…”

Alex broke out in a cold sweat as a tense atmosphere completely different from what he had imagined began to flow.

He had a premonition that the image of the beloved Executive Joanne was about to crumble.

He shouldn’t listen any further. Bound by an immense fear of Aaros, Alex tried to cover his ears.

But Joanne, not letting the blond, buzz-cut boy cover his ears with his slender arms, had no intention of letting him go now that her rebellious spirit had been exposed.

Like a spider meticulously tormenting its prey in its web, Joanne whispered dangerous words into Alex’s ear.

“Aaros-sama’s plan is to offer all the Orthodox Believers on the territory of the Holy Nation Geluid as sacrifices to become a complete god and create an ideal nation. But what happens after that? Will the ideal nation continue?”

“…what do you mean?”

“After all, the Aaros Temple Order is a cult. They’re involved in inhumane activities and picking fights with all sorts of groups… How can such people create an ‘ideal nation’ that doesn’t exist anywhere in this vast world?… It’s impossible. It can’t be done. You know it deep down, don’t you? Aaros’s plan is nothing but a pipe dream.”

“…Uh, sorry, I can’t keep up with my thoughts. What’s that? A cold… Do you have a cold? Today’s Joanne-sama is really weird…”

Alex couldn’t take his eyes off the strange Joanne. He didn’t know what she was thinking.

Aaros was a wonderful person. If they followed his plan, they should be able to make the impossible possible.

Alex was confused. He could only think that he must be dreaming right now.

“It’s no use pinching your cheek. This is reality, Alex.”

Alex pinched his cheek with his knobby fingers. Struck by a pain that was unmistakably real, he rolled his eyes wildly.

Joanne’s remarks are thoughts that cannot be overlooked by someone belonging to the cult… But the thought of knowing a side of Joanne that no one else knows sends a thrill of delight surging through his entire body.

Dangerous elements must be eliminated.

That’s what he was taught, yet Alex’s mind is drawn to her dangerous allure.

“…Let’s get back to the topic. What do you think an ideal world is?”

“I-I don’t know. Well… I’d hate it if it were a world where killings and wars happen frequently…”

“That’s right. A world without conflict is the ideal.”

“Only Aaros-sama can make it happen.”

“That’s not necessarily true.”

“Eh?”

“Aaros-sama is half-hearted, don’t you think? You see, if you kill everyone except those you love, there won’t be any conflicts afterward. Not just an ideal country, but an ideal world could be created. Right?”

Drenched in sweat on his back, Alex was frantic. He couldn’t believe Joanne held such thoughts. Too dangerous. And more than that, he was excited, his heart was pounding, screaming in pain, to hear her words.

“―Let’s create a ‘small world’ together, Alex. I’m sorry, but please betray Guru Aaros Hawkeye for me.”

I can’t believe the person I admired was plotting an internal rebellien.

Or rather, now that I’ve heard this, don’t I have no choice but to follow Joanne?

―Ah, isn’t that just perfect!?

Let’s fall as far as we can. I’ll choose Joanne-sama’s excitement over the fear of Aaros-sama!

Alex couldn’t help but let the corners of his mouth rise.

“―Could it be that Joanne-sama is a genius!?”

I want to follow Joanne wherever she goes. Right, I must go.

It didn’t take long for her words to dye Alex through and through.

“Isn’t it the best, Joanne-sama! So you mean to say this, right? ―You want to destroy not just the Kenneth Orthodox and the Aaros Temple Order but the entire world! You should have said so sooner! It sounds like so much fun!?”

“Ah, good. I knew I could trust you.”

Joanne, relieved, felt the weight lift off her shoulders.

Confirming that Alex’s eyes were not lying, she was convinced that this man could be useful.

He seemed to have the personality of a jester who wished for destruction.

“You are to work for me as my loyal retainer. Understand?”

“Of course! I’ll do whatever you say, just tell me what it is.”

“Got it. I’m going to talk about the plan to create a small world. Listen carefully, okay?”

Alex leaned in to listen to Joanne’s story.

….

The core of the plan revolved around a person named Oakley.

To cure Oakley’s short-lived flesh, they had to transform Oakley into a being far removed from the concept of lifespan.

For that purpose, unfortunately, all humans around the world would have to be sacrificed for Oakley.

By annihilating all of humanity, we could create a world without conflict and enjoy eternal happiness—

In essence, Joanne’s ‘plan for a small world’ was to bring about a catastrophe greater than Aaros’s plan, which intended to sacrifice the entire population of the Holy Nation Geluid and to collapse the entire world if necessary to prolong Oakley’s life.

The scale of the plan, surpassing that of Aaros, astonished Alex.

