Rewind to daytime...
As Shinji was brushing his teeth, his 8-packs showing in the mirror, he ignored the peeping ghost (who did not seem to cover her eyes properly – hey, watch it! I can see you drooling there!). Just as he was about to enter the shower for his quick morning bath, the Chat room opened with a great fanfare.
Trumpets and confetti everywhere, it revealed a surprising new update, one that seemed to target him inexplicably...
Knowing he won't get the answers he wants, he just rolled his eyes internally, all the while checking what could be new. And boy this one did not disappoint...
[Ding! New update – starting from today, group members can now travel to other members' worlds, even when there is no mission involved. However, this will cost a travel ticket (trust me, it ain't cheap bribing the other world's will to allow foreigners to meddle in the world...). Each ticket costs around 1000 Points, and can only allow them to stay in the world for ONE WEEK ONLY! Any longer, and a new ticket would need to be purchased...]
Silence reigned in the room, before erupting in a cacophony of cries.
[Dr. Killinger: Hmm...so just like what young Himiko got, except at a much shorter interval, and being more expensive]
[Himiko The Cute: YAAAY! More friends for me!]
[GoGo Zeppeli: Hot damn! More bitches to screw!]
[Belserion: Come to my world, and I'll show you why blood is red...]
[Stelle: Ooh, more trash cans for me! Oh goodie!]
[Sisconella: Wait, Shinji-san, isn't the Holy Grail War supposed to start in your world?]
FML...
Knowing the ball had dropped, Shinji had no choice but to make some concessions here.
[Shinji: Yes, the Holy Grail War will begin within this week. However, I can only guarantee two spots for members; otherwise, Alaya will capture my tracks. Trust me, I do notwant to end up as an overworked labourer who gets lynched at the end, just like a certain hero of justice who does not recognise the fact that people indeed die when killed. Anyway, you have until tonight to nominate whoever wants to join, because I can't guarantee when the war will begin. Ciao!]
Quickly closing the screen, Shinji let out a breath of stale air, as he prepared to go to Akihabara to search for any guides for Warhammer 40K (and maybe try to embolden a certain quivering Servant).
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[Shinji: Okay, who's decided to nominate themselves to come here to, *haah*, participate in the Holy Grail War...]
[Stelle: Oh! Oh! Oh! Me! Me! Uncle Yang said I can go! B-but March and my new friend Hook want to come as well...]
[Ding! As a request from a certain trash diver, the system has, once again, decided to graciously add a broadcasting service. Any and all forms of shenanigans can occur (except the sexual kind, otherwise the Interdimensional Court of Sexual Misconduct will be up my arse again). The top-most ranked channels can get special rewards as well...]
Now everyone's attention was hooked...
[GoGo Zeppeli: Damn it! But, *haah*, I made a promise with young Himiko to go to her world. Well, looks like I'll be busy packing for the trip to Himiko's world. Can't wait to find out what the world's gonna be like in the future!]
[Dr. Killinger: Well, I need to go anyways there. I need to check on how those kids are like now, not to mention a certain child by the name of Tenko seemed to be filled with intense rage the last time I saw him. Wonder if he's taken my advice...]
[Kuroneko: C'mon guys, can someone at least take in the feelings of normies like me! I never get superpowers, only stupid stuff like 'Pizza that never ends' or 'Lightsabers'...]
[Shinji: But aren't lightsabers a very potent weapon...?]
[Kuroneko: Yeah, but it's such a bitch without the Force!]
[Shinji: Haah, fine, I'll see what I can do. Meanwhile, who's the final member?]
[Kuroneko: Thanks boss!]
[Gudako: Mhmm! Let this queen declare her–]
Kaboom!
[Shinji: Wait, something's come up on my end! Just come all later when I give the invitation...]
And with a final farewell, Shinji quickly opened the stasis cube, donning his Powersuit with great furor...