*Kenichi's POV*
The moment I finished reading the system notification, my consciousness was suddenly transported to a completely dark space. It was similar to the one I was sent to when I touched Tessaiga for the first time.
Kenichi: "..."
From what I know about different anime, I guess this place is some kind of inner world or mental space, similar to the place where Ichigo was with Zangetsu or the place where Naruto was with the Kyubi.
Kenichi: (If I had to find a difference between their inner worlds and mine, it would be that mine is completely empty; perhaps because it has been a short time since I awakened my powers).
But even knowing that, I still had a question.
Kenichi: (Why am I here?)
The only thing that comes to mind are those two rewards I received from the system. Although calling them rewards is somewhat questionable, from what I've read, it would be more accurate to say that they are improvements to things I already have.
Kenichi: (From what my father's projection told me a few weeks ago and from the changes I myself have felt in my body, I was already aware that I had other special qualities besides my family lineage, but I never expected one of them to be a Sacred Gear. At this rate, it seems that I'm going to have all the powers and abilities from the different anime that are mixed together in this world).
That fact brought back the doubts I had in the past.
Kenichi: (No matter how you look at it, it's impossible that the plot change ticket has changed things to this extreme to benefit me).
You'd have to be really stupid or naive to think that something strange isn't going on here. Even if I have several ancestors with special bloodlines thanks to Yuujirou Hanma's high libido, there is no logical explanation for why I inherited the abilities and skills of all those bloodlines.
Inheriting abilities and bloodlines from parents or grandparents isn't that strange when it comes to manga and anime, but inheriting them from ancestors several generations back is as rare as possessing Haoshoku Haki in One Piece; in other words, the odds are 1 in 1 million. It's the kind of thing that only happens to the protagonists of shounen manga.
In the case of my Inu no Daiyoukai lineage, although this great atavism sounds like something quite convenient, at least there is a logical reason why it happened. But even so, all I did with the plot change ticket was to include Yuujirou Hanma in the history of this world as an ancestor of my mother's family; even if I changed some historical facts, they shouldn't have much influence on the history of my father's family.
After thinking about it for a while, I came up with two possible options:
1) In this alternate world, even before using the ticket, I was always a descendant of Touga and always had potential that exceeded that of normal humans.
2) Some higher being, like the one who granted me the Achievement System, is playing with the history of this world for fun.
These are the two options I can come up with based on the information I currently have, but there is also the possibility that both are correct.
I also can't forget the fact that I replaced Arima Teppei's existence as the protagonist of Princess Lover, but for now that's not such relevant information. The plot of Princess Lover is not that different from other slice-of-life anime, so I don't think it's very important to the will of the world.
Kenichi: (Thanks to the system notification, I got some new information, but it's still not enough to reach any conclusions).
My theory that some god or higher being is playing with the history of this world for entertainment is already partially confirmed thanks to the notification that said Oga was a possible vessel for the powers of an Outer God of Chaos. But even though it's quite useful information, I can't do anything with it at the moment; it just confirms that my life is still under someone else's control.
For now, my only relief is knowing that the will of the world is not an all-powerful concept or entity.
Since this is a world with different types of anime mixed together, even if I didn't exist, irregularities would still appear that would prevent the plots from following their natural course. That's why the will of the world prepared replacements or safeguards, such as Oga's family, to ensure that the plots resembled the originals as closely as possible.
Kenichi: (To begin with, I'm not even an indispensable character for the plot of To Love-Ru; my only role is to be Rito's best friend, so it should have been easy to replace me).
This is a clear indication that the will of the world cannot directly interfere with people's will and thoughts; at most, it should only be able to influence them to make a decision. Furthermore, it also does not have ultra-powerful beings such as the Counter Guardians or Type-Moon's Servants to do its dirty work.
But there are still several details that I am unaware of.
Kenichi: (A good example is my own situation... Unlike other people, I wasn't being influenced; I can say with complete certainty that my mind literally went blank after my parents' death. Could this have something to do with why my family lineage became special?)
In addition, there is still the question of who is interfering with the history of this world and what their purpose is.
Although it doesn't make much sense for me to think about all this at the moment, as long as I don't have more relevant information, I can only draw unfounded conclusions. My priorities right now are improving my synchronization with Jigoku no Gouka and the Sacred Gear I just awakened.
I already know how most of Jigoku no Gouka's abilities work, so I don't need to think too much about the improvement I just received. I'm more interested in knowing what kind of Sacred Gear awakened within me.
As I've mentioned in the past, Sacred Gear are supernatural artifacts that were created by the original God of Christianity. They have the ability to grant abilities to humans or hybrids of humans and other races. According to what is mentioned in the story, they were created primarily to balance the power between humans and other supernatural races.
Kenichi: (Although knowing the personalities of the gods of DxD, that was obviously not their true purpose; in the original story, everything indicated that this was just an excuse to hide the real purpose).
There are two types of Sacred Gear, which are:
1) Common: These are the most numerous and have useful abilities, but they are not powerful enough to alter the balance of the world. They can grant their users powers such as healing, increased physical and magical abilities, mind control, time manipulation, etc.
2) Longinus: These are the most powerful among the Sacred Gear. Currently, there are only 13, but in the future, another 5 will be discovered. They are characterized by their potential to kill gods or destroy the world. They are so powerful that they can change the balance of power in the world on their own.
These are the two types of Sacred Gear that appear in the story, although there are also some variants, such as artificial Sacred Gear.
Kenichi: (It may be true that common Sacred Gear are not as powerful as Longinus, but there are some that have interesting abilities, such as Kiba Yuuto's "Sword Birth," which has the ability to create any demonic sword that the user can think of, or Gasper Vladi's "Forbidden Balor View," which has the ability to momentarily stop time for anything within its line of sight).
Like those two, there are also several other common Sacred Gear with equally amazing abilities. But despite that, it is undeniable that the capabilities of the Longinus are far superior; not only do they have powerful abilities, but they also have the ability to evolve depending on the abilities of their user.
This ability to evolve is known as "Balance Breaker" or "Forbidden Move." Some common Sacred Gear can also access this state, but it is more commonly seen in the Longinus.
