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

The result of these races' unbridled use of extermination weapons is a planet whose surface has been completely devoid of life.

This world is no longer suitable for the reproduction of ordinary creatures. The land that should have been full of life has become a complete death zone. The "spirits" that filled this world with magic—energy particles flowing in the bodies of living beings, not intelligent life forms with pointed ears—have also "died" because of those forbidden magics, turning into ominous snow drifting everywhere.

These elves, who once brought miracles and blessings, have become like deadly poisons, embodying the sins committed by many races.

To reiterate:

This land is "dead," and the murderers are all the gods and their creations who participated in this war.

—Iori now stands on this land that inspires utter despair.

Having watched animated films related to this world in my previous life, I was mentally prepared, but I was still deeply shocked after transmigrating here.

A world this cruel is rare, so Iori didn't even need to look up CG information; just seeing the black snowflakes dancing in the sky... brought the name "No Game No Life" to mind.

Perhaps it was because he was too perceptive, but in his perception, the black ash was like real corpses, the remains of slain elves gathered together. They had no specific personality or intelligence, but they had the instinct of love and hate. Countless resentments overlapped, forming the most terrible curse... It was like the Steel Earth in Type-Moon, or even more hellish!

This is the world that the Einzbern ancestors spoke of, the world that needs to be redeemed... However, the mystery of the Third Law is not so remarkable here, and there may even be something that surpasses the "perpetual motion machine of the soul"!

"The keywords are 'multi-race otherworld,' 'multiple power systems,' and 'slightly higher challenge level'... Wait, is the challenge level only 'slightly higher'?"

First it was "Heroic Age", now it's "No Game No Life". Isn't this CG a bit too high-end?

Standing atop the mountain, Iori looked at the utterly silent world, calmly shook her head, and the illusory shadow vanished in the blink of an eye, as if it had never existed.

"Let's decide after we see the third one. As for the keywords this time..."

After the two previous shocks, Iori decided to keep a lower profile this time.

……

It was an endless, verdant horizon, but Iori's eyesight revealed that its true form was a sheer cliff without any buffer!

Just like the "flat earth" imagined by the ancients, the abrupt cliff cuts off the undulating land, and the lake water flows down the cliff, forming a waterfall like a silver river.

At the heart of this magnificent and unique landscape lies an unimaginably vast urban cluster.

It is shrouded under a huge sky, and the different skys are adjacent to each other, like waves rising and falling. When viewed from high above, it looks like an endless ocean. The outermost part is a towering wall that tightly surrounds it.

Its area is difficult to measure, and from the height of Iori, one cannot see the whole picture; only a very small part can be seen. But even so, it is spectacular enough.

But what attracted Iori's attention the most was the towering pillar in the center of this land, which truly "supported the world"!

Just like Mount Buzhou, the pillar of heaven in Chinese legend, that pillar rises from the ground and extends all the way to the top of the sky—the "sky" here seems to be a physical entity.

Whether it's the flat expanse of the earth or the pillars connecting the sky and the earth, everything reminds one of the world in mythology. Iori only slightly loosened his senses and detected the aura of several divine beasts within a few hundred kilometers around him, and even some powerful beings equivalent to the level of the Unruly Gods!

"...You actually came here?"

Iori's brow twitched, slightly speechless.

This distinctive world, like No Game No Life, is instantly recognizable:

Hakoba!

Or rather, the worldview of "Problem Children"!

"These three worlds are all more troublesome than the last..."

Not lingering there, out of fear of certain beings, Iori quickly withdrew from the miniature world.

Heroic Age, Game of Life, and Little Garden—these are undoubtedly high-energy worlds, and Iori herself is not very willing to embark on adventures in such places.

It wasn't that he was afraid of challenges; it was just that there were individuals in all three worlds whom he couldn't control or manipulate.

[Altair] is also very strong, but Iori will not be afraid of her, because the goddess who possesses "human hearts" has had a handle on him from the very beginning.

But the three I encountered this time were different:

The Little Garden is a worldview on the level of a multiverse, where gods, Buddhas, and demons can be seen everywhere. To those transcendent beings, even a star-exploding level powerhouse is just a pawn. In terms of power alone, Iori is by no means top-tier.

Of course, this world values ​​"spiritual rank," and with Iori's achievements and divinity, she will most likely obtain a remarkable spiritual rank... But the more remarkable she is, the more likely she will be noticed by some frivolous big shots, and unknowingly get caught up in trouble.

