The Imaginary Tree even granted him favor.
"No need for introductions. This is the Pyro Archon, and that one is the Cryo Archon. You haven't met them yet."
Zhongli pointed to Ei and Venti, who didn't need an introduction.
Takumi already knew them.
Only the Cryo and Pyro Archons were unfamiliar to him.
"Ehe~! Hello there, mighty traveler from another world."
Venti grinned and greeted Takumi cheerfully.
"Hello~!"
Takumi nodded and returned the greeting.
"The reason we called you here is to discuss immigration matters. I've already explained the basics. They have a few questions they'd like to ask you personally."
Hearing this, Takumi looked toward the group.
"If you have any doubts, feel free to ask. I'll answer everything."
The group nodded.
"Alright then! I won't hold back."
"I've heard a bit about your side. The old man said you'd give us land the same size as ours to resettle our people."
The primary concern was, of course, whether ordinary citizens would be displaced.
They didn't want their entire nation scattered after migrating.
Takumi smiled and responded:
"Once you immigrate, you can establish your own city-states. I'll allocate enough land for all of you. What I have most is land.
And now that we've begun exploring space, there are many planets that can be terraformed into habitable worlds.
So rest assured about land. In fact, if you're capable enough, you could even claim your own planet in the future to build your nation."
Land?
That was the least valuable resource on Takumi's side.
They had already begun interstellar expansion.
With spatial tech, he could easily hand over an entire planet.
Takumi could literally gift people planets with his resources.
The universe had too many habitable planets.
Outside the solar system, the Milky Way alone had countless unclaimed worlds.
Hearing this, the gods nodded.
If that was the case, then there was no issue.
They continued their discussion about the logistics of relocation.
But before long, an unexpected visitor arrived.
A familiar face identical to Lumine's, sporting a single ponytail.
"Where's my sister?!"
Storming in with fury in his eyes, the new arrival glared at Takumi.
It was Aether.
He knew full well that Takumi had whisked Lumine away.
When he heard Takumi was here, he flew into a rage.
He didn't care that the Seven Archons were present.
He charged straight in.
Takumi turned to look at Zhongli and the others with a raised brow.
"Your security really sucks. How did this guy manage to find me so quickly?"
Was the Abyss Order monitoring their location in real time?
He shows up and Aether immediately arrives?
"We don't have that kind of thing," Zhongli replied calmly, sipping his tea.
Security?
What security?
With the Seven Archons here, what need was there?
So what if the Abyss found them?
No big deal.
Though he hadn't expected Aether to actually show up.
The other gods watched like spectators.
Takumi turned to Aether.
"Your sister is off adventuring in another world. She's having a great time.
She said you're an unfit brother, that she has no brother.
She said you enjoyed the Abyss without her."
Takumi smiled as he spoke.
No brother? Well, what could he do?
Hearing this, Aether grew annoyed.
But the more he thought about it, those words did sound like something his bratty sister would say.
She found out he was a prince in the Abyss, that he had set things up without her,
She probably wanted to kill him.
He shivered at the thought.
"N-No Nonsense!"
But even he sounded unsure.
He knew how his sister was.
Now that Takumi mentioned it, he was confused.
How had she learned so much?
He was filled with doubt.
"Yeah, she's doing well. Traveling through another world now.
She's probably even taken her first step toward her Fate."
Takumi rubbed his chin.
He had tossed Lumine into the Honkai Star Rail world.
She was with March 7 and the others.
After all this time, she must've set foot on her own path.
Aether fell silent.
"Can she still come back?"
He frowned.
No wonder no one in Teyvat could find her.
She'd already left this world?
That realization shook him.
Could his sister still return?
Takumi chuckled.
"I'll ask."
Aether looked confused.
But Takumi ignored him and opened the chat group.
Takumi: [@Himeko, hey Himeko, is Lumine around?]
Himeko: [Nope. She's off on the Xianzhou. Last I heard, she's working as a streamer.]
[Why?]
Takumi: [No biggie. Her brother showed up.]
Takumi closed the chat.
Then turned to Aether with a grin.
"She's a streamer now in another world.
So I'm not sure if she'll return.
She's having too much fun."
Takumi shrugged.
Sorry, your sister's living her best life.
