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

"My body, because the disparity in strength between us and the enemy was too great, my body was already completely destroyed!"

Clenching his fists tightly, Nianzhuo bowed to the shopkeeper. "But even so, I must protect Mary. She is my Master, someone I absolutely cannot lose!"

"So please use this body as you see fit, like firewood, as long as it helps save her." Nian Zhuo bowed to the shopkeeper before him, vowing to hold onto this slim hope.

Suddenly, a tablet was tossed over (It's starting!).

Nianzhuo picked it up shakily, and the tablet opened automatically, revealing his future self sitting on the throne of time.

"So, choose. Will you fight EVOLTO again for your so-called ideals, or abandon your ideals and choose me, the future Beast's fate?" A cruel and indifferent voice came from the tablet, accompanied by a sly smile. The future Beast looked at his present self, awaiting his choice.

Kneeling on both knees, Nian Zhuo lowered his head, his gloomy face revealing no emotion.

"Hmph, hahaha!" Like crying, like accepting, Nianzhuo picked up the tablet.

"Then there's only one answer!"

That is! To swear allegiance to you!!!

A snapping sound rang out as Nian Zhuo used his knee to break the tablet in his hand.

"Damn it!" (Nian Zhuo from the future)

"Hahahaha! So this scene is really interesting -- EVOLTO, go, use his body to your heart's content and plunder --" The future beast laughed with great joy, instructing the shopkeeper next to him.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" After kneeling on one knee in greeting, the shopkeeper walked up to Nian Zhuo, his figure transforming into black mist that enveloped Nian Zhuo.

As the black mist dissipated, "Nianzhuo" raised his hand. "A body stronger than in the previous world~ Let's fight to the death, Nianzhuo~"

Cracks began to appear in the Mirror World, and Nian Zhuo's figure flickered, waving goodbye to the Sento who remained there. "Goodbye, Sento~~"

Sento could only watch helplessly as his figure disappeared. "I believe in Nencho. You won't succeed again, Evolto." Transforming into golden specks of light, Sento vanished.

“Oh, right, Evolto—” the previously silent beast spoke up, “Protect those three girls well, don’t touch them.” Pointing to the three figures standing still outside, the beast gave them instructions.

“And,” pointing at Rafe, “this man, beat him to death—”

The mirror world shatters, and reality returns.

"Yo—Rafe, is it?" Nianzhuo raised his head, looking at the bewildered Rafe on the platform. "Following Nianzhuo's orders, I've come to kill you—"

“ciao~”

Disappear as light

Nian Zhuo, shrouded in black mist, finally revealed his figure.

His body was composed of black and white; what remained here was no longer Nian Zhuo, but EVOLTO.

"Yo, Rafe, I'm here to kill you." With boundless madness, he merely raised his hand and altered the surrounding terrain, transforming the area into a garden with mirrored blocks.

However, the joyful smile on Leif's face had long since vanished. He stared intently at the black and white knight below, muttering in disbelief, "You... how could you possibly..." The Demon Pillar's instinctive sense of danger kept telling him that the current "Nian Zhuo"—no, the unfathomable monster below—was extremely dangerous. "Who are you! Monster!"

Meanwhile, his image was also projected onto the Chaldea screen, and even Leonardo da Vinci had already arrived, analyzing the black-and-white data on the screen. Once again, this broadened Dr. Roman's horizons.

"Strength, Agility, Luck—every attribute has reached EX level. Is that really a Heroic Spirit?!" The researchers looked at the analysis results on the screen. In the data preserved by Chaldea, no Heroic Spirit had achieved all EX levels.

However, the monster did it.

For some reason, it started raining in the garden again.

Raindrops pattered on Nianzhuo's armor as he took light steps.

"It's Nianzhuo's wish, so let's save her first." Looking at Mary floating in mid-air, he simply waved his hand.

A massive black hole appeared behind her. Nian Zhuo turned and walked in. The next moment, the black hole unfolded behind Mary.

Rafe's golden magic was ineffective; "Nian Zhuo" held Mary in his arms and gently patted her back.

"Waaaaah..." Clinging tightly to Nianzhuo's armor, Mary poured out her pent-up fear. "Why... why didn't you come to save me? I thought... I thought I'd never see you again..."

"..." The only response she received was Nian Zhuo's silence.

After dropping Mary to the ground, "Nianzhuo" turned to look at Rafe, who was standing on the high platform with a look of surprise and uncertainty, and beckoned to him with his finger.

"You inferior species! Are you looking down on me?!" In a fit of rage, Leif used the power of the Greater Grail to condense a massive beam of magical energy. Each strike possessed the power of a D-rank Noble Phantasm's True Name Release, instantly blasting into Nianzhuo's body.

His figure was engulfed by black smoke, and Rafe smirked. "In that case... you too—"

But it didn't work.

As the smoke cleared, the unharmed black and white knights were revealed to him.

"How! How is this possible?!" Rafe ran around in disbelief. "This is the power of the Greater Grail! How is this possible, how is this possible!" Incredulous, he summoned even more beams of magic, trying to kill the monster below.

