Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki.

"She personally hopes to go out with you once."

"Qiang——!"

Amidst the clashing of swords, a crescent-shaped sword aura, seemingly capable of tearing through space and spanning half of it, suddenly burst forth from a certain location like a flash of light.

Even though the sharp sword energy was still some distance away from Makoto Haramura, his skin could already feel the intense stinging sensation.

"It's been a long time since we last met. You've given me such a generous gift right off the bat."

Haramura Makoto chuckled, and a surge of powerful magic erupted from his body, instantly conjuring a blood-red demonic sword in his hand.

The hand was slowly raised.

Immediately, he swung his sword.

"choke--!"

Amidst the melodious cries of swords and blades, a sharp, piercing light suddenly appeared, tearing through space and landing upon the massive sword energy.

"puff--!"

Like chopsticks snapped in two, the blade, which had been charging forward, suddenly stopped, then exploded into two pieces, scattering into energy waves that spread in all directions amidst a deafening roar.

"So, in your eyes, has my swordsmanship deteriorated?"

Makoto Haramura, who was speaking, had already left the original spot and appeared elsewhere.

His hand was on a girl's body as he spoke with a familiar air.

"There has been no regression, but it also seems like there has been no progress."

"It's just that your power has increased a lot."

Without any emotion, the girl seemed to offer the most objective assessment of how her attack had shattered with that single blow.

This is a woman whose entire body radiates a pure white glow.

She wore armor like a Valkyrie, her slender hands each holding a sword, which hung gently at her sides. Her long, white hair, reaching her waist, swayed and fluttered in the breeze, making her look like a saint.

This female swordsman's features were so strikingly beautiful that they were breathtaking.

"To be recognized as the world's strongest swordsman, I think I should be proud."

Haramura Makoto smiled, withdrew his hand from the other person's shoulder, turned and walked directly to the girl's side.

"Long time no see, Xiao Ai."

"It hasn't been that long. If I count from my perspective, it's only been a little over a year."

Perhaps it's because Makoto Haramura's way of addressing someone sounds a bit too intimate.

Two blushes rose on the girl's flawless face. She pursed her lips and whispered.

That's right, this female swordsman is Edelweiss.

Makoto Haramura's 001 observation of the world brought back Edelweiss, the world's strongest swordsman, known as the "Flying Wing".

"When you're like this, it breaks my heart."

Makoto Haramura pretended to clutch his chest.

Then, perhaps realizing that his appearance was a bit exaggerated, he laughed out loud and then descended from the sky with Edelweiss.

There's no need to worry about the two people's attacks damaging anything on the highest level of this miniature garden.

You should know that this place was built by White Yaksha strictly according to the original miniature garden, and it is absolutely sturdy.

"It seems you've gotten quite a bit stronger too."

"You've chosen a world that will help you grow?"

Landing beside the White Demon, Makoto Haramura asked with some curiosity.

Don't be fooled by how easily he suppressed Edelweiss just now. In fact, according to his assessment, Edelweiss is definitely 10% to 20% stronger than before.

Don't think that one or two percent is a small amount.

It's important to understand that the 001 observation world was not a low-level martial arts world; it was quite powerful.

Edelweiss is the strongest among them, so it's already terrifying that he can increase by 10% or 20%.

"I wouldn't call it growth; I just went to a disgusting world and slaughtered their entire country."

"As for the opponent, I did encounter someone inside who was quite good at using ice."

"However, this person's personality is too twisted, and I don't think she meets your criteria, so I didn't go easy on her."

Chapter 289 People See Reality

"Really? It doesn't matter what these things are, just do as you please."

Makoto Haramura replied nonchalantly.

He was someone who had absolutely no connection to him. Even if it was actually useful, would he blame Edelweiss for it?

Do not make jokes.

"Did you bring back the system from that world?"

"If the sandbox assessment is successful, it can also be transformed into a new spirit attribute for you."

"Regardless of its strength or weakness, it can at least be considered as your future funding."

The miniature garden is a very cruel place where people and land can be sold, and it's all done by force.

High-quality spirit stones are arguably the most important source of funding for each community.

After all, in the miniature garden, spirit represents power.

For example, even an ordinary person can instantly become a powerful being with a five-figure spirit level if they obtain one.

This demonstrates the importance of Lingo in the miniature garden.