Why would she come back?
She might've even forgotten she had a brother.
Brother?
What's that?
Does she even remember you?
Chapter 334: Lumine "My Brother Is Dead!"
When Aether heard the news from Takumi, he was speechless.
What do you mean she's a streamer now?
As someone also from another world, he obviously knew what being a streamer meant. It looked like his sister was really enjoying herself over there.
Thinking of this, Aether fell silent.
So, what was he supposed to do next?
Ask Takumi to bring his sister back?
He glanced at the people present.
He couldn't beat them.
Moreover, this Takumi wasn't even his main body. Just a consciousness projection, yet so overwhelmingly powerful.
One could only imagine how terrifying the real body was.
For a moment, Aether had no idea what to do.
"Since you're already here, sit down," Zhongli said. "There are matters ahead that will require your presence."
Aether frowned. "What kind of matters?"
He didn't sit down. In fact, he was considering secretly escaping.
After all, the Seven Archons were not good people!!
They were the hands behind the destruction of Khaenri'ah.
Like he would treat them kindly.
"We're moving. Leaving this world."
Takumi smiled at him.
Hearing this, Aether's frown deepened. "Leaving this world?"
Seriously? These gods were planning to bail?
He glanced at Takumi.
Aether wasn't stupid. If anyone could take them out of this world, it was Takumi.
Was this guy's real reason for coming here to evacuate the people of Teyvat?
And the Seven Archons were all in on it.
Whoa.
"If we leave this world, the curse on Khaenri'ah might be lifted," the Cryo Archon said softly behind him.
Aether instantly sat down. "Tell me more!"
Actually, leaving this world didn't sound bad at all.
If even the Archons were fleeing, what reason did he have to stay behind?
Might as well pack up and run with them!
He also began to wonder: what would Celestia's reaction be when they woke up to find Teyvat empty?
Thinking about it, Aether couldn't hold back a grin.
Good, good! Let's do this!
He made up his mind on the spot.
Besides, since his sister was already in contact with Takumi, she'd probably end up in Takumi's world anyway.
He didn't know how Takumi managed to communicate across worlds, but that connection was clearly there.
So, leaving Teyvat for Takumi's world was a pretty good idea.
Takumi continued to discuss things with everyone from Teyvat for a long while.
In the end, they decided to first send a few representatives over to pick locations and start building cities.
From Inazuma, Yae Miko would be sent.
From Fontaine, Neuvillette volunteered to go personally.
Mondstadt would be decided later, but likely Lisa would be sent on Venti's behalf.
Sumeru chose Alhaitham and Kaveh.
From Snezhnaya, Pierro would go.
Each of them would go scout the area and begin city planning. They'd build just like before.
This plan was settled.
As for the Abyss, Aether decided to relocate completely!
He made a deal with Takumi.
Aether would hand over more advanced Khaenri'ahn technology to Takumi.
In return, Takumi lent him a spatial storage device.
Once ready, Aether would contact Zhongli.
All seven nations had made their decision.
As for the restminor powers and whatnotthey could come if they wanted. If not, no one would force them.
After the decisions were made, everyone got to work.
The rest would be handled by Zhongli.
Most matters only needed Takumi's approval.
This was, after all, Takumi's goal in coming heregiving the gods a peace of mind.
Once that was settled, Takumi dispersed his projection on the spot.
Since his task was complete, there was no need for the projection to exist.
Back in his own world, Takumi retracted his consciousness.
Himeko: [@Takumi, Lumine replied. She said to ignore her brother.]
Just as Takumi withdrew his attention, a message came from Himeko.
Apparently, Himeko had helped Takumi contact Lumine.
Clearly, Lumine still hadn't forgiven her brother.
Takumi: [Emm... That's rough.]
Chika Fujiwara: [Lumine: I don't have a brother! Lumine: My brother's dead!]
Sagiri: [A brother like that isn't worth having.]
The group chat erupted with jokes.
Good thing they didn't have brothers.
Takumi: [Tragic, truly.]
He nearly burst out laughingLumine really had no interest in acknowledging her brother anymore.
She didn't even seem to care.
Takumi chatted with the group for a bit before closing the chat.
Everyone was already in his world anywaythere wasn't much to talk about.
