Why is my journey to the world of anime a strange tale of rules?

The moment has finally arrived.

Gao Hai stared at the hospital ahead, at the blurry figure made of distorted blood-red light, his fingers gradually clenching into a fist.

[You false god who rejects true happiness, how dare you appear before me?!]

Clearly unprepared for this turn of events, the [Hospital] roared in fury. It did not back down in front of Gao Hai, but instead began to unleash its full power without hesitation, even if it meant dying on the spot, it still wanted to attack Gao Hai.

Human civilization, and all living beings on this earth, must be saved by me!

If I cannot save this world, then it must be destroyed, it must be utterly destroyed!

Now, die with me. This is the only salvation you humans can receive!

That twisted, insane voice was still roaring wildly.

From beginning to end, this thing has always been in such an extremely crazy state, always appearing as the only one sober while everyone else is drunk.

After doing it many times, it really does make you feel nauseous.

However, that's just how it is, so there's no need to expect the other party to change anything. Or rather, encountering someone who won't back down this time is already quite an interesting development, isn't it?

[Are you sure this is your last message? To be honest, it's quite humorous.]

Gao Hai spoke casually, his expression somewhat nonchalant, while his power slowly gathered.

There are no obstacles left.

Gao Hai can now sense that nothing on him is restricting him anymore. Even the curse and pollution on the Throne of Mind have gradually lost their effect with the self-destruction of the Hospital, and can no longer restrict Gao Hai's movements as firmly as before.

So, it's about time.

[I am the only eternal, unchanging, and truly correct truth; I am always right!!!]

Before the real world and the alternate world were truly severed, all the power belonging to the [Hospital] erupted before Gao Hai at this moment.

At that moment, he saw countless people ravaged by serious illness and dying tragically, countless people enduring pain and dying a miserable death, each one wailing, each one weeping. And all these twisted and painful emotions transformed into the power of the "hospital," forming an essential part of its very essence.

It's truly disgusting. The so-called "sacrifice game" is always filled with these ugly and twisted things. Can't we have something of truth, goodness, and beauty at all?

With these thoughts in mind, Gao Hai then exerted all his strength, causing golden-red light to bloom in the void.

"..."

No sound was heard.

Lights intertwined, and divine power surged.

The brilliant light and the evil light fought each other with all their might, the dazzling light scattering and dancing in all directions, yet no sound was uttered.

However, there is no problem with this.

The void beyond the world has no air, and therefore no sound.

For Gao Hai at this moment, the so-called explosion and flash were not important; what mattered was what was silently dissipating amidst the dazzling light.

The hospital was filled with screams of agony.

Although Gao Hai couldn't hear the thing's voice, he could feel that as the [Hospital] itself was torn apart and destroyed bit by bit by Gao Hai's power, the thing was screaming in extreme pain and struggling repeatedly.

However, this thing still did not beg for mercy, nor did it show the slightest fear.

Until Gao Hai's power truly tore this thing to shreds, it was still desperately releasing its power to fight against him, attacking like a mad dog. So when Gao Hai finally destroyed the avatar of the [Hospital] and severely injured its main body along with the avatar, he realized that he also had many wounds on his body.

This gave Gao Hai a strange feeling again. He really couldn't understand what this "hospital" thing was all about. How could an existence that seemed to be the source of all things become so distorted? How could it have formed such an extreme, childlike, and mentally unstable worldview, and actually be able to uphold such a view with its own life, even if it was completely defeated and on the verge of death, it would not back down?

Can something like this arise on its own? Or... is there something secretly guiding it, cultivating it into this form?

Could it be that KP? Although some of the information we've gathered suggests a connection, is it really that simple?

It must be said that although he finally managed to defeat the enemy with great difficulty, this time, Gao Hai felt little joy or relief. Instead, he was filled with doubt and increasingly felt that something was wrong.

Forget it, there's no point in thinking about it now.

What needs to be done now is to completely destroy the existence of the [hospital], preventing it from ever being resurrected.

With this in mind, Gao Hai planned to use the shattered clone to further attack the main body and completely destroy the [Hospital].

【Um? 】

But it was at this moment that Gao Hai realized that the aura of the [Hospital] had completely vanished without a trace. Furthermore, the connection between the unknown instance to which the [Hospital] belonged and the real world had been completely severed without Gao Hai's knowledge. The remains of the [Hospital] clone that remained before Gao Hai were rapidly disintegrating, and nothing of value could be extracted from them.

How could the connection be severed so quickly? In this situation, if no one is deliberately manipulating things on the other end, it shouldn't be possible to cut off spatial communication so quickly.

No, that's not actually the biggest problem.

