I recently started a fan reward program for my older novels, and it's been a great way to give back to the readers who've supported me the most. Now, I want to bring the same idea here—because even though this novel is less than a year old, it deserves the same love and energy!
So far, this project hasn't received as much support as the others, but I truly believe it has the potential to grow. That's why I hope this reward system will motivate more fans to join in and help push this story forward.
Here's what you can get:
-The Top 3 fans with the highest contribution points will receive a free 3-month Patreon subscription.
-This subscription gives you full access to all chapters of this novel—around 60 chapters ahead as a thank-you for your amazing support.
-Contribution points on WebNovel come from donating power stones and leaving comments, so every bit of activity counts!
I want this to be a monthly reward, not just a one-time thing so:
-From now on, anyone who reaches 300 contribution points will also qualify for the same reward—even if you're not in the Top 3.
-This applies not only to this novel, but also to the other fanfics I'm translating, giving you even more chances to win.
How to claim your reward:
-If you're in the Top 3 or have passed the 300 contribution point goal:
-Write a review stating that you've reached the requirement.
-Include your Discord ID in that review. I'll send you the Patreon access link directly through Discord.
This is my way of giving back to the readers who've stood by me all this time. Thank you for almost 2 years of support—let's keep pushing forward together!
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When they returned to reality from the game world, Tatsuki did something else.
He killed the pollution and haze covering this world, restoring clear skies, white clouds, and bright sunlight. This was his compensation to Suzuki Satoru. Not only did he gain the Great Tomb of Nazarick and tinker with in‑game character settings, but helping Satoru's real world was no big deal, either. If he recalled correctly, many of Satoru's old guild mates had died in this harsh environment, not because they lost interest in the game, but because the broken real world had claimed their lives.
…
Ainz: "Big shots, you're incredible! Ainz Ooal Gown shall forever shine!"
Silver Wolf: "We cleared it all effortlessly. Still, it was interesting."
Ainz: "Tatsuki, thank you, boss! Finally, I get to see the sun again and breathe fresh air! This is what our world should've been!"
Tatsuki: "No problem."
He closed the chat group and noticed Marin Kitagawa and Miko Yotsuya staring at him, eyes round as saucers.
"Tatsuki-senpai… are you a god?" Miko's gaze held a hint of worship.
"Unfortunately, I am."
He said it playfully, but that didn't stop Miko from idolizing him. Fighting evil spirits, traveling to parallel worlds—he might as well be a divine being in her eyes.
"Tatsuki-kun, what did you do in that other world? Fight monsters?"
Marin pressed forward, brimming with curiosity.
Tatsuki made no move to avoid her closeness. "No, just… well, I played a VR game. Nothing more."
"Wait, you went to another world just to play a game?!"
Marin's jaw dropped – that was a new one.
"Sure, and in passing I saved a planet's environment, ensuring humanity's survival. So I guess I did something legit."
He made it sound easy, because it was easy.
Q: "How do you save a planet's environment in a few steps?"
A: 1) Activate Mystic Eyes of Death Perception. 2) Locate the lines of the pollutant. 3) Snip. 4) Turn off the mystic eyes.
Marin's eyes sparkled. "So you saved an entire world?!"
Miko was over the moon in awe. "Wow, senpai really is a god!"
They made a fuss for a while. Miko, still exhausted, went back to dozing; Marin, after a brief excitement, returned to rummaging through potential cosplay outfits. After all, that was her real passion.
Tatsuki quietly sighed in relief, hugging Megumi Kato closer onto his lap. Truly, she was best: calm and steady.
"Tatsuki-kun, that ring on your finger… when did you get it?"
Megumi pointed to a silver ring on his left ring finger.
"Oh, a friend gave it to me. We can use it for VR in that other world."
"Amazing technology," Megumi commented evenly.
"Sure. She's talented."
Tatsuki bent down, whispering in her ear, "Megumi, do you want to come to my place tonight?"
"Mm…"
Megumi pouted her cheeks slightly – one of the few ways she showed emotion with her otherwise blank face. She lifted her gaze to meet his eyes, and asked frankly, "Is it… you want to do that, Tatsuki-kun?"
"…."
He pulled an awkward face. "Megumi, you don't have to be that direct."
"I see. I just wondered." She paused. "So your main reason is…?"
"There are other people I'd like you to meet."
"Then that's fine." Megumi nodded softly.
"…."
She blinked, noticing a certain poke from him. Her eyes seemed to say: "Oh, I see you do want that!"
"Ahem."
He cleared his throat, holding her closer without further comment. Time to enjoy the moment of peace.
…
Evening.
"Mom, we're home!"
Eriri's voice rang out as they stepped inside.
Sayuri greeted them, smiling. She seemed almost like a housewife fussing over Tatsuki's coat and shoes, so he let her help him out. Right there in front of Yukino and Megumi, he and Sayuri shared a passionate kiss.
Yukino simply pretended not to see and walked off to an empty room. Meanwhile, Megumi—unnoticed by all—quietly observed mother and daughter. Especially mother Sayuri, deeply kissing Tatsuki.
Eriri growled jealously, pulling Sayuri off him. "I'm hungry!"
"Dinner's ready," Kanae called from the table.
Sayuri teased, "You're not hungry for food – you're just jealous."
"Hmph, I am NOT jealous!" Eriri flounced her twin‑tails indignantly.
"Tatsuki-kun~." Sayuri discreetly signaled.
He understood at once, tsundere mode engaged. So he seized Eriri and indulged her in a three‑minute deep kiss. When they parted, Eriri gasped for air, her face bright red.
That was when Yukino reappeared, wearing a maid outfit. A black-and-white design, half-knee length, conservative yet highlighting her elegance—personally chosen by Tatsuki. He'd also suggested cat ears and tail, but she'd sternly refused.
