His hands were itching!
Chapter 281: Holding the Holy Grail Means Holding These Worlds
After packaging up both the Ex-Machina and Skywing races, takumi began his return.
Ripping open space, he directly reappeared in the Konosuba world.
But upon returning, he found that the environment had completely changed.
Several worlds had fused together, thoroughly altering the terrain of this world.
Takumi carefully examined the world before him.
After a moment, he paused.
"Has the No Game No Life world's rules started merging in too?"
"And so smoothly at that."
Rubbing his chin, takumi found this very interesting.
His previous speculation might just be proven correct.
Eventually, the rules of the No Game No Life world would fully merge in
possibly even take the lead.
If that's the case, would the Holy Grail still be able to function?
At that thought, takumi's eyes lit up.
That would be fantastic.
The only unknown now was how dominant the Holy Grail's rules would remain.
At the same time, takumi sensed another detail
someone was fighting in space?
Sensing the two energies, takumi sighed.
But he didn't think too much about it.
Upon returning, takumi used a satellite he'd previously launched into orbit to locate Herta and the others.
Once locked on, he instantly teleported to their side.
At that moment, most of the group was gathered.
Seeing takumi return, Kaguya-hime spoke up:
"You're back."
"That Shiroyasha really did go fight the War God."
"Seriously, they started fighting the moment they made eye contact."
"So absurd!!"
She grumbled.
Those two were just hopeless.
Once the worlds fused, the War God showed up immediately.
Then Shiroyasha went to meet him.
They exchanged glancesand then flew off into space to brawl.
No words, just fists.
Takumi nodded.
"I sensed it already."
"Just ignore themlet them fight it out."
"But all of you, stay alert."
"Things might get busy."
"The other world's folks are arriving. There could be conflicts."
"Their previous world had tight restrictionsthey were bound tightly."
"Now that those are gone, who knows what kind of chaos they'll stir up."
"The rules from that world will merge gradually. Only once the fusion completes will things settle."
"So stay sharp."
Takumi explained the situation to everyone.
Herta then spoke up:
"I've already started global surveillance."
"It's under control."
"If anything crops up, I'll detect it instantly."
While takumi had been away, she wasn't idle.
She'd launched multiple satellites into orbit.
So the worlds being merged in were all under surveillance.
Takumi nodded.
"I've noticed."
There were indeed more satellites in the sky now.
They were a bit crudebut obviously Herta's work.
She really was impressive, managing to get satellites up even in this situation.
Now that takumi had returned, he had no intention of leaving again.
As time went on, the No Game No Life world continued to fuse in.
Some powerful races had already arrived.
They were amazed by this world
especially the sheer number of gods.
Naturally, some of them were intrigued.
But before they could cause trouble,
takumi's group stepped in.
Behave. No troublemaking.
Takumi even released his aura to suppress them.
Additionally, many of the visiting races sensed the battle in space.
Shiroyasha and the War God were still at it
two days of continuous fighting.
They seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Because of that, most newcomers dared not be reckless.
Who would've thought someone in this world could go toe-to-toe with the War God?
And takumi
the one who defeated the War God and claimed the Holy Grailwas here too.
So not many dared to stir up trouble.
The fusion progressed smoothly.
The rules of the No Game No Life world gradually merged in.
The Ten Covenants began taking effect.
When the merging worlds realized this, they were stunned.
"The Ten Covenants?"
"We're not allowed to attack each other at will anymore?"
"We can only target those hostile toward us?"
"Conflicts can only be settled through games?"
"As long as you swear by the Covenants, you can wager anything..."
When the fusion completed, everyone felt new knowledge emerge in their minds.
Everyone was shocked.
Was it really like this?
The fusion didn't just bring new peopleit imposed rules?
Everyone was speechless.
What a twist.
Too ridiculous.
Was this good or bad?
No one had an answer.
Takumi, however, stared at the Holy Grail in his hand, surprised.
At this moment, takumi was with the group.
Aside from Shiroyasha, all task participants were gathered.
Everyone stared in awe at the Holy Grail in his hand.
"Such powerful energy."
"Has the Holy Grail become the core of this world?"
They were shocked.
