Don't use Type-Moon references in Oregairu!

Therefore, you are qualified to witness the martial arts of the Heavenly Kingdom!

The phantom of the sacred gauntlets flickered, but Hiratsuka Shizuka completely suppressed any possibility of victory through weaponry. She simply unleashed a full-force attack as well.

More perfect, and more powerful!

boom!

Fists clashed, and then the sound of breaking the sound barrier came, followed by the loud thud of their fists colliding.

"Who will be the last one standing?!" Kasumigaoka Utaha watched the scene nervously, while Haruno pretended to be indifferent but was actually watching the outcome of the impending conclusion intently.

"I won, she's already passed out." Hiratsuka Shizuka calmly withdrew her fist. Only then did everyone notice why Sakura Hibiki had remained motionless.

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked up to the sky and sighed, "Isn't this more like a fighting manga?"

He turned his head expressionlessly to look at Rohan on the shore.

The other person shook their head while taking notes: "No, I'm not that powerful... But to be honest, I think I understand now. Artificial spirit origins are easily influenced by the mood of the person fusing with them, at least in the initial fusion stage. If there is a mismatch between the will or the physical body, it will lead to strange effects."

"For example, cosplaying as a fighting manga character?"

"For example, cosplaying as a fighting manga character."

The three women, who were still awake, pretended not to remember anything and looked up at the sky: "Hmm, the weather is nice today too."

What just happened? Why did I suddenly want to do that...?

"And then... in this situation, it seems to be beneficial for the integration of artificial spirit origins? No, this is more like awakening." Kishibe Rohan looked at Sakura Hibiki, who was still standing in the same spot, with a curious expression.

The change has occurred. Someone who used to have completely blonde twin tails now has red and blue highlights in their hair.

It's this red, blue, and blonde color combination...

"Isn't this the Switch?!" Fujimaru Ritsuka blurted out in surprise. "Sei Shonagon? That sounds familiar, oh no."

"Who did you say...?" Kasumigaoka Utaha gripped the scroll that had materialized out of nowhere, her face dark with anger, gritting her teeth. "That reckless guy? Hmph... just as absurd as ever."

"Calm down, Shiyu, you're not Miss Xiangzi."

“...That’s true.” Kasumigaoka Utaha took a deep breath and then looked at Yukinoshita Haruno. “Haruno-nee...do you feel like your fusion is a bit slow? Do you want me to help you? We’re both ranged spell types, maybe sparring will have some amazing effects?”

"I think... as civilized people, we should avoid fighting and killing each other; that's just reckless behavior."

Yukino Yukinoshita said with a serious expression.

200. Strengthening Combat Power and Finding the Truth

Although their friendship has capsized, this guy who transformed from a cockroach spirit into a Switch spirit still needs some help getting settled. Hiratsuka Shizuka wanted to help her to the guest room, but Kasumigaoka Utaha stopped her without saying a word, used a spell to make her float in the air, and pushed her directly to the laboratory.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: Let's stand up for Ms. Kaori and take her straight to the lab. Lisa-sensei and the others must be very curious about the relevant data.

The overflowing black aura invisibly deterred the group from approaching.

"Wow, how terrifying! Women's places are truly breathtaking," Rohan Kishibe exclaimed with great interest.

Fujimaru Ritsuka rolled her eyes, not wanting to pay any attention to this scoundrel.

Rather than harboring a certain literary and artistic female writer's resentment towards a certain energetic and unpredictable senior, Kasumigaoka Utaha was more going with the flow—where else could one have a clearer and more accurate assessment of Sakura Hibiki's current state than Lisa Lisa and the others' laboratory?

The flower that bloomed then and now, though similar, is no longer the same. This is true even in past and present lives; how much more so for those who merely inherited the spirit foundations of heroic spirits?

"Now that the show is over... can our great prophet tell me whether this artificial spirit origin can be considered a success?"

"Successful, but not entirely successful."

"I've been wanting to practice my forging skills lately. Hey, could I get a Muramasa Nightmare Sword to play with and maybe find a demon to test it on?"

"Yay! I strongly object!" Seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka's face turn sour, Kishibe Rohan quickly raised his hands in surrender, abandoning his Riddler state: "Now it seems that artificial spirit origins have a certain possibility of enabling some awakened individuals to gain abilities. At the same time, they can also make some extraordinary individuals have stronger power, don't you think so, Haruno Lady?"

"Hmm...that's true." Yukinoshita closed her eyes, and then the messy environment of the living room changed.

It was as if countless transparent giant hands had begun to clean.

Broken wood chips and oil paintings were piled up and tidied up, broken furniture was moved aside, and even dust was swept away. The living room was instantly transformed from a Middle Eastern war zone into a husky's house-destroying scene.

LOL, nothing has changed at all.

"Pfft..." Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately covered her mouth.

Yang Nai glanced helplessly at Fujimaru Ritsuka, seemingly unbothered by his occasional eccentricities. With a wave of her hand, all the broken trash was tidied up. Although the living room was spotless, like a plate licked clean by Artoria, and still had many large holes leading to the training grounds, it looked much better overall.

