Chapter 59: The World's Circle of Logic! Saving the Demon God Akemi Homura! The Start of the Rebellion!
〜A Certain Magical Index World〜
Great Britain Puritan Church—
Laura danced with her graceful figure, twirling in the sanctuary. At this moment, she also understood everything Madoka had done.
"So that's it. That's why I wished for me to end all witches with my own hands, not just eliminate them?"
Madoka wished to end all witches. If Madoka could defeat one hundred witches at once, she herself would inevitably become a witch. Then, one of those hundred witches would be—a saturated Madoka.
However, the problem lies in this: to eliminate the saturated Madoka, the newborn Madoka must be stronger than the saturated one. And if the newborn Madoka is stronger, the saturated Madoka will become even stronger—it's a death loop.
So, to end this loop, the saturated Madoka cannot have a causal connection with the newborn Madoka.
Then, it is necessary to create multiple Madokas who travel through time to eliminate each other. Thus, she must transform into the concept of the Law of Cycles, fighting endlessly~
In the end, everyone seemed to have a happy ending, with Madoka becoming a god, protecting this universe~
And Magical Girls would not fall into despair as witches, suffering endless pain.
"But don't forget, there are still witches in hell~"
Laura chuckled, gazing at Homura on the screen.
From the moment she made that wish, wasn't it already destined for her to become a demon?
That despair, even she, a great demon, trembled at it~
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『 Don't forget, somewhere, someone will always fight for you—
As long as you remember her, you will never be alone—
A solitary figure walks in this hopeless world.
The shield on Homura Akemi's arm had disappeared. The person she wanted to protect was no longer there; what was there left to guard?
The color of despair is formless. It transforms into chaotic wings, mixed with a myriad of colorful blacks, corroding, devouring—
Breaking through the cage, it wanted to break!
"—Hang in there," Madoka's voice came, and the Law of Cycles appeared to guide Homura. Countless lines attempted to sever those despairing wings and bring the girl in.
But—
Chh—
The moment Homura heard Madoka's voice, an even more despairing color burst forth from her!
Her long black hair danced in the wind. The girl raised her head, her purple eyes seemingly stained with the darkness of despair!
She faced the Law of Cycles, tearing through her restraints, soaring straight into the sky!
That so-called nightmare formed of despair, before her, was like a firefly next to a bright moon!
In an instant, the encroaching wings blotted out the sky, and everything was completely devoured by the color of despair in the girl's heart! 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Sakura Kinomoto (Cardcaptor Sakura): "Waaah! Wait, what is this again! Didn't they say there were no more witches! Wuwu, this kind of Magical Girl is too terrifying. Madoka, you Magical Girls are practically a suicide squad!" ]
[ Kero-chan (Cardcaptor Sakura): "Hmph, Sakura, now you know how good I am!" ]
[ Ruby (Type-Moon): "Tsk, that's because you haven't seen our world. Also, what's annoying is that Madoka, you became a god, but you didn't dismember Kyubey directly. That's such a waste, isn't it? Give him the Ten Great Tortures of the medieval!" ]
[ Aizen (Bleach): "It's not that there are no more witches; it's that after becoming a witch, they are guided by the Law of Cycles. But now, Homura Akemi doesn't seem very satisfied with this arrangement." ]
[ Jogo (Jujutsu Kaisen): "They both originate from negative emotions… why is the Magical Girl so terrifying, it's not even on the same level!" ]
[ Poseidon (???): "The gap between you is like the difference between a weakling with not even one magnetic field and a supermaniac with a trillion magnetic fields." ]
[ Anti-Spiral (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann): "How can a mere collection of negative emotions compare to something terrifying born from causality?" ]
[ Mash kyrielight (Type-Moon): "Then… can Homura change Madoka? Does Madoka really want to become such a void existence? Perhaps she can change it again through her time ability?" ]
[ Merlin (Type-Moon): "Impossible. The current Madoka has become the supreme truth of this universe. She transcends all rules. Besides, how can truth be touched? Even with Homura's utmost efforts, even if she becomes a demon, she can no longer change anything." ]
[ Loki (MCU): "They are no longer beings of the same dimension. Loneliness will forever accompany Homura Akemi." ]
[ The Zero-Point Observer (3-Body Problem): "High-dimensional beings can observe low-dimensional beings, but this relationship can never be reversed." ]
[ Quetzalcoatl (Type-Moon): "Hahahaha! I don't think so. I, big sister, love cheering on running athletes, because, for life, this is only natural!" ]
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〜Type-Moon World, ????? Worldline, Chaldea〜
"The person she wanted to protect is no longer there… Even though she knows she's still alive, the distance between Homura and Madoka is so vast...."
