On the evening of the second day, Takeru specially utilized his clones to hold a unique festival within the royal capital of Marris.
Modeled after festivals from the main world, it featured specialty snacks and activities from his original world.
With Takeru's shadow clones and manifestation magic, recreating these things was exceedingly simple.
"Over here, over here!" Apart from Miki and Tsumugi, the others had at most seen such festivals on television. Thus, besides Milim, even Emilia and the others were extremely excited.
Even Beatrice, hand in hand with Takeru, gazed at the surrounding stalls with sparkling eyes, appearing very interested.
"Let's go play together." Noticing Beatrice's excitement, Takeru smiled and patted her head.
"Kumara-chan, you cannot eat this!" Not far away, Chelsea was restraining Kumara, who had transformed into a little loli, from biting the plastic wrapper encasing a candied fruit skewer.
"Delicious! Wow, what is this?" All along the way, Milim, Akame, and Kurome held their hands full of snacks: takoyaki, taiyaki, cotton candy, and various other treats. They essentially ate their way from one end of the street to the other.
"This is truly amazing! I never imagined such a festival existed in this world." Throughout the journey, watching the bustling crowd of residents, Tsumugi appeared immensely delighted.
Seeing everyone so joyful, Takeru felt his efforts were not in vain. At the very least, he had left them with many fond memories of this world.
Beyond this group, the humans residing in this world were also quite curious. It was their first time discovering that nights could be enjoyed with such delight.
Thus, throughout the entire festival, everyone appeared immensely happy. At the very end, Takeru used magic to unleash a massive fireworks display, opening the eyes of this world's inhabitants to the realization that magic, beyond its destructive power, could be applied in other areas.
After the perfect night concluded and all the attendees dispersed, Takeru, who had disguised himself as various vendors, dispelled his Transformation Technique, used magic to clean up the remnants, and dissipated into smoke.
Soon, another day passed. At the time of parting, Takeru again bid farewell to Milim, Diablo, Mjurran, and the others, then led Emilia, Tsumugi, and everyone else, vanishing from their spot and appearing in a desolate, uninhabited location.
As the final minutes elapsed, Takeru, Tsumugi, Emilia, and the others were enveloped in a special light. Then, in unison, they vanished from the spot.
With Takeru and the others' disappearance, Diablo and Milim, still in the Kingdom of Falmuth, seemed to sense something. Milim, in particular, involuntarily gazed at the sky as tears slowly rolled down her cheeks.
…
When Takeru regained consciousness, he found himself in the familiar Reincarnation Space.
Yet Beatrice and the others were nowhere to be seen.
"System, where are my followers?" Thinking this, Takeru quickly inquired.
[Ding! All followers are in another, independent space. Transfer them now?]
"Wait a moment." Hearing the Reincarnation Space's prompt, Takeru hesitated and directly declined.
Subsequently, Takeru turned his attention to the settlement notification.
[Congratulations on clearing the Reincarnation World. Commencing settlement.]
[Main Mission One: Survive for two months. (Completed)]
[Side Mission One: Explore the Jura Forest. (Completed)]
[Side Mission Two: Prevent the death of the Summoned One, Izawa Shizue. (Completed)]
[Side Mission Three: Prevent the Orc tribe's invasion. (Completed)]
[Side Mission Four: Slay the Orc Demon Lord. (Higher contribution yields higher score.)]
[Side Mission Five: Make significant contributions to the Jura Forest Alliance. (Completed)]
[Side Mission Six: Become close friends with a Demon Lord of this world. (Completed)]
[Hidden Mission One: Seize control of any nation within this world. (Completed)]
[Hidden Mission Two: Become a Demon Lord. (Completed)]
[Hidden Mission Three: Slay a Demon Lord. (Completed)]
…
[Influenced certain individuals. Score increased. Significantly influenced certain key individuals. Score greatly increased. Hunted 56 monsters. Score increased. Slain 2358 undead. Score increased.]
[Settlement complete. Congratulations on achieving a Perfect Clear of this mission world. Congratulations on obtaining an EX-Rank evaluation. Reward: 1 EX-Rank evaluation, 300,000 points, EX evaluation chest.]
