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Book 5: Chapter 37:2: Fugu Feast vs. Bitter-Gourd-Flavored Energy Bar, Part 2

I Have a Strong Presence: Speaking of which, Aki Tomoya sought me out before the world merger, wanting me to be the female lead character in some dating sim game. Then…

[TL Note: Aki Tomoya is the main character of the Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata series, which I Have a Strong Presence, Kato Megumi, is from. Here is more information about him: /wiki/Tomoya_Aki.]

He Who Knows Fate: Then?

I Have a Strong Presence: I rejected him.

Queen of Ice and Snow: Why?

I Have a Strong Presence: I’m already tired from completing missions every day. I don’t want to be involved in the creation of some ridiculous game. Another reason is the storyline. It made me uncomfortable, giving me the illusion I’m merely living a scripted life. I don’t want to have anything to do with the storyline at all.

Faillen Angel Gabriel: That feeling is quite normal, right?

Kazuma the Brute: Right, right. This feeling is normal. Had I joined the Dimension Administrators Association earlier, I absolutely would not have reincarnated into another world. Even if I did, I absolutely would not bring that idiot goddess. That idiot goddess cannot even defeat a frog. Indeed, she’s someone whose stats are all above average except for intelligence.

Umaru-chan: If stupidity had a color, it would definitely be blue.

Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Speaking of which, Kato Megumi is such a pretty girl. However, she is actually not popular because of her weak presence.

He Who Knows Fate: Kato Megumi is actually quite pretty, but she has a rather weak presence. It is still fine in the Dimension Administrators Association, but this phenomenon should be even more obvious in her daily life.

I Have a Strong Presence: Thank you for your praise. That’s why I’m doing my best to improve my ability. According to the association, I can gain fine control over the strengthening or weakening of my presence after a few more awakenings.

He Who Knows Fate: Did Aki Tomoya stop badgering you after you rejected him? He does not feel like someone who gives up easily.

I Have a Strong Presence: Indeed. He is not one to give up easily, so I recommended the Service Club to him. Just yesterday.

He Who Knows Fate: ???

I Have a Strong Presence: I told him there’s a person even more suitable to be the lead female character in the Service Club. Furthermore, the Service Club has many talents. After that, I avoided him. Although this ability feels full of malice towards me, I have to admit it is quite useful.

Iron Fist Teacher: I was wondering why I saw Aki Tomoya when I went to the Service Club today. So, it was you. However, that is fine. This will give them something to do.

He Who Knows Fate: Thinking about it that way is pretty cool.

Iron Fist Teacher: …

Solomon: Actually, Kazuma, you can give this a try. See if you can use a Poké Ball to capture that idiot goddess. After all, a goddess is not human.

Kazuma the Brute: I thought about that long ago. Unfortunately, I have not accumulated sufficient points yet. I will use a Poké Ball to smash that embarrassment of a goddess someday.

Workaholic Gil: Doctor Roman, which Singularity have you all reached?

Solomon: Ah! This. We cleared the 1st Singularity with much difficulty a while ago. How could we be that quick? Right now, we have just reached the 2nd Singularity, but the setting has turned a little strange.

He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean?

Solomon: Actually, this has something to do with you, He Who Knows Fate.

He Who Knows Fate: Huh?

Solomon: I had bound Fujimaru Ritsuka as my assistant to complete missions because I did not want to gain great power. Speaking of which, arranging for a collaborator was quite challenging; it took a lot of effort to get the application approved.

He Who Knows Fate: Stay on topic!

Solomon: Right, right. After Fujimaru Ritsuka and I completed several missions, plus the points from the daily check-in, I redeemed an incomplete immortal cultivation technique. In the end, Fujimaru Ritsuka started cultivating, and it was like riding on a rocket. She reached the Foundation Building Realm in a few short days and is heading towards the Golden Core Realm. With the martial arts manual you provided, she could already fight the weaker Servants, including those with Noble Phantasms.

He Who Knows Fate: It’s you, the wicked one, Gudako, the notorious foe who tears apart Heroic Spirits with her hands.

Solomon: Previously, it was Mash protecting Ritsuka. Now, it’s Ritsuka protecting Mash. This made Mash train even harder.

17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: According to what you said, Fujimaru Ritsuka is indeed a good seed for cultivating immortality. After all, she could raise her cultivation so quickly despite the lack of resources. This is truly not easy.

Solomon: That’s right. That’s why Fujimaru Ritsuka and I decided to raise funds to buy a cultivation technique that allows one to become an immortal. Perhaps a year later, when it is time to truly fight Goetia, I might not have to do anything. Ritsuka alone can rip him apart with her bare hands.

He Who Knows Fate: Indeed, Fujimaru Ritsuka improved rapidly. Even in my world, we would consider her a cultivation genius. Of course, she cannot compare to me.

Magus of Flowers: Tsk! How narcissistic.

He Who Knows Fate: Don’t put it that way. I’m really not being narcissistic. I am absolutely considered extremely talented among cultivators. If we measure this using luck and lifespan, I am the earliest to die in the Chen Clan. This proves that my talent is the best in the Chen Clan.

Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Alright, alright. Stop using your clan’s luck and short lifespan to measure talent. Your ancestor has already reduced the world consciousness that dared do that to ashes. Stop beating a dead horse. Explain it using more conventional methods.

He Who Knows Fate: The conventional explanation would be that I reached the Nascent Soul Realm the moment I converted to cultivation.

17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Why can’t I progress that quickly?

Magus of Flowers: That is not logical. Shouldn’t an old youkai like you be the type to accumulate strength over time, then suddenly reach the Soul Separation Realm in one go?

17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Doctor Roman, how goes the search for a Singularity?

Solomon: I’m still searching. Chaldea’s people have already agreed to your request, but they also requested that we not cause trouble in the seven Singularities, so that will take some time.

17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Alright. Go as fast as you can.

Magus of Flowers: Tsk! How can it be that easy? Yakumo Yukari, just watch as I buy the fate-severing talisman. I only need 20,000 more points. Damn it! Why is this thing so expensive?

Although Merlin kept grumbling about it, he knew buying the fate-severing talisman was necessary. After all, he knew how toxic his mouth could be. Furthermore, the fate-severing talisman had more uses than just preventing a summoning.

Merlin had even considered watching his words. However, for some reason, he could not help mocking Yakumo Yukari whenever he saw her chatting.

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The next day, loud thunder outside Babylon Labs woke Chen Heng. Furthermore, he sensed someone barging into the Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array. However, he did not pay it any mind.

The thunder continued even after Chen Heng finished washing up. Right, this was normal. After all, Chen Heng did not think anyone could travel through 20 kilometers of this lightning zone within five minutes. Those who dared to barge into this zone would not fall within five minutes, either.