<strong>[You should put on some clothes....]</strong>


    "!!"


    Only then realizing he wasn''t wearing clothes, Karlstein hurriedly got dressed.


    <em>No wonder they were so shocked!</em>


    <em>But why didn''t anyone say anything!</em>


    He sighed and listened to her exnation.


    <strong>[The spare body to possess is just that - a spare. The Metal Domination will be noticeably different. However.]</strong>


    "However?"


    <strong>[It could be said that it''s rather enhanced in terms of electronic devices.]</strong>


    "Hmm."Metal Domination was the ability of an upper Double Number Entity that was subjugated by the Gctic Empire in the past.


    One of the Kaiju that inflicted considerable damage to the Gctic Empire.


    The bastard that handled all sorts of metal masses was a cmity that tormented the Gctic Empire for a long time.


    And it was one of the Kaiju executed by Karlstein''s own hand.


    Metal Domination.


    Although it couldn''t match the Kaiju''s innate ability, it was an ability that the Gctic Empire could utilize to some extent.


    Kaiju Factors weren’t something that sprouted just by nting them. It was an ability that could barely be digested only with Karlstein''s Mental Invariability characteristic.


    At any rate, it wasn''t possible to generate Factors infinitely.


    "That''s more than enough."


    <strong>[Then I will prepare with that in mind.]</strong>


    "What''s the situation?"


    <strong>[It does not seem very good.]</strong>


    "Really? Well, I guess it wasn''t easy."


    <strong>[Still, with KAI and Hyperion joining, we have been able to have a bit of a breather.]</strong>


    "Mm. That''s good. Then what about the control of Debra?"


    <em>I heard that Hyperion''s contribution was significant in governing Debra.</em>


    <strong>[There shouldn''t be any problems. If they have any sense, they would not dare to rebel. And if they are that stupid, they are not worth using.]</strong>


    "Is that so?"


    <em>If Aria says so, it must be.</em>


    "Is there no problem with multiple connections?"


    <strong>[As long as it is not simultaneous connection, there''s no problem since the Avatar is just a terminal like the body I am currently using. More importantly, how is Master''s mental characteristic?]</strong>


    "Hmm.... It''s strange. It seems to be maintained for now."


    <strong>[Is that so?]</strong>


    Aria''s expression brightened.


    "But it feels different from when I''m in my main body."


    <strong>[What do you mean?]</strong>


    <em>It''s hard to exin in words, but...</em>


    <em>I guess if the main body is like an infinite ocean, the Avatar feels like it has a certain limit?</em>


    <em>I don''t know what will happen after the limited seawater dries up.</em>


    <strong>[Then... it could be dangerous.]</strong>


    Aria''s worried gaze turned towards him.


    That was probably what Aria is worried about.


    What if the memories and emotions that have been endured with [Mental Invariability] until now suddenlye flooding back when the mental barrier was removed?


    It was hard to gauge how it would affect him. There might be an aftermath like a dam bursting. Aria didn''t seem to think optimistically that [Mental Invariability] would be maintained forever.


    <strong>[Master must be eternal.]</strong>


    "...Huh?"


    It was a tone that gave him an inexplicable chill, but...


    "R-Right."


    Karlstein could understand. If recalling when he first imnted a Single Number’s Factors, Aria''s worry wasn''tpletely iprehensible.


    <em>Anyway, can''t we just disconnect before it bes a problem?</em>


    <em>Moreover, [Mental Invariability] doesn''t even get scratched by Double Numbers.</em>


    "You''re worrying too much."


    Aria''s mood softened.


    <em>Phew.</em>


    <strong>[Master?]</strong>


    "Yeah?"


    <em>What is it? Is there something else?</em>


    Karlstein became slightly anxious.


    Fortunately, it didn''t seem to be anything serious.


    <strong>[When you enter World this time, please research the silver branches obtained from those beings.]</strong>


    That thing entrusted to Virdel.


    "Alright. I''ll pay special attention to it. Shall we start then?"


    <em>Let''s quickly take care of this and go y in the Xianxia world.</em>


    ***Karon, Commander of the 27th Regiment, 16th Division, 1st Corps of the Debra Defense Force.


    When he appeared on the streets, everyone looked at him with respect.


    Debrans lined up to sprinklerge sums of money for a brief meeting with him.


    The position of a Defense Force Commander was that of a top-tier noble.


    But now…


    "Oh my, you''vee!"


    Karon released the locking mechanism attached to the shoulder te of the martial artist surrounded by heavy iron armor in front of him, helping to remove the armor.


    "Whew. It''s tough."


    "You''ve worked hard!"


    Karon, a blue-skinned Debran, received the armor handed to him, sprayed it with a special solution, and began wiping it until it shone with a rag.


    "How was today''s battle?"


    "Whew. It seems we''ve safely gotten through another day."


    Karon diligently wiped the heavy iron tes that he had carelessly taken off.


    It had been a long time since he''d forgotten about his past glory. No, even if he hadn''t forgotten, he forcibly didn''t recall it.


    His friends who were caught up in past glory had already been demoted to 4th-Grade citizens and were wandering around the slums.


    By a single space battleship.


    And with a single battle, the Debrans realized.


    They absolutely couldn''t win.


