Comet Dragon, breaking into the gravity field

It was at this time that Takamatsu Deng, holding a sword in his left hand and a shield in his right hand, followed the instructions given by the UI and combined the sword and shield into a giant axe.

If put into reality, the following actions are simply not something an ordinary person can do.

The transformation was complete, and the axe, brimming with energy, first swept across, staggering the already weakened Flying Thunder Dragon even further. The second downward strike, inflicting damage, also made it unable to dodge the next true killer move.

As the axe blade transformed from the shield fell to the ground, the energy that was already overflowing in the energy bottle was finally released.

As a [Grenade Bottle], its nature allowed it to ignore the tough scales and armor of monsters. Normally, once launched, it would cause massive damage to the target. There was no way the current Thunder Dragon could withstand such an attack and remain unscathed.

With Flying Thunder Dragon's waist as the center, the explosion spread outwards and completely covered it, almost even catching Chihaya Aine, who had performed a large spin of air blades and completed the third blade sharpening, within the explosion range.

As the blast and flames faded, the panting Takamatsu Deng appeared dazed. She didn't even bother to check on the fallen Flying Thunder Dragon. She braced herself against the Transformer Axe with both hands, trying to prevent herself from falling flat on her face.

Except for Ritsu Naruse and Rakuna Kaname, the other three fell into a state of doubting their lives after seeing Takamatsu Touma's astonishing attack.

"Deng-chan...are you really that powerful..."

Looking at the blade in her hand that was still glowing red, Chihaya Aine, who didn't have time to use the Air Blade Kabuto, could only scratch her head and put the weapon away regretfully.

As the Flying Thunder Dragon could no longer rise, this battle, which was more like a game than an actual combat, finally came to an end.

Without any warning, everyone was suddenly plunged into darkness, and the ambient sounds from the woods gradually disappeared.

“Data collection is over.”

While helping everyone take off the equipment on their heads, Ritsu Narose distributed prizes for participating in the test.

"This movable Nendoroid captures the exciting moments of everyone's battles, and comes with various expression parts and weapon accessories."

Looking at the box in Takamatsu Deng's hand next to her, Chihaya Aine suddenly felt that the expression accessory in her hand was mocking her.

She was clearly wearing a mask at the time, so why did they specially create the expression on her face when she was knocked away?

81. Discussion before leaving

While Mingse Ritsu and others were conducting experiments, a certain robot was also busy.

Seeing the silver-white cart named after the decisive weapon, a bold idea was reproduced through its creative AI.

When Ritsu Narose was about to leave, he finally realized that this good friend who had accompanied him to two worlds had undergone tremendous changes.

It's like a delicate and frail Qingqing-style beauty who, after training, becomes a fierce-looking lady with explosive muscles.

The rear of the trolley is equipped with a high-power propeller that can accommodate a person standing on it, and detachable shopping baskets are added to both sides.

If it were just that, Ritsu Naruse wouldn't say much - even seeing the fire control system mounted on the front of the cart wouldn't surprise him.

But the problem is...

"Why does the cart run away when it sees me after the 'Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance System' is loaded?"

"It's avoiding obstacles."

As if explaining this awkward joke, the robot with a silly look on its face pointed at the cart that was keeping a safe distance from them not far away.

Looking at the flashing indicator light on the cart, Ritsu Narose did not continue to debate, but chose to use actions to illustrate a simple and easy-to-understand truth.

That is, destruction is always easier than creation.

At a speed beyond the detection of the naked eye, he quickly removed the obstacle avoidance device installed on the cart, and then pushed this guy who had ended his rebellious period out of the area with everyone else.

Looking at the small gifts piled up in the cart, Chihaya Aine asked Naruse Ritsu, "Are we getting ready to leave?"

"Now that the business is done, let's pack up and get ready to go back—besides, the time agreed upon for the airship is almost up."

"Eh? I thought you would stay here for a few more days." Noticing that Naruse Ritsu seemed unfazed by the fact that she was "about to leave", Chihaya Aine couldn't help but feel a little strange.

"Don't you want to stay here a little longer, Naruse-kun?"

Seeing Chihaya Aine was very curious about this, Naruse Ritsu simply explained, "You have to know that even the longing born from not seeing each other for several years will be worn away by the trivialities of life over a few days or weeks."