[Open EX evaluation chest now?]
Seeing he had obtained an EX-Rank evaluation, Takeru was not surprised. He had exerted considerable effort in the Slime World.
"Open the EX evaluation chest." Subsequently, Takeru directly instructed the system.
[Ding! Ding! Congratulations on opening the EX evaluation chest. Congratulations on obtaining 80,000 points. Congratulations on obtaining 1 Mid-Grade Character Manifestation Card. Congratulations on obtaining 1 High-Grade Character Manifestation Card. Congratulations on obtaining 3 Mana Seeds. Congratulations on obtaining 1 Ability Draw Card. (Limited to current Perfect Clear world.)]
[Mana Seed: Upon consumption, awakens mana within the body, greatly increases mana capacity, and enhances mana affinity and control.]
[Ability Draw Card: Draw one ability.]
[Ding! Congratulations to Reincarnator No. 3, Nara Takeru, for achieving eight consecutive S-Rank or higher evaluations, and for obtaining three EX-Rank evaluations. Special chest obtained. Reincarnation Space Initial Privileges obtained.]
After the chest opening notification, Takeru noticed an additional prompt. He had once again triggered a special reward.
Setting aside the chest for now, Takeru examined the Initial Privileges.
[Reincarnation Space Initial Privileges: Privilege One: May invite two ordinary individuals from the main world to join the Reincarnation Space each month. Note: Maximum cumulative total is five. (2/5)]
[Privilege Two: Weapons and items obtained in mission worlds are no longer restricted. Manifestation is free within a certain quota. Excess beyond the quota requires normal manifestation point costs.]
[Privilege Three: Entering Reincarnation worlds no longer costs points. Item exchange and Reincarnation Space facility usage costs reduced by 20%.]
[Privilege Four: May delay personal mission time by 30 days, or delay another individual's mission time by 10 days.]
[Privilege Five: Additional 10 item slots. Followers gain 5 additional item slots.]
Looking at the Initial Privileges, Takeru was somewhat moved. He had not expected to obtain invitation privileges. The other privileges were welcome, but the first was genuinely precious.
This Reincarnation Space differed from Takeru's previous impressions… it was quite benevolent toward Reincarnators. Thus, this invitation privilege was an exceptional benefit. However, whom to invite, Takeru hesitated.
Miu and Ai were too young. Ebina was of similar age and possessed capability, but regarding her disposition, Takeru needed careful consideration.
The second privilege eliminated Takeru's concerns about manifestation limitations. Additionally, it saved him considerable points and evaluations.
The third privilege similarly conserved points, though modestly. The one hundred point entry fee was negligible. The twenty percent discount on exchanges and training space was somewhat comforting.
The fourth privilege held little significance for Takeru currently. Perhaps when he was completely invincible, he might utilize it. As for delaying others, he had yet to decide.
The fifth privilege was purely a benefit. Though not particularly impactful for Takeru presently, having it was better than not. Moreover, increasing Ram and the others' item slots to match ordinary Reincarnators' was quite favorable.
"System, open the special chest."
[Ding! Special chest opened successfully. Congratulations on obtaining 1 Top-Grade Character Manifestation Card. Congratulations on obtaining 3 Advanced Enhancement Potions. Congratulations on obtaining 1 Talent Elixir.]
[Top-Grade Character Manifestation Card: Can manifest one character from an instance world into the main world as a personal follower. May be summoned in Reincarnation Mission worlds using points. Note: The manifested character's attributes must not exceed 3000 points. Requires 70 or higher affection from the user.]
[Advanced Enhancement Potion: Significantly enhances a creature. No side effects.]
Seeing he had again obtained a Talent Elixir, Takeru was somewhat surprised. His first consumption of a Talent Elixir had yielded immense benefits.
"System, will the effects of consuming another Talent Elixir be diminished?" Looking at the system, Takeru inquired.
[Ding: The Talent Elixir can be perfectly consumed three times.]
Seeing the prompt, Takeru nodded understandingly. He produced the elixir and drank it.
Soon, he sensed special energy rapidly transforming him.
"System, I wish to manifest the items obtained in this world." As the energy reconfigured him, Takeru rapidly addressed the Reincarnation Space.