Takumi brought Bronya directly to the research institute of Vill-V.
Now a group of people were packing up.
Everyone had received Vill-V's notice.
In addition to Vill-V, Herta was also there.
Even Ruan Mei came.
When Takumi saw Ruan Mei, he was a little surprised.
"Ruan Mei, why are you here too?"
"Aren't you managing that other matter?"
Ruan Mei had always been in charge of matters at the trial field.
So she wasn't handling it anymore?
"Ignoring it for now."
"I've given them two upgrades."
"There are still several stages to go."
"Now that the rules are active, that world has gained a lot of benefits."
"So for a while, I don't need to worry about it."
"Compared to that, I'm more interested in the new research."
"Especially involving other dimensions."
After all, Ruan Mei's research goal had always been to explore other dimensions.
Now there was an opportunity.
So naturally, she would study it thoroughly.
Hearing this, Takumi didn't ask further.
Since that side was stable, Ruan Mei could do as she pleased.
Once Vill-V finished preparations,
everyone gathered together.
Seeing this, Takumi stored them all into his imaginary space.
With everything done, Takumi set out.
Since that side hadn't been scanned yet, Takumi had to travel there himself.
Otherwise, he would have teleported directly. But the distance wasn't a problem.
It was easy for Takumi to reach his destination with his speed.
After some time, Takumi arrived at the central area of the circle.
Upon arrival, he released the group.
He also constructed a platform.
This was to prepare for the upcoming research.
Once everyone emerged, they began sensing the environment.
Takumi also began his inspection.
There was definitely something different about the center.
After careful sensing, Takumi found that the rules here were even more active.
He wanted to see what lay beyond this place once it opened.
Thinking of this, Takumi looked toward Vill-V and the others.
They had begun setting up various instruments.
Everyone could feel the strange energy here.
So they were eager to begin research.
Once everything was ready, Takumi said:
"Proceed as we discussed earlier."
"Next, I'll open the dimensional membrane. You gather the data."
He started giving instructions.
Everyone nodded.
But just as Takumi was about to act, Herta spoke up:
"Wait!"
"I think we should keep our distance."
"Who knows if something will crack or explode underneath when it opens?"
"If danger arises, you might survive, but we could be toast."
"This place isn't like the others."
Herta felt something was off.
To be safe, it was better to stay cautious.
Ruan Mei nodded in agreement.
"True."
"Better to be safe than sorry."
She agreed with Herta's warning.
It made sense.
Takumi considered it and agreed.
That was the right call.
He also added an extra layer of protection for everyone.
Even if something fatal happened, he could revive them.
Takumi also activated Prometheus's signal device.
He completed what Prometheus hadn't finished.
Now, Prometheus could join the experiment too.
With all that done, Takumi began.
As he opened the dimensional crack, the surrounding rules suddenly surged.
Powerful auras burst outward.
Takumi was startled by the surge.
He quickly took action to restrain the rules.
Otherwise, those energies could have killed everyone.
It's all Herta's fault for jinxing it!
Grumbling internally, Takumi moved swiftly.
He activated a suppression field.
Instantly, the energy was contained.
The rapid changes startled everyone.
Their instruments were working overtime.
As they stared at the data, everyone was shocked.
"Good grief!"
Herta was stunned.
Seeing this, everyone rushed to record the data.
Vill-V stared at the crack Takumi had created.
She could clearly see the dimensional membrane.
And the membrane was thin.
"Takumi, want to try breaking through it?"
Vill-V looked at him with excitement.
Maybe it could be fully opened?
Takumi heard her and finally inspected the dimensional membrane.
Seeing how thin it was, he was shocked.
Was this why the rules were so active?
He examined further.
Energy was continuously flowing here.
This flow was stimulating the rules.
These forces were acting like nutrients.
Feeding and energizing the rules nonstop.
That's why they were so hyperactive.
Like fertilizer.
Takumi directly synchronized with the rules and carefully sensed the area.
Even incomprehensible rules were surging here.
On close inspection, the membrane wasn't broken.
The continuous power flow came from those rules.
They served as a conduit, absorbing energy constantly.
Seeing this, Takumi quickly understood.
"Energy from beyond the dimension?"
He felt the power and began analyzing it.
It was unbelievable.
It could enhance rules to their maximum potential.
This energy was likely what fueled those strange rules.
Compared to this, Honkai energy seemed weak.
So if one wanted to control new rules, this was the key.
Takumi started his analysis.
After absorbing a trace of the energy, he studied it intensely.
The others also became busy.
What they discovered was incredible.
At the same time, they were also nervous.
This energy was deadly.
Without Takumi, if they had opened it alone, the rules would've scrambled their minds.