He immediately @-mentioned Asuna.
Takumi: [@Yuuki Asuna, I'm done with everything.]
Time to deal with her situation.
Asuna responded quickly.
She had been staying in town and refused to go outside.
After joining the group, she sold her gear, got some cash, and found an inn.
It was the safest spot.
She had been waiting for Takumi to come get her.
Now that he was finally free, she let out a breath of relief.
Yuuki Asuna: [Takumi-san, I'm ready.]
[Sorry for the trouble.]
[I'll repay you those points as soon as I can.]
She'd already made up her mind.
She wanted out.
She'd owe Takumi some points.
So what if he took a few people or things from her world?
As Bronya had put it
It's not like he was destroying their world.
So what if he borrowed a little?
It was totally fine.
Chapter 109: You Wont Even Show Me the Stockings, and You Want Me to Roll Gacha?
They had never met before, and today was their first interaction.
Since Takumi was coming to her world, Asuna felt she had to show some gesture in return. Sure, Takumi coming here to collect people and things was his business. But rescuing her? That was on her.
Even though she had no points now, she could slowly repay him through daily check-ins.
Takumi, upon reading her message, had no issue.
Of course nothe was the one profiting here.
Takumi: [OK!] [Then I'll head over tomorrow.]
It was too late now, and he was too lazy to move.
Asuna nodded at the message. Tomorrow? That was fine.
With that, they finalized their agreement.
Right after, Takumi suddenly remembered Boros.
Takumi: [@Boros, spaceship guy, did you go to Earth?] [Don't tell me Saitama already punched you flat?]
The guy hadn't spoken up in ages. Naturally, Takumi was curious.
Boros: [I'm almost at Earth... but I stopped on the far side of the Moon.] [I didn't go straight to Saitama.]
He wasn't stupid.
After watching the anime, he knew he'd get wrecked.
So instead, he waited.
Takumi burst out laughing at the response.
He still hadn't landed? Wasn't he supposed to be there already?
Takumi: [So, what's your plan?]
He couldn't help but ask. What was Boros stalling for?
Boros: [Just a few more days and I'll have enough points.] [I'll power up once, then challenge Saitama.]
These days, Boros had been religiously checking in for points. Once he discovered the strengthening function in the group, he started saving.
If he could power up, maybe he'd finally have a real fight with Saitama.
Training on his own? That was too slow. The group system was way faster.
Still, luck hadn't been kind to him. He never got many points.
Even Suoh Mikoto had better rolls. He had already powered up once, and now his Damocles Sword was stabilized. He was way stronger nowand thanks to info shared in the group, he even figured out who murdered his close friend.
Suoh Mikoto was quietly working behind the scenes.
No one else in the group even realized.
Boros only needed a bit morejust over 100 points. With luck, he'd have it in a couple of days.
Then it would be a true battle of blood and fire.
A perfect rival for Saitama.
Maybe that would reignite Saitama's fighting spirit.
A proper rival training plan.
Seeing all this, Takumi couldn't help but click his tongue in amusement.
Chika Fujiwara: [Got it. You're scared!!]
Bronya: [Got it. You're scared!!]
Sagiri: [Got it. You're scared!!]
Raiden Mei: [Got it. You're scared!!]
The whole chat group lit up again.
Clearly, he was chickening out.
Takumi laughed.
Yeah, Boros was definitely scared.
Boros: [...] [That's not it!!] [I just want a hot-blooded battle with Saitama!!]
Takumi: [Hotbloodedbattle.] [Good luck, spaceship big bro!!]
Chika Fujiwara: [Good luck, spaceship big bro!!]
Sagiri: [Good luck, spaceship big bro!!]
Miori Shiba: [@Sagiri, where did Takumi place your house?] [Have you eaten? I'll send something over.]
Miori Shiba cut through the group's nonsense.
Come on, was this really worth chatting about?
Sagiri, did you eat or not?
Seeing the message, Sagiri paused and then chuckled.
Sagiri: [Thanks, Miori-nee. I've got food here.] [Mom stocked up, so I'm good.] [I'm not sure where we live now though.] [Takumi said it's near Enju's area.]
Miori sighed in relief.
As long as she'd eaten.
But living near Enju's place, huh?
Got it.
Miori Shiba: [Then I'll come by tomorrow.] [Did you get your terminal yet? If so, I'll add you as a friend.]
After that short exchange, they continued privately.
The Boros topic faded out.
Now people shifted to other topics.
