"He casually threw three dice, which rolled in the center of the stage and finally landed at everyone's feet—three of the same suit, like three mocking eyes, staring intently at everyone."

“I bet, I gamble, I win.”

"Xing seemed to realize something and raised his head suddenly—"

"The darkness was like a pierced curtain, and a tiny golden light leaked out. It slowly fell like a drop of liquid gold until it hovered in the air above the stage."

"The light gradually faded, revealing the figure of gold dust—but it was completely different from usual."

"He was dressed in ornate attire, his face covered with a strange mask. But what caught the most attention was the object he held in his palm—a piece of foundation stone that emitted a faint halo, yet was covered in cracks."

"I let fate spin its wheel, risking everything, and finally finding my way back to life."

"The moment he grasped the cornerstone, a brilliant golden light burst forth from his body, as if a child, imprisoned for years, had finally broken free from its shackles... The light was blindingly bright, like a sword forged by the sun, determined to cleave through the decadent night of Pinocchio."

"Everything for the Amber King!"

-

The Valkyrie of the End.

"Huh? Is this the power of the [Protection] Envoy?"

In the lounge of the gods, Zeus opened his eyes wide with excitement, his long white eyebrows raised high.

Although he'd heard Sunday talk about the power of the [Preservation] Envoy sealed within the cornerstone, he'd never seen it in person. He'd assumed the Envoy's powers were mostly related to the concept of "preservation," primarily focused on defense...but he hadn't expected it to manifest so magnificently and aggressively on Gold Sand.

...It seems to be more grand than Jingyuan and Huangquan’s.

"This kid actually possesses such power... Shouldn't he have wiped out the Kartikas the first day he got the cornerstone?" Shiva scratched his ear. "If he's willing to transform, wouldn't it be easy for him to destroy a world without an Envoy?"

"Hey, is that eye on your forehead just for show? If you don't need it, donate it to a god in need. How could Gold Dust be the same as a deity like you who specializes in destruction? He's very restrained when it comes to hatred, okay?"

Chapter 414: Pinocchio (Ninety-five)

Shakya gnawed at Shiva with disdain while chewing on a lollipop. "Besides, this isn't even the full power of a Protector General. It's only one-tenth. Maybe even less than one-tenth... His foundation has been damaged. Maybe it's only one-twentieth?"

"That's quite powerful." Susanoo leaned back on the couch. "With this remaining strength, he should be able to suppress Xing and the others... provided Huang Quan doesn't take action."

"Haha, suppress? Forget about the incomplete foundation stone. Even if the gold sand foundation stone was intact, it would be impossible to suppress the train set." Loki, chin in the shadows nearby, asked with a sneer, "Let's put the others aside... How much hidden strength do you think that guy named Walter has?"

"This……"

Susanoo was speechless for a moment. Although he could see that Mr. Walter was indeed holding back, the other party was like a bottomless trench. The fact that you could see that he had hidden three-tenths of his strength did not mean that he only had three-tenths of it, but that your vision could only reach that far downwards.

He was probably holding back when fighting Huanlong and didn't use his full strength.

"You can't tell, right?" Loki smiled sinisterly. "If he were willing to display his full strength, he could probably suppress Gold Dust alone without Huang Quan's intervention."

-

One Punch Man.

"Honorable One! Look! He's transformed!"

There were bursts of exclamations coming from the Hero Association's gym. Dozens of men and women in vests were looking up at the sky, their mouths opened into a big circle involuntarily.

"This, this is the Protector General... so handsome..." A lady in a vest couldn't help but blush.

Although Sha Jin's usual actions were already very flamboyant, it was unexpected that he would dress even more exaggeratedly and gorgeously after activating the cornerstone. In particular, the oppressive feeling brought by his confidence and strength made many female members of the Vest Gang who were exercising blush and their hearts beat faster.

"Hey, stop looking! We have to believe in the power of the vest." The leading Vest Master pulled the vest on his body, and with a crisp "snap" sound, the members of the Vest Gang came back to their senses and continued their training.

But some people began to ask curiously: "Venerable, if we continue to train in the way we are doing now, can we reach the level of gold dust?"

