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

The Great Sage Equaling Heaven is already the top non-god below the "Last King," while Luo Hao is the strongest in martial arts and overall strength among the god-slayers. Iori, who can defeat two people at once, is naturally positioned far above them.

To put it in a slightly dramatic way, he is now the strongest creature on this planet!

He just doesn't know how strong the Last King was at his peak... He probably won't have the chance to see it.

Should we name this skill?

Alice, as the former speaker, suddenly remembered the traditional skills of the Council of Sages: "Although it is not a power, its strength is even greater. Such a unique ability... it would be a pity if it did not have a corresponding title."

Upon hearing this, Iori frowned slightly and began to think about it seriously.

His transformation into the Monkey King and Susanoo was the result of his immersion in research over the past few days, combining power, divine artifacts, and magic.

The principle is quite simple:

The Savior Blade is an extremely special divine artifact. In addition to serving as an armory that houses numerous weapons, Iori also discovered that after defeating the God of Steel, it can disarm the opponent's symbol of "steel" and integrate it into its own blueprint as a trophy.

By using this as a medium to activate the great supernatural power of [Heart Monkey], Iori can utilize its divine nature and, with the help of "transformation magic," rely on the powerful compatibility of soul materialization—to achieve a true "divine intervention"!

However, it should be noted that this does not mean that all of the Steel God's abilities can be completely reproduced; it depends on the circumstances.

As far as Iori is concerned, he can certainly call himself Susanoo himself, and the black sword Ama no Kusanagi is not a captured weapon, but rather returned to its rightful owner—that is why the divine sword cannot absorb Ama no Kusanagi.

Therefore, when things change, it can not only reproduce the ability to control one's husband, but even surpass it in terms of numerical value.

(Ultimately, he didn't really need to become Susanoo; it was just for the purpose of experimentation.)

As for the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, after Iori transforms, he can obtain the corresponding panel and come with basic divine abilities such as indestructible Vajra, but he cannot use great divine abilities, nor can he use the simplified version of the Covenant Law or summon subordinate gods.

— Judging from this effect, it seems that it is not as good as using the "life-saving hair" directly, but that is not the case.

Because this is essentially a skill that integrates and elevates the various abilities that Iori possesses. Although it relies on the [Mind Monkey], it only utilizes wisdom to gain insight and accelerates the development process.

In other words, this is not a template-based Noble Phantasm or power. Once Iori fully masters it, there is no need to consume the life-saving hair to activate [Heart Monkey]. A single thought can transform it into the corresponding Steel God!

To put it bluntly, this is even more powerful than Sun Wukong's incarnation abilities!

Although Susanoo and Monkey King are individually weaker than Iori, they now possess the "Body-Outside-Body Technique," allowing them to summon the maximum number of clones using the Third Technique. If they were to transform and coordinate with Iori...

Then he alone can rival a whole group of gods!

Of course, it's a bit early to say. Iori only has these two divine artifacts, and summoning the Steel Army will require a long collection process.

(The divine artifacts in the Savior Blade are merely weapons, lacking something like "spirit, energy, and essence," preventing the Mind Monkey from gaining any insight—similar to the difference between a mass-produced Gundam and the protagonist's mobile suit.)

All I can say is that the future looks promising.

"Although my first thought was '72 Transformations,' 'transformation' refers to 'change' rather than 'transformation,' which doesn't quite fit my situation... To put it simply, I'll call it 'A Thousand Transformations (Wisdom) and Myriad Changes (Self-Rescue)'."

alright."

Iori didn't dwell on it too much. Since she didn't need to shout it out during battle, she could just pick any name she wanted.

Alice took it very seriously and immediately wrote down the name carefully: "Alright, now that the experiment is complete, we should go back."

"Your Highness, shall we go to the previous manor, or return directly to Britain?"

"Oh, no rush, let's talk about that after we've finished entertaining the guests."

"guest?"

Alice and the other two looked surprised, but Iori couldn't have made a fuss without reason. They quickly realized that there were other people hiding here!

"who is it?!"

"Do not be alarmed. I am not your enemy. I have come here specifically to pay my respects and greet Your Highness."

Thirty meters away, a shadow appeared on the white snow, and then a girl in a Western-style dress slowly emerged from it. She looked to be no more than twelve or thirteen years old, with golden curly hair that outlined elegant curves, highlighting her extremely beautiful appearance.

Alice recognized the newcomer immediately, her eyes narrowing: "Lady Guinevere."

"It's been a long time, Alice... I'm so glad you've become my companion. Although you're just a human priestess, I believe your wisdom will be of great use to my lord."

"……what are you saying?"

Alice was stunned. "My lord? My companion?"

"It seems you haven't realized it yet, but don't worry, you'll find out soon enough."

