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Under Mrs. Yotsuya's scrutinizing gaze, like a mother-in-law sizing up her son-in-law, Yuto almost ended up staying the night at the Yotsuya household. In the end, it was Miko, red-faced and embarrassed, who pushed her mother back into her room, putting an end to the awkward situation.
Speaking of which, both Mrs. Yuigahama and Mrs. Yotsuya seemed eager to claim him as a son-in-law. Perhaps it was the classic case of mothers finding their daughters' suitors more appealing the longer they looked.
At the entrance, Miko, with her smooth black hair and striking golden eyes, hesitated for a few seconds before shyly stepping forward. Her face flushed as she offered him a sincere first kiss.
"Well then, boyfriend, see you tomorrow."
"Mm."
Stunned, Yuto managed a smile before departing the Yotsuya residence.
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Time flowed like a relentless river, never pausing day or night. A month later, in the depths of an unknown barrier, Yuto indifferently slew a white-haired youth with a swift strike. Under the divine-binding effect of the Chains of Heaven, the Taisui Star God barely resisted before being effortlessly defeated.
As a "Law God," the Chains of Heaven grew stronger the higher the target's divinity, making it one of the few weapons designed to counter gods. Despite his many tricks and stubborn resistance, the Taisui Star God couldn't withstand this overwhelming force.
"God-Slaying Craft Essence upgraded by one star, and I've gained one of Taisui's powers," Yuto mused, eyeing the card glowing brilliantly in his hand.
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God-Slaying Craft Essence Effect:When equipped, there is a 50% chance to randomly acquire one authority from a slain "god" or "divine being."
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The Taisui Star God, a Taoist deity overseeing the year's fortunes and misfortunes, held significant influence, often referred to as the "Emperor of the Year." Crossing Taisui was believed to bring calamity.
Even in the Dark Gathering world, though a corrupted offshoot, Taisui still wielded some of his original powers: Sight Flesh, the Twelve Divine Generals, and the Liuren Divine Calculation.
This time, Yuto drew the "Liuren Divine Calculation," a method of active future prediction, akin to but distinct from the passive future sight in the Fate series.
In his confrontation with Taisui, Yuto had gone all out from the start, catching the arrogant star god off guard and swiftly eliminating him, leaving him to depart the world in regret.
"With this, this finally safe. The last threat has been eliminated," Yuto said, expressionlessly crushing Taisui's unyielding head underfoot.
Boom!
Blood mist exploded, kicking up a cloud of dust, marking the end of an era and the dawn of a new one.
Behind him lay a dense carpet of devil corpses: the Darkness Devil, the Hell Devil, the Gun Devil, all powerful entities from Chainsaw Man, now slain by his hand.
"Sea of Life!" Yuto commanded, pointing casually. A vast, blood-red ocean surged forth, engulfing the devils' remains.
In the Chainsaw Man universe, devils couldn't truly die; even when killed, they'd return to Hell and eventually resurface. However, Yuto, wielding the Sea of Life as Tiamat, the origin goddess, could override this cycle. These formidable devils, unable to resist the overwhelming tide of death, were absorbed, becoming tools for his future use.
"Looks like you're done too," Yuto said, smiling casually at Kikyo as she approached from a distance.
"Naraku and I have fought for years. I never expected him to harbor such ambitions, attempting to use the Shikon Jewel and the Killing stone for transformation," Kikyo said, her brows furrowed in concern. "With his ability to infinitely merge avatars, if he had succeeded, it would've been a massive problem."
"But you killed him, didn't you?" Yuto stretched, chuckling lightly at the girl beside him.
The bright sunlight bathed the chaotic battlefield in a golden hue. With the battle over, cleanup crews would handle the aftermath. Yuto waved goodbye to Kikyo and flew back to his villa.
With everything settled and no lingering concerns, it was time for his next Spiritron Transfer. But first, he needed to visit the Fate world to see Altoria and the others, and bid farewell to the girls at home.
Opening the door, he was greeted by Yui Yuigahama and Miko Yotsuya. Over the past month, the two had grown close. Behind them were Kagura and Yomi Tsuchimiya, whose hearts he'd already won, and Chika Fujiwara, whom he'd recently started dating. Tonight was destined to be a sleepless one.
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After a night of indescribable bliss, Yuto strolled leisurely to the dining room the next morning. Served by his silver-haired maid, he enjoyed a delicious breakfast while checking his inventory.
Defeating Taisui had cleared the second chapter, rewarding him with 30 Saint Quartz and a World Key. Combined with the 30 Quartz he'd saved from the Fate world, he could perform two 10-pull gacha rolls.
Familiar symphonic music played as dazzling white light flashed before him. The backs of ornate cards slowly turned over.
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Gacha Results:
Craft Essences:
Black Keys (Multiple): Already owned; can be exchanged for Mana prisms.
Reed Sea (Multiple): Already owned; can be exchanged for Mana prisms.
Kaleidoscope x1: The pinnacle of the magical world, the achiever of the Second Magic. Possessing this Craft Essence automatically grants mastery of the Second Magic. Upon max breakthrough, you'll gain the ability to traverse parallel universes.
Heaven's Feel x1: The Third Magic, materialization of the soul, achieving true immortality. Upon completion, your soul becomes a perpetual motion machine, granting an endless source of magical energy. Possessing this Craft Essence automatically grants mastery of the Third Magic. Upon max breakthrough, your soul will achieve immortality.
