The morning sun shone brightly, and Mio, lying in bed, slowly began to wake up.

After opening her eyes, she saw a beautiful blonde girl lying beside her.

But Mio wasn’t surprised, because this was the very girl who had reincarnated her into this world.

Mio leaned in closer to look at the girl’s face.

(So cute.)

But the girl slowly opened her eyes, and Mio greeted her.

“Good morning, Eve.”

“Good morning to you too, Little Mio.”

“Eve, why are you here?”

“There was trouble in the Celestial Realm of the original world. I escaped to this world to be safe.”

“What happened?”

“Well, I was the one who sent you to this world, right? As a result, my energy was detected, and they’ve sent who knows how many people to chase me.”

“What should we do?”

“Don’t worry, the higher-ups don’t know I have the ability to create portals between worlds. Aside from my parents and you, no one knows.”

(But maybe my mom told someone. I vaguely remember the Queen of the Underworld, An’ya, got along well with my mom when I was little… though it’s a bit hazy. Whatever, no use thinking about it now.)

Mio let out a sigh of relief.

“Then Eve, can we be friends?”

“Of course we can. But those two little ones on the other bed are sleeping deeply. Let’s go outside to talk.”

“Okay.”

After a moment, the two of them went outside.

“Eve, once I have an army of thousands, let’s fight back. And there’s also the Sword Dance tournament. The other Elf Kings will grant small wishes.”

“I hope so. I’ll also teach you a simple everyday technique.”

“What kind of technique?”

“Wormhole. Inspired by Doraemon’s Anywhere Door — you can go anywhere you want, but only within this world.”

“Can I teach it to Mireia and Yugudora too? So they can escape if there’s danger?”

“Of course. You could even suddenly appear in front of a god.”

“That sounds like a death wish.”

“But about that tournament you mentioned — I don’t agree just yet. You need to get used to this body first. Otherwise, aim for the one after next.”

“I think I’m doing fine. I’ll find time to practice.”

Suddenly, Eve placed her glowing hand on Mio’s head.

“Huh?”

“Giving you the wormhole technique.”

“Thanks.”

“No problem.”

“By the way, do you know what the Fire Elf King looks like? I forgot the illustration in the novel.”

Eve summoned Volume 20 of Bladedance of the Elementalers.

“Take a look.”

Mio took one glance and was shocked.

“What’s wrong?”

“That red-haired kid is the Fire Elf King, Volcanic?”

“You’ve met?”

“Yesterday.”

“Did you fight?”

“No. But today Mireia and I are going clothes shopping.”

“Was the money you used from someone named Dragon Wind?”

“Yeah, how’d you know?”

“This world has a kind of magical TV. You made the headlines.”

“No way, he’s just a boxer!”

“But he’s one of the best boxers in this world.”

“Still, I knocked him out with just a light tap.”

“You’re using a Saint Body that’s a fusion of Holy King, Angel, and Saintess. If you use your full power, you could destroy those four Elf Kings.”

“Really?”

“Absolutely.”

“How does that compare to the gods of the Celestial Realm you told me about in the original world?”

Eve paused at Mio’s question.

“I don’t know.”

“You don’t know?”

“Sigh… I’ve never fought one of the main gods, so I really don’t know.”

“Then what level are the people chasing you?”

“Each of them is about as strong as four hand grenades. Sending them to kill me is just unfortunate for them.”

“It’s hand grenades, not ‘hand slippy eggs.’”

“Same thing.”

“So how strong are you exactly?”

“At full power, I’m weaker than your true potential.”

“How much weaker?”

“Think Goku versus Frieza: 1.5 vs. 1.2. You’re like 1.5 versus 1.4.”

(Let’s just make something up for now and figure things out slowly.)

“That strong? Then the main gods of the original world must be Cell-level?”

“Anyway, it’s fine. They can’t cross over into this world. And in this world, you and I together are basically invincible.”

“Do you know how my sister’s doing?”

“She keeps crying. Your parents died early, and you two worked odd jobs to survive, right? Now no other relatives are taking her in. She has nowhere to go.”

“Yeah, I want to bring her here. Can you do it?”

“I can… but…”

“But what?”

“I remember that to transfer someone, you need their soul. You were lucky — you died and I found you. Otherwise, you’d have gone to the Underworld. For the living, you need special energy. I’m only able to do it because I’m half-divine.”

