Don't use Type-Moon references in Oregairu!

You read that right, I'm really envious.

So, I have to admit, I'm utterly impressed by the Japanese people's somewhat childish way of thinking. From the Warring States period where every nation had its Four Heavenly Kings, to the Imperial Kingdom's Fierce Tiger, I genuinely can't adapt to these cultural differences.

Yukino Yukino watched Fujimaru Ritsuka's slightly awkward manner with amusement. Only at this moment did she realize that Fujimaru Ritsuka was a big boy who was not even of marriageable age.

She interpreted Fujimaru Ritsuka's awkwardness at her death as the shyness that teenagers often experience.

So, the Japanese have such a chuunibyou (delusional) way of thinking! (repeated)

"Thanks to the reputation you've built up today, I think things will quiet down a bit with the Special Affairs Bureau."

"Huh? At this time, the Special Affairs Bureau is still making moves?" Fujimaru Ritsuka pointed helplessly to the sky outside.

The crimson spear, which remains unchanged yet still towers high, and the pure white pillar of light above the great East Asian nation, still stand on Earth.

And now, the incompetent teammate still wants to share equipment and steal resources?

"Sigh... There's nothing we can do, Tsuchimikado Yasuma has made his move."

Fujimaru Ritsuka was silent.

He understood Yang Nai's meaning.

After the spear appeared, the frequency of the Demon Cave increased further.

A giant monster even spawned on Mount Hiei near Kyoto.

Why was Enryaku-ji Temple built on Mount Hiei in the past? Because, in terms of feng shui, Mount Hiei was the only place near Kyoto that disrupted the feng shui, so a large temple was needed to suppress any potential evil spirits and impurities.

Instead of the expected good outcome, the bad came true. A bizarre army, resembling a demon realm, appeared within the heart of Mount Hiei, even having the capacity to divide its forces and attack both Mount Hiei and Kyoto simultaneously.

At the time, Fujimaru Ritsuka had received the message, but he was not that strong at the beginning of his trial and was still fighting with other monsters.

As for the official Japanese army... by the time they realize what's happening, the demon army should already have entered Kyoto and, incidentally, ravaged Mount Hiei. Besides, the Special Affairs Bureau seems to have other ulterior motives.

To prevent damage to the Gayo forces and injuries to the people of Kyoto, Tsuchimikado Yasumasa stepped forward.

By combining the Onmyōdō techniques inherited from Murasaki Shikibu by Kasumigaoka Utaha with his own, Tsuchimikado Yasumima summoned the Twelve Divine Generals and used Onmyōdō to complete a great incantation similar to astronomical magic, bombarding the demon army with a meteor shower that turned the plains into mountains.

Although he was exhausted afterward, Tsuchimikado Yasumasa's move was remarkably effective, leaving the Special Affairs Bureau, which planned to take advantage of the situation to infiltrate the Kansai Jujutsu Association, completely dumbfounded.

But because of this, the Special Affairs Bureau and other onlookers concluded that this attack, which was close to a ship-launched missile attack or an enchanted version of an attack, was definitely cheating, no, it was definitely breaking the limits.

"So they started trying to put pressure on Chaldea using both soft and hard tactics, but after this news gets out today, they should shut up." Yang Nai said with a cheerful smile. "They may not have been able to catch [Fire Calamity] red-handed, but they must have studied his movements. They should have also assessed your speed of attack and your combat strength. These days, it's not impossible for a juvenile to overthrow an elder."

Fujimaru Ritsuka glanced discreetly at the others; Yukino and Utaha both nodded in unison, their eyes conveying a clear message:

Yang Nai-jie has been harassed for a long time, and now she has finally gotten her revenge, so she's very happy.

Fujimaru Ritsuka was filled with righteous indignation: "How dare they take advantage of me? I'll get on my beloved little motorcycle now and find a chance to film a Tengensetsu and make them feel good."

"No need, really no need. I think they'll be here to apologize soon." Just as she finished speaking, her phone rang.

Yang Nai waved to the group of people who did nothing but eat rice, and then turned on her phone with a bright smile.

As everyone tiptoed out, they heard strange comments such as, "Discounted price? Of course there is, after all, it's where I used to work," and "Taking advantage of someone's misfortune? No way."

“They’re doomed… If my sister doesn’t step up her efforts now, she’s not herself.”

Everyone who read it agreed wholeheartedly and completely trusted Yukino's judgment about Haruno.

After all, they are sisters, blood is thicker than water, and she saw things very clearly.