Mash clenched her fists.
Her purple eyes gazed resolutely at the orange-haired girl in front of her.
Even if she sacrifices everything, even with this broken body, she must protect her Senpai…!
She will forever stand in front of her Senpai!
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〜Boardtop World Disboard, Zero Timeline〜
"I absolutely don't want to be separated from Riku…!"
Schwi buried herself in the boy's arms, her voice quiet but unwavering.
Riku hesitated, then asked gently,
"Okay… but how many years do you have left to live, Schwi?"
"About 900 years,"
She replied without lifting her head.
"Uh… hah! Then I'll just have to work really hard!"
He said, forcing a bright laugh.
Schwi finally looked up at him, eyes steady.
"Not 'just' work hard—you must. Because… just as Homura cannot bear a world without Madoka… Schwi cannot bear a world without Riku."
Riku froze at the quiet intensity in her words.
After a beat, Schwi added, soft but resolute:
"…If Riku insists on separating, then Schwi will create a world with only Riku in it."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa—wait!"
Riku yelped, his voice rising in gentle panic..
"Don't say things like that… Please."
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〜Three-Body Problem World〜
"Continue to create gods!"
The entire Zero-Point Observer collective agreed.
This time, they grasped the most crucial point, the most important point besides the emotional converter!
That was causality!
If vast causality was beyond their control, why not switch to one with weaker causality?
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〜Type-Moon World, Witch on the Holy Night Worldline〜
"Time magic… but in the end, the wish still wasn't granted, it's like falling from one hell into another."
The wind blew through the girl's clothes and long red hair. Touko Aozaki disappeared from her spot.
As the Fifth Magician, she still preferred the feeling of a good fistfight.
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Everyone was completely at a loss as to how the plot would unfold. Homura had turned dark, but before Madoka, who had become a god, an infinite box-level being, was there really any room for resistance?
Everyone saw clearly: God loves all people, but the demon loves only God.
This meant that Madoka could not abandon humanity for Homura, even if she saw Homura cycle countless times for her; Madoka's heart showed no wavering.
Thinking this, a strange, inexplicable expression appeared on everyone's faces…
Hiss, though it might be disrespectful, it seemed undeniably true: a saint had become the supreme god?
Although she killed when necessary, in everyone's eyes, she was too gentle.
This god… what a pity. After seeing how a god was born, everyone inexplicably felt a sense of anticlimax. Because the most spectacular part had already been seen, what else was worth watching next?
Could there be anything more shocking than Madoka becoming a god?
Everyone burst out laughing at the thought; such a thing was simply impossible!
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Barrage〜
Archer Homura's ultimate move, Black Wings of Corrosion!
Homura's Soul Gem couldn't hold on any longer, which meant that Madoka the Goddess was about to accept her.
Madoka, you are too cruel.
The beginning of Demon God Homura Akemi!
〜Puella Magi Madoka Magica World〜
"Homura…"
Madoka hesitated, looking at Homura on the screen. Madoka felt heartbroken, but for everyone… she had to do this.
So, what would happen to Homura next?
