Great Red was undoubtedly shocked by Ophis's transformation.
Her return this time had been a major blow.
Even setting aside Xiaoju, just Ophis alone was no longer someone she could match.
Because Ophis had become far too powerful.
She completely overpowered Great Red.
It was unacceptable.
After all, Ophis used to be a cute little thing she could bully at will.
And now? She had grown unbelievably strong in such a short time?
Was she seriously this overpowered?
Only when Great Red signed the contract with Takumi did she finally understand why Ophis had become so powerful.
Feeling the changes in energy within her own body, she couldn't help clicking her tongue.
"Let's go!"
Seeing everything settled, Ophis pulled Great Red away.
As she left, she even took one of Takumi's terminals.
Having beaten her up this time, Ophis had vented her anger.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have brought Great Red along.
Though she had the strength to kill her now, she chose not to.
There was no need.
However, Ophis didn't mention one thing to Takumi:
Great Red was bound to her original world. Bringing her here might cause problems.
Would that world come seeking her?
Just like the other worlds connected to Takumi?
If it did, that would be perfect.
Returning would be easier.
Whether it would happen remained to be seen.
Takumi had no idea what Ophis was thinking.
After sending her off, he messaged Akeno in the group chat.
Takumi:
[@Akeno, did Ophis stir up any big trouble in your world?]
Seeing the message, Akeno sighed helplessly.
Big trouble? That was an understatement.
Beating up Great Red in front of the entire world—did that count?
Muttering internally, Akeno uploaded a video.
Akeno:
[Video]
[See for yourself.]
Curious, Takumi played the video.
The screen showed Kuoh Academy.
A huge phantom appeared in the sky.
Ophis's true form was violently beating up Great Red.
Seeing this, Takumi froze.
That was a direct hit to pride.
There was no way Ophis planned it—this had Xiaoju written all over it.
Fujiwara Chika:
[Oh my god!!]
[So miserable.]
Tokisaki Kurumi:
[Public execution?]
Sagiri:
[When did Ophis become so evil? I don't believe it!!]
Shiroyasha:
[Clearly Xiaoju's handiwork.]
Shiroyasha claimed she recognized the pattern.
No doubt about it—this was Xiaoju's doing.
She grinned at the thought.
Akeno:
[Great Red got beat up and vanished.]
[Also, our world's god factions can't hide it anymore.]
[Everyone knows now.]
It was a massive scandal.
But after some discussion, the faction leaders decided to go public.
And started recruiting.
Anyone with a sacred artifact could now join a divine faction.
The whole world embraced chaos.
Seeing that, Takumi laughed.
Takumi:
[Ophis has been corrupted!!]
[So evil!!]
Shiroyasha:
[It's all Xiaoju's fault!!]
Tokisaki Kurumi:
[It's all Xiaoju's fault!!]
Black Rabbit:
[It's all Xiaoju's fault!!]
Asuka Kuronuma:
[It's all Xiaoju's fault!!]
Fujiwara Chika:
[Interrupt the spam!!!]
[Stop it already.]
The group chat exploded.
Everyone blamed Xiaoju.
There was no way pure-hearted Ophis would do something like that on her own.
Only Xiaoju could be behind it.
Matou Sakura:
[@Takumi-nii, can you take Argo-onee-san away?]
As the group chatted, Matou Sakura suddenly chimed in.
Takumi was puzzled.
Takumi:
[What happened to her?]
Mentioning Argo reminded Takumi that she had gotten bored and moved out while he was traveling.
He hadn't paid it much attention.
Apparently, she'd ended up at Sakura's place?
Matou Sakura:
[Argo-onee-san and Onee-sama are fighting again!!!]
Takumi:
[Emm…]
[Ignore them.]
Reading the message, Takumi sighed.
No need to interfere.
They fought all the time.
Argo could argue with just about anyone.
Let it be.
Matou Sakura:
[QAQ]
[They're so weird. One minute they're fighting, the next they're fine.]
Sakura couldn't understand their logic.
Shiroyasha:
[If Argo bothers you, just call her an ugly woman.]
Fujiwara Chika:
[Redirecting aggro, huh?]
[You're something else, Shiroyasha.]
What a tactic.
Drop that insult mid-argument and Argo would turn all her attention to you.
This method of attracting hostility was a bit too wild.
Nyaruko:
[@Takumi, hubby hubby, I'm ready to come over! Everything's arranged!!]
As everyone chatted, Nyaruko popped up.
She started shouting at Takumi.
Seeing her message, Takumi's mouth twitched.
Takumi:
[Scram!]
The hell? Who's your husband?
Takumi was thoroughly annoyed.
Sure, Nyaruko looked like a cute girl, but remembering her real form…
His tastes weren't that bizarre.
Nyaruko:
[Waaah!!]
Kaguya Houraisan:
[Please leave!]
Bronya:
[Please leave!]
Miori Shiba:
[Please leave!]
Fujiwara Chika:
[?]
[Wait, what did I just discover???]
Seeing Kaguya's message, Fujiwara Chika was stunned.
No way—did Kaguya fall for Takumi?
Shocking!
Kaguya Houraisan:
[Don't be so dramatic. I have needs too!!]
[Serious face.jpg]
Megumi Kato:
[Uhh… congrats, may you have cute kids!]
Sagiri:
[Jeal—uh, I mean… loud furniture...]
Without a doubt, Kaguya's words left the group in stunned silence.
They couldn't believe it.
How had the two of them grown close so fast?
Takumi really was something else.
Watching the group go completely off-topic, Takumi gave up.
Just as he was about to close the chat, Boros suddenly appeared.
Boros:
[Everyone, I've got a mission in my world.]
[Want to fight some aliens?]
Seeing the message, Takumi paused.
You're the alien, aren't you?