Yomagn’tho was, in fact, an existence filled with hostility toward humanity.
Within the Cthulhu Mythos setting, it had always sought the destruction of mankind.
However, after the Chat Group forcibly merged Ren Kurose and Yomagn’tho together, Ren Kurose became the dominant consciousness.
Because Ren Kurose had been human before his transmigration, he no longer possessed any particular hostility toward humanity.
Of course, it wasn’t as though he felt especially fond of humans either.
After all, Ren Kurose himself had also been influenced by Yomagn’tho.
That was why, even now, he rarely interacted with the ordinary humans inside Chaldea.
Of course, there was another reason.
If humans remained in contact with him for too long, they would gradually be affected.
Their minds would become exhausted, their spirits would weaken, and other similar side effects would appear.
Because of that, Ren Kurose generally avoided prolonged interaction with them.
Cú Chulainn, on the other hand, had already become familiar with almost everyone in Chaldea thanks to his carefree, outgoing personality.
However, at this moment, Romani took the initiative to find Ren Kurose.
“What?
You want me to say my True Name again?”
Ren Kurose looked somewhat surprised.
Romani had specifically come to ask about his True Name once more.
“That’s right.
You’re Fujimaru’s first Servant, after all.
I need to understand you better so I can properly support the two of you.”
Romani smiled.
“You don’t mind saying it again, do you?”
Ren Kurose frowned slightly.
He couldn’t quite understand what Romani was trying to do.
Still, he repeated his True Name.
“Yomagn’tho Ren Kurose.”
“Yomagn’tho…
So that’s what those four syllables I couldn’t hear before were.”
Romani repeated the name clearly.
That immediately surprised Ren Kurose.
This time, Romani had actually heard the entire thing.
Why hadn’t he been able to before?
Thinking about it, Ren Kurose’s gaze shifted toward Romani’s hand.
There was now a ring on one of his fingers— something that hadn’t been there before.
The moment Ren Kurose saw it, he understood.
It was one of Solomon’s Ten Rings.
They were rings bestowed by God, proof of the King of Magecraft and the progenitor of magecraft.
When all ten were gathered together, they could render all human magecraft ineffective and bring it under the wearer’s control.
Nine of those rings were currently in Goetia’s possession.
The final one— was with Romani.
Romani repeated the name under his breath twice more.
Very soon, his expression became solemn.
Even while wearing the ring, he could still feel an inexplicable pressure coming from that name.
After a moment, he slowly spoke to Ren Kurose.
“Sorry to trouble you today.
Oh, right—Fujimaru was looking for you.”
“Okay.
Got it.”
The two then parted ways.
Romani immediately began searching for any information related to the name Yomagn’tho.
As for Ren Kurose, he really did head over to Gudako.
There wasn’t anything especially important happening.
She simply wanted to grow closer to him.
Mash, Gudako’s first Servant, was also there.
And since Ren Kurose was, in the literal sense, the first Servant Gudako believed she had summoned, she wanted him to accompany her while she trained and improved.
However, the moment Ren Kurose arrived— a certain Fourth Beast immediately became vigilant.
In fact, when Ren Kurose first met Fou, Fou’s fur had instantly stood on end.
It had sensed an enormous threat from Ren Kurose.
Like a creature reacting purely on instinct, Fou would bare its teeth at him whenever he came near.
After spending some time together, however, things had improved somewhat.
Their relationship still wasn’t particularly good, though.
Ren Kurose didn’t have much to do after arriving.
Still, watching Gudako working hard wasn’t a bad way to pass the time.
Then, suddenly—
Ren Kurose sensed a summoning.
It felt somewhat similar to when Daybit had summoned him before.
That immediately caught Ren Kurose by surprise.
He quickly closed his eyes as though taking a brief nap while shifting his perspective back to his true body.
…
Within the endless void, the star-sized sphere of flame suddenly became active.
It was Yomagn’tho.
The flames forming the three-petaled pattern grew even brighter.
Yomagn’tho Ren Kurose had once again sensed a summoning.
And so—
He cast down His gaze.
His gaze pierced through the barriers between dimensional universes and descended upon a certain world.
There, He saw the person who had summoned Him.
Unexpectedly, the summoner was someone He knew very well.
Because she was also a member of the Chat Group.
That’s right.
One of the people in the same Chat Group as Him—
Apparently, after Ren Kurose had previously posted the method for summoning him in the group, she had memorized it.
What Ren Kurose hadn’t expected was that the first person to actually seek his power wouldn’t be Mitsuri Kanroji.
Instead— it was the Oni girl, Rem.
That’s right.
The one who had summoned Him was Rem.
At this moment, Rem was in terrible condition.
Her presence was extremely weak.
She seemed to be injured.
There was no one else around her.
However, traces of battle could clearly be seen nearby.
Not only had Rem recited the incantation used to summon Him— she had also begun asking for help in the Chat Group.
Rem: Sister Yuekui, could you give me one bottle of that medicine from your world?
Bai Yuekui: Of course.
But what happened?
Are you okay?
Rem: I was attacked by a mabeast while going to the village to purchase supplies.
I was also cursed.
Bai Yuekui: What?
I’ll send it to you right away.
Rem: Mm.
Thank you, Sister Yuekui.
Rem will repay you later.
Bai Yuekui: There’s really no need to be so polite.
Soon afterward, Bai Yuekui sent over a red packet.
Rem successfully received the medicine from the world of Ling Cage.
Afterward, she looked around again.
Just in case, she had clearly recited the incantation used to summon Him.
So why couldn’t she see Him anywhere?
Unlike the older members, Rem had joined the Chat Group later and had never experienced the terrifying incident caused by Ren Kurose’s first message.
Because of that, she had felt absolutely no psychological pressure when deciding to summon Him.
Forget it.
I’ll try the medicine first.
That was what Rem thought.
However, she failed to notice— that the moment she finished reciting the incantation, He had already manifested.
He was still a crimson sphere of flame.
And He was slowly growing larger.
He floated high in the sky directly above Rem’s head.
She simply hadn’t looked up and noticed Him yet.
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