Since it worked, it was time to move forward with the plan. Send people over first? He decided to consult Takumi first.
With that thought, Zhongli messaged in the group chat.
Zhongli: [How about I send a group of people over first?] [Let's have them start building Liyue Harbor on the other side.]
Seeing this, Takumi was a bit surprised. So the decision had already been made?
Takumi: [I don't mind.] [You're always welcome here.]
If they were coming, Takumi was all for it.
Zhongli: [Great! I'll start preparing right away.] [I'll offer the full suite of Khaenri'ah technology and alchemy knowledge as payment.] [It's the best I've managed to collect.]
Zhongli didn't have much to offer Takumi materially. So he offered what knowledge he had.
He had already completed a deal with the Tsaritsa from Snezhnaya. He now had all their technology.
As for Scaramouche, he had no authority there. So he used Ningguang to acquire a lot of alchemical knowledge instead.
All of it was meant as payment for Takumi. In the future, he could just trade with points again.
Takumi wasn't too concerned. Alchemical knowledge alone was already a fine reward for him.
He had everything he could need. Zhongli had even lent him a Gnosis before. He was eager to have people sent over.
Takumi: [Just load them into a spatial bracelet and send it over to me.] [I'll arrange everything on my end.]
Seeing that, Zhongli nodded. He didn't say more and got to work.
Looking at Xiao beside him, Zhongli said:
"You go back to your tasks. I'll go discuss this with the Qixing. They're all together right now."
With that, Zhongli vanished from the spot.
Xiao nodded and also disappeared to get back to his work.
...
At that time, in the Jade Chamber.
Ningguang, Keqing, and Ganyu were discussing recent project progress.
Liyue had undergone drastic changes lately. Construction at Guili Plains was booming.
Because of this, many workers had come from chaotic nations nearby. Especially Inazuma.
Though Inazuma was still under isolationist policy, news of Liyue's hiring spree had reached them.
As a result, many Inazumans had snuck in to find work.
The Qixing turned a blind eye to this. Liyue really was short on labor.
"About the budget..."
Just as Ningguang was about to say more, Zhongli appeared.
The three of them instantly reacted.
Seeing Zhongli, Keqing and Ningguang were stunned. They recognized the guest consultant from Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
How did he get up here?
Before they could ask, Ganyu reacted.
"Lord Rex Lapis!"
Ganyu hurriedly bowed.
Keqing and Ningguang were both stunned by her words. Zhonglithe man who often dined without payingwas Rex Lapis?
They were shocked.
"Greetings, Lord Rex Lapis!" 2
They quickly stood and bowed.
"No need for formalities. I'm here to give some instructions."
Hearing that, Ningguang grew serious.
If Zhongli was revealing his identity and giving orders personally, it had to be important.
"Please speak, Lord Rex Lapis!"
Ningguang looked solemnly at him.
"Prepare some people. I will send them to Mr. Takumi's world. Choose someone to lead and construct a usable city over there. Mr. Takumi will fully cooperate."
Zhongli stated his intentions.
The three were stunned. Sending people to another world?
"Understood! I'll make the arrangements."
Ningguang didn't ask further.
Ganyu had already warned them earlier that they might move to another world.
"Good. Once preparations are ready, meet me at the Funeral Parlor. I'll handle the transport."
With that, Zhongli turned and left.
Showing up today was just to mentally prepare them.
After he left, Keqing finally spoke:
"I can't believe Mr. Zhongli was Lord Rex Lapis all along!!"
"He was right under our noses and we never noticed?"
Keqing was baffled.
If he hadn't shown up himself, they probably never would've known.
Ningguang had suspected, but was still shocked when it was confirmed.
"Since Lord Rex Lapis kept his identity hidden, we shouldn't spread it. Just the few of us knowing is enough. Now, let's carry out his orders."
Ningguang got back to business.
Hearing that, Keqing and Ganyu straightened up.
Ganyu thought for a moment and spoke:
"Keqing, you should be the one to go. You're good at city planning. Bring a few design specialists. Draw up the plans. There'll be robots to handle construction. We don't need to send too many people. Also, bring some experts in mechanisms and alchemy to learn over there."
Ganyu quickly formed a plan.
Since Takumi had robots, they didn't need a huge team. The key was sending designers.
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Sending over people who understand architecture would be enough.