"The intensity of my telekinetic manipulation is almost double what it was before. I can now generate nearly half a ton of force, and there are signs that my strength is increasing. The precision of my micro-management has also improved. Before fusing with the artificial spirit core, I would even tremble when I picked up a glass of water, like an old man with Parkinson's disease. Now..."

"Like an elderly person with dementia?"

"Don't be so hard on the elderly, okay? At least their stability level is like that of a normal person."

"Congratulations! Congratulations to Sister Yang for regaining her youthful appearance and making her look younger again."

Yang sighed and patted Fujimaru Ritsuka on the shoulder: "You've really become quite mischievous lately."

"I learned it from Teacher Kishibe."

"What does this have to do with me?" Rohan Kishibe was innocently tagged, indicating that he wouldn't take the blame for this.

"Anyway, let's get someone to tidy up the living room first. Luckily, we have enough funds recently... But we can't let it all go to waste. How about we catch that girl and make her a temporary worker? Hmph, let her work to pay back the money." The housekeeper, Sister Yang Nai, counted the living room renovation costs on her fingers, and couldn't help but let out a sinister laugh like that of a human trafficker.

This is insane! This is insane!

Fujimaru Ritsuka glanced subtly at Kishibe Rohan, who quietly pulled him away from the living room and then gestured towards the inside: "See, this is where the failure of artificial spirit origins lies. In the early stages of fusion with an artificial spirit origin, it's easy to amplify one's inner emotions. That blonde twin-tailed girl's outburst was partly due to the artificial spirit origin. And your Haruno's current mood swings are also partly due to the artificial spirit origin."

"The problem...is very big?"

"Of course it'll be big." Rohan Kishibe's face was already showing signs of hardness, filled with seriousness and a sense of oppression. "The reason why the blonde idiot girl went berserk is because her power overflowed, her inherited spirit origin awakened, and she also had a desire to fight hidden in her heart, so she used fighting to express her emotions. I guess after she wakes up, she will try her best to satisfy her appetite and have a big meal. As for Lady Yukinoshita, because of her long-standing meddlesome behavior, although she has now restrained the impulse to unleash her power, she will instinctively start to be calculating about things like money."

"However, their changes weren't too significant. Essentially, both of them were still good people. The positive aspects of their will were still able to restrain their sudden, unpredictable impulses and emotions. But what about the others?" Rohan Kishibe said meaningfully.

Fujimaru Ritsuka pondered for a moment, then said with a hint of uncertainty, "So, could it be that the more vicious a person is, the more likely they are to amplify their desire to do evil after obtaining an artificial spirit origin?"

"Yes, more or less. And similar situations occur with some people who tend to suppress their emotions. Therefore, fusing with an artificial spirit core often requires a certain level of willpower. But..."

“But we have to do it, right?” Fujimaru Ritsuka looked towards the living room.

If Hino, who had just gained extraordinary abilities, only acquired a physique close to that of a top professional athlete and a magical field capable of defending against attacks, and her combat power was essentially not much stronger than when she wielded firearms, then she is different now.

To give an example, Yang Nai can now summon a car from any angle anytime, anywhere, and concentrate the power in such a small area.

While this ability is still not as good as that of a muscular man in a tight-fitting suit who can lift a road roller and shout "Takizawa Laura," it is gradually getting closer.

This kind of combat power boost can be achieved in less than a day. If this news gets out, it will likely make countless extraordinary individuals extremely envious... Therefore, is it that the creation of artificial spirit cores cannot be spread as easily as extraordinary potions?

Fujimaru Ritsuka began to think.

Even for extraordinary drugs, their large-scale distribution now is a last resort. Both Rohan's warnings and Jia Kongming's statements indicate that a major event will occur within the next ten days. Therefore, his plan is to seize this short window of opportunity to transform more people into extraordinary beings.

A single bottle of extraordinary potion could grant more than ten people the opportunity to match materials, and with various factions within the Kansai Spellcasting Association as allies, he was confident he could barely hold out for a while.

At least for now, most official forces are focusing their efforts on the United States and China.

However, artificial spirit origins are quite different. Judging from the hints given by Rohan Kishibe and Lisa Lisa-sensei, this thing could give top-tier combatants from various factions who have already stagnated a chance to advance further.

Almost all top-tier combatants suffer from the pain of being unable to become stronger, while also sensing that as long as they take the next step, they will gain greater power and a longer lifespan.

Therefore, the strategic importance of artificial spirit origins is something that everyone covets.

But is it possible that it won't be used?

He felt that strengthening combat power was essential at this juncture, but the most important task ahead was to find a safe way to increase their resources without triggering a civil war.

"Teacher Kishibe... I'm asking you, will disaster strike suddenly next, or will major events gradually unfold?"

After much deliberation, Fujimaru Ritsuka still felt she needed information from Kishibe Rohan.