(Moreover, some of the divine qualities he possesses are quite sensitive when placed in the miniature garden.)

Then there's No Game No Life. Although it's "smaller" than the Little Garden, it can still be connected to the multiverse. Don't assume that just because the story takes place on a planet, the combat power here is average. In fact, this [Disbord] could very well be a place like the center of the universe.

The strongest fighter here—the God of War—is a very troublesome opponent. Even Iori is unwilling to fight him, not only because of his strength... but also because fighting him is destined to be boring.

As for the Age of Heroes... tsk, with a technological level similar to that of the Stars, plus the Golden Race which has reached the level of metaphysics, it's definitely a high-energy place.

……

"call!"

Iori let out a long breath and finally made her decision—

Touched it!

Since there's no set timeframe for making a choice, let's leave these three worlds for now. Maybe some new CG will appear later, allowing us to acquire all three together.

However, if I had to say something, Iori is very interested in "Heroic Age":

This was the first time he had encountered a world with the "Great Cosmic Era" as its main setting, and he was very interested in the technology and customs of the future.

"But let me rest for a bit now~"

Iori stretched and lay back on the tatami mat.

He is currently in the barracks of the Third Division. Having just returned from the other world and used that story CG, he is truly exhausted, both physically and mentally, and just wants to clear his mind for the time being.

"Even if I had to choose... I would only say I want them all..."

He always had plenty of physical strength, but mental fatigue was inevitable. Now that he had decided to put it aside for the time being, he couldn't help but relax, and slowly lowered his eyelids to rest his mind in meditation.

...Buzz!

In the boundless darkness, a white light suddenly appeared, and sacred wings unfolded one after another, surrounding a human figure that shone with a faint spiritual light.

At first, its appearance was unrecognizable, and it was impossible to distinguish between male and female. Rather than a human being, it was more like a symbol branded in darkness and chaos.

However, one could sense an indescribable majesty and holiness, as well as... an unbearable sorrow, from that indistinct figure.

【child……】

It wasn't a feeling of frustration for oneself, but for something grander, like a Buddha statue in a temple looking down upon all living beings, sorrowing because all beings suffer.

But this feeling was only fleeting; more often, it was a coldness and desolation as unchanging as the Antarctic permafrost, a numbness emanating from the depths of the soul.

[Born in darkness... my child (a Quincy)...]

On "its" face, the features were blurred, and the only thing that could be seen was its eyes.

Unlike ordinary people, there are four pupils on the same eyeball, which are adjacent to each other and leave a cross-shaped sclera in the middle of the eyeball.

In the void where there is no sense of up, down, left, or right, the will of the gods resides in those indifferent eyes—

The day of destiny is approaching... Child... The child who has lost everything will reclaim the world that was rightfully his...

Hell... everything will be liberated...

His name is...

"Well!"

Iori frowned slightly, suddenly opened her eyes, her expression becoming bored. She took a deep breath and then exhaled, which made her feel a little more relaxed.

"This dream... Soul King? Why is it only now... Yhwach?"

Could it be that guy…?

Iori closed her eyes again and drifted off to sleep, oblivious to everything.

The King of the Quincy? In my opinion, he's nothing but a chicken and a dog!

At this moment, in his storage space, there was a very beautiful gemstone bead lying quietly in a box heavily imprisoned by ghostly runes.

Its shape is very beautiful. The small sphere seems to contain the entire galaxy, or it is like a kaleidoscope full of possibilities, which makes people unable to resist being fascinated.

Only at specific times will strange patterns resembling double pupils appear inside.

This was the spoils he obtained in the "side story" after asking Kubo-sensei and Altair for help in the previous world, and after a series of twists and turns and adventures.

Actually, it's nothing special—

The Spirit King's right eye!

Chapter 478 I've made a fool of myself!

Iori also considered what to bring out. If possible, it would be best to take all of the Soul King's power for herself, which would also free the creator.

However, without the Spirit King, the Three Realms would collapse and return to the primordial chaos, a cyclical world where all souls are mixed together, without birth or death, neither advancing nor retreating.

While Kubo Hide's "Bleach" has a slightly different setting, it is largely the same, and the "Spirit King" in that world is equally important.

