"Though it's manageable here, our actions have significantly disrupted other worlds."
"Since our world's emergence, many currencies in other worlds have collapsed."
"Any slight change has extensive consequences."
"Could you please inform me beforehand in the future?"
Ningguang looked at Takumi helplessly.
Takumi rarely considered consequences.
He dug holes but never filled them, leaving her scrambling.
She felt helpless.
Although matters often stabilized quickly due to Prometheus's super-intelligence, it was still exhausting.
Ningguang decided it was time to have a serious discussion with Takumi.
Thinking this, Ningguang's expression grew serious.
"Other worlds are now connected to ours."
"Every small action we take has massive repercussions on them."
"It's like dropping a pebble into waterthough insignificant to you, the resulting waves are immense."
"I hope you understand this."
"In the future, please inform me through Prometheus before taking major actions."
"Otherwise, reckless actions only complicate matters for many people."
"If our world only consisted of those initially brought back by you, we could act freely."
"After all, our world was initially a blank slate."
"But after connecting with other worlds, everything is affected."
Ningguang explained this patiently, exasperation clear on her face.
Hearing this, Takumi nodded, feeling slightly embarrassed.
After all, he never concerned himself with consequences.
With Ningguang's words, Takumi naturally took them seriously.
"Alright!"
"I'll let Prometheus inform you in advance from now on."
"The network is already set up."
"If you have arrangements, handle them early."
"The network is built but not activated."
"One word from you and it can immediately be operational."
After Takumi finished explaining, Ningguang nodded decisively.
"Understood."
"I'll handle it shortly."
"Connecting all worlds is indeed troublesome."
"Even if we're willing, others may not be."
"By the way, can their phones and devices connect to our network?"
Ningguang finally addressed the critical issue.
If connection was possible, that could be problematic.
If restricted to terminals, it could open immediately.
"They can if you want them to."
"If not, we can ignore their devices."
Takumi shrugged.
His network didn't require specific frequencies or basebands.
If Takumi desired, any device could easily connect.
No new chips were necessary; it was merely a matter of his word.
Prometheus could handle it all effortlessly.
Upon confirmation from Takumi, Ningguang thought briefly before replying:
"Then let's first allow only those with terminals to connect."
"If some phones use dual SIM cards, we can manage that as well."
"One connects to their network, and the other to ours."
"This way, signals sent to their side won't cause much disruption."
"As for whether they completely switch to our network, we'll decide later."
"For now, let only terminal owners use it."
"Maybe this could popularize terminals further."
"After all, many haven't visited our world yet."
"Gradual popularization is beneficial."
"Moreover, the resulting disruption wouldn't be significant."
"What do you think?"
Ningguang quickly formulated a plan and presented her thoughts clearly to Takumi.
Chapter 434, Targeted from the Start
After listening to Ningguang's explanation, Takumi considered briefly and agreed.
"Let's do it your way."
"You can ask Prometheus for help."
"As I've always said, I don't manage these affairs, so I'll leave everything to you."
Takumi directly approved the plan, completely entrusting Ningguang with the matter.
Upon hearing Takumi's carefree delegation, Ningguang rolled her eyes dramatically.
"You're certainly relaxed, but I'm overwhelmed."
"Now, my title as a Liyue Qixing member feels quite undeserved."
Speaking of this, Ningguang couldn't help but sigh.
Ever since Zhongli sent her to this world, she had no time to manage affairs back in Liyue.
Everything there had been entrusted entirely to Keqing.
She barely had time to oversee things herself.
Only occasionally would someone deliver items, prompting her to summon Keqing to exchange spatial equipment.
"Oh well~!"
"The capable always bear greater responsibilities."
"If you're too busy, you can always bring more people to help."
"The mechanical races are quite efficient, aren't they?"
"With just one command, countless mechanical beings will be at your disposal."
"As for the Liyue Qixing positions, we can find replacements later."
"Once all the Liyue Qixing members arrive, you can have them take over various positions."
Takumi was unconcerned with these issues.
His world was developing exceptionally well.
If Ningguang was overwhelmed, weren't there other members of Liyue Qixing?
When Keqing finished relocating Liyue completely, she could join and manage Takumi's world.
Takumi's world had ample land, currently largely managed by Prometheus.
