Chapter 283: Chapter 283: So, Here's the Question—Just How Strong Are You Now?
Shiroyasha completed her enhancement, but she didn't linger in the euphoria.
She quickly retracted her aura, fully aware that if she didn't, she might blow up the whole world.
The power radiating from her now had exceeded what the world could bear.
"She's likely above single-digit ranking now, right?"
Feeling the energy from her, takumi rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
If she were in Little Garden, she would probably be ranked within the single digits.
"Is it possible that I'm even stronger?"
Upon hearing this, Shiroyasha looked at him with an eager expression.
Single-digit? She believed she was beyond that.
"Emm... in that case, you probably can't participate in many missions anymore."
"If you go to some weaker worlds, your mere presence could blow them apart."
"Being too strong isn't necessarily a good thing."
takumi commented, referencing the new information the Holy Grail had relayed to him.
Shiroyasha was just too powerful now.
Even if she suppressed her aura, she'd likely destroy weaker worlds by merely entering them.
"Tsk!"
"The way you say it makes it sound like I've lost all my fun."
"I can still go to the Toaru universe, right?"
Shiroyasha raised a brow.
takumi's words made it feel like all her excitement was gone.
"Emm... probably?"
The Toaru universe?
While powerful, it was still only at the upper limits of a single universe.
Those Magic Gods could reset the world at will, but they couldn't leave their universe.
So it should be fine... probably.
"Forget it. If worse comes to worst, I'll send a clone like you."
Shiroyasha didn't want to argue further.
If needed, she'd just use a clone.
Not a big deal.
"Yeah, guess that's the only way."
"If I enhance myself again, I'll only be able to send clones to other worlds too."
takumi had enhanced twice already.
Now came the third, and he had enough points for it.
But for a fourth enhancement, he'd need over a million points.
That might not be possible for a long time.
What a shame.
"Well, let's talk about it later."
"I'm heading back first. I can't stay here any longer."
Shiroyasha withdrew her aura, gave the War God a look, and instantly stored him away.
With everything settled, she disappeared on the spot.
Seeing this, the others began speaking up:
"We're leaving too."
"It's been long enough—we should return."
At this moment, Heita also spoke.
She'd been out for a while and should head back with Himeko.
With that, she vanished.
Himeko followed right after.
Then it was Boros, Raiden Mei, and Suoh Mikoto's turn.
"I'm heading out too. If anything comes up, message me in the group."
Zhongli saw everyone leaving and didn't linger either.
He returned directly.
He'd been out for half a month already—it was time.
Even Bronya:
"I'm planning to go back as well. Then I'll bring Seele and the others over."
Asuna and the rest were already preparing to migrate.
So she needed to prepare too.
Go back, gather her friends, and move them to takumi's world.
"Alright! Then we'll leave it at that for now."
"See you all again soon."
With that, she also left.
The last to go was Matou Sakura.
"Big Brother takumi, I'll head back now to bring Mom and Sister over."
"Wait for me!!"
This trip earned her 3,000 points, plus she learned some magic.
A decent harvest.
She could now go back and bring her family to takumi's world.
After bidding farewell, she too vanished.
Once everyone who needed to leave was gone, takumi turned to the rest.
"Alright, let's get ready too."
"I'll deploy the World Travel Gate so we can head back."
The group now only included Kaguya, Miori Shiba, Ais, and a few others.
Hearing takumi's words, Kaguya tilted her head curiously.
"Where are you planning to place the gate?"
Since takumi had the most points, the gate naturally belonged to him.
There was still one with Izayoi too.
Surely takumi would bring his over eventually.
"I think somewhere near the frog's place is perfect."
"Just place it there."
takumi gave the location after rubbing his chin.
Anywhere would do really, as long as it was on his side.
"Then hurry up."
"Once it's done, we can go home."
"I haven't played games in forever~!!"
Hearing this, Kaguya immediately started whining.
She hadn't gamed in days.
So let's go, set everything up fast.
She needed her gaming fix!!
Hearing her, takumi rolled his eyes.
"Alright, alright!"
"If you wanna go, just go."
"It's not that big a deal."
"It's not like anyone's stopping you."
takumi was at a loss for words.
Ignoring her, he called out to Miori Shiba and headed out.
Kaguya pouted.
"It's different! Using the portal has more flair!"
"It's like a triumphant return!"
Grumbling, she hurried to catch up with takumi.
The group made their way out.
takumi was speechless over her odd preferences.
He didn't comment, just brought Miori Shiba with him.
When they got outside, Esdeath was already waiting.
Seeing her, takumi spoke:
"Let's go. It's time to head back."
Upon hearing this, Esdeath's eyes lit up.
She was now one of takumi's people.
He had even given her the Herrscher Core.
The power thrilled her.
At the same time, she was very curious about takumi's world.
What kind of place was it?
Surely it was filled with powerful beings?
She really wanted to see it.
Even though this newly fused world had many strong individuals,
most of them were still beyond her reach.
If she got the chance, she'd challenge them one by one.
Thinking about it, Esdeath licked her lips.
Her heart filled with anticipation.
takumi opened a dimensional passage and returned to the plain where everything had started.
But the landscape had completely changed.
The surrounding forests had grown denser.
And to his surprise, Jura Great Forest seemed nearby too?
takumi scratched his head but didn't overthink it.
If Rimuru ever visited his world, it wouldn't be a bad thing.
She'd probably be ecstatic.
After all, takumi's world was a modern one.
Getting to experience a modern world again would be thrilling for her.
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