In mere seconds, all was consumed by fire.
Riser didn't even know what hit him. He was obliterated before he could react.
The impact zone stretched right to Takumi and his allies, but he had already used spatial powers to shield them.
In the tight mirror dimension, the bombardment continued.
Takumi mumbled: "Let's shell them for five minutes."
Meanwhile, in the Underworld, the live broadcast was cut.
Viewers couldn't see anything but fire.
Everyone's face turned grim. They stood up and stared at the blank screen.
Then the magic used to livestream stopped entirely.
Panic set in.
Especially among the Phoenix clan.
They rushed to Sirzechs, begging him to halt the match.
"We surrender! Okay?! We surrender!!"
...
"What did you say?" "Speak louderI can't hear you!!"
Kaguya looked confused, unsure what Takumi had just mumbled.
"I said, shell them for five minutes!"
Takumi shot her a glare.
Kaguya blinked.
"That's it?" "Only five minutes?"
"That's a phoenix, you know!"
"Fire longer. Make sure they don't regenerate."
Just five minutes? Not enough!
"Eh... I don't think the barrier can hold."
Takumi looked up. The dimension was already trembling.
"...What a shoddy construction."
Kaguya frowned. That weak?
But then she looked again at the cannons still firing. She went quiet.
Each of these could destroy a city.
Maybe it wasn't the barrier's fault. Maybe Takumi's weapons were just absurd.
"Takumi-kun!" "Please stop now."
Finally, Rias spoke up.
The Underworld was in chaos. The Phoenix clan was terrified.
Even with immortality, attacks like that could really kill someone.
Her brother had already messaged her "Tell him to stop! Now!"
Takumi tilted his head at Rias.
"Shouldn't we go a little longer?"
He felt five minutes would be best.
But Rias shook her head firmly.
"The Phoenix side has surrendered."
"There's no need to go on."
"And... you've already scared everyone enough."
She smiled bitterly.
Takumi hadn't even fought properly. Just summoned some weapons.
And yet, that alone had ended the match.
Turns out Takumi wasn't exaggerating.
Rias realized she didn't know the true extent of his power.
If she had, she might not have asked him to fight at all. Maybe Kaguya should have gone instead?
But now it was too late.
Since they surrendered, there was no need for more violence.
Even if it was a bit disappointing, she couldn't let him actually kill someone.
Even if Takumi didn't mind, Akeno definitely would.
Chapter 69: It's Alright, Your Sister Is Great
Takumi felt a bit disappointed, but he still held onto a faint hope.
Following typical novel tropes, shouldn't someone now refuse to accept defeat and come challenge him?
With that thought in mind, Takumi slowly said, "Alright then~ Let's see if someone from the Phoenix family tries to start something, or if Riser refuses to admit defeat."
"If that happens, I'll just enjoy blasting them again."
With those words, Takumi issued the ceasefire order to his star-destroyers.
He ended the bombardment before the mirror dimension could collapse and withdrew the cannon barrels.
Everyone around him had heard his comments.
Akeno gave Takumi a look full of exasperation.
"Good thing the others didn't hear that. They'd be terrified."
"With the power you've just displayed, no one will dare mess with you."
"So don't worryno one's coming after you."
Akeno was genuinely at a loss.
What was going through Takumi's head?
He was actually hoping someone would challenge him?
Given what he had just shown, who would dare?
No one was that stupid.
Villains in novels might not have brains, but real people weigh risks.
Takumi might be an unknown outsider, but that little display was enough to scare most people witless.
And that was just a casual attack.
Many had noticed the massive warships hidden behind the portals.
Those definitely didn't belong to this era.
As the group chatted, the battlefield outside had become completely silent.
All that remained was ruins.
There wasn't a trace of buildings left.
Even the structures behind Takumi and the others had vanished.
Good thing this was just a mirror dimensionif it were real, the entire city might've been wiped out.
Not far away lay Riser and his team.
Everyone was down.
Only Riser, the fiery cockroach, was still moving.
He was desperately using Phoenix tears to revive his team.
Every now and then, he would glance fearfully at Takumi.
His eyes were full of dread.
He had died and revived repeatedlywho knew how many times.
If Takumi had pushed a little longer, he might have died for real.
Even his sister had fallen unconscious, relying only on her bloodline to recover.
But that had limits.
They had almost died.
Takumi whistled as he watched the scene.
