Chapter 10: Group Chat — Return Confirmed
Silence didn't last long.
The moment the last portal closed, the space around Haruto stabilized completely. The world of Douluo Dalu, once filled with pressure and divine presence, now felt… empty.
Like something important had been removed.
Because it had.
Haruto didn't stop walking.
Didn't look back.
Didn't react.
But then—
A familiar notification appeared.
Not in front of him.
Not in the world.
But directly in his mind.
[ MULTIVERSE GROUP CHAT ]
The chat had been quiet since the return.
For a moment—
Nothing.
Then—
It lit up.
[Gojo Satoru]:
yo
[Gojo Satoru]:
yeah im back
[Gojo Satoru]:
ngl that was fun
[Rias Gremory]:
I've returned as well.
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ I made it back safely~
[Artoria Pendragon]:
Return confirmed. No abnormalities detected.
[Gojo Satoru]:
so we just gonna act like we didnt just wipe gods?
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ wiping gods sounds so casual when you say it~
[Gojo Satoru]:
what? thats literally what happened
[Rias Gremory]:
He isn't wrong.
[Artoria Pendragon]:
It was… instantaneous.
[Gojo Satoru]:
still kinda crazy tho
[Gojo Satoru]:
like peak god king??
[Gojo Satoru]:
gone
[Gojo Satoru]:
just like that
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ you sound impressed~
[Gojo Satoru]:
im not impressed
[Gojo Satoru]:
im offended
[Gojo Satoru]:
i didnt even get to do anything
[Rias Gremory]:
You never do when Haruto acts first.
[Gojo Satoru]:
wow
[Gojo Satoru]:
thats actually disrespectful
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ but it's true~
[Artoria Pendragon]:
The outcome was inevitable.
[Gojo Satoru]:
yeah yeah
[Gojo Satoru]:
still
[Gojo Satoru]:
free exp tho
[Gojo Satoru]:
im not complaining
[Rias Gremory]:
The EXP distribution was… abnormal.
[Artoria Pendragon]:
It exceeded expected parameters.
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ I feel much stronger~
[Gojo Satoru]:
same
[Gojo Satoru]:
kinda feels like we skipped a few steps
A short pause.
Then—
[SYSTEM]:
Stat Synchronization Complete
[SYSTEM]:
Displaying Updated Status Panels
[ STATUS — RIAS GREMORY ]
Level: MAX → Overflow Growth
EXP: Overflow Stabilized
Stats:
• Power: Transcendent ↑
• Magic: Transcendent ↑
• Control: Perfect
New Skills Gained:
• Destruction Authority (Awakened)
• Gravity Collapse Field
• Demonic Core Amplification
Passive:
• Devil King Lineage — Enhanced
[Rias Gremory]:
…My Destruction Power evolved.
[ STATUS — GOJO SATORU ]
Level: MAX → Overflow Growth
EXP: Overflow Stabilized
Stats:
• Cursed Energy: Infinite+ ↑
• Control: Absolute
• Efficiency: Perfect
New Skills Gained:
• Infinity — Absolute State
• Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void (Refined)
• Spatial Authority Resistance
Passive:
• Six Eyes — Perfect Calculation
[Gojo Satoru]:
oh
[Gojo Satoru]:
oh thats nice
[Gojo Satoru]:
yeah im broken now
[Gojo Satoru]:
even more than before
[ STATUS — KURUMI TOKISAKI ]
Level: MAX → Overflow Growth
EXP: Overflow Stabilized
Stats:
• Time Control: Absolute ↑
• Spirit Energy: Transcendent
• Precision: Perfect
New Skills Gained:
• Zafkiel — Full Manifestation
• Time Clone Army (Enhanced)
• Temporal Reversal (Limited)
Passive:
• Nightmare Core — Stabilized
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ how dangerous~
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
I like it~
[ STATUS — ARTORIA PENDRAGON ]
Level: MAX → Overflow Growth
EXP: Overflow Stabilized
Stats:
• Mana: Transcendent ↑
• Strength: Transcendent
• Endurance: Absolute
New Skills Gained:
• Excalibur — True Release
• Dragon Core — Perfect Sync
• Holy Authority Manifestation
Passive:
• King's Presence — Absolute
[Artoria Pendragon]:
…My power has stabilized at a higher state.
