Thanks for the invitation. I'm in Type-Moon, inheriting the legacy of Zi-O.

Following the source of the sound, it seemed... all eyes were focused on Xiao Zun.

"Hahaha~" Realizing he couldn't hide it any longer, the gentle boy named Tenkuuji Takeru scratched his cheek. "I'm hungry... Could you please make me another one, Uncle?"

"Ah... Zhuang Wu, your friend has quite the appetite!" Uncle first teased the smiling Demon Queen, then rolled up his sleeves. "Don't worry! We can get whatever we want... But my family used to run a watch repair shop~ How did it become a restaurant?" Leaving behind what sounded like a complaint, Uncle went back into the inner room to get busy.

“Well… Xiao Zun, if you don’t mind…” Looking at Xiao Zun who looked like he was about to starve, Nian Zhuo silently pushed his own portion over to him. “Just eat this. I don’t look that… particularly hungry yet.”

"Really...!" Tenkuji Takeru, who had been slumped over the table looking listless, immediately sat up and grasped Nianzhuo's hands. "You really are a very nice person! Nianzhuo, just like when we first met. As expected, you are still someone who can continue to possess the power of Gheost. If I have the chance to go to my world, I must treat you to a meal, okay?" He then took the tray in front of Nianzhuo, maintained the last bit of politeness, and said, "I'll start eating," before immediately starting to gulp down his food, leaving Nianzhuo speechless.

"So... your power can be bought off with just one meal..." Although the young Zun in front of him was a senior, he acted like a child younger than himself, which made Nian Zhu shake his head helplessly. "Then, what about Mr. Shinnosuke...?"

"Hmm, me?" The detective, who was drinking juice, pointed to himself, then glanced at his watch and sighed. "I don't think there's any need for us to discuss this, since you've already passed my interrogation."

"Eh...why?" Nianzhuo was curious about Jinnosuke's reaction, but he found that Jinnosuke's face was covered in sweat in just a few seconds. "Wh...what's wrong?"

"He dragged me here on my way to buy groceries...!" Then, the usually serious Shinnosuke pointed at the smiling Kadoya Tsukasa with an unbearable facial expression. "On! The! Way! To! Buy! Groceries! Kiriko is still waiting for me! What if she finds out I'm late... Aaaaaah!" As if feeling the pain in his knee again, Shinnosuke cried and drank the juice in one gulp.

“I completely agree with that. My conversation with Nencho made me believe that he is someone who deserves to have the power of Gaim, but—” Then, Kota also raised his hand, “If I leave, I don’t know what Mai will do after she finds out that I suddenly skipped work… Although I really want to skip work too.” Kota and Shinnosuke’s eyes met, and they both understood each other’s feelings.

"Forget it, forget it, I'll ignore these two henpecked husbands." While sitting in a chair leisurely eating a donut, Haruto Soma crossed his legs. "Anyway, I think the current performance of Nencho is very much to my liking, it's just that I haven't seen Wizard's power appear much, which makes me a little resentful." The bright red ring on his finger flashed.

"Um...it's mainly because I haven't encountered suitable enemies, otherwise I would have used it, I would have used it." Nian Zhuo wiped his sweat. "After all, I can't exactly tell Qingren that Wizard's power is actually that of a mage with low health and high attack, and that the enemies I've encountered are all the kind that can kill someone with one swing of an axe—" Of course, the latter half was just Nian Zhuo silently repeating to himself.

"Alright~ So only the two of W and Eiji are left, and... Eh? Who's that?" Zhuang Wu looked at Ankh, who was obediently eating an ice pop next to Eiji with a cold face. She had never seen him before, so Zhuang Wu could only ask the old demon king 'Miss' in the Oma Tales chat room for help. "Oh, so his name is Ankh... Hmm, what are you all like?"

“Philip and I have no objections.” Shotaro placed his hat on the table and patted his companion, who was engrossed in his book. “I’ve seen the wind of Fuuto many times in Nencho, and he uses the Joker’s power very well. What about you, Philip?” He looked at his companion, who seemed to have just woken up from a dream.

“I have no objection either, after all, he also has the courage to walk alongside demons.” Compared to Nian Zhuo’s qualifications, Philip looked at the group with great pleasure. “Everyone’s knight stories seem so interesting…!”

"Hmph! Then I object!" The first objection was raised, and everyone's attention turned to the speaker.

Ankh, having finished his popsicle, slammed his hand on the table in a huff, while Eiji tried to reason with him.

