Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

"Yes, let me make a prediction, Rem. We will see a genius, a genius who is unparalleled in both magic and martial arts."

""genius.""

"During the meal, the other four members of Blue Rose did not change their attitude towards Kousaka Kyosuke. It's easy to see that this was because Evilue, who had suffered the most losses, did not intend to distance herself from him."

"Kousaka Kyosuke hesitated several times, feeling penniless and unable to repay the debt. In the end, he could only say 'thank you' a few more times, keeping all the gratitude he felt so deeply in his heart."

After finishing his meal, Kyosuke Kousaka, driven by gratitude, followed the Blue Rose group to the spacious courtyard.

"Before, it was to save people. Now, even if it's just to prove that Evilue's rescue was worthwhile, he hopes that he is a genius and can make up for some of Evilue's losses."

"Then I received an answer that I was incredibly surprised and delighted with."

"It wasn't Evilue who said this, but the other four who were dumbfounded after seeing the results: 'Without a doubt, you are more talented than anyone I've ever seen. You're a genius, Kyosuke Kousaka, a genius among geniuses!'"

667. Ainz Ooal Gown, terrified out of his wits.

"really."

The moment the result was fresh out of the oven, Hachiman Hikigaya was not surprised at all; it was within his expectations. However, he was not happy at all; instead, he frowned.

"That red ball should be something like the Philosopher's Stone. It unlocks locks, teleports, and turns Kyosuke Kousaka into a genius. These are all things that it fulfilled in response to Kyosuke Kousaka's wishes."

"Kousaka Kyosuke has more than just these three wishes, but his desires are strongest only when he prays for these three wishes to come true, which means that the red ball will only fulfill those strong wishes."

"And the red ball comes at a price."

"The effort required to unlock the lock was minimal, so Kyosuke Kousaka didn't experience many negative issues at the time. However, the moment his desires to go from Entoma's side to Evilue's and to become a genius were fulfilled, his body immediately started having problems."

"If I'm not mistaken, the red ball is a consumable item. The more wishes you make, the more likely it is to disappear. It was previously integrated into Kyosuke Kousaka's body, which means..."

Now, Kyosuke Kousaka is the red ball, and the two are one.

For every wish that Kousaka Kyosuke made unintentionally, he would pay a price, big or small, for its fulfillment. When he had exhausted himself and could no longer pay the full price, he would eventually reach a point where he was no longer able to do so.

That day was the anniversary of his death.

Hachiman Hikigaya explained these things so that Rem, who was completely confused, could understand them.

But after he finished speaking, he couldn't help but feel a little sad and sighed softly.

Rem blinked without saying a word, then hugged Hachiman from behind, offering him warmth. She stroked Hachiman's hair with one hand, silently caring for him in her own way.

What Hachiman Hikigaya cares about is that although the Red Ball is a very useful cheat, even better than Reinhard, there is no need for Kyosuke Kousaka to make a wish and sacrifice himself right now.

According to Al's report, Kyosuke Kosaka has disappeared.

If he were still in the red ball space, things would be fine. But if he has already traveled through time, he would probably end up like in the video, facing a slow death.

If possible, Hachiman Hikigaya hopes that Kyosuke Kousaka will live a good life and not make any wishes... As for the likes of Demiurge, let's leave them to him and Reinhard after the world merges.

"I'm a genius? A genius even more talented than Roswaal and Evileye? Is there such a thing as a coincidence in the world?"

Inside the red ball space, Kyosuke Kosaka finally noticed something was wrong. Although he wasn't particularly intelligent, as an outsider with a god-like perspective, he was definitely more likely to notice things than someone who was an insider.

After careful consideration, he arrived at a conclusion close to the truth, which troubled him.

"If that's the case... should I accept this red ball or not?... Although I might not have a choice."

Besides a small number of people on Earth, Ainz Ooal Gown, located at the top of the Great Tomb, was among those who saw through the inside story.

Knowing the incredible effects of many world-building items, he had a sudden burst of inspiration and unexpectedly came up with this truth.

