Chapter 260

Mio Takamiya had been in a 'quantum uncertain state' for nearly ten years. During this time, the concept of 'cause and effect' did not exist, and the 'time paradox' had no effect here.

Everything in this period was like a puzzle that could be pieced together at will. Thus, no matter how incredible things seemed, they could happen during this time.

Mio Takamiya jumped off Takumi's lap, raising her hands. "Okay, let's go out and play! I want to go out and play with Takumi!"

Her lavender eyes were filled with both intelligence and innocence, giving Takumi the impression of an innocent child possessing unimaginable knowledge.

Mio Takamiya was indeed in such a state. Despite having a knowledge reserve surpassing that of national elites, she still had the personality of a child. However, this state would only last for a short time; in a few days, her cognition would reach the level of an adult.

At that moment, the shadow beneath Takumi's feet twisted, and Kurumi Tokisaki's head emerged from the shadow. "Ah, Mr. Creator, are you going to start spreading 'spiritual crystals' now?"

Mio Takamiya squatted down, blinking innocently. "It's Kurumi! It's so strange. Kurumi and I didn't know each other before, but there's such an obvious connection between us."

Kurumi Tokisaki frowned slightly and sighed. "I really don't want to answer that question, Mio Takamiya."

Though she had chosen to forgive Mio, the memories in her mind could not be erased, and they still made her feel uneasy.

Mio Takamiya bit her index finger. "You don't want to answer?" Then she smiled innocently. "So, Kurumi, do you want to play together?"

Kurumi Tokisaki emerged fully from the shadows and landed gracefully beside Takumi. "Of course, I'm definitely going." She then leaned lightly against Takumi. "I've already dealt with Isaac, so there will be no more DEM and AST—no more units hunting spirits."

Takumi looked out the window, smiling. "There will be no more spacequakes in the future, so there's no reason for those units to exist."

"Then, let's move forward and begin time travel."

He glanced at Mana Takamiya, who was peeking curiously into the room with her little head. Startled, Mana quickly retracted her head.

Takumi walked over, smiling, while Mana and Shiori Takamiya stood awkwardly, unsure of what to do with their hands.

Their behavior was completely normal. After all, when a girl who loves light novels and comics suddenly finds herself in a situation resembling the plot of one of those stories, and with no apparent danger, she would naturally be filled with curiosity and expectations.

Mana Takamiya hid behind Shiori Takamiya. "I'm sorry, Brother Takumi. My sister and I didn't mean to peek."

Shiori Takamiya nodded hastily. "Brother Takumi, we weren't trying to peek." Seeing Takumi raise his hand, as if to strike, she quickly closed her eyes, bracing for the pain that never came. Instead, a warm feeling spread over her head.

"What are you afraid of? Did you think I would hit you? I'm not that stingy. I promised you two a reward, didn't I?"

Takumi rubbed one head with each hand, and then a 'Vision' appeared in each of his hands, which he placed before them.

"However, before you receive your reward, you must answer Brother Takumi's question."

Mana and Shiori Takamiya looked at the beautiful glass-like beads in his hands, their eyes sparkling.

"What a beautiful ornament."

"Is this the legendary magical girl transformation tool?"

"That's right. This is the core of a magical girl's transformation."

"But there are conditions for becoming a magical girl. You must have the heart to fight for all the good in the world."

"Now, do you two cuties have such a heart?"

The two 'Visions' blinked, seemingly curious.

Kurumi already had knowledge of the 'Teyvat Universe' and understood that these were 'Visions'—a blessing that could transform humans into gods. The Creator truly adored these two sisters.

According to the information Takumi had shared with her, in the original story, the two sisters were both protagonists and important supporting characters.

Mana Takamiya raised her right hand energetically. "Yes, I do, Brother Takumi! I want to defeat the bad guys, just like a real magical girl. When I grow up, I want to be a police officer who catches criminals and brings justice to the world."

After speaking, she made a cute gesture with her fingers in a V-sign. "Oh yeah~ ^0^Y."

The white Vision emitted a blue glow, making instant contact with Mana Takamiya.

Takumi smiled gently. "Then, this is our agreement. When you grow up, you shall bring justice to all the wrongdoers in the world."

Mana Takamiya took the Vision, looking at the beautiful 'magical girl transformation tool' in her hand with her large, moist eyes. A steady flow of 'magic' poured into her body from the 'tool,' and countless 'magical' insights filled her mind.

"Alright! I'm a magical girl now!"

Mana jumped up in delight, hugging Takumi's neck and pressing her lips to his cheek. "Thank you, Brother Takumi!"

Takumi rubbed Mana's head, then looked at Shiori. "And what about you, Shiori? What do you want to be in the future? What is your wish?"

Shiori Takamiya's heart pounded wildly, and she stammered. "Brother Takumi, I-I want everyone in the world to be happy. I want to save everyone from suffering."

Takumi paused. "Save everyone from suffering?"

"Haha, this is the first time I've heard such a wish. It's interesting. This is the grandest wish I've heard so far, but it is extremely challenging to realize."

"But if you achieve it, you will definitely gain the authority related to 'luck.' Such authority has immense growth potential, rivaling even that of a demon god."

Shiori Takamiya held the Vision in both hands, her big eyes gleaming with hope for the future. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, and she looked up.

"Brother Takumi, are you going to take the angel sister back to heaven?"

Mana Takamiya quickly looked at Takumi. "Brother Takumi, are you leaving?"

Takumi looked at the two little faces, full of reluctance, and couldn't help but smile. "You two smart little cuties, it might take decades or even hundreds of years before we meet again."

"As they say, one day in the heavens is equivalent to a year on earth."

He believed that the two sisters could light up the fourth star of destiny.

Each time a star of destiny was lit, besides gaining strength, it also meant an extension of one's lifespan. Lighting the fourth star could grant a lifespan similar to that of a young adeptus—about five hundred to a thousand years.

Lighting the fifth star of destiny meant one was destined to become a god.

With the Takamiya sisters watching him reluctantly, Takumi took Tokisaki Kurumi and Mio Takamiya into the 'narrow space of time.'

"Brother Takumi, see you again someday! Sister Kurumi too!"

Although they had only known each other for a day, the two sisters already had indelible memories of Takumi and Kurumi.

In the narrow space of time—

The timeline here was already in an indeterminate state. Even the slightest interference could lead to unpredictable events. What was once a fast-flowing river had now become a calm lake. A small pebble could cause waves across the lake's surface.

Mio Takamiya's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Takumi, Takumi, where are we going to play next?"

Takumi held an elf in each hand, smiling. "We will seek out the first spirit who was given a spiritual crystal—[Origami Tobiichi]."

"As a manga artist who loves the two-dimensional world, she might fall for us as soon as we appear."

"More importantly, as a manga artist, most of the spirits have read the comics she's drawn. After she becomes a spirit, she'll definitely turn all the magical things that happen into comics."

"Imagine those who have not yet become spirits reading the comics and suddenly realizing that the 'savior' from the comics has appeared before them. How interesting would that be?"