Chapter 3: Members

As soon as everyone was added to the Group Chat, I clenched my hand and read their usernames to try to figure out who they were.

I was wondering if anyone I knew would enter the chat, but I was really hoping for it.

The first one is "MissKnowItAll," and I have some ideas about who this person might be.

The second one is "Exhibitionist," which doesn't say much either. I can remember several characters like these from anime.

"AmbitionlessShinoa" is already more interesting, and I have some guesses as to who it might be.

The same goes for "God's Tongue."

It's most likely Erina Nakiri.

Exhibitionist: Is this some kind of magic?

The first message appeared in the Group Chat, and this person or creature in their world has magic.

God's Tongue: Hey? Did you install a virus on my phone? What group chat are you talking about?

Exhibitionist: Phone? I have this kind of magical tablet in front of my eyes...

Exhibitionist: Is this some curse of the demons?

God's Tongue: Who are you anyway? Who dares to mock a member of the Nakiri family?!

God's Tongue: Why can't I delete this app from my phone?!

Exhibitionist: I haven't heard of such a family... are you not a Demon?

After reading the new messages, I was right about one Group Chat user, and I'm pretty sure I was right about the other one too.

The curse of the demon gave me some thoughts about the identity of this person... or most likely a Devil.

'One seems to be from a supposedly ordinary world, where food can bring someone to orgasm. The other is from a world where there are gods, but also demons, angels, fallen, and so on... well, and also a boob-dragon.'

I thought while thinking about what to do.

Group Chat not only connects futures but also changes them just by their appearance. The other two participants haven't chatted anything yet...

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): Welcome to the Dimensional Group Chat. As you can see, I am the administrator, and no, I did not send invitations or create this Group Chat. Before you start expressing misunderstandings, threats, and so on, please check one of the chat options and click Information. There is basic information about the chat, and I added a couple of lines to make it easier to understand for you."

After sending the message, I got up from the bed and checked the time. It was already eleven in the morning, and I woke up at nine.

Lena is working on her laptop right now, and I don't have any tasks besides university because Anthony completed his last job a couple of days ago.

He created software for one company and got a couple of thousand dollars.

Now, my main goal is to figure out the Group Chat more or less, and then I can spin the gacha again because I still have ten attempts left.

God's Tongue: What other worlds! Is this a joke?! Do you know who you're trying to fool with?!

Exhibitionist: A Group Chat connecting other worlds? I thought it was Sacred Gear.

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): No, it's not some sacred gear... We are all from different worlds. The Group Chat has brought us together and given us a chance to communicate even though we may be from different multiverses and other places. And yes, "God's Tongue," no one here is joking. If you mentally wish for the Group Chat to appear in front of you instead of on your phone, it will appear... and you'll hardly have any more suspicions.

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): While someone tries to find a projector or something similar in their room, I'll return to the topic of the Group Chat discussion. The Group Chat provides the opportunity for people from different worlds to communicate. It will also sometimes give us tasks or missions that we need to complete in order to get Chat Points. You can buy a lot in the Dimensional Store with these points from different skills to divine-level items if they are available in your world.

Exhibitionist: It's hard to believe, but these tablets in front of me have not helped me understand what they are. There's no magic in them at all.

God's Tongue: Did someone drug my food?

God's Tongue: No, I would have felt it... then how?

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): As I noted above, we are from different worlds. There is magic in different worlds, Ki, chakra, and so on. The Group chat itself was created by someone very powerful, so much so that we can't even comprehend what this Group Chat is... but it also gives us capabilities.

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): Let's start by introducing ourselves. My name is Anthony Joseph Luthor, and I'm nineteen years old. The chat has a function for photos, videos, and even live streaming, so I'll send my photos to start building some trust between us.

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): Sent a Photo

Exhibitionist: Honestly, all of this is very interesting. I looked through the Dimensional Store, and there's even sacred gear there!!!

God's Tongue: What is sacred gear? Some kind of recipe?

Exhibitionist: No, these are artifacts created by God with various functions, but all of them can give a being the ability to attain the power of a god! But it costs a lot...

Exhibitionist: Sorry, I got distracted. My name is Rias Gremory, and I'm the heir of the Gremory Clan. I'm eighteen years old! I'm in my second year at Kuoh Academy and the president of the Occult Research Club! And why do I have such a nickname?

Exhibitionist: Sends Photo

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): You can change your name in the Chat. Click on the top panel where it says "Settings," and you'll be able to change your nickname there.

Exhibitionist: Changed nickname to "Rias Gremory"

Rias Gremory: Thank you.

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): No problem.

BrotherOfSupervillainGenius (Administrator): Changed nickname to "Anthony"

I got up and went to my laptop because the moving tablets in front of my eyes were distracting.

After all, I need to check and make sure what's happening in the world.

Anthony's memory is valuable but it's better to make sure.

Yesterday, the US Army once again attempted to capture 'Superboy,' as some now call Superman.

He first showed up in Metropolis about two years ago. 