(I think Mom said something like that… whatever, I forgot.)

“Then I’ve decided — I’ll use the wish from the Sword Dance tournament to get that energy.”

“I remember the tournament requires five people, right? We’re still missing one.”

“I have someone in mind.”

“Who?”

“Luminarlis Saint Reschett.”

“Good choice. She’s a solid pick.”

“How do we find her?”

Eve summoned a crystal ball.

“What’s that?”

“A search orb made of spiritual power and rune stone. It can’t find big names, but it can find regular people. Let me check.”

The orb began to glow and show images.

One minute later—

“Found her. But the location is a bit…”

“A bit what?”

“A bit tragic. It’s the site where the Holy King and the Divine Man once fought.”

“Then take me there using wormhole.”

“No problem.”

Suddenly, a black portal opened in front of Mio.

“Go on in. I’ve opened the entrance.”

Mio stepped in and instantly arrived at a new place.

“Who’s there?!”

A girl’s voice shouted at her.

“Can’t you tell by my voice?”

“Holy King-sama?!”

“That’s right. I’m the Holy King, Alexandria.”

The girl ran out from behind a stone pillar and immediately bowed.

“My lord, didn’t you already…?”

“You mean die?”

“This subordinate dares not say it.”

“I did die, but I’ve lost more than half my memories. Mireia and Yugudora are also fully revived but have amnesia.”

“I see.”

“Then Luminarlis, come with me. We’ll need you for the Sword Dance tournament.”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Then follow me.”

“Yes.”

Luminarlis and Mio entered the wormhole together.

On the other side, Eve stood at the door, smiling. Luminarlis took a glance.

“My lord, who is she?”

“She’s my comrade. Her power is just slightly below mine. Don’t be rude.”

“Yes.”

“I brought her.”

“Good job.”

“You too.”

The three of them walked into the house. Mireia and Yugudora had just woken up.

“Good morning, you two.”

Mireia looked at Mio after waking up and was startled.

“My lord, who are the two people beside you?”

“The one on my left is Luminarlis — she’s my subordinate. The one on my right is my comrade, named Eve.”

“I understand.”

“Alright, let’s all have breakfast. Luminarlis, will you join us?”

“My lord, do you mean eat together?”

“Of course. You’re not refusing, are you?”

“No! Sharing a meal with you is an honor.”

“Then I’ll help too.”

Eve leaned toward Mio’s ear.

“I’ll use magic to cook, don’t worry.”

Mio made an “OK” hand sign.

The two went to the kitchen, and Eve conjured food directly from glowing plates — rice, chicken, duck, fish — and even summoned some cola.

The three people outside smelled the aroma and started to talk.

“So fragrant.”

“Yeah, I think I smell fish.”

“Wow, I’m the first human to dine with the Elf King. Believing in the Lord’s survival was the right choice.”

A few minutes later, Mio and Eve placed the dishes on the table. Luminarlis noticed the black, fizzy drink in her cup and curiously asked:

“My Lord, is this drinkable?”

“Yes, it’s called cola, also known as ‘happy water’. Eve brought it from another world.”

“Another world?”

“It’s too complicated for you humans. Just take a sip—slowly.”

“Yes, my Lord.”

Luminarlis picked up the cup and took a slow sip, then suddenly gulped down half of it.

“My Lord, this is too delicious!”

“Of course. I like it too. Also, just call me directly—no need to keep saying ‘My Lord’.”

Eve looked up at the ceiling.

“Oh dear.”

“What is it?”

“I just remembered—I have a big house in the capital of the Elf King. Let’s go there tonight. This house we’re in now costs 3,000 a month to rent.”

“That cheap!?”

“Of course. Things in this world are good and cheap—completely different from the original cities. Though this house is still at the foot of the mountain.”

“But it doesn’t matter. One day, I’ll rebuild a better Holy Kingdom where everyone can live peacefully.”

“That’s your dream?”

“No, just a temporary goal. What about your dream, Eve?”

“To become the Supreme God of the Celestial Realm.”

“What’s the Supreme God’s name?”

“Veinront.”

“What a strange name. What about you guys? Let’s start with Luminarlis.”

“To surpass the Divine Human Kazehaya. Otherwise, I won’t be satisfied.”

