Takumi led Keqing to Eiki Shiki's place.
But while they made their way to the Yama Palace, a new member entered the group chat.
[Yotsuya Miko has joined the chat.]
Yotsuya Miko: [Another world?] [Help! Is anyone there??]
As soon as she entered, Miko sent out a desperate cry for help.
She looked like she had just seen her savior.
She'd really had enough.
She hadn't slept in ages.
Was there a ghost-exorcist expert in the group?
Of course, Takumi saw the message.
Recognizing the name, he immediately laughed.
Without saying a word, he conjured a modified Gatling gun.
Takumi: [Yotsuya Miko's exclusive red packet.] [Here, take thisHoly Gatling Gun, the ultimate anti-ghost weapon!] [200 rounds of holy light per second. You deserve this!]
Takumi fully understood why Miko was asking for help.
It was because of all those evil spirits.
Too easy to fix.
Ever heard of a Holy Gatling Gun?
The others in the group were just about to chime inthen they saw what Takumi did.
And immediately, everyone was stunned.
Damn, seriously?
Chapter 357: Sagiri I Can Finally Catch Ghosts!
Takumi's sudden gift left everyone dumbfounded.
What was that?
A Holy Gatling Gun?
Miko, who had just seen the message, was about to accept the item.
But after reading Takumi's description, she froze.
Seriously?!
A Holy Gatling Gun?
That's a firearm, right?
And not just any firearma massive weapon of destruction!
Did he think she was clueless?
Using something like that would scare people to death!
And she'd probably get arrested too!
No way she could carry that around.
Yotsuya Miko: [How could I just openly use this?!] [Isn't there anything more practical?!]
It was useful, yesbut completely unfeasible.
That's what made it frustrating!
Sagiri: [Yotsuya Miko's exclusive red packet.] [Use thisit's for exorcising spirits!] [It's a talisman I made.]
Sagiri had a better idea.
She had plenty of hand-drawn talismans.
They were perfect for banishing ghosts.
Way more reasonable than what Takumi offered.
Likeseriously, tossing someone a Holy Gatling Gun out of nowhere?
That was a joke, right?
Miko quickly accepted Sagiri's talisman.
At the time, she was riding a public bus.
After accepting it, a folded talisman appeared in her hand.
Seeing it stunned her for a moment.
A talisman?
But just then, the nearby spirits seemed to sense something terrifying.
They immediately fled.
Witnessing this, Miko's eyes widened.
It worked.
Meanwhile, Sagiri clearly saw Miko as a test subject.
She kept sending her all kinds of talismans.
Sagiri: [Yotsuya Miko's exclusive red packet.] [Yotsuya Miko's exclusive red packet.] [Yotsuya Miko's exclusive red packet.] [Here, these are freshif you need more, just let me know!] [Also, tell me how well they work!!]
Sagiri was thrilled.
Honestly, after mastering talisman crafting, she'd had no chance to test them.
Takumi's world didn't have many ghosts or monsters.
But now? A world filled with resentful spirits?
Perfect.
She wanted to verify if her training paid off.
After all, theory alone wasn't enough!
Having someone to test her talismans on was a dream come true.
Miko, seeing all the talismans Sagiri sent, was elated.
She had already seen how effective they were.
Just one talisman had made the ghosts scatter.
Of course she wanted more.
Ever since she started seeing spirits, she hadn't slept well.
Now, at last, she had a solution.
After sending Miko a bunch of talismans, Sagiri couldn't help but ask,
Sagiri: [Did the first talisman work?]
Yotsuya Miko: [Yes, yes, yes!!] [It worked incredibly well.] [The spirits seem terrified of it.] [They've all left me alone now!!]
Miko was thrilled.
Tonight, she could finally sleep peacefully.
No more nightmares.
Sagiri: [Glad to hear that!!] [We all know your world's situation.] [If anything else comes up, just say the word.] [I've done lots of research into talismans!!]
Sagiri was truly delighted.
It felt amazing to know her creations could help someone.
All her studies hadn't gone to waste.
Fujiwara Chika: [Finally, Sagiri's skills are being put to good use!!] [Exorcisms?] [Sagiri's a pro!!]
Seeing the situation unfold, Fujiwara Chika was genuinely happy for Sagiri.
She had attack skills she could test, sure.
But talismans against spirits? She never knew if they worked.
She couldn't exactly test them on liches or demons, could she?
That would be way too cruel!
Liches and demonkin have rights too.
