Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

The conversation then shifted to Yan Ming.

"What brings powerful figures like Lord Yan Ming to this era?"

"Right now, it's about helping Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash fix this singularity."

Of course, if we're talking about goals, repairing the singularity is indeed one of Yan Ming's goals in a strict sense.

“If the collapse of this singularity will endanger more people, then I can’t just leave it unattended.”

"Oh...? So, you are indeed a person who fights for justice!"

Ushiwakamaru's expression as she looked at Yan Ming seemed somewhat excited.

"I am truly grateful for Lord Woz's assistance. And since he calls you the 'Demon King,' does that imply you possess a very special identity?"

"I guess so, but..."

"But what?"

"...It's nothing, it's just that it's a bit amazing to see so many people from different eras in this time."

That wasn't what Yan Ming actually wanted to say. What he really wanted to say was something like, "I never expected Ushiwakamaru to be a girl!"

However, it would be impolite, so he simply kept it to himself.

But then again...

"So you mean you're all Servants summoned by Gilgamesh alone, and that he's been maintaining the city's defense and order all by himself for a long time before that?"

"Indeed...that's true."

After learning about this from the three followers, Yan Ming nodded.

Afterwards, the three Servants continued to discuss various issues with Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash. After all, they were all Servants, so they probably had a lot more to talk about than Yan Ming and the others.

"Woz, Gates."

Yan Ming immediately called the two of them over to his side.

"Afterwards, I'm going to talk to Gilgamesh about something. While I'm gone, you're responsible for guarding this place."

"What...is something going to happen?"

"It's just my personal feeling."

Yan Ming glanced at the two of them briefly, and then—out of the corner of his eye, he saw another person.

That was the petite girl sitting in the corner, also glancing at them out of the corner of her eye.

"Just do as I say... that's all for now."

After giving instructions to the two men, Yan Ming got up and walked to the girl's side.

"...What's wrong?"

"You seemed a bit concerned about what was happening here. Was something important?"

"No, it's just that you seem...really unwilling to communicate with those people."

After hearing Anna's words, Yan Ming paused for a moment.

"...It's not that I don't want to communicate with them, it's just that it seems that way."

"It seems like this...? What does that mean?"

"It means that because I've been in this somewhat silent state for so long, when I talk to others, I might not seem as enthusiastic or intense as they are... that's roughly the idea."

As he spoke, Yan Ming glanced at Anna.

"However, this does not mean that I am cold-hearted towards others."

"..."

"Maybe you're the same way. You don't seem to talk much to others, but that doesn't mean your heart is cold."

"is that so…"

"I'm just stating my opinion. You should know best what your true thoughts are."

Anna paused for a moment, and her gaze toward him became complicated.

“You are very different from the Masters and Servants of Chaldea.”

"Aren't you very different from those Servants summoned by Gilgamesh?"

After leaving those words, Yan Ming turned around and walked straight out of the room.

Anna, however, continued to watch him leave…

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It was already night.

Above the magnificent royal city, on the roof of the grand hall illuminated by the pitch-black night, stood a figure.

Countless cold winds blew around him, yet he did not feel cold despite wearing very little clothing.

The Hero King gazed upon Uruk.

A grand banquet seemed to be taking place not far away. It must be the Chaldea people having a welcoming party with the Servants they summoned.

King Gilgamesh's attention was not on that.

Footsteps could be heard behind him as well.

"I must say, he truly is someone who can see the future... He actually knew I would come here?"

Shilun Yanming walked directly to Gilgamesh's side.

The two stood side by side and immediately got to the main topic.

“I heard from Merlin that you have the ability to see into the future. So, in your opinion, what is the future of this singularity?”

"...Destruction, all I see is destruction."

"What else?"

"There are also some disagreements that I can vaguely see, but cannot understand at all..."

"Those are the disagreements that are really happening; don't worry about the destructive future you see."

Gilgamesh narrowed his eyes slightly and looked directly at Yan Ming.

Why do you say that?

"Perhaps it's because the future I see is always something that 'inevitably' will happen."