The Balance Breaker is an advanced and extremely powerful form that Sacred Gear can access. It generally occurs when the bearer of the Sacred Gear surpasses their own emotional, mental, or physical limits and unleashes the full hidden potential of the Sacred Gear. This evolution dramatically increases the user's power, causing them to acquire unique abilities that exceed the normal limits imposed on Sacred Gear.
Kenichi: (Obviously, I would like my Sacred Gear to be one of the Longinus, but realistically, the odds are pretty low).
Most of the Longinus in DxD belong to the protagonists or secondary characters who are highly relevant to the plot. So I don't think mine falls into that category.
Kenichi: "..."
I wanted to check which Sacred Gear had awakened within me, but it seems that in this inner world I don't have access to the system panel, nor have I received any information on how to use or activate it.
???: "Are you done rambling paranoidly?"
Kenichi: "Yes, I'm done."
???: "Haven't you been told in the past that you get too lost in your own thoughts? Because of you, my grand entrance was completely ruined!"
Kenichi: "I'm sorry about that, it's a bad habit I picked up recently. As for your ruined entrance, you have nothing to worry about; I was able to sense your overwhelming presence from the beginning, so it was bound to fail."
While I was immersed in my thoughts, a deep, gravelly voice suddenly began to echo throughout the inner world. I didn't know who was speaking to me, but I could clearly feel how their presence radiated respect and dominance.
Its presence was so powerful and overwhelming that I could feel it from the moment my consciousness was dragged to this place. I waited for a few minutes, but instead of saying anything, it just stood still, watching me from the darkness without revealing its appearance.
Since I didn't sense any hostility or murderous intent, I began to talk to myself casually, completely ignoring his presence.
???: "Hey! Why are you saying it like it's my fault, you little shit?! I didn't say anything because you stood there staring into space with a stupid look on your face!"
Kenichi: "I won't deny that I get lost in my own thoughts quite often... But in this situation, it was your fault."
???: "Are you looking for a fight, brat!"
Kenichi: "Same here! Ever since I got here, all you've done is stand there in the dark watching me like some kind of sexual deviant!"
???: "Who are you calling a sexual deviant, you little shit?! Do you want me to turn you to ashes with my hellfire?!"
Kenichi: "I dare you to try, you fucking bird!"
Yes...
The one who came out of the darkness shouting angrily was, literally, a huge bird about 5 meters tall. For a moment, I couldn't help but marvel at its appearance, which seemed to be taken from a fairy tale or myths and legends. Overall, its appearance was as imposing and majestic as that of a phoenix, and it didn't seem to have a physical body; it was more as if its body was made entirely of fire.
Its eyes had a serious and intimidating shape that made it look like a demon or some kind of monster, and in the beak area it had a large number of fangs that looked incredibly sharp.
???: "Hmph... Cocky brat, I guess I don't need to make a dramatic entrance; you must already know who I am and why I'm talking to you right now."
Kenichi: "Yes... From your reaction, I assume you are also aware of who I am."
???: "Of course, ever since the gate to hell was absorbed by Tessaiga, we became part of its power. That is why we are also linked to the souls of the bearers and see much of what they see."
Kenichi: (Hmm, I guess that makes sense; it's similar to when I used my connection with Tessaiga to track Touga's memories.)
???: "Even though you already know who I am, I'm going to introduce myself anyway."
???: "My name is Hino-Kagutsuchi! I'm the Demon King of the first flame of Hell!!!"
The moment he said that, he spread both wings dramatically and majestically, causing the fire on his body to begin to grow violently. In a matter of seconds, the temperature of the entire inner world rose to the point that even I, who possess high fire resistance, was unable to withstand it.
Kenichi: (Damn! I knew that Jigoku no Gouka's fire was extremely hot, but even with my constitution as a Fire Devil Slayer, I am unable to completely withstand it.)
Fire Devil Slayer Magic is a magic that allows me to turn different parts of my body into those of a fire demon. I can touch, produce, and even eat any type of fire that does not possess the magical properties of dragons and gods. That is why, in theory, although I am not completely invulnerable to fire, I should have great resistance to it.
Kenichi: (I suppose I have to take into account that it's only been a few days since I received that magic; as my mana increases, my resistance to fire should also increase, and even more so when I reach the state of Demonization.)
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "You shouldn't feel frustrated; although this is not the full power of my flames, it is undeniable that they are capable of burning even the souls of gods. But even though you are in your human form, you are able to resist it. I have to admit that Fire Devil Slayer Magic is quite interesting, and I understand that this is not its full power."
Although this bird named Hino-Kagutsuchi spoke mockingly and contemptuously, I could sense some respect in his tone of voice; I suppose this was his way of showing respect to the strong. In my current state as a human, I am no match for him, but I can feel that in my full Inu no Daiyoukai form, we would have a fairly even fight.
Kenichi: (In terms of brute strength, I am definitely superior, but those flames make him a really tricky opponent).
Kenichi: "Yes, it has only been a short time since I awakened the ability to use mana. That is why at this moment I cannot use that magic to its full potential, plus he has a higher state called Demonization that I am not yet capable of reaching."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Hahaha~ I see, although it's an interesting flame, right now it's just a small spark next to my powerful flames."
From the way he talks, I guess he must be really proud of the destructive power of his flames.
Kenichi: "If you're done bragging, I'd like to ask you something, Kagu-ojiichan~."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "!"
The moment he heard my words, Hino-Kagutsuchi visibly shuddered, and his eyes, which had previously looked intimidating, widened comically.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU CALLING KAGU-OJIICHAN, BRAT!?"
Faced with his outburst of anger, I could only watch him with a mocking smile.
Kenichi: "You can't blame me~ You're talking and acting like an old man; besides, your name is too long to repeat all the time~."
Seeing Hino-Kagutsuchi's behavior, I could tell that despite his intimidating appearance, he wasn't a bad guy. You could say he has a personality quite similar to that of Kyubi after he decided to join forces with Naruto.
Kenichi: (In short, he's just a tsundere old man who hides his concern by saying insults and hurtful things to act tough).
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Tch, that's why I dislike brats... I have a feeling it's going to be a headache to argue with you, so call me whatever you want... The mere idea of interacting with a brat like you disgusts me, but I can't pass up this opportunity; it's the first time I've been able to talk to one of the bearers of Tessaiga."
That's true...
