You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

"What is this...? There are such ominous life forms, undead? Liches? Could their power level be even higher than that of ancient dragons?!"

This place is located in an abandoned dungeon in "Uncle of Another World," a trial ground built by ancient mages specifically for rating adventurers. Because its energy core had dried up over a long period, it lost its original functions and gradually fell into disuse.

Later, Iori and the Elf Girl discovered it. Iori dismantled the long-rotten trap, cleared out the monsters occupying the interior, and then rearranged the magic barrier, filling it with a large number of magic stones as an energy source, so that the dungeon could start operating again, serving as his base in this world.

The elf claimed that she had discovered the dungeon with her and shamelessly asked for access. Except for a few places where important data and materials were stored, she could move freely here.

Now, it is Iori who is using the "transformation magic" of this world to explore different possibilities of etherealization.

The "Hollowfication" of Shinigami is a way to enhance one's abilities that exists in the original work, but it is not part of the Shinigami's regular training system.

There are differences in power between Shinigami, Hollows, and Quincy. Since Quincy are essentially descendants of Yhwach, and their power is theoretically inherited through bloodline, they will not be discussed here.

There exists an insurmountable "boundary" between Hollows and Shinigami, which both restricts their power and maintains the stability of their souls.

If the "boundary" can be broken, then either Hollow or Shinigami can gain immense power.

However, Hollowfication is conditional, because the power of Hollows tends to be more instinctive, chaotic, frenzied, and violent, while the Zanpakuto system of Bleach advocates controlling one's mind and taming one's instincts... These are two completely different logics.

For the Grim Reaper, attempting to Hollowen is tantamount to creating a part of himself within his soul that is solely driven by instinct, which could very well lead to his downfall.

Simply put, to achieve etherealization, one must be risking their life!

In the original work, Aizen went through a lot of experiments and even used the power of the Hogyoku to achieve perfect Hollowfication and Arrancar transformation.

He hadn't touched this power before, mainly because it was too unstable, and he was an extremely rational person who didn't want to put himself in a state that could get out of control.

Iori doesn't have the Hogyoku, and his experimental data is far less abundant than Aizen Sosuke's. However, his advantage lies in his ability to draw on technology and knowledge from other worlds. As the saying goes, "the stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade," and some problems that are difficult to solve in "Bleach" may be easily solved in other worlds.

Isn't the Third Law just like that?

An immortal soul that's like a perpetual motion machine is something unthinkable in the world of Bleach—Yhwach is green with envy, while Iori has already started lining up to receive one…

Regarding the etherealization process, besides normal experimental research, Iori has two ideas that could accelerate his progress:

One option is to use the "Greedy Usurper".

Since this skill can steal Barragan's "aging," it can certainly steal more fundamental things as well, such as Cero or Hyper-Fast Regeneration. In this process, there will definitely be opportunities to personally experience the particle properties and spiritual structure of Hollows, which is equivalent to seeing the answer in advance and then figuring out the solution process, making it much simpler.

The second method is like this—

Transformation magic!

In the world of "Uncle in Another World," there exists a very special transformation magic. It is not simply a change in appearance and voice, but a Druid-like spell that transforms even one's life form.

Simply put, turning into a dog grants the same keen sense of smell, turning into a dragon allows one to fly and even breathe fire...

The only limitations are the scale of magic (ordinary people naturally cannot become dragons) and the ability to transform into people they have seen before, rather than some abstract imagination.

Furthermore, this magic might be too "professional," as the transformation even alters one's mindset to align with the target's. Over time, this could lead to complete loss of self, forgetting who one truly is, much like those beast druids who enjoy romantic relationships with animals...

Iori uses this magic to transform into a Hollow he once saw. He can perfectly recreate an Adjuchas by using his spiritual pressure (magical power). However, if he transforms into a Vasto Lorde like Barragan, although they look the same, he cannot use "Aging".

It seems there are certain hidden limitations to imitating such extraordinary abilities...

However, if Iori uses "Usurper" and "Transformation Magic" together, she can impersonate most acquaintances... Is this a different kind of illusion?

Putting all that aside, Iori is now trying to experience what it's like to be a "Hollow" using transformation magic. Since it's his first time trying it, he specifically reminded the Elf Miss that she should leave this dungeon in case he goes berserk.

However, when the fairy heard that Iori might be in danger, she stubbornly decided to stay and act as an insurance for him, so that if there were any signs of things getting out of control, she could activate the magic circle she had set up to bind Iori.

The gem on her forehead is a royal treasure, possessing powerful protection that shields the mind from abnormal states, making it perfect for this situation.

