I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

But... they remembered the Sword Saintess's miraculous attack just now, and Akame's comment that "one person can destroy a country."

Perhaps... they really do have the qualifications.

Inside the meeting room, all eyes were on their leader, Najendan.

This decision can only be made by her.

Najendan's single eye was fixed on Gu Ye, as if she wanted to see even the slightest wavering or bluff on the boy's face.

But she failed. Gu Ye's eyes were calm as still water, as if he were talking about something trivial.

After a few seconds of silence, a bright, bold smile suddenly bloomed on Najendan's face.

"it is good!"

She slammed her hand on the table, stood up abruptly, and her entire demeanor changed. "We'll do it your way!"

She did not hesitate at all, demonstrating the courage and decisiveness expected of a top general.

"Today, in the name of the Revolutionary Army, I issue a formal 'challenge' to Esdeath and General Bud! The location will be the training ground outside the city, and the time will be three days from now!"

Najendam's voice was strong and powerful, "I believe that, given Esdeath's battle-maniac nature, she would absolutely not refuse!"

"Yes, that's fine."

Gu Ye nodded, not at all surprised by the result.

"Then, please rest well here for the next three days."

Najendan's gaze swept over each member of Gu Ye's team, and when it finally settled on Toyokawa Shoko, her eyes softened. "We will arrange accommodation and meals for everyone. If you need anything, please let us know at any time."

……

The door to the room was gently pushed open, and Gu Ye walked in.

After he had settled everyone in, he was still worried about this ordinary person from a peaceful world.

He walked to the bedside, but instead of sitting down, he looked down at her, his calm voice breaking the silence.

"Are you scared?"

Toyokawa Shoko's body trembled violently. She slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with confusion and fear.

She didn't speak, but nodded vigorously.

Yes, how could I not be scared?

I was inexplicably pulled into an incomprehensible chat group, and then instantly thrown into this strange world full of bloodshed and killing, where I witnessed firsthand a power conflict that defied common sense.

Anyone with a weaker mental fortitude would probably have already suffered a mental breakdown, crying and cowering in a corner.

"I apologize to you on behalf of Vishdel for what happened just now."

Gu Ye continued, his tone devoid of emotion, "That's just her personality. She has a sharp tongue, but she's not a bad person. She just likes to test others in that way."

He paused, looking into Xiangzi's empty eyes, and continued, "If you're still scared, you can go back now. Request a request from the chat group, and it will send you back to your original world."

"go back?"

Xiangzi grasped at a straw, repeating the word in a hoarse voice, "How...how do I get back?"

"Chat group".

Gu Ye put it succinctly, “It’s not a mobile app; it exists directly in your consciousness. Close your eyes, concentrate, and try to ‘see’ it.”

Xiangzi closed his eyes with a mixture of belief and doubt.

At first, all I saw was darkness and a jumble of thoughts.

But when she followed Gu Ye's instructions and tried to concentrate on imagining an "interface," a semi-transparent, technologically advanced chat window suddenly appeared in her mind.

She can "see" the group member list, the chat history, and even a bright red button labeled "Abandon the mission and return to the original world".

It turns out... it's true.

Her finger almost instinctively pressed the button.

With just a press, she could escape this horrible place and return to the world she knew, even one filled with debt and endless part-time jobs.

Just then, several new chat messages popped up, catching her attention.

[Flower Pillar]: This mission reward actually includes a 'special reward'! I wonder what it will be? I'm really looking forward to it.

【Marin】: Yeah, yeah! Last time in the world of Vishdel, Kal'tsit gave us a lot of rewards. I listened to Gu Ye and exchanged them for Originium, and then exchanged them for points. Later, Gu Ye told me that those things are really valuable!

[Flower Pillar]: Yes, the medical supplies we received from Miss Vishdel last time were a great help. Our Butterfly Mansion has a high demand for medicine, and those supplies saved the lives of many wounded soldiers.

[Weather Forecast]: Pure Originium is quite expensive, but it would be more cost-effective to exchange it directly for points.

[Flower Pillar]: For me, relief supplies are more important. If it weren't for the ghosts becoming increasingly rampant at night, I would also like to participate in this mission and earn some points to exchange for medicine.

Points...to exchange...for...money?

The "back" button in Toyokawa Shoko's mind suddenly became less tempting.

She has a modern mindset and grasped the logic behind it almost immediately.

She quickly searched through the mental interface and soon found a section called "Points Mall".

When she saw the exchange rate clearly marked as "1 point = 20 yen", her breath caught in her throat for a moment.

She looked at the task panel again; the basic reward for the last task was one thousand points.

One thousand points...that's...two hundred million yen!

Two hundred million!

Woc!

The enormous debts owed by her father, the medical expenses left by her mother, and the daily toil of working various low-paying part-time jobs to earn tuition and living expenses... all the pressure and hardship seemed so insignificant under the impact of these two hundred million yen.

The intense desire for money instantly overwhelmed the fear of death and the unknown.

So what if it's another world? So what if I have superpowers? As long as I can get the money and escape my current life, it's all worth it!

Gu Ye looked at the girl in front of him with her eyes closed. Her expression changed from initial fear and confusion to struggle, and finally she gradually calmed down, even... revealing a strange radiance.

He had assumed that Xiangzi would choose to leave without hesitation.

