"Emm... let's talk about surpassing me when the time comes. I'll introduce you to someone who's about on your level soon."
"He's a battle freak just like you. I think you two will get along well."
Takumi looked at him, speechless. A battle addict, huh?
Then he'd definitely get along with Boros.
Hearing Takumi's words, Artosh froze for a moment before looking at him with great anticipation.
"Really?"
That kind of talk got him even more fired up. Artosh longed for challengers.
"The reason I came to this world is because it's about to merge with other worlds. Soon, you'll even be able to visit my world."
"You probably won't lack opponents ever again."
Takumi knew exactly what kind of person Artosh was.
The God of Wara deity born for battle.
The essence of his godhood existed solely for combat.
That's why he craved opponents, and even knowing he'd lose, he still chose to fight Takumi.
"I see... other worlds, huh?"
Now Artosh was even more thrilled.
Seeing his excitement, Takumi released the seal and allowed space to return to normal.
This time, Artosh didn't attack again.
"You can have the Star Grail. I'm looking forward to facing new challengers."
Right now, Artosh felt like he'd found a new purpose in life.
He yearned for rivals.
He longed to become stronger.
War? That was just a side dish for the thrill of power.
Takumi, hearing that, stopped wasting words and opened a spatial portal.
"Let's talk back home."
With that, Takumi stepped in first, followed closely by the God of War.
Their battle was over.
Those on the ground stared at the suddenly concluded battle in disbelief.
"It's over?"
"Who won?"
"What just happened?"
"Wasn't everyone frozen just now?"
"It wasn't just space that was sealedeven time. And maybe even parallel worlds..."
A draconic spirit beast muttered gravely.
Takumi hadn't just sealed space in that instant. He'd locked down time and alternate dimensions.
As a dragon attuned to spacetime power, the creature had felt it deeply.
Its own powers had been interfered with.
That was utterly outrageous.
When did such a powerful being appear in this world?
What had this world become?
"The Star Grail has found its master."
A god couldn't help but sigh.
Takumi's power was terrifying. So was Artosh's.
None of them felt confident facing either of the two.
So now, the Star Grail had its rightful heir.
The battle was over, but the aftershocks still reverberated throughout the world.
The air of oppression from war slowly began to lift.
Everyone began to discuss the events.
No one knew when the Star Grail would be claimed.
...
Back in Avanthal, Takumi and Artosh had returned.
Artosh was now extremely curious about Takumi.
Especially about Takumi's world.
Were there many powerful beings there?
"If you're really looking for opponents, I can send you to a world teeming with gods and Buddhas."
"I'll even take care of the Flgel for you."
Takumi sounded so sincere when he said that.
This guy had barely returned before asking about powerful opponents.
Fine, you want them that badly?
I'll ship you to Little Gardenand make sure you never come back.
As for the Flgel you created, I, Takumi, will take good care of them!
"Oh? There's a place like that?"
Artosh's eyes sparkled with excitement.
A world filled with gods and Buddhas?
Come if you have the strength?
Just hearing about it made his blood boil!
It was decidedhe was going.
He needed opponents desperately.
As for the Flgel?
Takumi would handle them?
Artosh glanced at Takumi, then continued:
"Then I'll trouble you to send me over."
"And the Flgel... I'll leave them to you."
"Please take good care of them."
He didn't even hesitate.
In fact, he looked rather eager.
Takumi, hearing this guy agree so easily, was momentarily stunned.
That easy?
You really want to go?
Aren't you afraid you'll get beaten to death?
Chapter 273: You Got the Star Grail Just Like That?
"Ashutel really is satisfied as long as there's a battle, huh?"
Takumi had asked for the Celestial Winged race, and without even thinking, Ashutel immediately agreed. There wasn't even a moment of hesitation.
He didn't seem to mind handing them over to Takumi at all.
Moreover, he even instructed Takumi to take good care of them.
Listen to that!
For a moment, Takumi was at a loss for words.
"Once the worlds have fused, I'll have someone take you over there."
Takumi rolled his eyes at him, clearly annoyed.
"World fusion, huh?"
"Understood!"