"It won't be long before you're downgraded from a beloved endangered species to a detestable invasive species."

Nagasaki Motoyo frowned slightly, feeling that these words hinted at something. Meanwhile, Chihaya Aine, standing beside her, showed a look of deep understanding and nodded in agreement.

After returning from the UK, she fully felt that her parents' attitude towards her had changed significantly.

Day 1: My beloved daughter, who was studying abroad alone and under great pressure, retreated from the food desert tactic;

Day 2: My silly daughter forgets her phone and locks herself out.

Day 3: Aine-chan, who excels in academics, re-enrolls at Hanegaoka Girls' Academy;

Day 4: Chihaya's daughter, whose guitar skills are barely fluent, plans to form a band.

Day 5: The lazy guy didn't practice piano at night but instead ate popsicles with his tablet;

Day 6: Those who commit the sin of laziness are punished with the punishment of "nagging"...

Maybe time is not that fast, but the attitude towards her is definitely cascading like a waterfall.

- Oh my God, am I breaking the law just by lying on the sofa in my bedroom with my tablet and eating popsicles after taking a bath?

Whenever she asked this question, her parents would respond in the affirmative.

Return to the gathering place to rest, and then go to the airship landing location at the agreed time.

When they returned to the dreamlike environment of the Coral Plateau, the girls finally realized that their journey was about to end.

Taking off her helmet, Chihaya Aine stroked the smooth leather and said reluctantly, "Should we keep these equipment?"

"It's not impossible to take it back if you want."

Ritsu Naruse didn't care about it - after all, it was just armor, not a weapon, and would not pose any danger to others.

"Anyway, in the eyes of others, this is probably just a cosplay prop."

"But have you thought about how to explain this to your family? Going out for a day and then bringing these things home—it looks suspicious, doesn't it?"

Hearing this, everyone's faces suddenly froze, and then became stiff.

"Grandma, no problem." After taking off all the other equipment on her body and wearing only a helmet, Kaname Lenai raised her right hand and replied.

She seemed to have decided to wear the helmet home to show her new toy to her family.

"I don't need it."

There was no regret in his tone. Shiina Riki immediately put the removed gauntlets into the equipment box, seemingly without any regrets.

Seeing her actions, Naruse Ritsu was not surprised. Everyone's family situation is different, and he expected Shiina Ritsuki to make such a decision.

"Then I'll keep it for you first. Take it back when you have the chance."

"Huh? Didn't I say I didn't need it?"

"Don't say that. What if everyone brings it back and you're the only one without? Wouldn't that be really embarrassing?"

Marking the equipment box in front of Shiina Riki, Naruse Ritsu said, "I will take good care of Shiina-san's equipment. If Shiina-san needs it someday, just come and get it from me."

After saying that, he walked over to Qi Qi to ask other people if they needed temporary storage services.

Just as he was about to mark Chihaya Aine's equipment box, Nagasaki Motoyo, who had been silent beside him, suddenly said, "If Naruse-kun doesn't mind, how about keeping these things at my house?"

In an instant, everyone's puzzled eyes were focused on Nagasaki Suyo.

Without any panic, Nagasaki Suyo, who was confident in her plan, slowly told everyone her solution.

First of all, Nagasaki Sushi's house is big enough and there is more than enough space to store these boxes; secondly, as a student, she can more easily gain the trust of parents because of her identity; finally, for herself, she can also have sufficient reasons to explain to her mother where these equipment came from.

Although these words sound reasonable, they are just a disguise to cover up Nagasaki Suyo's true purpose.

The truth is, Nagasaki Suyo didn't want other people to have a reason to go to someone's house.

"But the Su family is too far away, it's so troublesome..."

Damn pink-haired girl, who told you to interrupt!

Hearing Chihaya Aine's complaint, Nagasaki Motoyo's business smile froze. But before she could come up with a reason to shut her up, Naruse Ritsu suddenly agreed.

She had never expected that he would agree with Su Shi's idea, and the pink-haired girl who was planning to go to her neighbor's house after returning home was stunned.

However, not only her, but even Nagasaki Suyo, the instigator, did not expect that Naruse Ritsu would agree to this idea.