Quite the eye-catching view.
Most of the girls had been blasted out of their clothes.
As Takumi admired the aftermath, the mirror dimension finally collapsed.
Everyone returned to Kuoh Academy.
At the same time, several magic circles appeared before Rias and the others.
In the next instant, Rias' parents, her brother Sirzechs, and several other Maou appeared.
"Big brother?"
Rias blinked in surprise.
Why was he here?
"Rias, it's settled."
"You've won."
"As promised, your engagement to the Phoenix family is canceled."
"Grayfia, please tend to their injuries."
Sirzechs wasted no time.
Grayfia nodded, but her eyes lingered on Takumi and Kaguya.
That power Takumi showed had shocked everyone.
Even a Maou wouldn't survive such relentless firepower.
And that wasn't even the worst of it.
Those were just the small weapons.
Everyone saw the massive object behind the portals.
Rias lit up with joy hearing her brother, but quickly composed herself.
The matter was resolved, and she could finally relax.
But this wasn't just about her.
Surely the Maou had come for Takumi.
Sure enough, Sirzechs and the others now turned to Takumi.
"Mr. Takumi, greetings."
"I'm Sirzechs Gremory."
"Thank you for helping my sister."
He didn't ask Takumi's identity right away. Instead, he thanked him.
"No problem. Just a small favor."
"It was fun."
"Your sister's great."
Takumi chuckled.
Kaguya rolled her eyes beside him.
Everyone could tell why they were really here.
And yet he was still joking around.
"Anyway, thank you again."
Sirzechs smiled, but then his gaze sharpened.
"Mr. Takumi, may I ask where you and this lady are from?"
"Or perhaps which faction do you belong to?"
Time for the real questions.
The other Maou watched closely.
Rias also tensed up.
She was about to speak, but Takumi beat her to it.
"We're from another world."
"Came here at Miss Akeno's invitation to help out."
"And to explore this world a bit."
"After all, your world's pretty fascinating."
"You've got gods from all mythologies, even mechanical evil gods next door."
Takumi showed no concern about revealing his identity.
So what if it was exposed?
They couldn't beat him anyway.
Come on, he'd even let them use one hand.
If they really pushed him, he could bring in a full Honkai collapse.
That's why Takumi didn't care.
Hearing this, Sirzechs gave a knowing smile.
"I thought so"
"Those weapons clearly weren't from this era."
He glanced at Akeno.
So they came on her invitation?
How absurd.
"Aren't they though?"
"Those weapons are ridiculous."
"In their world, they've already started exploring galaxies."
"Traveling from world to world."
Takumi's star-destroyers were all from the Honkai Star Rail universe.
Definitely not something this era could build.
Even given a few hundred years, they'd struggle.
The Maou exchanged glances.
So Takumi had been to other worlds as well?
"Brother, Lord Beelzebub, Lord Serafall."
"Let's continue this conversation inside."
"Takumi and Kaguya aren't bad people."
"No need to be so tense."
Rias stepped in to ease the atmosphere.
She invited them all to continue indoors.
Takumi twitched slightly at her words.
Hearing a pureblood devil like Rias say, "They're not bad people," somehow felt off.
Chapter 70: Young Lady, Tie Up Two People for Me and I'll Make You a Magical Girl
The demons in the neighboring region were simple folk. Angels might be sinful, but these demons here? Definitely not what you'd call simple.
Takumi mentally sighed. What was there to say?
"You're rightthis isn't really the place to talk."
"Mr. Takumi, please, come inside."
Sirzechs finally came back to his senses. They were still standing outside. He promptly invited Takumi and his companions indoors for a more private discussion.
After all, guests from another world? This was a first.
He had heard of other worlds before, but seeing someone actually cross into theirs? That was new. The Great Red still guarded the gap between worlds, after all.
Takumi just shrugged and followed without protest.
The group made their way toward the old school building. Meanwhile, Sirzechs' subordinates surrounded the area.
Sona, arriving after noticing something was amiss, saw the scene and was immediately stunned. What had happened? Her sister was here too?
She ran over without hesitation. Being the Demon King's sister, the guards didn't stop her.
As soon as she reached the group, her sister tackled her in a cuddle. Sona was visibly flustered.
Now that Serafall had been taken care of, her curiosity grew. Who exactly were these reinforcements Rias had brought?
They were way too strong. Even the Demon Kings had been alerted?
