Hearing this, Takumi chuckled. "Let's hope Fuxuan doesn't come after me. But if you really want to join, I'd absolutely welcome itopen arms!"
The two continued chatting while wandering. When evening came, Takumi brought Qingque back to his home. The lights were already onsomeone was home.
Sensing the familiar aura, Takumi smiled. Ram and Rem had returned. Algol was also around.
With that thought, Takumi led Qingque inside.
"There are others living here? Is it okay for me to stay?"
Qingque was a little nervous. Would Takumi's household mind her presence?
"It's fine. They're easygoing. Come on in. You'll stay the night, and tomorrow you can continue exploring."
With that, Takumi opened the door and stepped in, with Qingque following closely behind.
"Welcome back!"
Ram and Rem came forward to greet them.
"Hello! Sorry for intruding!"
Seeing the twin maids, Qingque's eyes lit up. Takumi really knew how to liveit was something else.
"Ram, Rem, this is Qingque, from the Honkai: Star Rail side."
Takumi briefly introduced her.
"Welcome, Miss Qingque!" said Ram and Rem in unison.
They courteously attended to her, making Qingque a little flustered. She eventually just went with the flow.
Takumi sat down and sent a message to Lumine, asking her to come over in the evening. Qingque might feel awkward alone, so it would be good if Lumine joined.
Soon after, Lumine replied, saying she'd come and would bring March 7th and the others too. Now that the worlds were connected, they had all arrived.
Takumi also learned that Guinaifen and the others had come as well. He turned to Qingque and informed her.
"Guinaifen and March 7th are coming too. You'll have company tonight."
Hearing this, Qingque's eyes sparkled. "Awesome! I was worried I'd be the only one. I didn't expect them to arrive so fast."
Just as they were chatting, sounds came from outside. Lumine and her group had arrived. Ram and Rem quickly went to open the door.
Paimon flew in first. "Takumi! We're here!"
She greeted Takumi excitedly, then turned to Qingque.
"Long time no see, Qingque~!"
"Yo, Paimon!! You've gotten chubbier, haven't you? Why's your face so round?"
Qingque was clearly happy to see her, but she couldn't help noticing Paimon's slightly puffier cheeks.
Was it just her imagination? Or was Paimon's diet that good?
Shocking!
"I didn't get fat! I'm just plump! Ugh, Qingque, you're the worst... Calling someone fat the moment you meet them. Even I care about that, okay?!"
Paimon protested fiercely. She wasn't fatjust a little rounder.
Takumi listened to their exchange, his lips twitching slightly. He looked at Lumine, who had just walked in.
"You've been feeding Paimon well, huh? She looks like she's put on quite a bit."
From Takumi's perspective, Paimon really had gained weight. It surprised him.
Lumine shrugged. "She's doing food streams now. Super popular. Can't be helped."
Turns out Paimon had become a mukbang streamer.
Takumi was amazed. "Ah, that explains it. Makes sense now. But seriously, how much food can that flying cup eat?"
Everyone had gathered at Takumi's house, making it lively. They had all already eaten, so no dinner prep was needed.
Takumi had Ram and Rem take care of the guests while he returned to his room.
Once inside, he checked the group chat.
Shiroyasha was spamming again, bragging about becoming a Star God.
Shiroyasha: [Becoming a Star God? Just a matter of using your hands!] [You can call me the Solar Star God from now on.]
She was beyond smug.
After Takumi left, Shiroyasha had followed her own plan. The process went smoothly, and she was now a legit Star GodThe Sun that Shines Across the Cosmos!
Seeing her messages, Takumi's mouth twitched.
Takumi: [Look at you, all high and mighty.] [As long as I don't acknowledge it, your title means nothing.] [Just doing it for fun, huh?]
He couldn't stand how smug she was. Time to knock her down a peg. Otherwise, she'd only get more arrogant.
Chika Fujiwara: [Takumi's right!] [Look at you go!]
With Takumi's appearance, the others in the chat also chimed in their agreement.
Chapter 571: The Old Man Can Swap Personalities and Become a Girl
It's just a measly Stellar Godwhat's there to brag about?
Sagiri: [As long as Brother Takumi doesn't acknowledge it, that Shiroyasha is trash!]
Izayoi: [Trashy Shiroyasha, humiliating herself online!]
Y Kasukabe: [Quit the groupwe don't need anyone that strong here!]
Ruiko Saten: [Zhongli: I will not allow anyone in this group to be more ostentatious than its owner!!]
Zhongli: [?] [I never said anything like that!!]
Boros: [I suggest Miss Shiroyasha invite all those Stellar Gods over for some fun.] [I'll be waiting for you in the Neighboring World!]
