Chapter 106: A Slice of Heaven, Grounded
These two names allowed Ren-kun to directly pinpoint their identities. It was a dark, twisted world, one where the Gastrea virus ran rampant. He didn't have a good impression of this world, or even of its so-called protagonist. In his eyes, Tatsumi was far stronger than Satomi Rentaro. Satomi Rentaro was undisciplined, all talk and no action, indecisive, unclear in his stance, and wavering. He couldn't even see his own position clearly. He was exactly the type of person Ren-kun disliked.
Saeko Busujima: "Are these two from the same world again?"
Tendo Kisara: "What you're saying is true? Are all these really Otherworlders? And can you cross worlds?"
Ren-kun: "It's up to you to judge what's true and what's false."
Tendo Kisara: "…"
Tendo Kisara silently stared at the light screen. She sincerely hoped this was real. People who can cross Otherworlds must be very strong, right? If they could kill the people of the Tendou family... for revenge. To kill those people from the Tendou family who caused her parents' deaths, she could give up everything!
Seitenshi: "@Ren Kazama, Ren-san, can you eliminate the Gastrea?"
Nami: "What are Gastrea?"
Seitenshi: "They are creatures that become monsters after being infected with the Gastrea virus."
Saeko Busujima: "Dead Bodies virus?"
Ren-kun: "It's different from the Dead Bodies in your world. Gastrea can evolve and gain stronger power."
Ren-kun: "Of course, some zombie viruses also have the power to evolve; it's just that Saeko's world doesn't."
Shinobu Kocho: "Are they similar to demons?"
Ren-kun: "Close, but they look more abstract, clearly monsters. Powerful Gastrea are stronger than Muzan."
Ren-kun briefly introduced the Gastrea virus to the Chat Group members. The Gastrea virus was stronger than the Dead Bodies virus in Saeko's world and the Demon King's blood in Shinobu Kocho's world. The Gastrea virus was originally called the Devil Virus. It could redesign organisms. In addition to analyzing the host's genetic characteristics, it would also transform them into the most suitable form. The speed at which it rewrites DNA and invades is quite unfair compared to any organism on Earth. When the internal invasion rate exceeds 50%, the host can no longer maintain a human appearance, and after their form collapses, they transform into a Gastrea. Some individuals also develop Primal abilities that were impossible during this process.
The Gastrea virus is a virus that can parasitize organisms and rewrite their genetic factors in a very short time, turning them into Gastrea. It can retain the properties of the parasitic organism, making it huge and ferocious without causing the collapse of the body. Infection occurs through the injection of the virus by a Gastrea-transformed organism; it does not spread through the air. This might be the only friendly aspect of the Gastrea virus. In the Seitenshi's world, there are no drugs that can treat this transformation; they can only inhibit its growth rate.
Shinobu Kocho: "This Gastrea virus is so terrifying!"
Seitenshi: "Ren-san! You truly know everything. Could I please ask you to eliminate the Gastrea and save this world!"
Ren-kun: "What is the star rating of your world's apocalypse?"
Tendo Kisara: "Future Apocalypse 5 stars."
Seitenshi: "It shows the same for me here."
Ren: "Oh, Gastrea are indeed easy for me to eliminate, and I can even instantly kill the Gastrea virus."
Ren: "But, I want to ask you a question."
Ren: "What do you consider to be the darkness of the world?"
Seitenshi: "It's the Gastrea virus!"
Tendo Kisara: "..."
Seitenshi immediately responded. Tendo Kisara, however, remained silent. Seitenshi... is truly naive. She has experienced more. And seen more. She clearly knows. The darkness of the world is not just Gastrea; it also includes humans and human hearts.
Ren: "Heh, are the Cursed Children Gastrea? Are they also darkness?"
Seitenshi: "..."
Ren: "There's something I need to make clear to you in advance."
Ren: "I am not a gentle and kind god, nor am I someone like Aqua who grants every wish."