"Hmm..." The Vest Master was stunned for a moment, then raised his head resolutely after a moment of contemplation. "Of course you can, but the prerequisite is that you must believe in the power of the vest and practice persistently. One day you will be able to reach his level."

"Someday...how long will that be?"

"I'm not sure, maybe fifty years?" The Vested Reverend patted his shoulder heavily. "Anyway, during these fifty years, let's work together towards our goal of gold dust!"

-

“Even in the face of adversity, as long as there’s hope, I’ll definitely follow suit… The possibilities you hold are worth a gamble…!”

"With the crisp sound of Shajin snapping his fingers, the surrounding scene instantly reassembled like a shattered mirror. When everyone on the train opened their eyes again, they found themselves in the center of a magnificent casino. Countless dice spun in mid-air, and each time they stopped, a corresponding number appeared behind Shajin."

"Would you like to play a bet with me?"

"Shajin gazed down at everyone from above, his figure appearing both illusory and real under the light. Sanyueqi didn't want to waste time on him. He quickly drew his bow and arrow, and a six-phase ice arrow shot through the air—but the arrow tip was deflected just inches from Shajin's face, transforming into flowing water and completely dissipating."

Jizi's eyes darkened. "...He must have the protection of [Protection]." She and Walter beside her exchanged a tacit glance and nodded. "It seems we can only follow his rules for now."

"Everyone tapped the dice, but no matter how many times they tried, the total number was never greater than the gold dust."

"With the roll of the dice, the winner is decided."

“I’m sorry.”

"Shajin's voice was filled with teasing and mockery. He calmly opened his hands. Only then did everyone notice that a towering wall of chips had appeared behind him."

"The dice have been cast, all or nothing!"

"He grinned, flicked his finger forward slightly—"

"The massive wall of chips, built from billions of chips, collapsed with a bang, instantly transforming into a devastating tsunami, surging towards everyone. Their collision produced a piercing buzzing sound, shattering the entire casino."

-

Spell return battle.

"Oh? The field expands?"

Ryomen Sukuna showed a slightly stunned expression, but quickly regained his composure. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, as if he was very interested in what was happening in the sky.

Although he had not had the privilege of personally experiencing this special "domain", as the King of Curses, he had already battled countless people in the domain over the long years, and countless people had died in his Demon-Slaying Kitchen. The moment he saw the domain, he began to subconsciously analyze it.

"A domain enhances a person's spells and also grants them a guaranteed hit effect. In Gold Dust's domain, triggering the guaranteed hit effect depends on the total number of dice rolled... If the total number is lower than his, the opponent will be overwhelmed by his sea of ​​chips no matter how they dodge."

"Perhaps the domain has also increased his luck to a certain extent... No, it doesn't need any increase. His luck has always been good."

Keeping a certain distance from Sukuna, the young man was really angry. He didn't dare to stop her. He was really angry!

This is indeed the case. Not only March Seven, but no one can hurt him. They can only forcefully attack the dice in front of him which cannot be destroyed no matter what.

"The power of [Preservation]... hmph, that's pretty unreasonable, isn't it? It seems even more troublesome than Gojo Satoru's unlimited technique? I'm afraid even your slash won't hurt him at all."

"It's indeed troublesome, but more trouble is yet to come."

Sukuna did not see Huang Quan's figure in the area - in other words, this woman had not yet taken action.

He was waiting for her to draw her knife.

-

"Faced with the overwhelming onslaught of chips, Xing subconsciously raised his Flame Lance to block and protect himself, attempting to use [Preservation] to protect his companions, just as he had done the last time he faced Phantom."

"However, after a few seconds, the expected sharp pain did not come. Not even a scratch."

“…What’s going on?”

"Xing's heart trembled, and he slowly opened his eyes—"

"Yellow Spring stood before us, her blade in one hand, her entire body standing still like a sharp blade. From beginning to end, she fought only with the blade sheathed, never actually drawing it."

"Golden Sand's tone finally changed slightly."

"You're playing strong hands slowly, you're putting on a show... You're making me a little anxious."

Chapter 415 Pinocchio (Ninety-six)

"With a sinister laugh, the gold dust quickly flew into the air."