"What's wrong, Eiji? Look, he didn't even use our power." Ankh glanced angrily at his companion beside him, hesitated for a moment but still didn't slap Eiji's hand off his. "Our power is the power of the Core Medal from eight hundred years ago...!"

"Alright, alright! Ankh...stop it!" Eiji looked like he was wondering how he knew this guy, signaling his furious companion to be quiet. "It's not right to make a scene in someone else's house! Alright, alright, how about an ice pop?" Then, Eiji pulled out an ice pop from somewhere and placed it in Ankh's hand.

"...Hmph!" Ankh glanced at Eiji, then at the popsicle in his hand, and finally snorted at Nencho before falling silent.

"Ahem, sorry everyone. My companion has been a bit irritable." Eiji first apologized to everyone for Anku's rudeness, then looked at Nianzhuo with a smile, "You've kept our promise, Nianzhuo... that's great."

"After all, I promised you." Slightly embarrassed, Nian Zhuo shifted his gaze to the side. "Although it was my fault for not using OOO's power, I promise I will definitely use it when I encounter a suitable opponent!"

"Okay! Then there's no problem!" Taking Ankh's hand, Eiji gave a slight bow to everyone. "Well then, everyone, we'll take our leave here!"

"Huh, they're leaving already?" Nianzhuo asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Well, after all, we still have to travel the world!” Nodding to Nianzhuo, Eisi and Ankh (who were eating popsicles) looked at Zhuangwu who was smiling. “Then, Zhuangwu, we’re counting on you.”

"Well, have fun." With a casual wave, Eiji opened the golden portal of time and disappeared through the portal with Ankh.

"Then it's just the two of us next. Good luck, Nianzhuo!" Shinnosuke and Kota then stood up from their seats and said goodbye to Nianzhuo. "You must achieve your dream, and don't let our trust be tarnished. We'll always be watching you." Both of them knew each other's eyes; they were both afraid of their wives.

"Well then, please be careful, Mr. Shinnosuke." Another golden door appeared, and Zhuang Wu waved to Shinnosuke. "Also, I 'slightly' slowed down time in that world, so please don't worry too much."

"Oh...! Kiriko, I'm here!" Then, Shinnosuke rushed through the golden door.

"So, Mr. Kota...?" The girl smiled as she looked at Kota, who had stood up, as if asking if she should help him open the portal.

"Ah, I don't need to." The original clothes were removed from Kota's body, and a snow-white robe reappeared on him.

He tapped the air lightly, and then a sound like chains being pulled came from the air, and a gap appeared in mid-air.

Within the crevice lay the underworld of Helheim, emanating a ghostly blue aura.

"Well then, everyone, I'll take my leave here." With a big stride into the zipper, Kota gave Nencho a familiar (goofy) smile as he left, "Remember to come visit!"

"Uh... okay." Nian Zhuo just looked and nodded repeatedly.

"Mmm~ I'm full! Thank you, Nianzhuo!" Xiao Zun followed, having devoured the food. He stood up cheerfully and patted his stomach. "Well then, I should take my leave too. Brother Cheng and the others are still waiting for me." He also stepped into the golden portal of time and space.

"Keep it up, Nianzhuo!" Next up was Gentaro Kisaragi, who patted Nianzhuo's shoulder hard and then gave him a fist. "I, and everyone in the Kamen Rider Club! We'll support you!"

“…Hmm!” Nianzhuo clenched his fist and watched as Ruyue’s figure also walked into the portal.

"Ah, the donuts are all gone, I should go too." Looking at her empty food bag, Haruto jumped up from her seat. "Do your best, Nianzhuo, and become their hope." Then she waved her ringed hand at Nianzhuo, and her figure disappeared through the golden door.

“Well then, our agency has things to do, so we won’t keep you company any longer.” Shotaro pulled Philip, who was engrossed in various knight stories, up from the table and picked up his hat. “Do your best to become a true tough detective, Nencho.”

"Let's go, Philip!" "Oh, good luck!" And so, the two stepped through the door at the same time, returning to the windy city they had longed for.

"Hmm~ I've finished this game too. I'm going to play the new game that Dan Kuroto made! With Parad!" Emu smiled happily, putting the game console into his pocket. "Let's play games together sometime, Nencho."

"Let's go!" Then, he jumped into the golden portal.

"Well, then I should go too." Without much farewell, Zhan Tu waved to Nian Zhuo, then looked at the golden portal in front of him and suddenly stopped.

Nian Zhuo saw it; the tuft of hair on Zhan Tu's head was sticking up again.