Rather than focus on that, he might as well concentrate on himself.
No missions, no new members.
He decided it was time to quietly sort out his divine powers.
He'd been meaning to organize them for a while.
While Takumi was immersed in researching his powers...
Over on the Xianzhou Luofu in Honkai: Star Rail
Guinaifen looked at Lumine, completely baffled.
"Are you sure about this? Your brother's looking for you, you know."
Good grief, what had she just heard?
Himeko told Lumine her brother was searching for her.
And what did Lumine say in response?
She said she had no such brother, didn't want him, and wasn't going home.
"It's fine! Let him have fun on his own. I haven't had enough fun yet."
Lumine replied with a smug tone.
Let him worry.
She was anxious when she first woke up, but did that idiot brother do anything?
Treat me how you want to be treated.
Let him feel the wrath of a little sister.
Guinaifen was speechless.
"Come on, let's go find Sushang!"
With that, Lumine walked off.
She was having a great time on the Luofu.
Soon, she planned to go ghost-hunting with Guinaifen and the others.
That would definitely earn her some fans.
Just imagining it made her smile.
Since arriving in this world, she'd completely immersed herself in its fun.
She had met many people.
Even befriended a skilled gamerthough that girl liked to cheat.
Anyway, she was enjoying herself here.
Going home? Whoever wants to go can go.
Even Paimon wasn't insisting they return.
Why should she rush?
Of course she'd play until she had her fill before even considering going back.
Seeing Lumine so carefree, Guinaifen didn't know what to say.
"Wait for me!"
Since Lumine insisted, she didn't ask further.
She didn't understand the situation between Lumine and her brother, and it wasn't her place to pry.
Besides, Lumine might get upset if she pushed.
So she quickly caught up to her.
They were heading to meet Takumi's new friend, Sushang.
Guinaifen quite liked this new companion.
Chapter 335: The World Gate Is an Anchor Point
While Takumi was staying home as usual, he suddenly received a message from Ophis.
The unexpected message left Takumi puzzled.
What's going on?
Why did she suddenly contact him?
After all, Ophis usually never reached out unless something serious was happening.
Still full of questions, Takumi vanished from where he was.
When he reappeared, he had arrived at the dimensional gap.
"Ophis, what's going on?"
Takumi appeared right on top of Ophis' head.
At that moment, Ophis was floating within the dimensional gap in her original form, just like always.
She had contacted Takumi through their contract.
That alone made Takumi uneasy.
If she reached out this way, something serious must've happened.
While asking, Takumi also began sensing the surroundings.
"There are worlds outside colliding toward us," Ophis said.
"And not just one."
She explained the situation to Takumi. That was why she contacted him.
Right now, multiple worlds were converging toward Takumi's world.
Hearing this, Takumi frowned.
"I'll go take a look."
Worlds heading for his own? Was his world about to merge with others?
Takumi opened the group task panel to check if there was a mission.
But there was none.
Still muttering to himself, he disappeared from where he stood.
He exited the world barrier and arrived in the outer dimensional space.
Sure enough, he saw several worlds drifting toward his.
But when Takumi got a clear look at them, he froze.
Those worldsweren't they the ones he had linked via world gates?
No Game No Life, Shokugeki no Soma, and others.
He could clearly feel the remnants of his own aura on them.
These were all worlds Takumi had visited and marked.
"Hmm? These worlds are converging on mine?"
Takumi was astonished.
He had once considered merging other worlds into his own.
But after establishing world gates, he abandoned that idea.
Yet now, those worlds were coming on their own?
Takumi: [Image] [Image] [Good grief, a bunch of worlds are coming to fuse with ours.]
As soon as Takumi posted this in the group, everyone started chiming in.
Houraisan Kaguya: [Where's the task? Why is there no task?]
Raiden Mei: [What's happening?]
Himeko: [Another world-merging mission? And it's your world again, Takumi?]
Bronya: [Is something big about to happen?]
Shima Miu: [Should we go into alert status?]
Everyone was confused.
A world merge again? And with Takumi's world?
What was going on?
Takumi: [Probably no task.] [All these worlds are connected via world gates.] [So technically, they're already linked to my world.]
Takumi laid out the situation.
