Chika Fujiwara was also very puzzled.
What was up with this internet-addicted girl?
Not checking the group?
Chika Fujiwara: [Did something happen to her?]
Chika looked completely confused. It was quite strange for her not to show up at a time like this.
Takumi: [Forget it. If she's not showing up, just act like we didn't see it.] [Everyone, get ready.] [I'll go gather the rest.] [@Yuu, @Miori Shiba, you two go over by yourselves later.] [I'll go bring along Snake-snake first.]
He tagged the two who were in his own world.
Then Takumi sprang into action.
He went to the research lab again.
As expected, Velvie was still testing all sorts of things with Kosmo.
Today it was Kamen Rider.
Watching this scene, the corner of Takumi's mouth twitched slightly.
He couldn't be bothered anymore.
Let her play on her own.
Then Takumi directly entered the lab and found Mobius.
Mobius had finished her work and was resting.
Seeing Takumi, her eyes lit up.
"Are we leaving now?"
This sudden visit must mean departure.
"Yeah!"
"Time to go."
"Get into my spatial space first."
"Then I'll take you there."
With that, Takumi opened a virtual space.
Mobius didn't hesitate.
"Let's go, Klein."
"Danzhu, Cangxuan, you two finish up the last tasks."
"I'll bring back some good food and figurines!"
With that, she brought Klein into Takumi's virtual space.
After storing Mobius away, Takumi vanished from the spot.
He decided to bring some strong fighters this time.
Since this mission would be based on individual contributions, the people he brought would count too, right?
So, it's decided. Kevin, Kosmo, you're coming!
Takumi found Kosmo, who was testing armor.
Then he directly said:
"Velvie, pause for a moment."
"Kosmo, come with me to another world."
Kosmo paused, then nodded.
"Alright!"
He removed his transformation.
"What? Another world? I want to go too!!"
Velvie was instantly interested.
She had to go.
How could such a fun thing not include her?
Hearing this, Takumi rolled his eyes.
"Fine!"
"We'll all go together."
As he spoke, Takumi opened his virtual space.
"Help me bring the Gundams too."
"There should be real combat, right?"
"Last test went well, this time we'll see them in action!!"
Velvie grinned happily.
She had Takumi bring the Gundams too.
Though she didn't know which world they were heading to, since Kosmo was involved, it surely wasn't simple.
Takumi glanced at the Gundams and sighed.
Kosmo was also looking at him eagerly.
He too wanted to bring the Gundams.
Takumi sighed.
Fine!
Let's bring everything.
With that thought, Takumi packed the Gundams.
Then Velvie and Kosmo entered the virtual space.
Once the two were packed, Takumi headed to Qianjie's shop.
When he arrived, Qianjie was resting.
There wasn't much business at the shop.
But he was happy with the peace.
Usually, only kids came by to eat.
Although the shop had only been open a few days, it had already become popular with the children.
"Master Qianjie, want to go stock up?"
"It's a world full of food ingredients, and the ingredients can fight back!"
Hearing this, Qianjie immediately got interested.
"Let's go!"
No need for further talk.
He agreed right away.
Of course he had to go.
Such an interesting place, how could he not?
With that settled, Takumi went to Sakura's location.
Sakura was currently quite bored.
So she might as well join.
Takumi remembered that Rin hadn't been revived yet, so he helped out.
Now Sakura was looking after her little sister.
Being a full-time big sister.
When Takumi found her, she was in the library reading magic books.
"Sakura, want to go to another world together?"
Upon hearing Takumi, Sakura closed the book and nodded.
"Let's go!"
No need for extra words.
Of course she'd go.
She was deeply grateful to Takumi.
Because he brought her sister back to life.
Now that Takumi had asked, how could she not?
She sent a message to her sister to stay with Enju and the others for the next few days.
Then she entered Takumi's virtual space.
Seeing others inside, she was momentarily surprised.
But she said nothing.
After settling Sakura, Takumi went to bring Kevin.
Kevin was in the first floor of Aincrad, grinding monsters.
Total domination mode.
Though there was the Herrscher of Constraint,
Still
His battle experience said it all.
He was slaughtering effortlessly.
A true soldier king returns!
Seeing Takumi, Kevin was surprised.
"...Let's go!"
"To another world."
Takumi opened the virtual space for him.
Kevin said nothing.
He put away his weapons and stepped inside.
Another world?
He was curious.
Of course he wouldn't decline.
