The afterlife blew up Gensokyo

In his "Multiple Matryoshka Rings", there are actually quite a lot of these useless and frivolous items. He even has the magic wand or Clow Cards from Balala the Fairies, not to mention the magic mirror. If Kaguya Houraisan hadn't brought it up today, he wouldn't have found this thing out by accident.

He originally thought that Kaguya Houraisan's appearance would appear on the magic mirror, after all, the appearance of the runaway princess of a certain month could indeed be called the best, otherwise Fujiwara would not have had to wait for them to go crazy for Princess Kaguya.

But he never expected that the figure that appeared on the [Magic Mirror] was... Izumi Konata?

Looking at the blue-haired loli reflected in the mirror, Shi Bai's expression became rather strange. He wouldn't be surprised if Snow White appeared in the Magic Mirror, but Izumi Konata from Lucky Star appearing there... This whole world is in chaos!! And what's with that background that looks like a dark nebula?? When did Lucky Star release a movie?? Even Konata has switched careers to make sci-fi movies???

Just as someone was mentally ranting, a clear cracking sound came from the mirror. In less than half a second, the magic mirror shattered into pieces scattered across the table and the floor.

Shi Bai: "???"

Kaguya Houraisan: “???”

After staring at each other with bewildered expressions for a moment, Kaguya Houraisan seemed to have grasped something in her mind through her own understanding. After giving him a speechless look, she silently picked up a relatively neat shard of broken mirror from the table and turned back to her room in the model house.

Shi Bai: "..."

So, can you tell me what you understood in those few seconds?

After a moment of silence, Shi Bai silently stood up, picked up a broom, and began to sweep up the mirror shards and glass fragments scattered on the floor and table.

He had managed to find a rough explanation for why the magic mirror shattered: under the constraints of different world rules in different worlds, this situation could indeed occur.

For example, in absurd and hilarious worlds like Tom and Jerry or Peppa Pig, even if you completely destroy the world, it will automatically recover the next second. Under the unique rules of that world, you can't die even if you want to.

This stems from the influence of the world's rules on itself, and another reason comes from the conflict of rules between items from other worlds within the world. There is a concept called "adaptability" regarding these.

The Tessaiga he previously brought out was a special case that perfectly adapted to the rules of this world. Generally speaking, as long as it doesn't conflict too much with the rules of the world, there won't be any problems. For example, there are a series of items from Minecraft, and the twelve zodiac talismans from Jackie Chan Adventures.

Items that can be used in other worlds according to the rules of their own world already have a more common and easy-to-understand name: containment objects. They are essentially the same as SCP-173, which he kept in the system space and liked to play "123" and "Statues" with him.

If he were to run into a world within the SCP Foundation's universe right now, he'd definitely be treated as a humanoid anomalous containment object. Why is he so sure? Because he's done it before… and he was a Keter-class one no less…

Clearly, the Magic Mirror wasn't high enough to qualify as a "containment object," and it shattered automatically under the pressure of this world's rules... Of course, it's also possible that it was left there for too long and its durability was depleted. After all, things were in such chaos, and the claim that the most beautiful person in the world was Izumi Konata... This has confused several worlds!?

Therefore, based on this, after pondering for a moment and arriving at the conclusion that the Magic Mirror shattered, Shi Bai didn't pursue the matter further. After all, there was no point in trying; the unfortunate Magic Mirror had been completely shattered into pieces...

Although the process was a bit tortuous, at least the original goal was achieved. Look at Kaguya Houraisan, she still managed to obtain a mirror that belonged to her.

Anyway, she doesn't need such a big mirror...

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P.S.: I was thinking of quitting, but my last, all-or-nothing 10-pull finally got a pure one... Bai Shibai really is useful!!! I had him pull for me!!!

Chapter Twenty-Four: To prevent him from committing suicide, they had no choice but to kill him first.

The ability to manipulate eternity and fleeting moments is very convenient.

Shi Bai was now absolutely certain of this.

His phone wanted to have unlimited battery, but after countless enhancements, Kaguya Houraisan's ability to manipulate eternity allowed her to maintain the phone's battery level indefinitely.

If we put this in the future, how much electricity bill could we save?

Shi Bai glanced at the extraordinary desk lamp on the table that had evolved into an infinitely powered lamp, and sighed inwardly.

The bamboo house model where Kaguya Houraisan currently resides doesn't need much relocation. Since it's only a one-time use item with a three-month lifespan, Shi Bai simply left it on the table.

After having dinner, Shi Bai said goodnight to NEET, who was in her room worrying about how to decorate, and then got up and went back to his own room.

Because of Hieda Arie's matter, he doesn't plan to go to Fujiwara Kyo's place for the time being. After all, even if he can suppress the desire to devour the other person, the feeling is just too unbearable.

It wasn't just simple hunger in the stomach, but a thirst for the soul, and that desire would continue to accumulate over time... Overall, it was quite unbearable.

This has already affected his normal life, and it's absolutely unacceptable to him, especially since he was planning to invite the other person to play mahjong together later, even though they were short one player...

