Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 559 Lu Ke's Ecological Research Report

It's hard to imagine what the girl codenamed "Zetsu Zetsumei" went through to be so devoted to her client.

But in the following period of time, "Momo" watched helplessly as her new colleague fawned over Lu Ke and served him every whim, even making Lu Ke lie down to stand on his tiptoes when he got off the bed.

Is it because she's infatuated with love or is this just her nature? Could she have been brainwashed by some weird props?

In terms of the qualities of a servant, "Momo" felt that she had lost by more than a little bit.

After being defeated by the eight-armed Cocytus, this veteran was once again surpassed by a newcomer, a truly humiliating defeat...

No, no, no, he is still the supreme ruler of the Great Tomb. Selling himself to pay off his debts is just a temporary measure. Why should he care about his position among the servants? He doesn't plan to work for them for the rest of his life!

While comforting herself, "Momo" felt a little upset about how it didn't fit the routine of life in another world at all.

He wasn't transmigrated into a low-level monster like a slime or spider. Based on his observations over this period, as a max-level character, his strength was definitely top-tier in this world. How did he end up in this situation...?

His hometown was bombed, his men disappeared without a trace, and even his brothers who had been with him for years but whom he hadn't had a chance to use were gone. In order to register the remaining men, he had to put on a show and then sacrifice himself to become a servant.

How come my life in another world, starting from zero, turned into a negative number after a period of development?!

When it was time to leave, "Momo" was still in a low mood until "forced calm" was triggered, at which point she left with the naive and oblivious Cocytus.

"Is that 'Momo' the toy you chose?"

After "Momo" left, Jueshi Jueshi respectfully raised his head and asked a question with eyes full of reverence.

This unruly girl challenged Luke half a day ago, but there was no need for a fight. Luke simply showed a part of his true self, which drove the Slane Theocracy's ace into eternal madness.

If he hadn't intervened, the monster would probably have mutated into a mindless creature, or collapsed and died on the spot.

The subsequent result was that the players who originally believed in the "Six Great Gods" abandoned those gamers who were given the name of gods and instead converted to believe in an existence that was infinitely greater than them, becoming so devout that they could be called saints.

"What do you mean by 'playthings'? What I'm doing should be described as 'saving fallen corporate slaves'," Lu Ke thought for a moment, then shook his head. "No, it's more accurate to call it the 'Black Forces Transformation Project'."

"...To receive your attention, to serve by your side, and to be redeemed without even knowing it—such a generous divine favor is truly enviable."

Zesshi Zesshi revealed a deep sense of regret and envy, then knelt down on the ground, "My supreme lord, may I leave for a moment to sweep away the unnecessary dust?"

"Which one are you referring to?"

"The armor controlled by the Platinum Dragon King has arrived in this city and is currently entangled with the [Crimson Teardrop]. The dragon himself might also appear. To prevent that dragon from offending your majesty, I will handle this..."

Zetsu Shitsumei confidently replied, "If it were me now, I wouldn't have a problem even facing the True Dragon King."

She hadn't actually been physically irrigated yet, but seeing Luke's true form meant she had been corrupted by his power and essence, which could be considered another form of being filled, resulting in a significant improvement in her strength.

"Hmm...no need, that old beast has his own enemies." Luke tapped the headboard lightly with his index finger, rejecting the suggestion.

“Understood. So next, the people from the Dark Codex are trying to use the world-class item ‘Alluring Beauty’ to intervene here. They are unaware of your existence. I hope I can teach them a lesson so as not to cause you any trouble.”

This is clearly the real purpose of Zessai Zessai. If the people of the Dark Scripture are allowed to act recklessly in front of Luke, their fate will definitely not be good.

Lu Ke glanced at the girl kneeling on the ground: "You volunteered for them, so it seems you value your companions. I thought you were the type to be more of a loner."

"...Although they were just low-level characters, they were still somewhat useful compared to ordinary people, so it's a bit of a pity that they died like this."

Jue Si Jue Ming dared not deceive or deny, lowering his head, "As long as you issue the divine decree, I will annihilate them without mercy."

"There's no need for that. I don't have the bad taste to force my subordinates to do things they don't want to do."

Luke thought for a moment: "But there really isn't a place for them here. Let's find them something to do... The Slane Theocracy is a nation of faith, so you should be able to get them to add a faith, right?"

