"Yes! I will obey your orders! From today onwards, the Black Dragon Society will undergo a complete transformation, and all illegal operations will be..." Watanabe Ryuichi's voice trembled slightly with excitement. He thought this was an opportunity given by the new king to clean up his act and go straight.

“I’m not discussing this with you,” Najenda interrupted him, her voice devoid of emotion, yet carrying more weight than any threat. “I am issuing the King’s decree. These filthy weeds are not permitted in the King’s court. All dissent that dares to defy the King’s will will be utterly eradicated.” Her sharp, single eye flashed with a chilling light capable of freezing everything, sending a shiver down the spine of this former underworld tycoon. He instantly understood that this was not a choice, but a new ironclad rule etched into their very souls.

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……

The real king, who orchestrated all of this, now lay leisurely on the sofa in his own apartment, like an ordinary teenager who was already tired of the bloody power games.

He watched Rin Tohsaka and Eriri arguing fiercely about how to distribute the enormous spoils of war (mainly how to invest that huge sum of money to maximize returns); he watched his adorable new collectible, Kanade Yoizaki, being held gently in Sakura's arms, happily munching on a special strawberry daifuku; and he watched the peaceful, bustling scene outside the window.

A genuine, serene smile, befitting a gardener, graced his face. He savored the chaotic yet vibrant order he had created, a joy far surpassing any conquest or destruction. This was his "garden," his "kingdom," his most perfect "collection."

260 A Tranquil Interlude and Distant Thunder

After Gu Chuan overturned the "Jok" chessboard in the most unreasonable way, the city ushered in a strange yet peaceful period of "peace".

On the surface, economists and conspiracy theorists around the world are still arguing about the skyscraper that disappeared overnight, trying to decipher the doomsday code from that smooth, mirror-like abyss.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, a bloody and iron-fisted reshaping of the underground order, spearheaded by Najendan, was quietly underway with overwhelming force. All dissenting voices that defied the "King's" decrees were completely "eliminated" overnight by the three thousand underworld members who had already sworn allegiance, using the most traditional and efficient methods.

For the first time, the shadow of this city was completely dominated by an absolute and unquestionable "order" of 1977.

The creator of all this, the one and only supreme "King," at this moment, is like a retired old cadre who has long been tired of worldly power, leisurely enjoying his warm "retirement" life full of "surprises" and "unexpected events."

The apartment's living room has long since become a multifunctional "activity center" that feels out of place.

In a corner of the living room, Rin Tohsaka and Eriri, these two former "arch-enemies," were now arguing fiercely about how to make the most rational "investment" of that enormous sum of money—enough to buy a small country—like the most tacit and "elite" business partners.

"No way! Investing in cryptocurrencies is too risky! I advocate buying gold and real estate; that's the safest way to preserve value!" Rin Tohsaka rejected the other party's bold proposal, which was full of "gambler's" spirit, with an absolute rationality that was full of "housekeeper" qualities.

"What do you know! This is called high risk, high reward! My artist's intuition tells me that this cryptocurrency called Dogecoin will definitely soar to new heights in the future!" Eriri argued vehemently, her sapphire-like eyes gleaming with a dazzling light of "getting rich overnight."

In another corner of the living room, there is a warm and comforting scene filled with "healing" and "growth".

The gentle Matou Sakura is like the most patient "music teacher," teaching the somewhat timid, beautiful black-haired girl, Yoizaki Kanade, how to play the old piano full of classical charm.

When the first, somewhat awkward but warm note, full of "hope," slowly flowed from Kanade Yoizaki's slender, fair fingertips, her beautiful obsidian eyes, which were always filled with unease and fear, for the first time shone with a dazzling light called "joy."

Meanwhile, the clumsy "otherworldly village girl" Artoria Caster sat beside her with an expression of adoration, like a most loyal "little fan," giving her new "friend" full of "artistic" flair the warmest applause.

As for the Akame sisters and Zashiki-warashi, these three members of the "foodie alliance" had already formed a "dessert expeditionary force." Led by Leone, a reliable "big sister" full of "wildness," they marched in a mighty force towards the newly opened, internet-famous dessert shop that supposedly boasts "the world's best strawberry parfait."

The entire apartment was immersed in a noisy yet incredibly real and happy atmosphere filled with "peace" and "hope".

Gu Chuan leaned back quietly on the sofa, smiling as he watched the beautiful "pictures" before him, each scene brimming with the essence of "life," each uniquely his own.

He really enjoyed this feeling.

