Talk:Light Novel Volume 2/@comment-27912169-20160401044556/@comment-75.88.127.119-20160403210952

Essentialy, you remember how Phantoms are creations of our own imagination? Well, one such creation (and some may or may not believe this; if you don't just go along with it, if so power on) are gods. In Vol. 2 this "god Phantom" is called Him. Him takes an interest in Haruhiko and his powers, and like the tales of every other god that takes an interest in a mortal, they set up a trial for that party. In this case, Him creates an entire parallel universe and sets its birth just before the fight with Rupa. However, Him makes it so Rupa wins the fight and thus eradicates most of humanity as it says above.

In short, the first volume did happen. The second just takes place in a parallel world. Hence less sunshine n' rainbows and much more gritty, dark action. They definetely step up their story telling in the second one too, which is awesome.

Oh, and yes, the worlds do interact, but not till near the end. I don't wanna spoil how, but you can look up how if you wanna. Hope this helped!