So Shameful

　　After trying on the wedding dress. Kurumi finally let go of her bonds.

　　At the same time.

　　Ryota discovered that his mind, like Kurumi's had been perfected. Perhaps because he had empathized with all of Kurumi's experiences in his memory.

　　When he saw the smile Kurumi was trying to show at last, he suddenly understood the philosophy of life that Shirogane's father had told him.

　　——Learn to accept things that cannot be changed.

　　There will always be regrets in life.

　　These regrets can generate strong negative emotions, keeping people stuck in the past and unable to let go.

　　Only by accepting regrets and letting go of sorrow can we truly embrace the future.

　　The reason is actually very simple.

　　But it's no use knowing about it. Because the truth is not for speaking, but for enlightenment. With the support of this understanding, Ryota discovers that the "Bridge of Sorrow" has passed the final step and has been successfully condensed.

　　He broke through to the refinement point in one fell swoop, no longer needing to stabilize him.

　　Construction of the next bridge can start at any time. Naturally, his strength skyrocketed again.

　　This is what happened to the Military Commander System, once the cares of the heart pass, the sea and sky will open.

　　Only...

　　Ryota did not rest on his laurels for too long.

　　Because before long, he ran into a new problem. Perhaps because of his better mood, Kurumi started making old mistakes again.

　　...

　　After exiting the bridal shop, the area around was already dark.

　　Holding the photos they got from the bridal shop, Kurumi hummed happily.

　　Even though she had been crying recently and her eyes were bloodshot, it didn't affect her current happiness.

　　From time to time, she took photos and looked at them.

　　When she saw Ryota and herself standing together like newlyweds in a photo, she couldn't help but smile.

　　It seems that her heart of love is overflowing.

　　"Ryota, do I need to change my address to you from now on?"

　　After Ryota heard that, he temporarily stopped testing the strength of the Third Bridge, and said doubtfully: "Change my calls? Isn't that great now?"

　　He had expected Kurumi to call him Shiro-chan like Hayasaka, Misaki and the others.

　　Of course he refused.

　　"But, we are all married, I can call you, honey, what do you think?"

　　The corners of Kurumi's mouth curled up, and her smile suddenly became slightly charming.

　　"..." The corners of Ryota's mouth twitched slightly, reminding her, "Kurumi, we were just trying..."

　　"It's fine to defend the title, as long as you like it."

　　Kurumi interrupted Ryota, showing a very happy expression: "Good news is like marriage, we should go back soon and tell your family. The blessings of the family are very much needed."

　　"..."

　　Ryota knew that Kurumi was playing people again.

　　Even if she was stupid, she wouldn't consider a wedding dress that was tried on just once as a complement to the wedding ceremony, would she?

　　She could play a trick on people, it seemed like she was really in a good mood.

　　It was just that she didn't have a long memory and she especially showed an overjoyed expression, she wanted to use this to awaken her tender heart, so it was hard to argue.

　　She really was the same as before!

　　Thinking of this, Ryota said: "Let's go and tell the family tomorrow. It's too late and the time is not right. We must do what we must do at this time."

　　"...What do I have to do?"

　　Ryota pointed at the shopping street, and said with a knowing smile: "We're not going home tonight, so let's go to the hotel and find a room. We're married, so of course we have to do what we need to do."

　　"What to do… what do you mean?"

　　Kurumi played dumb.

　　"Ah..."

　　Ryota showed his disdainful eyes, and said directly: "Roll up the sheets."

　　"..."

　　Kurumi's face froze, then blushed slightly:

　　"Ryota, I always feel that you seem to have changed a lot?"

　　Being slightly shameless, she didn't say that.

　　"People will change, and my current worldline has some things you don't know, and my experience is different. Naturally, I am slightly different from Ryota in your impression."

　　This time Ryota said very seriously: "It's not too big a change, it's better to say growth."

　　Adored by several girls every day, can he not grow up?

　　At least if Kurumi wanted to tease him now, it wasn't something she could pull off with a simple trick.

Kurumi is out of date.

　　"Something I don't know..."

　　Kurumi suddenly remembered that the people and things around Ryota in this world were quite different from what she remembered.

　　For example, she didn't know the girl Shokuhou Misaki at all, and even though there was no trace of soul force in her body, she could use powers beyond common sense… This was strange.

　　"What do you mean?" Kurumi asked curiously.

　　Ryota shook his head: "Sorry, I can't tell you directly, because it's restricted by the rules. Unless your situation turns out to be the same as mine someday, we can talk about related topics."

　　There was nothing he could do about it.