“For me, I will follow you forever, my Lord—swearing absolute loyalty.”

“Same here.”

“Not bad. But one thing—never commit suicide. And if you can’t win a fight, then run. I don’t want any of my subordinates to die.”

Both: “Understood!”

“Luminarlis, did you understand too?”

“Yes, my Lord. I will also swear loyalty.”

“But don’t kill yourself.”

“Yes!”

“Let’s eat first. After that, we still need to go to the city.”

Meanwhile, the Divine Human and Myua were chatting in a room.

“Big brother, did you forget you promised to take Myua out today?”

“Sorry, Claire keeps asking me to accompany her to buy imported canned goods. She bought a ton and they’re already gone in just a few days.”

“Then how about we go eat something delicious today?”

Suddenly, a black feather fell from the sky, and Restia appeared beside the Divine Human.

“Myua Arensutarl, going on a date with the Divine Human should be my right.”

Myua looked visibly annoyed.

“Dark elf, watch out or I’ll slice you in half with the Fool’s Pliers.”

“Oh my, when you were in the academy, you even wet your pants—I remember it clearly.”

That made Myua furious.

“I swear, you really want to be sliced in half!”

The Divine Human covered his face.

“Stop it, both of you. Let’s go together. By the way, Restia, weren’t you playing cards with Est? Why are you here?”

“Miss Sacred Sword is a glutton. The moment she heard about tofu, she ran off.”

“Sigh, Est is hopeless.”

“Big brother, how about we go to Tenpho City later to try some local delicacies? I passed by there with Lily once—amazing food!”

“Sure. It’s peacetime now—we should enjoy ourselves. I’ll go call Est first.”

Restia grabbed his sleeve.

“Divine Human, don’t bother calling Miss Sacred Sword. She ditched me to eat tofu.”

Seeing Restia’s expression, the Divine Human realized she forced her way into this.

“Got it. But I’ll still bring back a packed meal for her—so she doesn’t complain.”

One hour later, Mio and Eve were shopping in Tenpho City with bags full of goods.

Suddenly, Eve’s expression changed.

“Hey, Mio… do you feel that?”

“Feel what?”

“Someone with overwhelming power is approaching us.”

“Who?”

“I’ll use the crystal ball to check. First, let me send the bags home.”

The bags in Mio’s hands vanished instantly. Eve checked with the crystal ball.

“How is it?”

“Tch… what a troublesome guy.”

Mireya also leaned in to look.

“He looks so familiar.”

Then Eve smiled.

“Mio, want to test your skills?”

“Sure. Who’s the target?”

“Kazehaya the Divine Human.”

“Huh? Why’s he here?”

“Probably just visiting—he’s carrying a bunch of food.”

“My Lord, I’ll go fight.”

Luminarlis got excited upon hearing the Divine Human’s name, but Mio calmed her down.

“Relax. There’s always a way through.”

“My Lord, what does that mean?”

“It’s a saying: Even if there are difficulties, a solution will come. Basically, when the time comes, there’s always a way to deal with things.”

“Then, what should we do now?”

“I have a plan.”

Seven minutes later—

“Big brother, I can’t believe you bought that much for the dark elf!”

Restia teased from the side.

“Hehe, that’s because you humans don’t eat much.”

“Dark elf, are you a bottomless pit?”

“You’re the one—eating three fish in one go.”

(You hear that?)

Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed in the Divine Human’s mind!

(I hear it. Who are you?)

(Come on. Are you serious? I’m the Holy King Alexander.)

The Divine Human’s tone grew tense.

(I guess you’re a remnant of the Holy King’s power.)

(No. I’ve resurrected—and I’m right here in this city.)

(What do you want!)

(Relax. I no longer wish to be your enemy. Mireya and Yugudora have also been resurrected but lost their memories. They’re both kind now. We just want to live peacefully.)

(Are you being serious?)

(Of course. Why not meet in person? I’m nearby.)

(Alright.)

(I’ll come to you then.)

Suddenly, the Divine Human collapsed to the ground.

“Divine Human, what are you spacing out for?”

“Big brother, seriously.”

“Sorry. But be careful—the Holy King is still alive. He’s coming soon.”

“You’re serious, Divine Human!?”