Chika Fujiwara: [The Neighboring World is a grand stagecome if you've got the guts!]
For a moment, the chat turned into utter chaos. Everyone popped up at once. No one envied Shiroyasha's actions in the slightest. Becoming a Stellar God isn't all that great. They might want it themselves, but they feel they don't have what it takes. Simply stepping onto a Path in that world would already be impressive.
Shiroyasha: [You're just jealous!] [Hmph!] [Come over to Star Rail and tread my twentysix Paths!!] [My Paths are pretty good.] [If anyone wants to become a Messenger, I can help!]
The Path of the Sun is recruiting. If you want in, just come. It's free for group mates!
Sagiri: [My verdict: not as good as the Path of the End!]
Chika Fujiwara: [My verdict: not as good as the Path of the End!]
Y: [My verdict: not as good as the Path of the End!]
Bronya Zaychik: [My verdict: not as good as the Path of the End!]
Akeno Himejima: [My verdict: not as good as the Path of the End!]
Herta: [My verdict: not as good as the Path of Erudition!]
Disdain.
As everyone knows, Shiroyasha is a pervert; nobody wants to follow hermaybe not even Aha. Reading the flood of comments, Shiroyasha grew depressed and nearly spat blood. What on earth do these guys mean?
Takumi looked at the messages, the corner of his mouth lifting. Lost face again, huh, Shiroyasha. He was having a great time.
After bragging with everyone for a bit, Takumi felt relaxed. He pondered a moment, then @mentioned Asuka Kuon and Himeko.
Takumi: [@Himeko, @Asuka Kuon, dingdingding, you there?]
The two of them saw Takumi ping them and were immediately puzzled.
Asuka Kuon: [What is it?]
Himeko: [I'm here!]
Takumi: [Want to become Herrschers, dear ladies?] [Help me master a few Authorities?]
Takumi laid out the plan.
Everyone was full of question marks.
Himeko: [Huh?] [What are you trying to do?]
Asuka Kuon: [Have us become Herrschers? Are you serious?]
Chika Fujiwara: [Me me me, I'll do it!!]
Sagiri: [Look at me, look at me!!]
The two tagged girls hadn't reacted yet, but everyone else was thrilled. Takumi wanted to let them use Herrscher Authorities? Fantasticthey wanted in too.
Takumi: [No, you two aren't suitable.] [Himeko is perfect for the Herrscher of Flames.] [For Asuka, I'm planning to give her the core of the Herrscher of Domination.] [I've already given the core of the Herrscher of the Void to Tomoyo.] [Oh, @Akeno, want to be the Herrscher of Thunder? I can arrange it.]
Remembering Akeno, Takumi noted that only a few cores lacked hosts. The Authorities created later, and the Herrschers of Knowledge, Rock, and Constraint, still had no candidates; the rest already did.
Herrscher of Reason: VilV. Herrscher of the Void: Tomoyo Daidouji. Herrscher of Thunder: Akeno Himejima. Herrscher of Wind: Mio Sima. Herrscher of Ice: Esdeath. Herrscher of Death: Mobius. Herrscher of Flames: Himeko. Herrscher of Domination: Asuka Kuon. Herrscher of Corruption: Bronya Zaychik. Herrscher of Law: Liliya Olenyeva.
That was Takumi's current Herrscher list.
Hearing his words, Chika Fujiwara and the others were depressed. FineTakumi was matching people to their attributes.
Asuka Kuon: [I'm very interested!] [See you tomorrow.]
Himeko: [I'll come find you tomorrow too.]
The two naturally had no objections.
Once they agreed, Takumi @mentioned Akeno and Bronya again.
Takumi: [@Akeno, you come over tomorrow too.] [@Bronya, once you're done visiting family, come home and inherit the family business.]
Bronya Zaychik: [()] [Okay, got it.]
Akeno Himejima: [Sure! I'll come tomorrow.]
Kaguya Houraisan: [Darling, what about me?]
Seeing Bronya get a core, Kaguya felt upset. What about me? I'm your wife tooyou can't play favorites. Mio, Esdeath, Mobius, Bronyaeven Liliya have one, right? And me?
Reading Kaguya's message, Takumi pondered, then decided.
Takumi: [How about I give you the core of the Herrscher of Knowledge?]
And give the core of Constraint to Gabriel. That would leave only a few.
Kaguya Houraisan: [Okay~! Hubby, patpat~!]
Nicethe Herrscher of Knowledge is awesome; she can twist reality.
Takumi: [By the way, let's hand the core of Constraint to Gabriel.]
Decision made.
Seeing Takumi's messages, everyone was beyond envious.
Gabriel White: [What, what? I get one too?]
Even the unrelated Gabriel popped upsounded as though someone had called her.
Takumi: [?] [Not youbeat it!]