Since Tessaiga absorbed the gate to hell, no bearer has been able to talk to the entities that reside within it. That's why, until now, no one has been aware that the flames had several other uses besides their offensive capabilities.
Kenichi: "Since we're both connected through Tessaiga, I guess you've seen most of the things that have happened outside since I became its bearer, but how much do you really know?"
Hino-Kagutsuchi already confirmed to me that she knew of my existence thanks to the connection we share with Tessaiga, but I wonder if she also knows about the achievement system and my ability to see alternate realities.
Kenichi: (Even though we're connected and I don't feel any hostility or ill will from her, personally, I'd rather not have too many people know about those two abilities).
As if understanding the reason I asked him that, Hino-Kagutsuchi smiled mockingly and began to speak casually.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Ah~ You're wondering if I'm aware that this world and all the beings that inhabit it are actually fictions created by some perverted brats."
Kenichi: "..."
Kenichi: (Well, that was a pretty subtle way to confirm my suspicions).
Kenichi: "So you were able to see that too... You don't seem all that surprised to learn that the reality we live in may have been based on fiction created by some ordinary human."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Don't underestimate me, brat; unlike humans, I am a being who has lived for thousands of years. At this point in my life, I'm not going to be surprised by this kind of thing. Besides, you have nothing to worry about; I don't have access to that ability of yours that allows you to see other worlds. It would be more accurate to say that I can see your memories; that's why I'm now also aware of the peculiarity of this world."
Hino-Kagutsuchi said all those things with an expressionless, indifferent look, but I could sense some anger in his tone of voice.
Kenichi: (I can't blame him for being angry; he must have had several important moments in his life that defined him as a person, only to find out that it was just a story written by some random guy).
I remember there was an anime called "Re:Creators" where the main characters from different anime came out of their stories and entered the real world. When they found out that the reason their worlds were so chaotic was because of the creators of their stories, several of them wanted to kill them.
Kenichi: (Although their situation was completely different from mine... I can't blame them; if I had Hasemi Saki and Yabuki Kentaro in front of me, I would definitely beat the crap out of them for the way they treated me in To Love-Ru).
At least if they had treated me like Shuu, I wouldn't have a problem. He had a sad moment when he was rejected by Kyoko-sensei, but at the end of the Nisekoi story, he married Miyamoto and even had a child with her. On the other hand, I'm just Rito's perverted friend who looks like a monkey and fell in love with his female version.
The difference in the treatment of the characters is enormous. Furthermore, although it took several years, at least the creator of Nisekoi gave most of the main characters in his story a happy ending, showing that he cared about them. But, on the other hand, the creators of To Love-Ru were just perverts who wanted to draw ecchi scenes.
Putting aside my nonsensical thoughts, I resumed my conversation with Hino-Kagutsuchi.
Kenichi: "So you know that you are a fictional character who did not originally belong to this world, right?"
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Yes."
That's right...
Just as I mentioned when I used Jigoku no Gouka for the first time. This is a fire that originally belonged to the manga and light novels of "The Boy Who Had Been Continuously Burned by the Fires of Hell. Revived, He Becomes the Strongest Flame User."
The fact that Hino-Kagutsuchi is in this place is the greatest proof. In that story, it was shown that within the gate of hell resided eight beings who controlled different types of flames with special abilities. Hino-Kagutsuchi was the first of them to appear, and he had exactly the same appearance as the firebird standing before me right now.
As I explained in the past, the story of that light novel revolved around the adventures of the protagonist, Valkaen, and his friends as they faced the angels. But the story had a slightly more complicated background.
Kenichi: (To summarize it more deeply, you could say that the story revolved around the conflict between the beings that inhabited the gate of hell and the angels).
In that world, all the different types of beings were created by the "Flames of Creation." Among their creations were also the gods, who were known as the Angel Gods and the Flame Gods.
The Angel Gods were arrogant and ruthless beings who had the ideology of controlling and ruling over all living beings. In contrast, the Flame Gods had the ideology of giving freedom to all living beings and letting them rule themselves without the gods interfering in their lives.
Both sides had completely opposite ideologies, which led them to wage a war that lasted several centuries. At the end of the war, the Gods of Flame emerged victorious. The defeated Angel Gods were imprisoned in a pocket dimension, and the victorious Gods of Flame retreated to the world inside the gate of hell, with the intention of never again involving themselves with humans.
After the war ended, the imprisoned Angel Gods continued to exert their influence on the world by creating beings known as angels, who carried on their predecessors' desire for domination. Upon learning of this, the Gods of Flame, who could no longer fight directly, counterattacked by creating a tribe of humans who were able to use sorcery that allowed them to manipulate the Jigoku no Gouka to protect the human world from the angels.
Over the centuries, the inhabitants of this tribe of humans, known as shamans, forgot the main reason their tribe was created. They began to think that their true duty was to protect the human world from the flames inside the gate of hell, and even went so far as to perform barbaric acts such as human sacrifice.
Kenichi: "That's basically the background story of that world. Is it a little similar to this world?"
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "It's quite similar. If I had to name one significant difference, it would be that our ancient enemies in this world are not angels."
Kenichi: "Well, that's something I expected. The only thing the angels in that story have in common with those in this world are their names."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Yes... The angels in that story were definitely scum. I'm sure those in this world would never start a war of their own accord. As far as I remember, they were just a bunch of shitty brats who blindly followed whatever orders the biblical God gave them."
Kenichi: "The way you say it, it sounds like you don't like them very much."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "It's not that I dislike them... It would be more accurate to say that it's the gods I dislike. That's why all of us abandoned our titles as gods and began calling ourselves The Eight Demon Kings of Hell's Flames, in honor of each of the eight layers of Jigoku."
Hino-Kagutsuchi's eyes and voice turned really cold the moment he spoke of the gods, emphasizing the great resentment he felt towards them.
Kenichi: "Why do you dislike the gods? Aren't you supposed to be one yourself?"
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "That's a pretty stupid question, brat. You're someone who witnessed how this world works from a much broader perspective than other people. You should be more aware than anyone else of what the personalities of most of those sons of bitches are like."
If you put it that way, then I admit it was a pretty stupid question.
Most of the gods in this world take advantage of the faith they get from humans to maintain their pantheons and grow stronger, but when humans are in danger, they are totally indifferent to their suffering. Although no one expects them to use their divinity to save them from natural disasters, accidents, or diseases, they should at least make a minimal effort to protect them from other supernatural beings in return.
