Date a Live: The Inverse Spirit of Paradox
Chapter 6: The Side [3]

Deus Ex Machina Industries, also known by the abbreviation DEM, is a UK-based company that is also one of the largest in the world. It is currently headed by Isaac Westcott as its current managing director.

This is the organization that can be said to be the most prominent in terms of access and technological progress so far. In addition to Asgard Electronics, it is the only known industry capable of producing Realizer Units for Self-Defense Forces and Realizer units currently equipped by the world's military and police forces.

The influence of DEM is something that no one can ignore. State police, organizations, and soldiers, supplied with Realizers by DEM all have supervisors or maintenance officers stationed by DEM companies. The organization has many branches around the world, including Japan, although its main headquarters are in the UK.

It can be said that all Realizer Units are made by DEM. And it seems like only the DEM higher-ups have heard rumors about the organization known as '', and have been ordered to eliminate them if they exist.

Due to their enthusiasm in hunting down the [Spirit], they are considered as economic rivals to Asgard Electronics, which is affiliated with Ratatoskr

...

Along the hallway of the main DEM building located in England, a woman walked straight towards the corridor with a neutral expression.

Her appearance was a beautiful young lady with Nordic blonde hair, purple eyes, pale skin and a slender body. He was wearing a black suit and high heels.

"......"

Her name is Ellen Mira Mathers, Nicknamed as "The Strongest Wizard in the World," she is also the secretary of DEM director Sir Isaac Ray Pelham Westcott, one of the company's chief executives.

Ellen was walking down the corridor of the main DEM industrial building while shrugging her shoulders in annoyance.

His mouth was twisted into a 'shape, his eyebrows were tightened to make his wrinkles and the way he walked seemed a bit rough. To the strongest - Ellen, who has dedicated to fulfilling her daily life with elegant behavior; this is a rare opportunity.

As for the reason for this? We can say that he was suddenly distracted while he was training. Although he would usually cut it into pieces, or at least complain to those who had been interfering with his personal time, but this was a different matter that he could not reply or ignore.

Arriving at his destination, he called and asked for permission to enter.

"--- Ike. It's me"

"Well, come in" A man's voice answered him behind the door.

"I'm going in".

After a short reply, he opened the door. As usual, Westcott sat back in the chair as if he was waiting for Ellen.

"I'm sorry, I called you all of a sudden"

"Not---Did something happen with [Matter A]?"

"No, it's not about that. You know, it seems like another kind of [Spirit] has manifested in this world without our knowledge. To add, it was the [Spirit of Men] you saw"

"What's? Looks like it—"

"Can't be? Doesn't it? Well, look what we have here. Isn't this giving us enough proof?"

Isaac then gives the tablet to Ellen and is shown the recording inside.

What was displayed was a black-clothed [Spirit] mixed with a purple [Astral Cloak]. Beside him was something similar to the four-colored purple cannon. It shows that it can fire rays and beams with power and succession.

"This is..."

"extraordinary? It's amazing, right? I don't know if it's involved with this or not, but it shows us that some of the things we speculate about [Spirit] are wrong"

"...." - ".Ellen remained silent as she listened to Isaac. Realizing that he was quitting, Ellen nodded as if confirming him to continue with her words.

"Continue, really give us some valuable data. We don't even think that the [Male Spirit] exists! Also, in terms of its ability and appearance—"

Isaac opened his hands enthusiastically as he explained bit by bit about what he thought—but was interrupted by Ellen's call.

"came"

"What's up, Ellen?" Isaac responded with a smile on his face.

"Is this [Spirit] ... strong?" he asked with a clear curiosity mixed in his tone.

Isaac showed a somewhat surprised expression but he pulled it back a second later and then said, "Can't you judge for yourself? I know you'll make a more accurate answer than I did in that section, right?"

"I'm just asking for your opinion. Also, I noticed that this [Spirit] had different feelings compared to the ones I had killed over the years"

"Heh, your instincts never let me down"

"Of course, this is a must. Otherwise, I wouldn't even be considered as the [strongest magician]" Ellen said proudly showing off her appearance and tone.