“Of course. Dark elf…”

Luminarlis suddenly appeared behind them.

“Long time no see, Ren Ashbell!”

“Luminarlis!”

“We’re here too.”

Mireya and Yugudora appeared in front of the Divine Human.

“You guys… weren’t you dead!?”

“Kazehaya the Divine Human!”

The Divine Human looked up at a figure in the sky.

“Alexander!”

Restia and Myua began sweating nervously.

“Big brother, run! I’ll cover you!”

“Don’t be silly. At this point, even the three of us couldn’t escape.”

Mio descended from the sky, with Est beside her.

But the Divine Human spoke first.

“Is what you said earlier—about peaceful living—really true?”

“Of course. Also, you’re quite bold to wander my city. If we really fought, you’d be the one to die.”

“So, you came to negotiate?”

“Exactly. I want to settle things peacefully. What do you say?”

“As long as you don’t kill innocents.”

“Of course. Just tell your entire team. Also, I’ve increased my strength by 50 times since last time.”

“Then… can you spare me?”

“If I didn’t want to negotiate, you’d all be dead already. And be gentler when talking to women.”

“Ren Ashbell, I will defeat you in the next Blade Dance tournament!”

“Nalis, don’t interrupt!”

“Sorry, my Lord.”

At that moment, Est walked over to the Divine Human.

“Where’s my clone?”

Faced with Est’s question, the Divine Human looked helpless.

“At home—eating.”

“What are we eating? Is it tofu?”

Est showed a curious expression.

“Hey, Est, let’s go. If you want to eat, we’ll buy it later. There’s plenty of tofu anyway.”

“Yes, I am your sword. As you wish.”

“Wait a second.”

“What? Something else?”

“Are you really here to negotiate?”

“I’ve said it many times—it’s true. You’re just a human; how could you possibly understand the noble quality in my words? My magnificence, my beauty—yes, my existence is the pinnacle of all things!”

Then Mio and the others walked away.

“Restia, what now?”

“Go back and tell everyone. But better to stay cautious.”

Now on Mio’s side.

“So, how was my acting?”

“Master, that line was so cool.”

“Which one?”

Mireya smiled as she spoke.

‘You’re just a human; how could you possibly understand the noble quality in my words? My magnificence, my beauty—yes, my existence is the pinnacle of all things!’”

Eve burst out laughing.

“Hahaha! You were mimicking Zamasu. If you had said anything anti-human, you’d have been sliced instantly.”

“No worries. By the way, Luminarlis, right now you’re far behind that man. Surpassing him won’t be easy, but with the right training, it’s possible.”

“But Master, how should I do that?”

“Your fundamentals aren’t solid yet. Start with the basics. And basics aren’t just swordsmanship—they include physical strength, stamina, reflexes, speed, hand-to-hand combat, and so on.”

“Yes!”

(Eve!)

Mio began telepathic communication with Eve.

(What?)

(Can you teach Luminarlis martial arts? And maybe help with her lifespan too?)

(OK.)

Eve gave Mio a playful wink.

(As expected of a god.)

(I’m a demigod. But most of my abilities are inherited from my family. Besides, there are many other demigods living in different worlds.)

(That many? Let’s walk and talk.)

(Sure. But let me explain something first. Your body, while originally that of a saint possessed by the soul of the Holy King, has now been remade by me into a demigod’s body. Only less than 6% of the Holy King’s soul remains inside, which I’ve fixed in place. Most of the soul is now yours. You can be considered both Elf King and demigod.)

(Thanks to you, really. Without you, I wouldn’t even know where to reincarnate.)

(Same for me. You saved me once too—otherwise I’d be long gone. Plus, I’ve turned Mireya and Yugudora into demigods as well. Luminarlis will follow in time.)

(Why can you turn people into demigods?)

(My mother told me that turning someone into a full god can only be done by high-ranking officials or generals in the Celestial Realm, and only eight times a year. After that, there’s a cooldown. But making someone a demigod can be done 20 times a year. Low-ranking gods can’t make full gods, but they can make demigods—usually as support units.)

(I see. Does it consume divine energy?)

(A little. One transformation uses up about 4 days of divine power, but resting for a week restores it. My mom was half-joking about some of it though. I’ve never tested the exact limits of how many demigods or gods I can make.)