She should become a witch and be guided by the Law of Cycles, right?
Madoka thought so, but when she looked up again and saw the scene on the screen, she was stunned.
"How could this be…"
The girl murmured blankly.
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『 There is a group of people who pray for hope, accept curses, and fight endlessly. They are Magical Girls—
Having grasped the price of miracles, their souls are endowed with the mission of battle, and their end is the salvation brought by extinction.
Finally disappearing from the world, they are freed from the despairing cycle of causality.
The day of reckoning will come one day. We await the guidance of the Law of Cycles while continuously fighting.
In this hopeless world that only repeats sorrow and hatred, I dream of meeting that cherished smile from the past again.
Brilliant light, a wish that everyone can smile…
"—" Kaname Madoka woke up from her dream in a daze, her pink eyes appearing somewhat vacant.
"What, it was a dream."
The girl hugged the rabbit doll in her hands, dazed for a long time, then cutely closed her eyes.
"Is it already morning?"
"Good morning, Kyubey~" Madoka rubbed her sleepy eyes, not forgetting to pet the fluffy white creature on her bedside.
A gentle and reliable stay-at-home dad, a strong and somewhat quirky mom, and a cute and clever younger brother.
On the way, Madoka met Kyoko and Sayaka. The two lived together; their relationship was very good, but they always bickered. Was this what girls called 'red and blue make a good couple'?
Kaname Madoka truly enjoyed her current life because she had a family who loved her and good friends.
It was truly happy~ 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Tohsaka Rin (Type-Moon): "Wait, wait! I'm completely confused now! What kind of strange development is this? Didn't Madoka disappear?! Am I under a genjutsu?!" ]
[ Kyubey (Puella Magi Madoka Magica): "Indeed, it's very strange. Madoka has become the Law of Cycles; it's impossible for her to be here." ]
[ Li Huowang (Dao of the Bizarre Immortal): "Crazy! They're all crazy! Hahahaha! Yi Donglai, quickly give me two needles! This Daoist is about to ascend the mantis ladder, hahahaha!" ]
[ Jibril (No game, No life): "Could this be another one of Homura Akemi's timelines? But that's not right. After the Law of Cycles ends everything, Homura shouldn't be able to cycle back to the point of causal eruption, right? It can't be that Homura's power is even more terrifying than Madoka's, can it?" ]
[ Sayaka Miki (Puella Magi Madoka Magica): "What 'red and blue make a good couple'! I'd rather be a couple with that red fire extinguisher than with her!" ]
[ Kyoko Sakura (Puella Magi Madoka Magica): "As if anyone wants to be with you!" ]
[ Aqua (KonoSuba): "Let's leave professional matters to professionals. There is always only one truth! This is a genjutsu!" ]
[ Shimura Danzo (Naruto): "Exactly! The inherently evil Uchiha! This old man will!" ]
[ Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan): "Alright, first we rule out that answer. Uncle Mouri, how about you give another answer?" ]
[ Kogoro Mouri (Detective Conan): "Sleeping Kogoro Mouri is here! In my opinion, this is also a timeline in Homura Akemi's cycle." ]
[ Conan Edogawa (Detective Conan): "Good, another one ruled out." ]
[ Chunni Gilgamesh (Type-Moon): "Hmph hahahaha!!! Another good show! How truly interesting! My abs are really going to split from laughing at you mongrels!" ]
[ .....]
〜Detective Conan World〜
"Bang—! You rotten brat!"
Kogoro Mouri punched Conan on the head, and a large bump immediately appeared.
"You brat! I'm a great detective, just watch!"
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〜Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann World〜
"Eh, where's Homura Akemi? Is she a transfer student again?"
Simon looked bewildered, his mind completely unable to process it.
"Hahahaha! In my opinion, someone wants to use their life as a drill to break through the Law of Cycles!"
Kamina embraced Simon, laughing wildly.
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Everyone frowned, unsure where to begin their analysis.