Guinevere lifted the hem of her skirt and bowed gracefully to Iori, her excitement barely contained: "Your Highness, you have finally returned to this world. I will continue to follow you and assist you in annihilating all the demon kings in this world!"

Iori glanced at her but didn't say anything.

Alice was shocked and looked at Iori in disbelief: "Could it be...could it be that you, Lord Aizen, are...the Steel Hero that Guinevere has been searching for?!"

At first, she was utterly astonished, but upon calming down and thinking about it, it all seemed to make perfect sense... Alice had always believed that Iori was a god who had descended to earth as a human and was reincarnated as a non-god, and judging from his various actions during this period, he was undoubtedly the most outstanding [Steel]...

"A god who is also a demon king... How could such a thing exist..."

The White Priestess Princess was in turmoil, speechless with shock at the shocking truth, her mind a jumble of thoughts she couldn't unravel. Saya and Seijuin, standing nearby, were puzzled by Alice's reaction and filled with immense curiosity about Iori's identity.

“You’ve mistaken me for someone else, Guinevere.”

Iori shook her head: "I am not the person you remember."

"Your Highness need not doubt. You are undoubtedly a hero who descended to the world with a mission. Otherwise, how could you have defeated the Martial Arts King and the Great Sage Equaling Heaven on your own, and even taken the Monkey King's [Steel] for your own use?"

Guinevere smiled, her tone firm, her gaze towards Iori filled with admiration, longing, and the joy of finally achieving her long-cherished wish.

If vision had temperature, then Iori would already be surrounded by flames.

And her confidence is not without reason:

When she sensed Iori's presence from afar, she felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity, yet also a touch of strangeness, and wasn't entirely sure at the time. As Iori fought against the two, Guinevere was awestruck by their unparalleled bravery and once again felt the steely aura that only the "Last King" could match!

In addition, there is another very important piece of evidence: the Monkey King's [steel].

As a follower of the Last King, Guinevere possesses many treasures that can protect her and prepare for Rama's return.

Among these, three things are of utmost importance: first, the remnants of the savior's sword; second, the "Holy Grail," a magical artifact that has accumulated a massive amount of essence; and third, the silver disc that can absorb the divine essence of [Steel].

This disc can store the power and divinity of the Steel Heroes, and when any disobedient Steel is defeated, it can take advantage of the chaos to absorb them.

But after the Monkey King disappeared, the disc failed to absorb any power and was completely taken away by Iori—only the Savior God Sword could have such an effect!

After several verifications, Guinevere felt she could draw a conclusion. Perhaps this "Prince" was somewhat strange, having descended from heaven to become a human and a god-slayer for unknown reasons, but there was absolutely no doubt about his divine status!

There must be something wrong with the cycle of reincarnation... No wonder, after all, it has been repeated countless times from ancient times to the present, so it is normal to have bugs occasionally.

Perhaps it is because of the unexpected events in the cycle of reincarnation that the final king has failed to descend for hundreds or even thousands of years, which is truly regrettable.

"It is a princess's duty to guide lost heroes, so Your Highness need not worry. I will surely remind you of your duty and honor!"

Guinevere was even somewhat pleased; it wasn't such a bad thing for her that "Your Highness" had lost her memory.

Because, although she is the Earth Mother Goddess who follows the Last King, Guinevere's own status is not high. If we were to apply this to a traditional adventure story, she wouldn't be qualified to be a princess matching the hero; she would merely be a maid.

But she herself longed to be a "princess"!

In order to stand shoulder to shoulder with the last king in the same place, she was willing to give everything, whether it was waiting in solitude for thousands of years or her life as the Earth Mother Goddess!

Even the name "Guinevere" and the legend of the Knights of the Round Table were fabricated by her over the centuries out of personal motives...

Since Iori has not yet awakened to the mystery of his birth and has no memories of his past life, Guinevere can completely guide him from the beginning, and she herself will surely become the heroine in this newly written myth!

“I’ve already said I’m not like that.”

Iori chuckled and said, "My name is 'Aizen Iori,' nice to meet you."

“Aizen Iori… As expected, you have a problem with your self-perception. Your personality in the present world is too resilient. Even after seeing us, you didn’t remember the past.”

Guinevere had already anticipated this, but she still couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

As for the "we" she mentioned, she probably meant the god hidden in her shadow—Iori had already noticed that.

Unlike Guinevere, the deity was quite cautious and did not come out to acknowledge Iori.

"For the God of Swords, what he needs most to return to his peak is undoubtedly battle, and steel can only become purer through lightning and fire."

Hercules completed the twelve great trials that transcended himself, proving that he was qualified to ascend from man to god.

This is exactly the kind of trial you need!

