For Yusei, this was a significant breakthrough.
Reconnecting the "hearts" of all people and all gods and harmonizing with them is undoubtedly a world-class achievement and challenge. On the flip side, having already gained the approval of two ancient gods, the future has become increasingly clear, with more "possibilities," and the destructive future gradually drifts away from this world.
As they chatted, Yusei began to drive Tenjo Hikari to the safe house he had previously found for Ruri and the others.
There, Rin and Yugo cheered and welcomed Yusei. Having grown up with Yusei since childhood and learning under him, they saw him as their relative and brother. Yusei, in the meantime, had been avoiding them to hide the human modification he underwent and to not scare the kids. Now that they finally saw Yusei again, they were naturally very excited.
Serena waved happily upon seeing Ruri again, but after seeing Rin, she once again fell into the existential dilemma of "Who am I, where am I, who is she?" and stood there dumbfounded.
Fortunately, Ruri had anticipated this possibility and quickly shifted the topic. So, in front of them appeared three young girls who looked identical, except for their clothes.
Even so, it's easy to distinguish them. Although the three have the same appearance and height, their physiques differ. Ruri is noticeably more delicate than the other two girls, Rin is a bit stronger than Ruri, but not by much, and Serena is entirely different. Having undergone "Duel Warrior" training, her physique is the most developed. Additionally, she is the only one to have received "Spirit Adaptability Education," providing her with substantial enhancements, making her strength remarkably distinct.
Conversely, Serena is also the one most likely to act without thinking. While Rin tends to think, her experiences with Yugo lead her to instinctively act physically… As for Ruri, although she might think about taking action, she inherits their usual habits. However, with a clearer mind and superior logic, she understands that her ability to act isn't strong. Therefore, her first move typically involves a duel.
"So you were controlled and knocked unconscious by force when you thought of dueling?" Yusei frowned, "And they targeted girls who look like Rin?"
Ruri nodded.
Yugo shouted worriedly about Rin, while Rin routinely elbowed Yugo: "Idiot, we've got Brother Youxing, so what's there to worry about?"
"Oh, right—"
Yusei was truly reliable, so when Rin mentioned Yusei, Yugo immediately calmed down.
Yusei shook his head helplessly.
Even he couldn't protect Rin every moment, especially since the surroundings would become increasingly dangerous.
"Don't worry!" Serena pumped her right arm with a fist, "You were ultimately captured because you lacked Spirit Power. By learning our dimensional technology, you can change that!"
She was very confident.
The other two girls exchanged a glance, not as confident, but hearing that they could see the legendary "Spirit" piqued their interest.
And—
As the three girls, who were as close as sisters and actually were sisters, chattered on, Tenjo Hikari suddenly looked at the surveillance screen.
On the surveillance, countless displays and billboards on buildings suddenly changed, showing the upper body of a person.
His face was stern, bald, with some mechanization and a prosthetic eye on the left side, calmly looking ahead.
Akaba Leo!
It seemed he had directly modified all the broadcast content in the entire city.
Tenjo Hikari looked at Yusei and spoke, "Yusei—"
Yusei nodded.
His lab uses future technology, so everything is independent of the network, making alteration impossible.
However, conversely, receiving the signal would be quite simple.
"I am Akaba Leo.
Tenjo Hikari.
You're watching, aren't you!"
Oh ho!? With such an opening...
Tenjo Hikari's mouth couldn't help but form a wild grin.