He waited quietly, but the other person did not disappear.

Gu Ye was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Aren't you leaving?"

Toyokawa Shoko opened her eyes, the fear in them gone, replaced by a complex and resolute expression.

She looked at Gu Ye and said in a very soft but exceptionally clear voice, "I want to... stay."

"up to you."

Gu Ye waved his hand, not surprised by her choice. Everyone has their own reasons. "However, since you've decided to stay, remember this: here, you can stick close to me, or stick close to Mei and the others. If there's anyone you can trust in this other world, it's probably just us 'group members'."

Toyokawa Shoko nodded vigorously, making the words a memory.

Gu Ye didn't bother to ask her why she changed her mind. He turned to leave, but stopped at the door and left a sentence behind.

“I’ll talk to Vishdale and tell her to stop targeting you. I’ll also ask Mei and the others to keep an eye on you. You… take care of yourself.”

Watching Gu Ye's figure disappear through the doorway, Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously spoke, her voice barely audible.

"Thanks……"

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Gu Ye paused for a moment, but he didn't turn around. He simply replied, "You're welcome. We're all group members."

The stone door was closed, and once again, only Toyokawa Shoko remained in the room.

She sat blankly on the bed, repeatedly pondering Gu Ye's last words.

"Are you a member of the group...?"

She murmured to herself. To her, this word had once meant only a vague connection on the internet, but now it seemed to have been given a completely new and weighty meaning.

In this strange and dangerous world, this may be the only piece of driftwood she can grab onto.

Her eyes flickered as she began to seriously consider how she could carve out a chance for survival in this crazy world, and... that huge sum of money that could change her destiny.

Gu Ye left Toyokawa Shoko's room and gently closed the door.

As soon as he turned around, he bumped into a soft and fragrant body.

In the dim firelight, the Sword Saintess's face pressed close, her eyes filled with an intense longing and moisture.

There was no one around, only the sound of dripping water and the faint crackling of burning torches coming from afar.

"Lord Gu Ye..."

Her voice was solemn yet gentle, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor, "You... haven't visited me in a long time."

Before she finished speaking, she made an extremely daring move.

That soft touch instantly filled Gu Ye's hands.

Gu Ye felt the astonishing weight and temperature in his palm and sighed helplessly, "You didn't message me in the group either."

He did not refuse the gift, then put his arm around her waist and turned to walk into an empty stone chamber next door.

With a thought, the black and gold Thousand Realms One Journey tore through space and swallowed the two of them.

When the two appeared in the train bedroom that had been prepared entirely for the Sword Saintess, she could no longer suppress the fighting desire that had been building up for a month.

Although the saintess's passion was like a long-suppressed volcano, it was she who was defeated first in this battle.

When Gu Ye left, she had already fallen into a deep sleep with a satisfied smile on her face.

Gu Ye covered the sleeping Sword Saintess with a silk quilt and quietly withdrew from the Thousand Realms One Vehicle.

As soon as he returned to reality, he saw a familiar figure standing at the door.

Raiden Mei stood there somewhat awkwardly, her long purple hair appearing exceptionally soft in the firelight, as if she had something to say.

"Gu Ye, you..."

As soon as Mei opened her mouth, a dazzling purple bolt of lightning burst forth from her body.

A figure with ferocious dragon horns on its head suddenly appeared in front of Gu Ye.

The Thunder Queen opened her arms and pounced into Gu Ye's embrace without hesitation, wrapping her legs tightly around his waist. Her phoenix eyes, flashing with purple lightning, were filled with an unquestionable sense of command.

"You scum, what are you dawdling about for?"

The Thunder Queen's voice was arrogant and harsh. She leaned close to Gu Ye's ear, her hot breath brushing against his neck, "Now, immediately, come with me to do some serious business!"

"Your Majesty, you are far too blunt!"

Mei's face instantly turned bright red, as if it were about to bleed. She covered her face and turned her head away in embarrassment.

"Hmph, it's really useless."

The Thunder Queen curled her lip in disdain, then used her lightly armored right hand to lift Gu Ye's chin, her tone filled with undeniable authority, "Did you hear that? That's an order."

Gu Ye looked at the domineering yet arrogant Herrscher in his arms, then at Mei who was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear into the ground, and activated Thousand Worlds One Ride once again.

The battle ended much faster than expected.

After all, the Thunder Queen and Mei were connected by senses. When the Queen's body surrendered first under the intense impact and turned into light spots to return to the host's body, Mei on the other side had already collapsed to the ground, unable to exert any strength.

When Gu Ye walked out of the stone chamber again, feeling refreshed, he almost immediately encountered another person.

Vishdale was leaning against the wall in the corridor, seemingly waiting for him.

Chapter 136: Battle against Esdeath.

Gu Ye didn't think much of it, nor did he suspect that the other party had come to ask him to do that kind of thing.

In his view, what happened in Terra was more like a tacit agreement reached to save Theresa.

Moreover, Vishdel hadn't spoken to him for a long time since the last time it was over.

However, what happened next was completely beyond his expectations.

When Vishdale saw him come out, he lowered his arms, which had been crossed over his chest.

A suspicious blush appeared on her face, which always bore a mocking and arrogant expression.

She lowered her head, walked somewhat awkwardly to Gu Ye's side, and then... reached out and gently took his arm.