The three remaining family members were visibly shaken.
"Takumi-san what just happened?"
Shouzou was dumbfounded.
A magic trick? Real-life teleportation?
"He's in another dimension now."
"And he's not a good person either."
"You'll find out if you investigate."
"But let's handle Asuna first."
Takumi waved it off casually and headed into the room.
Seeing Takumi so calm, Shouzou quickly understood.
They'd deal with that creep's background later.
Right now, Asuna was the priority.
He signaled to his wife and quickly followed inside.
Inside the room, all eyes turned to Takumi.
He looked down at Asuna with amusement.
Then, he snapped a photo and sent it to the group chat.
Takumi: [Image] [The sleeping princess awaits her prince's kiss.] [With her father, mother, and big brother watching as witnesses!]
Asuna, who had been waiting for updates in the chat, immediately exploded.
Yuuki Asuna: [!!!!!!!!!!] [Noooooo! Don't joke like that!!] [Takumi-kun, don't you dare do anything rash! My parents are right there!!]
She panicked. A kiss? In front of her parents? That's her first time!
Fujiwara Chika: [Taking advantage of the weak!!] [Shameless villain!!]
Takumi: [Group admin, mute them all!]
Zhongli: [We don't have that function...]
Takumi: [Trash group chat. Might as well disband!]
Tui~! What a garbage system. Not even a mute function.
Bronya: [No permissions dog, too funny!!]
Sagiri: [No permissions dog, too funny!!]
Houraisan Kaguya: [No permissions dog, too funny!!]
Takumi: [Ah, you're all awake now.] [Alright, no more joking. Time to pull her out.]
He sighed and gave up the teasing.
Shouzou was staring at him, eyes full of hope.
"Takumi-san, may I ask how you'll wake Asuna?"
"I'm curious."
Takumi grinned.
"Simple!"
"I'll just invade the system."
With that, he walked to Asuna's bedside.
Placing his hand on her NerveGear helmet
the powers of the Herrscher of Corruption activated.
Takumi hacked directly into the game.
Shouzou watched in disbelief.
Just like that?
And indeed, Takumi's consciousness slipped into the game world effortlessly.
Inside, a sly glint flashed in his eyes.
He began rewriting the game's data.
Within the death game, despair loomed over countless trapped players.
Then
The sky above the game world tore open.
A woman with white hair and strange garments descended from the void.
"Filthy world!"
"Perish!"
"The time of judgment is now!"
Her cold voice echoed as chaos erupted.
From the rift, a barrage of imaginary spears rained down on the virtual world.
The 1st floor. The 2nd. The 3rd...
All shattered in a hail of destruction.
The players stared in stunned silence.
"We're doomed! The game glitched!!!"
Chapter 112: How Could Anyone in This World Be More Awesome Than Me?
Kayaba Akihiko sat frozen, staring dumbfounded at his collapsing game.
A woman had just obliterated all 100 floors in one sweep.
Who was she?
Why was she here?
What on earth had just happened?
Had the game been hacked?
Impossible
Panic-stricken, he started tapping away at his controls, trying to understand.
But soon, the truth struck him
All players had been forcibly logged out.
The game had been cleared.
...
Kayaba fell silent.
This... really was a complete breach.
He was frustrated, and even more so, utterly hopeless.
"I never imagined anyone in this world could wield such powerful tech"
He murmured to himself and sighed deeply.
"That's because no one in your world can," came a teasing voice.
Startled, Kayaba turned around
and saw Takumi standing there.
"Not from this world?"
"Are you joking?"
Kayaba furrowed his brow, a flicker of hope rising within.
Could other worlds really exist?
"No joke," Takumi replied.
"I came here just to scoop up a few people."
"Wanna come with me?"
"To another world."
"I can even give you a new body."
"And help you recreate Aincrad from scratch."
Takumi extended the offer.
Kayaba Akihiko was certainly a genius.
Obsessed with the dream of a floating fortress.
He'd grown up to develop the NerveGear and created SAO.
A quantum physicist at heart, he'd even built medical tools.
Takumi saw value in taking him along.
"If you can really do that, I'd give up everything for it!"
Kayaba was practically trembling now.
The thought of a real Aincrad in another world
He would sacrifice everything for it.
"Then it's settled!"
"But for now, stay put. I'll pick you up later."