A good example of this is the Shinto gods. Although they are better than most gods of other religions, most of the conflicts that occur in the history of DxD take place in Japan, but despite knowing this, the Shinto gods remained completely indifferent throughout history. They didn't care at all about the countless innocent lives that were lost outside the context of the story.
Kenichi: (I remember the Hindu god Indra saying this at some point in the DxD story...)
"Saying nice ideals while planning who knows what in the shadows, that's what it means to be a god."
Seeing how gods behave in most stories, I guess that statement is quite accurate. In the future, I'm going to have to be cautious when interacting with them.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "My origin story is also different... If you're Japanese, you must be familiar with the mythology that tells my story, right?"
Hearing Hino-Kagutsuchi's words, I immediately began to recount the general knowledge I had about his story.
Kenichi: "In Japanese mythology, Hino-Kagutsuchi is a Shinto god of fire, born of Izanagi and Izanami during the creation of the gods. His birth could be described as tragic, as his mother Izanami died from burns caused by the fire produced by his body at the moment of his birth. In his fury, Izanagi decapitated him with the sword Ame-no-Ohabari, and from his body and blood several other deities emerged."
I could see that Hino-Kagutsuchi's expression became slightly sad for a moment.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "That's right... Just like in that story, I died at the hands of Izanagi after my birth... But what isn't mentioned is that, after my body was torn apart to give birth to other gods, I was able to revive after several years thanks to the worship and faith of humans."
I suppose that makes sense; even today, Hino-Kagutsuchi is still worshipped as the god of fire and blacksmiths in some regions and shrines, such as Akiba, Atago, and Odaki. Furthermore, for gods, death has a different meaning than it does for humans. Unless artifacts such as Longinus are used to kill them, for most of them, death is only a temporary state.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Well, let's put that whole issue aside for now... The important thing right now is that we were able to communicate thanks to the help of that ability called the system. This is an opportunity we cannot pass up."
*Fwooshf*
When Hino-Kagutsuchi finished speaking, he spread his wings, and suddenly, the intense, suffocating heat emanating from his body began to concentrate in a single point, slowly forming the appearance of a miniature sun.
Kenichi: "That's..."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Yes, it's exactly what you're thinking... Until now, you've been able to use the flames that seep through the gate of hell with Tessaiga, but as you already know, those flames are far from being as powerful as the flames we Eight Demon Kings of Hell's Flames use."
As Hino-Kagutsuchi spoke, the miniature sun began to shine so brightly that it lit up the entire interior, which had previously been completely dark, with a crimson glow.
Kenichi: "..."
Faced with such intense heat and blinding brightness, I was forced to close my eyes for a moment, but when I opened them again, the miniature sun had been replaced by a beautiful red gem.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Once you absorb this, you will have complete access to the first flame of Hell. Furthermore, since Tessaiga is connected to your soul, you will be able to channel the fire through your body naturally, just like that brat named Valkaen did."
Kenichi: "..."
I couldn't help but be surprised by what I was hearing.
According to Hino-Kagutsuchi's words, if I absorbed that gem, I would be able to voluntarily open the gate to Hell inside Tessaiga and also be able to channel the Jigoku no Gouka through my body, just like Valkaen did.
Furthermore, Hino-Kagutsuchi's flames are hundreds of times more powerful than the flames I have used so far with Tessaiga.
Kenichi: "For what purpose are you offering me this?"
Although I was happy to know that my combat abilities were going to increase again, I couldn't help but ask this question with some doubt.
Thanks to Danger Sense, I am aware that Hino-Kagutsuchi does not feel hostility or ill will towards me. Furthermore, thanks to my knowledge of the manga and light novel, I know that he is not an evil person. But even knowing that, I still need to be sure of his intentions.
From what he has told me so far, even without delving into his memories, I already have a rough idea of how many difficulties he must have gone through in his life.
But even so...
Kenichi: "I'm sorry to tell you this... But I'm not some kind of vigilante hero, and I'm not like those protagonists who are obsessed with getting involved in other people's problems. So, even if you give me that gem to increase the power of Jigoku no Gouka, I can't guarantee that I'll use it to fight the enemies you have in this world."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "..."
Although I sympathize with his story and can say that, unlike other gods, he genuinely cares about humans, that's not reason enough for me to get involved in the conflict between the Eight Demon Kings of Hell's Flames and the gods of this world.
Kenichi: (In that sense, my thoughts are no different from Valkaen's).
Even though Valkaen knew that most angels were evil beings, he never openly declared himself their enemy; he only confronted them when they attacked him directly or when they attacked one of his friends.
After hearing my words, Hino-Kagutsuchi remained silent for a few seconds, looking at me seriously.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "I won't deny it, it's obvious that in that story my purpose in giving my flames to that brat Valkaen was to strengthen him so that he could eventually face the Angel Gods, so it's understandable that you distrust my intentions... But things are completely different in this world."
Kenichi: "Hmm... What do you mean?"
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "After seeing your memories and becoming aware of the truth of this world, all of us Eight Demon Kings of Hell's Flames have come to the conclusion that our old enemies are irrelevant compared to the future threats that will invade this world. That's why I'm not going to ask you to do anything; you are completely free to use my power as you see fit."
Kenichi: "..."
Even with my abilities to perceive emotions, I couldn't sense any trace of lies or malicious intentions in his words.
Besides, what he was saying wasn't wrong; compared to some psychopathic gods who want to rule the world, it's obvious that beings like Lala's father or the ExE Gods are thousands of times more dangerous. We're talking about beings who have the power or abilities to destroy planets and dimensions with ease.
On one hand, there's Gid Lucione Deviluke, also known as the Emperor of the Galaxy. Although the limit of his strength is unknown, in the story of To Love-Ru it was mentioned that he is a being capable of easily destroying planets, even in his weakened state. So it's easy to assume that he must be at the top of this world's power scale.
On the other hand, we have the ExE Gods; these are the main antagonists of the last arc of the Shin High School DxD light novels. They come from a world called Evie Etoulde, which is located in another universe. As the light novel is on hiatus, it is unknown how powerful they all are in general, but one of the strongest evil gods in that world, named Regalzeva, invaded the world of DxD and had a fight against Great Red, in which he ended up killing him with relative ease.