A hint of joy flashed in Zesshi Zetsumei's eyes: "Of course, it's not difficult for the 'Six Great Gods' to become the 'Seven Great Gods,' but you, my great one, can become the sole faith."

"No, the contributions of the 'Six Great Gods' are still worth remembering, and the newly added faith is not mine."

Lu Ke pointed upstairs, "The Axis religion worships the water goddess Aqua. Let's arrange it like this for now. I'll probably explain the doctrines to you personally later."

Death and Despair: ...

What value do goddesses with questionable minds and cults with questionable minds have in spreading their teachings? Of course, she wouldn't dare say that to Lu Ke. She nodded obediently, bowed, and left the room.

The living room fell silent.

Bored, Luke pulled up the morality panel of the Great Tomb of Nazarick to check on his men's progress.

Sebastian

Justice Points: +300
Cocytes
Justice Points: +100
Shalltear

Justice value: 0
Mare
Justice Points: +200
Aura

Justice value: -50
Demiurge

Justice value: -200 / ? ? ?

Ainz Ooal Gown (Momo/Momon)

Justice value: -500 (0/+50)

Albedo
Justice value: ? ? ?

"Wow, Reinhard is quite skilled. Marey, who was originally -100, has become +200? Is he planning to train a knight just like him?"

Looking at Mare, whose morality had changed the most during this period, Luke praised his capable knight.

Looking at the list, almost all the floor guardians have successfully completed their rehabilitation. Albedo's morality has evolved to the point where she follows Luke's lead. As for Demiurge...

Lu Ke took a closer look. After the other party's morality value was modified to -200, no matter what treatment they received, they never changed again. They were practically born evil.

However, due to Echidna's punishment, he fell into some abnormal state, developing a physiological fear and aversion to doing evil. Although his soul still leaned towards the evil camp, he no longer dared to act recklessly.

As for Ainz Ooal Gown, his identity as either "Momonga" or "Momonga" is no longer in question, but the skeletal body of the "Undead King" remains completely unchanged due to the "forced calm" mechanism.

Even though Suzuki Satoru's soul has improved, his body remains stubborn and unaffected. In fact, it is easy for the soul within the body to be subtly altered, which seems problematic no matter how you look at it.

In fact, YGGDRASIL is just a game, but it is quite strange that it came to life through information technology when the two worlds collided.

This inexplicably reminded him of his own experience in the Elden Ring World. He decided that once things were over here, he would go and properly observe the story of Luke the Faded One.

Or... try to break through the barriers and achieve transcendence? Having grown to this point, it should be possible to truly reach another world from another world.

He wasn't too worried about what might happen if he met other Lukes and they turned on each other or stabbed each other in the back. Humans might like infighting, but the Lukes were definitely the most united group... individuals?
It's a bit strange to describe, but every time I interact with Luke and others in the sharing, I can have a real feeling. Although everyone's birth and experience are different after the time travel, it's like a seed growing into a towering tree, branching out into countless branches.

But... they are indeed the same individual, transcending time and space, not belonging to any categorizable emotion, only an inseparable connection between "I" and "I". Perhaps this is why Luke and his ilk live in harmony.

As Lu Ke pondered this, he suddenly glanced at the shadows in the corner and smiled.

"Of those who went out, you were the first to come back."

"I'm sorry, but because Aura's tracking ability found us here immediately, so..."

A figure emerged from the shadows, handsome and tall, with only his triangular eyes being a distinctive feature that was deliberately preserved.

"It's been a while, senior."

…………

the other side.

Just as Momo returned to her rented hotel room with Cocytus, she immediately spotted a familiar figure in the darkness.

Before he could launch an attack, the figure on the other side had already shouted excitedly:
"Lord Momonga, we've finally found you!"

"Aura??"

Using the undead's night vision, "Momo" was pleasantly surprised to recognize the first floor guardian to return to the team. However, despite his excitement, he still gave a rational reminder.

"Wait a minute, Aura, from now on, just call me 'Momo' when I'm dressed like this."

"Understood, Lord Momo."

Aura obediently nodded, and after the two of them and the insect used a shielding spell, they began to exchange information about what had happened during this period.

After hearing about Aura's ordeal, Momo felt extremely heavy-hearted.

