Multiverse Anime 41-45

Title: Evil Dragon’s Intervention

【Enlightenment Card (King Level) (Can help the strong who have reached the threshold of the highest level, increasing the chance to break through and ascend to the King Level by ten percent)—Distributed】
　　
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“This is truly a downgraded version of the Enlightenment Card (Transcendent).”

“It’s not bad either; it’s very suitable for list entrants with supreme-level Devil power...”

“It’s just a little regrettable...”

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Until now, many strong individuals who had reached the threshold of the Devil King level still couldn’t forget the Enlightenment Card (Transcendent).

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【Existence Power (King Level) (Existence Power truly comparable to a top-tier Crimson Lord, can be directly integrated to help Crimson Denizens increase power, and can also be used as a consumable item, to summon a contracted Crimson Lord to fight without side effects, there will be no risk of the shell breaking...)—Distributed】
　　
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“What an amazing rank reward!”

Some strong individuals who knew about Crimson Denizens and Flame Haze looked at each other.

Rank Reward: Existence Power (King Level) can truly allow a contracted Flame Haze to summon a Crimson Lord to fight. Doesn’t this mean that Flame Haze on this Transcendent List will have a qualitative increase in combat power, even if these summons are limited in number.

This is truly a trump card that no one can underestimate.

“Trouble! It seems there will be a few more bastards among the Flame Haze that cannot be easily provoked.”

Bel Peol’s expression in Seireiden was a little unpleasant.

She also noticed that the Crimson Lords contracted by the Flame Haze who entered the Transcendent List were all top-tier existences. These Crimson Lords were true Kings, that is, what people called strong individuals of the Devil King level. Unlike Mammon... and others, who, despite having the title of Crimson Lord, actually only possessed supreme-level Devil power.

Among these top-tier Crimson Lords, only her Three Ministers could defeat them in the entire Bal Masqué.

“With this, the plan that was just designed also needs to be changed to a certain extent.”

Fortunately, someone from Bal Masqué also obtained the Rank Reward: Existence Power (King Level), which is very likely to be used to break through and ascend to a top-tier Crimson Lord. Otherwise, the combat power deficiency would become even more serious.

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【Lightning Awakening (A perfect combination of Light Power and Lightning Power, can generate extremely powerful Lightning Light, possessing the majesty of lightning, and also the power and speed of Light Power, can maximize one’s own power. Prerequisite for Awakening—The integrator must simultaneously possess Light Power and Lightning Power...)—Distributed】

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【Mental Imagination Space (The highest calculation talent for mental-type espers. With this, one can build a mental calculation imagination space in the mental brain area to perform various calculations and deductions. Can achieve minimum consumption and maximum output, can build an imagination space that traps others’ mentality...)—Distributed】

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【Supreme Ice Magic (The supreme magic that transcends all other ice magic. Possesses essential suppression over other ordinary magic...)—Distributed】

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【Origin Root Completion (Can complete an incomplete Origin Root. Note: Limited only to Origin Root, not the completion of Divine Authority or body. Does not have the property of restoring power...)—Distributed】

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【Embryo of Destruction (A prototype form that develops Destruction Devil Power to its maximum limit, can transform oneself into a Source of Destruction...)—Distributed】
　　
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Along with the distribution of these very tempting rank rewards.

At Kuoh Academy in Tokyo.

Lightning Light, Destruction Power, Supreme Magic, and faint Godly Power that only belonged to gods, rippled in the air, forming an energy vortex.

Although this round of rank rewards did not elevate Rias, Sona... and other high-level Devils to the supreme Devil level, their own combat power underwent a qualitative change.

Especially Gasper. Under the Rank Reward: Origin Root Completion, his Origin Root, which belonged to Balor, had been completely restored. Although he did not possess his power, his Origin Root and potential were already fully equivalent to Balor in his previous life.

At this moment of Gasper’s own change, Lugh, who was thousands of miles away, frowned and said with a grim face to Sirzechs, who was blocking him.

“Sirzechs Lucifer, do you really want to be an enemy of Celtic Mythology? Balor must die today.”

Currently, Sirzechs had entered his Destruction Form. The Will of Destruction he carried made heaven and earth tremble. If Balor was not so important to all of Celtic Mythology, he truly would not want to be an enemy of this Underworld Devil King.

