She knew Takumi was collecting this knowledge to grow stronger. For him, knowledge was power.
Takumi: [Absolutely!] [Here's what you can do: send me one of your world's laptops. I'll modify it.] [It's probably too much trouble for you to do the downloading yourself.]
Chika was confused.
Fujiwara Chika: [What?]
Takumi: [I suspect you don't know how to operate it efficiently.]
...
Did he think she was that clueless?
Fujiwara Chika looked completely dumbfounded.
Takumi: [Send me a laptop. I'll study its architecture and make a better version for you.] [Not sure if my world's tech will be compatible with yours.] [If it is, I can integrate an AI to handle the downloads automatically.]
It was an idea that had just occurred to him.
After reading the explanation, Chika sighed.
Izumi Sagiri: [It works on my end~! I bought one of the laptops Takumi-oniichan uploaded.]
Sagiri chimed in. It worked perfectly in her world. Internet connection was fast too.
Takumi nodded.
If Sagiri could use it, what about Chika?
Or had the system auto-adapted the uploaded hardware?
He wasn't sure, but now he had testers.
Chika spoke again:
Fujiwara Chika: [Your phone works fine. Laptop should too, right?] [Just send me one.]
Though she was a little annoyed Takumi questioned her competence, she let it slide.
She had only bought his phone, not his laptop.
Still, the idea of a built-in AI to handle downloads was very appealing.
Seeing that, Takumi got to work.
He used his Authority to create several new laptops, each equipped with a built-in AI.
They were specifically designed to collect knowledge from other worlds.
He figured he could hand them out to any modern-world arrivals.
Grinning, Takumi distributed the new laptops to Chika, Sagiri, and Bronya.
No more hard drives for Bronyathe AI could do the downloading now.
Chika and Sagiri accepted theirs immediately.
Bronya, on the other hand, was a bit exasperated.
Bronya: [You really are unpredictable. Could've just done this from the start!] [And this AI isn't going to hack into classified networks, is it?]
She suspected the laptop might auto-connect to the internet and start raiding secure servers.
Takumi: [It will.] [But don't worry, no one will detect it.] [Ever heard of dimensional suppression? It's a thing.]
Since he was collecting data, he might as well go all out.
Bronya: [This is not okay!!] [I'm getting nervous now!!]
Now she was even more worried.
If something went wrong, she didn't want to be responsible.
Meanwhile, Chika and Sagiri were quietly watching their new laptops.
They'd already accepted theirs, and they were currently downloading files.
Oh boy.
Suddenly they felt like accessories to a cybercrime.
But hopefully, no one would notice?
Both decided to stay silent.
Takumi: [I'll pay extra!] [Please, just take it!!]
With that, Takumi sent two red packets: one containing a superpower awakening serum, the other a Reinforced Bunny.
Bronya: [(???)] [You bastard!!!] [Fine. But if anything goes wrong, I'm holding you responsible!]
Despite her protests, Bronya finally accepted everything.
Laptop, awakening serum, Reinforced Bunny.
All the things she wantedTakumi delivered.
Her eyes lit up as she looked at the group space.
Alright, this deal might not be so bad after all.
Chapter 14: We're Not From the Same World, So Why Worry?
It really wasn't a problem for Takumi to collect information from another world.
As he'd said before, he wasn't from their world anyway. As long as no traces were left behind, it didn't count as stealing.
Bronya now understood just how much Takumi valued knowledge. Since he was so serious about it, she might as well let the laptop do its work.
She turned it on and let the automated systems begin collecting data. After glancing at the device, she simply placed it to the side and let it run.
Now, it was time for her to try the superpower awakening serum.
Without hesitation, Bronya picked up the injector and pressed it into her arm.
As the entire serum entered her bloodstream, she felt something stirring within.
Powersome strange forcewas forming inside her.
"Something... is awakening inside me?"
The process didn't take long. Soon, Bronya realized what her ability was.
She suddenly had a deeper understanding of all the electronics around her.
She could control them with a thought.
"What kind of power is this?"
With a test, she raised her hand and willed her nearby computer to react.
Sure enough, it responded instantly.
Could she really control machines? Or maybe it was more than thatmetal control?
To test it, she left her office and took the elevator to her private garage.
