Tokyo Soft Rice King.

"Bai Zi, you haven't considered the balance issue. The reason why the other world exists is naturally because it has its own necessity. It is mainly responsible for receiving and digesting human obsessions. If the connection is severed, strange things will still be born in the real world, and then humans will have to solve them on their own."

Well, it seems there will still be supernatural phenomena, turning it into a worldview like a story or something bizarre.

So, the other world is actually like an incubator for the SPC Foundation, locking up all the weird and strange things, which makes the real world relatively safe.

If asked which world is better, Kuroba Akira thinks the current world is better, at least the gods he has seen so far are beings he can communicate with.

He didn't want to live in a world where he could encounter bizarre, horror-novel-like events just by walking down the street, something as unacceptable as getting hit by a car and dying.

However, these deities, acting as illegal immigrants, are indeed a potential threat...

But now, it seems there is a good solution.

Inari said, rubbing her cheek.

"My original idea was that since you were able to overcome a marriage that even Kikuri would shake her head at, perhaps you could also manage this stubborn and silly cat..."

Kuroba Akira interrupted her and asked.

"Wait, um, does Kikuhime know me?"

"She only found out about you because her daughter, whom she raised herself, got involved with you. She originally just wanted to see if you were a scumbag, but she didn't expect you to be such a rare woman that even scumbags would bow down to you."

"Uh……"

"Kikuri told me that it's already a miracle that you're alive without any missing limbs. She's been a god for so long and this is the first time she's seen a marriage as 'disaster' as yours. Some men keep dozens of mistresses, and some women keep dozens of backups, but most of them are just about money. You're worlds apart from those scumbags. It's amazing that you can bear such heavy love."

"..."

Kuroba Akira couldn't laugh at all. Even Kikuri Hime thought Kuroba Akira's romantic troubles were dangerous, which shows that Kuroba Akira almost followed in Makoto's footsteps.

The construction of the harem was extremely dangerous; one wrong step could have turned it into the reign of Louis XVI.

Fortunately, I managed to complete the game in the end.

Since Kikuri was mentioned, Kuroba Akira also asked on Yiyi's behalf.

"Although I asked before, I'll ask again: why doesn't Kikuri go to see Iori?"

"Now, it's alright to tell you. Kikuri, as a deity connecting the living and the dead, is the gatekeeper between the human world and the other world. She can open and close the gate to the other world at any location."

It turned out to be the gatekeeper.

"However, during this time, as more and more humans have become aware of the existence of the other world, there are also more and more unstable gates. She has to run around closing the gates, and she has become busier than me. She also keeps complaining to me, telling me to hurry up and deal with those humans who don't know what's good for them."

And he's also a god of corporate slavery.

"Then, as a price, she can only exist in the gap, like a ghost. You've been there before, haven't you? The place where this kid was resurrected is the gap."

It's the crevice that Kuroba Akira defined as 0.5 layers, and it was in this crevice that Kobayashi resurrected.

“I see. But since Kikurihime forbade herself from appearing in the real world, can’t we let Ii enter the gap? I’ve entered it before.”

"It is indeed possible, but Kikuri has her own considerations, or rather, she has her own principles. She will not actively interfere with marriage. She believes that the best fate is one that forms naturally. Therefore, she never takes the initiative to meet others, but waits for the fate that allows them to 'reunite'."

So it turns out it's a romantic deity, much like a pure love fan, who likes natural, uninvolved encounters.

"Moreover, Kikuri also hoped that the child could find his own marriage... but she never expected that it would end up being related to you, especially since you are this cat's agent."

"That's what you call an unexpected fate."

"In short, Kikuri has already accepted you and won't object to your relationship with Ran. You don't need to worry about Ran. After all, that child was raised by Kikuri herself. Their fate is still long. They may have missed each other many times before, but they won't miss each other again."

Kuroba Akira nodded. Before, he had only made guesses based on his abilities, but now that he had received a guarantee that they could meet again, he felt relieved.

"And thanks to you, Kikuri should be able to have an easier time from now on, and so will I."

At this point, Aya seemed to suddenly realize something and questioned him.

"Wait! You're the one who encouraged me to use my abilities in this other world, you stinking fox! And you're the one who dumped so much faith on me! What exactly are you trying to do!"

"Because you are a bomb that is completely out of control, I decided to detonate it in another world ahead of time. For this, I also sacrificed my beloved little kitty."

Little Meow Meow... refers to Senior Sister Miao, right?

While calling Aya-chan a stupid cat, she gave her agent the nickname "Meow Meow," and even recruited her from the Myoen family, who had a connection with Aya-chan before. It seems that Inari has always cared about Aya-chan.

It's a secret crush.

Well, it's probably because Inari already knew that Aya-chan was a big problem. Ever since Amaterasu stepped down and Inari took over, she had been secretly planning how to deal with Aya-chan.

"The result was better than I expected."

Inari also chose to believe in humanity... to believe in Akira Kuroba.

Kuroba Akira did not disappoint her and provided a solution, although he only wanted to make a fully immersive game like Sword Art Online.

“Kuroba Akira, you have indeed exceeded my expectations. If your transformation of the other world can be successfully implemented, humanity will be able to safely set foot in the other world, and most of the gods will be willing to return to the other world. The collection and distribution of faith will no longer be a problem.”

In the end, both of Aya's agents accomplished something significant.

Kobayashi Tokuman solved the problem of imperial power, while Kuroba Akira solved the problem of the underworld.

