[So the last part was the real reason, huh?]
[Whatever, if you're not going, that's fine.]
[I'll go myself.]
[There'll be more chances later.]
[Anyone else want to come? Speak up.]
The war god's chaos was clearly the main issue.
The rest was just an excuse.
But it didn't matter. If she didn't want to go, so be it.
Takumi would go alone.
He also asked if anyone else wanted to join.
Kaguya Houraisan:
[Thanks for the invite. I'm in-game, no time for now.]
Chika Fujiwara:
[I have classes and need to help others settle in. Not going!]
Sagiri:
[If Chika's not going, I'm not going.]
Asuna Yuuki:
[If Sagiri's not going, I'm not going either!]
...
One by one, the group declined.
None of them wanted to go.
After all, if a fight broke out, the whole world could be ruined.
Why bother?
Bronya:
[I'll go!]
Though the others refused, Bronya was interested.
She was curious about Academy City.
And since it didn't cost points, why not take a stroll?
In the end, only Bronya was willing.
Seeing this, Takumi didn't say much more.
If Bronya wanted to go, he'd bring her.
Takumi:
[Alright, we'll depart soon.]
[Meishi, send us over.]
Takumi wasn't going to waste points on teleportation.
Why not just use a spatial bangle?
There were so many people in Takumi's world now.
If they weren't going, they could at least help with a transfer.
So he opted for the simple method.
Miori Shiba:
[Got it!]
[I'm almost home.]
Miori Shiba was already heading home.
Seeing Takumi's message, she picked up the pace.
"Bronya, anything you need to bring?"
"If not, come on down."
Takumi called out when he saw Meishi returning.
Bronya was upstairs in her room.
Soon, she came down dressed in a work outfit and high heels.
A total boss lady look.
Takumi couldn't help but glance a few more times.
Especially at those legs
Very nice.
Bronya naturally noticed Takumi's gaze.
She rolled her eyes but didn't say anything.
She was too used to it by now.
Takumi's stares were nothing new.
Still, she had no intention of going out dressed like that.
With a thought, her clothes changed into travel-friendly denim wear.
Something more suitable for going out.
Covered head to toe.
"I don't have anything to bring."
"We can leave whenever."
After saying that, she took out her phone and sent messages to Seele and the others.
Letting them know she'd be out for a bit.
Since they were now in her world, she figured she should notify them.
Soon, Meishi returned.
Seeing the two ready, she asked:
"Heading out now?"
Takumi nodded and handed her a spatial bangle.
"Here, send it to Ruiko later."
Miori Shiba nodded.
"Got it."
"If anything goes wrong, just bring Bronya back."
With that, she stored them in the bangle and sent it to Ruiko Saten.
Takumi and Bronya were only temporarily inside.
It didn't take long before they were released.
Ruiko received the bangle and immediately opened it.
Seeing the device, she was thrilled.
She used her powers to scan the surroundings.
Once she confirmed it was safe, she released Takumi and Bronya.
...
Ruiko Saten's ability was now Level 4.
As an Aerokinetic, she could detect changes through air currents.
She had chosen a secluded spot.
And there were no apparent surveillance devices.
At least, that's what she believed.
But the moment she released Takumi
In a windowless building, Aleister opened his eyes.
He had long been aware of Ruiko's condition.
This girl who had mysteriously vanished intrigued him greatly.
At first, he thought a Magic God had intervened.
But later, he realized he was wrong.
It wasn't a Magic Godit was Ruiko herself who was the anomaly.
She had vanished without a trace.
And returned stronger.
Aleister was intrigued.
As other research institutions tried to rope her in, he merely observed.
But today, Ruiko did something strange.
She pulled out a bracelet, and two people emerged from it?
The moment they appeared, Aleister's pupils contracted.
Especially that man!!
Elsewhere, Aiwass also instantly materialized in the room.
Clearly, he too had noticed Takumi and Bronya's arrival.
Though Takumi had concealed his power,
That strange, out-of-place aura hadn't escaped their notice.
Of course, as soon as Takumi was released,
He noticed Aleister and Aiwass as well.
Chapter 296 Stirring Things Up
Ruiko Saten released Takumi and Bronya from the spatial bangle.
Seeing the two of them, her face lit up with happiness.
However, before she could say anything, Takumi spoke first.
"So you really were being watched."
"Aleister, Aiwass, greetings."
