Meeting Myu

[Ding! Successfully reclaimed the God-Level Enhancement System, earning 100 billion points.]

As expected of a High-Level Intermediate System—its value was ten times that of the Villains Chat Group from before.

The barrier to advancing from the Sixth to the Seventh Level is steep, but the barrier from the Seventh to the Eighth Level is even more daunting.

To progress from an ordinary person to the peak of the Seventh Level requires just over 40 billion points. However, advancing from the peak of the seventh Level to the first stage of the Eighth Level demands approximately 1 trillion points.

Even ten High-Level Intermediate Systems combined would barely provide enough for a single person to advance to a pseudo-Eighth-Level.

However, if the points were evenly distributed among all group members, they could collectively achieve seventh-Level status in due time—though this timeline would be measured in years.

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 7): What a bountiful harvest today! Screenshot.jpg]

[Elaina (Level 5, Stage 3): 100 billion points?! Drooling.jpg]

[Milim (Level 6, Stage 9 ~ Level 7, Stage 1): Wow! That's amazing!]

[Fumino Furuhashi (Level 2, Stage 1): So many points?! It's unbelievable! Shocked.jpg]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 5, Stage 2): As expected of a High-Level Intermediate System, its value is astronomical.]

[Arifureta (Level 5, Stage 5 / Group Leader): If a High-Level Elementary System is worth 10 billion points and a Intermediate System is worth 100 billion, then a Advanced System must be worth 1 trillion, right?!]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 7): Correct!]

[Kaguya Shinomiya (Level 4, Stage 4): Amazing! One trillion points is enough for someone to ascend to the Eighth Level!]

[Ruri Gokou (Level 5, Stage 1): It seems like Systems are the real path to riches. Exchanging treasures for points is just a side hustle!]

[Yuuki Asuna (Level 5, Stage 2): +1]

[Ais (Level 2, Stage 9): …]

Looking at the dazzling 100 billion points and recalling the future windfall she might receive, Ais suddenly felt there was no need to hunt monsters and exchange magic stones for points anymore.

The chat group's ability to enhance strength completely bypassed the restrictions of divine blessings. While her adventurer level hadn't increased, her power had steadily surged.

Now, her strength was equivalent to that of an LV.7 adventurer. Once she advanced to Level 3, she would surpass Freya Familia's captain and become the strongest adventurer in Orario.

[Arche (Level 5, Stage 4): But this is all thanks to Eriri. Otherwise, we'd still have to grind diligently by signing in and completing tasks to earn points. Systems would remain out of reach.]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 5, Stage 2): True, without Eriri, I probably wouldn't even be a transcendent yet.]

[Yuuki Asuna (Level 5, Stage 2): Agreed. Everything we've achieved is thanks to Eriri's guidance!]

[Ruri Gokou (Level 5, Stage 1): Before Eriri, our lives were set to "nightmare difficulty." Now, with her help, they've been downgraded to "super easy mode." It's like having cheats enabled.]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 5, Stage 2): Isn't Eriri our ultimate cheat?]

[Arche (Level 5, Stage 4): Definitely. If it weren't for Eriri, I'd still be risking my life for points. Now, I can enjoy a peaceful life with my sister.]

[Elaina (Level 5, Stage 3): Same here! I'm genuinely grateful to Eriri.]

[Yuuki Asuna (Level 5, Stage 2): Absolutely!]

[Kaguya Shinomiya (Level 4, Stage 5): I agree! Eriri-sama is the person I admire and respect the most. Even though I know she's my peer and even younger than me by a few months, that doesn't matter. Onee-sama is Onee-sama—it has nothing to do with age.]

[Chika Fujiwara (Level 5, Stage 2): Hehe, Eriri, I'm super grateful too. Even though you tease me, I'm actually quite happy about it. Embarrassed.jpg]

[Lala (Level 6, Stage 9 ~ Level 7, Stage 1): Don't forget about me! I also really like Eriri. I hope we can all stay together forever!]

[Mine (Level 4, Stage 4): Eriri-nee is the best! Eriri-nee is the greatest!!]

[Sakura (Level 5, Stage 2): Eriri-nee is the best! Eriri-nee is the greatest!!]

[Rin Tohsaka (Level 3, Stage 2): Eriri-nee is the best! Eriri-nee is the greatest!!]

[Tina (Level 3, Stage 4): Eriri-nee is the best! Eriri-nee is the greatest!!]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 7): Ahem, why is everyone suddenly getting so emotional? It's making me feel embarrassed. Blushing.]

[Arifureta (Level 5, Stage 5 / Group Leader): Really? From my perspective, you don't look embarrassed at all. Laugh.jpg]

Arifureta was sitting right next to Eriri, clearly seeing the smug expression on her face. Embarrassment? It didn't exist.

But it was precisely this side of Eriri that captivated her so deeply.

Smiling sweetly, Arifureta clung to Eriri's arm, pressing herself tightly against her.

[Luo Cui Lian (Level 5, Stage 6): Haha, Eriri-chan sure is popular.]

[Fumino Furuhashi (Level 2, Stage 1): Eriri is amazing! Admiration.jpg]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 7): Ahem! Of course! Proud.jpg]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 7): Alright, time to distribute today's rewards.]

[Fumino Furuhashi (Level 2, Stage 1): Yay, looking forward to it!]

[Ding! Eriri (Level 8, Stage 7) has sent a normal red envelope.]

A luxurious red envelope containing 78 billion points was sent out. It was split into 26 equal portions, with each group member receiving 3 billion points.

The only exception was Myne, who was so engrossed in her books that she didn't notice the chat. Naturally, she didn't claim her share.

Eriri didn't bother about the unclaimed portion. If Myne didn't collect her points within the hour, the 3 billion points would default back to Eriri's account.

