Chapter 368: Just As Expected
Takumi's world wasn't just hosting a gourmet competition—it was also celebrating the New Year. Because of that, the place remained lively for quite a long time.
Members from the group chat had all flocked to Takumi's side to enjoy their holiday break. Practically everyone who could come had shown up, and everyone had a great time. This New Year was a smooth and joyous one.
Once everyone had their fill of fun, they eventually returned home. Everyone, that is, except for Nyaruko, who decided to stay behind.
After the festivities, Takumi decided to accompany Shiroyasha to Little Garden. However, Takumi didn't sneak in—he chose to spend points to cross over officially.
Though it was possible to slip in illegally, Takumi opted to pay the cost. This decision came after talking with Shiroyasha. Spending points to cross worlds meant you weren't considered a "black household"—a stowaway.
That distinction mattered. In ordinary worlds, sneaking in wasn't a big deal. But Little Garden was different. According to Shiroyasha, entering illegally could mean being rejected by the realm itself.
Takumi wanted a Divine Classification, so it was best not to sneak in. If he did, there was even a chance of being blacklisted.
To be safe, Takumi figured it was better to just spend 1,000 points. It wasn't like he was short on them anyway.
After carefully considering it, Takumi agreed. It was best to play it safe.
And so, once Shiroyasha and the others returned, Takumi set out on his own.
He didn't need to arrange anything back in his world—everything would run just fine even in his absence. So, he made his move.
...
Takumi arrived in Little Garden via the group chat system.
The moment he set foot in Little Garden, he sensed a powerful force latch onto him, scanning him thoroughly.
Feeling the probing energy, Takumi raised an eyebrow. This must be the core system of Little Garden.
With that thought, he relaxed and allowed his own energy to be fully observed. Then he casually found a spot to sit.
He was in a forest, probably somewhere in the Outer Gate.
Takumi opened the group chat and messaged Shiroyasha:
Takumi: [I'm in Little Garden!] [@Shiroyasha @Black Rabbit @Izayoi @Asuka @Yō] [Picture][Picture][Picture]
He sent out several photos of his current location.
Shiroyasha: [Where are you exactly?] [Come to the Thousand Eyes base.]
Izayoi: [Is this the forest we first landed in?]
Even though Takumi sent images, no one could really pinpoint his location. Little Garden was massive, and no one knew where he actually was.
Takumi: [No idea!] [The core is still scanning me.] [Let's wait.]
He didn't know either, so he figured he'd just wait until the scan was complete.
Shiroyasha: [It won't take long.] [I'm curious to see what Divine Classification you get.]
She was genuinely excited.
Black Rabbit: [ヽ(*.Д)o゜] [I have a feeling Takumi is going to get something insane!]
Black Rabbit was trembling with nervous anticipation.
Takumi actually made it to Little Garden. Given the essence of his power, it was bound to be terrifying.
Shiroyasha: [Don't worry. Takumi is a good guy!]
Chika Fujiwara: [No worries. Takumi is just a support-type!]
Bronya: [Don't panic. Takumi's a good guy!]
Everyone had a laugh at Black Rabbit's nervous message.
They'd all known Takumi long enough. Even if he received an overwhelmingly powerful Divine Classification, it wouldn't be a problem.
After all, it's not like he planned to stay in Little Garden permanently.
Reading the messages, Takumi twitched his mouth.
What was this?
He'd just been handed a bunch of "Good Guy" cards.
Takumi grumbled to himself. As a Honkai character, how could he be labeled as a "Good Guy"?
Still, he didn't dwell on it. Instead, he asked another question in the chat:
Takumi: [Has Azi Dahaka appeared yet?] [If so, I'd like to join the fun.] [If not, I'll go unleash him myself.]
He was curious how far they'd gotten in the storyline. It should be close, right?
Shiroyasha: [Whether he shows up or not, I can suppress him anytime!]
Izayoi: [Same here. If he appears, I'll take him on!]
Neither of them was too concerned.
The story had already deviated massively. Who cared about whether or not Azi Dahaka appeared?
With their current strength, even if the dragon appeared, they had nothing to fear.
Takumi felt a bit speechless reading all this.
But then again, it made sense.
These people had strengthened themselves through the group chat system multiple times. Their current power levels were on a different scale.
Shiroyasha was no exception.
While Takumi was chatting, the scan of his internal energy was completed.
And then, the core of Little Garden made its judgment.
As the scanning force vanished, Takumi felt a new power manifest within him.
The Divine Classification from the core had finally arrived.
As this power emerged, Takumi's lips curled into a slight smile.
Just as he had expected.
[The Final Trial of Humanity: The End of the Universe] [The Final Hope of Humanity: The Rebirth of Civilization]
Takumi was both the final trial and the final hope.
The powers of annihilation and rebirth appeared simultaneously.
Because of Takumi's core nature, the Divine Classification he received expanded rapidly.
When Takumi's Divine Classification surged, everyone in Little Garden felt it.
The sheer strength caused countless deities to turn pale.
This wasn't three-digit or four-digit power.
It was single-digit—or even beyond that.
An unprecedented power had just appeared in Little Garden.
"How is this possible?!"
Sensing the essence of this power, the gods and Buddhas were shaken.
Could Little Garden even contain such a being?
Why had someone this strong arrived?
Especially the gods tied to the concepts of annihilation and creation.
They were dumbfounded.
Had their superior just appeared?
Did a Divine Classification above theirs actually exist?
Shiroyasha felt it too.
As soon as she sensed Takumi's surging power, she rushed to the scene.
Looking at Takumi, she burst into laughter.
"Goodness, you're really something."
"Just like you said."
"This is going to be fun."
"Come on, tell me what Divine Classification you got!"
She was absolutely thrilled.
Everything Takumi predicted... had come true!