With that, Takumi vanished.
Left alone in the void, Kayaba stared at the screen.
The game was done.
The players were free.
And the visitor from another world had disappeared like a ghost.
"Another world... another world... another world!!"
It really existed!
How glorious!
The sheer power Takumi showedthere was no way he was from this world.
There simply wasn't anyone in this world who could surpass Kayaba's own tech.
That was his utmost conviction.
Takumi had to be from another worldjust as he claimed.
...
Back in the hospital room, Takumi quietly withdrew his hand.
And Asunalying in bedslowly opened her eyes.
Then she sat up.
"Good morning, dear~!"
"Welcome back."
Takumi beamed at her.
Asuna twitched at the corner of her lips.
We're not that close...
And my parents are literally right there!
She was speechless.
"Takumi-kun please don't say things like that."
Asuna sighed in defeat.
Trouble was surely brewing.
Questions, questions, and more questions awaited.
"Asuna! You're awake!"
Her parents rushed to her side, elated.
Nothing could bring them more joy.
Meanwhile, across the city and beyond
Everyone celebrated.
The game had been broken.
Those trapped inside began waking up.
News of the event hit the trending feeds in an instant.
Everyone was dying to know
Who did it?
How was the entire game cracked so fast?
It was almost absurd.
Takumi looked at Asuna's family and spoke with a smile:
"Asuna."
"I'll visit your home later."
"I have something else to take care of first."
"Go ahead and get discharged."
Asuna had only been unconscious for two days.
She was otherwise healthy.
She blinked, then nodded.
"Alright."
She knew exactly what Takumi was off to do.
There was no need to stop him.
He could come by latershe'd treat him well then.
After saying his goodbyes, Takumi turned and left.
Once he was gone, Kyouko Yuuki couldn't help but ask:
"Asuna, who is Takumi?"
She had been dying to ask.
Just who was this incredible person?
Her daughter had befriended someone so powerful it defied logic.
Was this world hiding real superhumans all along?
Asuna paused for a moment, then began explaining.
There was no need to hide the group chat anymore.
After all, Sagiri had told her mom.
"Takumi is basically a Kami."
"But not from our world."
"He's a Kami-sama from another one."
"I met them after entering the game."
She then told them everything that had happened.
About Takumi's identity in another world.
How he held an entire world in his hands.
How he could destroy planets like playthings.
She even talked about what she'd learned from the group
Including the concept of immigration.
By the time she finished, her whole family was stunned.
Another world?
A god?
A group chat that allowed cross-world travel?
They were speechless.
Their daughter had gone on the wildest adventure imaginable.
"Alright, alright!"
"Be sure to get along with them."
"No matter what Takumi-san needswell, never mind."
"We probably can't help with much anyway."
"Just do your best to stay on good terms with him."
"We owe him big time."
"If there's ever anything we can do, let us know."
Shouzou Yuuki was practically glowing.
This was beyond good news.
Even if they couldn't offer much help
They were now tied to something much, much bigger.
Asuna had mentioned Takumi was here to gather knowledge and people.
That he'd likely be leaving soon.
But whatever the case, they would support him.
And then there was that last thing Asuna said
Immigration.
Chapter 113: Alright, Lets Sleep Together Tonight!
To another world, huh?
Honestly, Asuna's parents were somewhat tempted. A fresh start in a new place, a whole new life. But if they were serious about going, there were far too many things to consider. It wasn't a decision to make lightly. So for now, Asuna's father chose to keep the idea in his heart. Perhaps someday.
...
Everyone had awakened from the full-dive game.
Many people breathed a sigh of relief, and discussions erupted: who was the hacker genius responsible for this?
While everyone speculated, very few noticed what was truly going on
At that very moment, Takumi was already smuggling people out of this world.
Whether they agreed or not didn't matter.
The Herrscher of Knowledge said they consented. Therefore, they did.
Asuna's world, though not particularly impressive in anime, was filled with scientific talent
Especially in quantum physics. Takumi was absolutely smitten with it.
After a thorough and frenzied selection, Takumi brought most of them back.
Among them was Rinko Koujiro, Kayaba Akihiko's former lover.
Since she'd be working for him in the future, Takumi considered it proper to handle her affairs in advance.
Besides scientists, Takumi also brought back a bunch of orphansjust like before.
