It was already evening when Megumi Kato saw Asuna again. She looked at the glowing Asuna and a question mark slowly formed in her mind. "Asuna, what kind of cosmetics did you use? Why are you suddenly so radiant after just taking a shower?"
Looking at Asuna's current state, Megumi Kato was quite puzzled. Asuna's hair was still damp, clearly indicating she had just finished bathing.
The sudden inquiry caused a flicker of embarrassment to cross Asuna's eyes, but she quickly adjusted her composure. "I was just too exhausted before. Now that I've showered, I feel completely refreshed. It's perfectly normal."
A trace of suspicion flashed through Megumi Kato's eyes. *Is that really all it is?* However, she didn't press the matter. She simply nodded and headed downstairs with Asuna to find Ren Isana.
Picking up Ren Isana, who was in a particularly good mood, the three of them headed toward the restaurant. The school was quiet now; there were very few students in their area. Fortunately, the on-campus restaurant stayed open at all hours.
Otherwise, everyone would have had to leave the school just to find a meal. After finishing their dinner at the restaurant, the group spent some time strolling around the campus until eight or nine in the evening before returning to the dormitory.
The people who had been out wandering were also returning, making the dormitory area much livelier. More than half of the students had gone back to their own homes, while the rest planned to stay behind to focus on their cultivation.
Just as Ren Isana and the others returned to the dorm, Sora arrived for a visit with Kumo in tow. The two girls were wearing nothing but a fresh change of clothes, looking as if they had just stepped out of the bath. Seeing them like this, Ren Isana found nothing unusual about it.
"Class Rep, we've come to play!" Sora greeted him with a happy smile as soon as she entered. She then pulled out various grilled skewers from her Spatial Ring, which she had bought from outside.
Asuna was also in Ren Isana's room. Seeing the food Sora brought out, she couldn't help but laugh. "Aren't you afraid of getting fat? I see you drinking milk tea and eating late-night snacks every day."
Despite her words, Asuna went over to help move the table so they could sit. The visitors weren't shy and sat down directly in Ren Isana's room. Soon, the table was covered with a wide variety of food.
"I'm not afraid! With [True Qi] in my body, how could I possibly get fat? We're here today to ask for advice, so of course we had to prepare some delicacies!" Sora giggled, completely unconcerned.
Ren Isana and Asuna also took their seats. The room's door and the balcony windows were open, allowing the outside breeze to flow in. Before long, the savory aroma of the food Sora had brought filled the entire dormitory.
"What questions do you want to ask?" Ren Isana inquired as he picked up a chicken wing skewer and handed it to Asuna before grabbing a skewer of chicken cartilage for himself.
"It's about the second Magic Power source, of course! After some guidance from Kumo, I feel like I can do it too, but... I don't have much confidence. So, I wanted to ask if you could help me, Class Rep?" After Sora spoke, she pressed her hands together in a pleading gesture.
She hadn't gained much during this trip to the other world, so she planned to spend the upcoming time completing that magic. As the creator of the second Magic Power source, Ren Isana should have a way.
"No, you can only rely on yourself for that. However, I have a better idea now. If you're interested, you can go and try your luck," Ren Isana said, looking at her with a hint of amusement.
Given her aptitude, it would be impossible for her to complete it that way. Ren Isana didn't intend to give her the [Third Magic] either, but he had a fairly good idea.
Hearing Ren Isana say this, everyone was stunned for a moment. Sora asked in confusion, "Does the Class Rep have an even better method?"
Kumo also looked over. A method other than the second Magic Power source? Could she use it too? If she could, she definitely wanted to be involved.
She would never complain about having too much Magic Power; in fact, she wished her Magic Power would never run out. Did Ren Isana have a better channel now?
"Go to the world of the No. 3 Dimensional Rift. Over there, you can participate in the suppression of Heretic Gods. If you manage a solo kill, you can become a God Slayer, but that's impossible for you. So, you'll have to gang up on them," Ren Isana slowly explained the situation regarding the God Slayers.
"Slaying gods? Ganging up? Does ganging up on those gods make your Magic Power stronger?" Asuna was also quite surprised. She looked at Ren Isana with doubt, while the others also turned their gazes toward him, waiting for him to continue.
Ren Isana finished the chicken cartilage in his hand, tossed the skewer aside, and picked up another piece of BBQ. "Yes. As long as you participate in the suppression of a Heretic God and it's resolved, you can share in the Excelia, thereby increasing your Magic Power capacity. Quite a few seniors have been involved in this."
