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

Fortunately, he was somewhat of an artsy type himself, so he didn't find it boring and seemed to enjoy it.

Beside him was a... or rather, a long object heavily wrapped in bandages, leaning against a stack of books.

"You seem quite pleased. I've never seen a god so interested in human knowledge before."

A clear voice rang in Iori's mind, and he paused slightly as he turned the pages of the book.

"woke up?"

I had long since regained my senses, but until just now I couldn't believe that I had returned to the human world... and such a peaceful one at that.

After saying that, he added, as if mocking himself—

[Usually when I wake up, the human world is either ravaged by the Demon King or by me.]

"How tragic..."

Iori pouted.

How did you do that? My current state is quite peculiar; I can connect with the outside world, yet I'm not controlled by "fate."

"I just gave it a try, and it went surprisingly smoothly."

Iori smiled slightly, raised her right hand and examined it carefully: "This skill is more useful than I thought... Greedy Usurper, just think of it as a special ability that allows you to steal other people's weapons."

Did you steal ownership of this knife?

“Generally speaking, it’s impossible, because at your peak, your strength was no less than mine, and the blessing of fate would definitely have maximized all kinds of resistances. At most, I could take other things, but I couldn’t get this long sword that was one with your soul.”

Iori said seriously, "But if you are in a state of slumber and have no will to resist—that's another story."

So that's how it is... But how could this be? How could the goddess of fate turn a blind eye?

"No, actually I noticed it. As soon as this knife landed in my hand, something saw me."

Iori narrowed her eyes slightly. "I can sense it clearly."

Iori...

"But the threads of fate have not yet fallen, and the goddess is also hesitating in doubt. After all, to her, my existence is like an undecipherable black box."

Iori curled her lips into a smile: "What we need to do now is to minimize the influence of fate before she deciphers it, and create an opportunity to defy fate."

Rama was surprised that Iori would have such thoughts.

【how do you want to do it? 】

“Fate is an intangible thing, which is why it is invincible... But at the same time, it is also influenced by some factors, and it actually has unexpected weaknesses, but usually no one can notice them.”

Iori closed the book and looked at Rama, who was wrapped in bandages.

"I'm going to do something funny to the fate of this world—like wiping out all the god-killers and disobedient gods!"

Chapter 358 The Changed Fate.

Those familiar with Iori know that he is not a demanding person. Although he arrived in England with a transcendent status, he did not rely on his strength to act recklessly. He spent most of his time in the manor studying mythology, occasionally going out to travel and enjoy the scenery.

After a few days, the task of taking care of the "god" was easier than she had imagined, and Alice breathed a sigh of relief.

Ordinary people in this world naturally cannot come into contact with gods, but for magicians, the descent of a disobedient god will most likely bring disaster, with casualties often reaching tens of thousands, and tragedies that directly destroy a city or even a small country have occurred many times in history.

The stories of Gomorrah and Sodom in the Bible, and Pompeii in ancient Rome, are examples of disobedience to God in this world.

Even the most elite knights and magicians among humans are no match for the weakest of the disobedient gods, and they struggle to even hold out for a moment. A god of normal ability could wipe out a large number of human powerhouses with a casual move, and the gap between the two sides is so great that it cannot be bridged by numbers.

Therefore, even someone like Alice was extremely cautious when facing Iori, not daring to be the slightest bit careless.

—It's one thing that Iori has a good personality, but it's another thing that her attitude is different, and the White Priestess is well aware of the difference.

Of course, theoretically, there are also "god-slayers" among humans, the only beings capable of confronting them. And if the [Council of Sages] has such intentions, they could certainly contact one or two god-slayers, so they are not without the means to "scheme" against Iori.

But in reality, god-killers cannot be considered human!

It can be considered a third species besides humans and gods, both the "king" of magicians and their nightmare.

In terms of harm, godkillers are no less dangerous than gods... They are just as powerful as gods, just as unscrupulous as gods, just as lacking in common sense as gods, and as fearsome as untamed beasts.

No normal person would have the idea of ​​inviting a god-slayer to their hometown to fight an unidentified god.

Regardless of whether they can win, if a conflict breaks out, the Council of Wise Men and Britain will definitely be the first to suffer!

