The demons in the neighboring region were simple folk. Angels might be sinful, but these demons here? Definitely not what you'd call simple.
Takumi mentally sighed. What was there to say?
"You're right—this isn't really the place to talk."
"Mr. Takumi, please, come inside."
Sirzechs finally came back to his senses. They were still standing outside. He promptly invited Takumi and his companions indoors for a more private discussion.
After all, guests from another world? This was a first.
He had heard of other worlds before, but seeing someone actually cross into theirs? That was new. The Great Red still guarded the gap between worlds, after all.
Takumi just shrugged and followed without protest.
The group made their way toward the old school building. Meanwhile, Sirzechs' subordinates surrounded the area.
Sona, arriving after noticing something was amiss, saw the scene and was immediately stunned. What had happened? Her sister was here too?
She ran over without hesitation. Being the Demon King's sister, the guards didn't stop her.
As soon as she reached the group, her sister tackled her in a cuddle. Sona was visibly flustered.
Now that Serafall had been taken care of, her curiosity grew. Who exactly were these reinforcements Rias had brought?
They were way too strong. Even the Demon Kings had been alerted?
That earlier battle... if it hadn't been stopped midway, Riser would've been reduced to ash.
Inside the old school building, Takumi and the others sat down while Rias, Akeno, and the rest prepared tea.
Sona, arriving a bit later, rushed to help and also sneakily tried to learn what was going on.
"Mr. Takumi, have you traveled to many worlds?"
Once seated, Sirzechs couldn't contain his curiosity.
"A few."
"There are a few more I'd like to visit, but I don't dare to. Too risky—I'd probably get killed."
Takumi stroked his chin.
Technically, he had been to three worlds—this one included. Loli world, Yuu's world, and now this one.
If you counted pre- and post-transmigration, maybe five?
Sirzechs was surprised.
"With Mr. Takumi's power, being killed seems unlikely. Are those worlds really so dangerous?"
"Why wouldn't I be killed? Sure, I could destroy a world right now... but there are worlds where they play marble games with entire galaxies."
"I'd be lucky to die quickly in those."
You're overestimating me.
Takumi was well aware of his limits. He couldn't handle the Star Gods yet, so if needed, he'd just flee.
He planned to visit Honkai Star Rail's side first. If the Imaginary Tree didn't react, he'd consider exploring more.
Worse comes to worst, he could always retreat.
Takumi didn't believe even the Star Gods could take on the group chat system. If they could, Himeko's side would've collapsed already.
He was curious, though—his End Cocoon was gifted by the system. It seemingly had no growth limit. If he developed his civilization enough, would it surpass the Honkai version?
Worth testing someday.
...
Sirzechs and the others were stunned by Takumi's words.
Playing marbles with galaxies?
Was this guy serious?
But he didn't seem like he was bragging...
Despite their confusion, Sirzechs refrained from pressing further.
"Now that we've covered where I'm from, do you have any more questions?"
"Ask away. I still need to find some Sacred Gears later."
Takumi smiled at the three Demon Kings.
He had already explained everything. If they had questions, better ask now.
"Sacred Gears?"
"Mr. Takumi is interested in those too?"
Sirzechs was surprised. With Takumi's strength, did he even need such things?
"Why not? They're fun collectibles."
As he spoke, Takumi casually displayed his replicated Boosted Gear.
Sirzechs went silent, eyes fixed on the gauntlet.
That... that was a copy?
He felt its power. There was no trace of Ddraig's will, meaning it truly was a duplicate.
But its power was authentic.
"Mr. Takumi... you can copy Sacred Gears?"
Beelzebub couldn't help but ask.
That kind of ability was insane!
"It's just a small skill. If I can analyze it, I can replicate it."
"I can even improve them."
The room fell silent.
Sona, carrying tea, overheard this and nearly tripped.
Where did Akeno even find someone like this?
"Miss Serafall."
"Would you like a magical girl transformation device?"
"I picked one up in my last world."
With that, Takumi pulled out a pink magic wand.
Serafall, who had been quietly watching her sister, immediately turned.
"Is that real?!"
She stared hard at the wand.
Was this a joke?
"Of course it's real. It even has power amplification features."
"Might help you boost your own strength."
Serafall's eyes lit up.
It fulfilled her dream of being a magical girl and gave her more power?
Who wouldn't want that?
"What do I have to do to get it?"
Though excited, Serafall remained calm.
She was a Demon King, after all—head of diplomacy, no less.
Not some brainless devil.
Takumi chuckled.
"Bring me Lavinia Reni from the Grigori's Grey Magic Division."
"And Ingvild Leviathan—she's a descendant of the original Leviathan, right?"
"She has the high-tier Sacred Gear: Nereid Kyrie. I'd like to copy it."
"Get those two here and this wand is yours."
"Exchanging a magic item for two Sacred Gear copies seems fair, right?"
Running around to collect people himself was too much hassle.
Let someone else do the legwork.
Sure, he could use robots, but finding certain people wasn't easy.
Having a Demon King assist was far more efficient.
Besides, Lavinia was related to Vali and Euclid Lucifuge.
Bring her here, and Vali would show up too.
Wasn't he Akeno's distant relative?
And an absolute winner in life, too!