Eventually, Keqing could take over management duties, and the same went for Ganyu.
From the start, Takumi had planned for these individuals to manage his world.
Once they relocated, Liyue could be handed over to others.
Ningguang rolled her eyes again.
"You planned this from the start, didn't you?"
"Truly exasperating."
Talking about this, Ningguang sighed once more, realizing Takumi had targeted them from the beginning of this world's development.
After casually chatting a bit more, Takumi left.
After Takumi departed, Ningguang began instructing Prometheus to establish network connectivity.
Soon after Ningguang's instructions, individuals across various worlds possessing terminals received a message.
Many influential figures also received notifications asking if they wished to connect to Takumi's world.
Upon seeing the message, some frowned, while others rejoiced.
Those who frowned were astonished.
Could the connection to Takumi's world happen so soon?
Though many anticipated this eventual integration, few expected it so quickly.
Some individuals quickly checked their own world's phones.
When they discovered they couldn't connect, they breathed a sigh of relief.
It wasn't fully connected immediately, which temporarily eased their concerns.
Not long after, Ningguang sent out invitations to discuss these developments.
This invitation was impossible to decline.
However, accepting meant inevitably relinquishing certain controls to Takumi's world.
Refusing would lead to falling behind others.
It was a challenging dilemma.
...
Takumi didn't concern himself with subsequent developments.
Currently, Takumi was home, spending time with Kana and others.
In the following period, Takumi's world became exceptionally lively.
Representatives from various worlds and countries arrived to negotiate network issues.
Ningguang, Tingyun, and others became increasingly busy, including Keqing.
Following her conversation with Takumi, Ningguang immediately recruited Keqing.
She instructed Keqing to delegate all Liyue responsibilities and fully focus on affairs here.
Additionally, Ningguang asked Zhongli to send Ganyu over as well.
The relocation from Liyue was nearing completion.
Soon, representatives from other nations would also arrive.
Eventually, Teyvat's entire population would relocate.
Zhongli and other Archons would depart last.
The majority had already arrived.
Therefore, Ningguang considered assigning management duties to those from Teyvat.
With an increasing population, additional management was urgently needed.
Currently, many administrators in Takumi's world were temporarily borrowed from Welier.
These individuals had frequently complained to Ningguang about wanting to resign.
Thus, Ningguang planned significant adjustments soon.
Additionally, it was necessary to cultivate local talent.
Training programs for highly intelligent youths were already underway.
Amidst this bustling atmosphere, Ophis, previously sent by Takumi to ExE, finally returned.
Upon receiving the package sent by Akeno, Takumi immediately examined it.
When sensing the contents, he froze momentarily before swiftly releasing the dragons inside.
Alongside Ophis and Xiaoju, there was also a red-haired loli.
Ophis appeared delighted, as did Xiaoju, but the red-haired girl seemed unhappy.
She was none other than Great Red.
"Why did you bring her back too?"
Looking at Great Red, Takumi felt puzzled.
What had Ophis been thinking?
Had they bonded emotionally?
"I know! I know!"
"Ophis wanted a little sister, so she brought her along."
"At first, she refused, but Ophis gave her a fierce beating."
"Look here, there's even bruising."
Xiaoju cheerfully lifted Great Red's clothes, revealing her bruised belly, much to Great Red's embarrassment.
Hearing this explanation and seeing the bruises, Takumi's mouth twitched slightly.
No doubt, Great Red's current loli form was also their handiwork.
"Contract!"
Ophis looked at Takumi and pointed at Great Red, clearly intending for her to become Takumi's Honkai beast.
She had already planned this before returning.
Hearing Ophis's request, Takumi didn't object.
Since Ophis desired it, he would allow it.
Decided, Takumi began the contracting process immediately.
Great Red offered no resistance.
Though reluctant, she understood the situation clearly.
Any protest would likely earn her another beating from Ophis.
Great Red felt extremely frustrated.
How had Ophis become this powerful in such a short time since leaving?
Chapter 435, What a Miserable Dragon
Great Red was undoubtedly shocked by Ophis's transformation.
Her return this time had been a major blow.
Even setting aside Xiaoju, just Ophis alone was no longer someone she could match.
Because Ophis had become far too powerful.
She completely overpowered Great Red.