The God of War nodded thoughtfully. As the strongest being in this world, he naturally had knowledge of other worlds. He could clearly sense this world's movement, but he couldn't leave. He had always been bound to this world.
If he had been able to leave, perhaps he would have long ago.
The Star Grail? He had no interest in such things. What excited him was the idea of challenging other powerful beings. Now that such an opportunity was before him, he was eager to explore other worlds.
As he considered this, his gaze toward Takumi burned with passion.
"I can give you everything."
He could barely wait.
"Let's wait until the worlds fuse."
"That person is in the neighboring world right now."
"When that time comes, your world's limits will probably be elevated."
"Maybe then, you won't even want to leave."
Takumi chuckled as he spoke.
Sure, little garden was great, but once this world merged with others, its level would rise significantly. As the world's level increased, Ashutel would become even stronger. At that point, maybe he wouldn't want to leave anymore.
It was a real possibility.
"Are there people in other worlds stronger than me?"
The God of War seemed confused.
Could there really be beings stronger than him in those other worlds?
"No."
"There used to be, but they're dead."
"The creator god of that world was a dragon."
Takumi shook his head. Among the worlds that were about to merge, there really wasn't anyone stronger than the God of War, not even Uranos.
"Well then, that settles it, doesn't it?"
"There's no one stronger than me."
"So there's no point in me staying."
The God of War was speechless.
If there were no stronger opponents here, why should he remain? That was exactly why he wanted to leave.
Takumi was momentarily stunned by Ashutel's words.
Well, he wasn't wrong.
"Alright then~!"
"When the time comes, I'll have someone take you to Little garden."
"That grand stageif you survive, come and see."
"As long as you're not afraid of death, the powerful beings over there will definitely satisfy you."
Takumi had nothing more to say.
Maybe it really was better for Ashutel to head to little garden.
"Good!"
Ashutel was visibly pleased.
Without delay, he began summoning all the Celestial Winged race back.
At his command, the Celestial Winged descended quickly, gathering around Ashutel.
The moment they saw Takumi standing there, the members of the race reacted like facing a formidable enemy!
"Azril, from now on, you will listen to him."
"He is your new master!"
Those words caused an immediate uproar among the Celestial Winged.
"Lord Ashutel?!"
Azril cried out sharply.
Was this a joke?
Who even was this person?
Did Ashutel just sell them out?
Chaos broke out instantly among the Celestial Winged.
"Silence!"
Ashutel looked at the unruly group and sighed internally. They were spoiled.
"I'm not joking."
"This world is about to merge with others."
"I intend to leave for those worlds."
"And this person is your new master."
"You all witnessed our battle."
"His strength is undeniable."
He understood their disbelief. But since he was about to leave, this had to be done.
From now on, the Celestial Winged would belong to Takumi.
That was the deal between him and Takumi. Letting them follow Takumi was fine. After all, Takumi was strong enough to protect them.
"This..."
The Celestial Winged were stunned by the explanation.
Azril was in utter disbelief.
Jibril furrowed her brows.
"You're going to another world?"
"Is this some kind of joke?"
Going to another world?
Was that even possible?
Jibril was dumbfounded.
Could the God of War really travel to other worlds now?
"We wish to follow you, my lord!!"
The others didn't hesitate. They immediately expressed their desire to go with him.
"Jibril, I am not joking."
"As for you all, you can't follow me just yet."
"The people there are incredibly strong. You wouldn't stand a chance."
...
Takumi, listening to the God of War's exchange with the Celestial Winged, was speechless.
"Alright, it's not like you'll never see your god again."
"You're only following me for now."
"I'll find a way for you to reunite later."
Takumi interrupted them. If they kept going, who knew how long it would last.
Upon hearing this, the Celestial Winged were taken aback.
"That's right."
"So there's no need to worry."
Ashutel nodded in agreement.
Since Takumi said it, there was no issue. The rest would be easier to handle.
"This..."
Azril still wanted to say something, but Ashutel cut her off.
"Enough. No more words."
"From now on, Takumi is your new master."
"Take the Star Grail."
"However you want to reshape this world, that's your call."