At first, he flew around the city very quickly while beating up criminals and jumping very high,even over buildings.

Anthony himself saw him because I remember that from his memory.

It's a troubling feeling... I can somewhat understand Lex Luthor's fear of Superman's abilities.

At the start of his career, bullets, explosions, and pretty much anything else couldn't hurt him, and soon he'll be able to fly by himself.

Batman in the comics was also worried about this. He believed this was a being on Earth that could not be controlled by any means. 

There was no one who could stop him from flying away and destroying the US government.

I know about kryptonite, but I don't know where to find it... but I do know that Clark is a pretty kind-hearted guy for now, and it's best to just stay out of his way.

In Gotham, Batman has been operating for three years while instilling fear in criminals... and the police are after him.

Well, it's mostly just for show now, but a year and a half ago, they were really after him and thought he was just as criminal as the others.

There were people who began to consider themselves villains two years after the Bat first showed up.

This information suggests no alien invasions yet.

I found nothing about Wonder Woman no photos from the Second World War where she appeared in movies.

Apparently, she showed up much later here.

My brother is considered a genius and a pillar of 'LexCorp'... and some consider him somewhat obsessed with control, a business tycoon.

The company is based only in Metropolis, but it has taken over businesses in other cities.

The company aims to be multinational and have a lot of different types of businesses.

The company started with aerospace design and acquired struggling firms like 'Inter-Continental Airlines' and 'Atlantic Coast Air Systems.'

Later, my brother renamed them to 'LexAir.' Overall, business is booming for him, and knowing what he's capable of keeps me up at night.

I don't even know what to do, and I'm powerless now.

I'm more than sure that Lena and I are alive because we haven't crossed paths with him.

Otherwise, he would've definitely worried about his 'offspring' and considered us a threat, and simply hired people to eliminate us.

I remember from Anthony's memories that Lex... clearly didn't care about us when he left, and he always pretended to be a 'brother' when he needed something from us before.

That's why Lena and I will die if we get in his way in any way.

It's a good thing that even though I acquired Anthony's memories and many of his feelings, I'm still myself and understand that it's better to quietly kill Lex...

"Anthony, are you still at home?"

Lena's voice sounded somewhat agitated.

"Yeah, I'm here."

I replied as I walked out of the room and noticed Lena sitting in front of the television while watching the news.

"Phew."

Lena exhaled with relief.

"There was a bank robbery nearby."

Lena said this while returning her attention to the television. A report from the Daily Planet was airing.

It's a pretty big and popular newspaper in the United States, especially in Metropolis.

They often try to capture Superman, the "Red Boy," and other silly names.

Now, a young, dark-haired female reporter was talking about the recent event.

"... dozens of robbers and three injured policemen. If it weren't for the timely arrival of the guy in red."

A video played in the corner of the screen showed something red moving around while scaring the robbers and stopping a bullet that was aimed at a police officer.

"There would have been casualties. The robbers are now in custody, and an investigation is in progress as they may be part of a criminal syndicate..."

"Horrible."

Lena whispered. If I hadn't known we were in Metropolis, I would have thought about the Flash, but he hadn't appeared yet.

"Yeah, but that guy in red is awesome."

I said.

"Do you think so? Perhaps he's a government experiment gone rogue... or an alien."

Lena smirked at the end.

"But still, such power is both admirable and frightening at the same time."

"Yeah."

I sighed while glancing at Lena's legs.

It took a while for her lower limb paralysis to begin. 

First, she started to feel one leg poorly, then the other... then she couldn't move one of her legs at all. 

There were doctors who conducted tests and other procedures for a long time to try to figure out what was wrong with her.

In the end, they found out she had poliomyelitis, a disease that affected her nervous system and eventually led to paralysis of the lower limbs. 

They found out too late because all the tests were expensive, and we hardly had any money then. They couldn't restore her muscles to their former state, and she still couldn't feel her legs.

Finally, there's the possibility of surgical intervention to try to restore her leg function, but it costs four hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

"I'll keep working."

Lena said this while making sure I wasn't about to leave. I glanced at the Group Chat and finally messaged a previously silent participant.

AmbitionlessShinoa: Hello...

Rias Gremory: Hi, are you another member in the chat? I've conducted a couple of experiments, and nobody sees it except me... so it seems this is indeed real. I even spent one chat point and bought some berries, and they were delicious, so I confirmed that it's not just my imagination.

God's Tongue: Berries? Something like strawberries?

Rias Gremory: No, more like plums, only juicier, and even ordinary people can eat them. There's a function to send by mail; I can send them if you want.

God's Tongue:...

God's Tongue: I'd appreciate it. Thank you...

Rias Gremory: Sent the item by mail to the participant "God's Tongue."

God's Tongue: As soon as I clicked accept, the berries appeared next to me... so it's definitely not a dream.

God's Tongue: It's quite a pleasant taste, and they can be used for my dishes! By the way, I didn't introduce myself... I'm Erina Nakiri, fifteen years old, and a member of the Elite Ten Council at Tōtsuki Culinary Academy."

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