Yuyuko Saigyouji looked utterly confused by Izumi's sudden question.
Why would he suddenly ask whether she had cut Youmu Konpaku's salary?
Even Izumi himself seemed puzzled.
"Then why is she so weak?"
"With the amount of points she should have access to, she ought to be buying sword techniques and improving herself constantly, right?"
"But her strength barely seems to have changed…"
Hearing that, Yuyuko froze for a moment.
Before she could answer, however, Yukari Yakumo suddenly spoke up.
"Oh, I know about this."
"Ran mentioned it to me before."
"That little Youmu apparently doesn't want to rely on other people's sword techniques."
"She wants to temper herself and become stronger through her own effort."
"So instead of spending the points Yuyuko gives her, she's been saving them all."
Yukari paused before adding with amusement,
"She said she wanted to buy food for Yuyuko later."
"I have to admit… Youmu is surprisingly dependable."
The moment Izumi heard that explanation, his expression became even stranger.
Why did that girl suddenly feel like someone traumatized by poverty?
Thinking about it carefully…
It actually made perfect sense.
After all, Yuyuko possessed an almost supernatural talent for bankrupting her own household.
Back then, Youmu had practically needed to borrow money everywhere just to keep Hakugyokurou functioning.
Even now, despite Izumi providing them with effectively endless points, Youmu still retained the habit of carefully saving every bit she could.
It was obvious she had been scarred by years of financial suffering.
Poor girl.
Meanwhile, Yuyuko's eyes instantly reddened after hearing Yukari's explanation.
She looked genuinely moved.
"Youmu…"
Then she immediately wrapped herself around Izumi and began tracing circles on his chest with her finger.
"Honey~"
"Can you help Youmu a little?"
"No matter what you want afterward, I'll satisfy you."
Her voice carried a soft pleading tone.
Hearing that, Izumi rolled his eyes helplessly.
"Alright, alright. I know."
"Don't worry."
"I'm not going to mistreat that girl."
Truthfully, Izumi was quite fond of Youmu.
And besides—
As a small and adorable sword-wielding girl, she absolutely deserved proper care.
Thinking that, Izumi suddenly took out a glowing divine core.
After rubbing his chin thoughtfully, he muttered,
"I'll give her this."
"Hopefully she'll be able to handle its power."
The object in his hand was none other than the Divinity of the Sword God.
Ever since the dimensional worlds began fusing together, countless strange divine authorities had naturally formed within Izumi's world.
Among them were all kinds of bizarre godheads.
And this particular one…
Was undoubtedly perfect for Youmu.
After all, she specialized entirely in swordsmanship.
There was hardly a better match for her existence.
The moment Izumi revealed the divine core, both Yukari and Yuyuko immediately focused on it.
Yukari especially looked rather jealous.
"So when are you planning to give our side some godheads too?"
"I want one as well."
Hearing that complaint, Izumi immediately shot her a deadpan look.
"Can't you make them yourself now?"
"You already possess ridiculously powerful spiritual power."
"You should be fully capable of creating divinities on your own."
"Why are you still asking me for help with this?"
"Go ask the Halloween Queen."
"She'd probably be willing to teach you."
Izumi sounded genuinely speechless.
But the moment Yukari heard that explanation, her eyes immediately lit up.
"That's possible?"
"I see…"
"Then I'll ask her about it later."
She smiled happily.
If possible, Yukari genuinely wanted her shikigami to keep up with her growth.
After all, everyone else around them was becoming stronger and stronger.
There was no way her side could afford to fall behind.
Izumi, meanwhile, could not be bothered paying further attention to her thoughts.
He casually tossed the Sword God Divinity into the air.
The instant it left his hand—
It vanished.
And at that exact moment, far away within the tournament arena, the divine core suddenly materialized directly in front of Youmu.
"Huh?"
Youmu froze in shock.
The moment the godhead appeared, countless nearby swordsmen immediately sensed it as well.
After all, everyone present specialized in blades.
Naturally, their senses toward sword-related power were extraordinarily sharp.
Almost instantly, everyone realized what that divine core represented.
And the entire arena erupted into commotion.
Before anyone could react further—
The Sword God Divinity directly fused into Youmu's body.
The moment the others saw that happen, greed immediately appeared in many eyes.
Even though they did not fully understand what it was…
They instinctively knew it had to be an incredible treasure.
And greed easily clouded reason.
Several individuals immediately rushed toward Youmu without hesitation.
"Hand over that thing!"
In an instant, multiple figures appeared in front of her, attempting to forcefully seize the divinity.
They had completely forgotten one very important fact.
This was not their world.
And yet they still dared act recklessly here.
Before Youmu could even process the situation—
A crimson spear suddenly pierced through the chest of the man who had shouted first.
Puchi!!
Blood sprayed across the arena.
Then a cold voice echoed out.
"So…"
"Do you people think we don't exist?"
The speaker was none other than Scáthach.
At some point, she had already appeared nearby.
Standing beside her were Artoria Pendragon and several others.
Without exception—
Every single one of them held a weapon in hand.
Some people who originally intended to join the抢夺 instantly sobered up after seeing the scene before them.
A terrifying realization hit them immediately.
They had just kicked a hornet's nest.
And an even more horrifying fact soon followed.
These women…
Actually dared to kill.