The instant the thought occurred to him, Ainz Ooal Gown's necromantic aura surged wildly, symbolizing how turbulent his cowardly heart was and how determined he was to kill Kousaka Kyosuke, his greatest threat.

If Kyosuke Kousaka were to watch this future episode, understand his own abilities, and then the future episode shows his own scenes with Ainz Ooal Gown, then…

Is it possible that Kyosuke Kousaka could simply make a wish, sacrificing himself to instantly kill him from afar?

The mere thought of this possibility sent alarm bells blaring in Ainz Ooal Gown's mind, ringing so loudly they were practically worn out.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately used a world artifact to ensure that he had an invisible protective barrier that was stronger than any magic, hoping that he would have a chance to survive when attacked by a telepathic wish.

His act of pure cowardice, however, caused the Guardians' eyes to ripple with emotion, and they automatically conjured up a whole host of reasons, making them admire the wise and great Lord Ainz even more.

Ainz Ooal Gown barked, "Don't just stand around! While you're looking at the future, also search for Kousaka Kyosuke. Find this man and kill him without mercy!"

"Yes! We obey your command, our supreme ruler, Lord Ainz Ooal Gown!"

The guardians were on high alert, each using magic and high-level exploration scrolls to continuously observe the outside world from the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

Ainz Ooal Gown himself was even more generous, using another World Item to search for Kousaka Kyosuke's whereabouts, but to no avail. Kousaka Kyosuke had not yet arrived in this world, and the World Item could not find any trace of him.

In the street, Kirino Kousaka and the others couldn't fathom the deeper layers of the game. Only when they saw Kyosuke suddenly fall ill for no apparent reason did their hearts tremble, and everyone tensed up, bursting into tears.

Only when he saw Ivilua use her most potent medicine to stop Kyosuke's deteriorating health and then pull him back from the brink of death through a multitude of healing techniques did he finally breathe a sigh of relief, his voice choked with emotion.

After this incident, even Kirino Kousaka, who had the most complaints about Evilue, dared not utter a word of complaint.

If it weren't for Ibiruai, her beloved brother wouldn't have fallen twice already, so why would she be jealous? She wouldn't be that heartless.

As for Fumino Furuhashi, the Nakano Five Sisters, Eru Chitanda, and the others, they all glanced nervously at their beloved.

Seeing what Kyosuke Kosaka had gone through, they all prayed even more secretly that their beloved would not be transported to another world and would not be chosen by time travel.

Whether someone is handsome or not, or capable or not, it doesn't matter.

The happiest thing for them is for the people they love to be safe and sound by their side. That is what makes them most satisfied and content.

Meanwhile, in the world of Evilue, all was silent. More than 90% of the creatures were completely still, just like the four members of Blue Rose, who were dumbfounded, their eyes practically bulging out.

They witnessed an incredible scene.

"A few hours."

"Kousaka Kyosuke had never studied anything like this before, but after a few hours of instruction from Evilue, he successfully developed magical power and even gained some understanding of a basic first-tier spell that Evilue taught him."

"Although he hasn't really learned it yet, judging by his pace, he'll probably learn it by tomorrow."

"Six great gods above... what am I seeing?"

"Gegran turned to Lajus and asked, 'Could the legendary thirteen heroes possess such talent?'"

"Lagus is a descendant of the Thirteen Heroes," she vehemently denied, "Impossible, absolutely impossible! If someone had such talent, they wouldn't be one of the Thirteen Heroes, but one of the Six Great Gods... Evilue, you've picked up a juvenile deity!!"

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668. The Incredibly Foolish and Dull Teacher

"Previously, the four members of Blue Rose regarded Kousaka Kyosuke as a younger brother who needed to be taken care of. However, after discovering his monstrous talent, which can be described as godlike, they all changed their minds."

"This isn't some cheap younger brother at all. As long as they teach him everything they know, in a few years or even a decade, when Kousaka Kyosuke becomes one of the legendary Thirteen Heroes or even stronger, he'll be a towering tree, a living legend that turns around and takes care of them!"

"With their eyes shining and their words tumbling out incoherently, the four members of the Blue Rose rushed over to touch Kousaka Kyosuke all over, pinching his hands and feet, patting his head and shoulder, and they were all amazed."

