Chapter 14: I, Eriri, Am Super Strong
At this moment, the chat group fell silent, allowing Eriri to take the opportunity to check on Megumi Kato.
"Kashiwagi Eri: Hey, hey, why is everyone quiet? Group leader?"
"Arifureta (Group Leader): ..."
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Does this mean the memory images the group leader uploaded aren't completely accurate?"
"Flower Hashira: Well... it's not too bad. After all, they're just anime Arifureta watched in her previous life, so small mistakes are inevitable."
"Flower Hashira: But speaking of which, the real-life Eriri is much cuter than the version in the memory images Arifureta uploaded."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): I agree! She's super cute, I'm in love!"
"Ashen Witch: Oh my, is the group leader trying to change the subject?"
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Uh... I think Kanae is right. Those memory images are just a reference. Our worlds are real, so it's not surprising there are some changes."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Besides, isn't this what we wanted? We didn't want Eriri to reconnect with Tomoya Aki, and now the root is gone. Isn't that delightful?"
"Flower Hashira: I agree. As long as the ending is good, it's fine."
"Ashen Witch: Well, I'll let it go this time."
"Iron-Blooded Hot-Blooded Cold-Blooded Vampire: Haha, delightful. Today, I finally saw Arifureta lose face. I'm satisfied."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): ..."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Okay, okay, it's not a big deal. Let's not dwell on it. I haven't formally introduced myself yet. Hi everyone, I'm Eriri Spencer Sawamura, an ordinary Japanese high school student. I hope we can get along well!"
"Kashiwagi Eri: You wouldn't believe it; I was so startled when the chat group invited me yesterday. I never imagined I'd join a chat group that connects to the multiverse. I'm so lucky!"
[Ding, ...]
"Kashiwagi Eri: ???"
"Chika Fujiwara: Um... why do I get the feeling you're reading that message like a script... is it just me?"
"Ashen Witch: It feels that way. Didn't you see the chat group sent an unclear announcement?"
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Eriri... think back to your recent messages in the group and then look at what you're saying now. Do you believe yourself?"
"Kashiwagi Eri: No... you guys have to believe me! I'm being sincere. Just think about it. If someone like me suddenly received a mysterious invitation, wouldn't you be scared?"
"Flower Hashira: Eriri, I believe you!!! I was startled too. And you're just an ordinary person living in a normal world."
"Chika Fujiwara: Well, that makes sense, but there's something that feels off..."
[Ding, the chat group has completed evaluating the members' strength. You can click on the member's avatar to view it.]
"Kashiwagi Eri: Uh..."
Seeing the chat group's announcement at such a peculiar moment, the group members found the group's behavior puzzling. However, their curiosity about their strength evaluations quickly took over, and they eagerly clicked on their avatars, revealing personal profile information.
Eriri was no exception. She opened her profile information.
Group Name: Kashiwagi Eri
Real Name: Eriri Spencer Sawamura
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Race: Human
World: "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend"
Strength: Universal Level/Eighth Level, Fourth Stage
"Wow, just wow! Am I really this strong? Universal Level? Destroying universes?"
Eriri was surprised to find her strength assessed at such a high level. She had initially assumed she'd be a Galactic Level, able to destroy stars, but being ranked Universal Level, and Fourth Stage, was unexpected.
Eriri then focused her attention on the group list, eagerly clicking on other members' avatars to see how the chat group evaluated their strength.
Group Name: Arifureta (Group Leader)
Real Name: Yue - Aletia Galdea Vesperitio Avatarl
Gender: Female
Age: Confidential
Race: Vampire
World: "Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest"
Strength: Extraordinary Level/Second Level, Ninth Stage
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Group Name: Flower Hashira
Real Name: Kanae Kocho
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Race: Human
World: "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"
Strength: Extraordinary Level/Second Level, Sixth Stage
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Group Name: Asuna
Real Name: Asuna Yuuki
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Race: Human
World: "Sword Art Online"
Strength: Mortal Level/First Level, Second Stage
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Group Name: Arche Eeb Rile Furt
Real Name: Arche Eeb Rile Furt
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Race: Human
World: "Overlord"
Strength: Extraordinary Level/Second Level, Fourth Stage
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Group Name: Chika Fujiwara
Real Name: Chika Fujiwara
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Race: Human
World: "Kaguya-sama: Love is War"
Strength: Mortal Level/First Level, Second Stage
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Group Name: Iron-Blooded Hot-Blooded Cold-Blooded Vampire
Real Name: Shinobu Oshino - Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade
Gender: Female
Age: Confidential
Race: Vampire
World: "Monogatari Series"
Strength: National Level/Third Level, Second Stage
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Group Name: Archangel Gabriel
Real Name: Gabriel White Tenma
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Race: Angel
World: "Gabriel DropOut"
Strength: National Level/Third Level, Eighth Stage
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Group Name: Sakura Matou
Real Name: Tohsaka Sakura
Gender: Female
Age: 4
Race: Human
World: "Fate/Zero"
Strength: Mortal Level/First Level, First Stage
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Group Name: Ashen Witch
Real Name: Elaina
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Race: Human
World: "Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina"
Strength: Extraordinary Level/Second Level, Eighth Stage
"Hmm... the strongest is Gabriel at the Third Level, Eighth Stage? Well, it's expected. Even if she's lazy, she's still an angel. A few others are stronger than I anticipated, which must be due to the power-ups Kanae mentioned from using chat group points."
Having reviewed the group's strength evaluations, Eriri understood the general capabilities of the group members. However, her own strength assessment made it clear she had been bluffing before.
"Kashiwagi Eri: Alright, I won't pretend anymore. I admit it—I, Eriri, am super strong!"