I look at the familiar blue screen appearing in front of me once again. I smile and press the Y button, and an intense pain hits my brain. I can feel my soul change into something. I can feel something massive forge appear inside my soul. The fire is burning so intently that it can melt any metal and create any kind of weapon.
It can create swords, spears, axes, bows, arrows, and many more. It can be made as long as it is not a modern weapon or a divine weapon. At the moment, it only has a few weapons. It is the weapon I saw in my life.
What I get is Unlimited Blade Work, a Reality Marble. It is an anomaly power that only a select few can have. It is something that should not exist because it is a world that exists within a soul. At least, that is what it was in the Nasuverse. In here? Someone powerful can create that.
However, it is only a world inside a soul, whereas Reality Marble is something that always has an effect. Unlimited Blade Work is a forge and Armory. Lair of the Beast King is something that lets the user merge with the lives of other creatures and manipulate them in the form of chaos.
"This changes things. I wonder if Zelretch is willing to let me copy all the noble phantasms Shirou has."
"You called?"
"GAH!"
I scream and take out my sword in reflection when I hear a voice in my left ear. I release a sigh when I see Zelretch grinning appear in my room.
"What are you doing here? Are you done working with Great Red?"
"Nope. As long as Indra is not satisfied with his desire for war, he will not stop. That is what we need, after all. According to Great Red, he might be an asshole, but his power is undeniable. He is the key to preventing the invasion."
"A key?"
"Yes. I don't know the details because I don't have access to this world's record through my power, but he is someone who is important if the invasion is happening."
"Right. Right."
I release a sigh and say.
"Anyway, I want to ask you when you will take us to your world."
"Oh? Do you want to go there now? Why? Is there something that will change your mind?"
Instead of answering, I take a deep breath and say.
"I am the forge of the world."
"Dragon of Steel, Fire and Wind."
"The forge is ready to create millions of weapons."
I flash my reality marble and watch Zelretch look at me with even more interest.
"You are really one of a kind, Ryan. You have Shirou's Reality Marble, huh? Is that the reason you want to visit my world so soon?"
"Yes. I wonder if your Shirou is willing to let me copy all the weapons in his inventory."
"Oh, he is more than willing, but you need to face a greedy dragon, possessive witch, Knight King, and Old Loli to let him do that."
"Wait. The Shirou in your world is the one choosing the Harem Route?"
"Oh yeah. This one is the one who has a happy ending, thankfully."
"Right. That's a no, then."
"Well, I will not say it like that. Offer them compensation, and you might be able to copy one or two of his weapons."
I nod and say.
"When do you think we can go there?"
"I can take you there now if you want. The faster you heal the planet, the better."
"Can I bring Asia and Yasaka with me?"
"Of course! I am more than happy to show them around, and I am more than happy to see the faces of those old folks when they see a living Nine-Tailed Fox walking among them."
And there goes Zelretch. I shake my head and say.
"Let's do that tomorrow. I need to prepare for now."
"Great! I will have a talk with Great Red. See ya!"
With him leaving through the portal, I left my room to talk with Yasaka. I walk to her office and knock on the door.
"Come in."
When I open the door, I can see Yasaka with a bundle of paper in front of her.
"Are you busy?"
"Nothing out of the ordinary. What is it, dear?"
"I want to ask if you want to join me in visiting another world."
"Hmmm~ What kind of world is it?"
"It is the same world as us. The only difference is that this world does not have as much mana as this world. Not only that, the Age of Gods has long since passed."
"Then I will pass. I prefer the world of Skyrim you once visited."
"Oh well. I understand."
"How long will you be there?"
"Don't know. Depending on how long I can heal the planet, I guess. I come there to heal the planet."
Yasaka looks at me in surprise and says,
"What?"
"Huh? Did you forget that I am a Sage? It is my job to heal the planet, you know?"
"I thought you were joking."
"No. I am serious. Sage's job is to heal the planet and ensure the taint cannot destroy the planet."
"But it will require a lot of time, right? You are only one person."
"I know, but I don't need to heal the planet to its full health. Not only that, but it is also not a one-time job. I need to go there every now and then."
She nods her head and says.
"That is good. I don't think I like you going away for too long. We also need your help against the oncoming storm. With the underworld on high alert, our preparation for the assassination of Issei Hyoudou and the Khaos Brigade."
"Don't worry. I will make sure not to stay there too long."
After giving her a kiss, I leave her office to let her do her work while I prepare for my departure.
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|3rd POV|
"Wizard Marshall Zelretch, where have you been?"
A stern-looking woman looks at the vampire with an unamused expression. While the Clock Tower will not be affected if Zelretch is gone for a long time, the members of Clock Tower are worried. He is known for being a prankster, and his prank sometimes results in someone going insane or dying in an accident.
Because of this, the Director of the Clock Tower ordered Zelretch to always tell them if he wanted to travel for more than a certain amount of time.
"Not now, Lorelei."
Hearing the voice in Zelretch's voice, Lorelei's expression changed. As much as she hates vampires, she knows that Zelretch is someone who loves humanity, and when he has that serious expression, it can affect humanity as a whole.
"Listen carefully because this is a very important command for you. Tomorrow, a guest will arrive here along with me. I want you to make sure the other magus treat him with respect. He is someone very important that will help this world."
Seeing that Zelretch is serious, Lorelei slowly nods her head and says.
"What will he do that can save this world?"
"He is the one that can heal this planet."
Lorelei look at him in shock and says.
"What?"