Yes, that's right. Takumi could do that. After several rounds of strengthening, his Dominion Authority had grown incredibly strong To the point of true, absolute domination.
Asuka Kudou: [You can do it too?]
Asuka was surprised. Could Takumi really do the same thing as her?
Takumi: [Of course I can~!] [If you want to learn, I can teach you.]
With that, Takumi sent her a red envelope. Inside it was Takumi's own insights into the concept of Dominion.
Since Asuka's Authority was developing in that direction, He figured he'd help her out with some experience To save her some trial and error.
Asuka immediately accepted the red envelope. The next moment, a massive trove of knowledge began forming in her mind.
In a single instant, her understanding of Dominion deepened greatly.
Feeling the knowledge bloom in her mind, Asuka's eyes lit up.
Asuka Kudou: [Thank you!] [That helped a lot.]
This saved her time in developing her powers. It seemed she could focus entirely on that direction.
And maybe even... puppets!
She suddenly thought about possibly obtaining Dean in the future... Asuka's eyes lit up again.
So many of her paths forward were similar to Takumi's. The knowledge he gave her had clearly boosted her power tremendously.
Dominion. Dominion! Asuka declared she understood now.
After chatting with everyone in the group for a bit, Takumi headed out for a stroll. Lilia wasn't home. He was alone in the house.
Since there was nothing to do, he figured he'd go for a walk. He hadn't really explored his own world much anyway.
With a blink, Takumi appeared in the city. He began exploring the streets of his own city.
Along the way, he asked where Alicia and Eden were. Those two were apparently off traveling.
After some quick inquiries, Takumi was a bit surprised: Alicia and Eden weren't even in this world anymore. They had gone off to Alice's world.
Apparently... to become gourmet hunters?
Upon learning that, Takumi was speechless. But he didn't say much. He just continued his stroll.
Before that, Takumi changed his appearance. If he wandered around City of Hope with his original look, He'd probably get swarmed by fangirls.
On the streets of Hope City, There were vendors everywhere.
Takumi even saw people wearing Liyue-style clothing. They were exchanging goods they brought from version 2.2 into this world's currency And then going on shopping sprees.
Perhaps Ningguang had arranged something before they came. The items they brought were quite unique. That's why they could still trade them for a good amount of money.
Shima Maiori's family specialized in this kind of business Buying goods or technologies from other worlds.
As long as you had something to offer, You could trade it for some money.
This was probably how many people got their first credits after arriving in this world.
In addition, Miori Shiba's family had opened other stores too Like building personal spacecraft and such.
Those projects were already underway. Even the factories had been chosen.
And those first adults who arrived in Takumi's world? Most of them had already started their own businesses by now.
Chapter 227: I'm Going to Ask Shiroyasha!
After being brought back from the dark loli world by Takumi, some of the adults slowly began to adapt. Once settled, they started looking for things to do.
Some even went as far as to rent land outside to build their own farms. There were those who chose to cultivate crops, raise livestock, or open small shops.
The Holy Saint was very supportive of these endeavors.
Thanks to that, many stores had already opened, including places selling daily necessities and even a department store.
Supply channels were mostly managed by robots. Bit by bit, Takumi's world was taking shape.
And with the people from Velier's side pitching in, the city had developed a pretty strong commercial atmosphere.
At this point, Takumi's city was already functioning much like a normal one Well, aside from having a lot of children and a disproportionate number of cute girls.
After strolling around the city and sampling the food, Takumi made his way to the Academy of Sciences.
The entire academy was bustling with activity, and vehicles were constantly coming and going, presumably transporting various supplies.
Ever since Dr. Mei and the others took over the facility, this had become a common sight. Apparently, items suitable for mass production were now being distributed widely.
The trucks were loaded with equipment intended for downstream factories.
Watching all this traffic, Takumi walked inside.
Everyone inside the academy was hard at work. After asking around a bit, Takumi realized what they were focused on They were all researching the perpetual motion machine.
Even Vilvie was fully immersed in her research. She didn't even notice Takumi standing behind her.
Takumi also saw that she had already enlarged the perpetual motion machine Apparently intending to use it to build a spaceship.
With the Herrscher of Reason's Authority, Vilvie probably wouldn't need long to fully replicate the machine and apply it to her projects.
Takumi walked around the academy for a while, then left.
Back home, he decided to idle in the group chat.
