"Please!"
Without hesitation, the High Elf Archer knelt on the sofa, pressing her hands together in a prayerful pose as she squinted her eyes at Eriri with a pleading expression.
"If you have any requests, just tell me! As long as it's something I can do, I'll definitely agree without hesitation!"
"It's not that serious."
Eriri gently patted the High Elf Archer's shoulder.
"Anyway, the designated invitation ticket refreshes in a bit. If your sister doesn't manage to draw the purchase right this time, I'll invite you myself."
"Mm! Thank you so much!"
Hearing that assurance, the High Elf Archer immediately brightened up with excitement.
Seeing her younger sister so overjoyed, Frelia couldn't help but smile warmly as well.
Still, she made up her mind—if she failed to obtain the invitation ticket herself, she would transfer one million points to Eriri when she invited her sister into the group.
"No need to be so polite~"
Eriri smiled and gently pinched the High Elf Archer's flawless cheeks—the soft, tender feeling under her fingertips was quite pleasant.
"Hehehe~"
The High Elf Archer giggled foolishly and didn't move away. Instead, she leaned a little closer, allowing Eriri to pinch her cheeks more comfortably.
The designated invitation refresh was scheduled for noon—only two hours away.
During that time, Eriri didn't leave the elves' residence.
Though she was curious about the forest-built city, she found it far more relaxing to stay in the room—teasing the High Elf Archer and chatting with Frelia.
As for properly exploring the elven capital, she could do that later when she began building the group's base.
...
Soon, noon arrived, and the designated invitation tickets officially refreshed.
The chat group instantly became lively.
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 7, Stage 2): Eriri, the invitation tickets just refreshed! Time to draw for purchase rights! @Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9)]
[Arifureta (Level 7, Stage 4 / Group Leader): @Everyone, come out! Don't miss your chance to draw for the slots!]
[Arche (Level 7, Stage 2): I've been ready! Just waiting for Eriri to send the Red Packet!]
[Rias (Level 7, Stage 2): Sona's been telling me she wants to join the chat group lately. As her childhood friend, I have to make it happen! Hopefully, I can get the purchase right again this time.]
[Akeno Himejima (Level 7, Stage 1): Ara ara~ Rias, let me help you out! With the two of us, our luck should be much better.]
[Koneko Toujou (Level 7, Stage 1): President, me too! I'll help!]
[Rias (Level 7, Stage 2): Koneko, don't you want to invite your sister?]
[Koneko Toujou (Level 7, Stage 1): The president's matter is more important. As for my sister… that can wait.]
[Rias (Level 7, Stage 2): I see. Then I'll count on you two.]
[Keika Kiyotaki (Level 3, Stage 7): Designated invitation ticket, huh… If I get one, I think I'll invite little Gin.]
Although Keika Kiyotaki had only recently met Sora Gin in reality, the images she had seen in the shared memories made her quite fond of the four-year-old girl.
So she didn't mind spending one million points to invite her into the chat group.
After all, she didn't have anyone else in mind anyway.
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 7, Stage 2): That's a great idea!]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 7, Stage 2): I've missed out twenty-one times already! I refuse to believe I won't get it this time!]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 7, Stage 2): Good luck! I don't need to buy one anymore, hehe~]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 7, Stage 2): Stop saying that every time the tickets refresh!!!]
Within seconds, the chat group feed filled with messages.
When Eriri entered the chat group, she didn't say much—everyone already knew how the drawing for the purchase rights worked.
Even the newcomers who had joined the group just over half a month ago already understood how things worked, thanks to the explanations from senior members.
So after saying just a few words in the chat, Eriri directly sent out a random Red Packet containing 660,000 points, divided into sixty-six shares.
Within just a few seconds, the entire Red Packet was snatched up, and the luckiest member was soon revealed.
[Ding! Congratulations to group member "Tina (Level 7, Stage 2)" for obtaining the right to purchase this round's designated invitation ticket.]
[Tina (Level 7, Stage 2): Huh? So I got the best luck this time...?]
...
"Onee-chan, how did it go?"
On the sofa in the living room, the High Elf Archer lay sprawled across Eriri's lap, asking Frelia curiously.
Since Eriri had already promised to step in if necessary, the High Elf Archer wasn't worried about whether her sister managed to get the ticket or not—she was simply curious.
"Unfortunately, I didn't get the purchase right."
Frelia looked at the result showing she'd received over twenty thousand points, and a trace of regret appeared on her face.
Getting that much indicated her luck was quite good—it was more than double the average share, after all.
Unfortunately, Tina had drawn over fifty thousand points, easily securing the invitation ticket with overwhelming luck.
"It's fine! I can still join the chat group anyway."
"Mhm."
Frelia nodded and turned to Eriri beside her.
"Eriri, I'll transfer you one million points. Use them to buy Arelis an invitation ticket."
She was about to send the Red Packet when she realized that her ability to do so had been disabled.
Just then, Eriri's calm voice rang out.
"I temporarily had Little Skirt disable your Red Packet feature. Keep that one million points for yourself—they're of no use to me anyway."
"But..."
Even though Eriri had said that clearly, Frelia still felt uneasy about accepting such generosity without giving anything in return.
After all, this favor had been requested by her younger sister, not something Eriri had volunteered to do.
In her view, one must always offer compensation when asking others for help.
However, before she could even finish speaking, Eriri cut her off firmly.