“No, no... Lugh, Gasper Vladi is Rias Gremory’s piece, and he is no longer Balor.” Sirzechs said with an undeniable authority.

“Hmph! Replacing the main beam with a rotten pillar.” Lugh said discontentedly.

In his eyes, Gasper, whose Origin Root had been completely completed, was his grandfather. Although he did not possess the power and memories of his previous life, this point could not be erased.

Balor was his grandfather, and also his sworn enemy.

He was absolutely not allowed to live in this world.

“Sirzechs, it seems you won’t back down no matter what, so then we can only fight.”

As soon as Lugh’s words fell, his dazzling Light Power erupted, as if capable of dispelling all darkness in the world.

And, Sirzechs also became very serious.

Among the Transcendent order, he and Ajuka could only be considered newcomers. He did not dare to be careless in the slightest towards ‘old seniors’ like Lugh.

Just when the tension reached its peak, and both understood each other’s weaknesses and were ready to strike at any moment.

Suddenly, the roar of a dragon was heard from the edge of the sky. Only a giant black dragon, 333 meters long, was seen splitting layers of space, and instantly descended in front of Sirzechs and Lugh. At the same time, it also interrupted the battle they were about to start.

“Crom Cruach!”

Seeing the black dragon species in front of him, and the Transcendent aura it emitted, made Lugh look very bad.

“Retreat, Lugh. With me here, father will not be killed by you.”

The black dragon species transformed into a man whose entire body was pitch black.

“...Father, hmph! I suspected as much. How could a ‘loyal dog’ like you not care when hearing news of Balor.” Lugh said with a slight sneer.

“Lugh, I protect father only because he is my creator, nothing more.”

Crom was not angry; he merely stated the fact calmly.

He was originally also part of Celtic Mythology, the strongest evil dragon created by Balor. However, after Balor was killed by Lugh, he left Celtic Mythology.

“I hope you two can protect that person well. Don’t let me get a chance.”

After uttering words of threat, Lugh disappeared from the spot.

Because he knew that after Crom’s appearance, a dragon species with Transcendent power, the desire to kill Balor’s reincarnation this time became impossible.

After Lugh left, Crom thanked Sirzechs, “Thank you for this time, Devil King Lucifer.”

“You’re welcome. Since he is my sister’s piece, no matter who he was in his previous life, it has nothing to do with this.”

“If Lugh attacks again, I will know by crushing this dragon scale.”

Crom gave three black dragon scales to Sirzechs.

“It’s not convenient to linger here. I still have to complete the surveillance task given by that Lord.”

After saying that, Crom transformed back into a giant black dragon, and disappeared into the sky amidst a roar.

“That Lord! An existence that Crom Cruach can call Lord.”


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Title: Absurd Thoughts

The great battle that nearly erupted between three Transcendents—Sirzechs, Lugh, and Crom—might not have been detected by other gods and powerful individuals due to the absence of a major fight.

Meanwhile, the distribution of the Transcendent List rank rewards continued.

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【Sephiroth Spiritualization (After integration, the Sephira crystal core will be reconstructed, transforming into a Spirit. This is the necessary condition and the only obstacle for Spirits to advance to the King level path...)—Distributed】

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“Sephiroth Spiritualization, so that’s what it means—a rank reward specially prepared for Spirits!”

“Now, Spirits have also become a force that cannot be underestimated in the world!”

“...Indeed!”

“...”

Regarding this matter, many powerful individuals only let out slight sighs. After all, the number of Spirits was very small. Even if all of them could become Devil King level powerhouses, it was indeed significant power, but still not enough to affect the world’s main power balance.

Of course, if a Transcendent appeared, the situation would be completely different.

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【Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Integrable at Will) (One portion of Top-Tier Devil King Level Power, can be integrated and transformed, can be perfectly purified and mastered by spirits, devils, fallen angels, angels, yōkai...)—Distributed】

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The list entrants in the top ten of the Transcendent List, except for the top three, the rest received the Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Integrable at Will).

This time, it could be fully anticipated that after these seven people digested and absorbed the Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Integrable at Will), there was nearly a fifty percent chance to break through and ascend to the Devil King level. At that time, the Transcendent List update three months later would clearly display many new faces.