That fact alone makes it clear that they are extremely powerful beings. Great Red is the most powerful character in the history of DxD; he can manipulate dimensions and destroy them, his mere presence is capable of distorting reality, he can survive in the Dimensional Gap (a place where the laws of physics do not apply), he can appear in any dimension or existential plane if he wishes, and he can also manipulate the concept of sleep.
He is so powerful that I am sure even powerful characters from other anime, such as Goku, would have a hard time defeating him.
[Author's Words]
[Since the stories of Dragon Ball and DxD operate on completely different scales of power and narrative, it is difficult to create an accurate estimate. The only things I can say with certainty are that, in terms of raw power, Goku is much more powerful. It must be taken into account that, at the time Goku and Vegeta first fought on Earth, they already had enough power to destroy planets. However, when we talk in terms of existential power and conceptual power, Great Red is an opponent who would be difficult to defeat with brute force alone.
The problem lies mainly in the fact that the characters in Dragon Ball are pure raw power; they lack conceptual powers or abilities. But their raw power, in itself, is on a completely different scale than that of most other anime. When Goku fought Bills as a Super Saiyan God (SSG), it was said that the clash of their fists was powerful enough to shake the entire universe and even destroy it if they continued. However, that only happened because of the collision of both of their Divine Ki]
Kenichi: (Well... Although I have to admit that it's somewhat worrying that the invading god Regalzeva is capable of defeating Great Red, it's not such an impressive feat. Throughout the world of fiction, there are countless beings who could defeat Great Red with a single finger or a simple thought, so for now, there's no point in thinking too much about it).
Besides, if the story of DxD follows the plan of the gods who control destiny, eventually Hyodou Issei should become strong enough to defeat beings like Regalzeva. At the end of the story, he had both the power of Ophis and Great Red, and when he piloted his familiar Ryuuteimaru, he could enter the third form of his Scale Mail called "Apocalypse AnswerArms (AxA)". In that state, he had enough power to easily destroy an entire planet.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Now you understand... We are confident enough to say that our flames can hurt or even kill any god in this world... But against beings like Ophis, Trihexa 666, or Great Red, they are completely useless, and from what we saw in your memories, there are other worlds with beings much more powerful than them."
Well, no one can deny that...
Those three are so powerful that even the Longinus, who specialize in killing gods, are ineffective against them. So it stands to reason that the Jigoku no Gouka couldn't hurt them either.
Kenichi: "I understand that... What I don't understand is, why do they trust me so much that they would give me their powers? My very existence is disrupting all the plans that the will of the world has to ensure its survival... There's even the possibility that our enmity could cause this world to be destroyed."
After hearing my words, Hino-Kagutsuchi put on an angry expression and began to shout, causing his body to expel overwhelming heat.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Don't underestimate us, brat! We're not like those pathetic gods or that stupid thing called the will of the world! They just like to play games and use people as tools! If our fate is to be manipulated forever by those pathetic beings who live constantly planning hidden in the shadows like cowards, then I would much rather this world be destroyed!"
Kenichi: "..."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Besides, from what we've seen through your memories, we're completely sure that you're not going to just sit there, trembling like a coward, waiting for some stupid alien or foreign god to destroy this world."
I couldn't deny that. Although I don't plan to get directly involved in any conflicts that may arise in the future, I also don't intend to sit on the sidelines and do nothing. In anime, light novels, and manga, things turned out well in the end for the protagonists because the stories were set up by the creators to end that way, but even with the help of the world's will, there is no guarantee that things will turn out the same way in this world.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "That's why we're betting on you, brat... Unlike us, you have great potential that is still far from reaching its limit. You also have the help of the system that rewards you with abilities and the ability to travel to other worlds. With your great potential for growth, it's easy to assume that in the future you will surpass our power. That's why this is the best option we have to make our power useful for the future of the world."
Kenichi: "So that's why you're granting me your flames."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "That's right... But I recommend that you think carefully before absorbing this gem. Remember that you are not like that brat Valkaen. So, although the chances are slim, there is a risk that this will not work and you will end up hurting your soul or, in the worst case, dying."
Kenichi: "..."
That's true...
The manga didn't explain many details about Valkaen's origins; it only mentioned that he was an orphan who was taken in by the village of Shamans and, because of that, was despised by all the natives. But in the light novel, it was clarified that Valkaen never had parents; he was born from a spark of the flame of creation that seeped through the gate of hell.
That is why it could be said that Valkaen was similar to the first humans who were created directly by the flame of creation. That is the reason why his soul was not incinerated after spending 1,000 years inside the gate of hell, and it is also the reason why he was able to absorb the gems of the Eight Demon Kings of Hell's Flames without any problems.
Kenichi: "I understand what you mean... Valkaen succeeded because he was a special case, plus this world operates on a different logic than that story."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "You're right, in this world there is no flame of creation... That's why even I'm not sure if this is really going to work... We can only bet on your high physical abilities, the large amount of Youki you possess, your compatibility with the fire element, the Fire Devil Slayer Magic, and the increase in our connection thanks to the system's reward."
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "All those qualities together should make the chances of this working much higher... But even if it does work, I can assure you that it will be a long and very painful process. Furthermore, the only way for you to receive the gems of the other Demon Kings of Hell's Flames is through the system's rewards, so for the time being, you will only be able to go through this process with my gem."
There was no way to refute those words; even Valkaen, who should have had compatibility several times greater than mine, had to endure the immense pain of his soul burning for 1,000 years.
Kenichi: "..."
After thinking about it for a few minutes, I floated over to the gem and reached out my arm with the intention of touching it.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Are you sure about this? It's true that I told you that the battle we have against our ancient enemies was irrelevant... But I know them quite well, and I am completely sure that when they find out that the flame you use is not that of Jigoku, but ours, they will immediately start attacking you regardless of your intentions or motives."
Hearing Hino-Kagutsuchi's words, I couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Kenichi: "Heh~ What's wrong, Kagu-ojiichan~? Are you worried about me~?"
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "⊙_⊙"
Hino-Kagutsuchi stood completely still, staring at me with a rather funny expression for several seconds, unable to process the meaning of my words. When he finally came to his senses, he immediately started yelling angrily.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Who's worried about a damn brat like you!? Because of that shitty system, our souls are now linked! That means if you die, I die too, you idiot."
