Two Worlds, Starting with Kaguya of Penglai Mountain

She didn't need to worry about it, because her older brother would definitely prepare everything for her.

Just as his older brother would share everything with Yoshiki, Yoshiki would naturally entrust everything to his older brother.

Chapter 118 The Journey to the Present World

The fragments of Tsukuyomi's body that Kaguya of Houraisan obtained, capable of completely transforming an individual into a phantom image, are extremely rare.

Let's call it "Fragment of the Moon" for now.

Kurokawa Kazuya is using this thing with extreme caution.

Transforming an individual from a physical entity into a phantom image is not actually a very rare thing in this world where even demons can interfere with concepts.

The Boundary Demon Yakumo Yukari herself actually possesses the ability to forever transform something into an illusion.

Yes, although it's somewhat counterintuitive.

But permanent change is easier than temporary change.

It's like punching a big hole in the ground.

It's always easier than drilling a big hole in the ground and letting it automatically close up after a while.

What's destroyed is destroyed, and what's broken is broken.

If you change a person with a concept, then that person is completely changed; there is no such thing as a "buffer."

The value of the "Fragment of the Moon" lies in the concept that the illusory moon itself points to.

The illusory nature of the moon comes from its reflection in the water.

Trying to catch the moon's reflection in the water is futile.

This is the source of the illusory atmosphere.

The concept of the moon allows individuals to appear as illusory as reflections in water.

It transforms into illusory things, like the moon's reflection in the water.

The reflection replaces reality, but reality itself does not disappear because of the appearance of the reflection.

When the illusion created by the "Fragment of the Moon" loses its effect.

The Real Moon will then appear naturally.

Moreover, this is probably because the imagery of trying to catch the moon's reflection in the water is widely circulated in the world.

The ability's inherent characteristic is that whatever happens when the illusory moon is shattered cannot affect the real moon.

"In past battles, Tsukiyomi often used this method to avoid various attacks that could threaten him. He only needs to enter an illusory state, and even if the illusory state is broken, he will be immune to any damage."

The princess in the moon simply explained the nature of the sphere in her hand that emitted a faint glow.

Although it was just tiny fragments, it did indeed possess the supreme strength derived from the moonlit night.

In the ancient age of gods, deities could use their own concepts without paying any price, as if they were freely expressing themselves, and could use them infinitely.

The battles of that time could not be measured by mere strength.

The concept of mutual restraint, like rock-paper-scissors, is the mainstream approach.

The truly strong individuals who have survived from that era to the present day may not have been the strongest in combat, but their survival skills were absolutely top-notch.

The concept of the moon in Tsukiyo-mi and the concept of realm in Yakumo Yukari can both be considered the best of their kind.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "It sounds like a safe bet, but it's actually not really a safe bet."

Looking at what was before him, Kurokawa Kazuya gave his evaluation.

Kaguya Houraisan: "That's for sure. After all, who knows what will happen in reality? But since we want to travel across the world, this is the safest option, of course..."

The princess on the moon wore a happy smile.

Kaguya Houraisan: "I actually recommend that I go instead. After all, as a Hourai native, I won't die, so even if something happens, it won't matter, right?"

Kurokawa Kazuya: "Your Highness, you're talking nonsense again."

With narrowed eyes, Kurokawa Kazuya looked at the princess beside him with a helpless expression.

As someone who has met you under the moonlight, who knows what might happen if you send them to another world?

Not to mention…

Kazuya Kurokawa: "The elixir of immortality from Hourai solidifies people, turning them into a phenomenon. Who knows what strange changes might occur after we travel to different worlds?"

He spoke to the princess beside him.

then……

He then saw Kaguya, who was looking at him with a strange smile.

These were the words that Kaguya Houraisan explained to Kurokawa Kazuya before he took the medicine.

In a sense, Kurokawa Kazuya, who swallowed the elixir of immortality, was like that. So, when he took that pill under Kaguya Houraisan's gaze, could it be considered a promise to her?

Kaguya Houraisan: "Tch~ Kurokawa, you're being biased! I also want to go to the modern world."

The princess on the moon smacked her lips and commented on Kurokawa Kazumi's condition.

However, compared to her past self, who always appeared as beautiful and serene as the moon, the princess now looked at Kurokawa Kazuya with a wide smile and her eyes narrowed.

Overall, it feels elegant with a touch of cuteness, and quiet with a hint of liveliness.

Princess Akira used to laugh heartily, but back then, Kurokawa Kazuya could hardly describe her as lively.

Then, just as Kurokawa Kazuya was looking at Kaguya, about to explain...

The princess on the moon turned her head directly to look at Anna Hanami beside her.

Kaguya Houraisan: "Hanami, look, Kurokawa is favoring you now. Quickly punish her for me."

Yanai sees Ancai: "..."

Let's start by being reasonable from the very beginning.

The Kaguya-hime in front of me has become extremely strange.

The other party's behavior didn't seem to change much; it appeared to be trying to matchmake Kurokawa Kazuya and Hanami.

But upon closer inspection, there's something strange about it that's hard to describe.

Compared to her past matchmaking efforts, which were more about having fun and getting things done, Kaguya now seems to be using Hanami as a shield.