(Then making me and those two girls into demigods must’ve cost a lot?)

(Nope. That was only 0.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 of my power.)

(So many zeros…)

(If it’s real combat, I could destroy any Elf King instantly.)

(But you’re still not stronger than the God King, right? There’s no way you’re weak—saying you’re weaker than me is obviously a lie.)

(My power is a secret for now. But one day, I’ll avenge my parents.)

(I’ll help when the time comes.)

(Good. The more allies we have, the better. But before that—we must grow stronger!)

“Master! Master!”

Mio noticed Yugudora tugging her arm.

“What is it?”

“Master, look at the sky!”

Mio looked up and saw two flying dragons fighting in the sky.

“Whoa… looks like monsters from a movie fighting in real life.”

“Want me to kill them?”

“Leave them alone. This is another Elf King’s territory. Don’t meddle.”

“But Master, are you sure that’s okay?”

“Of course. If something goes wrong, the blame could fall on us. Besides, they don’t seem to be fighting near the city.”

Luminarlis felt something was off. Why were dragons appearing here? Normally, they only exist in the Dragon Kingdom.

“Let’s all head back. Luminarlis, where are you staying now?”

“Just a regular inn.”

“Then come stay with us. We have space anyway.”

Eve put an arm around Mio’s shoulder.

“Yeah, let’s all live together. The house is big.”

“Thank you.”

“No need for thanks—we’re all family. Oh, and by the way, I’ve given myself a human name: Kamikoshi Mio Viscount.”

Eve was laughing in her heart.

(Hehe, she just used her real name.)

“Master, how should we address you from now on?”

Mireya looked at Mio curiously.

“Mio or Little Mio is fine. Viscount is my surname.”

(Who knew my dad had the same name as the villain from Date A Live—Isaac Ray Pelham Viscount. My mom just gave me and my sister the surname Kamikoshi. I’m Mio, my sister is Shizuku… What a combo. Sigh.)

“I think ‘Lady Mio’ sounds nice.”

Hearing Yugudora say that made Mio feel warm inside.

“Of course. A name I chose can’t possibly be bad.”

“Then, Little Mio—who do I look like?”

Eve’s question made Mio look closely.

“Mayuri… no, Laxus… no, who is it again?”

“Golden Darkness from To Love-Ru!”

“Come to think of it, Eve—your real name is Yami, right?”

“I look so much like her. People used to tease me all the time.”

“I haven’t watched To Love-Ru in a while.”

“Thinking of watching it?”

“Kind of. Wonder when Season 5 is coming.”

“Just wait.”

“Oh… wait, how can I watch it if I don’t go back?”

“Oops. I forgot.”

“Master, what are you talking about?”

Mireya asked, and Mio gave a wry smile.

“Just some pointless chatter.”

But Mio thought for a moment—Mireya and Yugudora were originally kind people, probably just got led astray.

At noon, the sky began to darken. Mio and Eve stared out the window.

(Looks like it’s going to rain again.)

(Yeah.)

(Is there a clock in this world?)

(Didn’t buy one.)

(Why not?)

(Ugly.)

(Ha! A whole city and not a decent clock.)

(Yeah, using words from our old world, this place is like the countryside.)

(At least we’re not farming.)

(Your mindset is pretty good. Even though Mireya and the others can’t hear our telepathy, your face might give you away.)

Mio looked down at her hands.

(I still miss Shizuku.)

(I understand. But there’s nothing you can do about it now.)

(Yeah. When I died, she must’ve been heartbroken. I wonder if the wish after winning the Blade Dance can reach the original world.)

(You want to wish to return?)

(No. My wish is to travel freely between two worlds—and bring people along.)

(Elf King wishes rely on miracles. With four current kings, the failure rate is high.)

(Then can I make my sister the Dark King—Ren Ashudor?)

(Turning a living person requires their consent—and the gods mustn’t find out. Give me some time. I’ll get something called the “Blood of the Elf King.” That’s the special energy I mentioned earlier.)

(The princess’s cheat item?)

(That’s the one.)

(How do we get it?)

(I could create one, but stealing from the princess wouldn’t be a problem either.)

(Then let’s go together.)

(No need. If they see you, they’ll be even more on guard.)

(Then I’m counting on you.)

(Leave it to me—Little Mio!)