The Strange Cat from Fuuto

Poppy asked cautiously, and Serena casually tossed the documents over. Poppy frantically picked them up.

"Tell Dan Retsu that I need to see results within three months, or else I'll be sent to Africa to do propaganda!"

"Yes!"

Under Serena's powerful aura, Poppy, who was trembling with fear, straightened up abruptly and timidly replied.

"Get out!"

"it is good!"

Poppy left quickly, and just as she opened the door, Serena casually said, "Asuna Kana, by the way, how's it like being an idol in the backstreets?"

Poppy, frozen in place, turned around with a mournful face, revealing a smile that looked even uglier than a grimace: "What are you talking about?"

"If your family is experiencing financial difficulties, you can apply for a subsidy from the finance department. But if it's something you're interested in, I have an opportunity for you."

"It's a hundred times better than that little backstreet place you're in."

"Think about it yourself!"

After Serena finished speaking, she waved her hand, signaling that Poppy could get lost.

Poppy, feeling like he'd been granted a pardon, quickly left the office.

"Now it's our turn!"

Serena, who was holding Miku in her arms, gave a knowing smile.

Three months later.

Miku, feeling his legs go weak, clung to Iggy's back. Iggy carried Miku to the rooftop, where everyone came to see him off.

"Dad, remember to come back and visit us!"

"Big brother, don't go too far!"

"Father...come back soon."

"Goodbye, Uncle!"

"Oh!"

Miku gave a lazy reply, took a deep look at his family, and casually opened a spatial rift. Upon seeing the rift, Iggy slowly walked inside.

Before the spatial rift closed, Miku said to Miko, "Oh, right, there's something I forgot to mention!"

"Miko, don't go into the gaming world unless it's absolutely necessary!"

"Why, Dad?"

"because...."

Before Miku could finish speaking, the spatial rift closed, and the giant zipper vanished into thin air.

......

A month later.

Sitting alone on the rooftop, Miko recalled the words of advice Miku had left behind a month ago when he left.

Why won't my dad let me work in the gaming industry?

"I'm so curious!"

As the saying goes, curiosity killed the cat. Driven by curiosity, Miko couldn't resist jumping into the world of games.

But as soon as he entered the gaming world, a cat's paw slapped him back.

"Huh? What just happened?"

Miko lay on the ground on the rooftop, speaking with a puzzled expression.

Ripples spread through the air, and a cat's head peeked out, baring its teeth at Miko: "If you come here again, I'll teach you a lesson!"

The cat's head retracted, and while Miko was still in a daze, the cat's head reappeared.

"By the way, my name is Mi Mo!"

"Remember this!"

"Big brother!"

(Ex-Aid is over!)

Chapter 1: The Build that Begins with Pandora's Box!

Japan.

The story officially begins ten years ago.

The day of the press conference for the Mars exploration program – the Polar Program.

On the lush green grass gathered prominent figures from Japan's political and social circles. These important people, who are rarely seen on ordinary days, were all gathered together for the upcoming press conference.

Facing all the solemn and dignified figures was a simple platform with a podium full of microphones and a white display case.

A square black metal box was placed on the white display case. Under the sunlight, the box appeared even more profound, as if it could even swallow light.

Many people stared at the box with curiosity and excitement. Just then, a middle-aged man in a blue uniform walked onto the podium.

Nodding slightly to the people from all walks of life below the stage, Katsuragi Shinobu patted the microphone in front of him and said seriously, "The universe still hides many mysteries. Whether it is the unidentified base debris we once found on the moon, or the fragments of mysterious switches that have been found in various places, they all make us yearn for the universe."

"Unraveling the mysteries of the universe has been a dream pursued by humankind since ancient times. And today, we at Extreme Plan are here to announce a major discovery to you."

"And this discovery was made during our mission on Mars!"

“That is…” Katsuragi Shinobu pointed to the white display case beside him. The black box on the display case was inconspicuous in the sunlight. Of course, one should first ignore the fact that the box could absorb light.

Pandora's Box!

"This is the name we plan to give to this discovery, and Pandora's Box will undoubtedly help us unveil the mysteries of the universe!"