With Miko's problem finally being addressed, she could breathe easy.
Now, she had time to check out the group chat.
Other worlds, huh?
Incredible.
Feeling the knowledge embedded in her mind, Miko was astonished.
But then she rememberedshe'd been seeing ghosts for ages.
So maybe other worlds weren't that far-fetched.
She checked the group's catalog.
There were itemsmagic artstools.
Everything for exorcism. She needed all of it.
Then she saw the cost in points.
Right.
Time to sign in daily and save up.
Yotsuya Miko: [If I buy the knowledge listed in the group, will I be able to learn it immediately?]
If yes, she could buy with confidence.
Takumi: [Yes, you'll learn it instantly. But you also need energy within your body.] [The chat group gives you the knowledge, but whether you can use itthat's up to you.]
Takumi offered a quick explanation.
Miko nodded in understanding.
Got it.
She needed energy.
Yotsuya Miko: [So... I probably need to buy more items to make it work, right?] [Otherwise I can't use it!]
Fujiwara Chika: [Just save up points and visit Takumi's world!] [Honestly, just immigrate already!] [If your world's too dangerous, why stay there?]
Chika thought that given Miko's situation, she'd be better off moving.
Miko didn't have many friends anyway.
She could bring the few she had along.
It was simple.
Seeing Chika actively encouraging people to immigrate, Takumi chuckled.
Looked like she now saw his world as home.
He had always invited group members to join his world.
But now, Chika was doing it for him.
Yotsuya Miko: [I'll think about it!!]
Chika's suggestion really tempted Miko.
Bringing her family and moving away?
It might actually work.
Her world really was full of ghosts.
If she could trade it for a peaceful world, why stay in danger?
Nyaruko: [Me me me me!!] [I want to immigrate too!!]
Nyaruko voiced her wish.
Takumi: [No, you don't!] [You don't even have enough points right now!!]
Takumi laughed as he replied to Nyaruko.
That girl didn't have any points.
If she did, she'd already be running wild.
His world was incredibly appealing to someone like her.
Once she had enough points, Takumi had no doubt she'd rush over first thing.
Chapter 358: Leveling Up by Slaying Monsters? I'm In!!
Takumi chatted with the group for a while before finally turning his attention back to reality.
He had already brought Keqing to meet Enma.
At this moment, Keqing was in deep conversation with her.
Faced with the little loli in front of her, Keqing didn't dare be disrespectful in the slightest. After all, this girl controlled the cycle of life and death. It was only right to be polite.
Who doesn't lose someone eventually?
Keqing understood social niceties well enough.
Establishing a good relationship with Enma now would make things easier in the future.
What Keqing and Eiki Shiki were talking about didn't interest Takumi.
Instead, he wandered around the underworld, leaving Keqing to chat at her own pace.
While Takumi strolled around, the group chat was bustling.
After Miko figured out how the group worked, she immediately began livestreaming.
Mainly to test Sagiri's talismans, of course.
After getting off the bus, Miko found a deserted alley.
She opened her livestream and clutched the fire talisman Sagiri had sent.
As the saying goes: "With a weapon in hand, there's peace of mind."
Ever since she received Sagiri's talisman, she hadn't felt scared.
Having a weapon and not having one were two totally different states of being.
She wasn't wetting herself in fear anymore.
Sagiri: [Just hold the talisman and throw it!] [Come on, let me see what it can do!!]
Sagiri's eyes sparkled as she stared at the screen.
She was dying to know how much damage her talismans could cause.
Miko looked hesitant after hearing that.
"Are you sure this is okay?"
"Just throw this thing?"
Looking at the slip of paper in her hand, she hesitated.
Could she really throw this?
She'd never practiced.
Sagiri: [Trust me!] [It auto-locks, no worries!!]
She knew her own creations well. The talismans came with auto-lock featuresno need to aim.
Hearing that, Miko nodded.
Alright then. Time to give it a try.
She walked silently into the alley.
The spirits sensed her energy and began to flee.
Each of them scrambled to get away.
Miko could hardly believe her eyes.
Once she confirmed the coast was clear, she decisively tossed the talisman.
The talisman instantly homed in on the nearest spirit.
It transformed into a fireball in mid-air and shot forward.
Eyes wide, Miko watched in awe.
The fireball slammed into the spirit.
With a loud "BOOM," it ignited the spirit, which let out wails before disintegrating into black mist.
Seeing this, Miko was ecstatic.
