To welcome Rosen's arrival, Tokisaki Kurumi had dressed up early and was waiting in the park.
However, while waiting.
She unexpectedly encountered three hooligan-like blonde youths.
They were originally just wandering the streets, but they never expected to meet such a beautiful girl here.
Her long black hair was tied into two braids, gracefully falling over her shoulders.
Her slender limbs made one feel as if they would break with just a little force.
A cascade of bangs covered the left half of her astonishingly beautiful face, while on the other side, a wine-red right eye and lips as delicate as cherry blossoms were revealed.
Her brows exuded a devilish charm that could captivate any man with just a single glance.
Her skin was as fair and smooth as a pearl, making one envious.
Tokisaki Kurumi originally didn't want to bother with these people.
But just one exchange of glances caused these three delinquents to feel an uncontrollable excitement.
"Little sister, all alone? I know a good place we can go to have some fun."
The three surrounded Tokisaki Kurumi.
Because Tokisaki Kurumi was sitting on a bench, after being blocked from three directions, an ordinary person would have nowhere to escape.
Seeing this, Tokisaki Kurumi sighed slightly.
She rarely had the thought of not killing anyone, but this time, someone actively sought her out.
Just then.
Tokisaki Kurumi suddenly noticed a light gate appear beside her, visible only to her.
Realizing that Rosen was about to arrive, the girl no longer intended to let these three delinquents off the hook.
Thick, inky shadows immediately appeared beneath her feet, and countless pale arms dragged them into the abyss amidst their terrified screams.
As the shadows disappeared, a male figure slowly walked out of the swirling light gate.
Seeing this, Tokisaki Kurumi immediately retracted all her spirit power, tidied the dust on her clothes and the unpleasant smell from the delinquents.
Then, she flashed an elegant smile at the black-haired youth who appeared.
Looking at the refreshing smile that curved at his lips, Tokisaki Kurumi's heart stirred.
The last time they met was when she and all the other group members met in person; there was basically no time they met privately.
The only time was when she was targeted by the Darkness Devil and rescued by Rosen.
It was from then on that Tokisaki Kurumi completely lost any resistance towards Rosen.
"Mr. Rosen, welcome."
Tokisaki Kurumi even slightly pinched the hem of her skirt.
Hearing this, Rosen didn't ask about the lingering spirit power in the air. He looked at Tokisaki Kurumi, nodded, and smiled, saying, "It's our second meeting."
"Yes, but it's only been forty-eight hours since our last meeting."
Tokisaki Kurumi nodded and said.
"If calculated by the time flow in our respective worlds, that's true. But based on the time spent with Makima, it's been at least a week since we last met."
"That's true. Mr. Rosen, would you like to go somewhere else first?"
"No need, let's just stay here. After all, I'm not here for a picnic."
"Actually, I'm not in such a hurry. After all, I've waited for decades, and waiting a few more days won't hurt. I should properly host you, Mr. Rosen."
"You can enjoy life after everything is settled. Besides, this isn't really a big problem."
Rosen shrugged.
"It's a good thing you had some sense and knew to escape immediately after realizing you couldn't defeat the Primordial Spirit, otherwise it would have been difficult to save you."
"Huh? But didn't you say the Primordial Spirit wouldn't kill me?"
Tokisaki Kurumi asked innocently.
"I really won't kill you, but sealing you away and handing you over to the other three Magician for research is perfectly doable."
As he spoke, Rosen rubbed the bridge of his nose in resignation.
"Compared with the other Group Members, you're still a little too impatient."
Thanks to his advice, Tokisaki Kurumi was no longer as stubborn as in the original story.
Yet, when compared with the rest, her temperament was still too hasty.
Frieren's entire clan was wiped out by the Demon Race, leaving her the sole survivor, yet she waited for centuries without rushing.
She wasn't idling away—she kept learning new magic, stockpiling mana, strengthening herself.
All to personally crush every last demon in the world one day.
Therefore, unless something special came up, she eagerly joined every group mission.
In contrast, Tokisaki Kurumi was a troublesome little brat.
"I understand what Mr. Rosen means—the best scenario is to grow stronger before changing history—but sadly, even if I collect every spirit crystal, it would still be only a fraction of the Primordial Spirit's power. And that's almost impossible; the other spirits aren't pushovers."
"My growth has a ceiling I can see at a glance…"
Tokisaki Kurumi sighed.
After all, before learning the Plot, who could have guessed her power came from the very enemy she hated?
"Stick with the chat group; getting stronger is only a matter of time."
Rosen figured that, barring accidents, a new group quest would pop up this time.
If Kurumi simply took part, she'd earn at least two or three thousand Points—no Gacha needed; direct enhancement would already boost her plenty.
"Let's get to business. Before we start, there's something you must know."
"What?"
Seeing Rosen's serious expression, Tokisaki Kurumi straightened up.
"After returning thirty years into the past, I don't intend to kill the Primordial Spirit."
"What?"
Kurumi had assumed Rosen would discuss a battle plan against the Primordial Spirit.
From their last clash, her full strength was nothing more than a plaything in the Primordial Spirit's eyes.
The pressure the Primordial Spirit exuded had felt even heavier than when she'd faced the Darkness Devil.
Never had she expected to hear the one sentence she dreaded most.
And it came from Rosen—the person she trusted and relied on most.
"I know you're anxious, but hold your horses."
Rosen opened the livestream while explaining why the Primordial Spirit couldn't be killed.
"The Primordial Spirit is the source of every spirit; if she dies, every spirit—including you—will vanish."