As for workers, Takumi already had robots that could handle construction.
There was no need to send over laborers.
Just dispatch some architects and people skilled in mechanisms and alchemy to go learn.
Takumi possessed many advanced technologies.
Ganyu felt it would be a good opportunity for their people to study.
Hearing Ganyu's proposal, Ningguang nodded.
"Very well! In that case, I'll make the arrangements."
This seemed like a solid plan.
With the decision made, Ningguang called someone in to begin preparations.
"So if I'm going, is there anything I need to prepare?"
Keqing looked at Ganyu.
From what Ganyu said, she would be the one going this time.
To be honest, she was quite interested.
So, what should she bring?
Hearing Keqing's question, Ganyu tilted her head.
"Clothes, I guess? In any case, Mr. Takumi will take good care of you. There's not really much you need to bring."
Just pack personal items like toiletries.
Nothing major was required.
Keqing nodded immediately.
So it's like going on a long trip?
Got it!
Ganyu thought for a moment and continued:
"When you arrive, if you get a terminal, you can add this ID: 267. Her name is Saint Empress. She's a friend of mine. She's the administrator of a city over there now. If anything comes up, you can contact her."
With that, she handed Keqing a small slip of paper.
Ganyu had brought back her terminal from Takumi's world, So Keqing and the others had used one before.
Even without a network, some features still worked.
Ganyu was using it now for work.
As for electricity She simply used electro energy to recharge.
Super convenient.
She even caught an Electro Slime to keep at home for this very purpose.
Hearing this, Keqing nodded.
"Understood! I'll reach out to her if I need anything."
Keqing didn't hesitate.
Since Ganyu had been there and had connections, it made everything easier.
"If I weren't so tied up... I'd love to go check it out too!"
Ningguang couldn't help but sigh.
What a pity.
If she had the time, she would've gone herself.
Right now, Keqing was the most available.
She only needed to hand over a few tasks.
And she was the most suited for the mission.
The three began making preparations.
They gathered their people and prepared for departure.
Later, they'd contact Zhongli.
For now, they summoned a group of architectural designers.
However, some were far away, so it would take two or three days to gather everyone.
Zhongli didn't mind the wait.
...
Meanwhile, Takumi was chatting in the group.
Nakiri Alice had finished reading Toriko.
Afterward, she was full of frustration.
Nakiri Alice: [Are those Eight Kings for real?!] [If those things appeared, Earth would be doomed!] [No... just a few of those massive gourmet creatures would bring despair.] [These are supposed to be ingredients?!]
Good grief.
Truly absurd.
How could those be ingredients?
They didn't even have gourmet cells right now.
How were they supposed to deal with such things?
Could they still run to Takumi's world in time?
Sagiri: [You got this!]
Fujiwara Chika: [Go Alice!!]
Kato Megumi: [Good luck!]
Houraisan Kaguya: [You can do it!!]
Everyone in the group was cheering Alice on.
This wasn't the time to back down.
Early game strategylay low and consume special ingredients.
Best case: obtain gourmet cells.
Then they could start surviving gradually.
Trust in the group's power.
Nakiri Alice: [Sorry, gas is too expensive. I can't afford it!!] [Is it too late to escape now?]
Takumi: [As long as you've got points, you're welcome to relocate anytime!]
What? Someone wants to immigrate?
That's Takumi's cue.
Run? Of course, run!
Can't win? Then escape.
No shame in that.
Just leave.
Seeing Takumi's reply, Alice was speechless.
She had zero points.
Even if she escaped, it would only be by herself.
She didn't have enough to bring her family.
But waitmaybe she could ask Takumi to come instead.
Right!
He had just tested the space bracelet method.
She could borrow it!
Nobetter yet!
She'd give her points to Takumi and have him come over himself.
That'd be way easier.
With that thought, Alice perked up.
Nakiri Alice: [Big bro!] [Once I have enough points, can you come pick me up?] [I want to bring my whole family!]
Alice had decided.
Escape!
If she couldn't win, she'd fleeno shame in that.
They couldn't handle those terrifying ingredients.
Takumi: [Sure~!] [If you have enough points, I can come over.] [Hmm... how about I send Snake over instead?] [You may not even need to flee.] [You might be able to find gourmet cells.] [Wouldn't powering up be even better?]
Takumi then had an even better idea.
