The appearance of Sephiroth Graal made the Gods' and powerhouses' thoughts surge.
In the mysterious territory unknown to ordinary people, the Gods and powerhouses began moving secretly. The goal was only one, namely the Vampire territory where Valerie was located.
Even some Pantheons had already dispatched Devil King-level Gods to seize Sephiroth Graal and its wielder.
Shinomiya residence.
"This time, the Vampires will face an unreasonable disaster."
The Gods' actions and thoughts of course couldn't be hidden from Hikaru. However, he never liked Vampires and didn't intend to help them.
"But, speaking of Sephiroth Graal..."
"Shin, are you also interested in this Longinus-class Sacred Gear!"
Suddenly, a melodious seductive voice was heard in his ear. Kurumi's figure stepped out from rippling space, slowly walking to Hikaru's side, and standing alongside him.
"Your training is already finished!"
Previously, Hikaru asked Yuriko, Kurumi, and Ai to give training guidance to Kaguya and the others.
"I left one clone there, that's already enough." Kurumi smiled sweetly.
Regarding Kurumi's 'blatant' laziness, Hikaru said nothing. After all, the effect was the same. Clone and original body had no difference in training Kaguya, Kotonoha... and the others. Soon, his gaze returned to Sephiroth Graal on the Divine Artifact List in the sky.
"Can't say interested, but if it falls into certain people's hands, it could cause a bit of small problems." Hikaru said calmly.
Not because he was too arrogant, but Sephiroth Graal truly meant nothing in his eyes.
Hikaru thought for a moment, deciding he still had to interfere in this matter.
"During this time, I can't leave Tokyo. You go to Vampire territory in my place, and bring Sephiroth Graal along with its wielder back."
"That's no problem." Kurumi smiled sweetly.
If it were a Longinus-class Sacred Gear wielder like Cao Cao, Vali... she might feel a bit difficult. However, Sephiroth Graal's wielders from generation to generation weren't known for combat power. Moreover, Sephiroth Graal was more like a support-type Longinus-class Sacred Gear, absolutely couldn't enhance the wielder's strength.
Just looking at this generation's Sephiroth Graal wielder, Valerie, who didn't even enter the Transcendent List, was enough to see her strength's depth.
Now, including Hikaru, almost everyone regarded her as an existence that could be seized at will. Meanwhile, the Vampire race, in the Gods' or powerhouses' eyes, could almost be completely ignored. After all, they didn't even have a peak Devil King-level powerhouse, so they absolutely had no right to speak before the Gods.
"Well then, wait for good news from me, Shin. As an exchange reward, you owe me one request."
After saying that, Kurumi disappeared on the spot without giving Hikaru a chance to object.
"That girl!"
Hikaru only smiled sourly and shook his head. Then, he looked at the Divine Artifact List in the sky, and then a meaningful smile was carved at the corner of his mouth.
"A certain someone will surely be restless in a moment!"
The information appearing on the Divine Artifact List deepened Hikaru's smile further.
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[Rank 28: Boosted Gear (Sekiryūtei no Gauntlet)]
[Owner: Yuuki Asuna]
[Owner's Race: Human]
[Introduction: Longinus-class Sacred Gear that seals the Red Dragon Emperor—Ddraig. Its function is to double the wielder's power every 10 seconds. Although only momentary, it can obtain power that surpasses Devil Kings and Gods. If enhanced to its limit, it can even kill Gods. Capable of using Balance Breaker to gain power that surpasses Sacred Gear's highest limit, Juggernaut Drive...]
[Ranking Gift: Supreme Fire Liberation]
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[Additional Introduction: Balance Breaker transformation. Namely, when the Sacred Gear wielder's thoughts and desires can drastically overturn the Flow in this world, the Sacred Gear can reach Balance Breaker. Every Sacred Gear has its own Balance Breaker, but not every Sacred Gear wielder can achieve it...]
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[Additional Introduction: Juggernaut Drive—Sacred Gears that seal monsters are all subjected to unique seals. Usually, power is drawn from this condition for use by the wielder. The seal can be forcibly temporarily released, unleashing the sealed power, that is Juggernaut Drive. In a short time can obtain power equivalent to Gods, but the risk is very great. After being used, lifespan will greatly decrease, and will also lose common sense...]
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"Yuuki Asuna, who is at rank 60 on the Eternal Beauty List..."
"Eldest daughter of the Yuuki family!"
"..."
"Right, I once met Miss Yuuki at a party!"
"Yuuki-san, turned out to be a Longinus-class Sacred Gear wielder. Truly unexpected. Yuuki-san is very famous at the academy..."
"Yes, many seniors and juniors from inside and outside school are pursuing her..."
"...Finally a Sacred Gear wielder we can reach appeared..."
"..."
Boosted Gear and Asuna's entry into the list made many people enthusiastic and discuss.
After all, this was different from previous Sacred Gear and Longinus-class Sacred Gear wielders. The previous people were descendants of legendary heroes, or belonged to tiers absolutely unreachable by ordinary people like them. Even Isayama Yomi, who was at rank 100 on the Divine Artifact List, if not for the Dimensional List revealing her name, ordinary people absolutely wouldn't know of her existence.
On the contrary, Asuna's existence felt very real.
Especially some of Asuna's classmates at the academy. They truly didn't expect Asuna to become a Longinus-class Sacred Gear wielder. Originally, there was already a huge gap due to her family, now it directly rose to a different dimension.
They and Asuna were truly divided into two worlds.
Meanwhile, Yuuki Shōzō, Asuna's father, appeared very enthusiastic at this moment.
His daughter was a Longinus-class Sacred Gear wielder.
With that, as long as Asuna grew up, the Yuuki family would be like the Shinomiya family, safe and peaceful in Japan and even the world.
"However, before that, I must find a safe shelter for Asuna."
Shōzō knew well the saying 'Ordinary people aren't guilty, but keeping treasure is a crime'. Thinking of this problem, he couldn't help but pace in his office.
"Onmyō Agency, Onmyō Academy... not enough to protect Asuna."
Shōzō clearly scoffed at these human supernatural organizations. As a major conglomerate in Japan, he had heard much about power struggles, corruption, and rot within these supernatural organizations. Asking them to protect his daughter was the same as pushing his daughter into a fire pit.
"Of course, I still need him!"
The first person Shōzō thought of was that mysterious young man—the Shinomiya family's son-in-law, Kanzaki Hikaru.
"Looks like I must ask Asuna to be more proactive."
Shōzō decided in his heart, preparing to personally call Asuna after the Divine Artifact List announcement finished, to 'enlighten' her again.