Anime chat group , you let me come only after the world is destroyed?

Takumi: [Let's split up and act separately.] [That's the plan, then.]

Takumi paid no attention to the noisy chatter from the group. After chatting with Kaguya Houraisan for a while and finalizing the decision, he turned his gaze to Emilia.

"I forgot to introduce myself." "My name is Takumi." "Her name is Kaguya Houraisan—you can just call her Kaguya." "Miss Emilia, please head over there next." "I have something to take care of and need to leave for a while." "With her accompanying you, most things should be manageable."

Takumi introduced himself and then explained to Emilia that he would be leaving for a time. Hearing this, Emilia was a little stunned.

"Alright! If you're done with your business, come find us at the Margrave's estate. I'll bring Miss Kaguya there."

Takumi suddenly leaving? She was surprised but didn't question it much. He must have something important to do, right? Thinking this way, she didn't try to stop him. Once Takumi finished his work, he could just come find them at the Margrave's estate.

Takumi nodded in response. Mission infiltration complete. No issues now.

After chatting briefly with the two, Takumi turned and left. Next, he would travel the world. Collecting magical knowledge. In this world, those were the most suitable things to collect.

And then, he'd go see those witches.

Thinking of them, Takumi couldn't help but grin oddly. Subaru's death must have left Satella very confused. After all, the Authority of Return by Death was given by her. And now, Takumi had forcibly nullified it. Sealed away as she was, Satella was probably fuming.

But that was no longer Takumi's concern. He started wandering across the world. Palaces and other restricted places—Takumi could enter them silently. He copied all the magic books he found within.

This world was vast. Beyond the Kingdom of Lugnica, there were hundreds of other nations, big and small. Each with its own heritage.

Takumi used the Authority of Domination to create hundreds of clones. Each clone was assigned to a different country. And they began sweeping through everything.

These clones each had a portion of Takumi's power. Even just a fraction was enough for them to dominate this world.

Takumi got busy.

Meanwhile, Emilia and Kaguya went to the slums to find Felt. The black market.

They went directly there. But before Emilia could knock on the door, Kaguya vanished from sight.

A few seconds later, she returned—gripping a scantily clad woman in her hand. It was Elsa.

Kaguya disappeared and returned in mere seconds. And just like that, the problem was solved. She could have been even faster, but chose not to.

Seeing the woman in Kaguya's grip, Emilia was stunned.

"This is...? Who is this person? Could it be... The Bowel Hunter?"

Recalling what Kaguya had said earlier, Emilia quickly understood.

"She's the Bowel Hunter!" "She's also the reason your crest was stolen."

Kaguya explained with a cheerful smile.

Emilia was shocked. This was a setup?

Bang!

Right after explaining, Kaguya kicked the door open.

"FBI! Hands in the air!!"

Kaguya charged in, face full of excitement.

The people inside had already heard the noise outside. Now that the door had been kicked in, both the large and small figures inside were dumbfounded.

Felt had just been discussing with Old Man Rom how much money they could sell that thing for.

"You're under arrest!" "For stealing national secrets!!"

Kaguya shouted gleefully.

At the same time, massive magic circles appeared all over the room. If the two so much as flinched, Kaguya would strike without hesitation.

Sensing the magic in the air, Emilia couldn't help but gulp.

So... strong!!

Is this what she meant by "some power"? Wasn't this too insane?

As a half-elf, she could clearly sense the strength of those magic circles.

Felt and Old Man Rom were scared stiff.

"I surrender!! Stop!!"

Felt immediately gave in.

How the hell were they supposed to fight this? This was hopeless.

She had clearly kicked an iron wall. Felt was trembling with fear now. Old Man Rom, naturally, didn't even need to be told. As someone who lived in the slums, he knew when to pick his battles.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have survived this long.

Felt quickly returned the stolen crest to Emilia.

Just as Emilia reached out to take it—

A male voice rang out from outside.

"Wait!"

Then, Reinhard walked in.

He had sensed the magical disturbance and came to investigate. Then he saw Felt holding the royal selection crest.

The crest was glowing.

Just like in the anime, Reinhard noticed Felt. Felt was, after all, of royal blood.

Kaguya wasn't surprised by Reinhard's appearance. She had deliberately lured him here.

Someone had to take Felt away, right? That's why she'd cast such a powerful containment spell right from the start.

Otherwise, Kaguya could've just paused time and knocked them both out. Why bother with the theatrics?

"Reinhard?"

Emilia turned and saw the red-haired young man, clearly surprised.

Reinhard nodded politely to her. Then his gaze returned to Felt.

"Pardon me, Miss Emilia. I'll be taking this child."

He didn't waste words and got straight to the point. He stared at the crest in Felt's hand, then studied her features.

It was basically confirmed now.

"Eh?"

Emilia was confused by what Reinhard said. He was taking Felt away?

"What are you trying to do?"

Felt was already panicking. A redhead barged in and now wanted to take her?

She was completely thrown off. What the hell was going on?

Why take her away?

Emilia was equally surprised. Was Felt going to be imprisoned?

"She's probably one of the royal selection candidates too." "Look—the crest is glowing."

Kaguya gave Emilia a timely reminder.

Look closely. The crest was indeed glowing.

With Kaguya's reminder, Emilia noticed it.

The crest in Felt's hand was radiating light. Emilia knew full well what that meant.

Felt was the fifth royal candidate.