　　Information about the Adventure Guild cannot be disclosed to non-guild members.

　　As for what would happen after the disclosure, he didn't want to verify it himself.

　　Anyway, try and die.

　　"Limited..."

　　Kurumi did not proceed any further.

　　No matter what changes, since Ryota was able to grow to his current level in just over a month, he had to admit the bright side.

　　Compared to Ryota in the timeline that has disappeared, it's much better.

　　The world is still dangerous.

　　The faster Ryota's power grows, the safer he is, which is a good thing.

　　"Let's change the topic."

　　After stopping asking, Kurumi showed a slightly thin, sweet and graceful smile: "Ryota, don't think that with a little change, you can easily handle all the girls."

　　"It's fine to deal with you."

　　"Hehe, that's not certain."

　　Kurumi's expression didn't change: "I know we just tried on wedding dresses, and you want to use this to brighten up my emotions. However, wrong... Doesn't mean that it can't be right. "

　　Kurumi looked at the shopping street ahead, and asked: "Where is the hotel you mentioned?"

　　"Oh?" Ryota half closed his eyes "Are you ready to compete?"

　　"Ah, really... You've read my memories, so you don't know about our relationship, do you? Maybe I'm serious now."

　　Kurumi still smiled gracefully and said ambiguously.

　　Ryota moved his lips, it wasn't wrong at all.

　　"Then come with me." He did not forget to speak flamboyantly: "I promise I will make you want to die tonight, Kurumi."

　　"Hehe..." Kurumi smiled gently: "An inexperienced person actually dares to speak. Should we go to the mall first and buy some underwear and stockings for fun? Or… buy a student uniform, boys must really like it, right?"

　　"...Nonsense."

　　"Ah, you hesitated for a moment to answer."

　　"...Kurumi I hope you don't cry at night."

　　"Really… then let me look forward to your cute reaction. Don't worry, I wouldn't think you were embarrassed."

　　The two seemed to be totally in competition with one another, and neither of them gave up.

　　Ryota has eaten too much routine, and now he wants to fight back every time he meets her, turning passive into active.

　　As for Kurumi… She was used to occupying the dominant position of the teasing party in their relationship.

　　So Ryota's current counterattack made her a little uncomfortable, and subconsciously wanted to improve the situation.

　　Just like that, the two went to the shopping center and bought some "little clothes" for fun.

　　Currently, Kurumi was still stubborn.

　　Ryota can't help but spend time with her.

　　The two talked all the way, getting closer and closer to the hotel.

　　Kurumi couldn't help but become even more nervous.

　　Why hasn't Ryota admitted defeat yet?

　　She wasn't going to hand it over for the first time today out of anger, was she?

　　Her heart fluttered slightly.

　　Kurumi thought a certain image in her mind, and a burning sensation appeared on her face.

　　Just when she was worried again and had an inexplicable hint of hope.

　　Ryota's cell phone rang suddenly.

　　As soon as his footsteps stopped, Ryota picked up the phone.

　　The person on the phone was the Minister, who hastily entrusted him with handling supernatural occurrences.

　　Ryota has no choice but to agree.

　　During this period, because he was testing the strength of the second bridge, he had received official commissions, and supernatural occurrences most often occurred at night.

　　It's not surprising to receive calls at this time.

　　Ryota looked at Kurumi: "Seems like you were very lucky Kurumi, glad you escaped the disaster."

　　"Oh, what a shame."

　　Kurumi sighed pretentiously:

　　"Too bad I couldn't see your cute and shy reaction."

　　"Are you still competing with me?" Ryota said helplessly, "If you continue now, you will be the one to suffer."

　　"That's not necessarily the case, Ryota, you think like this because you are from a male point of view, right?"

　　Kurumi showed an unexpected smile: "As a girl, what do I think... Guess what?"

　　"Is it guessing or not?" Ryota waved his hand "Okay, I'm not kidding with you anymore, I have something to do."

　　"Is it to destroy the ghost?" Kurumi urged: "Be careful."

　　"Don't worry, it is not as dangerous as the second period of the world."

　　After Ryota comforted her, he suddenly remembered something: "By the way, I almost forgot to ask you your next plan. Do you want to continue living in my house just like the beginning?"

　　Kurumi shook her head: "Ryota, in front of me, you shouldn't deliberately imitate yourself before the change in history. I have accepted the passage of the past, let our acquaintance, start from scratch. "

　　"Repeat..."