After gathering everyone, Takumi accepted the mission from the group chat.
And departed.
Others in the chat group had already started departing.
When Takumi reappeared, he was in the world of Shokugeki no Soma.
At the time, Alice was receiving the early arrivals.
Chika Fujiwara, Megumi Kato, and Bronya had arrived ahead.
And Alice's whole family was here too.
Including that sharp-tongued, blonde, busty ojou-sama Nakiri Erina.
Also her grandfather, Alice's parents, and Nakiri Mana?
The whole family was gathered.
Takumi's sudden appearance drew everyone's attention.
"Takumi-senpai, you're here!!"
Alice's eyes lit up.
No doubt about it, Takumi was really handsome.
Upon hearing Alice, the Nakiri family all turned their eyes to Takumi.
As did Fujiwara and Kato, who had never met him.
"You guys ran so fast?"
"That's insane!"
Saying that, Takumi opened his virtual space.
And released Kosmo and the others.
Chapter 164: Do You Think You'll Be Invited for Tea When You Return?
Mobius, Kevin, and the others stepped out from the virtual space, their gazes immediately scanning the surroundings.
"Hm?" "Where are the ingredients?"
Qianjie's deep voice echoed. Kevin also looked around in confusion.
There didn't seem to be any strong beings here. Was this an ordinary human world?
"Here!" "You're free to go explore." "This world is currently fusing with another." "Our mission is to protect the people of this world from being wiped out by those ingredients." "So move as you wish." "Just protect humanity something you're all good at."
As Takumi spoke, he tossed one Jie Mie blade each to Kevin and Qianjie. He also handed Sakura a Sevenfold Thunder of Atonement.
The three of them immediately understood.
"Got it." "How do we stay in touch?"
Protecting humanity, huh? Kevin nodded in understanding.
"Our terminals will work here too." "Just have Prometheus do a quick system breach." "Message me when needed." "Act freely."
"Also, take these spatial bracelets." "Store the defeated ingredients inside for later study."
Takumi handed each of them a spatial bracelet.
Receiving the equipment, the trio vanished on the spot without another word.
The others in the room were stunned by Takumi's casual actions.
"Wait, we can call in outside reinforcements?"
Chika Fujiwara was completely bewildered.
Takumi glanced at her.
"You're the one without reinforcements."
"Tch~!"
Whose fault is that?
Chika looked sulky after hearing that.
"Where's that Gourmet Cell you mentioned?"
At that moment, Mobius spoke up. Where were the Gourmet Cells?
Was it in those people in front of them?
"Inside jellyfish in the ocean." "A special creature called Gourmet Jellyfish." "You should be able to find it." "It just finished merging, so you'll need to search on your own."
Takumi didn't have it on hand, so Mobius would have to search herself.
"Then give me a ship." "One with a lab onboard." "Velvie, want to come with me?"
She glanced at Velvie.
Velvie nodded.
"I'm going!" "Sounds fascinating."
As fellow researchers, she was certainly interested. So she'd join Mobius on this expedition.
Takumi said nothing more.
He brought them outside and conjured a spaceship for them on the spot.
After all, this world was fusing with another. A spaceship wouldn't raise eyebrows now.
The others instinctively followed behind.
Upon seeing the spaceship appear before them, Nakiri Erina and the others widened their eyes.
Thisthis was a spaceship!?
Once it was ready, Mobius boarded with Klein and Velvie. Piloting duties fell to Velvie.
And with that, the trio departed.
Only Kosmo remained with Takumi.
"Give me the Gundam!" "I'll sortie in the Strike Freedom Gundam!"
Kosmo declared decisively.
So... chuuni.
Takumi sighed inwardly.
But he said nothing. Dispatching these elites was the plan anyway.
Let them act first.
Now, Takumi had already linked up with this world's network.
Some land masses had expanded greatly.
And many unknown species had appeared.
Chaos had begun to spread.
Due to the emergence of species from the Gourmet Hunter world, the people here thought they were facing a monster invasion.
Some countries had even started hunting down large creatures.
"Luckily, the Gourmet World species haven't shown up yet." "Only ingredients from the Human World so far."
Takumi skimmed through the global network.
Upon hearing this, Nakiri Alice immediately commented:
"Even so, it's already terrifying." "A Five-Tailed Tiger-Headed Sea Eagle recently took down a fighter jet."
Gourmet World monsters arriving?
