Hachiman and Mio, standing behind Takeru, watched the melancholic group, feeling somewhat uneasy.
Although the time they had spent together wasn't long, Mio and Hachiman had come to regard everyone as friends.
Now, facing what seemed to be a permanent separation, it was inevitably hard to let go. Despite the reluctance, they were somewhat accustomed to such scenes.
"I understand. So, Master, when will you leave?" Hearing Takeru's words, Yusuke was silent for a moment before speaking softly.
"When this mission concludes. Perhaps today, or perhaps we still have some time." Hearing Yusuke's words, Takeru directly stated.
"In other words, Master plans to kill Jesby now and complete the mission, correct?" Hearing Takeru's words, Yusuke Yotsuya quickly grasped the key point.
"Correct."
"Can you wait? Even just one or two more days. I truly want to receive more guidance from Master." Hearing Takeru's words, Yusuke bit his lip and knelt on one knee before Takeru.
"Master, I beg of you!" Seeing Yusuke's action, although still somewhat confused, Keita imitated Yusuke and knelt on one knee before Takeru.
"Master, don't go!" Yuka, Iu, and the others tightly grasped Takeru's sleeves.
Looking at everyone with tearful eyes, Takeru's heart was also heavy. Parting moments are always hard. But one cannot remain in one place forever. Especially for Takeru and the others, they had families in the main world and needed to continuously complete missions in the Reincarnation Space. They could not stay in one instance world.
"I understand. Two days from now, I will kill Jesby. That should be our time to say goodbye." Looking at them, Takeru was silent for a moment before speaking.
"Yes. Thank you, Master!" Hearing Takeru's words, although reluctant, everyone responded loudly.
"Alright, everyone should return to training now." Shaking his head, Takeru showed a helpless expression.
"Yes!" Hearing Takeru's words, everyone took one last look at Takeru before returning to their positions and diligently training.
"Sorry, Mio, Hachiman. We may need to wait another two days." Looking at the two, Takeru spoke softly.
"No. You resolved this matter. Without you, relying solely on us would have taken much longer. Besides, an extra two days of training isn't a bad thing." Hearing Takeru's words, Hachiman directly shook his head.
"Yes, I think so too." Hearing Hachiman's words, Mio echoed.
"By the way, Takeru, apply the gravity enhancement to me too. I've already received your training for so many more days than Ritsu and the others. I'm sure Ritsu will be very envious when we return." Suddenly, Mio smiled and said to Takeru.
"Is that so? I understand." Looking at Mio's sincere smile, Takeru smiled back.
…
In the blink of an eye, two more days passed. Amidst everyone's reluctant gazes, Takeru executed Jesby...
With Jesby's death, Takeru and the others' figures quickly dissipated from the other world.
Takeru, Hachiman, and Mio directly returned to the Reincarnation Space. As for Yusuke and the others, they were summoned by the Game Master.
Seeing Takeru and the others vanish before them, everyone felt an indescribable sense of loss.
"Now, Knight Glenda Carter. As compensation, you may ask one question." In the special space, the Game Master addressed Glenda, who had already undergone three class changes.
"How do dragons appear in our world?" Hearing the Game Master's words, although Glenda wanted to ask about Takeru and the others, recalling Takeru's admonition, her rationality suppressed her emotions.
"There exists a small hole connecting the two worlds. This hole continuously expands, and eventually, dragons will emerge from there. Goodbye." After speaking, the Administrator quickly vanished.
Yusuke and the others returned to the real world. Upon returning, Yusuke quickly took out his phone and dialed Takeru's number. Although the call connected, no one answered.
After trying repeatedly, he could only despairingly accept this fact. His life then returned to tranquility. Every day, he attended school, trained, and meditated.
On the third day, he received a letter. The sender was Takeru.
Inside the envelope was a letter Takeru had prepared before the mission, along with a card containing one million five hundred thousand...
The amount wasn't enormous, but for students like Yusuke and the others, it was undoubtedly a fortune. Takeru left this money for Yusuke and the others to use where needed.
As for how to use it, Takeru completely entrusted the decision to Yusuke. Yusuke could even secretly keep it for himself. Takeru had explained everything in the letter.
However, Takeru chose Yusuke because he knew Yusuke was not that kind of person. Takeru didn't know if this would help everyone. Even a small assistance would be enough.
"Master!" Looking at Takeru's letter and the bank card, Yusuke's tears fell again. He did not conceal it but informed Iu and the others.
After everyone learned of the letter and bank card, no one suggested dividing it. They likewise entrusted it to Yusuke for safekeeping, trusting he would use it for the best purposes.
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Takeru, back in the Reincarnation Space, naturally knew nothing of subsequent events. Upon returning, Takeru received numerous notifications from the Reincarnation Space.
[Congratulations on clearing. Beginning settlement.]
[Main Mission One: Survival (Completed)]
[Main Mission Two: Complete two parallel world training missions (Completed)]
[Side Mission One: Clear within two months (Completed) (Cleared within one month, evaluation increased)]
[Side Mission Two: Kill Dragon Bishop, Lagee (Completed)]
[Side Mission Three: Kill Darassuede Dragon (Completed)]
[Side Mission Four: Kill Dragon Bishop, Jesby (Completed)]
[Side Mission Five: Change class ten times or more (Completed)]
[Hidden Mission: Number of related personnel deaths during mission (Fewer deaths, higher evaluation. No evaluation bonus if more than three deaths) (Zero deaths, evaluation greatly increased)]
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[Significant impact on key individuals, evaluation greatly increased. 366 monsters slain, evaluation increased. Impact on certain individuals, evaluation slightly increased.]
[Settlement complete. Congratulations on obtaining S+ rank evaluation. Reward: One S-Rank evaluation, 120,000 points, S Evaluation Chest.]
[Open S Evaluation Chest now?]
"Open." Takeru had no hesitation regarding this.
[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining Advanced Character Manifestation Card x1, Equipment Slot Expansion Permit x1, Advanced Enhancement Potion x2, Special Monster: Attribute-less Slime.]
"Slime?" Hearing the system's prompt, Takeru was stunned. He hadn't expected to obtain a monster, and an Attribute-less Slime, the newbie monster of ordinary worlds.
Although he had recently encountered a slime destined to become one of the Octagram, Takeru did not believe the adorable slime in his hand could become such an existence.
"It came from an S-rank chest. It should have some practical use." With some anticipation, Takeru examined the soft, adorable slime in his hand.
[Special Monster: Attribute-less Slime. A slime with weak combat power, yet possessing infinite possibilities.]
[Talent Skill One: Devouring Evolution. This small body, given time, can devour even dragons. Triggers evolution based on devoured items. Can devour organic and inorganic matter.]
[Talent Skill Two: Infinite Reproduction. As a slime, with sufficient energy, it can divide infinitely.]
[Talent Skill Three: Mimicry. By devouring objects, it can mimic them. However, its essence remains a slime.]
Looking at the slime in his hand, Takeru marveled. The core of its three talent skills was the first, Devouring Evolution. With that skill, the other two support skills became extremely powerful.
Shaking his head, Takeru stopped focusing on the soft, adorable slime and looked at the system prompts.
[Manifest equipment: Sword, Axe, Armor, Staff, Robe... Goblin corpses, Kobold corpses... Dragon corpse?]
Seeing the prompt, Takeru directly ignored the swords, axes, and other equipment. They were incidental junk equipment from the other world's class changes, useless to Takeru. He could manifest superior equipment at any time.
Although such equipment wouldn't grant special attributes to the wearer, its defensive capabilities were tangible.