They'd seen the Holy Grail when takumi returned,
but it hadn't emitted such a strong aura then.
Now that all worlds had fused,
its energy was overwhelming.
Unbelievable.
Had it now truly become the Holy Grail that governed this world?
Could all rules now be enforced through it?
Takumi nodded excitedly.
"Yes!"
"With the Holy Grail, I can fully control this world."
"With it, I'm the one and only god of this fused world."
"All the other gods here are merely my subordinates."
Takumi was thrilled.
He hadn't expected it to be so powerful.
This was amazing!
However, he gave up the idea of fusing this world with his own.
It wasn't necessary.
The World Gate was enough.
This world would now serve as a massive game arena.
With that thought, takumi made a decision.
Smiling, he merged the Holy Grail with himself.
With this, he had now bonded with a second civilization.
Chapter 282: The Smile on Her Face Turns Increasingly Twisted
The Holy Grail merged into takumi's body.
His power grew slightly once more.
At the same time, a mission completion notification appeared in the group chat.
Group Message: [Congratulations to group members... for completing the mission.] [takumi has earned 150,000 points.] [shiroyasha has earned 60,000 points.] [Zhongli has earned 15,000 points.] [Boros has earned 15,000 points.] [Houraisan Kaguya has earned 15,000 points.] [Heita has earned 10,000 points.] [Himeko has earned 10,000 points.] [Miori Shiba has earned 10,000 points.] [Matou Sakura has earned 3,000 points.] [Raiden Mei has earned 3,000 points.] [Bronya has earned 3,000 points.] [Suoh Mikoto has earned 3,000 points.] [Ais has earned 3,000 points.] [Congratulations to group member 'takumi' for acquiring: World Travel Gate.]
takumi alone took half the points and the World Travel Gate.
Then shiroyasha got 60,000 points.
Zhongli, Boros, and the others received 15,000 each.
Matou Sakura and Bronya were awarded the group's minimum guarantee3,000.
Houraisan Kaguya: [Wuhu, takeoff!] [That's amazing!!]
This time, Kaguya was thrilled. She had unexpectedly received 15,000 points.
Fujiwara Chika: [So jealous!!] [Even the guaranteed minimum is 3,000!!]
Seeing the minimum score, Chika was truly envious. She had thought it would only be 1,000. But it turned out to be so much more?
And the missions they completed only earned them 2,000 each.
Isn't this too ridiculous? Even the guaranteed minimum score is more than what they got?
Damn, had they known, they would've joined the others to enjoy the minimum guarantee.
takumi: [I've never cared about points. I'm not interested in points.] [You all shouldn't fixate on points so much either.] [Improving your own abilities is what truly matters.] [You've probably improved quite a lot recently, haven't you?] [Isn't that something worth celebrating? That's far more important than points.] [You have to realizethis growth can't be bought with points.]
As he said this, the corners of takumi's mouth lifted into a faint smile. He began to comfort everyone in the group chat.
Seeing his message, everyone was speechless.
Fujiwara Chika: [What nonsense!!] [If it's about training, I can do that in your world daily. Fighting zombies is so boring!] [(??Ў)] [Are you trying to gaslight me?]
Training, my foot. That's nonsense!! They didn't need that kind of training.
takumi laughed at her reaction.
While everyone was chatting, shiroyasha returned. And with her came the War God.
"That felt great." "Altair is truly impressive." "Now that the mission is over, I'm heading back." "Remember to visit Little Garden next time!" "I'm going to strengthen myself now."
shiroyasha couldn't wait to take the War God back.
She had fought him.
And she was excited by his ability to grow stronger mid-battle.
During their fight, the War God's strength had increased significantly.
He was constantly evolvingthis trait was amazing.
It was as if he had been born solely for combat.
That's why shiroyasha fought him for so long.
Now, if the War God were sent to Little Garden, he could likely reach triple-digit rankings.
Given time to develop, he could become even stronger.
If it weren't for shiroyasha's many techniques, she might've actually lost.
After all, she herself wasn't yet in perfect form.
But now, with so many points in hand, she could fully heal her divine core.
That was the best part.
Next up: two rounds of enhancement.
At this moment, the corners of shiroyasha's mouth were twitching like an uncontrollable AK.