As she approached, she found that she could sense and influence all the vehicles there.
No keys necessaryjust her thoughts.
"Machine control... or maybe technomancy?"
To be sure, she summoned the Reinforced Bunny.
The sleek, blue-and-white bike appeared before her.
She was instantly smitten.
It felt like it had been made just for her.
When she touched it, knowledge of its systems filled her mind.
She could control its transformations.
Even though it was designed to shift forms already, now she could customize those changes with her mind.
Excited, Bronya tested her newfound ability.
In moments, the Reinforced Bunny shifted into a hovering combat robot.
Bronya's eyes sparkled.
"Not bad. Not bad at all!"
She could control phones, computers, machineseverything with circuitry.
This was the perfect ability for a technologically advanced world.
Of course, if she went somewhere primitive, it'd be almost useless. She'd have to bring her own tech along.
After playing with the Reinforced Bunny for a while, she returned it to bike form and called her assistants to handle the legal paperwork.
She wasn't about to get her license revoked.
Once that was sorted, she jumped back into the group chat.
Bronya: [Used the serum. My superpower is machine control. I can manipulate electronics and tech freely.]
Her message made Chika and Sagiri's eyes light up.
Controlling electronics? That sounded really handy in a modern world.
Fujiwara Chika: [Wait, does this mean you can drive without a license? The car just moves with your will?]
It was a fair question. With this power, getting a license was just a formality.
Bronya: [Pretty much. I can control anything mechanical. But the Bunny still needs to go through regulations. Kind of a hassle.]
She sighed. Even if you got something from another world, it still needed to be approved before use.
Still, a few photos and some signatures were all it took. She had the connections.
By the time she clocked out that evening, all her documents were approved.
The Reinforced Bunny was road-legal now.
That evening, Bronya took to the streets, riding her Bunny through the city.
No fuel neededjust clean energy.
The ride was exhilarating.
If not for the crowds, she might've tested the flying feature then and there.
Honestly, it was amazing.
She might actually buy more tech from Takumi later.
But that could wait. She needed to plan.
...
Meanwhile, Takumi wasn't aware of all this.
He was a little surprised when he heard about Bronya's awakened ability.
These superpowers really were diverse.
Still, he found her power a bit limited. In low-tech worlds, it'd be practically useless.
He shrugged. No need to overthink.
The next morning, Chika and Sagiri both tagged him in the group chat.
Fujiwara Chika: [@Takumi, the downloads finished on my end.]
Izumi Sagiri: [Same here. Everything's done. Should we send you the laptops now?]
Takumi: [Yeah, go ahead and send them over.]
Now it was time to compare and analyze the data.
He wanted to see how similar or different the technological paths of their worlds really were.
Chika and Sagiri quickly packed up the laptops and transmitted them through the group system.
To be honest, they were amazed by how fast the downloads had completed.
One night was all it took?
Did the system automatically stop when the drive was full?
There was no way it downloaded everything, right?
If Takumi knew what they were thinking, he'd probably grin.
Yes, it did download their entire network.
As long as it was connected to the internet, it was downloaded.
These weren't just regular laptopsthey were quantum computers.
The absolute pinnacle of his world's technology.
They had storage beyond anything imaginable.
That's why a single laptop could store an entire world's worth of data.
Chapter 15: I Wonder If Herta Would Be Interested in My Junk?
Takumi received the laptops sent by Fujiwara Chika and Sagiri.
Looking at the two machines before him, he got to work.
He activated his Corrosion Authority and began extracting data from the laptops. This Authority allowed him to invade and take control of any biological or mechanical systems. To Takumi, electronic devices were just toys.
He quickly scanned and compiled all the data.
These laptops hadn't downloaded everything indiscriminatelythey excluded unrelated junk and focused purely on technological materials and academic papers.
After analyzing the data from Sagiri's world, Takumi nodded thoughtfully. It was similar to his original world before transmigration, perhaps even a bit behind. The physics and scientific knowledge resembled what existed in his current world, but with less depth.
It wasn't much, but there were some ideas worth referencing.
He formatted Sagiri's laptop, then moved on to Chika's. Her world's knowledge wasn't much different, but again, a few things could help fill in gaps.
After absorbing everything, he formatted the second laptop as well.