As expected, Sento touched the floating portal with a curious look on his face, his eyes shining with a thirst for knowledge.

"How did they do that! What's the principle behind it—hmm, wormhole theory? No, that doesn't make sense!" Then, Miss Zhuangwu, with a tic-tac-toe sign appearing above her head, pushed her into the portal. "I'm so curious—" That's all that remained in her mind as she thought to herself.

"Then, it's just you left, Mr. Kadoya Tsukasa." The eyes of the two people present were focused on Kadoya Tsukasa, who was playing with his watch face.

"I must admit, Nianzhuo, you have indeed passed my test." Gazing at Nianzhuo's face, Tsukasa Kadoya said slowly.

Then, a long, slender object suddenly flew towards Nianzhuo, who had no choice but to catch it in a panic.

"..." Lying in his hand was Decade's slender watch face and pupils flashing green light.

"...Congratulations, you are indeed suited to possess Decade's power." Tsukasa Kadoya smiled with satisfaction, but the smile vanished from his face in the next moment.

Leaning close to Nianzhuo, Tsukasa Kadoya spoke softly but clearly.

"As a knight, I acknowledge you, but the destroyer of the world is yet to come." A black and white door appeared behind him, and Tsukasa Kadoya waved at Nencho with a mysterious smile. "Whether that world is worth destroying is something I'm still thinking about, Nencho!" He then stepped into the blurry black and white screen.

"...This is truly an astonishing process." Looking at the Decade watch face lying in his palm, Nian Zhuo smiled helplessly.

The sounds of my uncle's busy work seemed to have stopped.

Want to go back? I, Miss Oma, will be the first to disagree.

"Ah... I'm sorry to keep you waiting!" The familiar voice came from afar again, and Uncle came out of the inner room with a tray of dishes. Then he saw the table with only Nianzhuo and Miss Fengmo left. "...Eh?"

"Ah...you've worked hard, Uncle!" Zhuang Wu smiled brightly at her uncle and pointed to the empty bowl that Bei Xiaozun had placed to the side. "My friends still have some things to do, so they'll be heading back now. But please enjoy the food!"

"Really? That's great..." Uncle smiled first, then placed the dishes on the tray in front of Nianzhuo again. "Oh dear... it's strange, my doorbell never seems to ring when Zhuangwu's friends arrive or leave... is it broken?" Uncle's puzzled mutterings made Nianzhuo and Zhuangwu turn their heads away awkwardly.

“We can’t exactly say they came from another time and space and have now returned to their own world…” Nian Zhuo awkwardly turned his head, thinking about how to defuse the situation, before seeing the identical dishes laid out on the table. “Ahhh… I’m starving! Thank you, Uncle!”

"Haha, not at all. Since you're Zhuang Wu's friend, please enjoy your meal." After quickly tidying up the tableware left by Xiao Zun, Uncle returned to the inner room. The sound of running water was enough to cover up the conversation between the two.

"Ugh~ that really scared me to death." Afterwards, Zhuang Wu breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but lean on the table, looking at Nian Zhuo who picked up his chopsticks and said, "I'm starting to eat." A slight smile appeared on her lips. "...Is this our first meeting?"

"...Hmm?" Noticing the gaze, Nianzhuo looked at Zhuang Wu with confusion. "Excuse me, Miss Zhuang Wu, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Hmm, no?... By the way, you don't need to be so formal, just call me Zhuang Wu." A little annoyed by Nian Zhuo's honorifics, Zhuang Wu waved her hand casually and said, "This counts as our first meeting, right? Excluding the me from '68...?"

"Indeed..." After all, he had never been here before, and had been traveling back and forth between FGO and the world of Oma Twilight in 2068. This was indeed his first time in the world of Shobo.

"Well then, let me reintroduce myself~ Ah, of course, Nianzhuo, you can just continue enjoying the food and listen to me~" Seeing that Nianzhuo was about to put down his chopsticks, Zhuang Wu waved her hand to indicate that he didn't need to do that. After easing her nervousness, Zhuang Wu took a deep breath.

"Hello, visitor from another world, Nencho. I am Tokiwa Sougo, the Demon King who ushered in an era, created a world, and also destroyed it—Zio Oma." The white and gold crown fell into her proudly smiling hands.

"So that's how it is," Nian Zhuo thought to himself. It seemed he had arrived in the world Zhuang Wu had recreated 18 years later after destroying the original world. But then again… that didn't seem quite right?

