Multiverse: Why does the world show a health bar? !

Magicians, a common element in various games. Before meeting Index, Kamijou Touma's impression of magicians was entirely limited to "hand-throwing fireballs." 

But since the summer, after encountering Index, Kamijou had met enough magicians to change that perception. 

There was the alchemist who had mastered the ultimate secret art, *"Golden Alchemy,"* allowing him to achieve anything he believed in. 

There was the temporary creation of an original grimoire, embodied as a temporary blonde, big-breasted older sister. 

There was the *Queen of the Adriatic*, a spiritual weapon representing an entire fleet. 

... 

As a resident of Academy City, Kamijou Touma's understanding of magicians deepened. Especially after Index explained the concept of a **"Magic Name."** 

—Magicians become magicians because they have a wish to fulfill, and their Magic Name serves as a reminder of that wish on their journey. 

Yes, for magicians, magic is merely a tool, a means to achieve their goals. 

The Grimoires in Index's mind were not his ultimate goal. He had his own reasons. 

So, Kamijou asked. 

He asked what the other's purpose was. 

Because he thought of Yamisaka Ouma, the Shinto magician. 

"Do you think I'm that Shinto magician? That ordinary man? I'm different from him, Kamijou Touma, no, *Mr. Touma*." 

Li Mo spoke. 

He could sense the dangerous aura emanating from Kamijou's right hand. 

—Yes, that was the **"Imagine Breaker,"** capable of erasing all "supernatural powers." 

In fact, he knew more about Kamijou Touma than the boy himself. 

**"Imagine Breaker."** 

It was the embodiment of all magicians' wishes. It was the world's origin, the world's reference point. 

So, the question arose: 

For an otherworldly visitor like himself, would it expel him? 

Probably not, as the "reference point" of this world had no record of him, but he was still flesh and blood. 

Then, as a non-human, would he be affected? Even if this body still had human attributes, he was not purely human. 

Would the power flowing through his blood be affected? After a moment's thought, Li Mo felt it wouldn't. 

Kamijou Touma had interacted with Kanzaki Kaori before, and his "Imagine Breaker" hadn't erased the saintly traits from her... 

But there was something hidden within "Imagine Breaker." 

Li Mo remembered that much. As for what that thing was, he didn't know. The only thing he knew was that it was dangerous. 

—Extremely dangerous. 

"I understand that you're not that magician. But for magicians, magic is just a means, not an end." 

After some thought, Li Mo found he couldn't refute such a statement. 

Whether it was magic or magecraft, it was merely a means, not an end. The magicians of this world aside, their goals varied. As for the magicians of the *Type-Moon* world, no matter what magecraft they practiced, their ultimate goal was to reach the Root. 

So, what was his goal? 

Wasn't it obvious? 

To find **Koyanskaya** and send **Hanachirusato** back to the continent of **Teyvat**. These were his goals. 

All of this was built on his ability to traverse worlds alone. This was something even the Magic Gods hadn't achieved. If he could do this, then the Magic Gods wouldn't have confined their gaze to just this world. 

"These 103,000 Grimoires are knowledge I must have," Li Mo replied. "My goal is built upon an immense repository of knowledge. As for the specific reason, I cannot tell you." 

"Doesn't the corruption from the Grimoires hurt?" 

Kamijou had kept his right hand on his head for a while now, all to remove the corruption brought by the Grimoires. The conversation had been too comfortable, and if possible, he hoped to resolve the issue through dialogue. 

Just like last time. 

Li Mo spoke, "The corruption from Grimoires is because they contain knowledge that the human brain cannot handle. Let me give you a simple explanation. Do you know about photosensitive epilepsy?" 

"I think I've heard of it?" 

This was a scientific term, and it felt strange coming from a magician's mouth. 

"Simply put, it's when certain colors flash rapidly, causing the visual nerves to send signals to the brain that it can't handle, leading to fainting and other symptoms. The corruption from Grimoires is probably a more intense version of that. It's caused by the human body and soul being unable to withstand such knowledge." 

From this, Li Mo roughly understood what **Cthulhu** was. When a human brain encountered those Old Ones, the existence of the Outer Gods directly assaulted the brain, causing the person to physically reject... 

Returning to the present. 

Li Mo said, "As long as you solve the hardware issue, the rest is just software. But... compared to the deepest malice of humanity, the pain from Grimoire corruption is nothing." 

Having been consumed by **"All the World's Evils,"** he understood what it meant to be the target of universal condemnation, to embody evil. All the sins of the world were attributed to him. **Angra Mainyu**—his existence was the embodiment of "original sin." 

He suddenly knew how to perfect the third tail. 

"What have you been through?" 

"Kamijou Touma, do you know about Zoroastrianism? This mythology is a classic dualistic system, where good and evil are completely opposed. The evil god is called **Angra Mainyu**, the embodiment of all evil. Suppose, a long time ago, a boy was labeled with the name 'Angra Mainyu,' branded as the incarnation of all the world's evil, and killing him would mean eradicating all evil. 

In other words, it would mean eradicating original sin. 

But that boy was just an ordinary boy. So, the act of eradicating evil was itself a manifestation of human evil. 

When you think about it, this process is strikingly similar to the crucifixion of the Son of God at Golgotha. At the cross of Golgotha, He took the punishment for humanity, bearing the 'original sin' of mankind." 

Kamijou wasn't familiar with Zoroastrianism. 

But he was familiar with the Son of God. Recently, he had been dealing with Christianity. 

But what was the other trying to express? 

He was mentally frozen. 

"Thank you, Mr. Kamijou Touma. Thank you for listening to me." 

Kamijou's mind snapped back to reality. 

"Have you finished reading?" 

"The 103,000 Grimoires are all here," Li Mo pointed to his head. 

Thanks to the **"mimetic immortality"** from the third tail's evolution, he had forcibly memorized those Grimoires. But he would need time to digest them. 

"I won't use this knowledge to harm others. At most, it might cause a little chaos, the kind that fades after a good night's sleep. After all, compared to those preparing to ignite world wars, I'm much better." 

"Also, Mr. Kamijou Touma, thank you again for listening to me. In the coming days, I suggest you prepare for the attack from **Acqua of the Back**. In the eyes of that saint, you've already become an unstable factor affecting the entire world. 

He happens to be the type that counters you." 

"Finally, I want to tell you my Magic Name." 

"BEAST444."

After saying this, Li Mo raised his hand and vanished. 

Along with him, the blonde girl and the barrier set up here also disappeared. 

How did he vanish? 

Kamijou looked at the vanished building and heard Index's voice. 

"Touma~~!!!" 

Then came the familiar face-hugging bite. 

"Didn't you just eat something?" 

"You were fooled!"