Ch. 1 Prologue

ー The apocalyptic sky

"Sorry, Kaguya-senpai. Risha." I muttered to myself.

I committed the greatest betrayal against my beloved comrades with whom I had fought alongside for so long.

My father who was always at the risk of succumbing to the charms of the girls next door.

My mother who held a bloody festival where she hit Father with 26 consecutive blows.

My older brother who appears to be an intellectual and cool type, but in reality, has a fetish for erotic games and ASMR that make innocent, beautiful girls moan obscenely.

My younger sister who got completely immersed in the VTuber world and ended up spending a fortune using our father's credit card.

Are you still living well?

If you heard this, you would probably respond with "Impossible". After all, I was on my way to buy a magic card (already paid for) when I was hit by a direct attack from a truck and exploded into pieces.

Truck: "I activate the quick-play spell 'Murder' from my hand! I can kill the opposing player without question! Take that, you evil octopus!". Is that how it feels? What an utter garbage.

So, who am i exactly? The answer is simple. The truth is, I got reincarnated into another world. Yes, it's one of those reincarnation trucks that has been losing popularity lately. It felt like they're taking the opportunity to make it popular again. Truly garbage.

So I'm composing these thoughts in another world right now. Well, this another world life is coming to an end though.

"What are you doing?! Aria-chan?!"

"Why did you break our wings, Alpheria?! We need an explanation!"

I was reincarnated into a futuristic science fiction world. And it's a dystopia.

Humanity has been gathering all the planet's resources for the advancement of science, and even tried to abandon the planet itself and travel into space, until the planet is turned into pudding.

The people was then attacked by the "Wise", a murderous species that only preys on humans, and 70% of the human population was wiped out.

Who would have thought that I would experience TS reincarnation in such a world?

Moreover, as an orphan who is talented, it is inevitable that they will receive what is called a "draft notice" in the mail.

And so i fought over and over and over again. I was furious and thought, "What's with this light novel setting that weapons can only be operated by women?"

"You see, I'm a reincarnated person, and you two still have so much to live for. So for me, I don't think it would be right to let you guys die."

It was a really brutal fight. During the first battle, everyone in my class except for me died. My teacher, who could be said to have been a mentor in life itself, has also passed away. And I wasn't even able to reach the person i wanted to protect the most anymore.

Honestly, I don't know how many times I failed. But still, I kept walking, I was able to keep walking.

It was the worst possible world, but I was blessed with the most amazing encounters that more than made up for it. Yes, ever since my previous life I've always been confident in my talent for finding a good partner.

So, relying on the hope that floated like a heat haze at the bottom of the water, I was able to continue moving forward through the darkness, with no clear future.

But those days are now over. The darkness cleared.

My wish came true. Although we made countless mistakes, we still managed to grasp the future.

So let's go home. To the world filled with light that we have always dreamed of.

ーOr so i thought.

After all, the world was cruel no matter where you went. A power that the disaster left behind as a parting gift. If it gets out of control, humanity will truly be destroyed this time.

So we made up our mind. We nod to each other and take off. Prepared to suppress it even if it means sacrificing ourself.

If there are three of us, it won't be so bad if we go together. It won't be so scary. We had accomplished that and were smiling at the sight of it all, but then I betrayed them.

Because, this is just too much.

It's fine for me. After all, it's my second life. If I count my past life, i've lived for roughly thirty years. I am well aware of the warmth of family, the peaceful atmosphere, the restful days, and the blue skies.

But they are different. They only know this cruel world. They don't know the atmosphere of peace or even the beauty of the blue sky.

Even though they haven't even lived for twenty years, they've worked so hard to find that out.

"Yeah, you both should live after all."

There's no way I can forgive that. With pride in their hearts, they sang songs of hope with their lives. Then it's cruel to say that there is no reward for it.

So I took away their power to fly and soar alone to destroy that disaster.

“Bye bye~”

I wave to the two of them as they reach out their hands towards me, my emotions flowing from my heart.

I look up to the end of the sky, and to go even higher.

Haaah... I've always hated self-sacrifice.

I'm quite a twisted person.

When I see things like this, I honestly think, "Oh, yeah, the author is just trying to tell me that the main character is a good person, how annoying."

But when it happened to me, I realized it wasn't a matter of logic. I'm well aware that I'm selfish and self-righteous, and that from the outside it seems annoying when I try to appear like a good person.

ーAfter all, I want the people I care about to stay alive.

Cutting through the wind and crossing the apocalyptic sky.

