The moment Kurotsuki Renya moved, pitch-black reiatsu surged outward like an expanding tide.
In the next instant, the surrounding space warped. Thick, inky-black matter engulfed everything, swallowing the battlefield whole. The world twisted, compressed—and then reformed.
When the distortion settled, an enormous digital platform spread beneath their feet. Glowing panels of light flickered across the ground, displaying fluctuating numbers and symbols like a massive electronic interface.
At the center of the field, Kurotsuki Renyastood calmly, scanning his surroundings.
Soi Fon narrowed her eyes.
"What is this place?"
A familiar voice answered calmly.
"This is my Fullbring."
Yukio Hans Vorarlberna stepped forward, adjusting his glasses as the glowing console beneath his feet pulsed with light.
"My Fullbring allows me to convert reality into a game world. As long as you're inside, you must follow the rules I set. Only by clearing the game can you escape."
Soi Fon's expression darkened.
"A space-type Fullbring… troublesome."
Ginjo Kūgo chuckled lightly.
"Surprised? The one you just defeated—Tsukishima—didn't even have time to fully activate his abilities. His power lies in preparation, not frontal combat. Against your sudden assault, defeat was inevitable."
Soi Fon frowned.
"So that's why he fell so easily…"
Still, unease crept into her chest.
Yukio tilted his head slightly.
"Who should enter the game next?"
"I will."
Ginjo stepped forward, his presence immediately changing the atmosphere.
"As the former Substitute Shinigami, it's only fitting."
Black light enveloped him, and in the next moment, he vanished into the digital world.
At the same time, Ginjo appeared before Kurotsuki Renya, his gaze sharp.
"So, you're my opponent."
Renya smiled faintly.
"Looks that way."
Elsewhere — Inside the Game Space
Soi Fon landed lightly on the digital terrain, instantly analyzing her surroundings.
"So this is your domain…"
A voice echoed behind her.
"This world exists solely for battle."
Tsukishima Shūkurō stepped out of the shadows, Book of the End resting in his hand.
Soi Fon's eyes narrowed.
"So you're the one I'll be facing."
"Yes," Tsukishima replied calmly. "And only one of us will leave."
Without hesitation, Soi Fon vanished.
A sonic boom echoed as she reappeared behind him, Suzumebachi already thrust forward.
But Tsukishima twisted his body just enough for the blade to graze past.
"So fast…" he muttered.
In an instant, Soi Fon vanished again—then reappeared, striking once more.
Buzz!
A black butterfly-shaped mark bloomed on Tsukishima's body.
"Hōmonka," she said coldly. "One more hit, and you die."
Tsukishima looked down at the mark, then smiled faintly.
"So that's how it works."
He raised his blade and slashed
The mark vanished.
Soi Fon's eyes widened.
"You erased it?"
Tsukishima nodded.
"My Book of the End allows me to rewrite the past of anything I cut. That mark… never existed."
Soi Fon gritted her teeth.
"Tch. Then I'll just strike again."
She moved—faster than before.
But suddenly, black tendrils erupted from the ground, forcing her to leap back.
Tsukishima spoke calmly.
"I've already altered the past of this terrain. Every step you take is one I've prepared for."
He raised his blade.
"Your defeat was decided the moment you entered this world."
Soi Fon vanished once more
Then appeared behind him.
"I don't care about your tricks."
Her blade pierced forward.
But at that moment—
A figure appeared behind Tsukishima.
A tall silhouette, horned mask gleaming, lightning crackling around him.
A spear of condensed spiritual pressure drove straight through Tsukishima's chest.
Blood sprayed.
Tsukishima's eyes widened in disbelief.
"W-What…?"
Soi Fon froze.
"Kurotsuki… Renya?"
Renya stood silently behind Tsukishima, his mask humming with power.
"I'm done watching."
He twisted the spear.
Tsukishima collapsed, his ability dissolving as the false pasts unraveled.
The game space shattered.
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Return to Reality
The black world crumbled, revealing Yukio and Riruka standing frozen in shock.
Tsukishima's body fell lifelessly to the ground.
Yukio staggered back.
"He… he's dead…?"
The crushing pressure emanating from Renya made breathing difficult.
Ginjo clenched his teeth.
"So that's your true power…"
Riruka trembled, tears filling her eyes.
"You killed him…"
Renya lowered his weapon.
"You tried to kill us first."
He looked at Riruka, his voice calm but cold.
"And you helped bring me here."
Her legs gave out as she collapsed, sobbing.
Renya exhaled slowly.
"This ends now."
Above him, crimson energy gathered, spiraling into a destructive beam.
The shattered remnants of the game world began to collapse entirely.
The battlefield trembled.
The Fullbringers realized
This was not a fight they could win.
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