Don't provoke a rebellious god like Iori who stays obediently at home. If he's satisfied with just reading books, he's practically the easiest god to serve in history!

With this in mind, Alice has been doing whatever Iori asks for the past few days. Whether it's a medieval handwritten magic book or an ancient parchment scroll from before Christ, no matter how valuable it is, she will get it as long as Iori asks.

When Iori later requested information about godkillers and disobedient gods, Alice also opened the library of the Council of Sages without reservation.

She didn't hide anything, because when a god wants to know something, lying is basically tantamount to courting death.

"Are there six Godslayers in total now?"

In the bright and airy medieval-style office, Iori sat behind her desk, fiddling with the globe on the table.

"There's more than I expected."

"Yes, it is rare in history for six god-slayers to appear at the same time. In a sense, we are now in the 'age of heroes,' which is destined to produce many deeds that can be elevated to myths and passed down through the ages."

Alice pointed to the countries and regions on the globe and introduced them to Iori: "First is Europe. It is relatively small in area, but it has produced three Godslayers."

They are Salvatore Tortoni, the King of Swords, who was born in Italy and is the ruler of the Southern European Union.

The oldest living god-slayer, with the most powers, is the Wolf King of the Balkans—Marquis 'Sashadyansdarvoban'.

The Black Prince 'Alexander Gascoigne' founded the secret society 'Royal Factory'.

We had the most contact with these three, and our information about them is relatively detailed. The remaining three are more mysterious.

"Luo Hao, the martial arts master who lives in seclusion in southern China; Smith, the Hades active in America; and Lady Aisha, the Indian-American god-slayer who wanders the world."

Alice paused, pondered for a moment, and then continued, "Among them, we, the Council of Sages, can only confirm the whereabouts of Cult Leader Luo Hao and Sword King Tony. Although the others also have followers and spheres of influence, they are ultimately not beings that magicians can control. No one knows what they will be interested in or where they will suddenly appear."

"I see... Were you nervous?"

Although Alice tried to hide it, Iori noticed and asked with a hint of amusement.

It was no surprise that the priestess, who was called "Princess," knew very well that her thoughts could not be hidden from the gods' insight, so she was always sincere.

"Yes, because you suddenly became interested in Godslayers, so..."

"So you're worried I'll find the Godslayer and start a war with him?"

Iori laughed. "Do you see me as a warmonger?"

"For ants, any human action, even something as simple as walking, is extremely dangerous."

Alice explained, "I don't have any misunderstanding about you. I'm just being extra careful because of my own weakness. Someone as powerful as you, even without malice, might still cause a vortex that could drag us all in."

"Hmm...that makes sense."

Iori nodded, her gaze towards Alice now filled with admiration, while also marveling at how "self-aware" the magicians of this world truly were!

Perhaps because they have been constantly trained by god-slayers and disobedient gods over thousands of years, magicians have long since become completely subdued, doing whatever they are told, while also being very aware of their own status and never having any inappropriate thoughts.

In this worldview, only beings of the same level can scheme against god-slayers or gods, and the various magic societies, large and small, are destined to be merely stepping stones for the "protagonists."

"But you're mistaken. I have no intention of taking action against the Godslayer—at least not now."

Iori shook her head slightly.

Alice was overjoyed upon hearing this, because if Iori really had that intention, there was nothing she could do to stop him, and the battle between the god and the god-slayer was destined to bring great destruction.

"You are truly compassionate—"

"My goal is the God who does not obey."

"..."

Iori's words left Alice speechless, and a hint of worry flashed across her face.

"A disobedient god? But you are not... why?"

I don't quite understand why Iori would wage war against her "kin." Although there is no friendly relationship between gods, and they can easily fight if they are incompatible, Iori has more conflicts with god-slayers.

Because these two will automatically enter a fighting state when they meet, like wild beasts meeting on a narrow path, driven entirely by instinct—this is also the guidance of "fate".

Iori gave her a half-smile: "Do you want to know the reason?"

"...I guess I'll just forget about it."

Alice hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to give up.

She was genuinely curious, but reason told her it was best not to delve too deeply, as that might not be a good thing.

"There's one thing in the information you sent that I'm very concerned about."