The panels paused.
Then—
One more appeared.
[ STATUS — HARUTO V. MIYAZAKI ]
Level: MAX (LOCKED)
EXP: ∞ (Overflow Ignored)
Stats:
• All Parameters: Unmeasurable
Skills:
• All — Unrestricted
Passive:
• Administrator Authority
• System Override
• Absolute Existence
Silence.
[Gojo Satoru]:
yeah im not even gonna comment on that
[Gojo Satoru]:
thats just unfair
[Rias Gremory]:
…As expected.
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ completely broken~
[Artoria Pendragon]:
Beyond calculation.
Then—
The system flickered again.
Different this time.
Heavier.
Like something new was being added.
[ NEW FEATURE UNLOCKED ]
Gift Package System
A new panel opened.
[ GIFT PACKAGE — ADMIN ACCESS ]
• Daily Package
• Event Package
• World Completion Package
Gojo leaned back wherever he was, clearly interested.
[Gojo Satoru]:
ohhh now THIS is what im talking about
[Gojo Satoru]:
free stuff system?
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ how generous~
[Rias Gremory]:
What does it contain?
The system responded immediately.
[ FIRST-TIME GIFT PACKAGE ]
Rewards:
• Points +50,000,000
• Random Skill Ticket ×3
• Rare Equipment Box ×2
• Passive Upgrade Stone ×5
[Gojo Satoru]:
yeah okay this system loves us
[Gojo Satoru]:
im not complaining anymore
[Artoria Pendragon]:
These rewards are… substantial.
Then—
Another notification appeared.
[ NEW MEMBER INVITE DETECTED ]
Sending Invitation…
The chat paused.
Then—
A new name appeared.
[Alpha]:
…This is… not Shadow Garden's network.
Silence.
Then—
[Gojo Satoru]:
oh?
[Gojo Satoru]:
new person?
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ welcome~
[Rias Gremory]:
State your identity.
A short pause.
Then—
[Alpha]:
I am Alpha.
[Alpha]:
…Who are all of you?
Gojo immediately replied.
[Gojo Satoru]:
depends
[Gojo Satoru]:
you strong?
[Alpha]:
…Yes.
A pause.
Then—
[Gojo Satoru]:
nice
[Gojo Satoru]:
youll fit right in
Kurumi giggled softly through text.
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ how welcoming~
[Rias Gremory]:
You've been added to a multiversal system.
[Artoria Pendragon]:
You may review your status shortly.
[Alpha]:
…Understood.
Another system panel appeared.
[ NEW MEMBER STATUS INITIALIZED ]
• Alpha — Synced
• System Integration: Complete
Gojo leaned back, clearly entertained.
[Gojo Satoru]:
man this keeps getting better
[Gojo Satoru]:
new members
[Gojo Satoru]:
free loot
[Gojo Satoru]:
and god farming
[Gojo Satoru]:
best system ever
A pause.
Then—
[Gojo Satoru]:
so
[Gojo Satoru]:
what now?
[Rias Gremory]:
We continue.
[Artoria Pendragon]:
Agreed.
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ of course~
Gojo smirked.
[Gojo Satoru]:
yeah
[Gojo Satoru]:
figured
Then—
[Gojo Satoru]:
hey haruto
Silence.
Then—
[Gojo Satoru]:
next time
[Gojo Satoru]:
let me fight something
[Kurumi Tokisaki]:
Ara~ good luck with that~
[Rias Gremory]:
Unlikely.
[Artoria Pendragon]:
Statistically improbable.
[Alpha]:
…Is he always like this?
A pause.
Then—
[Gojo Satoru]:
wow
[Gojo Satoru]:
even the new girl is judging me
The chat slowed.
Then—
A final message appeared.
[Haruto]:
Soon.
Silence.
Then—
[Gojo Satoru]:
oh?
[Gojo Satoru]:
now im interested
The chat dimmed slightly.
Waiting.
Because now—
It wasn't just a group.
It was growing.
Stronger.
Bigger.
And far more dangerous.
The next stage had already begun. 😈