"So... so strong!!"
She was thrilled.
She never expected a single talisman to eliminate a spirit.
Sagiri: [Not bad!!] [Excellent!] [Looks like my powers are legit.]
Seeing a basic talisman take down a spirit in one shot made Sagiri quite pleased.
And that was just a low-level one.
What about higher-tier talismans?
That thought lit up Sagiri's eyes.
She suddenly felt the urge to try more.
Back at home, Sagiri stared intently at the livestream.
The spirit had been reduced to ash.
As it vanished, Miko suddenly felt a warm current flowing through her body.
In an instant, she panicked.
She thought she wet herself again!
But she quickly realizedno, it wasn't that.
Something had entered her body.
She even felt more alert.
So... slaying the spirit gave her strength?
"No, no, nothis isn't right!!"
Miko was stunned.
Was such a thing even possible in their world?
Hearing her surprise, the group grew curious.
Sagiri: [What's wrong?]
She was puzzled.
What happened?
Others were confused too.
Was something wrong?
Miko quickly explained.
"After I killed that spirit, I felt a surge of energy."
"Did I just level up from killing a monster?"
"I feel so much stronger!!"
The group exploded with excitement.
No waykilling spirits had benefits?
Sagiri: [@Takumi, big bro, get in here!!]
Fujiwara Chika: [@Takumi, quickleveling up by killing monsters!!]
Megumi Kato: [So there's a way to get stronger now?]
Kaguya Houraisan: [Slaying spirits gives merit?] [That's fascinating.] [Your world is a natural grinding spot then?]
Hearing this, Kaguya was intrigued.
Yotsuya Miko?
She remembered Miko's world had lots of spirits.
If it really meant growing stronger just by fighting...
Wouldn't everyone want to go there?
They could just sweep the place from start to finish.
As long as it boosted strength, people would flock there.
Still, Kaguya glanced at her own situation and decided not to bother.
She'd let the others have those scraps.
She was a Gundam pilot now!
No time for this nonsense.
Takumi, suddenly tagged in the group, was confused.
He read the messages and was surprised.
There were benefits like that over there?
He made a proposal.
Takumi: [In that case, Sagiri, take a team over there for training.] [Bring Sakura and the othersI'll teleport you all to that world to hunt spirits.] [You'll all grow stronger that way.]
If that world gave power boosts, why wait?
They should get going and slay everything in sight.
The proposal sparked instant interest.
Most members didn't have many points to power up.
Getting stronger through grinding or missions took forever.
But if there was a place where you could slay monsters to grow stronger?
Of course they were in.
Without hesitation, Sagiri and the others made their decision.
Sagiri: [I'm going!]
Fujiwara Chika: [Me too!]
Saten Ruiko: [Count me inI've got just enough points!]
Erina Nakiri: [Add me! Some ingredients are too toughI need more power!]
Asuna Yuuki: [I'm in too!!]
Megumi Kato: [Count me inalso bringing a few others.]
Everyone with weaker powers was eager to go.
If they could eliminate those spirits, they'd all grow.
The stronger members weren't interested.
They let the weaker ones have the "scraps."
Everyone was tactful enough not to interfere.
Chapter 359: Is She Really a High Schooler?
Everyone in the group quickly made up their minds.
Go, go, go!
Of course, they were going.
Was there even a need to hesitate?
Sagiri: [Alright, gather up!] [Come to my place.]
Sagiri began calling everyone over.
Whoever wanted to gobring them all.
Later, they could ask the others to help by sending red packets for the teleportation.
Yotsuya Miko, watching the flurry of messages in the group chat, couldn't help but feel excited.
So many people coming?
Weren't all the vengeful spirits in her world about to become prey?
That thought alone thrilled her.
Saten Ruiko: [Ugh, am I the only one who has to spend points to teleport?] [@Takumi, lend me a space item, will ya?] [I plan to bring Misaka and the others too, though I'm not sure if esper powers work on spirits.]
A whole world full of vengeful spirits.
That was a massive number.
And who knows how many years of accumulation.
Miko's world was practically a natural training ground.
Endless enemies to slay.
It could easily serve as a beginner's dungeon in the future.
Takumi saw Ruiko's request and didn't refuse.
He directly lent her a spatial item.
He also didn't forget to check with Bronya.
Takumi: [@Bronya, are you coming?] [If yes, I'll bring you back.]
Bronya could probably farm some gains too.
Facing Takumi's question, Bronya declined without hesitation.