Innocent Shinji-kun x5: Useless dolls.
Lion Plush x5: Strongly increases attraction to sword-wielding women. Gifting it permanently boosts the recipient's affection toward you. (Combines into one upon max breakthrough.)
Triple Bounded Field x5: A three-layered barrier centered on the user, weaving a web between ground and space, plane and solid. Possessing this Craft Essence automatically grants mastery of "Barrier Magic: Six Realms."
Gentle Affection (Max Breakthrough): At max breakthrough, this Craft Essence can remain in the real world, providing continuous healing effects.
Spiritron Fragments:
Senji Muramasa x1: Already at three breakthroughs.Heracles x2: Already at three breakthroughs.Emiya Kiritsugu x3: Already at max breakthrough.Emiya Alter x2: Already at max breakthrough.Zhuge Kongming (Caster) x1: One breakthrough.
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"I've got the Second and Third Magics now," Yuto exhaled, closing his interface.
As his power grew, the impact of gacha pulls diminished. Unlike before, when he'd blow through his Quartz in one go, he now preferred to save up for bigger draws.
The Five Great Magics of the Fate world were all extraordinarily powerful, each capable of altering the world. The Second Magic, once mastered, would allow him to traverse parallel worlds like the Wizard Marshal, Zelretch.
Zelretch, often called the "Old Man of the Jewels," was one of only five "Magicians" in the Fate universe and a member of the Twenty-Seven Dead Apostles. His personal strength was top-tier in the Fate world.
The Third Magic, while less immediately useful to Yuto, since he already possessed immortality and unlimited magical energy through Tiamat's spirit base, was still invaluable as one of the Five Great Magics. He looked forward to fully mastering it.
As for the Triple Bounded Field and Gentle Affection, these Craft Essences were of little use to him now.
With that, his Saint Quartz reserve returned to zero.
After spending a few wonderful days with Altoria and the others, Yuto decided to initiate the Spiritron Transfer from there.
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"Alright, I'm ready," he said, waving goodbye to the girls. He stepped onto the Spiritron Transfer magic circle.
Buzz!
[The reverse summoning system activated, beginning the Spiritron conversion. Spiritron Transfer commencing in 3, 2, 1!]
[All processes complete. Commencing actual transfer. Transmission confirmed!]
Wild magical energy surged like an uncontrollable tide, wreaking havoc in the workshop. The magic circle spun rapidly, emitting blinding light. In his vision, the familiar temporal vortex swirled, blending blue and black until it turned a deep azure.
[Limited-Time Event! Special Plot Mission Activated!
In this world where gods truly exist, carve your own path!
Mission World: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Objective: Slay at least one god and obtain their unique authority.
Clear Reward: Unknown.]
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Orario, the Labyrinth City.
This massive city, built atop a dungeon, was encircled by sturdy walls. Tall buildings lined the outskirts, growing shorter toward the center, where the towering Babel stood as the city's heart.
In this exotic metropolis, various races lived in harmony under the blessings of numerous gods. Adventurers joined different Familias, forming bonds, adventuring, trading, entertaining, and sometimes clashing.
The Danmachi world seemed to be at dusk, with golden-red clouds painting the sky. The streets bustled with adventurers returning from the dungeon, mingling with merchants, warriors, mages, and beastfolk.
Street vendors called out their wares: "Armor for beastmen only! Regular folks, keep walking!"
"Our shop specializes in clothes even halflings can wear! Come take a look!"
"Freshly picked produce! Try before you buy, esteemed customers!"
Elves, halflings, dwarves, Amazons, beastmen, and even rare giants, races typically seen only in comics or novels, coexisted here.
'What an interesting world,' Yuto thought, fascinated by the harmonious blend of races.
Dressed in modern casual wear, he stood out among the passersby but paid no mind to their curious stares. He wandered freely through the city's exotic streets, unbothered by potential troublemakers who seemed deterred by the faint aura of power he exuded.
Eventually, he arrived at the Hostess of Fertility, a lively tavern. Even before entering, he could hear the raucous cheers of adventurers inside, a testament to the establishment's popularity.
Stepping in, Yuto found the place packed. Wooden tables and chairs were filled with adventurers of all kinds, eating, drinking, and shouting merrily. Waitresses, young women in their prime, bustled about, balancing trays of food and drink.
Activating Zhuge Kongming's inherent skill, "Discernment Eye," Yuto scanned the room. Most adventurers were low-level, with only Mia Grand, the burly proprietress and former captain of the Freya Familia, standing out as a LV6 adventurer.
This skill, originally from El-Melloi II, enhanced human observation. Modified by the system, it allowed Yuto to directly perceive the status of people or objects.
His gaze also caught Ryuu Lion, the elf waitress and LV4 adventurer, as another notable presence.
"Could I get today's special, please?" Yuto asked, his modern attire and striking looks drawing attention. Ignoring the curious glances, he sat at the bar and beckoned to a nearby catgirl waitress.
"Would you like a drink, sir?" Chloe Rollo, a black-haired catgirl with ears and a tail, approached. Her eyes lit up at his handsome face, and she spoke with a playful, almost coquettish tone.
Yuto recalled she was a former LV4 assassin. Even in this small tavern, the staff were surprisingly formidable, an amusing quirk of this world.
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