Although I don't understand why Ritsu Narose agreed to such an unnecessary action, it is definitely good news for Nagasaki Suyo.

82. Public morality competition starts now

Back in the living room of Ritsu Narose's house, Tatsuki Shiina looked around the space filled with modern furnishings and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Everything seemed so normal, as if the experience of the past few days was just an illusion caused by accidentally eating mushrooms.

Without having to see things that challenge my worldview and cognition, I seem to feel a lot more relaxed.

But before she could relax for too long, Kaname Rakuna next to her walked over to Naruse Ritsu.

The cat, still wearing the helmet, tugged at the other's clothes and asked if he could get a cup of matcha ice cream from the refrigerator.

Looking at the two blue tentacles swaying in front of him, the scene that had not yet sunk into the depths of his memory emerged in Shiina Riki's mind again.

Covering his face with a "snap" sound, Shiina Riki sat weakly on the sofa, slowly digesting the experiences of the past few days.

She wasn't the only one who felt this way. The other three, like Shiina Riki, felt a sense of being in another world rising and surging within them upon seeing these more familiar pieces of furniture.

It was evening when they came back.

The orange-red sunset shines into the room through the glass of the first-floor balcony, silently reminding everyone that it is time to go home.

After saying goodbye to everyone at the door and helping Rakuna straighten the crooked helmet on her head, Ritsu Narose returned to the living room and started cleaning.

After he finished taking care of the chores at home tonight, he left home early the next morning pushing his modified cart and prepared to go to the high-end apartment where Nagasaki Suyo lived.

Since it was inconvenient to take the train with the equipment box, Ritsu Narose could only walk pushing the modified cart.

It is said that this country has issued regulations prohibiting modified cars from being on the road. Does that include trolleys?

I haven't read the relevant laws in detail, but looking at the attitude of the traffic police on the road... they don't seem to care about Ritsu Narose's actions that are walking on the edge of the law.

Since no one stopped me, it proved that I did nothing wrong.

If you have done nothing wrong, then try harder!

Tired of this inefficient mode of travel, Ritsu Narose immediately pushed the cart into an alley where there were no pedestrians.

By starting the thrusters, the cart, which was originally moving at a normal speed under his push, was able to unleash its modified performance.

A low humming sound came from the chassis, and as the dial pointer on the handle gradually deflected, the speed of the cart began to develop in an astonishing direction.

Rushing out of the alley, the cart finally got a chance to show some of its capabilities.

For Ritsu Narose, this is similar to riding a bicycle on the lanes in the wetland park.

But it’s different for those elementary school students on the roadside.

Just this glimpse made the status of this mount rise rapidly in their hearts, and it even had a tendency to be on par with the Kamen Rider mount.

Along the way, under the surprised and admiring gazes of elementary school students and even adults, Ritsu Narose, who was madly testing the maximum speed limit, soon arrived at his destination.

Pushing the cart into the apartment lobby that looked like a hotel lobby, he saw a woman in a gray suit standing in front of the elevator door, swaying.

Before he got close, Ritsu Narose smelled a strong smell of alcohol coming from the woman.

Her permed black hair was slightly curled and casually draped over her shoulders. Under normal circumstances, she would have looked quite capable.

But now, when Ritsu Narose pushed the cart to the elevator, the strange smell mixed with shower gel and alcohol was as headache-inducing as if a rifle was stuffed into her mouth.

Uh... drunkard...

His eyes narrowed slightly as he silently lamented that even a high-end apartment couldn't prevent its residents from becoming alcoholics.

Or is it that the group of “alcoholics” is the parent group, and “rich people living in luxury apartments” is the child group?

Turning to think about this social issue, after a long while, Ritsu Narose found that the elevator was still motionless.

When he looked over, he realized that the woman in front of him had pressed the elevator button several times but failed, and she seemed to be constantly complaining, "Why is the elevator broken?"

The stereotype of drunkards deepened again. Finally unable to bear it any longer, Ritsu Narose could only sigh silently and took the initiative to walk over and press the button.

When the woman saw the indicator light, which had been motionless, change, she was stunned at first, then scratched her head and gave an awkward smile to Ritsu Narose behind her.

"..."

Not knowing how to react, Ritsu Narose could only politely smile in a way that was normal in human society.

He once read a story.