"It's not that they lacked composure; it's precisely because they've been through so much that they understand better what kind of monster Kyosuke Kousaka is."

"Evilue's stunningly beautiful face, hidden beneath the mask, was also lost in thought... With such talent, could she break through the legendary seventh, or even eighth, ninth, or tenth tiers of magic, which are said to be unattainable by humans?"

"Would that save her hometown?"

"For the first time in over two hundred years, Ibiruai has felt that his wish is so within reach."

"Disgusting! Wasting! Utterly foolish!"

In the Bahars Empire, Freda, the native human at the pinnacle of magic, frequently uttered vulgarities, jumping up and down in frustration, "This treasure should belong to my fellow cultivators! It's a complete waste, a waste of a gift from heaven! It should have been sent to me immediately!"

He certainly wanted guidance from a powerful figure, but such opportunities were rare and hard to come by. The undead like Demiurge might not bother with a human who could only use a mere sixth-tier magic.

Kousaka Kyosuke is different.

With Tavruda's century-long immersion in magic and his guidance, Kousaka Kyosuke will surely reach the sixth-order magic realm faster than Blue Rose. At that time, with his talent, he will definitely be able to break through to the seventh order.

Having received his education, the upright and honest Kousaka Kyosuke will certainly be generous and will teach him everything he knows, so that he can use this opportunity to make further progress.

What a pity! Why did Kousaka Kyosuke encounter the misleading Blue Rose instead of Tharulda?

Even though she has lived for over two hundred years, Ibiruai's magical skill is at most at the fifth level, which is no better than what Taffruda taught Kousaka Kyosuke.

"Alas! Alas!"

With a sigh, Freuda made up his mind, quickly packed his things, and prepared to board the train to the capital of the kingdom.

He was determined to teach Kousaka Kyosuke, and even if the entire kingdom tried to stop him, it wouldn't make a difference.

At the same time, on the territory of the Blue Rose, Captain Lajus looked out and saw the scene she expected: the kingdom and nobles, as well as other adamantite-level teams, had all rushed over, settled down nearby, and were watching with predatory eyes.

"Now we've become the target of everyone's criticism."

“The target of everyone’s anger is not us, but Kousaka Kyosuke. Everyone wants to snatch him away, cultivate him into their own people, and then, twenty years later, take advantage of his gratitude and kindness to help them unify the world.”

At this point, Lajus smiled, "But... so be it, I'll be the target of everyone's criticism."

Having understood the subtext of her words, Gegrand, Tia, and Tina each nodded slightly, all without objection.

They didn't have any intention of bullying others after rising to power because of Kyosuke Kosaka. Faced with this kind of chaotic infighting, they would rather not participate than get involved.

But Kyosuke Kousaka is the only chance for Evilue's hometown to be reborn, and for this, they are bound to try and take him away.

They risked their lives to fight for the teammates they trusted, none of them forced themselves; each of them possessed this initiative from the bottom of their hearts.

Moreover, before his talent was revealed, Kyosuke Kousaka had already gained their approval and they were all happy to include him as the sixth member of Blue Rose.

Whether from an emotional or financial perspective, they have every reason to snatch people away.

"..."

Ibiruai hesitated for a moment, her mind racing, but in the end she said nothing and expressed nothing.

Only she knew that although she had been loyal to the people of the Azure Rose before, as a disheartened immortal, she had never truly opened her heart to them and never really regarded these four people as people she would remember for a lifetime.

It was just ordinary attention, ordinary friendship and protection; once the person died, the friendship vanished like smoke.

However, this deeply hidden estrangement and indifference suddenly shattered at this moment.

As for the evil native organizations like Six Fingers, they narrowed their eyes and prepared to assassinate Kousaka Kyosuke the moment he appeared.

"Exceptionally talented, kind-hearted, and with a strong sense of justice, it doesn't matter to us how far they grow or whether they become pillars against the undead monsters."

“Those of us who indiscriminately kill innocent people will only be a thorn in his side.”

"Whether the undead live or die is irrelevant, as long as Kousaka Kyosuke dies!"