If transferring people didn't cost points anymore, why not send Snake?
She'd definitely be interested in that world's creatures.
Let Snake go.
Give her some research material.
She might really be able to isolate gourmet cells.
Thinking this fired Takumi up.
Greatabsolutely great!
If they could obtain gourmet cells, then Alice's world would become a resource goldmine.
Seeing Takumi's message, Alice paused.
Snake?
Mobius?
Thinking of that, Alice's eyes lit up.
That would be perfect.
Nakiri Alice: [Great!!] [Please send over Lady Mobius!]
Mobius might be terrifying, but her scientific skills were unquestionable.
If Mobius came to their world, they might not even need to flee anymore.
Takumi: [Alright!] [I'll talk to Mobius shortly.] [Shouldn't be a problem!]
This was no issue.
If Alice agreed, Takumi could handle the rest.
Mobius would definitely be interested in those creatures.
Nakiri Alice: [Please take care of it!!]
This was excellent.
After reading the manga, Alice understood the power of gourmet cells.
If they could really get some, that would be ideal.
After talking to Takumi, she immediately left home to discuss things with her grandfather.
She needed to tell him about those strange new species.
Don't act rashly.
Soon, it would be time to prepare a feast.
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After finishing his conversation with Alice, Takumi headed to the research institute.
The moment he opened a spatial portal and stepped in, he was greeted by a sharp voice.
"Cosmo is ready!" "Strike Freedom Gundam, prepare to launch~!"
Hearing that intense voice, Takumi looked confused.
Turning his head, he spotted Velvie in the distance, waving her terminal.
And in front of herstood a Gundam.
Takumi was stunned.
Good grief, how long has it been? And Velvie's already built a Gundam?
Had she been watching anime?
Takumi was baffled and immediately hurried over.
"Launch!" "Supersonic flight, breaking through the atmosphere!" "Now entering space. Begin combat sequence." "Next, I'll deploy robots to engage you."
As he reached Velvie, she excitedly rattled off her instructions.
Before long, the Gundam controlled by Cosmo activated.
Spreading its wings, it shot into the air.
Takumi couldn't help but ask:
"You really built a Gundam? What are you testing?"
Hearing his voice, Velvie lit up.
"These suits are just too cool for space combat." "If Cosmo hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known about this design." "So I spent a day making it." "Cool, right?"
Whether it was strong didn't matteras long as it looked awesome.
She was also planning to create armor from Kamen Rider.
Listening to her, Takumi twitched.
"As long as you're happy." "Whatever, go ahead and play."
He couldn't be bothered to intervene.
Still, it was nice seeing them create things.
"Wait a sec!" "Give me those things from your imaginary space." "The mechanical lifeforms."
Seeing Takumi turn to leave, Velvie panicked.
She grabbed him, asking him to hand over the mechanical lifeforms.
Takumi didn't object.
"Sure! If you want them, they're all yours." "I'll release them right here."
Glancing at a nearby empty field, Takumi unloaded everything.
"Alright~!!" "I'll have Prometheus build some military airfields later." "You've got cities here but no military bases." "We need to set those up!"
Velvie was thrilled by the sight.
She had lost interest in Herrscher cores.
Now, she was all about those mechanical lifeforms.
With a little modification, she might be able to create a super mecha.
After unloading everything, Takumi entered the institute.
He headed straight to the biology sector, heading to Mobius' lab.
As soon as he arrived, he heard Mobius' voice.
"Klein, hand me the B-X102 vial." "Zhu Dan, help process reagent 1-C32."
Inside, Mobius was busy at work.
Ever since she came to Takumi's side and learned about his biology, she had been thrilled.
She dove straight into her work.
Right now, Mobius was adjusting the psychic awakening formula converting it into one that could enhance psychic abilities.
The original awakening formula was already near-perfect.
Even Mobius couldn't find any flaws.
So now, she was working on a booster formula.
"Mobius!" "Want to check out another world?" "That world is merging with another." "It contains something called Gourmet Cells." "They allow you to get stronger just by eating."
Takumi cut straight to the point.
Hearing this, Mobius paused.
"Gourmet Cells?" "Stronger just by eating?"
"That's very intriguing."
Mobius was instantly hooked.
This needed serious research.
"Good! If you're interested, I can send you there." "You'll be able to study it firsthand."