Just as Katsuragi Shinobu was looking around and talking on the stage, a cat and a dog were sitting side by side at the back of the crowd.

"Tsk, is there something wrong with the recent world travel?"

Why do I always end up before the main story actually begins?

Miku looked very unhappy. Including the world of Ex-Aid, he had traveled to the wrong time twice in a row.

Previously, these events always occurred shortly before the start of the story.

"However, although it takes a long time, it's not without its benefits for me!"

Miku suppressed his displeasure and stared at Pandora's box on the table.

"If I remember correctly, this day should be the day the Sky Wall tragedy occurred." Just as Miku was talking to herself, the people around her were still staring at Katsuragi Shinobu on the stage, as if Miku did not exist at all.

This is because Miku diminished his and Iggy's presence, thus causing those around them to naturally ignore them.

"Pandora's Box, this thing is a real treasure!"

We absolutely have to get our hands on it!

Wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth, Miku revealed a sinister smile. In this world, it was just him and Iggy, with no other family members, which meant he had no worries and could do whatever he wanted.

"But before that, we can't disrupt the original direction of the plot." Miku muttered to himself as he began to think about the general direction of his plan. In this world, besides Build's power, there is also Evolt's power.

He was determined to gain control of both of these forces.

Therefore, you should use this free time to think about your general plan, and then take a long time to gradually formulate it.

Just as Miku was pondering, a figure rushed out from the crowd and onto the platform before any of the defense personnel could react.

And it's only one step away from Pandora's Box.

Just then, the security personnel, realizing what had happened, rushed forward to stop him. The man, who was being held back by several burly men, had a strange glint in his eyes and ignored the people around him trying to stop him, resolutely moving towards the display case.

Sōichi Ishidō, who clenched his teeth so hard that his jaw muscles tightened, touched the glass cover on the display case. He casually slapped the cover away and pressed it against the surface of Pandora's Box.

"Open Pandora's Box!"

E, possessing Soichi Ishidou's body, roared excitedly in his heart, while simultaneously unleashing his remaining power.

The moment his power was channeled into Pandora's Box through Soichi Isurugi's palm, Pandora's Box released a blazing white light.

What started as a faint light grew stronger and stronger over time, becoming so intense that it could not only blind people but also engulf most of the people in the hall.

"Oh?"

Miku noticed this change and grinned, "So it's started..."

"...The Sky Wall tragedy!"

Under the light, most people quickly fled the area, feeling intense fear the moment they were illuminated. However, a small number of people sat upright in their seats, staring blankly at the shimmering Pandora's Box, a feeling called ambition rapidly growing in their eyes.

"Rumble..."

A tremendous roar came from underground, and the white light turned into a dangerous red glow. The moment the red light appeared, three huge chasms cracked open in the ground, and the chasms rapidly expanded into enormous abysses, from which dense red light spewed out.

As the light appeared, a massive shockwave erupted from the cracked abyss. Some people who were close to the crack fell right in, while others were lucky enough to be swept into the sky by the shockwave before they could even react.

Red light surged forth from the abyss of the earth's fissure, forming a light curtain that quickly connected into a single line. There were three such massive red light curtains.

At this time, all the countries that had launched satellites into outer space discovered the anomaly in Japan. Three beams of light, clear even from outer space, divided the entire map of Japan into three parts.

It has ripped the Japanese worm into pieces.

When the light curtain divided Japan into three parts, three huge walls rose from the abyss of the earth. Within a radius of hundreds of meters, the walls were pulverized by the powerful impact and shockwave the moment they emerged from the ground. Creatures within this area that were not pulverized were also carried into the sky by this force.

For a time, wails, screams, cries, and sobs filled the air.

Why is this happening?

Upon seeing this outcome, E, who was possessing the body of Shi Dongsou, let out a mournful wail of resentment.

Then, as his strength faded, he collapsed softly to the ground.

Just then, Miku made a move.

"This is the best time to get Pandora's Box!"

Ignoring the chaotic crowd before him, Miku walked straight toward Pandora's Box. As he walked, his body began to swell, transforming into a monstrous form, his left eye flashing with golden light.