"So… so big."
Tiona's eyes went wide as she stared at the massive treehouse in front of her. She'd watched it appear with her own eyes—pulled out of the wall by that strange metal zipper.
"Wait, is this a forest? There's even a moon up there?"
She breathed in, catching the faint scent of grass and earth. The cool air carried the freshness of a real forest. It didn't take long for Tiona to realize—this place was completely safe. No danger at all. Honestly, she kind of wanted to just dive into the grass and start rolling around.
"Yeah. This is the kind of place I thought would be nice—a treehouse in the middle of a forest. Natural scenery, plenty of living space. There are multiple floors inside. I wasn't sure how many girls are in the Familia, so I imagined the scale as large as possible. Once I know the exact number, I can adjust it later."
Listening to Tsuna's calm explanation, the three girls looked up at the towering structure. The top was so high they couldn't even see where it ended. A treehouse like this could easily fit the entire Loki Familia inside.
So this is what "imagination-creation" could do? For the first time, Tiona truly grasped just how overpowered Tsuna's ability was. He'd made all this—just by imagining it.
"Rookie," Tione asked, brow furrowed, "if someone got trapped in here, could they get out?"
"Basically, no," Tsuna replied without hesitation. "Unless they can use spatial magic. Anyone with that kind of ability would have to know how to set spatial coordinates properly. Otherwise, they'd risk getting sent who-knows-where."
Tsuna grimaced slightly as he remembered his little 'experiment' yesterday—opening a dimensional gate on a whim. The result? Falling out of the sky and nearly dying.
"That dangerous, huh?"
"Yeah. Space-type abilities are risky if you can't control them. But if you can, they're terrifyingly powerful. Even the strongest monster wouldn't survive a clean spatial cut. Once something's trapped in this space, there's basically no way out."
Space and time—both taboo domains. There was a reason for that: they were absurdly powerful. Anyone who even brushed close to them was bound to be strong. Tsuna just didn't know if anyone in Orario actually possessed such abilities.
For now, at least, no one could escape this place. And no outsider could come in either. "For now" was the only way he could put it.
"Let's go check inside the treehouse," Tsuna said. "I don't really know what kind of environment girls prefer, so I might need to make a few adjustments."
Adjustments? Tiona and Tione exchanged a glance. Looking at this safe, comfortable space, they couldn't imagine what needed changing. If the rest of the Familia saw this, they'd lose their minds from excitement.
"I have a request!"
Ais suddenly stood up, eyes shining.
"I want a place to train! Finn won't let me go to the Dungeon right now. Could you make a training area here?"
Her golden eyes sparkled like stars. Finn, Gareth, and Riveria had all agreed she shouldn't push herself in the Dungeon for a while—but if she had a safe place to train instead, that was fine.
Until now, Ais hadn't known how to find a place that met her standards. But now, with Tsuna here… she knew exactly who could make one.
"A training space, huh? That's not too hard."
This rest area wasn't overly complex to begin with—adding a training function wouldn't be difficult. After a moment's thought, Tsuna nodded.
"Ais, what do you want to focus on—combat experience or physical Status?"
"Is there a difference?"
"A huge one," Tsuna said. "If it's combat experience, I'll need to create an opponent that's tough to beat. Maybe even give it special traits—like absorbing magic or reflecting spells. Abilities like that would force you to adapt under pressure."
"Absorb magic? Reflect spells?"
Tiona and Tione's eyes widened. Monsters with those kinds of powers would be a nightmare for any Adventurer. If you couldn't take them down fast, an entire Familia could be wiped out.
"I want it!" Ais's eyes practically glowed. Her hunger for strength was almost tangible. She'd been frustrated for so long, unable to find a worthy opponent—but now, finally, she could feel her blood racing with excitement.
"Hold it, Ais!"
"Yeah, wait a second!"
Tiona and Tione snapped out of their shock at the same time, shouting over her enthusiasm.
"Ais, listen," Tione said firmly. "The rookie's monsters are on another level. You wouldn't stand a chance. Your magic is your strongest weapon—if it gets countered, you can't hurt his creations. And if it absorbs your magic, you'll be left completely drained. That could kill you!"
Tione's tone grew sharper. For the first time, she fully realized how dangerous Tsuna's power could be if used strategically. Just those two abilities alone—magic reflection and absorption—could turn Orario upside down.
If one of those monsters appeared in the Dungeon, every magic-user would have a meltdown. One reflected magic, one devoured it—it'd be a total disaster for any mage.
And if this rookie started creating monsters specifically designed to counter Adventurers… then not even all of Orario combined might be able to stop him. Tione finally understood why Finn had ordered absolute silence about Tsuna's abilities. If word got out, the Loki Familia would become the city's number one target overnight.
"But—"
"No buts!"
Tione shut Ais down instantly, leaning close to whisper in her ear.
"Ais, what do you think Riveria would say if she heard you right now?"
Riveria's name alone froze Ais in place. Her mind flashed to the high elf's terrifyingly stern face—complete with metaphorical demon horns—and her entire expression went pale.
"N-No… forget it."
Tione sighed in relief. Thank the gods Riveria worked so well as a deterrent. Once Ais was subdued, she turned to Tsuna.
"Rookie, you too. Be careful. Your ability's dangerous—don't spoil Ais too much. When it comes to training, she's got a one-track mind. You can't just give in."
She jabbed a finger at his chest.
"And before you use that power again, check in with the captain first. If Finn's busy, ask Loki, Riveria, or Gareth. Just don't go along with Ais's crazy requests, or something's gonna blow up."
"Got it. I'll keep that in mind."
Oh gods… Tione wiped a bead of cold sweat from her forehead as she looked between them.
The rookie's destructive potential was way beyond Ais's.