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【Divine Authority Shinkaku Arbitrase (A Divine Authority equivalent to a Crimson Lord. Integration with it will grant direct access to the Transcendent realm...)—Distributed】

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The description of the Arbitrase Divine Authority was not extensive, but precisely this sparse description made many gods and powerful individuals envious and jealous to the point of wanting to replace it.

Anyone possessing this Divine Authority would be able to directly access the Transcendent realm. This was an instinctive greed that could not be suppressed by anyone who knew what a Transcendent was and wanted to possess it.

“These shallow people, their thoughts are too naive.”

Feeling the wills continuously oscillating between heaven and earth, all of this was the discussion among gods and powerful individuals. In the face of this Divine Authority, the usual calm and stable mentality could not be maintained.

“What’s wrong, Hikaru Nii-san!”

Seeing Hikaru suddenly show a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth, Kagura beside him asked in confusion.

“Nothing, it’s just that some people think that anyone who integrates the Arbitrase Divine Authority can directly become a Transcendent. They don’t even consider what kind of existence a Transcendent is. Integrating Divine Authority only gives someone the qualification to touch the gateway to the Transcendent realm. Whether they can open it is another matter.”

Transcendent.

An existence that transcends racial and individual categories.

It is the sublimation of power, body, will, and even thought. Perhaps this Arbitrase Divine Authority has external effects, but the core must still rely on oneself.

“Transcendent, huh, existences standing at the pinnacle of the world.” Yomi murmured.

With the emergence of the Dimensional List, some information that originally belonged to higher levels was now also in a semi-open state. She naturally also knew clearly what kind of supernatural existence a Transcendent was.

Saying they are the rulers of the world is not an exaggeration.

However, Yomi was slightly confused by Hikaru’s tone.

It was truly like the tone of a successful person high above, looking down on those struggling at lower levels and trying to take shortcuts due to lack of effort.

(As if he himself is a Transcendent)

As soon as this thought arose in Yomi’s mind, she immediately shook her head and dismissed it. After all, this was too ridiculous. Saying it would surely make others laugh heartily.

What kind of existence are Transcendents? The more one knows, the more one feels how supernatural and terrifying they are.

The existing Transcendents, who among them is not a famous existence in mythology, existences that truly stand at the pinnacle of the world—they are the faith for the god and devil races to dominate this world, eternal existences.

Conversely, what about Hikaru? A high school student not even twenty years old. Saying he is a Devil King level powerhouse expert, some might believe it. After all, there are many yōkai in this world.

But, speaking of Transcendent, that is absolutely impossible.

Although, his previous inhuman appearance on the Eternal Beauty List and Transcendent List, but combining both, still felt extremely absurd.

Or rather, any rational person would not connect the two.


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Title: The End of the Transcendent List

【Existence Power (Transcendent) (A portion of Existence Power comparable to a Crimson Lord. Integration can upgrade a Crimson Denizen’s foundation towards a Crimson Lord. Using it as a consumable item can summon a contracted Crimson Lord to this world...)—Distributed】

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“This much Existence Power, far exceeding dozens of times that of Crimson Lord Asiz’s City Devourer in the past.”

“Hard to estimate. After all, besides Crimson Lords, no one knows how much this Existence Power is.”

“Unfortunately, it fell into Hecate’s hands...”

“...Indeed, it’s a pity!”

“...”

For Crimson Denizens, if this massive Existence Power fell into the hands of another Crimson Denizen, they would still dare to show their greedy fangs. However, Hecate was different; that person was extremely dangerous, no weaker than Bal Masqué’s Three Ministers.

She was not someone they could provoke.

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In a small town in Europe.

Hecate revealing her true form, looked at the floating orb of light before her, which was the Rank Reward: Existence Power (Transcendent), with a pure and very charming smile on her face.

“With this, I will be able to restore the scroll painting left by Donat.”

Hecate gently cupped the Rank Reward in her palms, feeling the abundant Existence Power within it.

“Wait for me, Sydonay. I will find you soon.”

Hecate looked at the sun emitting scorching heat, as if she saw her beloved Sydonay, with an extraordinarily sweet smile at the corner of her mouth.