Izayoi and the others had already finished watching the anime from his world. They hadn't touched the novel though.
Seeing their messages popping up, Takumi couldn't help but ask:
Takumi: [@Izayoi Sakamaki] [So, what's your plan now?]
Without even thinking, Izayoi replied:
Izayoi Sakamaki: [Same as always!] [Let me finish the rest of the story first.] [I've only watched the anime so far, whether things change or not doesn't matter much.] [The most important thing now is bringing Leticia back.]
The events in the anime were no big deal to Izayoi. It was the events in the novel that mattered. So he wasn't really concerned with changing the future.
Takumi: [True, but you should hurry up and read the novel too.] [Someday, I'll visit your world as well.] [I wonder if Little Garden will recognize my identity.]
Since Black Rabbit was also present, Takumi grew curious. Would his powers be acknowledged by Little Garden?
Black Rabbit, upon hearing this, was puzzled.
Black Rabbit: [What identity?]
What's going on? She was intrigued.
Fujiwara Chika: [The Final Trial of Humanity?] [Collapse, End, sounds like those themes, right?] [@Black Rabbit, Takumi's power is basically a trial for civilization But humans just can't withstand it.] [And Takumi is now bound to civilizationthe stronger civilization becomes, the stronger he becomes.] [His essence has fundamentally changed.]
That was the gist of it. Fujiwara Chika explained what she knew.
If Takumi were recognized, then he would be the Final Trial of Humanity.
And not just a piece of it He was the full embodiment of Collapse itself.
Collapse in its entirety was Takumi.
Black Rabbit: [(?)!?] [Huh??] [You're joking, right?] [Do you even realize what you're saying? The Final Trial of Humanity?!]
Surely they had to be joking. A being that appears to destroy humanity, That only humanity can defeat, Others can't even kill such an entityat most, they can seal it away.
Currently, the Final Trials known in Little Garden included: The Wind of Decadence, the Wandering End Thesis, Severed Research, the Formless and Faceless Demon King One of the rare single-digit Demon Lords confirmed to exist, Capable of erasing matter, concepts, even time itself.
Then there's Dystopia, Closed World, Shiroyasha, Heliocentrism, And the Absolute Evil Azdaha who destroyed Black Rabbit's homeland.
These were the Final Trials that had appeared in Little Garden. Others already overcome by humanity weren't worth mentioning.
And now Takumi was telling her his power's essence was one of these?
Takumi: [Just look up Collapse lore and you'll understand.] [So, could I be recognized or not?] [Also, I'm still humanwho embraced Collapse.] [Maybe I could also gain the title of Humanity's Final Hope?] [Though whether Little Garden recognizes that is another question.]
At this point, Takumi stroked his chin.
It seemed he really had to make a trip to Little Garden. If he were acknowledged, His power would skyrocket.
And things like the Simulated Star Creation Map He was really curious about those.
Black Rabbit: [I'll go check!!]
Now calmer, Black Rabbit started looking up information on Collapse.
If what they were saying was true, Then Takumi might actually be recognized upon arriving.
The Final Trial of Humanity! Just the thought was terrifying.
But Takumi seemed pretty friendly right now. And he had become Collapse while remaining human That meant he might actually be a good guy?
Anyway, she'd look into it first. If anything remained unclear, she'd go ask Shiroyasha.
She was the expert on this.
Black Rabbit quickly finished reading about Collapse and the Herrschers. And thenshe was stunned.
Black Rabbit: [I'm going to ask Lord Shiroyasha!!]
With that, she quickly logged off.
Seeing this, Takumi's eyes lit up.
Ask Shiroyasha, huh? That wasn't a bad idea. She would definitely know something.
Izayoi Sakamaki: [The Final Trial of Humanity, huh. Sounds pretty intense.]
After reading their conversation, Izayoi muttered to himself.
Takumi laughed at this.
Takumi: [Yeah, sounds cool. You're one too, remember?]
At those words, Izayoi froze.
You Kasukabe looked at him in surprise.
As for Asuka Kudou, she already knew.
Chapter 228: Shiroyasha: Invite Me to the Group, and I'll Give You a Divinity
He was also one of humanity's Final Trials? Izayoi was a bit dumbfounded.
Izayoi Sakamaki: [Explain in detail?]
Takumi: [Go read the novel yourself!]