It's like a girl who's just started dating, and when she's chatting with her boyfriend, she feels a little shy, so she immediately talks to her best friend to change the subject and express her excitement.

Anna Hanami: "Isn't this even more annoying?"

The energetic blue-haired girl made sarcastic remarks to Kaguya in front of her.

In the past, when Kaguya and Kurokawa Kazuya were together, Hanami honestly didn't feel much of a romantic relationship between them, nor did she have the unusual feeling that the person she liked was flirting with another girl.

After all, she had already fully understood the unusual quality of Princess Yue Shang by the lake where Kurokawa and Mi slept.

But things are different now; I truly experienced it perfectly.

Kurokawa Kazuya: "So, Hanami's side is already prepared?"

Anna Hanami: "Of course, this is something I should do anyway. Besides, even if I die over there, it's not a big deal, right?"

As the girl spoke, she turned her head to see the blue-haired figure standing quietly not far away.

That was an individual that was exactly the same as Anna Hachimi in appearance.

Or more precisely, that was the real her.

The person speaking at this moment is creating their own clone in a manner similar to how a band condenses its clones after an ending.

Compared to the clones created by the band End Band that only lasted a few minutes, Banami's clone has a nearly 24/7 duration.

As the organizer of the food festival, Anja Hachimi continues to create a variety of foods using modern techniques.

Now, almost everyone in this small town has learned a thing or two from her.

Fermentation and kneading of dough, soy sauce making, flour mixing ratios, various methods of frying, boiling, and stir-frying, tea processing, twelve techniques for raising chickens, castration and domestication of pigs...

While Kurokawa and Mi were enhancing the town's most important fighting strength.

The dissemination of technology and culture among the town's lower-class residents was facilitated by Anja Hachimi.

A young girl's yearning for delicious food and her desire for the flavors and lifestyle of modern society led her to devote herself entirely to it.

In a sense, if we're talking about popular sentiment in this town today, Banami is actually more popular than Kurokawa Kazuya.

after all……

Attracted by the celebrations and the songs, people stayed in the town; those were the initial reasons.

But to keep people here for a long time, you need to give them the ability to support themselves.

Or more precisely, give them a clear future and path that they can see and strive for.

Making soy sauce, making pastries, learning cooking, learning to stir-fry tea, and learning various animal husbandry techniques—these are things that can actually earn them money.

These are the things that truly made them stay.

Nowadays, the main source of income for the people in this "city of technology" is to provide them with food and drink to satisfy their appetites, as well as to the cultivators who come to the town to rent magical artifacts.

The emergence of food as a form of entertainment has opened up a completely new channel for cultivators and ordinary people who were previously not on equal footing in terms of economics.

If it weren't for the blue-haired girl herself choosing to refuse because she felt too ashamed.

In some people's homes, she has probably already been placed on a shrine and worshipped.

Therefore, Banami actually has no shortage of faith here.

Anna Hanami: "I've done all the necessary experiments, haven't I? If something goes wrong, then I'll just accept my fate and stay in this world."

If physical problems arise after traversing worlds, then Banami's consciousness can survive in the faith clone in a way similar to that of a god.

However, after that, she will probably really stay in this world with Kurokawa Kazuya forever.

Kaguya Houraisan: "Alright, there's no need to delay any longer, let's start the experiment."

A crisp sound rang out along with Banami's words.

As the blue-haired girl spoke, the princess in the moon placed the faintly glowing "Fragment of the Moon" into the arms of the data-transformed main body of Banami.

The only subject of this experiment can be another key figure for Hanami Anna.

Just like Kurokawa Kazuya's "Infinite Signal" has the ability to transmit information between two worlds, this at least proves that his ability will not fail while traveling between worlds.

The ability of "Imagination Manifestation" belonging to Hanami is the same as that of Kurokawa Kazuya, and it is not an ability within this world system.

While there is no systematic way to improve the situation.

This also means that the items it creates are likely to be preserved during the journey through the world.

Just like now——

The "Fragment of the Moon" placed in Anna's arms gradually decomposed, and the various information within it was destructively interpreted by Anna.

This did not originate from Anna Hanami's own abilities, but was achieved by Kazuya Kurokawa using a learning machine artifact such as a "scroll that allows one to learn quickly by completing specific tasks."

—This allows Banami to conjure up "Fragments of the Moon" in the form of data, which are transformed by the power of the boundary.

The tasks it presents are intricate and complex, and the amount of faith it consumes is enough to make the gods of the Moon Capital tremble with fear.

Even so, there is still an unavoidable step: destroying a "Fragment of the Moon".

At the same time, after Banami had completely digested everything.

He conjured "fragments of the moon" from his imagination, and they began to take shape.

The blue-haired girl's strength was almost completely drained in an instant, and she fell forward.

Kurokawa Kazuya, who was already prepared, helped him up.

Having already entered a virtual state, the real body belonging to Banami, transformed into streams of data, began to be transmitted to the real world.

Everything seems to be progressing quite smoothly.

The princess in the moon looked at Anna Hanami lying in her boyfriend's arms and a strange smile appeared on her face.

Kaguya Houraisan: "Speaking of which, I'm planning to meet Kurokawa's parents in human form. For our first meeting, I'd like to make it a bit more grand and invite Hanami's parents along as well, what do you think?"

Yanai sees Ancai: "..."