Kenichi: "How sweet~ You're saying you'll accompany me even to death~"
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Son of a bitch!!!"
Kenichi: "Hahaha~ Don't get so angry, it was just a joke~"
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "Hmph, I knew it, you idiot."
Thanks to my ability to sense emotions, I could tell that his concern when he warned me was genuine.
Kenichi: "I appreciate the warning... Although I don't like the idea of meddling in other people's battles, from the moment I took Tessaiga, I was prepared to fight any opponent... I'm still not sure what I'm going to do in the future... But what I do know is that the only way to obtain true freedom is by becoming stronger."
I am no longer under the influence of the world's will, but there is still someone hiding in the shadows. I don't know what their purpose is, but it's obvious that they are trying to manipulate my life in some way.
Hino-Kagutsuchi: "I see... This is your determination, then go ahead. I have nothing more to say to you. This is the path you have chosen in search of power to oppose those who try to manipulate your life from the shadows. From this moment on, you have all the power of Hino-Kagutsuchi, the Demon King of the first flame of hell."
Kenichi: "Thank you."
With those last words, I took the crimson gem in my hands, and it slowly began to sink deep into my soul.
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At first nothing happened, but as the seconds passed, I could feel the inside of my soul begin to burn slowly and steadily.
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After a minute had passed, the fire began to spread throughout my body.
Kenichi: "GHU!!! ARGGGGGGGHH!!!"
I tried my hardest to contain the pain...
But it was useless...
Kenichi: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!"
The burning pain was unbearable...
Kenichi: "IT BURNS! IT BURNS! IT BURNS!"
Kenichi: (I-It burns much more than I thought it would)
The pain was hundreds, even thousands of times more intense than when I received the Hanma bloodline or the first time I transformed into my hybrid Inu no Daiyoukai form.
The fire spread violently; it was almost as if it had a life of its own and was trying to incinerate my life for the sole purpose of strengthening itself.
Kenichi: "UGH!!!"
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I didn't know how much time had passed; at this point, the only thing keeping me conscious were my own moans of pain.
The pain continued unabated...
I wonder if this is how people who were burned alive in the past felt.
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After what seemed like eternal torture, I could feel myself slowly beginning to get used to the pain.
I could even feel my soul growing stronger with each passing minute.
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Kenichi: (I don't feel anything anymore.)
I think I had been burning for too long; now the flames of Jigoku no Gouka felt as hot as a match flame, no longer causing me any pain.
Kenichi: (I think I'm ready)
The moment I thought that, I could feel my consciousness being pulled back to reality.
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Kenichi: "!"
When I opened my eyes, I was in the same hospital room I was in when I killed Oga.
Kenichi: "Zenki... How long was I gone?"
Zenki and Gouki were linked to my soul, just like Kirara; that's why they were aware of everything that happened in the inner world.
Zenki: "Only a minute has passed, Saruyama-sama."
Kenichi: "I see... So time passes differently in that place."
I was so immersed in pain that I couldn't tell how long I was in that place, but I'm completely sure it must have been several weeks or maybe even months.
Kenichi: "Zenki, Gouki, Kirara, step back a little, I'm going to try out the new abilities I just received."
Zenki: "Okay."
Gouki: "Got it."
Kirara: "GRRRRRRRR."
When everyone was far enough away to not be affected, I activated the first flame of hell.
Kenichi: "First Flame of Hell: Hino-Kagutsuchi!"
*BOOM!!!*
The moment I said the name of the first flame of hell, a huge amount of fire exploded from my body. At first, the fire just manifested uncontrollably, burning everything around me, but as the seconds passed, the fire began to compress and take shape.
In a matter of seconds, the fire surrounded my entire body and took on a shape similar to the plumage of a fire phoenix. But what caught my attention the most was that the fire accumulated unnaturally on my arms and took on a shape similar to metal gauntlets made of fire with claws.
They looked so incredible; moreover, I could also feel all my physical abilities increasing. It was a pretty incredible increase in power.
I wanted to experiment a little more, but after a few seconds I realized that everything around me was starting to melt; even the floor began to melt like hot chocolate.
From how quickly it happened, I would say the heat was over 4000°C and increasing with every passing minute.
Kenichi: (Unless I learn to control it, this could be very dangerous.)
After thinking that, I deactivated the first hellfire and used the "perfect crime" skill to erase any trace of my presence in the hospital.
Kenichi: "Well... I have nothing left to do here."
With those last words, I made Zenki and Gouki re-enter Tessaiga and flew away while riding Kirara.
It had been too eventful a day, and I also wanted to get the horrible experience of being burned alive out of my head, so I planned to spend quite a few hours practicing with the first flame of hell.
*The next day*
Kenichi: "Haa..."
I couldn't help but sigh in exasperation as I sat in my seat.
Several hours had passed since I finished talking to Hino-Kagutsuchi, and now I was at school. Since it was already too late and there were only a few hours left before classes started, I decided to spend the rest of the time training with the first flame of hell.
While it's true that the first flame of hell is quite powerful, its immense destructive power makes it impractical to use in combat without careful and precise control. It should be noted that it is like an upgraded version of Uchiha Itachi's Amaterasu.
After that, it was just a normal morning like any other.
If I had to mention anything unusual, it would be that while I was having breakfast with Kirara, I saw on the morning news how they were reporting on the sudden death of Councilman Gonta and his son Oga. Apparently, they both died in an unfortunate traffic accident that occurred in the early hours of the morning. The doctors did their best, but they were still unable to save their lives.
This was the excuse the police gave to the media.
But that didn't matter much to me; what really caught my attention was the news about multiple buildings that suddenly exploded due to a gas leak.
If I hadn't known that the Shuuei Clan had made a mess during their hunt for criminals, I would have thought that some lunatic sorcerer from Type-Moon was trying to cover up an incident related to sorcery.
The police did a perfect job of covering up the mess left behind by the Shuuei Clan while they tracked down the councilman's associates. They made sure to hide the information and personal details of all the victims related to the incident and, taking advantage of the opportunity, exposed some of the crimes committed by the councilman.
I have to admit that having the two most important organizations in the city as allies is quite convenient. They save me the trouble of having to learn hypnotic skills or magic to alter people's memories.