Chika Fujiwara: [@Takumi, do a gacha roll!] [You've got the most points, right??] [Do a ten-pull, let us see your power!]
She was clearly hyped.
She knew Takumi must be stacked with points.
So why not use them?
Takumi stared at the message, speechless.
He checked his balance.
Yeah... over 4,000 points.
He'd accumulated them through check-ins, plus Kaguya had given him some.
He even had helpers farming points for him.
His balance kept climbing.
But gacha?
Looking at the number again, Takumi refused flat out.
Takumi: [I refuse!]
[Come on, I lack nothing. Why should I pull?]
Right now, he was the richest guy in the group.
He had everything.
Weapons? Got them.
Artifacts? Collected a bunch from Rias's world.
Skills? Not missing any.
Why waste points?
Better to save up and power up again.
Maybe next time, he could control the entire galaxy.
He was literally the lord of a world.
He needed nothing.
Chika Fujiwara: [Why not?]
[There are treasures from all worlds in there!]
She tried to persuade him.
Takumi holding all those points was just unfair!
Why not draw?
Don't leave her suffering alone!
Takumi: [Show me the stockings first!]
Yeah, he knew what she was up to.
If she wanted him to gacha, she better pay the price.
Chapter 110: The Desire for the Unattainable
Fujiwara Chika was willing to flash her thighs, but now she wanted him to pull a gacha?
Impossible. Not a chance!
Fujiwara Chika: [...] [Can you not keep bringing that up?] [()]
She was annoyed. Really annoyed.
This again? Really?
Takumi: [You won't even let me see your thigh-highs, and you want me to draw gacha?~?]
You give nothing, yet you ask for everything?
Chika was curled up under the covers and seething with rage. Shaking. Cold.
When would she ever recover from this humiliation?
Fujiwara Chika: [Why don't you ask someone else?] [Why not Mei? Why not Bronya? Why not Miori??] [(??Ў)]
This imouto was truly furious.
Takumi: [When Bronya's here next time, I can just look then. Mei always wears thigh-highs anyway. As for Miori, she lives nearby. I can just look when I want.] [But you? You're far away. I can't see them.] [The desire for the unattainable never stops stirring.] [So... thigh-high peek?]
Takumi was grinning ear to ear.
If he really wanted to see Bronya's, he could just wait until their next crossover mission. Same for Mei. And even Kiana too. What's the big deal?
As for Miori? She's practically next door.
He could see all of them soon.
Only Chika was out of reach, and Takumi had no interest in wasting points to visit her world. Total waste.
So... could she give him a peek?
Bronya: [No thigh-highs!!]
Raiden Mei: [Please stop this!!]
Miori Shiba: [I barely wear those either. What are you thinking? Go ogle Kisara!]
They all shut him down immediately.
Seriously, what was Takumi on about?
Even Miori was speechless. She wasn't exactly into fashion like that.
Bronya was downright disgusted.
She was even starting to reconsider joining future missions with Takumi.
His tastes were... peculiar.
All the girls in the chat were giving him weird looks now.
Fujiwara Chika: [Pervert!!]
Takumi: [I like girls. Looking at girls makes me happy. Being happy helps me live longer.] [So I'm not a pervertI'm just honest with my desires!] [Why don't we have anyone fun in this chat group?!]
Takumi sighed. Why was everyone here so serious?
If only Kasumigaoka Utaha or Kurumi Tokisaki were in this group.
The girls fell silent, unimpressed.
Zhongli: [According to general principles, emotional well-being does indeed contribute to longevity.] [Everyone has different tastes. Takumi's... are just peculiar.]
Zhongli suddenly thoughtTakumi must love Keqing.
If Takumi knew what Zhongli was thinking, he'd give the old man a big thumbs-up.
Absolutely. He loved Keqing.
Strong, beautiful, and those gorgeous thigh-highs.
He adored her.
Ningguang too. Absolutely.
Seeing Zhongli speak up for Takumi, the others went silent again.
Old man, why are you enabling him?
The chat became chaotic.
Meanwhile, Liliawho was nearbynoticed Takumi chuckling.
Curious, she tilted her head.
She knew he had a device to talk to other worlds.
What was making him laugh so much?
Still, she didn't pry.
Takumi, on the other hand, noticed her curiosity.
"Too bad the chat group can't invite new members yet." "If I could, I'd invite you."
He ruffled her hair as he spoke.
Lilia smiled softly.
"No rush." "If the time comes, we'll talk about it."
They had long lifespans anyway. No pressure.
Takumi glanced at the timeit was getting late.
He pulled Lilia along to freshen up.