Ashutel didn't want to keep dragging this on. He settled the matter right there.
Takumi nodded.
Seeing this, the Celestial Winged finally quieted down. Since Lord Ashutel had made his decision, they could do nothing but comply, however upset they were.
They had no choice now but to agree.
They would temporarily follow Takumi.
Takumi, for his part, wasn't overthinking it. With Ashutel making the decision, all that was left was to get the Star Grail and finish things up in this world.
With that thought, Takumi activated his power.
He reached his right hand into the void.
And in the next moment, he pulled a cup out of the void.
Just like in anime, instead of breaking through the spirit corridor of the planet to make the Star Grail appear
Why go to such trouble?
For Takumi, getting the Star Grail was as simple as using his hand.
The instant Takumi took hold of the Star Grail, everyone in the world sensed it: the Star Grail had a new master.
The gods hidden in the shadows all turned their eyes toward him.
What...?
He really just took the Star Grail like that?
Was he serious?
Chapter 274: We Didn't Want to Obey, But He Was Too Strong
Takumi's action had undoubtedly left everyone dumbfounded.
Goodness! Was something like that even possible?
Everyone was instantly stunned.
Even the Celestial Winged who witnessed everything firsthand were about to pop their eyes out.
"Good grief!!"
Jibril exclaimed in disbelief.
He got the Star Grail just like that?
She thought Takumi was going to blast something at the planet below.
But this?
He just pulled the Star Grail straight out from the void?
Takumi held the Star Grail in both hands, examining the item in awe.
"It represents all the rules of this world."
"Moreover, it can freely modify anything within the world."
"It's equivalent to the core of the entire world."
"Tsk tsk."
"So that's what it is."
When Takumi grasped the Grail, he felt he could do absolutely anything.
Of course, this only applied within this world.
He could literally do anything.
Whoever possesses the Star Grail essentially holds the highest authority in this world.
After experiencing that power, Takumi couldn't help clicking his tongue.
Immediately, he began analyzing the Grail.
Now that he had taken it, he was the master of it.
Maybe, when he returned to his own world, he should make something like this as well.
The Cocoon of the End was already bound to his world.
Creating something similar wouldn't be hard for him.
After all, Takumi was the ruler of that world.
As his analysis deepened, Takumi gradually understood more and more.
The Star Grail was entirely constructed from the rules of the world.
Discovering this, his eyes lit up.
Right now, the world's rules were a blank slate. Whatever rules Takumi wanted to set could be implemented via the Grail.
Staring at the artifact in his hands, a bold idea surfaced in his mind.
If all the worlds were to merge, then their rules would certainly merge too.
At that time, even things like Transit Gates would likely exist.
Although he wasn't sure how far apart his world and this one were...
With the Transit Gate acting as a coordinate, could he perhaps merge this new unified world into his own world?
After considering its feasibility, Takumi grew even more excited.
He absolutely had to try this!
If this really worked, it would be fascinating.
Holding the Star Grail, Takumi began to explain aloud.
"From today on, this world shall abide by Ten Covenants."
"First: All acts of killing, warfare, and plunder are forbidden."
"Second: All conflicts shall be resolved through games."
"Third: Games must be wagered with things both parties deem of equal value."
"Fourth: As long as the third covenant is not violated, the game content and stakes shall not be restricted."
"Fifth: The challenged party has the right to determine the game."
"Sixth: Wagers made in accordance with the covenants must be strictly upheld."
"Seventh: Disputes between groups must appoint a representative."
"Eighth: In the event of cheating during a game, discovery equals defeat."
"Ninth: The above covenants are immutable and absolute under the name of God."
"Tenth: Let's all play games together in peace."
Takumi had directly transplanted the Ten Covenants in full.
As his voice fell, the Star Grail emitted a radiant glow.
The once gray sky turned bright blue.
In areas of perpetual night and day, the stars of the universe slowly became visible.
In an instant, the entire world began to undergo drastic transformation.
Additionally, all races in this world felt the enforcement of the covenants begin.
Everyone sensed a strange power descending.
Now they couldn't attack others from their own world?