Guinevere didn't press the matter further. After a moment of reflection, she prepared to leave, pointing to the ground before departing.

“A sword cannot become sharp simply by being honed without being nurtured… This divine artifact was crafted for you in my past life, embodying the full power of an earth goddess's magic. Over the past thousand years, it has absorbed a great deal of nourishment. I leave it to you to nurture your own ‘sword’!”

Having said that, Guinevere gazed longingly at Iori, and though reluctant to part, she gradually vanished like a phantom.

The spot she pointed out bulged up, and a golden vessel emerged from the soil, appearing before Iori and the others—

Holy Grail!

Chapter 378 It's best to stay away from yanderes.

"Then I'll take my leave and won't disturb your rest any longer."

Alice bowed slightly, stepped back out of the room, and gently closed the door.

Iori stood in front of the panoramic floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the city shrouded in a thin mist, and shook her head slightly.

While the British Empire once enjoyed its glory days, to be honest, London's scenery was just so-so, and the weather was quite terrible... Thinking about it carefully, Europe's "cultural centers" have indeed declined considerably in recent years. Paris needs no further explanation, and Rome is now just an empty shell that looks decent.

After pausing for a moment, Iori sat down in a single chair with disappointment, called on the smart assistant to select her favorite music, adjusted the lights, and slowly closed her eyes, as if taking a short nap.

But in reality, he was calling out to a certain man in his heart at that moment:

'Why don't you show yourself? She's been searching for you, and now I'm just a substitute... This is so troublesome.'

I'm sorry, I never expected this to involve you... I also never imagined she was still alive.

Rama's tone was somewhat sentimental, and he seemed quite pitying.

Guinevere in the present day was a follower of Rama in her previous life, so she could naturally recognize him. Even after reincarnation, she could still distinguish the difference in his aura, just like that Princess Lapis Lazuli.

However, Rama has a large number of followers, and each reincarnation brings different separations and encounters. Sometimes he loses his comrades, but he also makes new friends, just like some unscrupulous game companies keep giving classic IPs new generations to prolong their lives.

While players were understandably furious, the protagonist in the game was also suffering greatly.

In Rama's case, he cherished his experiences with his companions and valued these friendships... but through countless reincarnations, his soul had long been exhausted, even his memories were affected, and with the changing of myths, many people had lost their original appearance and true names.

Guinevere wasn't a core member of the "Hero Squad" in her previous life. The female lead was Sita, the previous incarnation of Princess Ruri-hime, while Guinevere was more like a supporting character like Sakura Haruno.

(As everyone knows, the female lead is Sasuke.)

Of course, Rama remembered it after they met.

After all, Guinevere's previous life cost her life to forge the powerful artifact known as the "Holy Grail," and the essence stored within it was like a perfect tonic for a steel hero like Rama.

If Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, had the Holy Grail in his hand, he wouldn't need the Heavenly Swamp Spear to gather his essence; he could just drink it directly!

Besides the Holy Grail, Guinevere also possesses a divine artifact belonging to Rama called the "Disc," which is second only to the Savior's Blade in importance.

From this perspective, Guinevere did indeed become Rama's "princess" in this era through her own perseverance and hard work.

Guinevere's experiences were simply too astonishing:

After the Earth Mother Goddess perished and was reborn as a divine ancestor, she did not inherit complete memories. In fact, she was already a separate individual and was generally not bound by her past life. For example, Princess Liuli Tong, although she still remembered Rama, did not feel that she and Sita were equivalent, and had no intention of inheriting the mission or regrets of her past life.

But Guinevere is an exception... She has been reincarnated more than once, and her memories are already fragmented. Logically, her personality should be greatly affected, but she has managed to persist for thousands of years, always striving to find the final king. This feeling has never changed!

To be honest, deep down Rama was even a little scared...

[But if I were to appear before her, she would surely not give up and would insist that I descend into the world as a disobedient god.]

'She couldn't force you, could she?'

Seeing her like this, he probably couldn't bear it.

Rama sighed, feeling both sorrow and helplessness.

What she longed for was the 'Last King,' the 'Prince Rama,' the hero who would annihilate all demon kings. In her eyes, that was the epitome of heroism, the symbol of all that is good... But the truth is not so.

There is no such thing as a sword that is always sharp!

There is no such thing as a hero who is always full of fighting spirit!

I know I am not and cannot be a perfect hero, and I will never be able to meet their expectations... I will get tired, I will get bored, I will become numb... and then I will run away.

Many people, including Guinevere, have an overly grand impression of me…

But the closer you get to your idol, the closer you get to disillusionment!

You have no obligation to meet other people's expectations of you.

Iori spoke casually; as someone who lived in accordance with his own emotions and desires, he would never be so conflicted.