At Yae Miko's Residence
Yae Miko had no idea that her best friend had just sold her out.
All she saw was the rare, amused smile on Ei's face—one she hadn't seen in a long time.
"Hey, hey, hey, Ei, what's so funny?" Yae Miko asked, tilting her head curiously.
"Nothing much. It's just that the other party already agreed. When there's time, I'll take you to meet Yuki." Ei replied with a light chuckle.
"Huh? They agreed?" Yae Miko blinked in confusion, glancing around. There was no sign of any communication—no letters, no messengers, not even a trace of another person nearby.
"I didn't see anyone. How did you even contact them?" She narrowed her eyes playfully. "Don't tell me you ran into a ghost?"
"You're the one who's seeing ghosts!" Ei shot back, exasperated. "I'm an Archon! No evil spirit would dare come near me!"
She gave Yae Miko a flat look before adding, "Our method of communication is beyond your understanding. Don't pry too much into it."
But the more mysterious Ei acted, the more Yae Miko's curiosity burned.
"Ugh, what's with all the secrecy?" she huffed. "This 'Yuki' person… Could it be some secret little boyfriend you've been hiding away somewhere?"
Ei froze for a second, then glared daggers at her.
"Keep talking, and I'll cut you down. Have you ever seen me get close to any man?"
"True," Yae Miko mused, tapping her chin. "At your age, you're probably never getting married~"
"I really will cut you!!!"
"Help! The Raiden Shogun is murdering people!!!"
Ei unsheathed her blade, and Yae Miko immediately bolted, laughing and begging for mercy at the same time.
Meanwhile, in the Chat Group…
Suddenly, Artemis from the Type-Moon world sent a message.
Moon Goddess: "Huh? What's this 'Arena' thing for?"
Young Miss of the East: "It's a special space where group members can battle each other!"
Inazuma's Shadow Warrior: "Exactly! You can fight using virtual avatars at full strength!"
Sword Saint Heir: "Come to think of it, the last time this was used was when Ei and Huaizhu fought!"
Young Miss of the East: "Hehe, I got completely wrecked by Ei-nee!"
Inazuma's Shadow Warrior: "The gap in power was too big. But if Huaizhu keeps training, she'll surpass me soon."
Moon Goddess: "In that case, I wanna try it out!"
Sword Saint Heir: "If you're going in, Artemis, you'll need an opponent!"
Vase Leader: "Yeah, but count me and Saeko out. We're just normal humans—we can't compete with you gods!"
Moon Goddess: "Then I challenge @Nearly Omnipotent Yuki!"
Nearly Omnipotent: "Huh?"
Heir of the Shizuma Style: "Huh?!"
Everyone was stunned. The difference in power between Artemis and Yuki was like heaven and earth—they weren't even on the same level. Challenging a multiversal-tier being? Unheard of.
Moon Goddess: "Hehe, I just wanna see how big the gap really is!"
Surprisingly, her boldness sparked the others' curiosity too. Just how different would Yuki's level of power be?
Nearly Omnipotent: "Alright. If you really want to see, I'll oblige."
Yuki accepted.
[Moon Goddess has challenged Nearly Omnipotent to a duel.]
[Spectating is now available!]
One by one, the group members' consciousnesses entered the spectator space.
Their avatars materialized in a vast, blank void.
The original four members—who had met before—exchanged knowing glances. This was about to get interesting.
"Seitenshi-sama, it's so good to see you again!"
"Good afternoon, Saeko-chan!"
"Hello, Ei-nee!"
"Huaizhu, it's been a while!"
After exchanging warm greetings, the group turned their attention to the arena.
There, standing imposingly, was a massive white machine—its design vaguely resembling a humanoid robot.
"Is that... Lady Artemis? She looks quite different from the Moon Goddess of myth..."
Seitenshi, her snow-white hair cascading elegantly over her formal dress, stared at the mechanical figure with a slightly puzzled expression.
"True," agreed Saeko, adjusting her school uniform as her violet locks swayed. "I knew she was a mechanical lifeform, but I didn't expect this kind of appearance."
Noticing their gazes, Artemis cheerfully waved from the arena.
"Hey there! First time meeting in person!"
She then glanced down at her massive frame and chuckled awkwardly. "Though I gotta admit, this body is kinda inconvenient for socializing..."
Realizing how intimidating her size must be, she sheepishly added, "Uh, don't get me wrong—I'm not offended or anything!"
Huaizhu, dressed in her traditional flowing robes, quickly shook her head. "No, no! We didn't mean anything by it!"
"It's fine, really!" Artemis assured them, then mused aloud, "But yeah, maybe I should look into switching to a more compact model later..."
The others blinked at her casual remark. A goddess casually talking about changing bodies like it's no big deal... Then again, the idea of a mechanical deity having a gender at all was already mind-bending enough.
"Where's Yuki?" Ei suddenly asked, noticing that only Artemis stood in the arena.
As if on cue, a dazzling portal—resembling the depths of the cosmos itself—materialized above the stage. From its swirling starlight, a lone figure emerged.
And the moment the women below caught sight of him, their breath hitched.
He was... breathtaking.
His features were sculpted perfection, every movement exuding effortless grace. An otherworldly aura surrounded him, radiating a magnetism that was impossible to ignore. Words couldn't do justice to his presence—it was like staring at the sun, blinding yet impossible to look away from.
Stepping fully out of the portal, Yuki took a moment to survey his surroundings, his gaze calm yet piercing.
Interesting!
With just a glance, Yuki saw right through the arena's secrets.
On the surface, it looked like an ordinary fighting stage—but in reality, it was an infinitely expanding space, completely separate from the spectator area where Ei and the others stood.
In other words, no interference was possible between the fighters and the audience.
Perfect for all-out battles.
Yuki mentally assessed the space's structure and was mildly impressed.
"Incredibly stable. Even with my current power, breaking through this dimension would be impossible."
And those higher laws woven into the arena's fabric…
"This chat group's power is at least one level above Omniversal—maybe even beyond that."
"Possibly something even greater than a Beyond-Omniversal entity…"
But that realm was still far beyond him.
For now, I should focus on earning enough intimacy points to reach OAA's level.
"Is something wrong?"
Yuki's voice, smooth as jade, snapped the four women out of their daze.
Blushing faintly, they finally regained their composure.
"You're… really Yuki-kun?"
Saeko was the first to speak, though the question was unnecessary.
"Of course," Yuki chuckled. "Unless there's another man in our six-member group?"
His gaze lingered on her for a moment.
Ah, Saeko…
The violet-haired beauty radiated the elegance of a Yamato Nadeshiko, her demeanor both refined and deadly.
And that infamous scene from the anime?
Yeah, that left quite the impression.
"Right, of course!"
Saeko laughed softly, shaking her head. "Forgive me. Seeing you in person was just… overwhelming."
Her usual cool, composed expression melted into a gentle smile—the perfect blend of regal grace and quiet warmth.