So during these few days of staying at home, he felt he had to resolve this matter.

While he's not particularly good at problem-solving, he's very good at dealing with the people who caused the problems.

It's like how, to prevent someone from committing suicide, he would choose to kill them beforehand. Once the other person is killed, they can no longer commit suicide, and the problem is perfectly solved. Similarly, if the hostages are dealt with first, the kidnapped hostages can no longer be in danger or threatened. Shi Bai thought this logic was flawless.

When he chose to freeze and fall into self-slumber, he made a danger assessment of the things sealed in the deepest part of his consciousness. If ranked from highest to lowest, compared to the other beings, the danger assessment of the evil god Shi Bai was only at the seventh level.

In fact, he did more than just rank them; he also gave each being a catchy nickname with a rather peculiar mindset. For example, the code name for the failed evil god was number 7, the "Immortal Evil God."

The reason he had been experiencing those chilling desires so frequently and that they were growing stronger was purely because of this troublesome guy causing trouble; otherwise, the impact wouldn't have been so significant. Unlike the other, more law-abiding prisoners, this guy was always thinking about escaping, always harboring a death wish. Now that he'd finally been given a rare opportunity, he naturally wanted to cause a ruckus.

Shi Bai doesn't usually hold grudges, because he usually takes revenge on the spot. Although it's been half a day since today, it's still not too late to take revenge.

After confirming that nothing unexpected had happened in the separate cells, Shi Bai dragged the consciousness of a certain evil god out of its original cell and locked it in another cell.

Everyone here wants to escape and gain freedom, but there is only one exception: the pure, insane consciousness that he has stripped away, dominated by the will to kill and devoid of any self-awareness. Because it has no self-awareness, it is the quietest and most violent one in the entire cell.

It ranks third on the list of danger assessments compiled by Shi Bai.

It is the quietest because it will remain motionless like a stone as long as there is no other presence in the space around it, while it is the most ferocious because once it is awakened, it will frantically destroy all living things within its sight, relentlessly pursuing them to the death.

This was once a true reflection of him.

Or rather, each of those he imprisoned here represents a part of him from a certain point in his past.

Just like when he was contained by those guys from the SCP Foundation and locked up with one containment project after another, he locked the evil god Shi Bai in this special cell.

Back then, he could punch SCP-682 and drive it into a state of depression, and he could stomp on SCP-094, causing it to develop a conditioned reflex to turn and run away whenever it saw him. He also formed a deep friendship with SCP-173 and incidentally hooked up with SCP-166... ​​But that doesn't mean that some reckless guy can replicate his behavior back then.

The mindless Number 3, [Innocent Slaughter], relentlessly attacks Number 7, [Immortal Evil God], killing him approximately ninety times per minute on average. Don't ask him how he can keep such precise statistics; he's keeping track of the count with a stopwatch.

He planned to take the guy back to his own cell only after he had died ten thousand times.

Since you're so eager to cause trouble for him, then be prepared to face your own revenge. A few of the inherent side effects are nothing to worry about, but to dare to add power to those effects and let them affect you... even if the other person was once a part of your consciousness, you will never let them go.

I'm even willing to beat myself up, let's see who dares to mess with me next!

Just as he once assured Nichirain, "I may not be able to guarantee the purity of my heart, but I can ensure that my actions are always upright and honorable."

As for taking a certain NEET princess's game and NTR'ing Houraisan Kaguya... he only borrowed it, not stole it, and didn't he return it later? He has always been adhering to his own principles.

At seven o'clock in the morning, Shi Bai opened his eyes precisely on time.

"They've finally calmed down a bit..."

After briefly assessing his current state, Shi Bai couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief.

After the interference of that reckless guy was gone, although the desire was still there, seeing Hieda Rei now meant that he wouldn't have such a strong "appetite" as he did yesterday.

If before it was like a bowl of delicious fried rice placed in front of someone who had been starving all day, then now it's like an apple placed in front of someone who has eaten and drunk their fill—something they can eat or not, but it's already within their tolerance range.

It turns out I had to play... Now I can finally ask the other person to play mahjong without feeling pressured...

Shi Bai stretched his arms slightly and walked out of his room. Although it was only about seven o'clock in the morning, the sky was already bright.

I wonder what time this princess will wake up...

With a subtle expression, Shi Bai glanced at the bamboo house model on the table, then walked straight past the table, which was still lit by a lamp, and into the courtyard.

Since he had promised Yagokoro Eirin that he would take good care of this useless princess, Shi Bai felt it was necessary to correct her series of bad habits, and the first thing to do was naturally to change her daily routine.

Back when the other party was still in the Moon Capital, a certain princess would basically sleep until noon every day.

Then, at eight o'clock in the morning, the mournful sound of an erhu, accompanied by the melody of "Moon Reflected in the Second Spring," drifted softly through the courtyard...

How powerful is Shi Bai's erhu playing? When he was the Grim Reaper in the Underworld, he was bored and set up a stall on the streets of Hell to play the erhu. He could basically harvest a lot of ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, greens, carrots and so on every time.