After collecting all these people into imaginary space, Takumi finally made his way to Asuna's home.
Standing before a luxurious villa, he rang the doorbell without hesitation.
Soon, the door opened.
Asuna, now dressed in her casual loungewear, stepped out.
Seeing Takumi, joy sparkled in her eyes.
"Takumi, you're back."
"Did everything go well?"
She looked truly happy to see him.
"All done. I just dropped by for dinner before heading out again."
Takumi shrugged and explained his visit plainly.
"Great! Come in."
She welcomed him inside warmly.
Inside, her parents were home too.
Seeing Takumi return, they eagerly welcomed him.
Asuna's mother quickly began brewing tea.
Their household was quietno maids around, as they'd all been given time off.
Takumi enjoyed a lovely dinner with the Yuuki family.
Afterward, they chatted casually.
Perhaps out of respect for Takumi's mysterious identity, the family treated him with utmost politeness.
After the meal, they even let Asuna show Takumi around privately.
So, naturally, they ended up in Asuna's room.
Bringing a guy into her room for the first time, Asuna couldn't help but feel awkward.
She fidgeted upon entering.
"M-Make yourself at home, Takumi..."
Her cheeks were tinged pink. The awkwardness was palpable.
"Can I really make myself at home?"
Takumi grinned at her.
Asuna nodded.
"Of courseWait! What are you saying?!"
Realizing what he meant, she quickly scowled.
This guy was impossible!
Still, his casual teasing helped her relax.
After sitting on the bed, Asuna asked, curious:
"How many people did you bring back this time?"
She'd been wondering.
Takumi had been so busy. Surely the number was huge?
He didn't hide anything and answered simply.
"Not that many, honestly. Just a few hundred thousand."
"It was a good haulmostly orphans or refugees."
Asuna's jaw dropped.
"Are you serious?! That many people all at once?!"
That would make headlines, wouldn't it?
"It's fine. Looks like a lot, but it's nothing for this world."
"What will cause a stir is the disappearance of some scientists."
Globally, hundreds of thousands go missing every day.
So even if Takumi took that many, only the loss of top scientists would raise alarms.
Orphans wouldn't get much attention.
Takumi knew this clearly. There would be no major issue.
Asuna twitched her mouth at that.
So, more headlines in a few days.
"What about the other stuff? You got everything you needed?"
Takumi came to this world not only to collect people but also to copy knowledge.
Saving Asuna had just been a bonus.
His real target was this world's data.
"Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here. I'll be leaving soon."
Asuna, hearing that, suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, right. Could you take Yuuki with you?"
"Maybe another world would be better for her?"
She looked serious now.
She meant Konno Yuuki
That flower-like girl.
If Takumi took her, maybe he could save her?
If fate could be changed, Asuna desperately wished for it.
Takumi paused.
Yes. There was her.
"I can go get her. I almost forgot."
He scratched his chin.
Righthow could he forget Absolute Sword, Konno Yuuki?
Take her back. Restore her body. Awaken her powers.
She'd become incredibly strong.
Yuuki had talent.
She even created her own Sword Skill just from gameplay.
With real powers, magic, and sword training?
She'd be unstoppable.
Thinking about it, Takumi got excited.
And HIV? Please. Too easy for him to cure.
He snapped his fingers.
"I'll take her and her sister."
"Asuna, I'll head off now."
"Shame we couldn't chat all night."
"Let's definitely have a proper talk next time."
"I need to go settle everyone I brought back. Don't want them fainting from hunger."
Looking regretful, Takumi gave her one last glanceup and down, shamelessly.
Then opened a spatial portal and disappeared.
Chapter 114: Can I Trouble You to Take Yuuki With You?
As Asuna watched Takumi leave, her face instantly turned bright red.
That guy seriously too much!
"Pervert!!"
Asuna was fuming.
What did he even mean by 'deep conversation'?
Who wants to have that kind of 'deep conversation' with him!
Asuna was no innocent maiden. Raised as a refined young lady, she knew exactly what Takumi's words implied.
She pouted, clearly annoyed, but didn't dwell on it further. Getting up, she decided to inform her parents that Takumi had already leftjust in case they misunderstood anything strange going on in her room.
...
Meanwhile, Takumi had already arrived at Konno Yuuki's hospital room.
