I Married the Beautiful Female Protagonist In Order To Survive

72. Order and Chaos

Escape?

The word hadn’t even flickered through my mind from the start.

If even the last bastion of “order” capable of stopping “chaos” from spreading were to disappear, then this era would surely be beyond salvation, consumed by the “chaos” radiating from Philo. After all, I’d seen it in the script from the very beginning: “Chaos” is like fire, starting from a tiny spark, eventually becoming a raging inferno that engulfs an entire age.

If we don’t extinguish the “flames” now, our chances will only dwindle.

“Philo, I don’t recall ever telling you that people are free to just give up.”

The script’s power remained largely useless. Each time I opened a page, either the paper turned to ash in an instant or I simply couldn’t write the words to “change” anything.

But whether or not we can alter “chaos,” we have to try to find out.

As far as I could see, Philo was simply watching me, with a calm expression as I engaged in what she likely considered a futile endeavor.

“‘King,’ if you don’t leave, you’ll be consumed by ‘chaos’ as well. The ‘chaos’ now carries the emotions of many. It is best you don’t taste it.”

But, in the next instant, I saw something in her eyes, something that could be a trick of the light. The Philo of my memories, timid and quiet, the Philo who even after revealing her true form as a “Chaos Fairy,” remained docile…

She cracked a smile, for the first time in a long time! Though this smile was anything but beautiful!

“Though, I really would like you to know the taste of ‘chaos’~”

A sinister smile stretched across her face, and it was as if Philo’s entire “state” had changed. She became increasingly strange, terrifying, or rather… closer to the “Chaos Fairy” I had imagined!

But, the contrast was so immense that I couldn’t even begin to fathom what had just happened to Philo! Was that… “chaos” as well? Or was it just to scare me away?

Philo’s bizarre demeanor didn’t last long. Just as I was reeling from surprise, she reverted back to her usual docile self.

“Forgive me, ‘King.’ ‘Chaos’ always appears suddenly, so… it is best you stay away.”

Then what was that just now!?

Before I could even ask, someone was already losing their composure more than I was! In the next moment, the Order Fairy emerged from behind me. Without a word to me, she flew directly to Kephiel, temporarily merging with her!

Immediately afterward, the Order Fairy? Kephiel? Perhaps it was a shared sentiment after their union. Immediately, they looked at Philo, frowning, their words tinged with a hint of displeasure.

Philo’s transformation was something that even a being like the Order Fairy found unacceptable!

“Stop pretending, you stinking fairy! You can fool him, but you can’t fool ‘Order’ about your true form!”

As the words left their mouth, the script delivered the update!

【Chaos Fairy Sapphilos has just revealed her true nature!】

I was momentarily stunned by the entry, but Kephiel continued, relentless.

“You’ve already absorbed so much ‘chaos’ from so many people, so many ‘emotions’ and ‘purposes.’ You couldn’t possibly be as obedient as when we first met! Stop playing the innocent, trying to garner sympathy in front of him! What is it, does a ‘Chaos’ Fairy also like to play the juvenile?”

Every word was understandable, but strung together, I immediately felt a disconnect, an “incomprehension.”

Of course, two fairies bickering only intensified my confusion. Even more inexplicable things were to follow.

After a moment of silence, Philo turned to Keefe, or rather… the Order Fairy, and then broke into a smile, the same one she’d shown earlier, appearing somewhat sinister!

“That was only for ‘King,’ so why should I listen to the commands of a has-been fairy? Hehe, a has-been, a waste that even lost its own era~”

“Then you’re just an opportunistic little thief! I’ve never abandoned my era! It’s just that chaotic things like you have appeared on your own accord!”

“Hehe, the old hag’s whining~ Loser~ Loser~”

I wanted to pretend I hadn’t seen anything, but the next moment, it was less about stopping Philo’s “chaos” from spreading and more about… venting her anger. The Order Fairy, through Keefe, was already driving the light sword body of Lance towards Philo!

[Order Fairy and Chaos Fairy are squabbling!]

Squabbling… such a perfect description.

As for me, even if I had the inclination, I was powerless. At least, without being able to use the script to change anything, I could only stand there and stare blankly. Watching Keefe’s sword dispel the black mist around Philo, and then… watching Philo, as she floated away, turn her head towards me.

“‘King,’ don’t worry, I don’t harbor any malice towards you.”

You… I almost wish you would treat me with the same attitude you have towards Keefe, otherwise this sudden change of face is a bit too much to handle.

But after this, what these two fairies do is no longer up to me.

The “chaos” within the greenhouse seemed to have fully hatched, shattering all the glass and bursting forth! Rather than seizing her, it was more like it was protecting Philo, wrapping around her in layers, eventually tied to the spiraling object she held in her hand. Even from a distance, I could clearly feel the malice emanating from it, the thing called “chaos”!

After saying those words to me, Philo’s expression had become “sinister” once more! I suppose it made sense: she had absorbed so much “chaos,” taken away so much “malice,” how could she still be that simple, quiet little girl!? “Daughter” had long since grown up, but… the direction she was developing in… was a little skewed.

However, Keefe was not to be outdone! We had resolved so much “chaos,” forcibly turning every place it had touched back to “order”! The current “order” was no less powerful than chaos! The Astrolabe Clock rose instantly, in this area, the absolute “order” of the era, like a foundation, was unshakable!

This… was the result of my and Keefe’s efforts. At this final moment, I wouldn’t be a saint and beg Keefe to “show mercy.” Some “scales” were tilted from the very beginning, and I didn’t need to think about who I should favor! Even if I wanted to “save” Philo, I would find my own way! Keefe, Order Fairy, just do what you like!

“Order Fairy, don’t let ‘King’ clean up your mess for you!”

“I don’t want to hear those words from an opportunistic little thief.”

After exchanging cold smiles, I already knew what the two intended to do next!

So, without hesitation, I threw the script, the Order Fairy’s true form, into the air. This was my way of “agreeing” for her to continue. “Order” and “chaos” were destined to fight to a conclusion, so Keefe, just go ahead and complete it with peace of mind!

And I, would use my own power to accomplish my own mission—to snatch back that “Philo,” not the Chaos Fairy Saffiross! We both have our own missions.

Then, let “chaos” and “order,” tonight, at this moment, give this era an explanation!

“Domain·Chaos”

“Domain·Order”

The final battle has arrived, but it’s not the end.

There are still new fairies coming. I’m thinking about writing some stories that break away from this daily routine of following my wife into the wilderness.

After all, people get tired of things, right? So for the next fairy, I want to try something new, so stay tuned.