He explained the situation to everyone. After hearing Ren Isana's explanation, their eyes immediately lit up. If that was the case, they really could participate.
"Holy crap, why didn't you say so earlier!" Sora was shocked and excited at the same time. Why hadn't he mentioned such a good thing sooner? If she could truly increase her Magic Power capacity, she would definitely take part.
Ren Isana looked at her speechlessly. "Say it earlier? I only found out not too long ago myself. I just returned from there before you guys came back, and I only learned about it after meeting some seniors."
Seniors? Standing to the side, Asuna seemed to hear a sensitive word, and her gaze immediately swept over. Ren Isana had met some seniors while she was away?
"Wow, wow, wow, that's amazing! Kumo, let's go tomorrow. This is like a World Boss raid!" Sora became incredibly excited, turning to her best friend without a second thought.
Seeing her friend's agitated state, Kumo rolled her eyes. She ignored the frantic girl and instead asked Ren Isana, "Class Rep, those gods should be quite hard to encounter, right?"
If they were easy to find, the matter would have spread long ago instead of being known only within specific circles. If Ren Isana hadn't gone there himself, he probably wouldn't have known either.
Ren Isana nodded and continued his explanation. "Heretic Gods aren't actually proper deities. Besides descending naturally, they can also be pulled down through summoning. However, summoning them is a bit hard on the shrine maidens."
He explained the method by which Heretic Gods descended. As Ren Isana continued, Sora fell silent. It was a bit difficult; knowing about it was one thing, but it was useless without a target.
"Class Rep, did you hunt those Heretic Gods before? Do those seniors just stay there and camp for them?" Kumo asked curiously.
Ren Isana nodded. The image of Fattaha's legs flashed through his mind before he explained, "I've killed them before, and I know a senior who possesses [Precognition]. If you want to go, I can help you contact her."
Kumo's eyes lit up. [Precognition]—if that was the case, it really was possible to find a Heretic God. Sora, standing nearby, said with even greater excitement, "Then let's go to the No. 3 Dimensional Rift next!"
With someone to help them find a Heretic God, they had to go no matter what, right? Increasing Magic Power was increasing their own strength, which was vital for them.
"Sorry to trouble you, Class Rep. Please help us contact that senior!" Kumo nodded with a serious expression. She naturally didn't want to let such an opportunity slip by.
Seeing this, Ren Isana simply took out his phone. "I'll send her a message and ask her to come over. It seems she hasn't left the school either."
With that, Ren Isana found Fattaha on his contact list and sent her a message, asking her to come to his dormitory.
Seeing Ren Isana add someone's contact info just like that, Asuna was also a bit curious. Was that senior very beautiful? She knew Ren Isana's aesthetic tastes very well.
If she were even slightly ugly, Ren Isana probably wouldn't have added her. Even if she had [Precognition], he might have just learned the [Precognition] himself.
Regarding Ren Isana's talent, everyone was actually quite clear in their hearts that it was definitely not as simple as mere learning. Having spent so much time together, they had long since noticed how absurdly gifted Ren Isana was, even if no one said it out loud.
Utaha Kasumigaoka, who was busy typing away in her own dorm, was startled when she suddenly received a message from Ren Isana. Seeing the content, her eyes immediately lit up. He was inviting her over to discuss hunting a Heretic God?
Seeing the message, Utaha Kasumigaoka felt a surge of energy. After replying to Ren Isana, she hurriedly got up to change her clothes, pulling on a fresh pair of black stockings. Once dressed, she rushed toward the location Ren Isana had sent.
*Is Junior Ren Isana planning to hunt another Heretic God? If so, I definitely have to participate... and inviting me out so late at night!*
After sending the message, Ren Isana waved his phone. "Alright, she'll be here in a bit. You can discuss the details with her then. If we're going to act, it's best to bring everyone else who's still at school. You won't be able to take down a Heretic God with just the few of you."
Kumo and the others nodded. They understood this point perfectly. They would ask the others later, but they were sure everyone would be interested.
The group continued eating the BBQ. About ten minutes later, Ren Isana's phone rang. Utaha Kasumigaoka had arrived downstairs. Seeing the message, Ren Isana stood up and walked to the balcony, where he spotted Utaha Kasumigaoka standing below.
"Senior, just jump up! I won't bother opening the door for you," Ren Isana shouted down to Utaha Kasumigaoka. She wasn't some defenseless person; this height was nothing to her.
Utaha Kasumigaoka was briefly stunned by Ren Isana's words. In the next moment, she suddenly noticed a very beautiful girl appearing beside Ren Isana, sizing her up with a scrutinizing gaze!