Takumi rolled his eyes at Kuroko.
"Have you seen any side effects after all the time Ruiko has been using it?"
"There's no need to worry."
"In the future, you can have her give you a bottle too."
"Maybe it'll help you break through to Level 5."
Side effects? What a joke.
Are you underestimating me?
"Is it expensive?" Misaka Mikoto's eyes lit up. She was curious—was this something she could buy? Would it work on her?
"From my side, it's free."
"But in your world, you'll need Ruiko to check in properly."
"Or better yet, how about immigrating to my world?"
"If you do that, I'd be more than happy to welcome you."
Takumi said this with a bright smile, glancing over at Mikoto and the others.
Wanna come with big brother? Big brother can take you to see goldfish in another world.
"Ignore him. He's having another bout of his professional syndrome," Bronya quickly interjected, trying to cut Takumi off before he went too far.
Everyone else looked speechless at the scene.
"Can you tell me more about this other world?" Mikoto asked with anticipation in her voice. "And Ruiko, what do you know?"
She also remembered something else—Ruiko knew about the Sisters too?
Just thinking about it made Mikoto a bit restless.
"Other worlds? No problem," Takumi replied. "And as for what Ruiko knows—I can tell you."
Before Mikoto could respond, Takumi instantly transmitted a bundle of memories into her mind.
A flood of images and knowledge filled Mikoto's head before she could even react, immediately capturing her attention.
Outside, her body froze.
"What did you do to Onee-sama?!" Kuroko became instantly alert upon seeing Mikoto go blank.
"Kuroko! I'm fine," Mikoto responded quickly. "Don't worry!!"
Her reaction was fast. After speaking, she fell silent again, continuing to process the data in her mind.
"Onee-sama?" Kuroko looked dumbfounded.
"Takumi just gave her a memory bundle," Ruiko explained. "So no need to worry."
"Let's eat first. It's Haru's birthday today."
Ruiko knew it might take Mikoto a while to recover, so she called everyone to eat. Today was Haru's special day, and the food had already been served.
Following her lead, the group began enjoying the feast.
Mikoto absentmindedly picked at her food while processing the massive amount of information in her head.
Takumi had given her insight into this world's future development, the Sisters, Accelerator, and other upcoming events.
The more she learned, the more overwhelmed she became.
Was this all real?
There were even Magic Gods in their world? Ones strong enough to destroy entire worlds multiple times?
Her entire worldview was collapsing.
She was completely stunned.
Watching Mikoto, Kuroko couldn't help but feel uneasy.
"What did you give to Onee-sama? Why does she look so dumbfounded now?"
Her once brilliant and composed Onee-sama had turned into a dazed fool.
If Ruiko hadn't explained it, she might have thought Takumi turned Mikoto into a vegetable.
Bang!
Before she could finish, Kuroko was smacked on the head.
"You're the dumb one!!"
"I can still hear you!!"
Come on, did you really think she wasn't paying attention?
Someone needs to teach this girl a lesson!
"It's Onee-sama's Iron Fist of Love!! Hehehe~!"
Even after being hit, Kuroko was grinning like a fool.
Everyone else was speechless.
Takumi was thoroughly amused.
As expected of you, Kuroko.
Takumi and Bronya quietly enjoyed the show while munching on their food.
"Takumi-nii, can you guys travel to other worlds freely?" Haru couldn't hold her curiosity any longer.
Takumi and Bronya had come from another world—so they must be able to travel between worlds easily, right?
"Yeah, more or less," Takumi replied casually. "It's actually pretty simple."
"If you're interested, Ruiko can send you to my world to play next time."
"No points needed."
"But after she sends you over, she won't be able to follow."
Ruiko could transport people with a space bracelet.
However, without spending points, she couldn't go herself.
After all, Ruiko didn't have the same abilities Takumi did.
Hearing that, Ruiko rolled her eyes.
"I'll take everyone once I have enough points."
"I don't have any now."
"If a mission comes up, I'll take everyone along."
"Too bad, there aren't any at the moment."
She sighed in disappointment.
Now that her problems were resolved, Ruiko could travel to other worlds at will.
That alone made her happy.
"Really?" Haru's eyes sparkled. "If we're on vacation, I definitely want to try!"
She wanted to experience other worlds too.
Everyone continued eating and chatting.
Not long after, Mikoto finished processing the information in her mind.
"Takumi-nii, what do you plan to do next?"
Now that she understood this world's situation, Mikoto felt it was incredibly dangerous.
Could she just... escape?
Should she ask Takumi to take her and run away?
"I'm planning to take the Sisters with me," Takumi replied.
"Also, I want to obtain Index."
"And maybe meet those Magic Gods."
"That's pretty much the plan."
Takumi's main goal in this world was to have fun—and bring some souvenirs back.
"If you're taking the Sisters, how do you plan to handle them?"
Hearing this, Mikoto instantly grew serious.
Was there hope for her Sisters?
Leaving this world might be the best thing for them.
Thinking of what they'd go through in the future, she felt that being taken by Takumi might be the best option.
"Let them live like normal people."
"No special arrangements."
"The Sisters are wonderful."
"I'll help adjust their bodies."
"They'll be free to do whatever they want."
"I've fused a lot of worlds on my side already."
"They'll definitely have a great life."
Takumi had nothing to hide. He shared his thoughts openly.
He didn't plan to control the Sisters.
He just wanted them to live well.
Let them find their own paths.
No need for him to worry too much.