Chapter 167: Crafting an All-Purpose Weapon!

Chika Fujiwara had actually already informed her parents and grandfather about her having supernatural powers.

And also about the existence of other worlds.

The matter was immediately classified as top family secrecy.

Because of that, she was granted permission to leave freely.

So, if she stayed out for a few months before returning, it would be acceptable.

Thinking about it now, Chika couldn't help but feel tempted.

"After the mission's done, just bug out and go to Takumi-kun's world instead?" "That actually sounds pretty good." "Can I go too?" "If possible, I'd like to study superpowers with Takumi-kun."

Megumi Kato also chimed in.

She instantly grasped Takumi's tactic — just glitch the system and stay in his world to learn.

"Of course, no problem!" "If Asuna and Bronya want to come too, they're more than welcome~!" "Always happy to have you." "If the Permanent World Gate works the way I imagine, connecting this world with mine..." "Then Alice, you'd be able to visit my world anytime."

If the reward functioned the way Takumi expected, anyone could freely travel between the worlds.

That meant Takumi's world would become formally integrated with theirs.

And perhaps gradually influence this one?

If more such gates opened and contact with other worlds increased,

Wouldn't Takumi essentially take off on the spot?

Because of that, Takumi had high expectations for the final reward.

After hearing him out, the others quickly made up their minds.

Except for Ruiko Saten.

Though it was summer break, she couldn't stay too long.

Asuna, Chika Fujiwara, Megumi Kato, Bronya — all of them could study abroad with Takumi.

"Study abroad, huh!" "Then I could study magic too?" "Wouldn't that count as integrating into your world?"

Hearing that, Alice Nakiri's eyes lit up.

Not just her — Erina Nakiri felt the same.

If it was really possible to visit Takumi's world freely,

They definitely wanted to go and learn magic.

It would be embarrassing to have no power in today's world.

Especially now, with their world merging with another.

According to Alice, that world had incredibly powerful individuals.

Even the ingredients were stronger than the chefs. How was that fair?

If they could grow stronger, many people would want to study in Takumi's world.

"Study magic?" "Why not use Gourmet Cells?" "You're a chef, after all." "Just eat and get stronger." "That sounds like it suits you better."

Takumi chuckled at the two of them.

Why abandon what they were best at?

Takumi thought Alice would be perfect for Gourmet Cells.

But Alice quickly refused.

"No way!" "I don't want to turn into some muscular lady!!" "So no thanks!!"

No matter what, she didn't want that.

She'd rather study magic.

Though Gourmet Cells allowed one to grow stronger just by eating,

They had major side effects.

Each breakthrough turned your body muscular.

She didn't want to suddenly bulk up with muscle.

Ugh!

Just imagining it was terrifying.

So Gourmet Cells? Pass.

Better to be a graceful mage.

Hearing her reasoning, Takumi was speechless.

"Fine!" "As long as you're happy."

If that's what she wanted, he wouldn't argue.

Go ahead and study magic.

Whatever path they chose didn't matter.

"Actually, no need to rush." "With Mobius around, Gourmet Cells might become safe eventually." "She'll definitely improve them."

Power through eating?

Mobius would be interested for sure.

Chika nodded, full of hope.

Alice pouted at that.

"Then I'll study magic first. If the side effects are really gone later, maybe I'll try it."

No need to rush, right?

Plenty of time ahead.

"Mm, take your time." "No hurry." "You all keep chatting." "I'll go make myself a weapon."

Takumi didn't continue the topic and turned to his own plans.

He sat down in the courtyard.

Then pulled out several Divine Keys and his personal sacred gear.

Seeing this, Bronya couldn't help but approach.

Staring at the pile of gear, she asked:

"What are you doing?"

She didn't get it.

Why lay out all those weapons?

"I'm crafting a custom weapon for myself." "One that can shift forms at will." "It'll transform into any type of equipment." "And it'll carry my divine powers."

Takumi had high hopes for this weapon.

He was planning to fuse all the top-tier gear and materials he had into it.

Void Archives could simulate weapons.

But they were ultimately just replicas.

Now, Takumi wanted to turn it into a tool that could simulate anything.

One infused with all his mastered traits.

Bronya blinked.

"Emm... that sounds too advanced for me."

Totally incomprehensible.

Takumi shot her a glare.

"Then just watch."

With that, he ignored her and got to work.

He began fusing all his equipment together.

Constructing a brand new weapon.

He even infused it with his divine powers.

As he focused, a powerful aura radiated from him,

startling Bronya enough to quickly back away.

"Tsk!" "This guy's seriously scary."

The pressure Takumi gave off also caught everyone else's attention.

They all turned toward the courtyard.

And saw the sacred gear scattered around him.

Even Megumi and the others — all ordinary humans — were startled.

Even from a distance,

they felt like they might die at any moment.

The others in the house rushed outside.

And were left speechless at the sight.

Takumi had already suppressed most of his aura,

but power still leaked out.

The entire Nakiri household could feel it.

Even nearby gourmet creatures panicked and fled.

Some that had been hiding underground burst out in terror.

But just as they ran, a giant stone spear fell from the sky, pinning them in place.

The one who struck was none other than Zhongli.