Su did not accept Takumi's invitation.
"It's better if I don't go to Tivat."
"There will be opportunities in the future."
"For now, I have to return."
"Maybe next time I come back, I can bring Paradise with me."
With that, he glanced at the items he had brought.
When Gracie heard Su say that, surprise flashed in her eyes.
If that was true, it would be amazing.
Gracie was overjoyed.
If Paradise really got sent here,
those comrades who had died in battle could be resurrected.
How could she not be happy?
"It's fine — I can wait!"
She didn't mind. She would just wait for the chance.
Su nodded.
There was nothing else to say.
He had already handed everything over to Takumi.
So he would not stay any longer.
"I'll go first, then."
"That's how it is."
"You… get stronger!"
After saying that, Su turned and disappeared the same way he had arrived.
Watching him leave, Takumi felt a little helpless.
He said nothing.
Go to the world of the Three Bunnies? As Su had just said—
Although Takumi was very strong in this world, if he rushed into the Three Bunnies' world he might truly be crushed by that Honkai God.
Sighing, Takumi fell silent.
"Let's go back."
"For specifics, I'll discuss them with you next time when I have time."
"Especially the matter of making the world float."
Takumi looked at Tianli as he spoke.
Tianli nodded.
She did not overthink it.
If the world could be made to float, that would be good.
She was not native to this world, so she knew what would happen if it continued to sink.
The whole world would perish.
That was the last thing she wanted to see.
Since Takumi suggested a plan, she trusted him.
Takumi took Gracie back to Tivat quickly.
By then the sun had begun to set over Tivat.
In the manor, Ningguang and the others chatted calmly.
Klee and the others were doing homework in the yard.
Even Himeko and Seele had come.
Hu Tao and Himeko were talking about the recent events.
After hearing the news, Himeko had brought Seele and Fu Xie here immediately.
When Takumi returned, Himeko's eyes lit up.
"Takumi!"
She called his name and looked around.
Didn't he bring anyone back this time?
Seeing him empty-handed, Himeko was a little disappointed.
They had agreed the people from their world might come again—so why did he return with no one?
"Dude, didn't you say someone was coming?"
At that point Himeko was completely crestfallen.
Noticing Himeko's expression, Takumi allowed himself a small smile.
"Were you expecting something?"
Himeko rolled her eyes.
"Nothing! I just thought there might be more arrivals this time."
She sighed deeply.
Takumi brightened.
"I didn't send anyone over this time, but Gracie and I learned a lot."
"What Su sent was a huge amount of knowledge from his world."
Then Takumi produced the items Su had given.
Himeko was stunned.
He sent knowledge? And you learned things?
"You met him?"
"Who is he?" Himeko asked, puzzled. "Who sent them?"
"Su," Takumi answered.
"Su — one of the Thirteen Heroes. He's the one I mentioned."
Himeko and Seele exchanged glances.
"So you got the coordinates to my world?" Himeko asked eagerly.
Takumi sighed.
"No."
"He won't give them."
"It's impossible."
"In his words, the Honkai God of your world is far too strong."
"I don't think I could face it. If I rushed over recklessly, I might be killed."
"So, for my safety, he erased the coordinates."
"This time he only gave us some supplies."
"I didn't bring anyone back. And it seems something happened in your world, so he returned directly."
Himeko's disappointment deepened.
Is that so?
Himeko felt helpless.
If Su refused to give the coordinates to protect Takumi, then it must be serious.
According to what Takumi said, their world was extremely dangerous.
If Takumi couldn't even defeat that opponent, how strong must that being be?
She didn't know the full extent now, but it seemed impossible even for everyone in this world together to beat that entity.
If it was really that dangerous, previous experiences be damned — if it would put Takumi at risk, they simply couldn't go back.
Sighing, Himeko fell silent and did not press further.
"Well, generally speaking, you can't go there yet."
"However, if you keep getting stronger, one day it will be possible."
"There will still be opportunities in the future."
Although she was frustrated, there was no rush.
"How long will that take?" Himeko muttered.
"Maybe by then, the collapse of our world will have already run its course."
She looked helpless again.
Takumi gave a wry smile.
"It's not that fast — don't worry."
"As far as the current situation goes, at most a few of your students will become Herrschers."
"And then a series of consequences will follow."
Himeko froze.
"What did you say?"
"How many of my students become Herrschers?"
"Oh no!"
"You told me this before!"
"Who will become a Herrscher now?" she demanded, bewildered.
Takumi chuckled.
"I reckon it will be Fu Hua."
"After all, the students you teach are disciplined and resolute."
Gracie, standing nearby, looked confused.
"Sister Hua?"
Fu Hua becoming a Herrscher?
Gracie was shocked.
Himeko's expression tightened.
Takumi nodded.
"It appears a Herrscher could become Fu Hua."
"It's impossible for Fu Hua to become a Herrscher, but a Herrscher could take Fu Hua's form."