For hundreds of years, she had continuously collected Existence Power, just to find her beloved who was shrouded in dreams and mystery. Now, her wish would finally be fulfilled.

A desire of hundreds of years, feelings of hundreds of years... it was also time to pour them out completely.

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After the Dimensional List distributed the Rank Reward: Existence Power (Transcendent) for the second rank, the first rank reward immediately appeared. Its content and effect made even the high-ranking Transcendents restless.

“This rank reward!!!”

“How can it be, even if it’s just a shred...!!!”

“The Other Side...”

“...”

Shiva of Indian Mythology, his eyes filled with burning spirit. His hands could barely restrain themselves, wanting to attack. However, the threat of a death aura originating from the depths of his heart stopped him from this dangerous action.

What caused all this was the first rank reward of the Transcendent List, which contained a possibility yearned for by these Transcendents.

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【Rank Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcendent) (The most perfect calculation for super ability enhancement performed by the Dimensional List, most suitable for an individual’s path to the Transcendent realm, and also possesses a shred of possibility to touch The Other Side...)—Distributed】

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The Other Side!

An existence above the Transcendent realm.

It was a realm coveted but unattainable by many Transcendents, such as Shiva, Sirzechs, Hades, Indra...

In the entire world, there were only four known existences in The Other Side realm.

The Biblical God, Great Red, the Infinite Dragon God Ophis, and the Beast of Apocalypse 666.

Besides them, no one, no existence could ascend to The Other Side realm. Although the possibility brought by the Rank Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcendent) of the first rank of the Transcendent List was only a shred, this already led above most Transcendents.

It should be known that even Shiva could not see a shred of possibility of that completely illusory The Other Side realm, as if an ordinary human was looking at the nine-level heaven.

The only unfortunate thing for the Transcendents was that they could not find Yuriko and seize it.

Not because of the Dimensional List, but because the Dimensional List also explained very clearly that the Rank Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcendent) was only suitable for Yuriko individually. At the Transcendent level and The Other Side realm, even the slightest difference could lead to a huge mistake. Even if they could seize it, it would only be a pile of useless information in their hands.

However, several mythologies with grudges against Yuriko quickly made a decision.

That is, no matter the cost, they must find Yuriko from the corners of the world, and must not give her time to grow. Otherwise, their mythology would face a great disaster, even attacking her teacher, Kanzaki Hikaru, if absolutely forced.

Perhaps this decision could bring them greater trouble, but at that moment. Who would care about these things.

Burning the boats and fighting desperately.

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After the Dimensional List finished distributing all rank rewards, it slowly closed and disappeared above the sky. After the twilight scene bloomed for one last moment, night truly arrived.

Perhaps the shock brought by the Transcendent List was too much for Yomi, Utaha, and Kagura, so they no longer argued with Hikaru about living with Kaguya. Of course, there might be a deeper reason in each of their hearts, that this matter was not something they could decide.

If they continued to make a fuss without reason, Hikaru might get bored, and that would be a great loss.

Therefore, the four parted ways at the high-speed train station.

Only Hikaru was left alone, waiting for the train to Shibuya District.


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Title: Familiar Person?

In the fast-moving and quiet train.

Sitting in his seat, Hikaru watched the sunset outside the window and the night that had fully arrived. His eyes couldn’t help but sink into thought.

“The Dimensional List appears too frequently. At this rate, a new list will appear in one or two days.”

Thinking about this, Hikaru felt a headache. Its frequent appearances were indeed slightly beyond his expectations. He originally thought it would appear at least once a week.

Who would have thought it was only within two days.

The sudden appearance of the Dimensional List, in a certain sense, not only disrupted the balance and stability between many mythologies and powers in the world, but also messed up some of his plans. If this continued, soon, his identity would be exposed.

This was a very troublesome problem for him currently. Unfortunately, he couldn’t interfere with the Dimensional List. To avoid future problems, he could only complete his plans as quickly as possible.

“Hopefully Cao Cao is already prepared.”

Hikaru muttered to himself.

“If not, if the plan is suddenly advanced, there will definitely be some unexpected gaps.”