"Fuji-maru-" A certain adorable blonde girl, who disliked trouble, pounced on him as if she had seen delicious food. "You've gotten stronger! Let's have a match."

“Perfect timing, we’d also like to have a match together. As [Fire Calamity], you shouldn’t mind, right?”

Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was struggling, paused and looked at Yukino and the others, cold sweat pouring down her face: "You mean we should be teammates against Luna, right?"

"No, it's you challenging us one-on-one."

You triggered an unexpected event [Emergency Slip-Up].

Hello everyone, I'm Ahui, your loyal friend who updates 15 words every month but is still being bullied by the big shots.

Man's fortunes can change in an instant, and the weather can be unpredictable. Under the dual test of my burning will and intense personal interests, Keyboard Girl... successfully survived.

However, due to the excessive volume of requests, the "NetCable Girl" app was overused and misused.

My computer is like a pitiful worm, full of ammunition but with nowhere to unleash it.

As we all know, a broken mirror is hard to mend; some things, once lost, are difficult to regain, and once interrupted, are difficult to restore to their original state.

So, I can only pity my beloved computer and ask it for a temporary break (not really).

Seriously though, the internet connection dropped, but thankfully the writing software didn't swallow too much of my draft. I exported and saved my writing progress and will start writing tomorrow. I'm taking a day off today to catch up.

My lovely Orange will be recommending this Thursday. This is my last recommendation before the series ends; there should be a surge of recommendations from Thursday to the weekend.

That's all for now. Wishing all my readers good health.

215, Kagutsuchi! Oh no, I stole Muramasa's voice actor reference again.

"This is a bit unfair." Under the combined attack, Kasumigaoka Utaha swung her arm, which was almost developing tendonitis from writing incantations, completely helpless.

Everyone else was standing there, panting, looking at Fujimaru Ritsuka with resentment. The only two who were still in relatively good condition were Artoria and Luna.

Even they were completely unwilling to fight Fujimaru Ritsuka while keeping their distance.

"Is only close-range attack effective? No... Even close-range attacks will greatly weaken magic power. In the end, only strength itself and the weapon cannot be exempted, plus the aura that constantly applies pressure..." As a veteran of the battlefield, Artoria had fought her way through twelve battles with her spear, and she had figured out Fujimaru Ritsuka's true strength.

Wiping the sweat from her brow, she asked Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was still chasing Luna in a zigzag pattern, "How much does your ability cost? What's its maximum potential?"

Dodge Luna's claw attack by ducking, Fujimaru Ritsuka gestured for a stop, finally halting before Luna, who was still engrossed in her attack. He sheathed his sword and dusted himself off: "Hmm... the consumption was surprisingly low. I needed to observe to determine the opponent's abilities, so I was at a disadvantage against your combined attacks at the beginning, but it became easier to stop your attacks as the battle progressed. My spells and external attacks became ineffective, and my close-range magic amplification was weakened, but the force couldn't be completely eliminated. It also had little effect on your Noble Phantasm-level weapons, so theoretically, I shouldn't have been able to withstand your trump cards."

"Oh? Was it because you were worried about damaging our fighting strength that you went easy on us?"

"That's right! He could even catch my Moonfall in the first instant."

Fujimaru Ritsuka retorted to Luna, "Did you really go all out? And why were you in a weakened state when you first appeared?"

Luna playfully stuck out her tongue, whistling without replying.

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked around and felt that Artoria and Luna were alright, but everyone else looked like they had been greatly shocked.

"What's wrong with them?" At this point, you should speak quietly, not loudly.

Luna narrowed her eyes, like a cat: "Oh dear, it's all your fault. You've become so strong in just one day. After you left, everyone was pushing me to train like crazy. While I was resting, they took turns going on missions in and around Chiba City, trying to seize the opportunity to hone their skills, but..."

"Stop talking, waaaaaah!" Yui Yuigahama screamed, her face turning red. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said something like 'We'll wait until Tou shows us the new us' and be so arrogant!"

"Uh..." Fujimaru Ritsuka was a little confused. "Although I can sense that you guys seem to have gotten a little stronger, it's not like you've become completely different, is it?"

“It’s an artificial spirit origin…” Yukino finally managed to regain her strength.

She was someone who knew martial arts like Aikido, yet struggled to maintain stamina even for long-distance running, although her physical abilities improved after gaining the power of a Heroic Spirit. However, Meltlilith's stamina was actually quite disappointing. If it weren't for her stamina issues, she probably would have pursued them to the very end.