That earlier battle... if it hadn't been stopped midway, Riser would've been reduced to ash.
Inside the old school building, Takumi and the others sat down while Rias, Akeno, and the rest prepared tea.
Sona, arriving a bit later, rushed to help and also sneakily tried to learn what was going on.
"Mr. Takumi, have you traveled to many worlds?"
Once seated, Sirzechs couldn't contain his curiosity.
"A few."
"There are a few more I'd like to visit, but I don't dare to. Too riskyI'd probably get killed."
Takumi stroked his chin.
Technically, he had been to three worldsthis one included. Loli world, Yuu's world, and now this one.
If you counted pre— and post-transmigration, maybe five?
Sirzechs was surprised.
"With Mr. Takumi's power, being killed seems unlikely. Are those worlds really so dangerous?"
"Why wouldn't I be killed? Sure, I could destroy a world right now... but there are worlds where they play marble games with entire galaxies."
"I'd be lucky to die quickly in those."
You're overestimating me.
Takumi was well aware of his limits. He couldn't handle the Star Gods yet, so if needed, he'd just flee.
He planned to visit Honkai Star Rail's side first. If the Imaginary Tree didn't react, he'd consider exploring more.
Worse comes to worst, he could always retreat.
Takumi didn't believe even the Star Gods could take on the group chat system. If they could, Himeko's side would've collapsed already.
He was curious, thoughhis End Cocoon was gifted by the system. It seemingly had no growth limit. If he developed his civilization enough, would it surpass the Honkai version?
Worth testing someday.
...
Sirzechs and the others were stunned by Takumi's words.
Playing marbles with galaxies?
Was this guy serious?
But he didn't seem like he was bragging...
Despite their confusion, Sirzechs refrained from pressing further.
"Now that we've covered where I'm from, do you have any more questions?"
"Ask away. I still need to find some Sacred Gears later."
Takumi smiled at the three Demon Kings.
He had already explained everything. If they had questions, better ask now.
"Sacred Gears?"
"Mr. Takumi is interested in those too?"
Sirzechs was surprised. With Takumi's strength, did he even need such things?
"Why not? They're fun collectibles."
As he spoke, Takumi casually displayed his replicated Boosted Gear.
Sirzechs went silent, eyes fixed on the gauntlet.
That... that was a copy?
He felt its power. There was no trace of Ddraig's will, meaning it truly was a duplicate.
But its power was authentic.
"Mr. Takumi... you can copy Sacred Gears?"
Beelzebub couldn't help but ask.
That kind of ability was insane!
"It's just a small skill. If I can analyze it, I can replicate it."
"I can even improve them."
The room fell silent.
Sona, carrying tea, overheard this and nearly tripped.
Where did Akeno even find someone like this?
"Miss Serafall."
"Would you like a magical girl transformation device?"
"I picked one up in my last world."
With that, Takumi pulled out a pink magic wand.
Serafall, who had been quietly watching her sister, immediately turned.
"Is that real?!"
She stared hard at the wand.
Was this a joke?
"Of course it's real. It even has power amplification features."
"Might help you boost your own strength."
Serafall's eyes lit up.
It fulfilled her dream of being a magical girl and gave her more power?
Who wouldn't want that?
"What do I have to do to get it?"
Though excited, Serafall remained calm.
She was a Demon King, after allhead of diplomacy, no less.
Not some brainless devil.
Takumi chuckled.
"Bring me Lavinia Reni from the Grigori's Grey Magic Division."
"And Ingvild Leviathanshe's a descendant of the original Leviathan, right?"
"She has the high-tier Sacred Gear: Nereid Kyrie. I'd like to copy it."
"Get those two here and this wand is yours."
"Exchanging a magic item for two Sacred Gear copies seems fair, right?"
Running around to collect people himself was too much hassle.
Let someone else do the legwork.
Sure, he could use robots, but finding certain people wasn't easy.
Having a Demon King assist was far more efficient.
Besides, Lavinia was related to Vali and Euclid Lucifuge.
Bring her here, and Vali would show up too.
Wasn't he Akeno's distant relative?
And an absolute winner in life, too!
Chapter 71: Louder! Shout It With Confidence!
That guy not only had a Sacred Gear, he also had a childhood friend. And on top of that, beautiful girls were throwing themselves at him. A total winner in lifea true protagonist with his own halo.