"Haha, alright, can you tell me what you noticed in this Spirit that is different from what we have met before?" Isaac simply laughed and asked this question in response.

"His ability, his fighting style... I can't really see the exact estimation of his abilities unless I fight him personally. Also, this kind of [Astral Cloak]. Unlike the previous of the [Spirit] we know, although they may have similarities, I can say that this is something "new" after so many years ..." he paused for a moment as he pondered.

Ellen, who had fought many Spirits in the past, and knew what Type [Astral Cloak] and Angel [Spirit] had through many battles and experiences.

With the battle records behind him, he had at least remembered all the Type [Angels] and [Astral Cloaks] that every [Spirit] possessed.

"Watching anything else?" Isaac asked.

"This spirit seems to... dark? Wait, don't tell me...!"

"That's right! Right, right, my dear Ellen!" Isaac walked up to Ellen and patted her head which somehow ruined her neutral expression as Ellen showed a slight red hue and smile.

"A [Reverse Spirit]...."

"Fright! And you know what this means, Ellen? With its existence unknown, it coincidentally brings us closer than ever to the outcome of our dreams!"

"Yes, I will do my best to make it happen"

"But you know, it looks like this [Reverting] is not done yet" Isaac added.

He also wondered why it wasn't the "perfect" [Reverse]". Well, the unexpected [Spirit] also brings unexpected mysteries and questions that need to be answered.

He would think of a solid plan on this later, but he had already put the concept in his mind and would already implement some of them at this moment.

As for what he was going to do now, he was going to start his trip to Japan which was scheduled a few months earlier than planned because of the [Spirit] that had suddenly appeared.

'Preparation for this trip will probably take less than a week' Isaac thought inwardly.

After a while, he then asked Ellen.

"Although it's 'incomplete at the moment', what do you think about his fighting abilities?"

"I think it'll give me a good fight as long as I hold it"

"Believe yourself, right?"

"Of course, Ike, you know it best"

"Well, what do you think? As far as you can see, can you beat him?"

"Yes, without hesitation. I can defeat this [Spirit]" Ellen replied without hesitation.

"Haha! Is that so? Well then, I guess we should speed up our preparations to go abroad now. Also, order some of our branches to transport some teams in front of us. They might be useful"

"On it"

And so, the day continued between Isaac and Ellen who were interested in the anomaly that just happened.

Will this be what falls to them?

or the...

Will this be the one that will devour them all?

As for the answer—who knows? Only the things that will happen in the present will determine what will happen in the future.

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[Somewhere in Tengu City]

In the dark alleys within the city stood a girl. Looking at the space earthquake alarm and the girl couldn't help but wonder at herself what was going on now that she had been summoned here in the city for quite some time.

The girl is [Spirit]. A literal.

[The Astral Dress], which she wore, was made of red and black frills, giving her the elegant Gothic Lolita appearance with an uneven twin tail that mimics the minute and hour hand of a clock.

On her head, she usually wears a large red ribbon to hold her hair. He also wore a red and black collar around his neck.

"Ara ara, an anomaly suddenly appeared" he muttered as he placed one hand on his cheek.

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"—It's not, exercise. It's not, exercise.It happens, space earthquakes, predicted. The people around him, please immediately move to the nearest shelter. I repeat— "

It was then that people began to rush towards the "protection" located throughout the city. Many people rush themselves for fear that a space earthquake might happen from where they are.

Realizing that some people might see him, he took a step back and basked in the darkness of the alley.

Turning around and looking for the last time towards the "anomaly" he laughed.

His silhouette immediately disappeared as if it had fused in the shadows.

"Kihihihui. I really wonder if you might be the answer to my problem. I can't wait to find out when we meet, Spirit Baru-san"

Delivering the words that were swept away by the breeze in the air, he walked in the dark alleys with an amused smile etched on his face.

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