Chapter 270: Let's Fight First, Then Talk Properly
For those who completely refused to believe him, Takumi simply thought, "Fine, let them wait for death on their own."
Fortunately, most people were still willing to follow Takumi. Only a small number of stubborn old-timers refused. Of course, even within those tribes, there were still people who were willing to go. As long as they were willing, Takumi took them without hesitation, regardless of what the old-timers thought.
After running around the entire world and gathering all the humans, Takumi returned to the original place. The people there were already prepared, having gathered their few belongings.
Among them, Takumi also saw Riku and Clonie. After glancing at the two of them, he began storing everyone in his spatial equipment. When they were transferred and saw this new place and the number of people present, they were shocked.
"This...?"
These were all humans? Packed densely together, there had to be several hundred thousand, right? It was the first time they'd ever seen so many humans. The others also stepped forward to talk and interact with them.
Once Takumi had gathered all the humans, he opened the chat group.
Takumi: [@You, are you there?]
You: [What's up?]
Takumi suddenly pinged her, leaving You confused. Had something happened?
Takumi: [You's exclusive red envelope.] [I've gathered all the humans from the No Game No Life world.] [Next, have Prometheus arrange things.] [Send the children to school, and let the others start proper lives.]
Seeing Takumi's message, You was a little surprised but didn't question it. She accepted the red envelope immediately.
You: [Alright!]
After replying, she went to make arrangements.
At this moment, the others also started chiming in.
Herta: [You've gathered all the humans and even handled the Ex-Machina. Next, are you planning to deal with the War God?]
Takumi had finished both major tasks. What came next? Defeating the War God?
Takumi: [I'm planning to acquire the Star Grail.] [Then I'll rewrite this world's rules.] [Though I'm not sure what will happen when all worlds merge, these rules should still persist, right?]
The Ten Pledges were quite good. Takumi could even add a few more to them.
He wasn't sure which world would dominate post-fusion. If it's based on power, then No Game No Life's rules could be applied across the merged worlds. It was worth a try.
"Takumi-sama, where are we going next?"
Beside him, Shubi asked upon seeing Takumi finish sending things off. She was curious where he had sent all the people, but didn't ask further.
After obtaining her emotional system, she was nearly indistinguishable from a human now. She clearly understood what should and shouldn't be asked.
"Next, of course, is to find the War God!"
Takumi looked in the direction of Avant Heim. Since he had run around the world so much, surely the War God had noticed him by now?
"Understood."
Shubi nodded and uploaded this information to the Ex-Machina network.
The Ex-Machina's fully connected command unit, Einzhi, began issuing orders to all Ex-Machina, instructing them to be ready at any moment.
Since Takumi said so, it meant their previous plan was about to start.
According to the plan, Takumi would battle the War God. The Ex-Machina would focus entirely on analyzing the War God's magic and techniques.
All the Ex-Machina mobilized, silently moving according to Einzhi's commands to locations around the world to begin comprehensive analysis.
"What you need to do is analyze everything with all your might." "You don't need to participate in the battle." "I will handle the other races myself."
Takumi would personally deal with any other races that tried to interfere with his battle against the War God. If they dared get involved, he wouldn't hesitate to eliminate them.
Hearing this, Shubi nodded in understanding.
After making the arrangements, Takumi took action.
"Let's go." "Find a place to hide yourself."
Leaving those words, Takumi headed straight toward Avant Heim.
At that very moment in Avant Heim, the War God slowly opened his eyes.
"All Flügel, leave this place!"
War God Artosh issued a direct order to all Flügel to evacuate.
The many Flügel residing there were stunned upon hearing this.
"Lord Artosh?"
Azril, bewildered, responded. As the first Flügel created by Artosh, she was naturally the leader of the Flügel.
Now hearing Artosh's command, she was confused.
"Say no more." "Leave now."
Artosh's voice sounded again. No explanations or questions. Just leave.
With that said, Azril's expression changed.
"All Flügel, follow orders. Take your possessions and leave immediately."
If Artosh said so, then it meant a powerful enemy had arrived. One serious enough for Artosh to care.
Or perhaps... was it the End Dragon?
Though full of questions, the Flügel still began their evacuation quickly.
One by one, they left the skies above Avant Heim.
Among them, Jibril was confused. All the Flügel now hovered in the sky, looking below.
But they couldn't see what was happening inside Artosh's palace.
Inside that palace, Takumi suddenly appeared before Artosh.
"You've come!"
Seeing Takumi, Artosh's eyes filled with joy and an intense fighting spirit. This man before him... was immensely strong!
"Yeah, I've come."
Now, shouldn't you say something like, "You shouldn't have come"?
Takumi couldn't help muttering in his mind.
"Warrior from another world!" "Let us fight!!"
This guy didn't follow any script.
He didn't even ask why Takumi was here.
All he saw was battle.
"Brother War God, you really do love fighting!" "But that's fine too—let's fight first!!"
Though Takumi was exasperated, he didn't refuse.
When in doubt, fight it out.
Since the War God already said so, they might as well fight first and talk later.
Saying that, Takumi opened a massive spatial gate in front of them.
"Let's take this to outer space." "You don't want your adorable little creations to get caught in the crossfire, right?"
Takumi couldn't help but suspect this War God was a lolicon.
After all, Flügel lost their energy and reverted into lolis.
Wasn't he the oldest lolicon of them all?