And so, after a rather eventful night, I returned to school as normal.
Kobayakawa: "Hey, guys! Do you remember the elementary school across from the park? While I was walking, I could see the girls in gym class! It was beautiful to see them sweating in their gym clothes! That was definitely paradise!"
Jun'ichi: "..."
Ishida: "..."
Sakamoto: "We have very little screen time, do you really want those to be your only lines!?"
Ishida: "That's right! If you're going to talk about women, you could at least talk about a mature, sexy woman like Aya-sensei or a gal with a damn erotic body like Yame-san!"
Jun'ichi: "Ugh!!! Please... Don't mention Yame-san, every time I remember her my crotch starts to hurt."
Kobayakawa: "As long as she's not a girl under 10, I'm not interested! For me, any woman over that age is just a decrepit old woman!"
Inexplicably, I felt normal...
To the point that it was somewhat disturbing...
Literally, just a few hours ago, I took the life of another human being, and here I am attending classes as if nothing had happened. Although technically it was the vengeful spirits who held a grudge against him who took his life, that doesn't change the fact that I was the one who summoned them.
Don't get me wrong, I don't regret killing Oga one bit; he was a real piece of shit who didn't deserve any pity. Besides, as a potential vessel for an outside God of Chaos, he was definitely an individual who would bring misfortune to the world. That's why, from another point of view, what I did can be considered an act of justice that prevented future deaths.
But even knowing all that, part of me couldn't get the fact that I was acting quite indifferently out of my head.
Kenichi: (Have I always cared so little about other people's lives, or is it because Oga was a piece of shit beyond redemption? It's also possible that it's due to the Hanma bloodline or my Inu no Daiyoukai bloodline).
It's no secret that both are quite inhuman bloodlines, so it wouldn't be strange if the reason I'm acting so indifferently is because of that.
On top of that, there was also the matter of the Sacred Gear that awakened within me thanks to the system's help.
I really had a lot on my mind...
Kato: "Are you worried about something?"
It was Kato who pulled me out of my complex thoughts. From her expression, I could tell she was a little worried to see me so deep in thought.
Kenichi: "It's nothing... I was just thinking about something. Thanks for asking, Kato."
Kato: "Are you sure? If something is bothering you, I'm happy to listen."
As expected of a main heroine, it seems she could tell without any effort that I was worried about something.
Kenichi: "Thanks, Kato. If I ever have a problem, I promise I'll talk to you about it."
Kato: "It's okay... Remember, we're friends."
Kenichi: (Although I appreciate the sentiment, I can't just tell her that I'm worried because I killed someone just a few hours ago and now I also have to deal with a powerful artifact that awakened inside me).
As I thought that, I couldn't help but shift my gaze slightly to the small system panel floating in front of my face.
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Name: Innovate Clear
Type: Longinus
Description: It is one of the 13 original Longinus. It has the ability to create an ideal world in a dimension separate from reality and can also create near-perfect imitations of different types of living beings from the user's imagination. It is because of these characteristics that it is known as the Sacred Gear that allows one to personify God.
Abilities: Spatial Control - Concept of Creation.
Important: Anything created within the world of Innovate Clear can only exist within that world.
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That's right...
To my surprise, the Sacred Gear that was sleeping inside me is one of the original 13 Longinus. It's not that the possibility of me having one was zero, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it's surprising.
It's true that in the past I said that all Longinus-type Sacred Gears belonged to the main characters in the DxD storyline, but the reality is that there are three exceptions, which are: Regulus Nemea, Innovate Clear, and Telos Karma.
On one hand, there is Regulus Nemea. At some point in the DxD story, the original host of that Sacred Gear was killed; this caused the Lion of Nemea, which was sealed inside, to become angry and take physical form without the need for a host. After that, it met Sairaorg Bael by chance and, thanks to their great affinity, was able to become his new host despite being a pure-blooded Devil.
On the other hand, we have Innovate Clear and Telos Karma. These are the two most enigmatic Longinus in the history of DxD; both belonged to a secondary character named Mitsuya Kanzaki. Although it is not accurate to say that they belonged to him, because he was not the original host of either of them. Apparently, their true hosts were killed, and he simply stole them.
Telos Karma originally belonged to a girl named Nakiri Momiji; she was a member of the Nakiri Clan who disappeared one day inexplicably. As for Innovate Clear, no information about its original host is known; it is a complete enigma for which the creator of DxD has given no explanation.
The only thing that is known for sure is that Mitsuya Kanzaki was the main character of "DENPACHI," the debut novel of the creator of DxD. Furthermore, the initial concept of Innovate Clear was introduced in that same novel. But the creator confirmed that, although the name and the Longinus were similar, the characters in both novels are different entities.
Among the 13 original Longinus, Innovate Clear is the most complex and secretive; it can only create an ideal world in which any type of creature or living being can be created. In other words, it could be said that it is a combination of the main abilities of Dimension Lost and Annihilation Maker, two extremely dangerous Longinus that have the ability to destroy the world.
Like those two Longinus, it also does not have a standard physical form. Its main manifestation is to create an ideal world within a dimension separate from reality; that is why the ideal world created by the user is considered its true form. This is the main reason why it is known as: "Miniature Garden of Blue Innovation."
In other words, it could be said that Innovate Clear is, in a way, similar to the "Reality Marble" used by several of Type-Moon's Servants or the "Domain Expansion" used by the most powerful sorcerers in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Kenichi: (Thanks to the help of the system, I didn't have to waste time like the other Sacred Gear users who had to fight, train, or go through near-death experiences to discover the capabilities of their Sacred Gears).
The moment Innovate Clear awakened, I knew exactly all the different types of abilities, applications, and uses it had.
While it is true that its main capabilities are the creation of a separate dimension from reality and the creation of different life forms, these are only its basic applications; the true capabilities of Innovate Clear lie in its spatial control and its manipulation of the concept of creation.
Spatial manipulation is the ability to deform, bend, flip, crush, and control physical aspects of space. In this regard, Innovate Clear is not as powerful as Dimension Lost, but by having the ability to create separate dimensions of reality, it demonstrates a high level of spatial manipulation. That is why there are several other applications of this ability that can be used.
