[World Foundation Stone]
[The pillar of the world, can support the world, can contain the world...]
[Distributed]
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Two light orbs appeared from the Dimensional List, then pierced through space and disappeared toward their recipients.
After the Dimensional List finished distributing all ranking rewards, it slowly closed and disappeared above the sky. The clear blue sky appeared again.
This Divine Artifact List's announcement had completely ended. However, the impact from its announcement still continued.
This time, the trump cards of many Pantheons and forces had been revealed to a certain extent, especially forces centered on Sacred Gears and Artificial Sacred Gears from Grigori and the Hero Faction. It was no exaggeration to say that at least all their top-level personnel weren't spared.
The same applied to Sacred Gear holders secretly cultivated by various forces as trump cards.
Dulio Gesualdo, who possessed Zenith Tempest, and Ikuse Tōbio, holder of Canis Lykaon, were excellent examples...
For ordinary humans, this Divine Artifact List's announcement once again made them deeply understand the Gods' power, and the potential hidden within human bodies. Just Divine Artifacts and Sacred Gears alone already made many humans very envious. This was the most possible opportunity for them to step into heaven in one leap. No one wasn't tempted.
One by one, they imagined themselves becoming holders of Divine Artifacts and even Sacred Gears. Although the probability was several times more difficult than winning the lottery, if lucky, everything was possible.
As for the Gods, the two things that most attracted their attention from this Divine Artifact List were: first, Primordial Spirit Mio who would become the world's fifth The Other Side Realm existence; and second, Emperor Shin's true identity being revealed.
Just these two pieces of news alone were enough for the Gods and strong individuals to digest for some time.
Especially Emperor Shin. After knowing that the Azure Slaying Sword in his hand, namely God Slaying Sword, was a true The Other Side Realm Divine Artifact prototype, and behind him stood almost three The Other Side Realm existences, all attitudes toward Emperor Shin, and all previous plans toward Kanzaki Hikaru, had to be stopped. Otherwise, they would face destruction the same as the Egyptian Pantheon.
At that time, death would truly be in vain.
Additionally, regarding the top rank of the Divine Artifact List, memories projecting past, present, and future, the Gods and strong individuals prepared to research it well, especially the apocalyptic scenes in the future, which still made many Gods feel chills and anxious.
People like Odin, Zeus... they saw their own falls in those apocalyptic future scene memories.
They couldn't help but feel nervous in their hearts.
Although they wanted to go directly to the Far Eastern Land and interrogate Emperor Shin about what actually happened, thinking of his resolute character in killing and his power, they couldn't help but retreat and decide to research it themselves first.
If it truly wasn't possible, it wasn't too late to seek Emperor Shin again for an explanation.
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Shiomiya Residence.
Hikaru, sitting on a stone bench in the bamboo pavilion, was researching the three World Foundation Stones in his hand.
Two of them were his ranking rewards, and the other was given to him by Koi, True Red Dragon God Emperor, who had just split the Dimensional Gap's barrier.
"Three World Foundation Stones, corresponding to past, present, and future. Koi's idea coincidentally aligns with mine."
Hikaru thought seriously.
"Previously, I wanted to use the two World Foundation Stones obtained from the Divine Artifact List to suppress the power of two eras: past and future. As for the present era's power, because it's close to my time point, I could risk suppressing it alone. Now, it seems this kind of risk is no longer necessary."
"With this, God Slaying Sword will also become a true The Other Side Divine Artifact."
"...It's just, what exactly are the memories projected from the Self at the top rank of the Divine Artifact List, which brings the future era's power?!!"
Regarding this, Hikaru was just as confused as the Gods.
Although he knew the origin of the top rank of the Divine Artifact List, when he traced through the projected memory content, he still had a half-understanding, just like the Gods.
"Right now, thinking about these things is useless. After gathering the Self scattered in time, and then using time to bear that Self, everything will be revealed."
Hikaru didn't intend to rack his brains to research this problem deeply. Just when he was preparing to return to his room and research the World Foundation Stones again. Suddenly...
"Shin, the holder of Sephiroth Graal you requested has been brought by me. Don't forget the request you owe me."
Kurumi's main form returned from the Vampire territory bringing Valerie. Meanwhile, Valerie stared at the unfamiliar surroundings around her with a fearful face. However, as a Dhampir at the lowest layer in the Vampire territory before, she still had the ability to detect situations. She clearly knew that the youth before her, not much different from herself, was the 'main culprit' who kidnapped her.
With a cautious expression, Valerie spoke.
"Master, I am Valerie Tepes, holder of Sephiroth Graal!"
She knew in her heart why someone would go to the Vampire territory to kidnap an unimportant Dhampir like her.
"Don't be nervous. Starting today, live here. I can guarantee your safety here." Hikaru said calmly.
As he said before, he himself didn't have much desire for Sephiroth Graal. Kidnapping her was purely because he didn't want the item to fall into others' hands, which could cause unnecessary problems.
"Yes, Master!"
Valerie nodded respectfully.
She didn't feel dissatisfied at all with the man before her who arbitrarily arranged her fate. She also didn't dare to be dissatisfied.
Valerie, who survived at the bottom layer of the Vampire territory, deeply understood one truth: the weak in this world would always be the party that was plundered and dominated. This was the truth.
Just like herself now and the Master before her.