The new member of "El," who defeated Aura in the Forest of Full Glory head-on, released a powerful barrier that nearly killed Aura's armor in her untamed state. The world is indeed more complex than I imagined…

However, the fact that the newly emerged "El" members did not exterminate Aura shows that they still have principles, which is a good thing.

"Lord Momo, may I ask if Mare and Shalltear have returned?"

Not yet, but it should be soon.

Momo shook her head. Only a few days had passed since the "Demon God Extermination War," and even if she received the news, she might not be able to get back in a short time.

He looked up at the hazy clouds in the sky:
"Leave the answer to time, wait, and remain hopeful."

…………

Natsuki Subaru smiled and walked up to Riku, waving hello, then looked teasingly in the direction Zetsuki Zetsumei had left.

"You haven't changed at all. You're always surrounded by so many beautiful girls. You and Zhen must be so envious."

"Having too many women can also be troublesome."

"Because we'll argue?"

"No, a normal person only needs to block from both ends, but I have to block from dozens of ends at once, which is a bit of a waste of time."

"Hey, hey, hey, tone it down a bit in front of a virgin. These kinds of dirty jokes are too stimulating for a teenager who hasn't even kissed yet."

Natsuki Subaru rolled his eyes. After gaining strength, his mentality had obviously improved. Not only were his emotions stable, but he also spoke much more relaxedly.

"How did my mission go? Has Aura changed at all?"

Lu Ke glanced at it twice and shook his head. "There is some, but only a little bit. 486, although you came back the earliest, you were the last one."

Mare and Aura both started with a Justice value of -100, making them the easiest to modify. However, Reinhard changed their Justice value from -100 to +200, while Subaru's Justice value only decreased from -100 to -50.

I chose Subaru Natsuki because he seemed to have a knack for "saving" in the Re:Zero timeline. However, it seems that due to my interference, Subaru, who lacked the experience of returning from death and the strength to grow, ended up at a disadvantage in the "saving" mission.

Reinhard set an example by teaching Mare what justice, judgment, and responsibility are, while Subaru Natsuki, driven by his insatiable greed, devoured all of Aura's magical beasts...

This is probably the consequence of giving and taking.

Natsuki Subaru scratched his head sheepishly and clasped his hands in a gesture of apology: "Sorry, during the time I was traveling alone in the four great countries after you all went back, I got into the habit of solving problems with battle, so..."

"Forget it, it's not a big deal. A justice value of ±50 is within a reasonable range, and there will be opportunities later."

Lu Ke sighed, "As punishment, you'll have to deal with the Platinum Dragon King. Devouring Aura's monster horde will give that thing a bonus from [Judgment]. This task shouldn't be too difficult for you now, right?"

"It's not difficult at all, thank you very much, senior! Your decision is truly unmatched!"

Natsuki Subaru's face lit up with joy, and he quickly accepted the task.

For him, dealing with powerful non-human enemies was simply filling up his skill bar; it was more of a reward than a punishment.

"In return, would you like Aura? Or should I try to bring them together?"

"...I need to remind you that the age of elves is very mysterious, no matter which world it is. In this world view, a dark elf who is 76 years old is roughly equivalent to a human who is ten years old."

"But by human standards, she's already an old lady."

Lu Ke's lips twitched twice. "Neither an old lady nor a toddler will do, right? What kind of image do you have of me?"

"Uh... a powerful and reliable reincarnated senior who is ten thousand times more powerful than Kazuma-nii."

Besides that, he spends his days doing nothing, taking pleasure in manipulating others and tricking them into signing unequal contracts, and enjoys collecting girls of different sizes.

The second sentence was, of course, not spoken aloud, but the sly smile betrayed his true feelings.

So when Subaru left, he was beaten beyond recognition and his whole body ached.

Not only that, when he used his ability to recover from his injuries, he discovered that his face, which had been modified to be quite handsome, had actually returned to its original version. Including Subaru, who had been deliberately enlarged, his entire body had also returned to its original version, and no matter how much he used the power of "lust," he couldn't change it back.

Natsuki Subaru:......

Looking at himself, who was completely different from before, except for his triangular eyes which remained unchanged, he let out a soft sigh.

His handsome career ended so quickly; he's back to being only slightly more handsome than Jin-ge.

I should have known better than to be so sarcastic!

(End of this chapter)