After signing in right at midnight, he didn't bother chatting again.
Time to sleep.
He had to visit Asuna tomorrow.
The night passed peacefully. When morning came, Takumi got moving.
He first tagged Asuna in the chat.
Takumi: [@Yuuki Asuna, I'm heading out now.] [You ready?]
Asuna had been waiting.
Seeing his message, her heart jumped.
Finally.
Yuuki Asuna: [Come on over.] [Just appear directlyit's fine.]
Right after replying, she suddenly became curious.
Was Takumi going to appear in-game?
Or would he manifest in the real world?
Before her question even took form, Takumi replied again.
Takumi: [OK. I'm on my way. I'll meet you at the hospital.]
Message sent, Takumi began moving.
He purchased a traversal token and stepped through.
In the blink of an eye, he arrived in a quiet alley of a city.
No cameras. No people.
Perfect.
The chat group always placed new arrivals in unmonitored areas.
Just like that, he blended into this world.
Walking out of the alley, Takumi strolled through the streets.
Every screen was playing news about SAO.
The death game had trapped thousands.
A global scandal.
Reports were everywhere.
How many died today. How many yesterday.
Wall-to-wall coverage.
The public was terrified.
No one had ever seen a crisis quite like this.
A video game that could kill.
The first full-dive VR game had become a disaster.
Takumi watched with interest.
He glanced at the phones people were using.
Pulling out a similar device from his pocket, he connected to the network.
Time to gather intel.
As he skimmed through data, he began pulling deeper layers from this world.
Anything usefulhe absorbed.
Once he'd collected enough, he began heading toward the hospital where Asuna was located.
It wasn't far.
Just a few blocks away.
A short walk was all it took.
Chapter 111: Trash Group Chat, Might As Well Disband
Takumi arrived at the hospital where Asuna was staying, passing through without any interference.
He hypnotized everyone who saw him along the way, making them believe they had seen nothing.
Even the surveillance and records were easily forged with a bit of manipulation.
In no time, Takumi was already on the floor where Asuna's private ward was located.
Inside the high-class room, Asuna's parents and elder brother were seated, all visibly anxious.
And also
a slimy, unpleasant-looking man was present.
Takumi frowned at the sight of this guy.
Right. He'd make this one disappear later.
With that in mind, Takumi casually walked over.
Seeing someone approach, Asuna's parents were visibly confused.
Takumi had the aura of an elite young master. His clothes were self-made and refined.
He didn't even wear a watch, yet just his presence made it clear he wasn't someone ordinary.
"Good day, uncle, aunt."
"I'm Asuna's boyfriend."
Takumi greeted with a bright smile.
Hearing that, Asuna's parents, Shouzou and Kyouko Yuuki, froze in shock.
Asuna's boyfriend?
"What did you just say?"
"There's no way Asuna has a boyfriend!!"
The slimy man, Nobuyuki Sugou, exploded in rage.
He had always regarded Asuna as his possession.
And now this random brat had the gall to claim he was Asuna's boyfriend?
"Did I ask for your opinion?"
Takumi gave him a cold glance.
The next second, an overwhelming force exploded.
It slammed Sugou to the floor, flattening him.
Everyone in the room was startled by the sudden turn of events.
Even the nearby nurses and the Yuuki family's bodyguards were taken aback.
They were just about to intervene
but Takumi snapped his fingers.
Snap!
Immediately, the nurses returned to their duties as if nothing had happened.
The Yuuki parents were stunned, jaws agape.
Asuna's brother was in disbelief.
"Superpowers?"
He stared, eyes wide.
What kind of force was this?
"H-Holy"
Shouzou gasped.
Just who had Asuna been hanging out with?
"Mister...?"
He tried to speak cautiously.
"No need to be so formal. Just call me Takumi."
"As for this piece of trash, kindly disappear."
Still smiling, Takumi turned his gaze back to Sugou.
Lying on the floor, Sugou's expression twisted with terror.
He realized he had messed with the wrong guy.
Why did this world suddenly have people with superpowers?
Damn it!
But he wasn't stupidthis guy wasn't someone he could provoke.
Then came Takumi's words: disappear.
At first, he was almost relieved. Maybe he'd just be driven off.
But the next moment, he realized
his body was literally fading away.
Bit by bit, disappearing into nothingness.
Unbearable pain flooded his brain.
He wanted to scream but couldn't even make a sound.
And like that, he vanished in front of everyone's eyes.
"Now that the nuisance is gone"
"Let's get Asuna out of here."