"For the sake of fun, everyone—" A chip danced between his fingers, and with a flick of his thumb, it transformed into a golden light and soared into the clouds. "I'm going to bet everything."

"Instantly, the entire sky began to tremble. Golden light swept across the night like a tide, engulfing the dark clouds and extinguishing the thunder. The clouds seemed to transform into a ball of flowing amber, with countless chips looming within it, like the sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of all living beings, ready to pour down at any moment."

“Only when rationality is abandoned can there be true gambling…”

"Gold Dust opened its arms, its voice filled with a kind of almost insane joy."

""Lingshi—you will definitely call.""

-

Fate.

"Hey, hey! Is this guy planning to target everyone in the entire city?"

Looking at the gradually spreading golden light in the sky, it has begun to show a siege trend. I am afraid that in just a few minutes, all the people in Pinocchio will be doomed.

Toosaka Rin quickly realized what Sakin was going to do.

Unable to do anything to the train crew that had Huang Quan on board, he decided to attack ordinary people. His sole purpose was to force them to kill him... This crazy plan was simply unfathomable.

"The power of these chips is probably the same as that guy's Noble Phantasm..."

"...That guy? Who?" Lancer gave him a puzzled look.

"Gilgamesh—the oldest Hero King. He was a Servant summoned by my father during the last Holy Grail War. His Noble Phantasm, 'King's Treasure,' is very similar to Gold Dust's move... but Gold Dust's range is much greater."

When Toosaka Rin was explaining seriously, footsteps were suddenly heard at the entrance.

"Hmm? A guest is coming, is it Sakura?" Hearing the movement at the door, Shirou immediately put down the kitchen knife in his hand and went to greet him, but when he reached the entrance, he was stunned -

Gilgamesh was standing at the entrance, his crimson eyes narrowed slightly as he scanned the bustling living room of the Emiya family's residence.

In a living room of less than ten square meters, there were three servants sitting in front of a kotatsu. This scene surprised the newly arrived Hero King.

"Hey, Hero King, what are you doing here?"

Artoria put down her chopsticks and quickly assumed a fighting stance.

"Nothing. I just happened to be passing by and overheard someone say, 'The power of the gold dust is much greater than the range of my treasure.'"

"...I am also curious about the stupidity of the bastard who said this. Is she worthy of my personal death?"

As he said this, Gilgamesh glared at Tohsaka Rin meaningfully, which frightened the girl so much that she turned pale and quickly hid behind Acher.

"I, I... I'm not wrong." In front of the main character, the girl's momentum suddenly weakened a lot, but she still refused to give in. "If you have the guts, go and challenge Gold Dust. Let's see whose Noble Phantasm has the larger range..."

-

"..."

"The rain keeps falling."

"Like countless broken glass pouring down from the sky, the sea surface was riddled with holes. Huang Quan, holding up his bright red umbrella, gazed quietly at the gray horizon in the distance."

“Are you…going to leave?”

"The sound behind her was like a dead tree soaked in rain, dry and old. She didn't turn around, but only slightly tightened her grip on the umbrella."

“Yes,” she replied calmly, “perhaps… it will pass by the place you mentioned.”

“Pinocone…” the old man asked, “What do you want to seek in your dream?”

“I don’t need to seek anything. They are not in dreams.”

"..." The old man was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "I'm afraid the family won't open the door for you."

""Why?""

““For the way you walk…is not tolerated by Harmony.””

“Even if… this is not what I want?”

"Even if this is not what you wish. Because He is different from other Star Gods. He never glances at anyone, nor does He need to glance at anyone. He leaves behind the threads of fate, allowing people to walk, and together they weave a huge shadow... and this shadow also silently envelops them. "

Her purple eyes remained fixed on the horizon, "There are always those who return from the shadows."

"Most of them became part of the shadow," the old man said bitterly.

"Do you see me the same way?"

“You still have a little bit of color left… but not much.”

“…That’s enough.”

Huang Quan raised her head, her gaze uncertain. A few drops of rain that had slipped through the umbrella slid down her chin, dangling there as drops about to fall.

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