This is the act of taking all the "treasures" one has chosen into one's own "courtyard," and then quietly appreciating the unique, new radiance they exude after shedding that heavy "fate" filled with "tragedy," a radiance brimming with the breath of "life."

However, his leisurely, carefree "retirement" time, filled with the feeling of being a "kindergarten director," was destined to be short-lived.

A cold, mechanical, and familiar system notification sound, filled with an apocalyptic atmosphere, rang out simultaneously in the minds of all the "fellow travelers" without warning!

【—Warning! Warning!】

[The "Apocalypse Together" instance will be forcibly opened in ten minutes!]

The warm, celebratory atmosphere was instantly and completely frozen by a chilling, suffocating cold.

All the girls who were laughing and playing subconsciously stopped what they were doing and looked solemnly at their only king, who was slowly rising from the sofa.

[New world coordinates detected: No. 88, Jujutsu Kaisen - Shibuya Incident!]

[Crisis Level Assessment: Nation-Destroying Level!]

[List of travel companions confirmed:]

Gu Chuan

Tu Shan Hong Hong

【Artoria Pendragon (Alt)】

【Yozaki Kanade】

When they saw the last, unexpected name, everyone present, without prior agreement, turned their shocked and worried gazes toward the petite, black-haired girl sitting blankly at the piano.

Kanade Yoizaki looked at her gentle "family members," who were looking at her with worried expressions, and then at her god-like "master," who was looking at her calmly. For the first time, a faint, yet undeniably real, flicker of "protection" appeared in those beautiful obsidian eyes, which were always filled with unease and fear.

Steadfast, radiant.

She didn't want to be passively saved like before.

She also wanted to use her insignificant, sorrowful singing voice to do something for the "home" that had given her new life.

Gu Chuan looked into her beautiful eyes, which were filled with "enlightenment," and slowly nodded.

Then, he slowly turned around and looked out the window at the still bustling and peaceful city. At this moment, his black eyes were once again completely covered by a cold, indifferent, absolute nothingness belonging to the "king".

"—So, the new hunt..."

"Yes, let's begin."

261 Gods and Demons in the King's Courtyard

Amidst that silent roar powerful enough to shatter the heavens, the supreme nature spirit, corrupted by the curse, stirred.

Its enormous body, as vast as a mountain and composed of countless twisted trees and vines, simply took a step forward casually.

Boom!

The entire Shibuya Crossing, already shattered and broken, trembled violently! The earth howled, and countless hideous, enormous cracks, like a spider web, spread wildly in all directions from its massive foot as the center!

It slowly raised its enormous arm, made of the most resilient and ancient tree roots, like a pillar supporting the sky, and slammed it down on the four figures that it considered as insignificant as ants, yet exuded an aura of "foreign objects" that it found utterly repulsive!

That was not a simple physical attack!

Wrapped around that enormous arm was a dense, powerful curse filled with "death" and "the wrath of nature," capable of instantly corroding and assimilating all life!

This strike was enough to completely level a small mountain range!

However, this is an absolute natural disaster filled with the wrath of "gods," enough to make any Grand Sorcerer 15 despair.

Standing at the very front, the cold-blooded "Black Knight King," his always icy, doll-like face revealed for the first time a look of tyranny, cruelty, and bloodlust, as if he were looking at the most foolish and overconfident "toy."

excited.

"Finally, a slightly presentable, large one has arrived?"

She spoke slowly in a cold, emotionless tone, as if stating a simple fact.

Then, her petite figure, clad in jet-black armor, under the shocked and incredulous gazes of everyone, not only did not retreat, but instead, like a black, destructive cannonball, she proactively faced the impending catapult—the one that descended from the sky, capable of annihilating everything.

"—God's Hammer!"

"—Honghong."

At the same time, Gu Chuan's calm and unquestionable voice rang out.

"——Play."

"—For your king, let us play the most magnificent war song."

"Yes, Master."

"……Um."

next second.

A red figure, filled with the absolute and icy killing intent of a "Demon Emperor," followed closely behind the black lightning bolt, which was filled with destructive energy, like a ghost!

Tu Shan Honghong's usually calm and collected golden vertical pupils flashed with an unprecedented, absolute calmness and rationality befitting a "Demon Emperor" at this moment! She could clearly see the "curse" itself, filled with filth and malice, flowing within the massive, seemingly indestructible "Spirit of Nature"—its "core"!

At the same time, the ethereal, yet heartbreakingly strong voice, filled with sadness, became even more soaring and clear!