A stronger demon lord was returning.
If she repaired her divine core and enhanced herself twice more,
she might reach the single-digit ranks.
How could she not be thrilled at that thought?
As the primordial star who governed the total mass of the universe,
her strength was unquestionable.
Later, she was also granted the divine core spoken of by Dazai,
making her one of humanity's ultimate trials.
Her domain was second only to the Decadent Wind.
Though as human history evolved, her core had been gradually compressed,
eventually disqualifying her from being humanity's final trial.
But the chat group didn't play by those rules.
With enhancements, everything could be restored.
Just healing alone was enough to return her to full strength.
Then with enhancements...
Tsk, tsk, tsk!!!
Just thinking about it made her excited.
"Going back to enhance?" "I suggest you finish the enhancements before heading back." "Otherwise, it might be troublesome once you're there." "If you enhance over there, the whole of Little Garden will know." "So why not strengthen yourself here first?" "Then go back and act like a pig to eat the tiger." "That way, you can reclaim your solar authority."
takumi grinned as he offered advice.
He suggested shiroyasha stay low-key.
Enhance first, then return.
Then she could gradually deal with her enemies.
Listening to him, shiroyasha blinked.
"Good point!!"
She agreed with takumi.
That's rightshe should enhance first, then return.
Then conceal her power for a while...
She was well aware of what was coming in Little Garden.
With that in mind, her face twisted into a wicked grin.
Without hesitation, she opened the group chat and began madly purchasing healing powers.
No hesitation at all.
Watching her, takumi froze.
So decisive??
He muttered inwardly, then under the gaze of everyone,
shiroyasha's aura grew ever stronger.
takumi immediately shielded everyone present.
The others, sensing her rising power, were all shocked.
Especially the War Godhe stared at her intently.
What was happening?
shiroyasha was growing stronger by the second?
This strange development left the War God utterly stunned.
At this moment, shiroyasha had purchased healing nine times in a row.
Only then did she completely restore her divine core.
"Hehehehe..." "This feelingI've missed it so much!!"
shiroyasha was elated.
This sensation was absolutely wonderful.
The power of her prime state!
One wordecstasy!!
Glancing at everyone, she wasted no time and began enhancing herself.
All 11,000 of her points were poured into it.
She had never enhanced before.
This was the perfect opportunity!!
As she operated, the aura she exuded became even more terrifying.
The entire world began to tremble.
takumi's Holy Grail reacted violently, notifying him incessantly.
"Hiss~!" "Ah~!" "So satisfying!" "Hehehe... Hahaha!!!"
Feeling the power coursing through her, shiroyasha was overjoyed.
Strange sounds erupted from her petite frame.
This feeling of omnipotencewas simply too amazing.
Chapter 283: So, Here's the QuestionJust How Strong Are You Now?
Shiroyasha completed her enhancement, but she didn't linger in the euphoria.
She quickly retracted her aura, fully aware that if she didn't, she might blow up the whole world.
The power radiating from her now had exceeded what the world could bear.
"She's likely above single-digit ranking now, right?"
Feeling the energy from her, takumi rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
If she were in Little Garden, she would probably be ranked within the single digits.
"Is it possible that I'm even stronger?"
Upon hearing this, Shiroyasha looked at him with an eager expression.
Single-digit? She believed she was beyond that.
"Emm... in that case, you probably can't participate in many missions anymore."
"If you go to some weaker worlds, your mere presence could blow them apart."
"Being too strong isn't necessarily a good thing."
takumi commented, referencing the new information the Holy Grail had relayed to him.
Shiroyasha was just too powerful now.
Even if she suppressed her aura, she'd likely destroy weaker worlds by merely entering them.
"Tsk!"
"The way you say it makes it sound like I've lost all my fun."
"I can still go to the Toaru universe, right?"
Shiroyasha raised a brow.
takumi's words made it feel like all her excitement was gone.
"Emm... probably?"
The Toaru universe?
While powerful, it was still only at the upper limits of a single universe.
Those Magic Gods could reset the world at will, but they couldn't leave their universe.
So it should be fine... probably.
"Forget it. If worse comes to worst, I'll send a clone like you."
Shiroyasha didn't want to argue further.