It wasn't until this moment, until the connection was severed, that Gao Hai suddenly realized that the real issue he should be focusing on was the instance that the [Hospital] belonged to. That instance world, regardless of how crazy the [Hospital] went, what methods it used, or what attacks it suffered, never showed anything other than the [Hospital] and [Doctors], remaining silent and without any trace leaking out.

Even though the [Hospital], which is the root form, is already severely damaged and has a high probability of being completely annihilated, the world of unknown level, which must be at least a top-tier Red Moon level or even an Abyss Domain level dungeon, did not show the slightest reaction.

And this is precisely the problem that he needs to focus on most right now, but has been ignoring all along.

Chapter 120 Even though the gloom has not yet dissipated, a new sun has already risen.

In a sense, it can be argued that the current "hospital" has been successfully eliminated.

The self of this twisted thing has been completely destroyed. Although the power of the Root Form, which is the foundation of its existence, is still there, the Root Form, which has lost its self-awareness, is just a dead thing. There is no need to worry about this thing being cultivated into a new consciousness in the short term, nor is there any need to worry about whether it will launch another attack on the real world.

In other words, this war between humanity and the monsters, this battle for the survival of human civilization, has now been truly won.

【…】

To be honest, I don't feel happy at all.

In the dark void, Gao Hai stared ahead in the direction where the ruins of the [hospital] had disappeared, feeling a heavy weight in his heart.

Throughout the entire war, the enemies involved were merely lower-level dungeon monsters controlled by the [Hospital]. Among them, only the [Hospital] itself and the three [Doctors] could be definitively identified as originating directly from the [Hospital] dungeon. In other words, the dungeon that gave birth to the [Hospital] can be considered to have never participated in this war at all, merely observing from the sidelines.

No, that's not entirely true. My black watch's abilities were restricted, and the enemy used the [Hour Hand], which shares the same origin as the black watch, against me. This thing didn't reveal itself in the subsequent battles, so it's likely still controlled by the [Hospital] instance. This means that if I want to retrieve the Hour Hand, I'll have to go to that unknown instance belonging to the [Hospital] and venture inside.

As for whether or not to ignore the matter, skip the core [Hospital] instance, and disregard the [Hour Hand], Gao Hai had never considered it from the beginning. He firmly believed in eliminating enemies completely and would never accept the idea that "once the enemy is defeated, there's no need to worry about them." Especially considering that the unknown hospital instance contained the [Hour Hand], something crucially linked to the black watch, Gao Hai felt it was absolutely necessary to go in and experience it.

However, even though he hadn't actually gone inside yet and didn't know what it was like inside, Gao Hai still had a certain premonition about the dangers involved.

After all, that's a place capable of nurturing a [Hospital]. It's certain that in that completely unknown dungeon world, there must exist beings far more powerful than a [Hospital], beings that even Gao Hai, who has now experienced a leap in strength, cannot easily defeat.

In retrospect, the so-called root form of the [Hospital] might actually just be a piece of cannon fodder that was deliberately released in that instance, and it's not really that significant.

[...You're already inflating the enemy's morale before you've even entered the area, fantasizing that they're so strong you can't possibly defeat them. That kind of thinking is unacceptable.]

Gao Hai suddenly chuckled softly, muttering to himself as he turned to leave.

In any case, the next place to go is now clear.

Now that the [Sacrifice Game] in this world has been completely thrown into chaos by the [Hospital]'s misdeeds, it's estimated that once I've completely settled my grudges with the hospital instance, the [Sacrifice Game] will be about to be discontinued, or it will be time for the final test.

As for how to enter the instance, Gao Hai already had a solution. Although he only recently realized this method, it was no longer a problem for him. In fact, if this was the only way to enter the instance, he would feel more at ease, since the girls wouldn't be able to enter with him and he wouldn't have to worry about them encountering any danger.

During this massive battle that engulfed all of Tokyo, he had been terrified several times because of his girl's safety, fearing that someone might actually be killed by the [hospital]. Gao Hai truly disliked this feeling of constant anxiety; even if he were stuck in the cave for another month, he wouldn't want to endure this worry for his beloved any longer.

However, if that's the case, Maki might throw a tantrum again. She always wants to face everything with me, no matter what. But this plan to go to the [Hospital] instance is indeed too risky; the level of danger is unpredictable. Gao Hai really doesn't want to bring anyone he knows along.

【Now it's up to you, Miss Aoyama】

As he muttered to himself, Gao Hai's gaze passed over the barrier between the real world and the dungeon world, looking at Aoyama Nanami, who was in a blurry mist and whose life force could only be sensed.

She is still alive, and Gao Hai's coordinates have been left on her.

At this very moment, she was in the location of the instance belonging to the [Hospital].

Was this an invitation left for Gao Hai by that unknown enemy? Gao Hai didn't know the answer to this question for the time being.

