Kazuto Kirigami stepped out the plane, with Atsushi, Karin, Shiki and Kinuko right behind him. Japan decided to send Sakura Guards as Japan’s representative. But when they arrived, they could not help themselves from gaping at the city in front of them.

The say the least, the city was magnificent. The Holy Capital Xerin was a city in the shape of a circle. The outer layer were green fields, full of crops and all sorts of fruits, spices and herbs. Even some white wooden huts near the fields, indicating the home of farmers. Moving inwards to the second ring, houses were made of white concrete and gold wood, making the street as grand as possible.

The people there wore plain casual clothes, with the exception of a few nobles with grand clothes walking down the streets. But the biggest attraction was the gigantic church right in the centre of the city.

The entire building was at least as large as a football field, but the height was incredible as well, around 10 floors tall, with large gleaming pillars supporting the roof. The entrance was clean, not a speck of dust could be seen.

Kazuto gulped at the grandeur of such a church, definitely putting all Earth churches to shame. Then a surprised voice sounded on his right. “Ah! It is an honour to meet the guild master of the Sakura Guards!”

Kazuto turned to the voice and a big grin formed on his face, “It’s also an honour to meet the guild master of Humble Sage, Mr Qian Xun.” Qian Xun walked up to Kazuto with Xue Er and a handsome young man following behind him.

The two guild leaders shook hands with Qian Xun speaking first, “Thank you for assisting China in the B-rank gate subjugations, because of Blood Mask we managed to prevent any outbreaks, keeping the people safe.” Kazuto gave a small smile, “I can’t take any credit for what that man does, last I heard he disappeared off a coast on the East.”

Qian Xun raised an eyebrow, “I heard an Itonian country connected to Japan and its king will be participating in the meeting as well.” Kazuto sighed, “Nobody can control that man, I just hope he doesn’t run into trouble.”

“Are you perhaps referring to Jiron, fellow humans?”

The two guild leaders turned to the source of the voice, a handsome young man no older than 25 walked towards the pair. Long black hair tied into a ponytail, a slim but sturdy looking body, and a handsome face that would make hearts flutter. Dressed in a casual black robe he bowed slightly to the guild leaders. “Greetings fellow humans, I am the current king of Jiron, Lighting Emperor, Narukami.”

At first the pair were sceptical, a young man like him doesn’t seem like a king, there’s no royally presence in front of them, and he didn’t dress like one. But just in case, the pair introduced themselves.

“I am Kazuto Kirigami, guild leader of Sakura Guards, represent the nation of Japan.”

“I am Qian Xun, guild leader of Humble Sage, representing the nation China.”

“I heard something about my kingdom, is there something I can help?” Kazuto smiled amiably, “No, no, its nothing to concern the king about.” Narukami returned a smile before the pair spoke of pleasantries and introductions.

Lighting Emperor was interested in planes and wish to purchase some in return for sovereigns. And was interested in navy ships as well, and both sides went in-depth in their calculation.

Until Narukami asked a strange question, “Who’s the strongest player that you know of?” Kazuto froze for a second, wondering why the Lighting Emperor would ask a question like that. Kazuto turned to Atsushi for an answer, Atsushi nodded then stepped forward, “My name is Atsushi, player name, Boulder. Officially, the strongest person in Japan is me.”

Narukami sized the brawler up, looking up and down, even reaching forward to squeeze his muscles a little. “Hmm, not bad. But what did you mean by officially?” Atsushi sighed, “There is a man who earned the nickname Blood Mask, he is who I believe to be the strongest. Not strongest in Japan but strongest on Earth…”

Narukami widened his eyes slightly at that phrase, “Interesting… what level are you Mr Boulder?” “Level 28.” The Lighting Emperor nodded his head and mumbled, “Not bad…” He then turned to Qian Xun, “How about you?”

“Xue Er here is the highest levelled player in China, at a level of 27. But the strongest person we know is definitely Blood Mask.” Qian Xun helplessly explained. A grin formed on Narukami’s face, “Now I really want to meet this Blood Mask.” He turned to the two guild leaders, “You say he’s in Jiron now isn’t he?”

Kazuto shook his head, “We’re not sure, sir.”

“No matter. If he’s in Jiron, I shall find him.” A grin formed on his face, and a powerful pressure squeezed the hearts of everyone there. Atsushi widened his eyes in disbelief, he’s so powerful!

DONG!

The bell at the top of the church sounded, reverberating all over the city, and strangely it contained mana. Atsushi and his party couldn’t help the relaxation that followed the peel, quelling the pressure.

“Looks like its time for us to enter.”

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“Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to Xerin! Hopefully it is as hospitable as it looks, I find the white a little too bright but as pope I can’t say that now can I. Hahahaha!” A healthy-looking old man guffawed as dozens of people entered the hall. A grand white hall, with gold markings carved randomly at every wall, but gave the wall a strange divinity.

Kazuto recognized many different countries, there was the recently famous French player who named himself It’s Croissant not Crossant. It was a very strange name, but Atsushi won’t judge.

The strangest thing was the old man, Kazuto had been to some churches and met a couple of religious men, but none of them was as carefree as the old man in front of him.

“Your holiness! Please control yourself!” An even older man at a rough estimate of 70 rebuked the pope. The younger elder flinched a little before sheepishly grinning at the puzzled guests. “Please sit down, revered guests. Earthlings on the left side and Itonians on the right.

Kazuto sat at his seat, with Qian Xun next to him and an unknown player on his other side. But the person facing him slightly startled him. Pointy ears, silky blonde hair, pale skin, emerald green eyes. A beautiful, elegant, regal elf. She noticed Kazuto’s reaction and smiled gently, making even the Steel Giant’s heart melt.

The pope then clapped for attention, earning the stares of everyone in the room. “It is my honour to host the first peaceful meeting between two worlds, and I’ll give every country, kingdom and empire to introduce themselves. And then we’ll move on to the rules that every country should respect. Is that alright?”

And the first meeting of worlds started…