With her eyes closed, Yoizaki Kanade used all her strength to pour her unwavering heart—a heart no longer filled with fear but brimming with "protection"—into her discordant yet resonant requiem!

The song transformed into invisible, gentle ripples filled with "purification" and "soothing," silently enveloping the entire battlefield!

The immense spirit of nature, filled with "anger" and "destruction," paused slightly, uncontrollably, upon hearing the sorrowful song filled with "resonance"!

Its chaotic soul, already completely consumed by the curse, miraculously, at this moment, produced a fleeting, fatal spark—

"--confused"!

However, a true "king" will never let go of this fleeting and precious "opportunity"!

"Yin Qiliu? [Yao Chen? 〨 Er Jiu 〓—Drink!]"

Alt, with a shout that was full of "tyrant" vibes, excitement, and fighting spirit!

Her petite figure drew a perfect arc full of "power" and "beauty" in mid-air, easily dodging the blow of that huge arm that was powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks!

Then, she plunged the holy sword, which had long been imbued with immense, dark magical power, into the most vulnerable part of that massive, naturally aura-filled "god's" body—like the sharpest, most precise scalpel.

joint!

boom--!

Dark magic erupted suddenly!

The ancient tree roots, which were strong enough to withstand any physical attack, were easily blasted into a huge, hideous hole by the domineering magic power filled with the attributes of "dragons".

"--It's now!"

A red figure, filled with the absolute and icy killing intent of a "Demon Emperor," appeared silently before the huge hole as if by teleportation!

"—Insulating Claws!"

Tu Shan Honghong, without the slightest hesitation, plunged her sharp, scarlet demonic claws—powerful enough to purify all filth—fiercely into the very core of that massive, enraged "god's" body.

"—The source of the curse!"

"Roar--!!!!!"

A cry, more piercing, more painful, more filled with disbelief, and more unlike that of a deity, rang out for the first time from the mouth of that enormous, high above "spirit of nature"!

Its single eye, which spewed magma like a volcano, was completely covered at this moment by a pure, scarlet-red flame that was filled with "purification"!

Its enormous body, composed of countless twisted trees and vines, began to violently collapse and disintegrate!

……

The deepest part of the "tent".

The man in the cassock with strange stitches on his forehead looked at the dramatic, one-sided "god-slaying" scene before him, which was completely beyond his "script." The fake smile on his face, filled with the excitement of a "hunter," grew even stronger.

"—Interesting, very interesting."

"Whether it is, that is filled with destructive, pure violence."

"Or rather, it is full of purifying, precise techniques."

"Or perhaps, that eerie song, full of resonance, capable of interfering with the soul..."

He watched the three powerful and beautiful girls efficiently "dismembering" the top-tier cursed spirit, and then looked at the only "King" who had been standing quietly to the side the whole time, as if watching a most exciting drama. His narrow eyes, which were always full of calculation and madness, were now flashing with an unprecedented, fiery light called "greed".

"—It seems that tonight's banquet has somehow managed to sneak in some extraordinary, top-tier individuals..."

"—Ingredients."

262 The Fading False God and the Birth of the True Man

Under the dual erosion of purifying crimson flames and destructive black magic, the once invincible spirit of nature, as vast as a mountain, finally met its destined tragic end.

Its enormous body, composed of countless twisted trees and vines, lost all vitality like a weathered sand sculpture, and began to crumble and disintegrate inch by inch, eventually turning into countless pure and harmless green light spots that slowly dissipated on this sorrowful land stained red with blood and flames.

This dramatic, one-sided feast of god-slaying ended in a mere few minutes with the most unreasonable and crushing force, its curtain falling on a brutally beautiful spectacle.

Alt slowly retracted the black holy sword that still exuded a cold and ominous aura. Her always cold, doll-like face remained completely calm, as if the battle just now was nothing more than a routine warm-up exercise for her.

Tu Shan Honghong, like a professional cleaner, quietly watched as the last trace of the filthy curse was completely annihilated by her purifying demonic power, and her usually calm golden vertical pupils slowly returned to their usual tranquility.

Only when Yoizaki Kanade looked at the ruins, now even more devastated after the battle, did a complex pity flicker in her beautiful obsidian eyes, which were always filled with unease and fear. She was grieving for the passing of that pathetic false god who had long since lost himself.

However, in this brief postwar calm, a clapping sound filled with amusement and malice, as if watching a wonderful drama, slowly drifted from the dark night sky without warning.

pop... pop... pop...

"Fantastic, absolutely fantastic!"

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