270 Chapter 263: Rescue Mission
[Yuno Gasai: Yuki! Save me!]
With the screen flickering before him, Yuki frowned; this was something new. Despite Yuno often pestering him for karma points, she had never desperately sought his help. Moreover, she had been absent from the chat room. Something must be happening in her world, more specifically, something must be happening to her right now.
[Yuki Uchiha (Champion): Calm down. What's going on?]
[Yuno Gasai: Yuki! *Hick* A man is chasing me. He wants to kill me! Please, *hick*, save me! I need you, Yuki!]
Frowning even more, Yuki's eyes glowed dangerously. This was more serious than he had thought; Yuno's messages indicated she wasn't lying. Someone wanted to kill her. She was in serious trouble, and despite her high danger level, she was still a regular, a common and average human. A single bullet or a knife wound could be fatal.
[Yuki Uchiha (Champion): Alright, hold on as long as you can... Prepare to summon me!]
[Yuno Gasai: Yes, Yuki!]
Sighing, Yuki reopened the chat room, sending messages to his respective girlfriends. Plans seemed to have changed, and if possible, Yuki didn't want to leave this world just yet. The world was in danger, and war was on the horizon. He couldn't predict what problems might arise in his absence.
The dungeon and the world's inhabitants were headaches Yuki managed for the world's sake. Additionally, he still needed to build his army, a key element in eliminating the looming threat. Luckily, the seeds of his future troops were taking root.
However, he couldn't abandon Yuno. She was an important friend and a key member of the chat room. Despite her quirks and unstable mind, she remained an asset in Yuki's plans. That's why he couldn't leave her.
Fortunately, Orario was under his control, with Freya and the Goddesses dancing attendance for him. What worried him was the dungeon, but he trusted that a brief absence wouldn't cause significant changes. If possible, he'd return instantly after resolving the situation with Yuno.
[Yuki Uchiha (Champion): I'm sorry... I have to go; Yuno is in trouble.]
[Kurumi Tokisaki: Gasai-san? Hmm, isn't it a world full of regulars? Is Gasai-san part of a gang or something?]
[Inori Yuzuhira: Yuno...]
After explaining the situation to his girlfriends through the chat room, each expressed their opinions. It was strange; after all, Yuno was an average middle-level student. Each of them had their thoughts, especially Kurumi, who doubted Yuno, thinking it might be a trick. However, Yuki couldn't refuse; not believing her could have dire consequences if it turned out to be true.
This chat room was an essential unit for the final mission. Although it seemed like a simple communication interface between multiverses, Yuki had a feeling that soon the chat room would issue Missions. If they were world-scale missions, he would need all their help.
[Inori Yuzuhira: Go, Yuki... She needs you.]
[Yuki Uchiha (Champion): Inori...]
Inori frowned slightly; she owed a lot to Yuno. If not for Yuno, she might never have discovered her feelings for Yuki, and their relationship might never have progressed. Yuno's advice had been the spark that opened her heart to these feelings. Her current happiness was thanks to Yuno. Yuno was her love mentor, and if possible, she would like to accompany Yuki to Yuno's world, but she knew that would be counterproductive.
As Yuno's future sister, she would be waiting for Yuki in the world of the Gods.
[Kurumi Tokisaki: Well, if Inori-san agrees, so do I. I'll take the trouble of managing things in your absence, Yuki-san, and informing Hestia-sama... But you better hurry back. With this dungeon beneath us, anything can happen.]
Shrugging, Kurumi didn't have much else to say. Yuno was someone who would undoubtedly be with Yuki, inevitable in Kurumi's eyes. Moreover, without Yuki around, she would have Haruhime's fluffy tail to herself.
[Yuki Uchiha (Champion): Thank you, and I know I can count on you. Please don't let Hestia get too close to the chat room, and tell Haruhime I'll be back soon.]
Remembering something important, Yuki made sure to mention it. Hestia was a pain, with all the karma wasted on expensive wines and junk food. Yuki felt his wallet getting thinner each time. At this rate, the Goddess would bankrupt him.
[Kurumi Tokisaki: Fufufu... Don't worry; I'll be keeping an eye on things.]
[Inori Yuzuhira: Go carefully, Yuki... Make sure to bring her back safely.]
[Yuki Uchiha (Champion): Hm, don't worry. I'll bring her back safe and sound... I love you all.]
[Inori Yuzuhira: I love you too, Yuki...]
[Kurumi Tokisaki: I love you too, Danna-sama~]
After bidding farewell to his girlfriends, Yuki felt much better, leaving Kurumi in charge. She was his origin, so he trusted her to handle any minor issues.
Inori, being calm, would likely continue her training. He was most concerned about Hestia, Mana, and Haruhime. Hestia for his wallet, Mana could take advantage of his absence to play with Haruhime, which he didn't want to see. Fortunately, Kurumi assured him she would be watching.
Although he also thought Kurumi might play a prank or two with Haruhime's tail, well, he could blame her; Haruhime's fluffy tail felt great to the touch, especially when brushed. So soft~
(Darn, I'm digressing)
Shaking his head, Yuki focused on the screen in front of him.
[Yuno Gasai is inviting you to her world. Do you want to accept? [Yes] [NO]]
With a mental command, Yuki pressed [Yes], simultaneously looking at his right hand where the contract seal with Est was glowing.
[Initiating Champion summoning... 10, 9...]
"Est, we'll be in another world soon."
[I know, Master... Don't worry; I'll always be your sword.]
"Thank you, Est. But I want you to stay in my spiritual world when we go to her world."
[Hm?]
Given Yuno's unstable mind, Yuki didn't want to complicate things by bringing Est in human form. Besides being adorable, she would attract too much attention, especially as two cute kids in a world full of regulars. It might not be a problem, but it could be a nuisance.
[Yes, I'll follow Master's orders.]
Although Est didn't know why Yuki didn't want her to materialize, she would follow his orders. She was his contracted spirit, and whether in his spiritual world or the material world, she was always with Yuki. That was all that mattered.
[7... 6... 5...]
Watching the countdown, Yuki sighed while stepping out of Ais's embrace.
"I'll be back soon..."
With a kiss on her forehead, Yuki smiled at the sleeping beauty. The time had come.
[3... 2... 1...]
Surrounded by a bright light, Yuki disappeared from the store.
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*BROMMMM
Simultaneously, the dungeon began to tremble with joy. Its greatest predator was now out of the world, and it had temporarily regained its peace.
"Huh? My Champion?"
He wasn't the only one who felt it; Hestia raised her eyebrows, surprised to sense her connection weakening with Yuki.
"Yuki-sama..."
Haruhime also felt it; with their partner mark weakening, she quickly perked up her fox ears, bringing both hands to her chest. Her beloved had left, and though she didn't know where, she prayed for his well-being.
"Gone, huh? Yuki-sama is a busy man."
The same happened with Freya; her mating mark blinked simultaneously, feeling her master vanish suddenly.
Freya felt it, but it didn't seem strange. Champions would respond to the world's call; they wouldn't stay in one world for long. However, she also worried; a Champion's job was dangerous, and she didn't want to see her partner disappear. She didn't want to relive that moment.
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TN: ;-;