That's not all. When he was ferrying the dead across the Sanzu River, he suddenly had the idea to play the erhu for the ghosts on the boat. Some of the ghosts even jumped off the boat to seek relief and went to hell because of the disturbance... although he later caught them.

Because of this, he received a severe lecture from Shiki Eiki.

Less than a minute after his erhu music started, a certain NEET girl, annoyed by the noise, stormed out of her little house.

"Do you usually wake people up this roughly?!"

"Rough? Hmm..."

After putting down his erhu and thinking for a moment, Shi Bai nodded thoughtfully.

"Okay, then I'll try to be a little gentler next time."

So the next morning, Shi Bai started playing the suona in the courtyard.

On the third day, he replaced the suona with gongs and drums.

On the fourth day, he simply organized a small personal concert in the courtyard... which was actually a memorial service.

Kaguya Houraisan: "..."

...She swore she really wanted to bite the other person to death.

On the fifth day, after enduring four days of torment, Kaguya Houraisan obediently got up at seven o'clock. If looks could kill, the gaze she emanated from her eyes over the past few days would have been enough to kill someone a dozen times over.

Unfortunately, her gaze couldn't kill, so Kaguya Houraisan could only try her best to express her intense dissatisfaction with her resentful eyes.

"Healthy lifestyle habits are very important. Although you hate me now, you will thank me in the future."

The person who put down his teacup and sat at the table looked completely calm and collected.

"Since I've agreed to Eirin's request, I naturally want to do my best... Hmm, someone's coming?"

Suddenly turning his head to look at the door, Shi Bai was slightly taken aback.

This didn't surprise him, since almost no one comes to this place... except for those two unlucky moon rabbits that day.

When he turned around, he found that the Moon Princess in front of him had already simply hidden in the hut. When she saw his gaze, she still glared at him fiercely with resentment.

"Take this. If you get spotted, hide immediately."

Seeing that an unexpected visitor was about to enter, just in case, Shi Bai decisively took out a talisman from his storage ring and stuffed it into the small house without even looking at it.

And just after he finished doing all this, two figures appeared in his line of sight in front of the courtyard.

"Uh... Hieda Rei and Fujiwara no Mokou?"

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For Hieda Rei, there are some things she wants to figure out no matter what, and it's practically impossible to get her to give up exploring things that she's curious about and puzzled about.

What confused and bewildered her, and what she wanted to explore, was undoubtedly the artist she had never met before, yet felt a strange sense of familiarity with.

The other party's decision to ignore her and quickly end their transaction undoubtedly made them seem extremely suspicious. Especially after she tried to contact them in the following days, only to have them simply disappear, her suspicions were further solidified.

—They definitely know something!

Confused and lost, during the days the other person disappeared, she temporarily put aside her work of collecting information and chose to seek answers from Onmyoji priestesses or monks.

Then, in a rather famous shrine called Moriya Shrine, she received an answer from the shrine's priestess.

When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. Life and death are a cycle of reincarnation. The dead become spirits and go to the underworld. On the other side, they drink the water of the River of Oblivion, forget their past and future, and step into the afterlife.

The reason she felt a strange sense of familiarity with someone she had never seen before was likely due to memories from her past life.

After learning the answer, she went home and stood there alone for a whole day, lost in thought, unable to suppress the many associations that came to mind.

What kind of unforgettable memory could make one feel a strange sense of familiarity with the other person even after reincarnation, and recognize them at a glance in a sea of ​​people?

However, it seems that she only felt a strange familiarity with the other person, while the other person had already recognized her. The fact that the other person did not choose to confront her directly that afternoon and their subsequent avoidance behavior was enough to prove this fact.

But since the other party recognized me, why did they choose to run away? And what was our relationship in my past life?

She pondered these questions alone for a long time, until she became frustrated and confused, but in the end she still couldn't come up with an answer.

—Until she ran into Fujiwara no Mokou on the street.

P.S.: Good morning! (ヽ(ー_ー)ノ Bonus chapter X1)

Chapter Twenty-Five: Fujiwara no Mokou Doesn't Understand Love

Fujiwara no Mokou didn't really understand what love was.

She had several mothers and one biological mother, but only one father. From the time she could remember, she rarely saw her father visit them; she was only fortunate enough to see him during holidays and festivals.

Her mother told him that her father was a great man, a hero, and that the reason he didn't come to see them was because her father was too busy—and the then young Fujiwara no Mokou believed it.

She was very young at the time, so she naturally believed her mother's words. After getting the answer, she skipped off to play with a proud look on her face. So she didn't see the fleeting sadness in her mother's eyes when she said those words.

That carefree time, free from worries and anxieties, didn't last long. Fujiwara no Mokou always believed that her father loved her and her mother, but later she discovered that things weren't as she thought.

What truly helped her grow was a serious illness.

At that time, she developed a high fever and was lying in bed feeling weak all over. Her mother stayed by her side all day taking meticulous care of her, and her father did not appear at all during this process.