Chapter 179: Seriously, Maybe You Should Just Leave the Group!!

The examination report Takumi had provided was already replicated by Mobius.

So the materials Takumi sent weren't really of much use. They were essentially the same.

At this point, Mobius had also begun working to acquire Midora's innate ability, just like Takumi.

After obtaining the Herrscher of Death's power, a flood of ideas filled her mind. If she could modify her DNA, she could obtain even more perfect sequences to make herself stronger—perhaps even become the perfect lifeform.

The idea alone excited the snake.

Gourmet Cells?

That stuff had serious value.

Immediately, Mobius began her work. As long as she could produce one successful sample and confirm it was safe through experimentation, she could mass produce it.

And that, she excelled at.

...

Takumi, unaware of Mobius' progress, had already begun modifying his own DNA.

As a Herrscher, altering his own genetic code was a simple task.

In fact, Takumi temporarily abandoned his physical body. The power of the Herrscher of Knowledge allowed him to do so effortlessly.

He didn't even need a physical form.

His body lay motionless on the bed, while his soul emerged.

Takumi began reconstructing his body from the outside.

To be honest, even his dormant body radiated overwhelming power, and without control, it passively leaked terrifying energy.

Noticing this, Takumi quickly used his Authority of Constraint to suppress the aura.

With that done, he got to work.

He systematically restructured the necessary genetic sequences within himself, integrating properties from the Gourmet Cells.

As for Honkai Beast DNA? He skipped that entirely.

Those fusion warriors weren't even as strong as him.

Why bother?

He focused solely on integrating the desirable aspects of the Gourmet Cells.

For example, growing stronger by eating.

After some busy tinkering, Takumi was finally done.

He should have successfully obtained Midora's talent.

After verifying there were no major issues, Takumi turned into a stream of light and reentered his body.

He opened his eyes, stretched a bit, and assessed his current condition.

A wave of hunger instantly surged.

Takumi raised a brow.

After a moment of thought, he vanished into Imaginary Space.

He returned to his private realm filled with Honkai Beasts.

Looking over the creatures, he activated his powers and began absorbing their Honkai energy.

He wasn't going to eat organisms containing Gourmet Cells.

He simply needed Honkai energy.

If this were his own world, he could just absorb the ambient Honkai energy.

But this one had none.

So, this was the only way.

He devoured the surrounding Honkai energy.

Then carefully checked his condition.

Felt fantastic!

"Not bad at all."

Takumi thoroughly enjoyed this feeling of growing stronger.

It gave him a special sense of satisfaction.

After confirming no issues, Takumi left to rest.

The cost? One-third of the Honkai Beasts he kept had been drained.

But it didn't matter.

He could regenerate them any time.

Although he could trigger a Honkai eruption in this world...

He chose not to.

...

Back home, Takumi lay down and opened the chat group.

Soon, he noticed the new member.

"Ais?"

"Dungeons, gods, blessings?"

"Hmm? Is she from the DanMachi world?"

Reading through the messages, Takumi grew curious.

The group was lively.

Sagiri: [Godly blessings seem pretty amazing. Could we use those to level up in our Aincrad?]

[I think Big Bro Takumi should bring back that tech.]

Now that she knew where Ais came from, Sagiri thought the blessings were worth importing.

If Takumi could incorporate that into Aincrad, the leveling system would be even more complete.

Fighting monsters and leveling up? Absolutely awesome.

Takumi: [Great idea. Once I'm done here, I'll visit your world!]

Takumi popped up in the chat.

He agreed with the logic.

If they could integrate those blessings with Aincrad's system, it would be a perfect match.

Seeing Takumi appear, Sagiri was a bit surprised.

Ais: [Hello, great one!]

Was that the right way to greet him?

Ais was a bit nervous.

After watching Takumi's battle, she knew he was a powerhouse far beyond even their gods.

Takumi: [Hello, Ais-tan~!]

Three-no girl best girl~!

Takumi gave his approval.

Ais: [...]

Ais-tan?

Emm... this superpowerful guy was surprisingly friendly.

Bronya: [You done with your task?]

Others began chiming in.

Takumi showing up likely meant he was finished.

Takumi: [Not only am I done, I even upgraded my physical body~!]

[I'm stronger now!!]

He wasn't joking—he was blazing fast.

Not only did he finish his job, but he had powered up as well.

Fujiwara Chika: [???]

[You powered up again?]

[Seriously, are you even real?]

[You're faster than a rocket!]

You powered up AGAIN?

Chika was beyond salty.

Was this what they meant by the rich getting richer, and the strong only getting stronger?

She felt it deeply.

Zhongli: [By the laws of general theory, Takumi, you are utterly absurd.]

Even Zhongli couldn't keep calm.

Everyone had seen him join the group and rapidly power up.

One check-in and he was already flying.

Nothing could hold him back.

Kaguya Houraisan: [You know what? Maybe just leave the group.]

[It's really stressful being in the same space as you!]

She couldn't hold it anymore.

Takumi was just too ridiculous.

He got stronger AGAIN?

Since when was that so easy?

Did Takumi have no limits?

Bronya: [What did you do with that Gourmet Corp boss?]

Takumi: [Nothing much. Just extracted some cells and blood, then optimized a few genes in my current body.]

[Essentially, I took some of his strengths and added them to myself.]

He ignored the lemony remarks above and gave Bronya a simple answer.