When Alaya and Gaia heard Izumi's words, they screamed inwardly in panic.
What the hell did he think they wanted?
This guy was ridiculously powerful, yet he still liked to run around their already fragile world. On top of that, there was an even more terrifying existence backing him.
If anything were to happen to Izumi here, that being behind him would definitely take action.
And when that happened… their world would truly be finished.
Neither Alaya nor Gaia wanted to deal with him. The two of them simply clung to each other, trembling as they sat there, not daring to move.
Seeing how frightened the two girls were, Izumi let out a helpless sigh.
"Alright, alright. Don't be scared."
"Let's talk. I don't have any ill will toward your world—you both know that."
Hearing his words, the two loli-like girls looked at each other before turning their gazes back to him.
After hesitating for a moment, Alaya finally gathered her courage and spoke first.
"Um… Your Excellency, may I ask what you require of us?"
"If it's something we can do, we will absolutely obey!"
For now, being obedient was the only option. They absolutely could not afford to come into conflict with him.
So Alaya made it clear: as long as it was within her capabilities, she would do it without question.
Hearing that, Izumi smiled.
"Well, it's nothing too serious. I just want you to issue an order."
"Call all the Heroic Spirits to Fuyuki City."
"Let's hold a Heroic Spirit gathering or something."
"Anyway, you've scattered them all over the world. Wouldn't it be nice to gather them and let them have some fun?"
"Besides, they can't really meet each other in the Throne of Heroes. This is such a good opportunity. Think of it as a welfare benefit!"
The two girls were instantly speechless.
…That's it?
They thought something terrible had happened.
Gaia glanced at Alaya and spoke with confusion.
"That's all?"
Izumi nodded.
"Of course. There's also one more thing."
"Please invite those Foreigner-class Heroic Spirits as well."
"I'm sure you can do that, right?"
As he spoke, Izumi looked at Gaia.
Summoning Outer God-related beings was her specialty, after all. Having her bring over Katsushika Hokusai and Abigail and the others sounded pretty interesting.
After hearing his request, Gaia thought for a moment and nodded.
"That's no problem."
"Anything else?"
"Please, just say the word, Boss!"
Her attitude had dropped straight to the lowest possible level. As long as they could satisfy him, they were willing to do anything.
Seeing Gaia so cooperative, Izumi was honestly a bit surprised.
He stared at the two girls for a long time… and suddenly had a bold idea.
"Say… if I asked you to merge the Type-Moon world with my world, would you agree?"
The moment those words were spoken, the two girls instantly became alert.
Alaya rejected him without hesitation.
"We refuse!"
"No way!"
"That's impossible!"
"And you can't do that anyway!"
They absolutely did not want to merge with another world.
If they did, all kinds of chaotic information would flood their consciousness and overwhelm them.
They knew better than anyone what kind of consequences such a fusion would bring.
Given their level of existence, they themselves would not be weakened or bullied.
But after merging, the information of another world would rush into the Root.
Their entire system of laws and foundations would be rewritten.
At that point, they would no longer be themselves.
That was the real reason they refused any world fusion.
Gaia also nodded frantically.
"That's right! I don't want to merge with another world either!"
"I don't like territory that's already been occupied by others!"
Seeing their immediate refusal, Izumi felt rather speechless.
But Alaya's explanation made him curious.
He looked at the black-stockinged girl and asked,
"Can you explain the reason in detail?"
"I want to hear it."
"And honestly, I find it strange. Your world has already connected with mine, yet it hasn't merged."
Hearing that, Alaya and Gaia exchanged glances.
They didn't hide anything and explained the situation clearly.
After listening, Izumi finally understood.
So they were simply afraid of trouble… and afraid of being suppressed.
After all, the world Izumi came from was currently facing invasions and had already integrated many other worlds.
Various pantheons existed there. If they merged into that, they would be tightly restricted.
However, they had misunderstood one thing.
Izumi wasn't talking about merging the Type-Moon world with the EXE world.
He meant merging it with his personal world.
Thinking of this, Izumi smiled and looked at the two girls.
"I'm not talking about the world I came from."
"I mean my own personal world."
"A completely blank world where you can integrate freely."
"Won't you consider that?"
As he spoke, Izumi released the aura of his world.
The moment they sensed the simulated Star Creation and the complete world within him, the two girls were utterly shocked.
"Are you serious?!"
"You actually possess a complete world and divine system?!"
Gaia stared at him in disbelief.
What kind of background did this guy have to own something like that?
As manifestations of the Counter Force, they were extremely familiar with that kind of aura.
They could clearly feel the presence of a fully formed world.
The two girls exchanged a glance.
Their eyes instantly lit up.
If it was this kind of world, they absolutely didn't mind.
Merging into it would not only make them stronger, but also avoid all kinds of trouble.
Although they would gain a superior, it would be incredibly stable.
And more importantly, Izumi was a massive golden thigh to cling to.
Thinking of all this, the two girls immediately stood up and rushed to his side.
They began fawning over him like maids.
Massaging his shoulders and legs, the two of them transformed instantly.
"Hehe… um…"
"So, when will we merge?"
Gaia looked at him with sparkling eyes.
She wanted to do it immediately.
This was far too appealing.
As long as Izumi didn't die, they would continue evolving into stronger existences.
They might even gain the ability to act freely.
Seeing how quickly their attitudes changed, Izumi laughed.
He pulled the two of them into his arms.
"Don't worry. I'll let you merge."
"But before that, you'll need to offer something in return."
The moment he said that, the entire Type-Moon world suddenly began to tremble.
For a moment, many Heroic Spirits were confused.
What was happening?
Why was there an earthquake?
None of them understood.
However, they soon stopped caring.
Because Alaya and Gaia had sent them a message.
All Heroic Spirits were to gather in Fuyuki City.
No one knew what was about to happen.