As we stood catching our breath from the battle in the End, the Chat window appeared again, this time with an unmistakable message.
[Mission Complete. Rewards are being distributed.]
The message caught all our attention at once, snapping us out of the post-battle haze. Everyone turned to the floating screen in front of them, anticipation building with each passing second.
Peter was the first to break the silence, a grin already spreading across his face. "I've been waiting for this moment."
Hinata stood quietly but focused, her hands clasped in front of her, while Tatsumaki floated idly nearby, her expression as calm and composed as ever, though I could see her eyes narrow in interest.
The Chat continued:
[You have earned 250k CP each.]
Peter let out a low whistle. "250,000 CP? Looks like we're finally in business."
Hinata tilted her head, her expression soft but curious. "CP... Shop Points, right? But the Shop hasn't been that useful so far."
"Yeah," Tatsumaki agreed. "Until now, it only had basic necessities—food, water, nothing special. But now that we have this CP, I think we're in for a surprise."
I smiled. "Now that we've earned enough CP, the full range of items across the entire Multiverse is available. We can buy practically anything now. Weapons, artifacts, even training methods from other worlds."
Bruce, standing silently beside me, remained as calm as ever, but the way his eyes flicked to the Chat window told me he was already planning what to purchase.
Before anyone could respond, another message appeared.
[Individual rewards are now being distributed.]
The Chat started with Peter, and the list of his rewards flashed before us:
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@Web_Slinger: Echo Physiology
Create sound-based clones
Use advanced sonar-like detection
Amplify sound-based attacks
Absorb sound to enhance abilities
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Peter's eyes widened as he read through his abilities. "Sound-based clones? That's... insanely cool. I'll be able to fight on multiple fronts without even needing webs!" He grinned and demonstrated by clapping his hands together. A soft reverberation echoed around us as the air shimmered, and then, standing beside Peter, was a perfect clone—made entirely of sound waves.
"Okay, I've gotta admit, that's impressive," I said.
Peter chuckled. "And sonar detection? I'll be able to hear everything in a radius."
"Just don't deafen us while experimenting," I added with a grin.
Peter waved me off. "No promises."
The Chat continued, and this time Hinata's name appeared:
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@Byakugan_Princess: Psychic Resonance
Share and amplify emotions
Create psychic barriers
Enhance instincts and reflexes
Establish a psychic link with others
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Hinata blinked at her screen, her cheeks turning slightly pink as she read through the list. "Psychic Resonance... It sounds like I can connect with people emotionally."
Tatsumaki floated closer, her expression intrigued. "It's more than that. You'll be able to control emotions, amplify instincts. That'll be incredibly useful in combat. Not to mention the psychic barriers."
Hinata smiled softly. "I've always focused on protection, so... I'm glad I can help in that way." She raised her hand experimentally, and a faint shimmer of psychic energy appeared, forming an almost invisible shield in front of her. The air around the barrier felt heavy, like an aura of warmth and security.
I nodded. "It'll give us an edge, especially if you can link our minds during a fight."
Hinata's eyes sparkled with excitement, but before she could respond, the next message appeared.
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@Ten_Shadows: Divine Purification
Create holy constructs
Cleansing touch to remove curses
Light of Judgment to weaken cursed spirits
Divine aura to boost allies and instill fear in enemies
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Megumi's gaze hardened as he read through his abilities. "Holy constructs? Cleansing curses..." His voice trailed off, and I could tell he was already calculating how these powers would help him in future battles.
"You're already an expert in dealing with cursed spirits," I commented, "but this will make you almost unstoppable."
Megumi nodded, still deep in thought. He raised his hand, summoning a glowing, ethereal construct in the shape of a sword. "This... will be useful."
The sword emitted a soft golden light, and I could feel the power radiating from it, pure and untainted. It was clear that whatever touched that blade would be purified, whether cursed spirits or dark energy.
Peter clapped him on the back. "Divine swords, huh? You'll make a great paladin."
Megumi just smirked. "I'm no paladin, but I'll take it."
The next reward appeared for Bruce:
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@Billionaire_Playboy: Shadow Manipulation
Bind enemies in shadow
Shadow teleportation
Create shadow constructs (weapons and barriers)
Shadow senses for heightened awareness
Presence Concealment: Vanish entirely from sight, even from supernatural detection
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Bruce's expression remained stoic, but there was a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. "Shadow manipulation... teleportation... This will come in handy."