Ren: "For things I like, I will gently and carefully protect them; for things I dislike, I will ruthlessly destroy them."
Ren: "If I were to go to your world, I estimate I would be unable to resist destroying humanity, or rather, killing most of humanity."
Seitenshi: "..."
Ren: "So, you'd best pray that Doom Companion does not appear, otherwise I will help you eliminate the Gastrea virus, but I will also clean out most of humanity."
Ren: "There is only one reason: I find most of the people there disgusting."
March 7th: "...This is the first time I've seen the gentle Ren say such cruel words."
Nami: "No matter what, I believe Ren's judgment."
Shinobu Kocho: "Mm, me too."
March 7th: "I also believe Ren."
Esdeath: "Does that mean this world allows killing and war? Then I'm quite looking forward to the appearance of Doom Companion."
Aqua: "Although I don't want to admit it, I want to say that idiot Ren is quite gentle. A world that even he finds repulsive... perhaps there really is something wrong with it."
Bronya: "Having had my world saved by Ren-san, I will not doubt Ren-san's actions. Seitenshi, perhaps you should seriously look at your own world."
Seitenshi: "I... I understand..."
Seitenshi gritted her teeth, clenching her fists. Has this world become so dark and twisted? Even humanity, which even a god despises... is the world beyond saving?
Tendo Kisara was in her room. She saw hope in Ren's words: the hope of revenge. The world is going to be destroyed? Humanity is going to be destroyed? Heh, let it be whatever it wants. I am already a monster born only for revenge.
*****
He closed the Chat Group. Ren's expression was calm. Every word he had just said was not a joke. The world of Seitenshi and the others was a world that disgusted him. The Gastrea virus and Gastrea were disgustingly ugly. The dark and twisted human hearts reeked from the very core.
"Ren, can you get two new outfits?" Kanae's voice came from the bathroom.
Putting aside the recent unpleasantness, Ren went to the wardrobe to get clothes. There were quite a few women's clothes inside, all either spares or for Kanae.
A moment later, two pretty young girls, clean and fair, wearing white short-sleeved shirts, walked out. Chito and Yuuri were still a little dazed. It was so warm here. Such an unreal feeling.
Chito murmured, "Is this really not a dream?"
"Ow! It hurts!" There was a sudden pain in her arm.
"Chito feels pain, so it shouldn't be a dream, right?" It was Yuuri who pinched her.
Chito glared at her: "Why don't you pinch yourself!"
Yuuri blinked her watery eyes, "But I'm really afraid of pain."
Their humorous dialogue made the three of them smile.
Since Chito and Yuuri were already very tired from their Primal world, no matter how curious they were, they couldn't resist the urge to sleep. They fell asleep directly on Ren's bed, hugging each other as if only this way could they feel real and safe. The three looked at each other and quietly walked out of the room.
Sitting on the sofa, Ren told Kato Megumi and Kanae about the situation in their world. That lonely and desperate journey made them feel pity. Kato Megumi and Kanae decided to sleep with them. Ren sighed: Is this maternal instinct?
Ren had no choice but to go find Nezuko! Demonized Nezuko! Fragrant! It seemed Kie also woke up, hearing Nezuko's movements. Without hesitation, she directly used space travel to enter the room and join the battle. This sudden attack, Nezuko couldn't refuse. Or rather, her head was already filled with pleasure, and she had no mind to refuse. Tamayo was also startled awake. Hearing the sounds, she just chuckled softly and didn't disturb them. Finally, Kie and Nezuko achieved their goal!
Sayuri, Yukino, and Eriri were all taking care of the dazed Chito and Yuuri. They had heard about the two's experiences early in the morning. Since Ren brought them to this world, he naturally had to take good responsibility. The four of them all asked Hiratsuka Shizuka for a day off. They planned to go out and have some fun together: shopping malls, amusement parks, snack streets. They would play through all of them. It was not only to help the two get familiar with the current world but also a family outing.