On the other hand, manipulation of the concept of creation is the ability to alter, create, or destroy abstract concepts, such as ideas, archetypes, or fundamental principles, to modify reality. It is thanks to this ability that Innovate Clear can create different types of living beings within the ideal world, but the true use of this ability is much more complex and extensive.
Thanks to this concept, the user can literally become a true god while inside the ideal world or dimension separate from reality. They can modify the environment at will, including controlling the weather. They can alter the laws of physics, including modifying gravity, and although they cannot completely control the flow of time, it is possible to make time pass differently compared to the outside world.
Kenichi: (I have to admit that although Dimension Lost and Annihilation Maker are more powerful in terms of offensive power, Innovate Clear is many times more versatile).
After analyzing it for a while, I made a short list of the different abilities and applications that can be used with Innovate Clear, which are:
1) It can create a separate dimension of reality like Dimension Lost.
2) It can create living beings like Annihilation Maker.
3) It can take over other barrier spaces like Dimension Lost.
4) It can generate delimited fields with different types of effects in the outside world.
5) Within the ideal world, the user can generate and modify completely customized landscapes at will: deserts, forests, volcanoes, oceans, floating castles, cities, etc.
6) Within the ideal world, the user can alter and control all the different types of weather that exist: rain, snow, storms, hurricanes, fog, etc.
7) Within the ideal world, the user can increase and decrease gravity at will.
8) Within the ideal world, the user can change or manipulate the passage of time at will: day, night, sunset, dawn, etc.
9) It gives the user complete knowledge of every corner of the ideal world and also of anything that happens within it.
10) The user can trap enemies within the ideal world and create environments that disadvantage them.
11) The ideal world reflects the user's personality, mindset, or desires.
12) Within the ideal world, the user can speed up or slow down the flow of time at will.
13) Depending on the imagination and amount of energy used, living beings created within the ideal world can develop intelligence and emotions.
14) Depending on the user's individual abilities, it is possible to create living beings with those same abilities within the ideal world: it is possible to create beings with the Demon Slayer and Jigoku no Gouka attributes.
These are some of the abilities that Innovate Clear currently possesses. It may be true that it does not have any powerful offensive abilities such as Boosted Gear, Divine Dividing, or Regulus Nemea, but that does not detract from the fact that it is an extremely versatile Sacred Gear that can turn its user into a perfect imitation of a true God.
Furthermore, its capabilities can become even more powerful if the Balance Breaker is unlocked. In the light novel, Mitsuya had a technique called "Transcendental Arrival" that allowed him to artificially awaken the Balance Breakers of Innovate Clear and Telos Karma. Upon doing so, Mitsuya's body would be clad in a futuristic-looking motorized exoskeleton. In that form, the ideal world created by Innovate Clear enhanced Telos Karma's abilities to the point where it allowed him to completely control fate at will, and even beings with god-class power were unable to completely resist it.
Of course, not everything is so perfect. While its abilities and applications are impressive, it also has a number of limitations.
1) Any living being created by the user can only exist within the ideal world.
2) It has barrier space limitations.
3) The ideal world can be destroyed by beings with god-like power or space control abilities that exceed the user's capabilities.
4) The amount of energy required to create a living being depends on the power and abilities with which the user imagines it.
5) A large amount of energy is required to alter the physical laws within the ideal world.
6) A large amount of energy is required to speed up or slow down the flow of time.
7) A high level of creativity, concentration, vision, and knowledge is required to create a living being.
8) The time required to create a living being varies depending on how detailed the user's imagination is.
9) The number of living beings that can be created and the number of spaces divided for them is limited by the amount of power the user has.
These are just some of the limitations of Innovate Clear. But ultimately, it all comes down to the amount of power; as long as you have enough power or energy, it is possible to do almost anything within the ideal world.
Another important fact about Sacred Gears is that they do not rely exclusively on a single type of energy to function. This means that they are similar to Tessaiga after it evolved to adapt to its user's energies; they can consume any type of supernatural energy, such as Magical Power, Demonic Power, Sacred Energy, Reiryoku (Spiritual Power), Youki, Draconic or Divine Aura, etc.
What matters is not the type of energy, but that the user has enough power to activate and maintain the Sacred Gear.
Being a hybrid of different races, I possess a wide variety of different types of energies, such as Magical Power, Ozore, and Reiryoku. At this moment, the one with the most power in my arsenal is Youki.
According to the system's numerical value, I have 155,000 Youki. That is an amount that allows me to do a wide variety of things within the inner world. Furthermore, since the ideal world is the standard form of Innovate Clear, it requires minimal energy to create. It's similar to how, in the beginning, Hyodou Issei was able to summon his Boosted Gear and activate the Boost skill despite having such a minuscule amount of power.
Kenichi: (If I had anything to complain about, it would be that it's possible that in the future he will be attacked by Mitsuya; after all, it is said that he stole the Longinus from their original bearers after killing them. But if you look at it from another point of view, it's also the perfect opportunity to obtain Telos Karma).
Although that is somewhat worrisome, for the moment the most important thing is the system notification panel that appeared after Innovate Clear awakened.
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[Achievement System]
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[The Longinus-type Sacred Gear, Innovate Clear, has been detected as compatible with the achievement system functions.]
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[Would you like to merge Innovate Clear with the achievement system?]
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[Yes ] or [No]
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The reason I am analyzing Innovate Clear's capabilities so thoroughly is because of this notification.
At first, I was somewhat confused and did not understand what it meant.
That is why I mentally clicked on the option to read the details. The moment I did so, a new notification panel appeared in front of me, pointing out all the advantages and disadvantages that came with this choice.
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[Achievement System]
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[If the host agrees to merge Innovate Clear with the achievement system, it will no longer be part of the original 13 Longinus, will be completely detached from the sky system, and cannot be used by anyone other than the host.]
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[Upon merging with the achievement system, all future rewards and missions received by the host will be tied to Innovate Clear.]
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[The ideal world created by Innovate Clear will be a dimension exclusively for the host's use. Unless the host willingly allows it, no one in this world will be able to force their way in or destroy the ideal world.]
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[Upon merging with the achievement system, Innovate Clear will be compatible with all the different types of energy in the multiverse.]
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[All of Innovate Clear's core capabilities, including Balance Breaker, will remain unchanged, but they may be strengthened or evolved through the rewards of the achievement system.]
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Kenichi: "..."