"She did bring this back."

"But that thing of hers called Imperial Arms is worth at most six figures, so it's better than nothing."

White Demon yawned and waved his hand.

"Teigu?"

Makoto Haramura frowned slightly, feeling as if he had heard of this somewhere before.

"Never mind, I can't remember."

"Xiao Ai, do you want to come with me this time?"

There are just too many invalid memories in his brain. Many things are buried deep in the past, so it's really difficult for him to recall things that he doesn't remember well.

So, if you can't think of something, then don't even think about it.

"Your swordsmanship has fallen far behind."

Edelweiss looked a little embarrassed as he turned his head away.

"OK then."

……

This is Milan—

Italy's second-largest city, a beautiful city known worldwide as a fashion capital and a world art capital.

Strolling casually through the streets of this famous art capital, admiring the foreign scenery I've never seen in other worlds, I attracted the attention of many foreigners along the way.

The superior physical attributes of the Celestial Spirits brought Makoto Haramura not only a powerful physique and eternal lifespan, but also an outstanding appearance and physique that could never be born in the human world.

Especially those noble pale golden eyes, and the alluring star beast within him—any woman who sees him will be captivated and unable to resist his charm.

In just a few short streets, I've already lost count of the number of foreign beauties who have approached me to chat.

However, he had absolutely no interest in paying attention to those foreign beauties.

It's simply because he already has a Valkyrie who transcends the mortal realm by his side.

What makes this world so special?

Edelweiss dismissed a clueless man who tried to invite her to dinner with a sharp look.

In fact, when Edelweiss arrived in this romantic city, he received just as much attention as Makoto Haramura.

After all, Makoto Haramura's appearance still largely reflects the characteristics of an East Asian.

Edelweiss, on the other hand, had a thoroughly Western appearance, an attraction that was fatally appealing to foreign gentlemen who considered themselves highly charming.

but.

Putting aside her own personality.

She already has a man who is so outstanding that she can only look up to him from behind, so why would she go back and pick someone from the trash heap to disgust herself?

So, from the moment she came into this world, she has been constantly observing and examining it.

If she were to come to this world on her own, it would indeed very likely be a world of completely ordinary people.

She had already experienced this situation once before.

The first mission she participated in was in an ordinary world. It had nothing special about it, and human technological development was quite average. She solved the problem in that world in less than a month.

However, she came with Makoto Haramura this time.

How could it be so simple?

"It seems you're not very good at searching."

Makoto Haramura shrugged, chuckled, and stopped in his tracks.

His sharp gaze, like that of a hawk aiming at its prey from high above, fixed on the southeast direction.

"There?"

Edelweiss's brow furrowed slightly.

She sensed nothing unusual about Haramura Makoto; all she could see was a peaceful scene.

"Of course you still can't see it now."

"This is only because you lack the means to sense divine energy, and also because that avatar hasn't activated its power."

Makoto Haramura's lips curled up slightly.

"Let's go take a look first. Our journey to uncovering the truth of this world will begin here."

……

This is inside a bustling commercial street.

A girl with short, pure white hair, wearing a white, off-the-shoulder robe in the style of ancient Greece, walked barefoot down the street.

Despite her exquisite appearance that could easily attract attention, the people around her seemed to completely ignore her, hurrying past her and even passing right through her.

The girl raised her head, revealing her dark eyes.

Whether she suddenly sensed something or not, her eyes suddenly narrowed.

Judging from its appearance, it has eyes that are somewhat like a snake's.

"Hmm? My snake... has disappeared again."

The ancient earth goddess, Pallas Athena, let out a regretful sigh.

The wisdom of the Mother of Heaven, the nobility of the Mother of Earth, and the sublimity of the Lord of the Underworld.

This is her essence: the ancient earth mother goddess, the most exalted of the three.

It is because of this exalted status that Athena is worshipped by humankind in various mythologies.

Metis, Medusa, Knight, Yanata, Yatana, Asherah...

These are all names that Athena was born with in legends during that ancient era, and they can also be considered as Athena's alter egos.

But it is precisely because of these numerous clones that her original essence has been separated to some extent.

That's why she was defeated by the evil God of Steel in ancient times, causing her essence to be transformed into divine artifacts and left behind on the earth.

This divine artifact was called 'the serpent' by Athena.