You looked at the ancient evil djinn with calm, absolute authority and spoke plainly, your voice echoing through the shattered void:
"The reason is simple.
You have two choices right now:
Get erased completely, right here and now…
Or become a human. An S-rank adventurer with the power of Earth and basic watch magic. Start a new life, do good, live normally, and die of old age like any other human."
The First Djinn was silent for a long moment. His massive crimson form slowly shrank and condensed until he took on a more humanoid shape — still imposing, but no longer god-like.
Finally, he spoke, his ancient voice now carrying a trace of resignation:
"…I choose the second one."
You nodded once.
"Good choice."
You snapped your fingers.
A surge of your unrestricted power washed over the First Djinn. All of his ancient, evil, omnipotent djinn essence was completely erased — every trace of his original power stripped away, leaving behind only the faintest echo that would never return.
In its place, you granted him a new, modest existence:
The body and soul of an ordinary human.
The strength, skills, and potential of an S-rank adventurer.
Basic Earth-element magic (simple manipulation of soil, rock, and minor plant growth).
A completely clean slate — no memories of his evil past, only a vague sense that he had been given a second chance.
The transformed being — now a tall, dark-haired man in simple traveler's clothes — stood before you, looking stunned. He touched his own face and body, then slowly knelt.
"Thank you… for sparing my life. I will not waste this chance."
You looked down at him without warmth or hatred, simply stating:
"Go. Help repair the damage you and the others caused. Live well. If you ever turn back to evil… I will know."
He bowed deeply, then vanished in a flash of light, teleporting directly to the damaged areas of the Azure Kingdom to begin making amends.
You returned to the battlefield above the capital.
The merged cosmic horror was gone. The remaining demons had been wiped out. Miya, Lukas, Liora, and the four heroes stood victorious, though tired.
Miya rushed to your side immediately, tail curling around your waist.
"My lord… it's over?"
Lukas landed beside you, shadows settling. "Big brother… the threat is eliminated."
The capital was heavily damaged but no longer under attack. Citizens were slowly emerging from hiding, looking up at the now-calming sky in disbelief and relief.
The First Djinn (now a simple S-rank human adventurer) had already begun helping with repairs in the distance, using his new modest earth magic to mend cracked streets and buildings.