　　Ryota suddenly revealed a relieved expression: "It seems you really thought about it… However, I didn't do it on purpose, it was a natural reaction. Think about it, I am attached to you, sharing my five senses, emotions, etc., to experience your memories. Those emotions before the change in history were already present in my mind, so the difference between me now and me in the previous two worldlines actually isn't that big, I hope you can understand this, Kurumi. "

　　"Um..."

　　Kurumi nodded slightly.

　　This was indeed good news for her. Then she shook her head again: "Shirogane House... I'm not going to live there. I have to keep eliminating cultists."

　　"No," Ryota frowned, "Your safety…"

　　"Don't worry, this time it won't happen." Kurumi said frankly: "I won't be so aggressive anymore, I will put my own safety first, and I will reduce the frequency of activities greatly."

　　Smiling slightly, she said: "This time I will rely on you, Ryota, and rely on you who have grown up to exterminate the remaining evil gods in one fell swoop. Before that, I won't be messing around anymore."

　　"Is it true?" Ryota confirmed.

　　"I promise."

　　Kurumi nodded, smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will come to the Shirogane house to see you from time to time. When the time comes, don't reject your new wife."

　　Ryota: "..."

　　He felt like he had been caught.

　　...

　　After killing the ghost, Ryota returns to the Shirogane house before dinner ends.

　　At the dinner table, he informs the Shirogane family that Kurumi has left.

　　He quickly finished eating and came to the bathroom to take a shower.

　　Sitting in the bath, Ryota was a little excited.

　　Because of the ghost battle, he determined the characteristics of the special ability of the Third Bridge.

　　Time!

　　The emotional ability awakened by the "Bridge of Sorrow" turns out to be able to manipulate time!

　　It must be said, a very big surprise.

　　Although the aggressiveness of the time ability is debatable, the additional ability is really powerful!

　　If applied properly, it wouldn't be a problem to multiply the combat power several times.

　　(When people are in a sad mood, there will be a feeling that time is passing slowly...)

　　Ryota guesses about his abilities.

　　(So when thoughts flow outwards through the Bridge of Sorrow, the ability contained is to slow down time... Turning feelings into concrete conceptual abilities is complete nonsense.)

　　Despite the crap, it's acceptable. After all, he had not forgotten the scene in Kurumi's memory when he used his ultimate move in the second period world.

　　——Supernova Blade of Heaven Abyss

　　In the second period, at the end of his life, he liberated the divinity in the Ming Hong Sword, and temporarily touched the "outflow" level, a power that could be called a god.

　　Then he launched the ultimate technique "Bridge of Rage", recreating the spirit for the development of the universe.

　　Maintain such heat, so that most of the elementary particles in the universe become black holes in motion close to the speed of light due to the effects of thermal motion.

　　Countless gravitational forces were gathered by him, and he slashed.

　　The real Supernova Blade of Heaven Abyss.

　　Instantly turned the evil god, the Extinct Star Cluster, which was a cosmic disaster into nothingness.

　　Translucent through time and space, and erased decades of records of its existence.

The other four evil gods who died also failed to escape this fate.

　　It is a truth that five of the Seven Evil Gods suddenly disappeared in the past.

　　Even being able to do this kind of thing, awaken the ability of time… it feels like that.

　　Thinking of this, Ryota's excitement plummeted.

　　Kurumi's memory provided him with a lot of information and greatly improved his eyesight.

　　But at the same time, it also made him feel an immense amount of pressure.

　　Above the third stage of psionic energy, there is a fourth stage – the outflow level.

　　It's called the power of God.

　　All for yourself, all for yourself.

　　The domineering god, the "reason" covers the world.

　　It was equivalent to the entire world becoming a god's body.

　　Deea has the power to overturn the world with a single thought.

　　And the truth behind the [Red Advent] phenomenon is that the Mercury King is slowly breaking through the seal and eroding the world.

　　Contaminated souls will turn into monsters who want to destroy everything.

　　It was that existence that he had to get rid of.

　　The pressure was immense.

　　The sense of urgency in Ryota's heart became even stronger.

　　"It's time to start the fourth adventure. I have to quickly accumulate points and complete the fourth bridge advancement."

　　Under a sense of urgency, Ryota makes a new decision, and his plan will be executed tonight.

　　But...

　　Back in the bedroom, Ryota suddenly found it somewhat embarrassing.

　　He saw Kei coming into his room, holding the bag he brought back in her hand.

　　The bag contained some of the underwear and stockings that Kurumi had bought at the mall today.

　　"Nii-san... I..."

　　Seeing Ryota enter the room, Kei threw the bag on the bed in fright.

　　"I didn't see anything!"

　　Ryota: "..."