Inori is the female protagonist of Guilty Crown. With her pale pink hair, deep crimson eyes, and exquisite beauty, she could effortlessly capture anyone's gaze.
In terms of her physique, appearance, and personality, Inori was undoubtedly a girl who could enchant anyone.
Back on Earth, Qin Yi was utterly captivated by this character, even shedding tears over her tragic fate in the series finale.
This two-dimensional woman was someone he revered, a goddess in his eyes.
However, after arriving in King's World, the pressure to survive and the complexities of the various worlds forced Qin Yi to abandon his former goddess and dreams. His sole focus was now on staying alive, and his daily deliberations centred on advancing to ever more powerful worlds. He entrusted the lower-tier worlds to his generals.
This was the vision of a king.
When an expert grows angry, they wield their sword against even greater experts. When a weakling's rage flares, their blade descends upon the weaker still.
What Qin Yi never expected was to see this goddess from his youth here in the Imperial Palace.
"Inori," he murmured, slowly lifting his head and smiling faintly. "You've certainly gone to great lengths."
Clad in the Black Dragon Robe, Qin Yi strode forward, his gaze imperial and his presence radiating majesty and authority. He resembled a young emperor, commanding absolute reverence.
Raising his right hand, he gently lifted the pink-haired woman's chin with his index finger and met her gaze.
"My ministers wish to select you as my consort. Do you object?"
Inori met the young emperor's gaze steadily, her eyes wavering slightly. Compared to Ouma Shuu, the young man she knew, this emperor radiated a far more formidable presence, dominating, even oppressive. Even a mere exchange of glances sent terrifying pressure into her soul.
"They say that marrying you will save Shuu!" Inori said calmly, her voice gentle yet melodious, each word resonating like heavenly music.
"Oh?" Qin Yi's gaze sharpened as he glanced at Gandalf, who merely offered a faint smile.
"Then what is your relationship with Shuu?"
"He's my younger brother. If saving him means marrying you, I'm willing to do it," Inori said softly.
Qin Yi chuckled, lowered his right hand, and returned to his seat. He picked up his helmet, put it on, and stopped looking at Inori.
"You stay here."
"Gandalf, revive that boy, Shuu."
"This marriage... I approve."
Gandalf paused, then chuckled. "Then allow me to offer my premature congratulations to our king."
Gandalf turned and prepared to leave the Imperial Palace. But Qin Yi waved his hand.
"Oh, Gandalf, have them bring me another helmet."
Upon hearing this strange request, Gandalf shook his head with a helpless smile, already understanding what the king intended.
Moments later, a guard brought the helmet. Qin Yi thrust it into Inori's hands.
She stared at him with her clear eyes, her dazed expression utterly adorable.
"Come on, let's play games!"
"Damn it, those bastards! They've been mocking me all day. Well, I'll show them! I can get a pretty girl too!"
Qin Yi's face twisted into a ferocious grimace as he slammed the gaming helmet onto his head.
Determined to avenge his previous humiliation, he was set on erasing the shame of flirting with a girl, only to discover that she was gay!
"Huh?"
Inori's eye twitched as she suddenly realized that the formerly arrogant young emperor now seemed like an ordinary man.
Having followed Qin Yi's instructions to put on the helmet, create an account, and marry him in the game, she found the young emperor's interests utterly incomprehensible.
In the game, Qin Yi spent a fortune to become a top-tier player. He then wooed and married an unparalleled beauty, sparking envy among countless other players, only to be met with even more ridicule.
Undeterred, Qin Yi stood triumphantly at the top of the game world's highest platform, giving everyone a thumbs-up and then flipping it down.
"See that? Your daddy's the best!"
Standing behind him, Inori blinked, struggling to suppress her laughter.
"Your Majesty, is the Queen's only duty to play games with you?"
Qin Yi roared with laughter and wrapped his arm around Inori as they logged out.
"Of course not! As the queen, you have far more important duties!"
Standing up and stretching, Qin Yi's gaze swept over Inori.
"But Inori..."
"This emperor likes you. There are some things I can't bear to let you do."
Inori tilted her head, her expression adorably puzzled.
"Sing me a song," Qin Yi suddenly requested.
"What song would you like to hear, Your Majesty?" Inori asked.
"Pleasant Goat!" Qin Yi replied.
Inori blinked, a hint of bewilderment flickering in her eyes, but she didn't hesitate.
Inori's voice was truly heavenly. Even a children's song sounded ethereal, causing Qin Yi to close his eyes in blissful enjoyment.
He had never hesitated in choosing her as his consort. A woman like her left no room for hesitation.
He could never forget Jing Tian's words at the end of the Immortal Sword world:
"Those you cherish, you must never betray!"
Although he was aware of Ban's journey to Mount Shu, he neither intervened nor made it public, choosing instead to silently await the outcome.
Many emperors in the King's World had transcended mortal desires long ago. The seven emotions and six desires were mere seasonings in their lives. Power, women, and wealth were easily acquired; their sole focus was on strength and the evolution of civilization.
Three months later, the Grand Generals returned.
"The world of Under One Person (The Outcast) has been conquered! Fu Hōhō has been delivered to the Imperial Palace!"
"The world of The Legend of Qin has been conquered! Yan Lingji has been gifted to our King!"
"The world of Tokyo Ghoul has been conquered! Kaneki Ken has pledged his service to our king."
"The Giant Gene Potion for world conquest in the Attack on Titan universe has been developed by the National Research Department and is ready for immediate distribution and implementation!"
'...'
One by one, the originally planned worlds were swiftly conquered.
Qin Yi sat regally deep within the Imperial Palace, his face obscured by a beaded curtain. The assembled ministers could only glimpse his icy, sharp, and domineering gaze.
By this time, the Minor Immortal Realm had transformed and ascended into outer space. There, a colossal space station had been constructed to become the true Immortal Realm above the heavens!
"Generals, you have all performed exceptionally well!"
"The Central Institute of Human Resources will assess your merits and distribute appropriate rewards!"
Qin Yi spoke calmly, issuing his command.
Then, he slowly extended his right hand, and King's Strength surged forth with overwhelming force.
In an instant, the stellar bodies within his eyes were replenished. Oceans, deserts, forests, and bizarre landscapes materialized within King's World.
This time, he had completely restored the entire planet in just three hours.
With this, Qin Yi's King's World was fully established, a fusion of multiple worlds and civilizations forming an immensely powerful Divine Nation, in which the Immortal and Mortal Realms were completely separate!
'Now, it's time to perfect the Underworld Realm!'
His gaze sharpened and a hint of solemnity settled in his heart.
The Shinigami civilization, ranked at Starlight Level 7, meant that this task would be far from easy.
(End of Chapter)
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