I am Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes.

Like a hot knife through butter, Kusanagi's blade sliced ​​through the Netherworld assassin in two without any resistance, as if a sharp blade were cutting paper.

"Click——"

Sheathing his blade, Kusanagi didn't glance at the exploding Netherworld warriors behind him, but merely frowned. "A thug actually appeared..."

"Thugs...?" Bronya asked curiously.

"The main problem is that the three stages of the Netherworld Death Warrior are basically identical, so it's very difficult to distinguish them. I only said that because I felt something was off after I finished cutting them down." Kusanagi shrugged. "The feel of cutting down Netherworld Death Warriors is different from that of thugs."

Chapter 205 Interlude

Although Kusanagi lost contact with the tactical goggles after entering the B5 area, Jill is not panicking at all.

Two years later, Kusanagi is now only a single Herrscher unless you bring out multiple Herrschers to deal with him. If he gets close, he will only explode instantly.

In the past two years, Kusanagi has been able to defeat Herrscher-level opponents single-handedly. Although he has not actually done it, Gil is certain that with the special nature of the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, Kusanagi can launch attacks against Herrschers without restraint.

To defeat an opponent with the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, using ranged skills is generally ineffective.

Simple magic tricks, such as fireballs, would likely only result in being sliced ​​in two with a single blow if used in practice.

However, Jill had also wondered why the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception relied on the vortex of the Root of the World to see the Death Line and cut the Death Line to cause irreparable damage to objects.

But, since it's not in the Type-Moon universe, why is Kusanagi able to do this?

Jill responded with a template.

The "world template" can do much more than just "travel between worlds" and "connect to worlds".

What the world template can provide to the host is "to connect the host's power with the original world".

Clearly, this was also something Otto and Kevin considered when designing the template, taking into account abilities like the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception and the Gate of Babylon.

In other words, Kusanagi's Mystic Eyes of Death Perception can actually be used normally because the world template connects the Roots of Type-Moon with the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.

In other words, the existence of the world template allows Kusanagi to use the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception smoothly in any world.

Once you can understand death, you can bring it to what you see.

The root cause is that Kusanagi Gakuen's ability to withstand "death" is limited. If it is not handled properly, Kusanagi Gakuen will probably be completely destroyed sooner or later.

The solution is to have the root cause "take away" this part of the recorded death for him.

That's why Kusanagi Hidden was able to remain unaffected during such a long battle.

Moreover, Kusanagi's raw strength is quite impressive, especially when fighting Honkai creatures. After two years of training with Gil, coupled with his almost instinctive combat skills, he charges into battle like a chariot, taking down a suicide soldier in one fell swoop without hesitation.

So throwing Kusanagi into the Moon Throne is like throwing in a Fu Hua at her peak.

There's absolutely no need to worry about what happens next.

“But when did Anti-Entropy come up with this thing…” Jill squinted. This warship, even larger than the Artemis—the Moon Throne—was undoubtedly a product of Anti-Entropy.

Ancient mechs, lightning-controlling mechs, poisonous spider mechs... Jill just couldn't imagine the possibility that Anti-Entropy hadn't intervened.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah..."

Jill rubbed her forehead. "It really is..."

But... now Jill has nowhere to ask about this airship.

You could have asked Walter Young, but...

“It’s been almost a year…” Jill calculated the time. “Walter… what exactly is in the Sea of ​​Quanta…”

Walter Young resigned from his job at St. Freya Academy a year ago, and judging from his farewell words to Jill after he resigned, he was going to the Sea of ​​Quanta.

When Gil mentions the Sea of ​​Quanta, he thinks of the girl who left him the letter.

"Xie'er..."

Jill shook her head, trying to clear her mind. "It's better to make sure we know what happened... If the tactical goggles aren't working, we'll just have to wait until they get to the next area without signal interference."

……

Inside the Moon Throne at this moment.

Kusanagi was standing at the very front of the group, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings.

“Apart from that thug just now, this B5 area is eerily quiet…” Kusanagi said in a low voice.

Indeed, ever since Kusanagi cut that thug in half with a single slash, they haven't encountered any more assassins or Honkai Beasts on their way forward.

"I guess this is that thug's territory? That's why no other assassins or Honkai Beasts have come near it?" Kiana suggested this highly probable possibility.

"It's not impossible, it's just that this kind of consciousness is extremely weak between assassins and Honkai Beasts." Kusanagi nodded. "Perhaps it's because of the mutated individual."

The four successfully passed through area B5 and entered the compartment between areas B5 and B6.

Kusanagi distributed the water bottle he had brought with him to the three girls, and then began to try to contact Jill using tactical goggles.

However, the result was not very satisfactory.

"..." Kusanagi remained silent for a long time before finally shaking his head. "The area behind this spaceship is a signal-blocking zone. It seems we won't be able to get support."

"So, we're trapped here?" Kiana asked, taking a sip of water.

“No, not at all.” Kusanagi shook his head. “Our retreat hasn’t been blocked, so we can only say we’ve lost support, but we’re not trapped here yet. If we were trapped, we’d have to keep going, head to the cockpit, and unlock all the mechanisms here. But right now, we can either go to the cockpit to look for clues, or we can go back the way we came, contact the captain when we get to a place with a signal, and prepare to continue our exploration…”

Kusanagi looked at the three girls. "So? Do you want to continue forward, or turn back the way you came?"

Bronya stared blankly at Kusanagi, "Does Kusanagi know that what he just said sounds like something a gatekeeper in an RPG game's starting village would say?"