Takumi repackaged both laptops and returned them to Chika and Sagiri.
Takumi: [@Fujiwara Chika Here's your personal red packet.]
Takumi: [@Sagiri And here's yours.]
Takumi: [These are for you. Consider them gifts. The AI inside these laptops should be really helpful.]
Takumi: [Think of them as personal assistants. They can even help with your homework.]
Chika and Sagiri were watching the chat. When they saw Takumi's message, both were momentarily stunnedthen quickly accepted.
Homework help? That was amazing!
Fujiwara Chika was thrilled. After accepting the laptops, curiosity got the better of her.
Fujiwara Chika: [Did the knowledge from my world help you?]
Sagiri was also curious. After all that downloading overnightdid it really help?
Takumi: [Yes, but not much.]
Takumi: [It's like pouring a cup of water into a river.]
Takumi: [Your world's tech is similar to mine before I transmigrated.]
Noin fact, the world he came from might've had slightly more advanced science than most anime settings.
Unless it was a super-advanced world like Super God or Three-Body Problem, most knowledge just wasn't all that useful to him.
He needed to shift his focus to magic-based worldslike the ones where akeno or Zhongli came from.
Or Himeko's world.
Yes, he'd need to arrange a proper transaction with her.
Himeko's world was incredibly advanced, possibly even featuring beings like Aeons.
If he just sent a laptop her way, it'd probably get traced right back through the network. Invasion might not even be possible. He'd be lucky to download basic content.
Fujiwara Chika: [Aww, that's a shame.]
She was a little disappointed. But it made senseTakumi's current world had already achieved nuclear fusion.
Izumi Sagiri: [Sorry, Takumi-oniichan... I guess we weren't much help!! ()]
Takumi: [No need to apologize. It was just an experiment.]
Takumi: [I should probably focus on Himeko's world.]
He didn't even bother calling her "Auntie" anymoreit was straight to "Onee-san."
Himeko had been watching the group. She chuckled at Takumi's wording.
Himeko: [You want the tech from my world?]
Himeko: [No problem. I can help gather some.]
Himeko: [I'll even send you the tech I personally know.]
Himeko: [But some stuff isn't easy to obtain. You know our world's current situation.]
After all, she was in the midst of the Stellaron conflict. Just like the game, she'd experienced everything up to that point. Beyond that, even she didn't know what was coming.
Takumi: [That's more than enough.]
Even basic tech from her world could be immensely helpful. Himeko herself was a scientist, and anything she possessed would be worthwhile.
Himeko: [Alright!]
Himeko: [I'll gather what I can.]
Himeko: [Or maybe you can trade with a certain genius for even more.]
Himeko: [She'd probably be very interested~~!]
She was referring to Herta.
Perhaps a trade involving the superpower awakening serum?
Himeko had used one and gained fire control abilities. Not the most impressive, but definitely an interesting research lead.
Takumi's eyes lit up.
Takumi: [Herta, huh?]
Takumi: [Alright, I'll package some of my world's items. You help me trade.]
That could work.
Even if his stuff wasn't particularly advanced by her standards, it might offer her some inspiration.
For someone like Herta, ideas were more valuable than raw data.
Not to mentionTakumi also had magic. Even if he got it from others, Herta would definitely be intrigued.
Himeko: [I can try.]
Himeko: [She's more interested in other worlds than in tech itself.]
She wasn't sure what she could get, but she'd try her best.
Takumi: [Ok~!]
Takumi: [Please wait a moment.]
With that, he began packaging all the technological materials he had.
Like Bronya, his philosophy was: we're not from the same world, so what does it matter?
If he could trade something that improved his own strength, it was worth it.
Takumi would eventually develop this world further. Gathering knowledge and fortifying its foundations was critical.
He compiled everything into a single laptop and added a few superpower awakening serums.
Would Herta even glance at them?
Maybe nother world's Paths were far more powerful.
But the serum was mass-producible. The fact that it could grant ordinary people special powers might still interest her.
Chapter 16: After Reading It... Honkai's Better
Though the superpower awakening serum could grow to the level of destroying cities, it was still too weak for those who had already stepped into the Path of Destiny.
Some of the powerful Manifestations in Herta's world could destroy entire star systems. At least, that's what the setting claimed.