"All right, let's eat," Sayuri beckoned everyone.
At that moment, Tatsuki gently pulled Megumi forward. "Could you set another place? This is Megumi Kato, my girlfriend."
He used the term girlfriend without hesitation.
Megumi's eyes lit faintly. "Hello, I'm Megumi Kato. Sorry to intrude."
"Wah! K-Kato Megumi?! Since when did she get here?" Eriri leapt back in alarm. Where did Megumi come from?
Sayuri and Yukino were also stunned. When…? They never even noticed her!
Tatsuki shrugged, "Megumi's presence is naturally low. Plus she has a superpower that helps her remain unnoticed. Actually, I walked in holding both her hand and Eriri's."
"Wha? But Tatsuki was holding my hand!"
He flicked her forehead, "Dummy, I've got two hands."
Yukino was aware that Megumi was one of Tatsuki's girlfriends.
Meanwhile, Sayuri felt a bit uneasy. She had just kissed him so passionately with Megumi standing right there. Noticing her concern, Megumi spoke up softly.
"Sayuri-onee-san, no need to worry. I don't mind. On the contrary, I hope you accept me as well."
"!"
Sayuri beamed. "What a sweet girl! Come, let's have you sample my cooking. Tatsuki says it's quite good."
"…"
Eriri pouted, muttering, "Mom, you never treated me so gently!"
They all sat around the table, chatting easily. Sayuri and Megumi talked about light topics, never prying into her background, trusting Tatsuki's judgment. Kanae also showed Megumi warmth—she could sense Megumi's pure feelings for Tatsuki. The dinner felt like a friendly family gathering.
Yukino watched enviously, uncertain how these modern high schoolers could so easily share a man. Even Eriri's mother was involved! She frowned and cast an involuntary glance at Tatsuki's face, forgetting to look away.
Everyone else at the table noticed Yukino's intense stare—but nobody pointed it out. They exchanged understanding glances. Tatsuki caught Eriri stepping on his foot.
"Ow… Eriri, what's that for?"
"Hmph!" She turned her head, refusing to answer.
…
When dinner was over, and everything was cleared away, Tatsuki took a quick shower. Then Yukino, in her capacity as a maid, started doing his laundry—underwear included.
"I swear, it's like living as an emperor," he remarked cheerfully.
Megumi told him she'd already said she'd be staying overnight at a friend's place, so she wouldn't be going home. The implication was obvious. Excited though he was, there were introductions to do.
…
He first took her to Kie's home.
"This is Megumi Kato, my girlfriend."
Hearing that, Kie, Tamayo, and Nezuko were only mildly surprised. They quickly accepted her. They even showed off their demon forms. Megumi was curious but politely didn't pry—someone else's secrets, after all.
Tatsuki, noticing their demon forms, recalled something. They hadn't tried them in intimate encounters. Especially Nezuko, who would transform from petite to tall, busty, and mature. He resolved to try that sometime.
Next, they stopped by Cocolia's place. She had nothing pressing to do, so she spent her days enjoying everyday life with Sayuri. Seeing Megumi, she was as calm as ever. She offered a gentle, dignified smile.
"She feels like quite a noble lady," Megumi commented afterwards, as they headed out.
"Before, she was basically a lord," Tatsuki explained, making her quite formidable.
Megumi's eyes flickered. "Impressive," she said softly.
"After this, we'll go meet more people. Former assassins, actually."
"Assassins?" Megumi repeated, intrigued. Maybe like those men in black suits from TV?
They arrived at the first-floor apartment, rung the doorbell.
"Coming," said a cute voice.
It was Kurome, wearing pink pajamas with a teddy-bear motif—super adorable! Tatsuki couldn't help patting her small cheeks; Kurome accepted it happily. She considered him the one who reunited her with her sister and saved them all—he was her heart's devotion.
"Master, what brings you here?" she asked, head tilted.
"I'm introducing a new family member."
"Ooh!" Kurome now noticed Megumi.
In the living room… well, it hardly felt like an assassin hideout. Rather warm and homey.
"Hey, watch out! You have to dodge that attack."
"Shut it, Leone – it's your fault."
"Stop quarreling, the enemy's about to move!"
Mine, Leone, and Chelsea were in comfy clothes, huddled at a PC game, occasionally bickering and inadvertently showing a bit of skin. Sheele sat on the couch knitting a scarf—probably picking up that skill from Sayuri.
Akame, dressed in the same pink teddy pajamas as Kurome, was munching on meat, looking quite content.
Najenda wore a black vest, hair in a side ponytail, seated at another computer. She'd taken quickly to it and might be searching for abnormal events that might show up in Tatsuki's world.
"Yo, Tatsuki. You're here?" said Leone, pinned by Mine in a headlock.
"Hey," the others chimed in, setting aside what they were doing.
Tatsuki introduced Megumi, and none of them raised objections. Not like they could, but they welcomed her politely. Leone and Chelsea, however, kept exchanging secretive glances with Tatsuki. That didn't escape Mine, who frowned at them. They're up to something…
Once the brief introduction was done, Tatsuki and Megumi took their leave.
…
Moments after they left.
Mine promptly confronted Leone and Chelsea: "Why were you making suggestive eyes at Tatsuki just now?"
"Huh?" Everyone else pricked up their ears too, focusing on them.
Chelsea didn't know what to say, but Leone just grinned, arms behind her head. "We did it, obviously. That night we pretended to be drunk— me, Chelsea, plus Cocolia and Kanae— we had a group session."
"…"
One sentence plunged the room into a stunned silence.
…
Megumi's thoughts after leaving: "They didn't feel like assassins at all—just normal, cheerful people."
"In a new world, they no longer need to be assassins," Tatsuki explained with a smile.