"Then why did you pretend to be Oma Zi-O from 68?" He clearly remembered that not long ago, the girl in front of him had admitted that she was Oma Zi-O from 68, and had even signaled to Nian Zhuo not to reveal her identity. She even touched Nian Zhuo's lips with her index finger.

"Hmm~ Thinking about it carefully, did I really admit it?" However, the girl just smiled, neither denying nor confirming. "Maybe I just didn't want you to mention her from '68, who knows~" Then, seeing Nianzhuo's embarrassed expression, Zhuang Wu couldn't help but reveal a mischievous smile.

"Seriously... I'm impressed." Looking at the girl's quirky and lively appearance, Nian Zhuo could easily guess her identity. "Compared to the mature and steady you in '68, your lively appearance now might actually make me happier, right?" He didn't make any absolute statements, after all, no one knew what she had gone through in that world that made her, who was originally so lively, gradually become taciturn.

But looking at the lively Zhuang Wu in front of him, Nian Zhuo couldn't help but show a gratified smile.

"It feels pretty good, so let's keep it like this." He shrugged and silently picked up the miso soup. "Hmm...it tastes really good."

"Thank you for the compliment~" Zhuang Wu's smile remained unchanged as she stood with her hands in her pockets, watching Nian Zhuo devour his meal, without explicitly stating that she was thanking him for that matter.

"...Phew, I'm full. Thank you for the meal." Nian Zhuo placed his chopsticks flat on the bowl, then looked at Zhuang Wu, who was smiling at him, with renewed focus. "So, the new Demon King summoned me here, it couldn't just be for this Decade watch face, could it?"

"What, am I not allowed to give you a gift after knowing about your affairs?" Without saying much, Zhuang Wu pointed to the Decade watch face in Nian Zhuo's hand. "You heard it just now, it's because Kadoya Tsukasa admitted that you are indeed qualified, otherwise this watch face wouldn't be given away so easily, how could I have such great power."

“But if you hadn’t called so many seniors, I don’t think I would have gained Tsukasa Kadoya’s recognition so easily… at least it wouldn’t have been as simple as it is now.” Nian Zhuo himself was also aware that since all his actions in the Third Singularity were known to his seniors, he might have indeed gained Kamen Rider Decade’s trust, but that was just a response to his qualification to have power.

The most important force, military might, won't be so easily obtained from Decade, even if he goes easy on you.

"Hmm...that's a long story." The girl tapped her cheek, her mischievous smile never fading from her face from the beginning. "Keeping up questions isn't a good habit, you know. Just consider this a sudden urge to help you."

The reason given was that I suddenly felt like helping myself; probably no one would believe that.

However, Nian Zhuo met Zhuang Wu's eyes, which were filled with serious emotion, and fell silent.

“I just want you to know, Nianzhuo.” He pointed to himself, then to Nianzhuo. “I am not your enemy, so don’t think too much about it, just accept it.”

“How could I not think too much…” Everything about the girl in front of me was shrouded in mystery, how could Nian Zhuo not be suspicious? “…Then, send me back now, back to the world of FGO. If you hadn’t stopped time, I should have gone back already.”

"Is that so..." Nodding, Zhuang Wu opened the same golden portal behind Nian Zhuo. "Then, I wish you good luck in your martial arts."

"Yes, I will." Without needing to say more, and with no need to continue, Nian Zhuo stepped into the golden portal of time and space.

“Nian Zhuo…?” Watching his figure disappear before her eyes, Zhuang Wu’s smile faded from her sword tip as she played with her hair. “If I were to snatch him away and make him my subject, maybe I could give my future self a good scolding.”

"Who told her to bully me like that~" As if recalling that past, the girl kicked her chair and said loudly.

"Uncle! I'm hungry too! I want something to eat!"

Returning to the Third Singularity

The moment Nianzhuo stepped through the golden door, time seemed to stretch out countless times over.

Then, countless worlds shimmered and expanded within him like bubbles, while his own body continued to shrink.

Everything was being rapidly expanded, pulling Nianzhuo toward one of the worlds.

The whole process took about a second; Nianzhuo had lost the concept of time in that space.

In the end, when Nianzhuo opened his eyes again, a golden door opened in front of him.

What's visible outside is the view before he was taken away by Tsukasa Kadoya.

"Finally, I'm back here." Looking at the world around him, where everything seemed like a double image, Nianzhuo could even clearly see every grain of sand in the air. "This is what the world she stopped looked like..."

"...So here's the question." Looking at everything around him that had stopped, Nian Zhuo scratched his head helplessly. "How do we untangle the time in this frozen world?" Nian Zhuo tapped on the still bushes.