Actually, Hikaru himself didn’t like the feeling of entrusting everything to others, but there were some things that were difficult for him to intervene in because of his identity. Reckless intervention would only bring more problems, and not worth the results.

“This can only be discussed later. Those guys didn’t appear on the Transcendent List. They must have broken through and ascended to the Devil King level. This is good news. Plus with Yuriko, the mid to high-level combat power is sufficient.”

“This also resolves a not-small problem.”

“However, speaking of the Transcendent List, overall, based on its rank rewards, it’s slightly lower than the Eternal Beauty List.”

Hikaru secretly compared the rank rewards of the two lists, the Eternal Beauty List and Transcendent List in his heart.

Leaving aside the others, just counting the top three rewards, it should be noted that the rank rewards of Mio, Sei, and Koi almost all involved the realm of The Other Side. Meanwhile, on the Transcendent List, only the first rank’s Rank Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcendent) belonging to Yuriko was slightly involved.

“Thus, the rank rewards set by the Dimensional List are more based on the evaluation of the strength of the people entering the entire list. Just like the Eternal Beauty List, because Sei-chan and the others are existences in the realm of The Other Side, or nearly in the realm of The Other Side, the rewards given are at this level.”

“Whereas the people on the Transcendent List have maximum supreme-level Devil power. The biggest problem they face is breaking through and ascending to the Devil King level. Therefore, both Rank Reward: Divine Authority Arbitrase belonging to Shana, and Rank Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcendent) belonging to Yuriko, are all based on this point.”

After these thoughts circulated, some thoughts in Hikaru’s heart became more organized.

“If I can enter the list in the future, the rank rewards touched might be roughly the same as Mio and the others, all involving things in the realm of The Other Side.”

After all, with his current power, things at the Transcendent level were already optional. What was useful to him were only things involving the realm of The Other Side. Thinking of this, Hikaru’s heart felt slightly excited.

As said before, no Transcendent in this world can resist the realm of The Other Side, even if just touching it a little. Hikaru’s current power was only Transcendent. Of course, this one Transcendent was a bit too strong.

However, fundamentally, he had not truly broken through and ascended to the realm of The Other Side.

As Hikaru’s thoughts continued to ponder.

Suddenly....

“Senpai, may I sit next to you?”

A soft voice with a bit of shyness and joy sounded in Hikaru’s ear.

“Kotonoha!”

Hikaru, awakened from his reverie, saw Kotonoha wearing a mask who had appeared in front of him at some point.

Kotonoha, hearing Hikaru directly call her name, her small face covered by the mask slightly flushed pink. Her eyes only showed shyness and not the slightest dislike.

“Please sit!”

Hikaru smiled faintly, extended his hand, and made a polite ‘please’ gesture.

“Thank you, Senpai!”

Kotonoha sat shyly and a bit awkwardly to Hikaru’s right.

“Kotonoha, are you going home?”

“Originally yes, but the appearance of the Transcendent List delayed a bit. And now there’s a little change again.”

Kotonoha’s eyes flickered and hesitated as she looked at Hikaru. After several seconds of silence, she said, “Senpai, you’re going to Kaguya-sama’s residence, right?”

Hikaru was stunned. He was a bit confused about how Kotonoha knew about this. He didn’t remember telling anyone besides Utaha, Kagura, and Yomi.

“Just after the Transcendent List announcement finished, I received a call from my mother, telling me to stay at Kaguya-sama’s residence for a while.”

Kotonoha’s tone became lower and lower, as if she had done something wrong.

“You’re going to stay at Kaguya’s residence!”

This was something Hikaru hadn’t thought of.

“She said it was Shinomiya-sama who ordered it.” Kotonoha said honestly and obediently.

Hikaru naturally knew who Shinomiya-sama Kotonoha mentioned was. It was the head of the Shinomiya family, his Uncle Shinomiya, Shinomiya Gan’an. The only thing that made him slightly confused was what Uncle Shinomiya really wanted to do.

If moving him back to live in the Shinomiya residence was to ease the stiffness between him and Kaguya and cultivate their relationship, then what was the meaning of asking Kotonoha to stay there now.

“That...”

Kotonoha thought of something and continued, “It seems it’s not just me. There’s also Asuna-san from the Yuuki family, and Shirayuki Hime-san and Kuroyukihime-san from the Yanagawa family.”

