Only 1,000 points for a Teigu…
Esdeath narrowed her eyes slightly, but her interest didn't fade—instead, it deepened.
"If that's the case…"
She looked at Senju Kayo and continued calmly:
"Then how do I sell the power within my body?"
Kayo didn't hesitate.
She placed a device on the table and pushed it toward Esdeath.
"Place your hand here."
"It will evaluate everything you possess."
Esdeath raised a brow—but complied immediately.
The moment her slender hand touched the surface—
A surge of energy swept through her entire body.
Then, a transparent interface appeared before her eyes.
[Demon's Extract (Mahapadma)]
Ice manipulation ability
Buyback Price: 50,000 points
[Battlefield Experience]
Combat experience accumulated through countless wars
Buyback Price: 50 points
"…Hah."
Esdeath's lips twitched.
"Why is my battlefield experience only worth 50?"
Kayo looked at her with mild exasperation.
"Because we don't lack that here."
She tapped the screen lightly.
"Many people here are veterans of countless battlefields."
"And some… are far beyond that."
With a flick of her finger, several abilities appeared before Esdeath.
[Battle Continuation] — 500,000 points
Allows survival unless receiving fatal damage; enables continued combat even when critically wounded.
[Instinct] — 500,000 points
Near-future prediction through heightened combat senses.
[Mind's Eye] — 500,000 points
Refined perception and calm judgment in battle; the ability to always find the optimal path to survival.
Esdeath's eyes narrowed slightly.
Compared to these—
Her "experience" truly was insignificant.
"And that's not all."
Kayo continued casually.
"Here—take a look at these."
A massive list appeared.
Countless combat experiences.
Each one belonging to warriors who had survived endless wars.
Some priced in the tens of thousands.
Others… far higher.
Esdeath fell silent.
"…So even experience can be mass-produced here."
For the first time, she genuinely felt it—
This place was fundamentally different.
After a brief pause, she spoke decisively:
"I'll sell both the Teigu and my battlefield experience."
Kayo nodded.
"Understood."
With a simple gesture, a black card materialized in her hand.
A nearby girl scanned it—
1,050 points appeared instantly.
Kayo handed the card over.
"Here."
"It will explain its functions to you automatically."
Esdeath took the card, examining it briefly.
But instead of leaving, she asked:
"…Tell me."
"How many people in this world are as strong as you?"
Kayo tilted her head slightly.
"…You want to fight someone?"
Then she pointed in a direction.
"There's a combat zone over there."
"You'll probably find Jibril there—she's a battle fanatic."
"As for your question…"
She paused.
"…I don't know."
"There are plenty stronger than me."
"And I'm not even a combat-type."
Esdeath's pupils shrank.
Not… a combat-type?
Yet this girl could already threaten her existence.
What kind of monsters lived in this world?
"…I see."
After a moment, Esdeath smiled faintly.
"Thank you."
Then she turned—and walked toward the combat zone.
...
The moment she stepped inside—
She froze.
Above the arena, a winged woman hovered in the sky.
Jibril
Below, a blonde woman gripped a radiant spear.
Artoria Pendragon
Then—
Jibril spoke.
"Tenka!"
A devastating beam of power descended from the heavens.
But Artoria responded instantly.
Her spear shone with divine brilliance.
"Holy Spear—Release Restraint! Rhongomyniad!"
BOOM!!
Golden light and violet destruction collided.
The shockwave spread outward—
Yet the arena remained completely intact.
...
Esdeath's breath caught.
"…Incredible."
Then—
Her lips slowly curled into a wide, thrilled smile.
"HAHAHAHA!!"
"This… THIS is the kind of place I've been searching for!"
Her laughter echoed through the stands.
Spectators nearby glanced at her with tired expressions.
Another one snapped…
Unbothered, Esdeath took a seat.
Her eyes burned with anticipation.
She would observe.
Learn the rules.
And then—
Fight.
...
Below, the battle concluded.
This time, Artoria stood victorious.
Meanwhile, Jibril—
Shrank into the form of a small child.
...
"…What?"
Esdeath blinked.
Then laughed again, even more delighted than before.
"This world…"
"…just keeps getting better."