⚫ Hello everyone, Ixion here.
⚫ It's been a while since we last saw each other. How long has it been?
⚫ Time for an artificial intelligence like me is redundant. It could be centuries, and I'll feel it as if they were days.
⚫ Anyway, let's move on to what's important: the Q&A section of this volume.
⚫ We'll start with the least welcome guests.
Sound of thunder and booing*
😈 Uriiiiii! The Sacred King Findor-sama is here! Bow before me, false humans!
Electrocutes him for being an idiot*
⚫ Are you going to calm down?
😈 I will, I'm sorry.
⚫ Good. Let's move on to the first question.
⚫ Findor, why did you make the decision to invade the kingdom of Altfode?
😈 That's simple. To destroy the Demon King.
⚫ I see. And did you never think that Demon King could be stronger than you? After all, he destroyed two countries without anyone's help.
😈 That's irrelevant.
⚫ I understand. Next question.
⚫ Why does the sacred kingdom hate humans so much?
😈 In the past, humans uprooted us, and we had to flee to a place where we wouldn't be discriminated against. It's natural to hate them.
⚫ But Findor, according to the information in volume 8, you discriminate among yourselves. Whether by status or by preference, is that true?
😈 That's right, every society has rules to follow.
😈 Ours, being more advanced, has paradigms about social classes and prejudices. For example, half-breeds are criticized because it's their parents' fault for mixing with a human.
⚫ Really? Does that mean humans can mix with you?
😈 That's right, and the reason is—
⚫ Don't give spoilers, and besides, I can't stand you anymore.
Sends him flying from his chair into the sky*
⚫ Well, I'm sorry you had to see that. Let's move on to the next guest.
Relaxing music starts playing*
🖤 Huh? What is this place?
⚫ Elaine, welcome.
🖤 Huh? What are you?
⚫ That's not important.
⚫ What matters here is that they explained what you have to do, right?
🖤 Yes, but…
⚫ Let's go to the questions.
⚫ Elaine, please tell us: What does it feel like, such an abrupt change in personality?
⚫ You spent less than a week in the Bradford territory and suddenly became more down-to-earth and accepted Lyle. Our readers want to know the justification for that.
Blushes from embarrassment*
🖤 Well, it's as you say, it was an abrupt change, but it was of my own will.
🖤 Thanks to Ada-san and what happened, I understood what was wrong and what I had to change.
🖤 It's true I'm still getting used to things like cleaning, cooking, and the smell of wet dog in the mornings, but…
Smiles like an angel to express happiness*
🖤 I'm truly grateful for all of this because I got to know Lyle-san, and I'm really in love with him. I want us to keep getting to know each other, say "I love you," and then get married.
The audience applauds epically*
🖤 Kyah! It was so embarrassing to say that.
⚫ I see, you are undoubtedly a maiden in love.
⚫ Elaine, next question. Is there anything you don't like about Lyle or the Bradfords?
Thinks for a while*
🖤 I'd say the only downside would be the location. I like being here, but there are few buildings compared to my home; I wish there was a boutique.
⚫ I understand, girly things. But don't worry, content for women is something Bell will take care of in the future.
⚪ Bell-chan here! And as this guy said, I'll do everything a beautiful girl needs.
⚪ From makeup to sexy and shameless underwear— Hey Ixion, don't kick me out.
⚪ Bell-chan barely had any dialogue in this volume, and once again I'll be left adrift until the next issue, noooo!
Bell is expelled by robot bodyguards, and the audience stops applauding*
⚫ Ok. Last question, Elaine.
⚫ Have you had sexual relations with—
🔶 Stop!
Elaine muzzles Ixion by throwing couch pillows at him*
🖤 That's something intimate and private between us; you don't need to know!
⚫ But it's an important part, like knowing your measurements. In fact, it's interesting that the part of your body that almost reaches three digits is—
🔶 Shut up already!
Lyle enters the place angrily*
🔶 Listen here, you irritable floating ball.
🔶 I don't care what you ask, but that's something private. Respect our privacy, please.
🖤 Lyle-san…
They look at each other romantically*
⚫ How sweet, I'd vomit if I had a mouth.
⚫ Anyway, if we're done with the sappiness, let's get to what's important.
⚫ When is the wedding?
🔶 Well, we couldn't say yet. There are many more things and details needed.
🖤 Yes, and for a wedding, we'd still need the wedding dresses.
⚫ That would be all. It was a pleasure having you.
🔶 In that case, e-Elaine-san, would you like to go on a date today?
🖤 W-well. I don't have anything to do, let's go.
They leave holding hands
⚫ And I thought the master was the one who drove them crazy for him.
⚫ Anyway, let's go with our last guest.
⚫ … Huh? What do you mean he's not coming?
Receives an envelope and reads it*
⚫ I don't care if he's dead, he has to come here.
The lights go out*
⚫ What's happening?
Lightning flashes*
🔶 What do you want?
A mysterious old man with an unrecognizable face appears*
⚫ It's you, the master's ancestor, isn't it?
🔶 I wouldn't know how to answer. Is that master of yours my son or grandson?
⚫ From what we could find out, he would be your descendant.
🔶 Oh, a descendant of mine.
⚫ Yes, the question is this:
⚫ Exactly who is Rugel? Why do the Bradfords have such a unique background?
⚫ They're supposed to be peasants; why would they be linked to the kingdom's foundation? It doesn't make sense.
Awkward silence*
🔶 You wouldn't understand. The truth lies in the blood.
⚫ Don't give me riddles; tell me the answer. What does Rugel have to do with the kingdom? Tell me the importance of the Bradfords in the foundation of Altfode.
🔶 Altfode? Hahahaha.
An enigmatic laugh is heard*
🔶 Altfode, huh? So that's what it's called now. What happens in the future will undoubtedly be amusing.
⚫ It will happen later? I demand you tell me.
🔶 All in due time. The world turns, and so do the cycles.
🔶 History repeats itself regardless of whether they know it or not.
Everything darkens, lightning flashes, and the light returns, but without him*
⚫ Where did he go?
⚫ Hey, look for him!
⚫ I'm sorry, dear readers. But it seems our last guest decided to leave, leaving us with more questions than answers.
⚫ Like you, I'm also curious about Elaine's measurements and the master's lineage.
⚫ But if you think this volume had mysteries wrapped up at the end, you have no idea what will happen in volume 9.
⚫ Enjoy volume 8.5, which is next, because the master will be up to his old tricks again.
🔘 Hey Ixion! I couldn't appear or ask about my strange dream or Airi's. Give me more time because I'm the protagonist!
⚫ Master, I heard it from your ancestor. Everything will be resolved eventually; don't worry the readers.
⚫ Thank you very much for reading. We'll see you next time. Goodbye.
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The fan service is about this volume's waifus.
Elaine: https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/10511761?q=atago_%28kancolle%29+
Ada: https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/10493513?q=kasumi_%28doa%29+
Marceline: https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/10477808?q=ulrich_von_hutten_%28azur_lane%29+