Chapter 390: Help, There's a Bad Guy!

There was no way back. No matter how she tried, there was no returning. And it wasn't even the same world anymore.

Hearing these words, Ellen fell silent. Frustrated.

She had been suddenly abducted into another world. Was this guy serious?

Takumi looked at Ellen and cheerfully continued, "From now on, just live well in this world. My world happens to be short on Gundam pilots. I think you're quite suitable."

After saying that, Takumi ignored the dazed older girl and turned to Mobius.

"How's the research going? Any findings?"

Mobius put down the items in her hand and handed a printed document to Takumi. "See for yourself. Based on the data you brought back, it appears that pure-blood wizards contain some kind of special substance. It's because of this substance they're able to use magic. It seems their world's ancient times were an age of magic. But due to the rise of technology, magic got suppressed over time. Eventually, only pure-blood wizards remained."

A classic case of magic being squeezed out by technological advancement. In the end, they had to adopt a different method of existence—the so-called Manifestation Devices.

Takumi read the document while listening to Mobius and soon understood the gist of the situation.

A special substance... That must be what they used to modify those people, right?

He already had a grasp of the situation.

"Doesn't seem to have much use. That's it then. At most, it's just a bit special. But in our world, it's not really a big deal."

Takumi tossed the document aside. Special material inside the body? That's nothing remarkable here.

Mobius agreed completely. "Exactly. In our world, anyone can learn magic. For pure-blood wizards, maybe they're just a bit better at mastering it."

She shared her conclusions.

"You can try giving her a superpower serum and see how she reacts," Takumi suggested.

The superpower serum was something that had already become widespread in his world. Once used, it would grant someone superpowers and the ability to learn magic. At its core, it was quite similar.

Mobius nodded. "I was thinking the same thing. Just hadn't started yet."

She looked at Ellen.

Just Mobius's gaze was enough to terrify Ellen. This woman was truly scary. She didn't dare to resist.

"Klein! Bring me a vial of the superpower serum."

Mobius wasted no time and quickly ordered Klein to bring over a vial.

Soon, Klein returned with a test tube and handed it to Mobius, who opened it and passed it to Ellen.

"Drink this. Don't worry, it's not poison. This serum will give you superpowers. I need to see how a pure-blood wizard reacts after using the serum."

To avoid suspicion, Mobius kindly explained it all. It was rare for her to be this considerate. Normally, Mobius would've just force-fed the subject.

Ellen looked at the vial in her hand, twitching slightly. She really wanted to refuse, but she didn't dare. If she resisted, this woman would definitely force it down her throat.

Expressionless, Ellen accepted the serum and downed it in one gulp.

Moments later, she felt a strange power awaken inside her. Her once-weak body started to feel powerful.

Previously, without her Manifestation Device, even a random high schooler could beat her up. But now?

She felt like she could take on several high schoolers at once.

Takumi and Mobius both noticed the change in Ellen's body.

"Just physical enhancement?" Mobius observed Ellen carefully and eventually voiced her disappointment. If it was only physical enhancement, the power was underwhelming. She could've done better with a basic enhancement surgery.

"Yeah… just physical strength," Takumi agreed. Ellen didn't show any other power, so her ability must simply be physical augmentation.

But then Takumi remembered Tendo Kisara. Her power was also physical augmentation, and now she could use Honkai energy.

Physical enhancement could absorb Honkai energy.

Thinking of this, Takumi focused on Ellen and directed some Honkai energy toward her body. Ellen began absorbing it.

Feeling the sudden influx of energy, Ellen's face changed. But soon, her cheeks flushed, and she began making... indescribable sounds.

Mobius and Klein exchanged odd glances with Takumi. What exactly did he do to her?

Takumi, thick-skinned, ignored them. He stared at Ellen until she reached her limit, then finally stopped.

"You can examine her thoroughly now. Physical augmentation can absorb energy. It's just that her ability level is still low, so she can't actively absorb it yet."

Takumi explained to Mobius after the test.

Mobius nodded, while Ellen clenched her fists.

"So strong!"

This feeling was amazing. She was no longer that weak version of herself.

Maybe living in this world wasn't so bad after all. Especially if she could become stronger.

She found herself strangely willing to accept it.

"Lie down! Let me examine the changes in your body. We'll do a full checkup. Takumi, out!"

Mobius directed Ellen to lie down and immediately kicked Takumi out.

Some things were not appropriate for him to see.

Takumi laughed awkwardly but didn't argue. "All right, do your thing."

With that, he left, and Mobius began her examination. She would send the report to Takumi later.

Meanwhile, Takumi left Mobius's lab and wandered around the science institute.

The place had been divided into numerous zones, each with its own responsibilities. Robots frequently drove vehicles out, delivering equipment all around the world—and even to other worlds.

As Takumi strolled through the institute, he suddenly received a call from Ophis:

"Help! There's a bad guy!!"