Those beings who were supposed to replace the Soul King as the "wedge of the three realms" were actually just for emergencies. The ones who were truly qualified and durable were always Yhwach and Ichigo (the final villain and the protagonist).

If Iori were to make a tough decision, with his own "acceptance power" and the help of the original author Hideki Kubo and Altair, he could certainly create a "side story" that extracts the Soul King. However, he would not be able to overturn the basic logic of the original work, and would most likely destroy a world as a result.

Secondly, actually bringing out the Spirit King would be very troublesome... This thing isn't some thousand-year-old ginseng that can be used to refine pills. Trying to get your hands on the Spirit King's power isn't an easy thing. Even Yhwach, who was a true patron, was tricked by it.

Considering various factors, Iori chose to test the waters first, and as a traveler, she unexpectedly obtained this eyeball in the "side story"—at this point, it becomes clear what Iori's intention was in making the promise to Ceresia and the others.

When the characters returned to the original world, that scene was actually broadcast live globally. What Iori said to them wasn't just nice talk; it was actually written into the setting and known to fans worldwide.

This was certainly compensation and reward for the [characters], but the setting of "calling my name will bring help" also benefited him greatly:

From then on, no matter which world's "side story" he appeared in, as long as it didn't affect the main plot, it wouldn't seem abrupt. He might even become an Easter egg character like Stan Lee, thus gaining a lot of popularity.

So, it wouldn't be strange if Iori acquired certain skills or treasures from these side stories, right?

The fact that the "Eye of the Soul King" was successfully retrieved from the world of the work and even brought back to Soul Society without any incidents is largely thanks to Iori's inherent ability to gain recognition.

—This reveals Iori's style of doing things.

Even if we put it mildly, he can hardly be considered a kind person. He has used others' weaknesses and vulnerabilities to achieve his goals more than once. Sometimes, to outsiders, he is a quintessential villain, only the results he achieves are more in line with the interests of the majority.

However, he never denied his own ambition!

They also never believed that "universal justice" and "personal desires" needed to be separated!

Using others is not a sin, because the fact that someone is willing to be used and still dutifully fulfills their duties speaks volumes.

Incidentally, although she also shares the surname "Aizen," Iori doesn't really agree with the way that character acts in the original work.

For example, Momo Hinamori turned ruthless towards Halibel, and her battle of wits with Gin Ichimaru was actually unnecessary and irrational.

Because, in essence, Aizen Sousuke is merely a seemingly "rational" person, but deep down he possesses emotions and passions far stronger than the average person. It's just that his soul is too aloof, and no one can understand him... nor does he allow others to touch his heart.

His indulgence of Gin Ichimaru was the result of a conflict between reason and emotion—this guy enjoyed the danger of being watched by a venomous snake, and didn't even mind exposing his weaknesses, yet he used this method to deny others' understanding of him.

This leads him to act on impulse most of the time, which is neither efficient nor necessary. His cruel methods even reveal a twisted sense of goodwill—if he truly intended to kill, Hinamori Momo and Halibel would not have survived.

(Actually... this person is a bit pretentious~)

Iori is different. He can deceive everyone and weave the most perfect lies, but at the same time he can be honest with everyone and reveal his desires and ambitions without reservation. His style of action has no fixed pattern.

Let your emotions guide your direction, let your rationality guide your most efficient solutions, and most importantly—never fight against yourself!

It's neither acceptable nor unacceptable; even when using others, you can make them submit willingly. That's how Iori does it!

Take the "calling names" setting, for example. Iori may be trying to gain benefits for herself, but which character would refuse?

What difference does it make whether you know the truth or not?

……

The Soul King's Right Eye (Sealed)

It governs the concept of "the past".

Through this eye, one can see the origin and development of all things (limited to beings below the "Spirit King," and not exceeding the realm of their true self), as well as their true names.

Correspondingly, one's past will not be seen by those of equal power, and one can also hide one's true name.

Its abilities are unknown, and it lacks the Spirit King's left eye.

Its abilities are unknown, and it lacks the will of the Spirit King.

……

Gotei 13, your captain is back!

After waking up, Iori walked out of the barracks and stood on the ground made of spirit particles in the courtyard. She took a deep breath, her expression one of utter relaxation and comfort.

Indeed, no matter how many worlds I visit, Bleach is still the most comfortable... Perhaps because it is his home world, the "Third Law" was subconsciously influenced, and his body was adjusted to the mode most suitable for this place.