Who wants to give you one? Fallen angels, please leave! Kindly roll away.
Gabriel White: [[?Д?]] [Drat!! Missed out on billions!]
So enviousreally too envious.
Chika Fujiwara (No.173): [So the whole Herrscher lineup is female, huh?] [What about the Herrscher of Rock?]
She was jealous even without one. There was still that Rock core, right?
Takumi: [We'll see who suits it when the time comes.] [Whateverif needed, we can even turn the Old Man into a girl.] [I don't mind!!]
Shiroyasha: [Same here!!]
Sagiri: [Same here!!]
Asuna Yuuki: [Same here!!]
That'd be greattotally doable.
Zhongli watched the chat, the corner of his mouth twitching. Do these guys feel itchy if they don't cause trouble for a day?
Zhongli: [There's no need!] [I won't be a Herrscher.] [Things are fine as they are.]
He had no interest; life was good already.
Lala Satalin Deviluke: [How about giving me the core of Rock!] [I'll study it!!]
Lala saw there were still cores left and immediately applied. Though she didn't know why Takumi was giving them away, studying one shouldn't be a problem, right?
Takumi thought it over and agreed.
Takumi: [Sure, you can research it.] [I also have two cores suited for Momo and Nana.]
Seeing Lala appear reminded Takumi of her two sisters. Yes, the two of them would be perfect.
Chapter 572: No Choice, the Whole Group is Broke
After finishing his conversation with Lala in the group chat, Takumi asked her to bring her two younger sisters over the next day. Then, he logged off to rest.
The next morning, as soon as Takumi got up, everyone had already arrived. He was surprised to see a group of girls sitting in his living room.
"Why are you all here so early?"
"Good morning, Takumi-kun!" Momo, his sister-in-law, was the first to greet him. The others followed one after another.
"Good morning, Takumi." "Morning!" "You're finally up."
Seeing this crowd, Takumi could only helplessly nod. He didn't rush things and went to have breakfast first. Only afterward did he begin distributing the Herrscher cores to them.
As Takumi took out the Herrscher cores, everyone looked on with anticipation.
"Why are you distributing these cores?" Bronya asked in confusion. Takumi hadn't mentioned doing this before.
"It's mainly because of world authority," Takumi explained. "Once the entire world undergoes its transformation, according to my calculations, these cores will become the foundation of this world."
"After all, the Authorities I hold are condensed from various fundamental rules."
"Now that the Cocoon of Finality is fully bound to this world, the power of the Herrschers has become part of this world's foundation."
"Eventually, these powers will need to be divided among individuals."
"It's not strictly necessary, but strengthening everyone is a good idea. Think of it as finding myself some helpers."
"I've already handed out some earlier. Now it's time to distribute the rest."
"That way, everything will be complete."
Takumi explained everything simply. In fact, he would eventually create even more Herrscher cores. This was just the beginning.
In the future, all the rules of this world could be condensed by Takumi into Herrscher cores, creating new Herrschers.
After listening to his explanation, everyone understood.
Alright then.
So that's how it is.
No one asked further. Since Takumi had a plan, they would just cooperate. Without further ado, everyone began fusing with their respective cores under Takumi's guidance.
In an instant, terrifying Honkai energy surged toward them.
Jana, who had just returned to Takumi's world, sensed the Herrscher energy radiating from his place. Curious, she returned home immediately.
Seeing Takumi's current activities, she was stunned. What was he doing, creating so many fellow Herrschers all at once?
"You're back?"
Takumi was surprised to see her. After staying in his world for a while, Jana had gone off to explore other worlds and had only now returned. Was she finally done wandering?
"Yeah! What are you doing?"
Jana tilted her head toward the people fusing with Herrscher cores.
"As you can see, turning them into Herrschers."
Takumi then explained everything to her again.
After his explanation, Jana looked at him seriously.
"Then let me become your Herrscher too."
Before Takumi could respond, she released her Authority and shoved it into his body.
Takumi was dumbfounded.
Just like when he made Kiana and the others his Herrschersbut this time, it was Jana who did it willingly.
"Ahthis!!!"
Takumi was truly stunned.
"I've wanted to do this for a long time. I'm alone anyway."
A flicker of emotion passed through Jana's eyes. She had always been aloneuntil she met Takumi.
The Herrscher of the Sea, Herrscher of the Quantum Sea. Now, she had given her Authority to Takumi. And the Cocoon of Finality? It welcomed everything without rejection.
Takumi stared at Jana. Seeing her serious expression, he nodded and said nothing more.
"Alright."
Nothing serious.
Takumi had gained another Authorityvoluntarily gifted by Jana, just like Elysia had done.
Elysia had also handed over her Authority willingly.
