Chapter 378: There's a Limit to Controlling Machines

The power within Kurimo was naturally beyond comparison for this dragonkin.

Sensing Kurimo's aura, the dragonkin was instantly startled.

"W-Who are you?"

Was this the Dragon God?

"Let me take a look!"

"Don't move."

Kurimo's face was full of curiosity as she began observing the dragonkin.

After a brief study, she was honestly impressed.

"Not bad at all."

To be able to exert such power in this way was already very impressive.

"My lord, may I ask who you are?"

The dragonkin was extremely respectful toward Kurimo.

After all, Kurimo was also a dragon—one far superior in class.

Even the dragonkin who created them might not be her match.

Therefore, the dragonkin acted with great courtesy.

When one possesses overwhelming power, even the most unruly will speak politely.

Especially among dragons: if you're stronger than me, you're the boss.

Survival of the fittest, hierarchy—these were vividly displayed among dragonkind.

So much for wild arrogance. All that was left was obedient submission.

Once Kurimo understood the situation, she vanished.

She had already figured out what this dragonkin was all about.

It wouldn't be too hard to replicate if she wanted to.

But there was no need.

Kurimo continued roaming around Takumi's world.

Gradually, she discovered that this world was connected to others.

Moreover, those worlds seemed to be slowly converging into Takumi's world.

At this rate, Takumi's world might become a gathering of worlds like Little Garden.

Realizing this, Kurimo was stunned.

The potential of this world was huge.

With that thought, she kept wandering around.

...

Takumi didn't pay attention to how Kurimo was playing around.

He was currently debating whether or not to do a ten-roll draw.

Gacha was addictive—especially now that he knew he could draw random world transfer charms.

He thought it'd be fun to try collecting a few more.

"What are you thinking about~?"

Miori Shibari looked at Takumi curiously.

What was this guy thinking about?

He wasn't doing anything in particular.

"I was wondering if I should do a few ten-roll pulls."

Takumi explained casually.

Hearing this, Miori Shibari was immediately shocked.

"You have that many points now?"

"Don't!"

"It's not like there's anything you really need."

Seriously, getting addicted to the gacha now?

Wanting to pull more for no reason?

There's really no need!

"Mainly I want more random world travel charms."

"Then maybe I can get some modern magic."

Takumi scratched his chin and explained his motivation.

Once she understood, Miori Shiba started to complain.

"Even if you get a random world charm, you'd still have to rely on luck."

"There are so many worlds. What makes you think you'll get the one you want?"

Seriously? This was just a nesting doll of gambling.

Even with a random transfer charm, it didn't guarantee you'd go where you wanted.

"I'm hoping to draw a world locator charm."

"If random transfer charms exist, surely locator charms do too?"

"It's just a matter of drawing it."

Takumi shook his head.

He didn't hold out much hope for the random charms.

But a locator charm?

Something that could pinpoint a specific world and send you there?

If random ones exist, locator ones must too, right?

"Just forget it. Don't waste your points."

Miori Shiba rolled her eyes.

Don't waste your precious points.

It wasn't worth it.

Takumi thought for a moment, then said no more.

Maybe another time.

Forget it for now.

At worst, he could build it himself.

Just as Takumi was thinking this, a message came in.

"Open the gate. I'm coming back!"

Bronya's screen popped up in front of Takumi.

Hearing her words, he raised a hand and opened a spatial passage.

A moment later, Bronya stepped through.

"Done playing?"

After the New Year, Bronya had returned to space to fight aliens again.

Houraisan Kaguya didn't go along.

She stayed behind with Nyaruko to play games.

"I'm done. My psychic power won't improve anymore."

"Seems I've hit a limit."

"Even controlling machines—though powerful—doesn't seem to raise my proficiency anymore."

Back home, Bronya sat down next to Takumi.

Fighting aliens in space had worn her out.

So she returned.

With no way to improve her power, she didn't want to stay out any longer.

"Want to visit that ghost-hunting world again?"

"They're still over there fighting."

Takumi muttered inwardly.

The vengeful spirits in that world were practically endless.

The others were having a blast hunting them.

Apparently, some had already reached Level 5.

Misaka Mikoto might even reach Level 6.

It was a great training ground.

"Maybe later."

"Let me upgrade my gear first."

"Pure mechanical equipment doesn't work on spirits."

Bronya spoke seriously.

She was definitely going.

But only after upgrading her weapons.

Otherwise, fighting spirits would be pointless.

Her current gear didn't do much damage.

It lacked anti-spirit capabilities.

So it needed an upgrade.

"No problem. I'll handle it."

Just a minor upgrade to the attack interface.

Easy.

Bronya nodded and handed her gear to Takumi.

Seeing this, he decided to give it a full upgrade.

Her equipment was tech-based. It wasn't effective against mystic enemies.

This was the perfect opportunity to enhance it.

With that, Takumi got to work.

It only took him a few seconds to install a conversion module.

Once finished, he handed everything back.

"That was fast!"

Just a brief moment and it was done?

Impressive.

Takumi rolled his eyes.

Miori Shibari giggled from the side.

"We all know how fast he can be."

"Why not relax for a few days before heading out again?"

Bronya shot her a look.

"Hmph! Stop being gross."

Rolling her eyes at the increasingly pervy Miori Shibari, Bronya stood and headed upstairs.

"You two enjoy yourselves. I'm going to freshen up, then take this gear back to Seele."

With that, she ignored them completely.