The tense atmosphere was somewhat eased by this joke. Kusanagi shook his head and said, "Alright, don't worry about it... Anyway, if you want to continue, I'll just have to accompany you. Of course, if you want to go back, there shouldn't be any other assassins or Honkai Beasts in area B5, so you should be able to pass through safely and then contact the captain for some support."

"I don't want to back down here! Besides, that devilish captain said that if we hesitate, something terrible will happen, especially during a mission," Kiana said seriously.

“Bronya also thinks there’s no problem continuing to go in,” Bronya said.

"Then, I can only ask Kusanagi-kun for help." Mei didn't say it directly, but her words showed her decision.

Kusanagi nodded. "I understand. Let's maintain the same formation and continue. We need to prepare to enter area B6."

Kusanagi took out his water bottle, unscrewed the cap, took a couple of sips of water, and then took out a map.

"This was printed out to me by Captain W just now. It shows the hostile reactions in the area following the Moon Throne. I brought it because Bronya's tactical goggles might not be usable."

The boy took a sip of water. "According to the captain, the enemy reactions ahead are all quite formidable. For example, the Space-Time Ripper, the higher form of the Assault-class Honkai Beast in area C2, is a Honkai Beast that can move freely within space-time fractures, and it's extremely ferocious; a single wing strike can tear apart a bear's body..."

"To put it another way, everything up to area B5 is just Easy difficulty in a dungeon," Kusanagi said. "Besides, these Honkai Beasts and assassins are somewhat special—"

"Special?" Kiana and the other two looked puzzled.

“Although the captain didn’t say it, I have this feeling… these special high-ranking assassins and Honkai Beasts were probably captured and brought here.” Kusanagi said directly, “Why would there be assassins and Honkai Beasts on a warship? And this warship—or rather, the warship called the [Moonlight Throne]—is Anti-Entropy’s ship, and Anti-Entropy has enough power to capture these assassins and Honkai Beasts…”

Bronya nodded. "That is indeed a possibility..."

“However, I’m actually quite puzzled as to why Anti-Entropy would bring this warship here…” Kusanagi stroked his chin. “Bringing the warship here, yet filling the only road leading to the central control room with zombies, Honkai Beasts, and mechs… This tactic is incomprehensible… And there aren’t any staff or pilots inside the cabin, not a single person in sight…”

It was as if they wanted to give them this warship, which was even larger than the Artemis.

Kusanagi didn't say these words aloud, but kept them to himself.

After all, this idea seems a bit too far-fetched...?

Kusanagi picked up Mikazuki Munechika and walked towards the door leading to the next area. "Let's go."

"it is good."

……

"They didn't choose to return the way they came, but instead chose to continue advancing inwards... Just like those kids would do." Jill saw that Kiana and the others' communication channels were not connected, and even Kusanagi's communication channel was in a "connection unavailable" state. She realized that inside the Moon Throne, once you went beyond that area, only specific communication channels were available.

"Yin, bring them back safely." Jill sat down in a chair, her face showing some worry.

……

As indicated by the structural diagram and hostile reaction diagram provided by Jill, once you enter area C, you'll encounter a powerful assassin almost every few steps.

Although this "powerful" quality can only be described in terms of normal people.

As the samurai raised his twin swords to parry, a blue light flashed in Kusanagi's eyes, and a cold light flashed in an instant, cleaving the samurai and his sword in two.

Kusanagi was the only student who hadn't learned Gilles' Musou and backstab techniques.

Simply put, with his "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception," he can be said to be able to directly destroy the body structure of zombies and Honkai Beasts regardless of their defenses.

The dual swords of the Shunren Warrior were like blocks of wood under his blade, and the heavy shield of the Temple-class Honkai Beast was like paper. In the eyes of the Mystic of Death Perception, everything was "equal".

Aside from special individuals who possess a "death" that Kusanagi cannot comprehend, any creature struck by Kusanagi's attack on the death line will suffer irreparable damage. Being hit directly on a vital point by the death line is practically the same as "death."

The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception are the bane of opponents with powerful regenerative abilities and strong defenses.

Of course, it cannot be said that the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception are invincible. If one encounters an incomprehensible death while using this ability, the brain will be burned out.

If you encounter an opponent you can't defeat in close combat, or an opponent who can sense your gaze, the power of the Demon Eye cannot be used, and it's essentially useless.

Your opponent is faster than you and will defeat you before you can use your Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.

The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception are not invincible; it all depends on how they are used.

Just like the saying goes, there are no weak abilities, only weak people.

While Kusanagi is still quite a bit behind those incredibly powerful figures, he is already a warrior capable of standing on his own.

Especially when facing these corrupted creatures, Kusanagi is capable of even more...

Because Honkai creatures are not agile enough, except for the higher-ranking individuals, they basically cannot dodge Kusanagi's attacks. Once Kusanagi gets close, they are basically dead.

However, what truly changed Kusanagi's nature was what happened a year ago...

"Ahead is area C5. According to the map, area C7 is the final destination."

Kusanagi glanced at the map in his hand, wiped the blood from his face, and said.

That wasn't his blood; it was the black blood of the assassin he had just cut open that ninja warrior that had gotten on his face.

"So, we should be getting close to the final area, right?" Mei handed a handkerchief to Kusanagi.

Kusanagi shook his head and said, "That's true, but we should still be careful..."

"Because the thing in area C6 seems to be a Titan, and my physical strength has reached its limit."

Kusanagi took a sip of water. Some assassins are not easy to defeat. Honkai Beasts and assassins can also dodge. When they feel the threat of "death", even though they can be considered dead, their "instinct" will still drive them to avoid it.

Therefore, Kusanagi has almost run out of stamina after his relentless rampage.