The remaining 12 billion points were retained by Eriri, set aside for future group events and rewards.

Thanks to this haul, every group member could now achieve at least Level 7, Stage 1 in strength.

For those like Chika Fujiwara, who previously received 700 millions points, they could advance to Level 7, Stage 2 with ease.

[Fumino Furuhashi (Level 2, Stage 1): It's unbelievable. Joining the group for just one week and already earning 3 billion points—who would believe that?!]

[Ais (Level 2, Stage 9): Thank you.]

[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 7): No need to thank me. We're all sisters here. Sharing good fortune is the most natural thing to do, isn't it?]

[Ais (Level 2, Stage 9): Yes, I understand.]

[Luo Cuilian (Level 5, Stage 6): It feels amazing to have points. Watching you all grow so quickly—even Erica has surpassed me now.]

[Luo Cuilian (Level 5, Stage 6): But I won't give up. I'm eager to improve my strength too.]

[Erica (Level 5, Stage 7): Haha, I believe the Holy Maiden will surpass me soon.]

[Luo Cuilian (Level 5, Stage 6): Of course! I believe it too!]

The group members were elated after receiving such a massive influx of points. Many, eager to grow stronger, had already begun fortifying their abilities.

In the floating sea city of Erisen, Eriri and Arifureta returned after more than two months—this time with Megumi Kato in tow.

Shia had stayed behind in Verbergen to reunite with her kin, while Jibril, Asuna, and Arche had departed from the mundane world.

With ample time on their hands, the trio didn't head straight to Erisen. Instead, they visited several notable cities and even passed through the principality of Ankaji, finally arriving at Erisen by evening.

For Megumi Kato, seeing such sights for the first time was a deeply satisfying experience. Though her expressions didn't change much, her eyes revealed her quiet excitement.

"This is the sea city of Erisen? I thought it would be an island surrounded by the sea, but it's truly a city floating on water. Incredible," Megumi Kato remarked, hovering in midair and looking down at the city below.

"Since there are floating sky cities, isn't a floating sea city just as reasonable? With your current abilities, you could create either one easily," Eriri replied with a light laugh, hovering by Megumi Kato's side.

Although Megumi Kato wasn't part of the chat group, her strength had advanced just as rapidly as the group members'.

While she couldn't actively absorb external energy to strengthen herself, Eriri periodically infused her with enough cosmic energy to digest and enhance her abilities.

Thus, Megumi Kato's strength wasn't inferior to that of Chika Fujiwara and the others—she even surpassed most of them, possessing the power of a Level 5, Stage 3 transcendent.

Due to the irreversible nature of Eriri's modifications, Megumi Kato's body couldn't be altered further to absorb external energy. However, this unique constitution was near perfect. While she couldn't absorb other energies, her usage of cosmic energy allowed her to effortlessly fight above her level.

Recently, Megumi Kato had been sparring with other members of the household, gradually gaining combat experience. Though not yet adept, she was no longer a novice in battle.

When Megumi Kato first became a transcendent, her energy affinity was aligned with wind. However, as her control over cosmic energy deepened, its adaptive properties began to manifest, allowing her to wield energies of other attributes.

Initially, Eriri had sought ways to enable Megumi Kato to absorb cosmic energy autonomously. Yet, despite countless experiments, she had failed. Perhaps, only upon reaching Level 9 herself could she resolve this issue.

"Well, I haven't tried it, but if you say I can do it, I'll trust you," Megumi Kato replied softly, her confidence in Eriri absolute.

She added, "Though this kind of city is beautiful, I'd rather not personally build one."

Eriri chuckled and didn't press further. Her suggestion had been a passing remark. Creating such marvels was a trivial matter for her—she simply found no need to do so.

Using her power to solve every problem would make life dreadfully dull.

This was also why Eriri often suppressed her perception abilities in daily life; it was the unknown that made existence enjoyable.

"Alright, let's go find Myu. I wonder if that little girl missed us," Eriri said, holding the hands of Arifureta and Megumi Kato as they flew toward Myu's location.

A few minutes later, the trio landed before a two-story house. This was the home of Myu and her mother, Remia.

Knock, knock, knock!

To surprise Myu, Eriri didn't enter directly but instead gave the wooden door a few gentle knocks.

Soon, a delicate and childlike voice called out from inside the house, "Coming! Coming!"

Accompanied by hurried footsteps, the door creaked open, revealing a tiny crack. A small blue head peeked out cautiously.

"Who's there?"

The little blue-haired head belonged to none other than their target, Myu, a young Dagon girl with beautiful blue hair.

Although the status of Beastkin had risen considerably, the world wasn't yet a utopia where one could leave doors unlocked.

Having experienced an attack two months ago, Remia had instilled in Myu a strong sense of caution. As a result, Myu no longer carelessly flung doors open, exposing herself to strangers.

When Myu saw Eriri and Arifureta standing outside, her blue eyes sparkled with joy as she exclaimed, "Ah! Eriri-nee! Arifureta-nee!"

Swinging the door wide open, Myu leapt excitedly toward Eriri.

Catching the small, energetic figure in her arms, Eriri's face lit up with a delighted smile.

"It's been a while, Myu. Did you miss me?"

"I did! I missed you all the time! Eriri-nee, you finally came to visit. Myu is so happy," Myu said, rubbing her smooth, fair cheek against Eriri's face, her smile never faltering.

"Mm, I'm happy to see you too."

Lifting her head from Eriri's embrace, Myu looked at Arifureta and chirped, "Arifureta-nee, it's been so long. Myu missed you too!"

"It's been a while. I missed you as well, Myu," Arifureta replied warmly, patting Myu's little head.

"Ehehe."

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