"No 'buts.' Since you've already accepted the 1.5 billion points I gave you, are you really going to act polite over something this small?"
As she spoke, Eriri's gaze locked sharply onto Frelia's eyes.
Feeling that intense stare, Frelia's confidence faltered, and she quickly looked away, avoiding eye contact.
At that moment, Eriri's voice came again—softer, but carrying undeniable authority.
"Besides, the only reason I agreed to Arelis's request is because I like her. If it were someone I didn't like, do you think I would have said yes?"
"I understand."
Frelia let out a small sigh and stopped arguing.
Meanwhile, lying on Eriri's lap, the High Elf Archer's cheeks flushed deep red after hearing Eriri say she liked her again.
Her heart, already beating quickly from being so close to Eriri, began to race even faster.
Of course, Eriri noticed her reaction—but she said nothing, simply smiling as she gently ran her fingers through the elf's soft hair.
...
At the same time, Tina, who had won the lucky draw, immediately purchased the newly refreshed designated invitation ticket from the system store and used it.
Thus, the twenty-third member to be invited through a designated ticket joined the group.
[Ding! Enju Aihara (Level 7, Stage 1) has joined the chat.]
[Enju Aihara (Level 7, Stage 1): I've finally joined the chat group! Tina-chan, thank you~]
[Tina (Level 7, Stage 2): It's no problem.]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9): Enju-chan, welcome to the group~]
[Enju Aihara (Level 7, Stage 1): Mm-hmm! Thank you, Eriri-nee! I can finally be in the same chat group as you!]
Originally, Enju Aihara used to address Eriri directly by name in her usual tsundere way. However, since all her friends around her called Eriri "Onee-nee," she eventually changed her way of addressing her too.
[Sakura Tohsaka (Level 7, Stage 2): Enju-chan, welcome to the group!]
[Rin Tohsaka (Level 7, Stage 2): Welcome, welcome!]
[Shouko Nishimiya (Level 5, Stage 2): Enju-chan, welcome!]
As Enju's close friends, Sakura and the others were quick to come out and greet her warmly.
Of course, Arifureta and the others also joined in to welcome her.
Just as everyone was happily chatting away, a different type of system message suddenly appeared prominently at the top of the chat.
[Ding! Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9) has invited Arelis (Level 1, Stage 3) to join the chat.]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 7, Stage 2): Another newcomer! And this time, Eriri invited her directly!]
[Arifureta (Level 7, Stage 4 / Group Leader): Arelis? That's Frelia's younger sister, isn't it!]
[Kanae Kocho (Level 7, Stage 2): Mm, I remember that name. She often appeared in Frelia's memory projections—and it just so happens Eriri is with Frelia right now.]
[Frelia (Level 7, Stage 1): Yes, Arelis is my younger sister. I hope everyone will take good care of my foolish little sister.]
[Arelis (Level 1, Stage 3): Sister, I'm not foolish! I'm super clever, okay?]
[Arelis (Level 1, Stage 3): Hehe~ Hello everyone, I'm Arelis! I finally joined the chat group! I've been waiting for this day for ten years!]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 7, Stage 2): Welcome to the group!]
...
Just as Eriri expected, the members didn't show the slightest dissatisfaction over the High Elf Archer's sudden addition. Instead, they all welcomed her warmly.
Even those who had repeatedly missed out on invitation tickets—like Ruri Gokou, who had failed twenty-two times—joined in the cheerful greetings.
After Arelis joined the chat group, Frelia quietly transferred all of her remaining points to her sister through private Red Packets, not keeping a single one for herself.
For her, improving her own strength was no longer urgent. What mattered most was ensuring that her sister gained enough power to protect herself from the gods of this world.
As for her own growth, she could take her time once she had more points later.
...
After dealing with the invitation ticket matter, Eriri, Frelia, and Arelis didn't leave the house right away. Instead, they sat down in the living room to enjoy lunch together.
The meal, naturally, was prepared by Eriri.
Though it came from her storage system as pre-made food, its taste was no different from the exquisite dishes served at formal banquets.
Just like how Nanami Aoyama had been won over the first time she tasted Aoi Kujou's cooking, both Frelia and Arelis immediately surrendered to the overwhelming flavor.
For elves who had eaten nothing but leaves and fruits for thousands of years, such delicacies were beyond description.
The meat dishes, in particular, completely captivated them.
Although elves typically ate only leaves and fruits, that didn't mean they couldn't eat meat—it was simply that doing so helped maintain the balance of the forest's ecosystem.
If they hunted animals for food, the forest's wildlife population would soon dwindle, leading to an ecological collapse. Thus, they had always refrained from eating meat.
However, after tasting Eriri's cooking today, it would be difficult—if not impossible—for Frelia and Arelis to return to their old diet of leaves and fruits.
While they could endure it if necessary, it would surely be torture.
Fortunately, this problem was easily solved. The location Eriri had chosen for the construction of the World Gate was not far from Frelia's home.
If the sisters ever got cravings, they could simply pass through the World Gate to visit the Saekano world and enjoy proper meals.
Moreover, Eriri had already installed a fully equipped kitchen in their home—complete with all necessary cooking utensils.
If the two elves were willing to learn, they could easily cook for themselves.
As for ingredients, they could simply trade with any member from the modern worlds.
By the time they finished lunch, it was already one in the afternoon.
Finally, Eriri, Frelia, and Arelis left the house and began strolling leisurely through the forest-built elven city.
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