It was unacceptable.
After all, Ophis used to be a cute little thing she could bully at will.
And now? She had grown unbelievably strong in such a short time?
Was she seriously this overpowered?
Only when Great Red signed the contract with Takumi did she finally understand why Ophis had become so powerful.
Feeling the changes in energy within her own body, she couldn't help clicking her tongue.
"Let's go!"
Seeing everything settled, Ophis pulled Great Red away.
As she left, she even took one of Takumi's terminals.
Having beaten her up this time, Ophis had vented her anger.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have brought Great Red along.
Though she had the strength to kill her now, she chose not to.
There was no need.
However, Ophis didn't mention one thing to Takumi:
Great Red was bound to her original world. Bringing her here might cause problems.
Would that world come seeking her?
Just like the other worlds connected to Takumi?
If it did, that would be perfect.
Returning would be easier.
Whether it would happen remained to be seen.
Takumi had no idea what Ophis was thinking.
After sending her off, he messaged Akeno in the group chat.
Takumi:
[@Akeno, did Ophis stir up any big trouble in your world?]
Seeing the message, Akeno sighed helplessly.
Big trouble? That was an understatement.
Beating up Great Red in front of the entire worlddid that count?
Muttering internally, Akeno uploaded a video.
Akeno:
[Video]
[See for yourself.]
Curious, Takumi played the video.
The screen showed Kuoh Academy.
A huge phantom appeared in the sky.
Ophis's true form was violently beating up Great Red.
Seeing this, Takumi froze.
That was a direct hit to pride.
There was no way Ophis planned itthis had Xiaoju written all over it.
Fujiwara Chika:
[Oh my god!!]
[So miserable.]
Tokisaki Kurumi:
[Public execution?]
Sagiri:
[When did Ophis become so evil? I don't believe it!!]
Shiroyasha:
[Clearly Xiaoju's handiwork.]
Shiroyasha claimed she recognized the pattern.
No doubt about itthis was Xiaoju's doing.
She grinned at the thought.
Akeno:
[Great Red got beat up and vanished.]
[Also, our world's god factions can't hide it anymore.]
[Everyone knows now.]
It was a massive scandal.
But after some discussion, the faction leaders decided to go public.
And started recruiting.
Anyone with a sacred artifact could now join a divine faction.
The whole world embraced chaos.
Seeing that, Takumi laughed.
Takumi:
[Ophis has been corrupted!!]
[So evil!!]
Shiroyasha:
[It's all Xiaoju's fault!!]
Tokisaki Kurumi:
[It's all Xiaoju's fault!!]
Black Rabbit:
[It's all Xiaoju's fault!!]
Asuka Kuronuma:
[It's all Xiaoju's fault!!]
Fujiwara Chika:
[Interrupt the spam!!!]
[Stop it already.]
The group chat exploded.
Everyone blamed Xiaoju.
There was no way pure-hearted Ophis would do something like that on her own.
Only Xiaoju could be behind it.
Matou Sakura:
[@Takumi-nii, can you take Argo-onee-san away?]
As the group chatted, Matou Sakura suddenly chimed in.
Takumi was puzzled.
Takumi:
[What happened to her?]
Mentioning Argo reminded Takumi that she had gotten bored and moved out while he was traveling.
He hadn't paid it much attention.
Apparently, she'd ended up at Sakura's place?
Matou Sakura:
[Argo-onee-san and Onee-sama are fighting again!!!]
Takumi:
[Emm]
[Ignore them.]
Reading the message, Takumi sighed.
No need to interfere.
They fought all the time.
Argo could argue with just about anyone.
Let it be.
Matou Sakura:
[QAQ]
[They're so weird. One minute they're fighting, the next they're fine.]
Sakura couldn't understand their logic.
Shiroyasha:
[If Argo bothers you, just call her an ugly woman.]
Fujiwara Chika:
[Redirecting aggro, huh?]
[You're something else, Shiroyasha.]
What a tactic.
Drop that insult mid-argument and Argo would turn all her attention to you.
This method of attracting hostility was a bit too wild.
Nyaruko:
[@Takumi, hubby hubby, I'm ready to come over! Everything's arranged!!]
As everyone chatted, Nyaruko popped up.
She started shouting at Takumi.
