"Mikoto Misaka: What happened?! Did we win?! Someone explain the situation!"
After being forcefully brought back, Mikoto found herself again in that dark alley, looking at her worn-out clothes from the fight.
However, the most crucial thing for her now was to know what had happened.
Were they able to stop Minene?
That monster in human skin...
Because of that, she didn't waste time and entered the chat room, sending a message.
Unfortunately, being the first to be eliminated, she had to wait a few seconds until someone else responded.
"La Folia: I regret not answering your question, Miss Misaka, but I was eliminated before everything ended."
La Folia also regretted it, but she was calmer than Mikoto. She didn't think someone like Kurumi would lose so easily. That girl reeked of blood, and being a spiritual medium, La Folia knew Kurumi was a formidable evil spirit with a meticulous mindset. Beating her in a fair duel was impossible. She also felt relieved that they were on the same team; otherwise, the consequences would have been disastrous.
"Yami: Emilia-san faced her... I couldn't see."
Yami also sighed while taking a bite of Taiyaki, the reward for a job well done. Even though she couldn't kill anyone, enjoying her reward was a priority. Moreover, she finally got to meet her employer in person.
"Mikoto Misaka: Ugh! What exactly happened?"
Scratching her head in frustration, electricity flickered around Mikoto. Curiosity was killing her; that battle was thrilling and dangerous.
For a moment, Mikoto felt the adrenaline of facing death, which brought fear and a strange sensation. However, she was worried about what was about to happen. This problem was on a different scale than anything she had faced before because the fate of the world was at stake.
"Emilia: I'm sorry... I couldn't defeat her...."
Emilia also sighed; she had fought alongside Puck with all her strength, but in the end, Minene stole a bit of her vitality and trapped them in that barrier. In the end, she couldn't do anything but wait and return to her world.
"Don't feel bad, Lia... That woman is a monster."
Shaking his head, Puck wasn't sad. For him, that fight opened a new door to powerful abilities, and he remembered the Witches of the past. Each of those witches was a monster, especially the Witch of Envy, Satella.
"La Folia: Don't worry, Miss Emilia, this wasn't a battle we could win."
With her energy level and ability, La Folia was aware of her position. This fight was reserved for high-level monsters like the four vampire progenitors and the Pandora Box of Itogami City. Each of those beings shook the world every time they fought.
"Inori Yuzuhira: No need to worry, Yuki will take care of it; he promised."
Inori, who also returned, expressed her opinion, completely trusting Yuki. In her world, the situation was the same, and Yuki was able to save her. Inori believed it would be the same in this world. Besides, Yuki had never broken his promise.
"Kurumi Tokisaki: As Inori-san says, Yuki-san is very strong. I can vouch for that. Also, Yuki-san is not someone who gives up easily."
Licking her lips, Kurumi's eyes shone; the Demon Lord Lucifugus was very strong, stronger than her own Demon Lord. His mere presence sent shivers down her spine, so she was excited. How far would Yuki go? Could he defeat the desires of his heart? Kurumi didn't know, but she was very nervous.
"Mikoto Misaka: Hmm, I hope Uchiha-san is okay."
"Kurumi Tokisaki: Oh? Worried? Could it be that Miss Misaka fell in love at first sight? That's not good; Yuki-san is a sinful man."
"Mikoto Misaka: Love?! No, no! Of course not! Uchiha-san is just a friend! Besides, he's not my type!"
With steam coming out of her head, Mikoto vehemently shook her head.
Falling in love at first sight? Of course not! Although she had to admit that Yuki's appearance was very beautiful and that he was the most handsome guy she had ever seen, she couldn't help but take a glance. Still, that was just admiration, nothing more.
"Kurumi Tokisaki: Really? Doesn't our Yuki-san satisfy you? Then, what is Misaka-san's ideal man?"
"Mikoto Misaka: Ideal man?... This..."
Not knowing how to respond, there hadn't been any man to date that Mikoto was romantically interested in. Even when she thought about that guy who could withstand her lightning, Mikoto felt more rivalry than love. So far, the only person was Yuki. However, Yuki was a pervert. Mikoto swore in her heart that she would stay away from Yuki by all means, especially when Inori and Kurumi had fallen into his clutches. And honestly, Mikoto didn't trust Yuki, as if he genuinely pursued her, she didn't know how to respond.
"Kurumi Tokisaki: Fufufu, is Miss Misaka thinking of someone? If it's Yuki-san, don't worry; I don't mind sharing."
"La Folia: Huhuhu, how cute, Miss Misaka."
"Mikoto Misaka: It's not like that!"
However, for Kurumi and La Folia, this little banter was a way to relieve stress and worry. Besides, it was fun to tease someone, especially someone as easy as Mikoto. Surely, if Yuno were present, she would be the target of the jokes from this Black-Belly duo.
[Terms have been fulfilled]
[Initiating Update...]
"Huh?"
Fortunately, the chat room didn't disappoint them, sending a message alleviating their concerns.
[Update Successful]
[For helping in the noble fight to save the world, the Empress has decided to reward you]
"Kurumi Tokisaki: It seems like Yuki-san did it."
"Mikoto Misaka: It seems so..."
"La Folia: As expected of my future husband."
"Emilia: I'm glad everything is over..."
"Inori Yuzuhira: Yuki is reliable..."
"Yami: Yuki-san is strong..."
With the chat sending the winning message, each of them sighed in relief. They also wondered what kind of reward they would receive. Furthermore... Who is this Empress?
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[Congratulations, you have gained one million Karma points and an increase in all your statistics]
Seeing the numbers of their Karma points increase suddenly, each of the girls opened their mouths, their eyes shining with greed, especially Kurumi, La Folia, and Yami, who had their debts to settle.
Regarding the strength increase, all the girls felt a warm sensation entering their bodies, and their expressions showed satisfaction.
"This.... is fantastic!"
With electricity flickering, Mikoto clenched her fist; this journey was worth it. With this, they confirmed their theory that they could grow stronger with the help of this Chat Room.
"Karma points? What's that?"
Only Emilia tilted her head, not knowing what was happening. After all, Mikoto had taught her the basics, and some things like Karma points and the shop were ignored. As for the warm sensation, Puck raised an eyebrow, feeling an increased spiritual connection with Emilia, and consequently, an increase in her strength. These were good news.
[Initiating...]
[Inviting new member...]
But it wasn't over yet. The chat room sent another message that the girls couldn't ignore.
New members meant an addition to the group's fighting force. After all, with this small group effort, they all knew why the group chat had united them.
A group with the purpose of saving the world...
Heroes, guided by a Champion...
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[Arrogant Jade Skin Princess has joined the group]
"Arrogant Jade Skin Princess: Champion! Don't you dare lie to this princess! If you don't keep your promise, this princess will pursue you to the end, no matter where you hide!"
True to her nickname, this girl was very arrogant and authoritative, leaving the girls open-mouthed in surprise.
"Well, let's leave her be..."
But as if reaching a group understanding, each of them disconnected.
Dealing with this girl was too troublesome; it's better left to Yuki. Even Mikoto and Emilia didn't hesitate to disconnect.
What promise did Yuki make? None of them were interested. After all, they knew how troll and cunning the chat room was to deceive them; the Shop was a clear example, as they had been tricked. Not to mention, Yuki never promised anything.
But as the administrator and leader, it was Yuki's duty to deal with this issue.
Because of that, each of them fled without hesitation.
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TN: My jade beauty is here! This young master is pleased