More than a dozen or twenty people moving together, all of them beautiful women dressed youthfully and brightly. Being surrounded by so many beauties would be too eye-catching. So Ren simply controlled their presence and aura. Such a beautiful sight, only I alone can enjoy it!
****
Where there is joy, there is sorrow. They were carefree. Many people at school, however, were troubled and annoyed.
Office.
Hiratsuka Shizuka rubbed her temples frantically. Something was very wrong. Four people, no, it seemed to be three, simultaneously asked her for leave. Yukino, Ren, Eriri. Although Eriri wasn't in her class, all three of them actually used Ren's phone to tell her about it and asked her to ask for leave on their behalf! The key was, why were they all in the same place?
She knew a bit about Ren and Eriri's situation. Moreover, the two of them walked together openly at school. Anyone with eyes could see that they were in a romantic relationship.
"That Ren-kun... he's really a handful." It was one thing for him to openly date at school, but he even dared to flirt with her! But... Yukino, what's going on with you? Those two are a young couple. What are you doing with them? Are you being a third wheel? Just yesterday, she had spoken to Haruno on the phone and said that Yukino was completely normal. Did the slap in the face come this quickly? Haruno said that she had finished her work and would have time to visit Yukino soon.
Hiratsuka Shizuka shook her head and smiled bitterly: "I hope nothing goes wrong."
Supernatural Research Club.
Miko was still sleeping. Kitagawa Marin was bored, lying on the table. Yui was constantly looking around. Today, Ren-kun, Yukino-chan, and Eriri didn't come. Eriri is Ren-kun's girlfriend. This has already become a widely recognized fact. What about Yukino-chan? Yui thought a lot. She didn't know what to do about her relationship with Ren. Thinking of Yukino's actions, her thoughts spiraled out of control.
Student Council.
Kaguya Shinomiya sat on the sofa, staring intently at the chairman's chair that Ren had made. It was empty! The chairman didn't come today! She couldn't help it and took out her flip phone. She opened her contacts. There were only two contacts: Ai-chan and Ren. Her finger trembled, wanting to press Ren's name. But after some struggle, she still didn't have the courage to press it. Gritting her teeth, she changed direction and pressed Ai-chan's name. Then she sent a message.
Hayasaka Ai, dressed as a gyaru, sat in her seat and looked at her phone. Her mouth twitched.
Idiot Young Lady: "Ai-chan! The chairman didn't come to school today!"
What's the point of telling me this? Can I kidnap him for you?
However, she quickly took action. She went out to inquire about information. She received unexpected information. Ren, Yukino Yukinoshita, Sawamura Eriri. All three of them took the day off today. Eriri... This person's relationship with Ren is unusual. She was hesitating whether to tell the young lady. Looking at the current trend, the young lady was already falling in love, and she was falling in love for reasons that even she, the maid, didn't know. If the young lady found out that Ren already had a girlfriend, she didn't know what would happen.
"Alas, it seems I need to investigate thoroughly." For this idiot young lady, she was really tired! Ugh, my shoulders feel so heavy... I want to die...
Ren and the others spent a whole day playing with Chito and Yuuri. The two girls were both innocent and cute. Everyone liked them both. Especially Sayuri, Tamayo, and Kie, who were particularly caring. Seeing this, Eriri and Nezuko felt a faint tinge of jealousy. Of course, they themselves were also very concerned about the two of them. The Night Raid members were inherently kind people, treating the two like their own sisters. Akame and Kurome even shared their favorite foods or sweets with them. This was their highest form of courtesy. Even Cocolia, for the first time in a long time, exuded motherly love, a treatment only Bronya received.
They visited all the playable areas. Although they couldn't be noticed by others, Chito and Yuuri still felt what it was like to truly be alive. The humans they had once searched for all over the world were numerous here. With so many people caring for them, the feelings of loneliness and solitude disappeared. They also saw all sorts of things they had never seen or eaten before. This place was on Earth, yet it felt like heaven.