Iori traced the globe, lightly touched it with her fingertip to stop it in a certain place, and pointed: "This martial arts queen from Jiangnan, China, is said to be a homebody. Just like the ancient Qi cultivators, she likes to live in the deep mountains, and spends many years in seclusion to cultivate. She never goes out at all."

"Yes."

Alice didn't know why Iori paid special attention to this, but after looking at his East Asian appearance, she nodded as if she understood.

"..."

"Alice?"

"Huh? Oh! Sorry."

...She had been staring for a little too long without realizing it, and Alice's face flushed red when she came to her senses. But she couldn't be blamed for that; after all, Iori's face was incredibly attractive to the opposite sex, and coupled with her otherworldly aura, even a princess known for her wisdom and rationality would easily fall for her.

This was only because Iori restrained herself and didn't use any charm-related skills; otherwise, Alice's performance would have been even more outrageous.

"cough!"

After calming herself down, Alice, with a slight blush on her fair face, explained to Iori: "The Martial Arts King was born in the Qing Dynasty and is second only to Marquis Voban in age. However, it is said that he is as beautiful as a young girl and his strength is also exceptionally powerful. He is vaguely considered to be the strongest god-slayer of the contemporary era... It's just that his fearsome reputation is not as great as that of Marquis Voban. The two can be considered equally powerful demon stars."

Is Lord Aizen very interested in this martial arts king?

"Don't worry, since I said I wouldn't take action against the Godslayer for now, I'm not just making excuses for you."

What I'm truly concerned about isn't Luo Hao herself, but rather an experience of hers: decades ago, she supposedly traveled alone to Japan, causing a commotion before returning to China—how credible is this story?

"No problem, these materials have been carefully studied and verified by our predecessors."

Alice tilted her head. "Is there anything here that catches your attention?"

"Why would Luo Hao, a person who rarely leaves her home, suddenly go to neighboring Japan? What is it about that island nation that attracts her? — That is the key question."

"This is……"

Alice hesitated for a moment, then realized the problem.

Japan has always been on the periphery of the magic world. Western societies, represented by the Council of Wise Men, do not understand that Far Eastern country. Even many people, including martial arts masters from China, subconsciously feel that it has nothing to do with them, which leads to a sense of complacency.

But what could attract Luo Hao must be something related to the God of Disobedience, or even the God of Disobedience itself... but she did not succeed in defeating him.

The reason for this inference is that Japan has not released any detailed information about this matter. All that is known to the outside world is that Master Luo Hao once went to Japan and punished magicians there.

If it were just an ordinary "hunt" where Luo Hao challenged a disobedient god, then regardless of the outcome, news should have spread and been immediately known to magic societies all over the world!

But the truth is quite the opposite. Not only did Japan keep the whole story a secret, but it also didn't reveal any information about it for decades afterward... It's safe to say there's something wrong with it.

"My intuition tells me that a trip to Japan would be very rewarding."

Iori smiled slightly. Although he didn't say it explicitly, he had already concluded that Japan harbored a rebellious god, and even knew its true name.

The Monkey King!

That's right. In the world of "Campione!", the Steel Hero God, who is known worldwide, was imprisoned by the Japanese magic community and supported by them.

This content appeared in the original work, and even anime viewers could understand some of it through the comments. The reason is simple:

This is a really annoying setting for Chinese people, so no one can help but mind it!

This left a deep impression on Iori at the time, and now when she looks through the Godslayer information, she immediately recalls this story about the leader of the Luo Hao Cult.

So what needs to be done next is very simple. Anyway, he was going to defeat all the gods and god-killers, and this monkey god worshipped by humans in the modern world was naturally among them!

"Make the arrangements. I am about to go to Japan to awaken the sleeping Hero God and fight him. Get the local magic societies in Japan ready."

Of course, they can deny it or refuse to cooperate... but they must be prepared to accept the consequences!

"……Yes."

Alice felt a tremor in her heart. Just now, Iori's tone was slightly harsher, and the free energy in the atmosphere seemed to ripple, making her realize once again that although Iori was easy to talk to, he was undoubtedly a god who could bring destruction in an instant!

Japan... I hope that island nation will be more sensible.