However, whether it is true or not, the outcome will not change. He will definitely go, and he will definitely find a way to rescue Aoyama Nanami who is trapped there. Even if he himself doesn't have any special feelings for Nanami, just considering how much Ichiri and Kita care about Aoyama, their former teammate, and their cooperation at Yoruyama Middle School, Takami has to rescue this person.

Speaking of which, I'm actually quite curious about what that dungeon world will be like.

The hospital's self-identity has been destroyed. Of the three doctors, only the severely injured and unable to fight remains. After losing themselves in the Root Form, what awaits them in that mist-shrouded dungeon space?

Regardless, this matter requires careful planning. At the very least, based on Aoyama Nanami's coordinates, the route to that instance needs to be completely fixed, which will take Gao Hai at least a week. Therefore, thinking about it now is useless; we should wait until we're actually inside before making any decisions.

With this thought in mind, Gao Hai completely broke free from this void and truly returned to the real world.

slam-la-

The rain continues to fall.

Compared to the previous torrential rains, what is now covering Tokyo is just a light drizzle.

The sky remained overcast, but looking into the distance, the faint light of dawn could be seen gradually emerging. Clearly, the spatial blockade of Tokyo had now ended with the demise of the [Hospital].

Although unknown enemies still lurk behind the scenes, and although it's not yet time to truly rest easy, at least for now, at this moment, everyone has another breathing space and can take a short break.

However, despite this, after this long night, with the existence of supernatural powers and the [Sacrifice Game] officially exposed worldwide, and the information concealment effect on ordinary humans disappearing, the entire world will likely undergo tremendous changes. Many people may die in various struggles, and perhaps some truly terrible things will happen. Of course, that's none of Gao Hai's business; he can't be bothered with it. Right now, the most important thing for him is to rest well and spend time with his wives—that's what matters most.

Yes, of course, the search for the unknown instance belonging to the [Hospital] won't be neglected, after all, he still needs to find a way to rescue Aoyama Nanami. In addition, it seems that Maki's parents are also in that instance world. At the same time, Gao Hai suspects that many victims who died in this disaster and whose souls he didn't successfully retrieve may have had their souls sent to that instance as well. These are all people he needs to find a way to rescue.

In a sense, the hospital's sudden attack served as a valuable lesson. While Gao Hai had recognized the need for advance preparation, his actions were somewhat delayed. This mistake must not be repeated; he must be prepared at all times, remain vigilant, and absolutely avoid another mishap. Being tricked by the hospital and losing Zhenfei's parents was already troublesome enough; nothing like this can ever happen again.

While contemplating, Gao Hai dispersed his clones, withdrew the power of his domain, and sank his consciousness back into his body before slowly opening his eyes.

*Pfft—Pfft pfft—*

With each spurt of blood, the instruments attached to Gao Hai's flesh detached, and his wounds healed rapidly, disappearing in the blink of an eye, returning him to his normal state.

Slowly, Gao Hai stood up from the blood-stained throne of thought.

The feeling of being able to use his own body again was somewhat unfamiliar to Gao Hai. He swayed a couple of times before regaining normal control of his body. Then, he immediately walked to Hayasaka Ai, who was sitting next to the Throne of Mind, removed the device that was linked to her and tormenting her, and then used his own power to heal her wounds.

"Um... Master... Is it over...?

Xiao Ai, whose mental state was still terrible, barely opened her eyes, looked at Gao Hai, and asked with a laugh.

"It's over. We've won. You can rest for a while now."

Gao Hai spoke softly, holding the weak girl in his arms, gently patting her back, and then rubbing her head.

Xiao Ai didn't respond, because after receiving confirmation from Gao Hai that everything was truly over, she immediately fainted. Gao Hai didn't say much, simply holding Xiao Ai quietly for a short while, then using his mental power to conjure a bed and place her on it. During this process, he also used his mental power to clean Xiao Ai, wiping away the dust and bloodstains on her body, before finally leaving the underground space via spatial teleportation.

Splash—splash—

The rain that had been shrouding the ruined city had almost stopped.

Gao Hai's figure floated high above the city, gazing down at the once bustling city that was now nothing but desolate ruins. After a long while, he sighed softly, then released beams of golden light from his body, releasing the souls of the ordinary people and players he had successfully collected, rebuilding their flesh and blood, and also attempting to repair some of the city's buildings to a certain extent.

Having refused the hospital's offer of godhood and destroyed it, the Throne of Mind could no longer provide the same powerful boost as before. Now, relying solely on his own strength for this large-scale resurrection was, frankly, extremely taxing for Gao Hai. Yet, he still resolutely poured his power into this task. Soon, a hazy golden light filled the entire city; broken roads were repaired, collapsed buildings stood tall again, and countless departed souls opened their eyes anew, rising from their dazed state.

If this continues, I'm afraid many people will really treat me like a god.