Rohan Kishibe leaned against the wall, arms crossed, deep in thought, then looked up: "Actually, theoretically, that person doesn't care about anything. She just wants to dominate [the throne]. But you know, as long as something exists, the scale of its descent will inevitably be enormous. The ritual of the descent is irreversible—in fact, even my eyes can't see the location of the ritual, but in any case, the principle of the ritual is similar, and it will inevitably bring forth an overwhelming aura. The demon cave you dealt with today is one example, and there will only be more and more afterward."

"But don't worry so much. The key is to solve the problem in the end, so don't dwell on it... What are you laughing at?" Rohan Kishibe asked, somewhat surprised.

Fujimaru Ritsuka's smile faded: "Although I understand that many people will be in dire straits in the future, if these incidents occur frequently and escalate further, we might actually have more breathing room."

"For example... start spreading artificial spirit origins when everyone starts to feel overwhelmed?" Kishibe Rohan vaguely followed Fujimaru Ritsuka's train of thought.

“That’s right! Only when everyone is busy dealing with the situation and has no time for internal struggles can we seize the opportunity to increase our leverage.” Fujimaru Ritsuka lowered her eyes, slightly dejected. “There’s no other way. I have to consider everyone in Chaldea. If we really give away the artificial Spirit Origins now, it’s very likely that we will be targeted by others. Even if our top combat power is among the world’s best, we will still be overwhelmed by the sheer size of the forces and broken by the official powers.”

"Two thousand bottles."

"what?"

Rohan Kishibe, unusually mature, ruffled Fujimaru Ritsuka's smooth black hair, his expression softening: "I'll make time to cooperate with their automated puppets. We'll produce two thousand bottles of the extraordinary potion in the next two days, and then have that foxy woman oversee the compatibility of the materials. At all costs. By then, you'll have more than ten thousand extraordinary individuals loyal to you. At that point, we won't have to hesitate even when saving the world."

“Teacher Kishibe, you’re not like Merlin anymore. You’re acting like a grown-up.”

"Damn it! When are you going to stop persecuting Merlin? He's been supplying electricity to Chaldea every day! Are you bullying an honest person?"

"I don't think Merlin can be considered an honest person at all." Fujimaru Ritsuka's smile brightened as she turned and went upstairs. "Well then, my dear Kishibe-sensei, work hard. 996 is a blessing, you know. I'm going to go talk to those two silent guys in my dreams."

"Sigh, I never thought I'd have to work overtime like this. But thankfully, I have enough manuscripts saved up for the serialization. Well then, I can't lose to these kids who aren't even of marriageable age yet!"

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The scenery was still familiar, the wasteland strewn with swords, but this time when Fujimaru Ritsuka came in, she unexpectedly sensed something different.

Is it like a blurry pane of glass? Or has it faded?

The thought flashed through her mind, but Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't have time to think deeply about this fleeting inspiration.

He held the Horned Crown Crystal, a trophy from the Spirit Tomb, in his hand and first scanned it around.

In the past, every time I entered, I could hear the clanging of blacksmiths striking metal, and occasionally Edmund's self-amusing laughter. But now, it was eerily quiet. The crimson flames burning on the wasteland were unlike any other fire; there was nothing to ignite them, so naturally, there was no crackling sound of the flames burning through objects. There was not even a sound of wind; it was so silent, like a simple tomb burying swords.

Unmoved by the silence, Fujimaru Ritsuka, after looking around and finding no one, shouted at the top of her lungs:

"Stop hiding from me, you two old geezers! How many things have you been secretly keeping from me?"

"Aren't you coming out yet? If you don't come out soon, I'll give everyone in Chaldea a good beating! Earl, tell me about how you cheated on both Haydée and Concherta at the same time, and about your scandalous affair with Shuten-dōji, Muramasa!"

"Nonsense!" X2

Senji Muramasa and Dantès Edmund shouted in unison. They could no longer hide; if they continued to hide, Fujimaru Ritsuka would fabricate countless unfounded gossip stories about them.

Fujimaru Ritsuka grinned: "So you're out, huh? If you hadn't come out, I'd have to use my vast knowledge from S□S and the □ forum to give you two a super erotic storytelling performance. There was a famous swordsmith in the Bunmei era who wanted to forge the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, so he went to find materials related to Yamata-no-Orochi. In the hidden belly of Mount Ōe, he discovered the real deal—Shuten-dōji, his upper body trapped inside the rocks..."

The two immediately shuddered: listening to Fujimaru Ritsuka fabricate a lewd story with herself as the main character, all while others were watching—this wasn't just a kindergarten ride, it was a road to social death. Even if this shameless guy didn't care, they were the ones who were going to be embarrassed to death first.

Senji Muramasa, who had been called out, had no choice but to reveal himself from his hiding place, his face contorted in a grimace as he clasped his hands in surrender: "Stop chanting, stop chanting, stop using your supernatural powers."

"How about a scene of Dantès seducing Concerta, and the rich man battling Mehmet?"