However, how could Nianzhuo give him such an opportunity?

The figure vanished into the black hole in an instant, then reappeared behind Rafe. A punch landed on his lower back.

The magic barrier—useless; the Holy Grail—useless. Rafe's figure was struck and landed in the garden.

The raindrops pattered, like someone's weeping, like someone's blessing.

The outcome was decided from the very beginning of the battle.

Neither the Demon Pillar, nor Lev, nor the Holy Grail could withstand a single blow from Evolto.

This creature from Mars possesses enough power to destroy a planet.

Nian Zhuo remained silent, gazing at the path cleared in the garden, before activating the ultimate attack gauge on his belt.

"Flish Time" - The end begins.

It leaped high into the air, a massive black hole appearing behind it. For the first time, the ferocious beast, from which even light could not escape, bared its fangs.

"Black Hole Finish Time Breaker"

“Ready GO ――”

Enveloped in the power of the black hole, the knight kicked at Rafe, who had nowhere to escape below.

"Aaaaaah!" Feeling the destruction and immense pressure coming from above, Leif cried out in despair, "I... I am the Demon God Pillar Flauros! How could I possibly—"

The "Black Hole Finish" sound effect is activated.

Rafe was kicked high into the air by the black hole's energy, and a massive black hole appeared, pulling Rafe into it with an irresistible suction force.

"Ciao~" 'Nian Zhuo' spoke first words, waving slowly with his back to the black hole. It was like a farewell.

With this, Rafe Floros officially retired.

The original garden has finally been transformed back into what it used to be—the large, empty space.

"We...won, right?" Ritsuka looked around at the many twists and turns, this development alone had exceeded her expectations.

But the one I was most worried about was indeed Nianzhuo, who was standing there—

“Nianzhuo (Mr. Nianzhuo)…” Mary and Mashu wanted to step forward, but Nianzhuo stopped them.

Then, the armor of the Black and White Knights cracked open, and streams of blood gushed out.

Even though Evolto controlled his body, the damage inflicted by the light-speed attacks from Lev, combined with the burden of forcibly transforming into a third-tier knight, caused considerable further harm to his already damaged body.

But—it's not over yet.

Only Nian Zhuo could see it; before him, Evolto's figure was also dissipating into purple particles.

"Hmph—I thought you'd collapse under that man's magic beam, but you actually held on with sheer willpower!" Evolto covered his face with one hand, practically doubled over with laughter. "So humans are really interesting. Well then, I'll leave the power of this watch face to you—" He tossed the white watch face to Nianzhuo. Just as his figure was about to disappear, Nianzhuo muttered something behind him.

Then, Evolto's lips parted into a wide smile, as if he had achieved some kind of satisfaction, before the smile faded away.

Finally, Nianzhuo slowly turned around and looked at the three people behind him.

Open your arms and let the blood flow.

"I...I'm back..."

After saying that, his eyelids twitched, and as he looked at the three people running over, Nianzhuo finally collapsed.

Before losing consciousness, the system's voice rang in my mind.

Hidden quest completed.

"Received Evolto Tier 2 Watch Dial x1" "Received Invincible Player Trial Card x1"

――――Restoration of Human Reason――――

The shimmering blue particles engulfed the four figures.

Humanistic Foundation Value: c+

Congratulations, host, the first singularity has ended. There are additional rewards to be claimed.

――Scene Change――

Inside the Temple of the Crowned Time, before Solomon's throne

A black hole suddenly opened, and falling out was none other than the dying Rafe Floros.

A voice came from inside the black hole.

"I spared his life this time because of you, but next time, I won't be so lenient." It was the voice of the Time Beast. After speaking, the black hole disappeared from the spot.

Gazing at the trembling demon pillar on the ground, Solomon rested his chin on his hand, closed his eyes, and slowly pondered.

"The Beast of Time, is it Nian Zhuo? -- Things are getting interesting."

Its origin is the beginning

Body temperature gradually rises, and sensory organs gradually activate.

Like a person who had sunk in the deep sea and surfaced, Nianzhuo struggled and suddenly opened his eyes.

"Ahem!" The first thing that came into view was another expanse of pure white—

The ceiling.

"Ah, this familiar scene again..." Nianzhuo struggled to sit up, but his gaze was drawn to the heavy weight on his right. A head of smooth silver hair came into view, and the petite Mary was dozing gently beside Nianzhuo's hospital bed.

"Sigh..." Nian Zhuo stroked Mary's soft silver hair, a look of heartache flashing in his eyes. "I'm sorry... I made you worry." Even though she had just escaped death herself, she was still here waiting for him...

Mary felt a tremor in her palm and rubbed her eyes, waking up.

"Ah...ah! Nianzhuo! You're awake!" As soon as she woke up, she felt a warm touch on her head. Sure enough, it was her hero who had saved her. "How are you? Are you still feeling unwell...? Have your wounds reopened...?" Mary asked as she felt Nianzhuo's body up and down.