She wore a slightly frustrated yet relieved expression: "For example, I feel that my physical strength has actually improved somewhat..."

"That's interesting, tell me more." Fujimaru Ritsuka perked up.

After he left, Lisa and her team made progress in their research.

Regarding the bizarre case of Hibiki Sakura, who used an artificial spirit origin but unexpectedly obtained a successor spirit origin, as well as the reports from guinea pigs like Yagokoro Sasagawa, the artificial spirit origin adjustments have been completed.

This is something akin to a dream.

It's less of a booster and more of an extra gift.

Therefore, those who fuse with artificial spirit origins can slowly accumulate and learn extraordinary abilities to complete the cultivation of their artificial spirit origins, which will then be continuously strengthened along with their physical bodies.

The resources for the growth of an artificial spiritual foundation are related to a person's innate factors such as their soul and body, as well as their acquired efforts.

For some gifted individuals, even without any intervention after fusing with an artificial spirit origin, it will continue to grow. However, for those with other abilities, the growth of the artificial spirit origin can be accelerated through continuous training.

But its most interesting aspect is that it transforms deeds into power.

Even in this world, before the emergence of extraordinary powers, human growth has its limits. Everyone can get started quickly in any skill or physical training, but it becomes increasingly difficult as they progress, and some may even hit a ceiling called talent, unable to make any further progress.

And what about the extraordinary individuals? They are in the same boat, except this time, with the help of extraordinary materials, they will hit the barrier called talent even faster. Even if they surpass the limits of humanity in the past, they will still crash into a new ceiling.

The extraordinary are fortunate to see that even geniuses cannot surpass them by much, nor can they break through their limits. Unfortunately, this world also has a bug—the inheritors of heroic spirits—whose potential is so limited that only a few exceptionally gifted individuals can even come close.

However, based on the observations of Lisa Lisa and Beki Deishuu, and Rohan Kishibe's tireless use of half-baked prophecies, they all came to the same conclusion.

When the artificial spirit base is fully integrated and becomes part of the soul and body, they can advance through continuous effort without worrying about a moment of decline.

In addition, the merits and achievements one makes can also help one's artificial spiritual foundation grow, thereby elevating the body and soul.

Fujimaru Ritsuka forcefully held her nearly dislocated jaw, pondering for a long time: "Isn't this the Throne of Heroes? Don't tell me I can also obtain a Noble Phantasm?"

"Why do you think that Mr. Tsuchimikado Yasuma, who has had the longest artificial spirit origin and stopped at the limit gate so early, was able to unleash such a powerful attack?"

Artoria nodded in agreement: "I've also read Governor Yang's report. The area affected by his attack was even larger than my Holy Lance. Although the power was far inferior, it could still be considered a Noble Phantasm."

Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately understood: "So the reason you train so hard and take turns going out on missions is to help your artificial spirit origins grow?"

"Pretty much... At least after a three-hour battle where I kept drinking potions, I felt my stamina increase by a full 20%." Yukino nodded without hesitation.

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the others, and they all held up two or three fingers to indicate their skill level.

"You guys are hoarding it all! Get me one too!"

"Okay, let's go!"

As if she had been preparing for this, Luna pulled out an artificial spirit core and decisively stuffed it into Fujimaru Ritsuka's chest.

"Pfft... Why are you groping my chest?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka was completely unaware of any killing intent when Luna suddenly attacked and pierced her chest. However, it was only a superficial tear in the skin and flesh. The artificial spirit core seemed to have found its home and immediately merged into her body.

Before she could even complain about Luna's crude implantation method or why she was prepared in advance, Fujimaru Ritsuka fainted.

It was an extremely rare experience, like the soul leaving the body, with the perspective constantly rising from one's own body, looking down at everyone, as if the spirit had ascended to heaven.

Meanwhile, bodily sensations and the soul's tactile senses are simultaneously reacting to consciousness—the "self" is sinking.

At one point, his ascending perspective reached a height almost overlooking the blurry ground, while his descent brought the sensation of hitting the bottom. He was then transported to a peculiar place.

Sinking, sinking, sinking to the bottom where neither matter nor mana can exist, sinking to a depth even deeper than the dream world, to that deep and chaotic ocean.

Having faced Aki Tomoya's cult-like deification plan during the Tokyo Tower incident, he is no stranger to the world he now lives in.

This feeling, without a doubt, should be the ocean of consciousness of all living beings.