Ruiko's smile instantly froze.
The next moment, the world spun around her.
She suddenly found herself and Bronya in a windowless building.
Immediately, she saw the man suspended upside down in a tank.
And beside him, an angelic being radiating light floated.
Ruiko stared blankly.
Takumi had taken her straight to the big bald boss?
Aleister and Aiwass looked at Takumi with serious expressions.
"You, the visitor from another world," Aleister said, "Greetings."
Sensing the aura on Takumi and Bronya that was completely foreign to their world, Aleister instantly understood.
These two weren't from this dimension.
Although Ruiko had visited Takumi's world, she hadn't absorbed much Honkai energy.
Had she stayed longer and her energy fully converted, she would've immediately been summoned for a meeting upon return.
"Aleister, Aiwass."
"I'm Takumi, and this is Bronya."
"Pleased to meet you. Sorry for the sudden visit."
Takumi smiled as he spoke.
He briefly sensed the power radiating from Aiwass.
Hmm... he could eliminate him at any moment.
He also felt the presence of the Magic Gods of this world.
Luckily, they hadn't taken notice of him.
Aleister and Aiwass probably only noticed Takumi due to their obsessive surveillance of Ruiko.
Ruiko was feeling a bit stifled, yet also somewhat relieved.
She had always known she was being watched.
Still, she hadn't expected to end up face-to-face with Aleister as soon as Takumi arrived.
"Greetings to you both. This is truly unbelievable. Another world..."
Aleister's eyes bore into Takumi.
The more he sensed, the more shocked he became.
The culture tank was now bubbling wildly, showing just how agitated he was.
"What kind of power is this?"
"You've mastered various physical laws?"
Aiwass also spoke up, eyes filled with awe.
As a scientific-side angel, he was stunned by the forces Takumi controlled.
All kinds of physical principles were visibly embodied within Takumi.
And that wasn't allthere were other mysterious forces as well.
"No need to observe me."
"You won't understand my existence, and I can't be bothered to explain."
"Yes, I've mastered all the physical laws. No need to be so shocked."
Takumi didn't deny it, but he wasn't interested in giving a lengthy explanation either.
You wouldn't get it, and explaining would be a waste of breath.
So he chose not to.
Aiwass and Aleister fell silent.
At least explain a bit! How do you know we wouldn't understand?
Still, if Takumi didn't want to talk, they couldn't force him.
"Is the change in this girl due to your involvement?"
"Someone who originally had no talent suddenly gaining esper powers... it all makes sense now."
"Indeed. It's related to me."
"She said she was being watched, so I came to take a look."
"You don't mind, right?"
Takumi smiled as he looked at Aleister.
Aleister was speechless.
Do I mind? What use would that be?
Seems I'll need to rein in some of the people below me.
With that thought, Aleister made a decision.
"I'll handle it. No one will bother her from now on."
He sent out some orders immediately.
"Much appreciated. Thanks for cooperating."
"I just wanted to take a look at your world this time."
"Oh, right. Since we're meeting for the first time, here's a little gift."
Takumi suddenly grinned.
Before Aiwass could react, Takumi directly implanted a memory into Aleister's mind.
Aleister also didn't react in time.
Suddenly, there was a novel in his mind.
As he skimmed through its content, his expression changed dramatically.
"This...?"
Looking at the novel's contents, he was stunned.
"Think of it as a possible future of your world," Takumi said.
"Just for reference, of course. The future's already changed."
That's right. Takumi had given him the Index of Forbidden Books series.
It didn't matter much.
He had come here, so he had to leave behind some local specialties.
As long as they didn't target Ruiko, everything else was fine.
As for the Magic Gods?
Do whatever you want with them.
Who knows, maybe Ruiko would end up escaping to Takumi's world permanently.
At that moment, Ruiko looked at Takumi, dumbfounded.
Huh?
Did Takumi just give Aleister the future of this world?
She was completely shaken.
Was he trying to stir things up?
Ruiko:
[!!!]
[Takumi, what are you doing!!]
[Why would you give Aleister the Index series?!]
[(*.Д)o]
She couldn't speak out loud right now.
So she could only question him in the chat group.
Seeing the message pop up, Takumi casually glanced at her.
Takumi:
[Because it's fun, of course.]
[Besides, you might just end up leaving for my world anyway, so it doesn't matter.]
[Maybe with this glimpse of the future, Aleister's plans will actually succeed.]