It was still the familiar beginning, but Kyubey was already by Madoka's side. No… Madoka herself, being the Law of Cycle, was the strangest point, wasn't it?
Could it be an avatar?
The complete supreme being's power phases were something this world could not withstand.
So, they could only exist in their self-established isolated phase, the "Hidden World," to prevent the world's collapse. And to appear, they could only rely on avatars.
Could it be like this…?
But they had seen clearly before that everything about Madoka had disappeared, and why was the current Madoka just an ordinary girl without a trace of divinity?
Endless questions appeared in everyone's minds. Unable to find answers, they could only continue watching the screen.
.....
『 "Fellow students! Even if you successfully survived the world's end predicted by the Mayan calendar, are you perhaps getting a bit overconfident?!"
"No, no, this is just the beginning~ Corresponding to a certain religious ritual day, there will be six solar and lunar eclipses."
"Isn't that terrifying! Isn't that terrible!" The Early teacher rambled on the stage, speaking nonsensically.
She seemed like a ditzy, scatterbrained teacher, but in reality, she was not normal at all.
And Madoka just happened to know the fundamental reason: it was something all older single women dreaded!
Unable to find a marriage partner! 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "Heh heh… So sorry for being an older single woman!" ]
[ Yukinoshita Haruno (Oregairu): "Hahahaha! It's okay, Hiratsuka-sensei, you smoke, drink, and hit people, but you're a good woman!" ]
[ Mandricardo (Type-Moon): "Is that really a compliment?" ]
[ Tezcatlipoca (Type-Moon): "Hey, hey! I need to correct something. The Mayan prophecy is real. In Aztec civilization, Earth civilization has been destroyed countless times, okay?" ]
[ Haibara Ai (Detective Conan): "Saying 'the end of the world' isn't entirely wrong, is it? If Madoka hadn't become a god to save the world… no, Madoka destroyed and then created this world, didn't she?" ]
[ Quetzalcoatl (Type-Moon): "Hahahaha! I told you, the Mayans are quite accurate~" ]
[ .....]
〜Type-Moon World, ????? Worldline〜
In the 7th singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia
"Grumble—!"
Jaguar Warrior puffed out her cheeks, full of displeasure.
"Why can Onee-santalk up there, but I can't!"
"Ara ara~ It's because a certain annoying person is also up there. If you meet him, bad chemical reactions will happen,"
The big sister patiently comforted her, narrowing her eyes.
"If we were chosen too, I would definitely let you talk."
"I won't! I want to talk!"
"Be good~"
"I won't—Snap"
Unbeknownst to her, the big sister's hand had already moved towards Jaguar Warrior's… head—
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『 At the students' reminder, Teacher Saotome quickly remembered that she had important business today!
That was the arrival of a new transfer student.
"Homura Akemi, please come in~"
A cute, shy girl with a ponytail and old red-framed glasses introduced herself.
But Madoka and the others were surprised to discover that this student named Homura Akemi also possessed a Soul Gem!
After class, everyone learned from Mami-senpai that Homura Akemi was here to help as a Magical Girl.
And Homura's magic was to combine punches, compressing her attacks to several times their power! 』
『 .....』
『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Dumbfounded, everyone across the Myriad Worlds was completely dumbfounded.
No… what exactly was going on?!
How could they not understand anything at all?!
Which timeline was this?!
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〜Puella Magi Madoka Magica World〜
"So there's a world like this, too."
Madoka's face showed a happy expression. To Madoka, this Homura was the original Homura.
No despair, no pain, just a cute Homura who fought alongside them in a world reformed by the Law of Cycles.
But…
However beautiful it was now, it would be equally despairing later.
It hurts, it hurts so much. Knowing the truth, I'm too pained to speak.
Madoka created… the Demon God! Save Demon God Homura Akemi!
Madoka's expression gradually turned pale. No… it definitely won't happen!
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