After confirming that everyone's strength had truly increased, Natsuki Minamiya walked away with a lifeless expression.
Several of her own students had already surpassed her.
At that moment, she genuinely felt like she had wasted her life.
What was the point of staying here?
Without another word, she simply gave Izumi and the others a break, telling them to return next semester before leaving the field.
Soon after, Izumi parted ways with the others.
Eriri Spencer Sawamura, Megumi Kato, Koneko Toujou, and Asagi Aiba all planned to return home for a few days.
It had been months since they last saw their families.
Naturally, they wanted to visit and report everything.
Izumi granted them several days off, telling them to enjoy time with their loved ones.
After that, they would gather at his house before departing for the world of the Fate series together.
When he returned home, Irisviel von Einzbern was already waiting.
Seeing them, she was visibly surprised.
"Oh? You're back already?"
"That was fast."
Hadn't they said the trial would last another three months?
Why were they home so early?
Izumi smiled.
"We finished ahead of schedule."
"Iri, we'll go see Illya in a few days. You should prepare as well."
Currently, Irisviel worked as a school nurse at Kuoh Academy.
Although she usually had little to do, she still needed to request leave for a long trip.
Hearing this, her eyes lit up.
"No problem. I'll just make a phone call."
"I finally get to see Illya again… that's wonderful."
Her excitement was obvious.
After returning, Izumi released Avrora and Ophis from his world, along with Megumin.
Avrora was especially happy to be back.
Even Ophis seemed pleased.
After all, this was their home.
Later that evening, Izumi began organizing his rewards.
The body of Apollo still needed to be exchanged, along with everything else he had collected.
After dinner, he returned to his room and opened the system interface.
He tossed all his spoils inside.
Just like before, the system compressed everything and devoured it.
Soon, new rewards appeared.
He quickly checked them.
[Sun Authority: Taurus] — The ability to manifest divine weapons once possessed by gods, possessing overwhelming offensive power.
[Anti-Demon Sacred Sword: Terminus Est] — A spirit weapon capable of fulfilling the wielder's desires.
[Ability Inheritance Cards ×3] — Allows part of one's abilities to be copied and passed to others.
[World Coordinate Card] — Used to locate other worlds.
[World Fusion Card] — After gaining authority over another world, it can be merged into one's own.
Seeing these, Izumi's eyes lit up.
The Sun Authority had appeared.
And the peculiar spirit, Est.
As well as another set of powerful cards.
The World Fusion Card especially caught his attention.
It almost felt as if the system was encouraging him to conquer other worlds.
He had a strong intuition.
This card would become extremely important in the future.
Without hesitation, he snapped his fingers.
Avrora appeared instantly in front of him.
She froze.
She was still holding an ice cream.
The sudden spatial shift left her confused.
Izumi hugged her immediately.
"Avrora, this time, give me authority over the Minotaur Amber."
She immediately understood.
He was taking her "little bull" again.
Her expression darkened.
"You're stealing my beast too?"
Izumi knocked lightly on her head.
"Be good. I'll buy you candy later."
"The kind you'll love."
Her eyes sparkled.
Carefully placing the ice cream aside, she hugged him and bit his neck.
This time, he didn't forget to lower his defenses.
Otherwise, her fangs might have broken.
As her fangs pierced his skin, the familiar sensation spread.
The Minotaur Amber transferred into him.
He immediately activated the system and fused the Sun Authority.
The Taurus Authority merged with the Minotaur.
Their connection to Avrora was completely severed.
She looked at him with grievance.
He had stolen another one.
But Izumi ignored her and focused inward.
The Taurus Authority merged into his divine powers—
Creation and Cosmos.
Because Taurus allowed the manifestation of divine weapons.
At that moment, vast knowledge flooded his mind.
Weapons of countless gods appeared.
Now, he could recreate divine armaments at will.
Any weapon in existence could be forged by him.
At the same time, the stars in his inner world changed.
A new constellation appeared.
Taurus.
His world grew stronger.
So did he.
Excited, he opened his status.
Izumi
Race: Human (Hourai), Pureblood Dragon, Godslayer
Stamina: EX
Strength: EX
Defense: EX
Agility: EX
Magic: EX
Luck: EX
Overall Combat Power: SSS+ (Beyond Four-Digit Level)
Special: Inner World
Authorities:
Creation (integrated with the Herrscher of Reason Core, Taurus)
Space (Herrscher of the Void Core)
Stars (Leo, Taurus)
Infinity
Eternity
Skills:
Dragon's Afterimage
Aurora Pillar
Solar Lion
Mechanical Mastery
Tsubame Gaeshi
Passive Skills:
Golden Rule
Thousand Tongues
Magic Immunity
Godslayer Power
High-Speed Divine Speech
Weapon Negation
Ultimate Attack
Items:
Rhongomyniad
Alchemy Materials
Vimana
Object Transfer Gift Card
Gate of Travel
World Coordinate Cards ×2
Ability Inheritance Cards ×6
World Fusion Card
At this moment, Izumi finally possessed the power to confront even the strongest worlds head-on.