    Numbers? It was meaningless.


    As Debrans who had actually ventured into space, they couldn''t help but know the moment they confirmed the specs of a single space battleship.


    The technological gap.


    The gap in civilization.


    They personally realized the enormous gap.


    Yes, with many sacrifices, they might be able to do something about that one ship over there.


    But what about after that?


    <em>Shake shake-</em>


    With just two battles, the Debrans called for surrender immediately.


    It was not just the space battleship; how could they dare to rebel against the force that created this space battleship?


    Of course they couldn’t.


    And so, a single human woman came to the surrendered Debra.


    Governor Keisha Winsler.


    Her rule over Debra began. Citizens were ssified into sses, divided into those who were useful and those who were not.


    After that, exactly 27 rebellions urred. Rebellions that didn''t evenst a single hour.


    The resistance waspletely rooted out, and they were oxidized without any fruitful results.


    And then....


    As time passed, some informative rumors were released and cutting-edge equipment bestowed by her was distributed. With this, the Debrans couldn''t help but revere the Gctic Empire.


    <em>Th-This is possible? What kind of technology is this? Unbelievable!</em>


    <em>What in the world was this Gctic Empire that conquered not just space but even dimensions....</em>


    And then the troop recruitment began.


    Troop recruitment began with all sorts of benefits and rights given as rewards along with a promotion in citizen grade.


    Of course, Karon applied too.


    Not just for the benefits, but he also wanted to experience the Gctic Empire firsthand.


    <em>Just how great could it be.</em>


    <em>Just how excellent could it be.</em>


    <em>Why couldn''t Debra even properly resist?</em>


    <em>Was it a problem with our grit?</em>


    He wanted to know the answer to those questions.


    And so, he arrived at this ce called World.


    <em>Is this really a dimensional war?</em>


    <em>What the...!</em>


    Humans who could fly through the sky even with bare bodies were flying around the battlefield covered in cutting-edge equipment.


    There was even a being called a dragon that used magic, and all sorts of unknown monsters appeared.


    <em>Whoa....</em>


    But was that all?


    <em>Keeeng- sh-</em>


    A ring-shaped sphere floating above the upied territory.


    Blue shes shot from the rotating rings incinerated countless monsters.


    <em>Whoosh- Whoosh-</em>


    And then.


    <em>sh- Boom-</em>


    The space battleship ''Hyperion'' floating high in the sky.


    Although its exterior was reduced, Karon clearly remembered as he was amander.


    The unbelievable power of the ship called ''Hyperion''.


    <em>sh- Boom-</em>


    However.


    "Kuk."


    Gravity so heavy it was hard to even stand.


    Firearms with greatly reduced power.


    Kaiju surging forward like a tidal wave against this.


    After seeing all this with his own eyes, he realized.


    <em>Dimensional war... it''s certainly not easy!</em>


    Even amidst all this, the ship Hyperion was exuding a tremendous presence.


    But what about the Gctic Empire that was waging such a great war?


    "Hoho."


    Moreover…


    The scariest thing was…


    <em>-Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!</em>


    <em>-Gctic! Gctic! Gctic! Gctic! Gctic!</em>


    <em>-For the Gctic Empire! For the Gctic Divine Cult!</em>


    Perfect mental armament.


    Just what kind of person is this ''Your Majesty'' to be worshipped like a god?


    Even as everyone was struggling against the waves of Kaiju, the fighting spirit in people''s eyes didn''t break.


    <em>-We just need to hold on until His Majesty Karlstein arrives!</em>


    <em>-Are we going to show a shameful appearance! Hold on! Fight!</em>


    <em>-We are the Gctic Divine Cult of the great Gctic Empire! Everyone, have pride!</em>


    <em>-For the great Emperor Karlstein! For him!</em>


    <em>Just what kind of human could inspire such fanatical belief....</em>


    Karon''s questions would soon be answered.


    <em>-Everyone bow! It is Emperor Karlstein!</em>


    <em>-His Majesty hase to personallymand!</em>


    <em>-Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!</em>


    <em>-Gctic! Gctic! Gctic! Gctic!</em>


    <em>-Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty!</em>


    A crucible of madness.


    "I-Is that person His Majesty?"


    "The ruler who dominates dimensions...."


    "The Emperor of the Gctic Empire...."


    "Ho. Just being nearby makes my skin tingle."


    "I can''t even breathe."


    The Debrans who hade as supply troops fully realized.


    Indeed, he was no ordinary person!


    The Emperor of the Gctic Empire handled cutting-edge equipment with just a gesture, like they were his own limbs.


    "Activate Overdrive."


    They almost fainted seeing him talk about legendary space battleships and interception turrets as if they were consumables.


    This man was the number one being of the Gctic Empire.


    Indeed…


    As soon as he arrived, the battlefield began to liven up. As if everything until now had been just a prologue.


    The morale of the soldiers that pierced the sky.


    The Emperor''s overflowing confidence and spirit.


    There was not a single thingcking.


    The counterattack of humanity, which had been suffering from waves of Kaiju, began.


    <em>Just what kind of ability will he show?</em>


    Karon''s heart began to pound.


    "F-For the Gctic Empire!"


    So much so that such words spontaneously burst out.