“Shirayuki is also there!”

The corner of Hikaru’s mouth twitched. If Shirayuki Hime and Kaguya really lived together, wouldn’t they fight? The temperaments and personalities of these two young ladies were completely opposite. Most importantly, on one side was his ex-girlfriend, and on the other side was his fiancée.

Caught between them, he felt unprecedented awkwardness.

“Yes, Senpai!”

Hikaru thought seriously for a moment, and he had a general understanding of the thoughts of other families, including the Shinomiya family.

“Provoked by some existences on the Transcendent List, feeling threatened, and must huddle together for warmth.”

Both Shirayuki Hime, Kuroyukihime, Kotonoha, Asuna, and Kaguya, they all had the same identity: young ladies from the main zaibatsu (conglomerate groups) dominating Japan’s economy.

Although the Katsura family couldn’t compare to the Shinomiya family and Yuuki family, it also couldn’t be underestimated; it was a fairly strong mid-tier zaibatsu, and affiliated with the Shinomiya family.

The interests of these families were very complicated, and the relationships between them were also diverse and complex. Now, with the emergence of the Dimensional List, these families also felt the crisis, making the girls who entered the Eternal Beauty List gather together, even jointly entering training paths, building cooperation to jointly face the coming great trend. In all aspects, this was beneficial for the stability and security of each family.

As for why they lived together in the Shinomiya residence, the reason was of course because the Shinomiya family, currently, was far stronger than the other three families.

“Senpai...”

Seeing Hikaru slightly dazed, Kotonoha beside him couldn’t help but call him softly.

“Sorry, I was a bit lost in thought earlier.”

Hikaru apologized.

“Kotonoha, do you know who each of your families invited to teach you to enter the training path?”

“I heard my mother say that the Yuuki family invited Onmyōji from the Onmyō Agency. While the Yanagawa family has deep ties with the military, and invited Kisho Arima from CCG. The Shinomiya family seems to have invited a devil...”

Kotonoha told Hikaru everything without hiding anything.

“Onmyō-dō, Kenjutsu (sword arts), and also tactics or magic... quite complete.”

Even Hikaru couldn’t help but nod.

Among them, Arima was nicknamed the Shinigami (God of Death) Unbeatable Investigator in CCG, although he didn’t enter the Transcendent List, the reason wasn’t because his power was insufficient. It should be noted that his power was in no way inferior to Takatsuki Sen. Especially his Kenjutsu. The reason he didn’t enter the Transcendent List was because of his age and physical limitations.

As a half-human of Ghoul and human, short lifespan was a common problem for people like this. The Transcendent List naturally wouldn’t include short-lived half-humans with no potential at all into the list, no matter how strong their power.

“However, speaking of devils, I wonder if I’ll meet a ‘familiar person’...”


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Title: Yuuki Asuna Summary

Shibuya District is incredibly valuable.

Ordinary people would have to work hard for several generations to afford a decent home here.

Meanwhile, the Shinomiya family’s residence was built on a hillside in a scenic area. The road leading to the residence was flanked by cherry blossom trees in full bloom. A gust of wind carried cherry blossom petals everywhere, creating a beautiful and poetic scene.

When Hikaru and Kotonoha arrived at the Shinomiya residence, the stars had already begun to shine. A brilliant sea of stars seemed to hang upside down overhead, providing a vast and magnificent view.

Hayasaka Ai, Shinomiya Kaguya’s personal maid, who was also ranked one hundred on the Eternal Beauty List, was waiting for Hikaru and Kotonoha’s arrival at the residence gate, dressed in a maid uniform.

It must be said that, upon closer inspection, Hayasaka was the type who grew more attractive the more one looked at her. Her beautiful blonde hair, delicate and petite facial features, and a quarter Irish descent gave her an exotic beauty.

“Young Master Kanzaki, Miss Katsura, I didn’t expect you two to come together.”

Hayasaka immediately greeted Hikaru and Kotonoha.

“Hayasaka-san, I apologize for making you wait so long.”

Kotonoha smiled faintly.

Since the Katsura family and the Hayasaka family were subordinate families to the Shinomiya family, based on this relationship, they were quite close friends.