As for how to deal with Iori after she loses control, and whether she will be injured... Miss Elf didn't worry about that.

"Well!"

Although she had prepared herself mentally, the elf was still startled when she saw the Skeleton Emperor in his true form. As a member of the royal family, she had seen a lot, but she had never encountered such a powerful undead before... She was shocked and also curious about where Iori had encountered such a thing.

"Iori...can you hear me?"

The blonde girl lowered her body slightly, took a lunge position, placed her right hand on the hilt of her sword at her waist, and stared intently at the horrifying skull.

She was prepared to strike first if Iori made any strange noises that shouldn't have been made!

"...No problem, relax, lovely elf."

The rational voice that came from the skull relieved the elf, but it quickly became angry because of its content.

"What are you talking about!"

"It's just stating the facts objectively."

"Hmph!"

Iori glanced at the elf who was clearly happy but still pretending to be angry, and smiled amusedly—the biggest advantage of this form is that no matter what expression she makes, no one will notice, and therefore she won't provoke a counterattack from the elf.

"Come to think of it, the feeling of becoming a void is more bland than I imagined." Iori looked at her right hand, which was now just bones.

He had already prepared himself for the immense negative emotions he would face, perhaps even emotions he couldn't control... After all, every shonen manga has such classic scenes, which left a deep impression on Iori.

However, to his surprise, the process went more smoothly than he had imagined, and the negative emotions that surged up were not so terrible, or rather, although intense, they were far from enough to shake Iori's spirit.

The negative emotions brought about by transforming into Barragán are mainly "dejection," "despair," and "powerlessness," making one feel as if they are old and frail, or have reached the end of their life, with no more pursuits...

Iori only briefly regained consciousness after experiencing this level of mental abnormality, quickly shutting it off completely.

After calming down and thinking it over carefully, Iori felt that this was due to his strong willpower. He had matured quite a bit on a mental level, unlike those male protagonists who were all hot-blooded and impulsive.

As an emperor who ruled a country, he had witnessed much darkness and had a keen understanding of the world, so he would not be easily swayed.

Naruto could go berserk because of the Nine-Tails, but Hashirama, who was also a reincarnation of Ashura, would not be affected—the difference in the weight of their experiences is too great.

In addition, the level of strength is obviously also a very important factor.

Ultimately, Iori's strength far surpasses that of Barragan, so there won't be a situation where a smaller force can turn into a larger one.

"Void?" The elf's eyes flashed. "Is this undead lord's name 'Void'?"

"The Lord of the Dead? Hmm, in a sense, that's not wrong." Iori nodded. "His real name is Barragan."

"Judging from its appearance, it must be a very powerful undead, probably above an ancient dragon. Is it an opponent you have defeated before?"

“That’s right, and I’m very interested in his power and want to try it out.”

"Using transformation magic to learn other people's techniques? You're not the only one who's had that idea, but most of the time it fails."

Miss Elf seemed worried that Iori might go astray, so she explained earnestly, "Because after transforming, you don't directly acquire the other person's memories and experience. At most, you can only understand their body, but magic spells and combat skills can't be seen with your eyes..."

Moreover, since this state needs to be maintained for a long time, it's easy for one's personality to be influenced by the other person's emotions.

"Thank you for reminding me, but you're overthinking it. I'm just curious about its life form, not about studying specific combat techniques."

Iori opened her arms: "This body is enough."

“Even so, to transform into this just to satisfy curiosity… you’re quite a strange fellow.” The elf sighed, then smiled. “But for some reason, I can somewhat understand… the excitement of exploring the unknown and acquiring knowledge.”

Great minds think alike!

Iori stretched out her hand, and the elf lady's face darkened instantly when she saw the white bone claw.

"...Let's skip this one."

-

Iori has been quite busy lately, shuttling between Hueco Mundo and the Expeditionary Force camp, as well as between "Uncle from Another World," "Akatsuki," and "Kagemi."

Thankfully, there's the [Dimensional Array - Shangri-La] mobile teleportation array, which saves Iori the trouble of traveling and allows her to make effective use of all her time to complete various tasks in an orderly manner, making her a true master of time management.

This is why, even though he has now learned more convenient storage magic, he still hasn't given up on this Imperial Arms belt (of course, it is indeed quite cool).

After working on this for a while, Iori felt more and more that one "Crown" was not enough. Although its computing power was strong, Iori could not bring the data to "Akatsuki" every time. Once or twice was fine, but doing it repeatedly would be annoying.

Ideally, a similar supercomputer should be placed in each world's base. This would greatly accelerate Iori's progress on all projects, instead of her coming and going in such a hurry as she is now.