Don't joke that would doom the entire world.
Just the Human World ingredients were already a massive threat.
The ingredients from the Gourmet Hunter world arriving here were a dimensional downgrade blitz.
Ordinary ingredients were manageable, but the stronger the species, the greater the disaster.
This world was still inhabited by regular humans.
Takumi shrugged. He didn't deny it.
"Anyway, now that you're all here, we'll manage." "Grandpa, let me introduce this is Takumi." "Takumi, this is my grandfather and Erina. You already know her, so I won't bother introducing."
Honestly, Takumi probably knew them better than she did.
"Nice to meet you~!"
Takumi greeted them cheerfully.
Nakiri Senzaemon replied:
"When Alice first told me about other worlds, I thought she had a chuunibyou phase." "Never imagined it was all true." "Mr. Takumi, I appreciate your help this time."
Thinking back, the old man couldn't help feeling resigned.
But after verification, he believed it.
"You were just being stubborn." "The otherworldly ingredients were right in front of you and you still didn't believe it!" "Old geezer is just too stubborn!"
Alice couldn't help but complain.
Even when the otherworldly ingredients were right there.
He still didn't believe.
What a stubborn old man!
"Don't speak to Grandpa that way, Alice!!"
Alice's mother scolded her with a glare.
Can't you give your grandfather some face in front of guests?
"Haha~!" "No worries." "I was wrong back then."
Senzaemon wasn't too bothered.
He had been mistaken.
He really was getting old.
Couldn't keep up with the younger generation.
As they chatted, another spatial gate opened.
More members from the group began arriving.
Akeno, Yuu, Miori Shiba, Zhongli, Ruiko Saten.
"Seriously, didn't I tell you to wait for me?" "Why'd you run off so fast?"
Miori Shiba grumbled as soon as she arrived.
She had planned to come with Takumi.
But that guy had just gone ahead.
"What's the difference?"
Takumi rolled his eyes at her.
Did it really matter if they came together?
Miori Shiba pouted but didn't argue further.
She glanced at the group and her eyes lit up when she saw Ruiko Saten.
"Ruiko!"
She immediately went over.
"Miori-senpai."
Ruiko smiled happily.
Takumi looked at her and couldn't help but ask:
"Come to think of it, if you suddenly disappear, wouldn't Aleister notice?" "Won't you get summoned for tea when you go back?"
As he said this, Takumi wore a slightly strange expression.
Chapter 165: Someone Even Spotted a Gundam!
Ruiko Saten suddenly rushed out.
The entire Academy City was under Aleister's surveillance.
Her sudden disappearance was bound to attract attention, wasn't it?
Was Ruiko really okay with this?
Hearing Takumi's concern, Ruiko blinked.
"I left from inside my dormitory." "He probably wouldn't monitor private rooms, right?" "So it should be fine." "Besides, I already filed a leave request with the teacher~." "And I've set up my phone and everything."
Ruiko didn't seem worried at all.
She was just a minor, and not even a powerful esper.
She had also made some preparations.
So she believed she wouldn't be discovered easily.
That's why Ruiko wasn't concerned.
"Really now?" "Let's hope so."
Takumi glanced at her.
Things weren't that simple.
If anything happened in Academy City, that man would likely know.
Ruiko might run into trouble later.
But for now, there probably wouldn't be any immediate issues.
Even if Aleister knew Ruiko had vanished, he might just observe from the shadows.
Not to mention, she had made preparations.
So maybe it wouldn't be noticed.
Takumi didn't dwell on the matter.
Once everyone had gathered, the group began discussing the next steps.
"Let's plan ahead." "Who knows how long the fusion of these two worlds will last." "I've already started monitoring the entire planet." "If any large-scale threats appear, we'll eliminate them immediately."
As Takumi spoke, he waved his hand.
Countless virtual screens filled the space around them.
Live feeds from all over the world, and even from orbit, appeared.
"This really makes things more convenient." "If anything happens, we can respond right away." "Still, we should make some preparations." "Let's spread out." "That way we can support each other as needed."
Zhongli's suggestion made Takumi nod.
"Alright. That works." "Old man, stay here." "I'll leave you a flyer that way you can move anywhere at any time." "I'll head east." "As for Miori, go wherever you like." "Bronya, same for you." "Akeno, you and Rias head to the other side Northern Europe."
Takumi quickly began assigning tasks.
Kevin and Qianjie had already gone elsewhere.