A false sun shines there.

The light of condemnation that judges humanity for its sins.

The colors of that sun are divinely dazzling.

If I remember correctly, this sun appeared 150 years ago.

Because of this thing, people living today don't know what a blue sky is like. After all, the sky is the very proof of humanity's sins; its symbol. Hence the beauty of clear skies and overwhelming grandeur. They don't even have the concept that nature is beautiful.

We know that it was none other than humanity that destroyed it. Therefore, it is not hard to understand the opinion that it is our own fault.

However, there is no reason why people living today should be unhappy because of mistakes that happened long ago.

My soul is a foreigner, that's why I thought there was no place for me in this world. I'm a half-baked person who can never forget her past life.

I thought we would never be able to share the same values, and that our relationship would continue as if separated by a pane of glass.

I want to show the blue sky to these girls who have destroyed my shallow resignation. I want the women who reached out to me when I was feeling depressed to know this:

「The sky is not a symbol of sin, but of freedom.」

Ah, that's not like me.

That's not like me at all.

In my previous life, I would never have thought something like this. I was more self-centered and unpleasant.

Considering someone like me, I guess I accomplished something. For better or worse, i got influenced by this world. I would like to think that things have gotten a little better.

I Grabbed my sword.

I Sang a song.

[Are you listening, Alpheria? Songs connect people's hearts. Convey the feelings inside you to your friends and fans.If you do that, everyone who receives your feelings will surely respond in kind. It is our mission at Valkyrie to expand these connections. Please don't forget, Alpheria. The resonance of hearts that is created through song is the only way to save people.]

I still remember, Sensei. And now the time has come. I will return the feelings I have received from everyone. With definite results.

“――――――♪”

There is no magic in this world, but instead song is the trigger for supernatural powers.

I was also made to do idol activities because it was believed that the pneuma of people's feelings could become a source of power.

I formed a group with those two and sing and dance on stage.

We are the idols who sing, dance and fight.

I've had a tendency to be cynical since my previous life.

Naturally, at first I was embarrassed and hated being an idol, but the presence of my friends and fans helped me correct my stupid prejudices and start looking at it in a positive light.

I hope this reaches them too, but that's a bit too pretentious so I'll stop here for now.

“――――――♪”

I continued to sing.

As I write the lyrics, my body screams in pain. What I am singing now is called 'The Song of Great Blooming Flowers'.

Originally a rite performed in front of many people. Since I was trying to do it all alone, you can imagine the backlash I would face.

In an instant, intense pain runs through my entire body, and I can feel myself decomposing.

The sword suddenly became heavy.

No. My left arm was shattered.

“――――――♪”

Still, I continued to sing.

I continued to sing with my soul burning. Not metaphorically, but it's actually burning.

The outside of my body is shattering like glass. The life force within my body flows out like a dam has broken. Even after paying that price, I still continue –

I'm Alpheria.

Alpheria Linker.

A Valkyrie and Trinity∆'s center position.

So, sing, keep singing...! Even if my body cannot be cremated anymore...!

My sword shines with an aurora.

“... I hope the weather will be better."

Putting all my soul into it, I swung his sword down, shattering my entire body.

The huge slash gushed forth, slicing the false sun into pieces.

My vision is dyed in a flash of light.

… Aah. I was fully prepared for this. But even though it's the second time, I'm still scared of dying.

Memories well up like bubbles. Lights revolved a second time. What remained in my mind was a certain promise.

ーSomeday, let's eat Gyari Gyari-chan together again under the blue sky.

"...I couldn't keep my promise."

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They say what happens twice can happen a third time, but…

“Ogyaa~ ogyaa~”

I've become a baby again.

"Hey, senpai. This kid, she's crying like she's doing it out of a sense of duty."

"That's it! This child is a reincarnated person!"

"Are you crazy?"

… Hmm?

Eh? Huh?

... Isn't this Japanese?

"But it's still a terrible story. Abandoning a newborn in front of an orphanage. Treating them like a stray cat!"

"There's no way we commoners could understand the circumstances of the upper class citizens. By the way, did you just ask your senior if he was crazy? Tell me honestly, okay?"

"Well, let's start by making some milk. By the way, is this girl half-Japanese? I've never seen silver hair before."

“Are you even listening?”

Yeah, it's Japanese after all.

I felt like I heard a really bleak conversation, but I was sure it was in Japanese.

So, basically, I…

Died in Japan and reincarnated in another world?

And then died in that other world too?

And so I was reincarnated in Japan...?!

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