[Maybe your world's Magic Gods will really be taken out.]
[It's no big deal.]
Aleister's ultimate goal was to eliminate all divine beings, including the Magic Gods.
Takumi thought that was pretty cool.
So he offered some support.
Chika Fujiwara:
[You're totally stirring things up!!]
Bronya:
[He's really going for it. Now that Aleister knows the future, a lot of his plans are bound to change.]
Takumi:
[Who knows? Maybe.]
He honestly didn't care how things would unfold.
It wasn't his concern.
"Thanks for the gift."
"Now, what do you want in return?"
Aleister didn't believe in free lunches.
If Takumi gave him all this, surely he wanted something in return.
"I want quite a few things."
"Give me a Misaka clone later. Oh, and a hundred thousand lewd magic books."
"Also, I'll be having some fun here, so don't interfere."
Takumi didn't hide his intentions.
He made it clear what he wanted.
He wanted a Misaka clone, a mountain of forbidden grimoires, and a few other items he didn't even bother listing.
As long as they didn't interfere, everything would be fine.
Chapter 297 It's a Thermos, Huh
Aleister nodded directly after hearing what Takumi said.
"Take whatever you need. I'll issue orders so no one will disturb you."
This was a small matter, so Aleister agreed immediately.
"Mm... then everything should be fine. Oh, right, and about heryou know what I mean. If she weren't unwilling, I'd have her move in with me already."
With that, Takumi opened a spatial portal and walked out with Bronya.
Seeing this, Ruiko Saten jolted, then quickly followed.
Takumi took the two of them away from the area.
After they left, Aiwass finally turned to Aleister and asked:
"What did he give you?"
Aleister gave up on the Misaka Sisters? And Index too?
What did Takumi hand over to prompt such decisions?
Hearing the question, Aleister slowly responded:
"Some things need to change. I have to revise my plans."
Then, he closed his eyes and handed the Index of Forbidden Books, which he got from Takumi, to Aiwass.
Seeing this, Aiwass grew interested. His figure gradually faded as he began examining the contents.
...
"That's it?" Ruiko still couldn't quite believe it.
Just like that?
She had barely processed everything since leaving Aleister's place.
"What else did you expect? If he's smart, he won't let anyone bother you again."
Takumi looked at her with amusement.
Did she not understand the level of threat he represented?
Just standing there was enough to silence Aleister.
Ruiko looked confused.
Huh?
Was it really that simple?
Takumi came all this way and settled things just like that?
"Let's go. Show us around. I'm really curious about Academy City."
Though he said that, Takumi was already stealthily hacking into the city's databases, silently downloading and saving a ton of Academy City's information.
He didn't come all this way for nothing. Of course he'd bring souvenirs back.
Beside him, Bronya pulled out her terminal and connected to the network to explore.
Seeing this, Ruiko stopped overthinking.
"Let's go shopping. I have an appointment with Uiharu."
Since Takumi said it was handled, Ruiko believed him.
She took on the role of tour guide.
Takumi was here to enjoy himself, after all. Naturally, she had to play the host.
She also planned to introduce Uiharu Kazari to Takumi.
"A thermos, huh? I didn't mishear, did I?"
Uiharu Kazari? The thermos?
The girl with the flower crown.
"Haha, if Uiharu hears you calling her that, she'll probably be upset."
Hearing Takumi's nickname for Uiharu, Ruiko laughed.
After all, Uiharu's power was Thermal Hand, so calling her a thermos wasn't wrong.
"She won't. She'd just puff her cheeks and glare at me. So I'm not worried."
Takumi smiled at Ruiko's comment.
Maybe Uiharu would get mad.
But a single updraft would quiet her down.
"Oh, right, Takumi, I want to buy an esper awakening drug for Uiharu. Do you think that's okay?"
Ruiko suddenly remembered and asked.
She wanted to do something nice for her friend.
She had enough points now, so she planned to buy a bottle of the ability-enhancement drug for Uiharu.
"That's your choice. We're all in the group, so just buy it directly. You could even use it for research if you wanted."
Takumi didn't mind.
If Ruiko wanted, she could let others study the drug.
Takumi wouldn't care.
Ruiko's eyes lit up after hearing that.
"Alright~! Today's Uiharu's birthday, so I'll give it to her as a gift."
She became excited and immediately bought two items from the group shop:
