Chapter 235: Shouldn't I Go Win All of Qingque’s Money?

Takumi and Herta's discussion was something no one else interrupted. The others were still deep in conversation about their own topics.

"This is simply incredible."

"A perpetual motion machine actually exists."

After thoroughly going through all the data on the perpetual motion machine, Herta was extremely excited.

This was a perpetual motion machine—humanity's ultimate dream.

And now, it had actually been realized?

Though it was uncertain if it could be used effectively in this world... still!

Without a doubt, it was a monumental discovery.

If they could actually build a functioning perpetual motion machine in their world and apply it in various fields, technology would experience an unprecedented boom.

"Are you two done talking yet?"

After a while, Herta turned her attention to Takumi and the Erudition Lord.

"What's up?"

Takumi looked at her, puzzled.

What was she thinking now?

"Let me inspect your body, will you?"

"I want to see what changes occurred after your ascension into a Stellaron God."

"And how the perpetual motion engine inside you functions."

Herta's eyes sparkled as she looked at Takumi, practically drooling.

She knew well how many research-worthy secrets Takumi carried.

"I refuse!"

Takumi looked at her blankly.

Research her?

Not happening.

"Don't be so stingy!!"

"Just a little study, just a quick scan!"

"Or you could give me a bit of your blood!"

Herta clung to Takumi's arm, trying to sweet-talk him into agreeing.

Takumi noticed just how realistic Herta's puppet body was.

In every sense, it was identical to a human.

So she swapped it out specially for this?

Takumi silently pulled his arm free and started complaining.

"If it were your real body, I might consider it."

"But you're seriously using a puppet to flirt with me? Are you for real?"

"There's zero appeal!"

"You're no match for Bronya!"

Takumi said this with no hesitation.

Not even close to Bronya.

Bronya, hearing her name, looked bewildered.

"What does this have to do with me?!"

Stop dragging me into your conversations!

Herta glanced at Bronya, then shamelessly continued:

"My real body is just as good as Bronya's!"

"If you like it, I can swap to the real one."

"If that's not enough, I can build one just for you."

...

At that moment, Takumi realized Herta had completely abandoned her shame.

"Wait, Welt, don't dismantle her!!"

Just then, Dr. Mei's voice rang out.

Veliona was holding a screwdriver, seemingly about to take Screwllum apart.

Takumi's face twitched at the scene, and everyone quickly turned their attention over.

Goodness, Veliona, you're bold!

"Let me just take it apart real quick!"

"It's not like I can't reassemble it!!"

She was genuinely curious about Screwllum.

She couldn't wait to see what was inside.

What's the power source?

How does it operate?

"Miss Veliona, please calm down."

"If you're interested, I can give you a blueprint."

Screwllum looked at her helplessly.

But this did remind it of the first time it met members of the Genius Society.

Everyone had wanted to disassemble it.

"Hmm... never mind."

"You all continue chatting."

"I'll take my leave."

"I plan to explore this world a bit."

Takumi took advantage of the distraction to shake Herta off.

Before she could react, he vanished.

Herta was a bit frustrated but quickly let it go.

If Takumi didn't want to, there was no point insisting.

"You all keep chatting."

"I'll take my leave as well."

The Erudition Lord, seeing Takumi had left, also decided to disconnect the avatar and return to study the magic Takumi had given.

If it could be implemented here, that would be phenomenal.

...

"Have you heard?"

"A new Stellaron God has appeared."

"And apparently, he even fought the Stellaron God of Destruction."

"Destruction got wrecked!"

"Really? Where'd you hear that from? Sounds like one of those Joy cult rumors."

At the moment, on the Xianzhou Luofu, many people were discussing the news.

Takumi overheard them as soon as he arrived.

It shocked him.

Word had spread this far?

"It's not a rumor—it made the news."

"You haven't seen it?"

"They say the Stellaron God of Destruction got hurt—left with several injuries."

"Also, I heard..."

Takumi was speechless.

Only Stellaron Gods would know what went down.

And the only one aware of his encounter with Nanook was that loudmouth Aha.

Who else would blab like this?

Aha was probably behind all of it.

Takumi sighed internally, then chose not to dwell on it.

He began strolling around the Luofu.

After changing into a new outfit, he casually wandered the area.

...

He had pretty much accomplished everything he came here for.

And with better results than expected.

Now all that was left to do was enjoy himself.

If nothing else came up, he could return soon.

But since he was here, he might as well make the most of it.

The Erudition Lord had given him a bunch of technical data on the Luofu.

So Takumi could recognize a lot of what he saw.

Walking through the streets of the Luofu, his dashing appearance drew attention.

But most passersby just assumed he was some rich young master on vacation.

After the chaos from before, the Luofu had largely recovered.

Cloud Knights were still patrolling the streets, though.

While wandering, Takumi quietly hacked into the Luofu's database and fabricated an official identity.

Now he was a legal resident.

Anyone who checked his credentials wouldn't suspect a thing.

Looking at the Luofu's architecture filled Takumi with familiarity.

Many things reminded him of the civilization from his previous life.

So, he casually launched a livestream.

Sharing the scenery with the chat group.

As soon as the stream started, everyone got notified.

Sagiri rushed in immediately.

Seeing where Takumi was broadcasting from, she was surprised.

Sagiri: [Takumi-nii, are you on the Luofu?]

[Shouldn't you go find Qingque and win all her money playing cards?]

First thing she suggested was bullying Qingque!