Peter raised an eyebrow. "Gonna pull a Batman move and disappear on us, huh?"
Bruce didn't respond, but the air around him darkened as if the shadows themselves bent to his will. He raised his hand, and tendrils of darkness extended from his fingertips, snaking along the ground. In a matter of seconds, the tendrils wrapped around a nearby Enderman, completely immobilizing it.
"That's... effective," I commented.
Bruce let the shadows retract, and then, without warning, he vanished completely from sight. His Presence Concealment had activated. There was no sound, no shift in the air. It was as if he had never been there at all.
Peter's eyes widened. "Okay, that's terrifying."
Bruce reappeared, completely unphased. "Useful for stealth operations."
The next reward was for Rose, and her face lit up as she read it:
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@Pottah: Holy Botanical Manipulation
Create and control holy flora for healing
Use vine binding to immobilize enemies
Summon flowers that emit protective auras
Call upon nature spirits for assistance
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Rose grinned. "Botanical manipulation! I've always loved plants, and now I can create them to heal and protect."
Hinata smiled warmly. "You'll be a great asset. Healing abilities will help keep us all safe."
Rose raised her hand, and the ground beneath her sprouted glowing, ethereal vines, their soft green light shimmering in the air. The vines wrapped gently around a block, lifting it effortlessly before setting it back down. "I can even bind enemies with these," she said with a mischievous glint in her eye.
"And," she added, "I can summon flowers with protective auras. Watch this." Rose summoned a small flower, its petals glowing with a soft golden light. The air around it felt safe, like a sanctuary in the midst of battle.
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@Spoiled_Brat: Sacred Winds
Create and control holy winds
Form wind blades
Create a barrier of winds for protection
Healing breeze to promote recovery
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Tatsumaki smirked as she read her reward. "Holy winds? Looks like I'm going to have some fun with this."
She raised her hand, and a gust of wind spiraled around her, gentle but powerful. "I can create wind barriers for protection or use these winds to heal allies. Plus..." She flicked her wrist, and a sharp, razor-thin blade of wind shot out, slicing cleanly through a nearby enderman. "Wind blades. Perfect for offense."
Peter laughed nervously. "Remind me not to get on your bad side."
Tatsumaki grinned. "You already knew that."
Finally, my own reward appeared, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation as I read through it.
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@Blade: Domain Expansion (Reiatsu Based)
Chant: "In shadows deep where truths unwind,
And reason falters, thoughts confined,
Illusions dance, your senses freeze,
I bend the world with mind's cold breeze.
Creation sways by logic's hand,
As reality follows my command.
No place to run, no time to reason,
Your fate is sealed in this dark season.
Now fall beneath my grand cohesion,
Domain Expansion: Realm of Infinite Reason!"
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As I read the chant, I felt a surge of power welling up inside me. My Domain Expansion merged the logical creation abilities of the Herrscher of Reason with Aizen's illusionary techniques, creating an overwhelming advantage in both offense and defense.
Realm of Infinite Reason was unlike any other Domain. I had absolute control over both reason and reality within it, able to manipulate anything from the battlefield itself to the minds of my enemies.
I could create constructs of thought, use the star of eden's gravity manipulation to alter the battlefield, and, thanks to Aizen's influence, distort the senses of anyone trapped within the Domain. It was a perfect blend of offense and defense, where logic and illusion intertwined to overwhelm any opponent.
As I activated the Domain for the first time, a translucent barrier formed around us, expanding outward, enclosing everyone within it. The surroundings warped and shifted until we were standing in a vast, monochromatic landscape, where the ground seemed to fold in on itself and gravity was no longer constant.
Tatsumaki's eyes widened, sensing the shift in reality. "This... is incredible."
Peter looked around, awestruck. "Is this... what it feels like to be inside your Domain?"
I nodded. "Here, everything obeys the laws of logic as I see fit. I can change gravity, create constructs, and alter the flow of time for anyone within the Domain."
Hinata took a step forward, her eyes wide with wonder. "It feels... surreal. Like nothing here is fixed."
I deactivated the Domain, bringing us back to the End, where everything returned to normal. "It's a powerful ability, but it takes a lot of energy to maintain. I'll have to use it wisely."
Bruce raised an eyebrow, clearly impressed. "Control over reality and reason? You're practically a god in that space."
I shook my head. "Not quite. But it's a useful tool."