Chapter 499: Abnormalities in Gintoki's World! Offline Gathering Ends!
[Sakata Gintoki: Ren, thanks.]
[Ren: Hehe, you weren't unconscious at all.]
[Sakata Gintoki: Uh, Gin-san was too tired and was resting.]
[Ren: I still need to remind you to be careful. That Night King Hosen was an Aberrant, but he's just one of the doomsday factors in your world. I still haven't figured out the factors behind his aberration.]
The first Aberrant encountered was the Colorless King from Mikoto Suoh's world. However, the one in Gintoki's world was strange; there were no traces within the entire universe. This was unlike what a 5-star or 6-star doomsday should be. Fulfilling his duty, Ren still kindly reminded him.
[Sakata Gintoki: Thanks for the reminder. I'll be more careful.] This near-death experience made him feel a sense of urgency.
[March 7th: Huh? Did you encounter a strong enemy? Our time was frozen before.]
[Ren: Strong enemy… You're overthinking it. It's precisely because he was too weak that I didn't stream. A guy I could crush with a single thought.]
Esdeath's eyes flickered. "Is there an enemy in Gintoki's world that even you can't ascertain?"
Ren took a big gulp of beer, his expression helpless. "I don't know if he's strong, but he's certainly bizarre and reclusive. In short, there was nothing special gained, just dealt with a small fry."
[Exusiai: You explored the entire planet and didn't find the enemy?]
"No." Ren gently shook his finger. "I explored the entire universe, and there were no traces."
"Can't find anyone in an entire universe? Isn't that very dangerous?" March 7th blinked her colorful eyes in shock.
As the Trade Envoy, Tingyun had a good memory for data. "As far as this humble one knows, the doomsday level in Gintoki's world isn't very high, is it?"
Ren spread his hands. "Perhaps that doomsday factor is special. Everything will have to be seen when it appears."
[Erza: Regarding Doomsday…] Everyone talked more and more on the topic.
"???" Alice and Ikumi Mito, these few huskies mixed in with wolves, looked utterly bewildered. Doomsday! Beyond the universe! What was all this?
Alice subconsciously tugged at Erina's skirt. She seemed to be silently and earnestly listening.
"Hmm?" Erina frowned, looking at her. Alice didn't speak, merely winking, trying to use her eyes to ask what was going on. Erina could roughly understand and only shook her head slightly. She didn't know much either. For now, she could only jot down what she heard.
"…" Alice was too lazy to complain. You don't know anything yourself, yet you're listening so intently?! It seemed they could only listen obediently.
The two-hour banquet ended happily. There were performances to liven things up: Vivi's graceful dance, Inori and Sylvia's beautiful singing, and even Aqua's ornamental banquet magic, Nature's Beauty. There were no major mishaps, and everyone's interactions were harmonious, except for Kiana and Sirin, and Aqua and Fufu, who caused some amusing jokes.
After the banquet, Ren didn't keep everyone long. The main reason was the consumption of doomsday points. He cleaned up the mess in an instant and said to Erina and the others, "This gathering ends here. Thank you for your help."
Erina said, "It's nothing. Compared to your help, Ren-kun, this is insignificant."
A slightly tipsy Rindo Kobayashi leaned on Momo. "That's not help from him. You have to pay for it, you know."
"…" As soon as she said that, Hisako and Erina's smiles froze.
"Pay?" Alice and the others keenly sensed that something was amiss.
Ren waved his hand. "Those matters are separate. I'll send you back first." Now he just wanted to go home and take a hot bath. Without hesitation, he activated his spatial power and transferred everyone back. Yamauchi Sakura and Kaori Miyazono even had a lot they hadn't had a chance to say. Ren thoughtfully left them his contact information.
"We're back?" Alice looked around; this was indeed Erina's home. Ren and the others were no longer there. She could finally ask without reservations. "Erina, is there some kind of transaction between you and him?"
Erina's face flushed. "N-no... there's no transaction." But her flustered speech made it seem suspicious.
"Miss Alice, everyone, please go back and rest. Erina has been overworked." The reliable Hisako decisively issued an eviction notice.
"Tsk." Alice clicked her tongue and left with her cooking equipment. The others also tactfully left.
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