Just imagining it made sweat burst from his forehead!

“If we leave the root of disaster, it will become the seed of the next conflict. Even if individuals can understand each other, the more people there are, the more friction increases. I want a small world that is complete with just Oakley and me. Of course, in that small world, there is a place prepared for you—”

…..

Normality and madness are two different minds mixed together, and inside Joanne, a chaotic mind that no one can imagine is complete.

She has no hesitation or mercy, to the point where she can offer anyone and everyone for the one she loves.

Joanne’s ambition was, her life was, about to be dedicated for the sake of the person she loves.

Oakley, who does not know the full extent of the plan, will end up being danced in the palm of her hand.

Worst of all, Oakley’s ‘Orthodox Victory Route’ and Joanne’s ‘Small World Plan’ followed the same path up to a certain extent.

Specifically, the equalization of the forces of orthodoxy and heresy—Joanne had to perform internal operations for that, which ended up piggybacking on Oakley’s actions to some extent.

Therefore, Joanne will fully support Celestia’s brainwashing countermeasure.

By equalizing the forces of both camps and wearing them down to tatters, she will then swoop in to take advantage.

In the process, Oakley might misunderstand.

‘Perhaps Joanne really became my ally—’ It’s a fatal misunderstanding for Oakley, but for Joanne, it was also a pure truth.

Joanne is on Oakley’s side. She acts with his best interests in mind. There can be no greater happiness than Oakley living a long life.

After all, isn’t it normal to wish for your beloved to live long?

Until the plan is complete, there will likely be many clashes with Oakley.

Beyond dialogue, it might even come to killing each other.

But in the end, he should understand. I’m sure he would be grateful and say something like, ‘Joanne, thank you for creating a happy world’.

For Oakley, I’d do anything and want to be allowed to do anything.

Right now, his mind is clouded with distractions, so we can’t communicate in a way that melts each other’s heart, but once everything is over, I want to resume the dialogue just like before

I want to be a part of his body that throbs within him, sharing even the slightest discomfort.

I want to be the girl who can support him from the inside of his body.

I want to engage in sweet acts like normal lovers do.

To gaze at each other meaninglessly, and when we can’t hold it in anymore, to burst into giggles.

To be asked why I’m laughing and to reply, ‘It’s nothing.’

To tickle the palm of his hand and coyly entice him.

To draw close without either initiating and sharing a light kiss.

To engage in lewd acts with him and fall into a deep, intimate relationship with him.

No, even just an embrace would be fine. Just touching each other is enough.

I want his proof. As long as time allows, I want to feel him.

I want to know his weaknesses, and I want him to know my weaknesses. I will embrace his weakness, so please acknowledge mine.

I want to bear his child.

I want to drown him in my heart.

I want to savor his body. Blood, bodily fluids, flesh, anything.

Red, purple, yellow. I don’t want to die before my beloved. I want to die together.

I want to be there at his death.

—To live with him without any worries.

Happiness, primitiveness, decadence, something wild and full, like in the light, without any restraints, in a ruined world… forever…

That was Joanne’s wish.

(Oh no, I got lost in my daydreams again. I have to pull myself together in front of Alex…)

Regaining her composure, Joanne cleared her throat and continued talking to the blond buzz-cut guy.

“Either way, we need Oakley to get stronger. You too, Alex. If you don’t have the skills to blow away half of an Executive if the perfect opportunity arises, you can’t keep up with my plan.”

“I see, so that’s why I’m also being sent to the Northeast Branch to follow after Oakley-senpai.”

Ultimately, it wasn’t just Kenneth Orthodox they had to confront, but also the members of the Aaros Temple Order.

The more skilled they were, the better.

“After the stay at the Northeast Branch, Oakley will find some reason to infiltrate the city of the orthodox faith. But this time, I can’t be there to protect him all the time. That’s why I want you to protect Oakley.”

“Yeah-yeah…! Of course, leave it to me!!”

“….Let me ask again, are you sure about this, Alex? I’m planning to go against Aaros-sama, you know.”

“I don’t care! Ever since Joanne-sama saved me, I’ve been thinking of dedicating my life to you!”

“Is that so…”

Joanne let out a big exhale. She thought she had a good subordinate.

Alex, too, thought he had the best boss.

A psychopath and a psychopath joining hands to lead Oakley to the greatest conclusion(?).

And now, Alex, who had been monitoring Oakley’s movements, witnessed Oakley being dragged into Stella’s private room.

Alex, who had been entrusted with Oakley’s protection, watched the whole thing and felt despair.

“Eeekk… Oakley-senpai is going to be eaten! Double meaning…”

……

TL/N :Double meaning xD