This is the wisdom and creativity of humankind.

"And you've not only managed to control this stupid cat, you've even 'conquered' her... It seems that as long as your life is safe, the stupid cat won't do anything stupid anymore."

Aya blushed instantly but stubbornly continued to shout.

"Who was conquered by him? I conquered him, okay!"

Inari ignored Aya-chan again and said to Kuroba Akira with a smile.

"So as a reward, I can grant you some wishes. You know what kind of god I am; I can satisfy any material desire you have..."

Inari, the god of commerce, is incredibly wealthy, with money being his most abundant possession.

Kuroba Akira also felt a bit emotional. After going around in circles, he finally managed to latch onto the strongest backer, someone he could live off for several lifetimes.

However, he is no longer short of money.

"Or perhaps, what you want is... me?"

With the serious mode over, Inari revealed her fox girl mode, pulling down her collar and tempting Kuroba Akira with her enormous breasts, which far surpassed Aya's.

Aya-chan delivered a flying kick that knocked Inari to the ground, and the two great goddesses, like women in a heated argument, began to wrestle together without any regard for appearances.

"You vixen! You've finally shown your true colors, haven't you! After all that talk, you're just here to steal my man! Slandering me is one thing, but to pretend it's a reward is quite another—you're shameless! I'm going to tear your mouth apart!"

"Tsk! Seeing your infatuated look makes me angry! Do you know how much work you've added to my workload? I've wiped your butt countless times! Why do you get to have it so easy? Let me taste the flavor of a man too!"

"Go to hell! You think you have all the money in the world? Go to a host club! Or take care of yourself! Don't even think about touching my man!"

"I want yours!"

"Get out of here!"

Kuroba Akira shook his head and sighed.

All he wants right now is to go home.

Go back to them.

Chapter 491 Tokyo's King of Kept Women (The End)

"Finally home... hiss... phew..."

Leaving the other world and returning to Kobayashi's house, and then walking back from Kobayashi's house to the torii gate of the shrine, Kuroba Akira suddenly felt a little nervous, so he pressed his hand to his heart and took a deep breath.

I wonder how everyone has been doing this past year.

I hope no one turns evil...

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be the case, since Grandpa and Grandma Lin are outside, and they should be able to help explain the whole story.

However, if they could allow reason to prevail, the harem surrounding Kuroba Akira wouldn't have formed...

Ultimately, emotions take precedence over them, making them more prone to impulsive actions.

The previous record for the highest endurance should be set by Shiori at nineteen days. The side effects afterward were also very obvious. She had to completely replicate the erotic novels she wrote in private, unlocking a lot of new tricks.

In other words, even the most patient women could only endure it for a little over half a month. It's unimaginable how desperate they would be for sex in a year.

But it's also possible... that even if I'm not around, they won't change?

Just like how you stop feeling hungry after being starving for too long, once you get used to life without Kuroba Akira, you probably won't care so much anymore.

There might even be no one in the house at all... That possibility isn't out of the question.

Just like the cooling-off period for divorce, maybe some people will really 'calm down' after a year of separation?

However, Kuroba Akira thought about it for a moment and couldn't think of anyone who would leave. After all, they had already had a relationship, and it wasn't just a casual fling. Everyone was serious.

Actually, Kuroba Akira originally thought that he would be able to see everyone when he left the other world and stayed at Kobayashi's house. However, no one was there, not even Shion, Hong-jie, and Haruka, even though the three of them lived at Kobayashi's house.

Is it because everyone is busy? Or is it...?

"Brother? What are you daydreaming about? Don't be afraid of those crazed, yandere female beasts, I'll help you subdue them."

"Uh... that's a bit much, isn't it?"

"It's not an exaggeration at all, it's just putting yourself in my shoes. If I didn't see you for a year, I would go crazy, so you can't leave me for too long, okay?"

My sister's thoughtful warning and threat touched me deeply, yet I dared not do anything about it.

"I guess they're teaming up to pull off something big. They're thinking that since you've been monopolized by me and Aya for a year, they want to take you all for themselves too. That's probably their plan. But don't worry, brother, I won't let them succeed!"

Xiao Guang looked resolute, as if facing a formidable enemy, a thousand times more serious than when he was killing zombies in the other world.

Kuroba Akira didn't refute it because he also felt that Hikaru's statement made sense. It was indeed very likely that a battle for the prize would break out soon, and Kuroba Akira would be the one being robbed.

Kuroba Akira swallowed hard, looking even more nervous. Fortunately, Aya-chan was by his side, providing him with a backup hidden energy source. Even if he had to fight ten people in a row, it wouldn't be a problem.

Aya-chan received Kuroba Akira's thoughts and said with a mischievous smile.

"Tsk tsk tsk, so in the end you still have to rely on me, huh? Now you understand, right? Without me, you can't do anything, Bai Zi. You'd better serve me well from now on, okay?"

The more Kuroba Akira suffers, the more Aya-chan benefits, because she also enjoys the process of cheering him on, making her the biggest winner.

However, Xiao Guang poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"Silly Aya, you are the culprit who took your brother away this time. Do you think they will still share any benefits with you? They would rather eat less themselves than share with you. All that awaits you is isolation by the clique."

"W-What! They dare to disobey me! This is my shrine!"

"Wrong. This is my brother's harem, and you are one of his harem members. However, although my brother is the master here, he has no power to suppress those vixens. So in the end, he still has to rely on my strength."