So, it was only natural for Iori to want to "go back to Kazuya for a visit".

To my shame, I had promised Gudako and Merlin that I would come to help often, but ever since the Romanian Singularity, Iori has been completely immersed in her own work, and it seems that she only thinks of Chaldea when she wants to take advantage of others.

This is truly embarrassing!

However, Iori is, after all, a ruler of a country, and he certainly has the thick skin to back it up. Besides, the time flow in Chaldea is also quite strange. Perhaps in their eyes, Iori has only been absent for a week or two.

Well... since we need their help this time, we have to lend a hand. Fortunately, with Iori's current strength, he should be able to clear any dungeon that isn't too difficult, so there's no need to worry too much.

It would be best if you could do me a big favor, so that getting the supercomputer up and running would be more logical.

Okay, it's decided then!

Story CG, starting—

……

Unlike previous world travels, this time, in addition to a slight dizziness, there was an even more dazzling and magnificent flash.

Then came a strange feeling of floating... as if I had been teleported twice in a row.

When Iori's figure emerged from the radiance, everything calmed down, and he immediately froze in place:

Like other Heroic Spirits, he had a dormitory in Chaldea, and his visits to and from Chaldea always started from that room.

However, this time he appeared in complete darkness, and the space was much larger than a mere dormitory, more like a laboratory or workshop. The floor beneath his feet was not an ordinary alloy floor, but a high-tech platform engraved with complex summoning arrays!

"What...is something wrong?"

Iori frowned and looked around, finding no one else there except for various instruments.

Just as he was about to contact Merlin, a red light suddenly flashed in the room, and a piercing siren blared.

【warn!warn! 】

[Illegal Heroic Spirit Summoning Detected! One Servant! Spirit Origin Mode Unknown!]

Threat Level B

Three guards have been dispatched.

[Execute the Heroic Spirit Elimination Plan!]

Chapter 283 The age of heroes has ended.

This commotion doesn't sound right!

We can't sit still and wait for death!

Iori's eyes narrowed, and she quickly scanned the room in the darkness. Her figure vanished from the magic circle in an instant, and the heavy door made of alloy flew out like a broken plank smashed open by a bull.

"What...has something happened at Chaldea?"

Iori quickly traversed the area, seeing numerous signs of battle along the way. There were remnants resembling mechanical parts, as well as blood splattered on the walls, some of which looked "fresh," as if the battle had just occurred. However, there wasn't a single actual corpse in sight, not even a severed hand or foot.

The corridor was still poorly lit, as if the power had been cut off, with only red emergency lights providing minimal brightness. After comparing the design of the floor and walls with her memories, Iori was certain that she was indeed in Chaldea.

But... how did Chaldea become like this?

The Chaldea he knew transcended the timeline, having formed contracts with countless Servants through countless reincarnations, its accumulated power far exceeding that of the Lostbelts!

Putting aside the question of what level of strength is needed to conquer the "Reincarnation Chaldea," in terms of the "story," theoretically this Chaldea has been cleared countless times, and has even become the mastermind behind it...

In Type-Moon, or rather in the world of FGO, is there anyone who possesses both motivation and ability?

Could it be that he came to the wrong place?

Iori still remembered the strange feeling he had when he was teleported. Thinking about it carefully, it was indeed because he was teleported twice in a row... Could it be that after he arrived in Type-Moon, he was teleported again by another force?

But if that's the case, then what kind of place is this?

The headquarters has been attacked... Could it be a Chaldea that is experiencing a "humanity freeze (FGO Part 2)"?

But Iori's idea was quickly overturned by a sudden enemy:

As we passed through a closed passageway about thirty meters long, a group of tall, muscular, strange-looking men dressed as ancient soldiers emerged from around the corner ahead.

It is called a "weirdo" because although it is equipped with a set of ancient-style armor, belt, spear, and short sword, and looks like a statue pulled out of an ancient Greek temple... its upper body is a combination of mechanical and human structures.

The signs of modification are obvious. From those round, camera-like eyes that flicker with a faint red light, there is no emotion to be seen.

A machine with a human body... a familiar?

Iori had already sensed the magical reaction, so she wasn't surprised, only slightly taken aback after seeing the other person's appearance:

Although it looks a little different from what I remember, this should be an enhanced soldier that appeared in the Greek Lostbelt. It is a high-level soldier that uses human believers living in the Age of Gods as the base and is modified through technology and magic, making its strength comparable to that of a Servant!

As "minors" in the story, these enhanced soldiers are far more powerful than ordinary enemies in singularities and Lostbelts. Some weaker Servants may even be inferior to them on the stat sheet!