Asuna had still been lost in her thoughts…
…when the black-robed man had already arrived in front of Kayo's counter.
The atmosphere shifted instantly.
"Miss Kayo."
His voice was calm, dignified—carrying the weight of a ruler.
"I have brought a collection of secret manuals and ancient texts. Please evaluate their worth."
This man—
—was Ying Zheng.
But not the one from the Type-Moon world.
This was a version of the First Emperor from another anime world.
This was his second visit to the Dimensional City.
The first time he came, he had been completely captivated.
Especially after discovering that this place actually possessed something like an elixir of immortality.
That alone had shaken him to the core.
So he returned to his world…
…and mobilized his entire empire.
He gathered countless cultivation techniques, martial manuals, and secret scriptures.
Everything.
All of it—
—for one goal.
To exchange them for eternal life.
Behind him, several attendants carefully carried stacks of ancient scrolls and jade-bound texts.
Kayo nodded slightly.
Without wasting any time, she pulled out a scanning device and began analyzing the items.
The machine emitted a soft hum.
Moments later…
The result appeared.
Kayo glanced at the display and spoke flatly:
"A total of 120,000 points."
"Do you wish to sell all of them?"
Ying Zheng's eyes flickered.
A trace of disappointment passed through them.
…This was lower than he expected.
But only for a moment.
Soon, his expression hardened once more.
"…Proceed."
He understood.
In this place…
These techniques were likely nothing special.
Only something truly extraordinary—
—could command a higher price.
Kayo nodded and accepted all the materials.
Then she transferred the points to him.
Transaction complete.
Ying Zheng didn't leave.
Instead, he remained where he stood…
…and began browsing.
Since he now had points—
he had to spend them.
Even if it wasn't enough for true immortality yet…
He could at least purchase items to extend his lifespan.
After all—
in Izumi's city, longevity items were practically the cheapest things available.
...
Meanwhile…
Elsewhere in the city—
Izumi had already noticed everything.
"…Ying Zheng, huh."
He stroked his chin thoughtfully.
Then—
a mischievous grin spread across his face.
Snap.
With a single finger snap—
he sent a message to someone.
...
At that very moment—
inside a lavish golden bar—
a certain emperor was leisurely enjoying himself.
He suddenly paused.
"…Hmm?"
He glanced at the message.
"Another version of me?"
A smirk formed.
"…Interesting."
He placed his glass down.
Then stood up—
—and walked out without hesitation.
Upstairs, a small golden-haired figure stomped down angrily.
"You did it again!!"
"You didn't pay!!"
Kid Gilgamesh was furious.
At the bar counter, another version of Gilgamesh clicked his tongue in annoyance.
This bar—
was a financial disaster.
Everyone who came here was either stronger than him…
or crazier than him.
And almost none of them paid.
Fortunately, he wasn't relying on the bar for income anyway.
Whenever he needed points—
he could just sell a few Noble Phantasms.
After all…
There were multiple Gilgameshes.
Their treasury was practically endless.
Still—
it was irritating.
...
Back at the plaza—
Ying Zheng was still selecting items…
When suddenly—
Whoosh.
A figure descended from the sky.
Landing right beside him.
"Are you Ying Zheng?"
"The version of me from another world?"
Ying Zheng's brows furrowed.
He turned—
—and the moment he saw the man…
His pupils shrank.
That presence…
It felt—
familiar.
"…Another me?"
The man before him raised his chin arrogantly.
"Let me guess."
"You're still stuck ruling Qin… that tiny little land?"
"You haven't even wiped out the remnants of the Six States?"
"…How embarrassing."
"I've already expanded into space."
His tone was utterly casual.
But every word—
—was a slap to the face.
Ying Zheng's expression darkened instantly.
"…You—"
He suppressed his anger and coldly replied:
"There is no need for your commentary."
"I will deal with those remnants myself."
The other Ying Zheng chuckled.
"…Don't misunderstand."
"I'm not looking down on you."
"…Actually, I am."
"Your world is simply too weak."
"By the time you finish your unification…"
"You'll probably die of old age."
He glanced at the items Ying Zheng was browsing.
"…Buying lifespan extensions?"
A smug grin spread across his face.
"Funny."
"I've already achieved immortality."
"What you're chasing…"
"I've long surpassed."
"Not only that—"
"I unified the world."
"Became something beyond humanity."
"My people?"
"They're immortal too."
He paused.
Then delivered the finishing blow:
"…You're still far too lacking."
...
Somewhere nearby—
Izumi nearly burst out laughing.
This guy…
He's having way too much fun.
...
Meanwhile—
Ying Zheng's fists clenched tightly.
His veins bulged.
Behind him, his attendants were completely stunned.
Two emperors—
…from different worlds—
…arguing like this?
This was beyond surreal.
But the other Ying Zheng wasn't done.
"Oh right."
"I heard your empire collapses in the second generation?"
"…How pathetic."
That—
was the breaking point.
"Enough!!"
Ying Zheng's voice thundered.
His aura surged violently.
"I have no interest in your boasting!"
"My history has already changed!"
"What was destined to happen—"
"—will never come to pass again!"
His eyes burned with fury.
Ever since arriving in this city…
He had learned of his historical fate.
The fall of Qin.
The betrayal of Zhao Gao.
The chaos that followed.
So what did he do?
He returned—
—and erased every threat.
Completely.
Ruthlessly.
His empire…
…would not fall again.
Not now.
Not ever.
And now—
having reached this place—
His future…
would be rewritten entirely.