“Ai, appearing here specifically to wait is not your style. It makes me a little flattered.” Hikaru said half-jokingly.

It was true. As Kaguya’s personal maid, Hayasaka Ai’s position in the Shinomiya family could not be compared to other maids. Casual work like waiting for people was sufficient for ordinary maids. There was no need for her to come herself, especially since this was not the first or second time Hikaru had come here, and this was the first time he had been welcomed and waited for by Hayasaka so formally.

Hayasaka rolled her eyes with a wry smile as she led Hikaru and Kotonoha into the Shinomiya residence, and said in an annoyed tone, “Young Master Kanzaki, it’s all because of you.”

“Me?!”

Hikaru was confused and said, “What other trouble involves me?!”

“Miss Shirayuki has already arrived. Don’t blame me if I don’t remind Young Master Kanzaki, the atmosphere there isn’t very good right now.”

Hayasaka sneered towards the inside of the Shinomiya residence, as if warning Hikaru about something.

Actually, when Hayasaka appeared, Hikaru already somewhat understood. Her appearance at the gate to wait was to ‘evacuate’.

This time, he couldn’t avoid it. Earlier on the train, he had already thought that something was bound to happen when Kaguya and Shirayuki Hime met, and he didn’t expect it to happen so soon.

Unfortunately, what must come will come. Hayasaka could go out to ‘evacuate’, but he had no way at all due to his position and situation.

(If enemies come, build fortifications; if water comes, raise the land. They are just a few little girls; they won’t devour me.) Hikaru thought to himself.

Actually, for him, dealing with a problem like this was better than fighting fiercely with a Transcendent like Shiva.

At this moment, Kotonoha beside him also understood the meaning of Hayasaka’s words. Her pair of eyes showed a hint of sadness, and her hands couldn’t help but clench.

“We should go in first. Not only the Young Miss, but the Master has also been waiting for you two in the residence for a long time.”

Under Hayasaka’s guidance, the three stepped into the Shinomiya residence.

What was visible was a lawn, artificial rocks, a forest, fountains, a swimming pool, a library... all complete, luxuriously decorated and rich in meaning. From the side, it not only showed the Shinomiya family’s sky-high wealth in Japan, but also demonstrated a very deep background.

These green decorations truly gave a feeling of being in nature, and the air breathed felt clearer.

Around stood many security guards in black suits and maids, providing great assurance in terms of security and service.

After walking for ten minutes.

Passing through a straight corridor hundreds of meters long made of mahogany, they arrived in front of a five-story castle.

“Young Master Kanzaki, Miss Katsura, we have arrived.”

Hayasaka gestured slightly, and two maids standing at the gate gently opened the door.

At this very moment, Hikaru could clearly catch four gazes with various strong desires locked onto him. There was mockery, curiosity, joy, and also dissatisfaction...

What met their eyes were four stunning and extraordinary beautiful women.

Shirayuki Hime and Kuroyukihime, sitting on the sofa, looked very similar in appearance, except that Shirayuki Hime had silver hair and a strong aura that Kuroyukihime did not possess. This point was somewhat similar to Kaguya, whose face was cold beside them; both were strong and dominant types of girls.

Meanwhile, Yuuki Asuna, with her long blonde hair, elegantly sipped red tea in her hand. Her eyes gazed at Hikaru, the man who had recently caused a huge stir in Japan and even worldwide, with a smile and curiosity.

He didn’t look like the cheap playboy she had imagined before, but truly like a cheerful teenager.

Asuna poured herself another cup of red tea and continued to assess Hikaru with curious eyes.

If Hikaru were truly like the young masters of those big zaibatsu, how could women like Shirayuki Hime be attracted to him? And also the women on the Eternal Beauty List, plus the recently announced Transcendent List.

He was truly a man full of mystery.

Asuna didn’t know the rest, but there was one thing she could understand: this was a dangerous man; it was better not to provoke him easily.

Mystery represents temptation for women, but if the mystery is too much and too thick, it is enough to plunge women into an abyss.

Such a man, Kaguya and Shirayuki Hime would not be able to control him.

Asuna, who was meeting Hikaru for the first time, concluded in her heart.