Gilgamesh pondered Yan Ming's words for a while before looking at Yan Ming again.

"What exactly do you intend to say to me?"

“I need you to tell me about what has happened in this era.”

"and then?"

"Then we went directly to their homes and took care of them all."

"Even the 'Three Goddess Alliance' is the same...?"

Yan Ming did not answer.

But it was precisely because of this that Gilgamesh immediately smiled.

"You're a madman."

"I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do."

"This singularity should have nothing to do with you. The 'Three Goddess Alliance,' and whatever comes after that, or any evil I haven't yet witnessed, if these things attack Uruk, I will rely on the power of Uruk to deal with them. I don't need any help at all."

"This isn't about pitying you or preventing these crises from happening; it's simply something I personally want to do."

I just did it because I wanted to.

These simple words, which didn't require any particular reasoning, instead shrouded the man in a strange, hazy aura.

simply…

It's like a "demon king" who ignores all obstacles, forging ahead alone, solely for his own ambition of conquest.

This is Gilgamesh's opinion of Kalachakra Yama.

Volume 8, Mesopotamian Absolute Monster Front: Chapter 327, A Bloodstained and Collapsing Future

"What, aren't you going to join them for the banquet?"

Gilgamesh, with the evening breeze blowing, asked Yan Ming without turning his head.

Yan Ming stood with him, gazing together at the night view of Uruk.

"I see... It seems you're not the type to mingle with others. If you're going to be a king, this kind of personality isn't really suitable."

"You should know that I didn't call you here for this kind of thing."

"Hmph, you're right..."

It seemed that Yan Ming had no intention of chatting with him, so Gilgamesh simply gave up on that idea.

"So, what exactly do you want to ask?"

"I need to know the specifics of this era, what exactly is happening here."

"Honestly, this kind of thing should have been explained by Merlin. I'm very busy, and if you leave everything to me—"

"You possess the ability to see into the future, while the magician beside King Arthur can only see what is happening in the present."

Yan Ming looked at Gilgamesh and said these words.

"Although I also possess the ability to foresee the future, I am completely ignorant about things in this world. You are different in comparison."

"You really know how to talk."

However, even if Yan Ming doesn't intend to ask about these things, Gilgamesh will still tell him what he needs to know.

"You've probably already heard about the 'Three Goddess Alliance,' haven't you?"

Yan Ming had heard this term from Merlin not long ago. Although he didn't know whether it referred to an organization or a plan, he was certain that it was a major clue that could influence the era.

"In this era there were three goddesses who united to form the so-called Three Goddess Alliance."

"Then, those guys' ultimate goal is to destroy all of humanity."

Destroy humanity.

These are words that are terrifying just to hear, and according to Gilgamesh, the ones who intend to do this are three goddesses who are beyond the human realm.

If an ordinary person heard such words, they would probably only show an expression of extreme panic.

But Yan Ming's expression showed not only no shock, but almost no change at all.

…Gilgamesh, he was not surprised by this.

"You really don't panic over such trivial matters."

“Tell me what happens next. I need to know everything that’s connected to the Three Goddess Alliance.”

Under Yan Ming's persistent questioning, Gilgamesh told him all the details.

That was seen through his far-seeing eyes, which could observe moments into the future.

The so-called Three Goddess Alliance is an alliance organization formed by three goddesses living in this era.

Quetzal Koyatl, the feathered serpent god of Central and South America who lived in the nearby rainforest.

Ereshkigal, the god of death who exists in the underworld.

And... the legendary Mother of Beasts, Gorgon, who rules over countless monsters.

"I see. So, the organization they formed is going to carry out a plan to destroy humanity, is that right?"

"...You seem to be thinking about something terrible, don't you?"

Looking at Yan Ming in front of him, even Gilgamesh instinctively felt uneasy.

"Tell me, now that you know all this, what exactly do you plan to do?"

"Address the root causes that may lead to this kind of thing happening."

In other words, it means to eradicate the Three Goddess Alliance organization.