Why explain anything? Just read the novel. Everything's written in there. He couldn't be bothered to explain.
Hearing that, Izayoi was speechless. Still, he didn't hesitate and opened the novel to begin reading. You Kasukabe joined himshe was incredibly curious too.
Especially about the in-game situations.
Seeing their reactions, a complicated glint flashed in Asuka Kudou's eyes. Her twin sister... Asuka Ayatori, huh? She'd need to find a chance to meet her.
Was it like in the novel, where she killed her? That partshe'd rather not follow the original fate.
If that's the case, then she might as well invite her into the group. Let her see the future for herself.
...
The group chat quieted down once again.
Over in Little Garden, Black Rabbit left the nameless community's base and headed straight to Thousand Eyes.
Upon arriving, she rushed inside, much to the surprise of the maids outside.
It was their first time seeing Black Rabbit in such a hurry. What was going on?
Still, no one stopped her. If she was this frantic, it must be something serious.
Given her close relationship with Shiroyasha, Black Rabbit had free access to this place.
She ran straight to Shiroyasha's resting quarters.
"Hmm?" "Black Rabbit?" "What's gotten you so worked up?"
Shiroyasha looked at her curiously, setting her teacup aside and sitting up straight.
Did something happen to those kids?
"Lord Shiroyasha!" "I have a question for you." "It's about humanity's Final Trials!!"
Black Rabbit rushed in and eagerly posed her question.
Hearing that, Shiroyasha raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?" "Let's hear it!!"
Now Shiroyasha was intrigued. Humanity's Final Trial?
"It's like this, Lord Shiroyasha!" "I joined a group chat, and in there, there's a person..."
Black Rabbit began explaining everything she knew, including the chat group itself.
As she spoke, the curiosity in Shiroyasha's eyes deepened.
"Fascinating!!" "A group chat undetectable by Little Garden's core system?" "Can you invite me in?"
Shiroyasha was very interested. This chat groupit was intriguing.
And that particular member... Collapse?
If things were really as Black Rabbit described, then if Takumi came to Little Garden, he might truly be acknowledged by the core system.
After all, that kind of powerits essence was inherently tied to civilization itself. Not acknowledging it would be ridiculous.
That's why she was now very curious about the chat group.
"Emm..." "I don't have any points."
Hearing Shiroyasha's request, Black Rabbit looked a little glum. She didn't have any points to send out an invitation. So this really wasn't going to work.
"Points?" "Emm..." "How did the rest of you get points when you joined the group?"
Shiroyasha looked at her in confusion. Since they were all in the group, how did they earn their points? Surely they didn't all get in together?
"Izayoi sold his blood to get them."
Black Rabbit answered truthfully.
Hearing that, Shiroyasha fell silent.
"Then ask aroundsee if anyone needs anything." "Trade it for some points and get me in."
Saying that, Shiroyasha handed Black Rabbit a Gift Card.
Black Rabbit blinked in surprise.
Upon seeing the description of the Gift on the card, she was completely stunned.
"You're seriously giving this away?!"
It was a low-tier Divine Authority Gift. Used properly, it could develop into a five-digit, outlier-level strength.
And she was just giving it away?
"Of course. It's not worth much to me anyway." "I made it out of boredom."
It was just a Divine Authority. Shiroyasha could make them herself.
For example, Shirayuki-hime had received one from her as well.
The one in Black Rabbit's hand was the most basic type, and it was fire-element aligned.
Perfect for trading for points. The only question washow much would it be worth?
"I'll go ask for you!"
Black Rabbit immediately posted the item in the group.
Black Rabbit: [Image] [Anyone want to trade me some points?] [I'm offering this.]
Seeing her post, everyone in the group was a bit surprised.
Fujiwara Chika: [No points!]
Akeno: [A Divine Authority? Still no points!!]
Sagiri: [No points here!]
Megumi Kato: [Maybe try elsewhere.]
Kaguya Houraisan: [How many points?]
Takumi: [Did Shiroyasha give that to you?]
Takumi glanced at the image Black Rabbit uploaded, feeling intrigued.
That had to be something from Shiroyasha, right? And she wanted to join the group?
Damn. People from Little Garden really were loaded! So envious.
Though to be fair, most of the group points had come from them.
Black Rabbit: [Yes!]
She replied, then looked back at Shiroyasha.
"Lord Shiroyasha, how many points should this go for?"
