Mc will return to kumoko world in Ch 40
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Lumine was also completely baffled. Could it be that Elliot wasn't who they thought he was? Maybe he was actually... a good guy?
Elliot didn't explain, unaware that the Traveler and Paimon had mentally slapped a "good guy card" on him. Right now, he was enjoying Barbara's gentle care while simultaneously pulling up his system interface.
By gifting the World Bubble to Barbara, he had essentially granted her a portion of his power power he could technically reclaim at any time. Simultaneously, the system awarded him the title [World's Kin].
[World's Kin]: Granted upon gifting a World Bubble to another. The recipient becomes your Kin, and their Affinity towards you increases. Additionally, Kin can complete your quests on your behalf.
Elliot pondered for a moment. Interesting. Kin can complete my quests? In this world, the only quest he hadn't finished was defeating Maguu Kenki.
That task wasn't particularly difficult. Maguu Kenki was essentially a war puppet from Inazuma that had ended up on these islands.
Its actual strength wasn't overwhelming. Barbara, now possessing a portion of his power, should be able to handle it for him.
As for the "Dodoking" they were searching for? That was actually just a setup by Klee's mother, Alice, designed to get Jean and the Traveler to spend the summer vacation with Klee. So, Dodoking was Klee's mom!
His only regret was not getting to meet Rex Lapis himself. In all of Teyvat, Zhongli was the character he admired and respected the most. Oh well, there would be plenty of opportunities later; no need to rush.
Most importantly, after gaining a World's Kin, Elliot noticed something new in his skill interface: Divine Spark Points: 1. Skills upgraded using Divine Spark Points would gain a touch of divinity, potentially granting the power to alter the rules of a world.
"Modify rules... can that kill gods?" Elliot wondered. Gods in any world were beings who transcended normal rules. If a skill could break those rules, maybe it really could defeat a god!
Using his single Divine Spark Point, Elliot lit up the World Bubble for [Spirit Soother] (Hu Tao's Burst). As Hu Tao's ultimate, this skill dealt significant damage.
With that done, it was time to return to his own world.
While the Traveler and Paimon were still reeling from the confusing situation, Jean and Klee, who had been searching in another direction, seemed to have found something.
Jean, not noticing the awkward atmosphere, got straight to the point. "I found a clue about Dodoking in the center of this island. Barbara, Traveler, let's go together." Then, she glanced towards Elliot, hesitating slightly.
Elliot knew Jean had likely found the location of the Maguu Kenki. "Go ahead," he said to Barbara.
"Eh? Aren't you coming?" Barbara asked, surprised.
Hearing this, Elliot smiled. "No need. You should go quickly."
Barbara looked reluctant, sensing a hint of farewell in Elliot's words. Under Jean's expectant gaze, Barbara could only nod and leave, though clearly hesitant.
Elliot didn't linger either, turning to leave.
Barbara and the others quickly reached the center of the Golden Apple Archipelago. There stood a menacing Maguu Kenki, tangled in numerous threads.
Because no one was controlling it, it seemed liable to go berserk at any moment. No one knew why a combat puppet from Inazuma had ended up here.
The moment they arrived, the Maguu Kenki's eyes flashed red!
"Watch out!" Sensing their approach, the Maguu Kenki slowly, unsteadily stood up. At 2.5 meters tall, even Jean looked like a child next to it.
The samurai sword it held radiated an astonishing pressure, seeming capable of slicing through the world's hardest substance.
"Barbara, stay back!" Jean commanded loudly to Barbara, who looked like she wanted to join the fight.
"Acting Grand Master, I want to fight with you too!" Barbara shook her head. Now that she had power, she wanted to protect Jean.
Hearing this, Jean frowned. "That's an order from the Acting Grand Master, Barbara!" Jean's tone left no room for argument.
"But..." Barbara didn't know what to say. In Jean's eyes, she was still the weak little sister who could only hide behind others, unable to become a true warrior. Barbara felt a surge of unwillingness.
Just then, the Maguu Kenki raised its massive sword and swung down at Jean. Jean blocked with her own longsword.
CLANG! The sound of metal striking metal echoed.
"Such strength!" Jean's sword was knocked flying by the impact. As a knight, losing her sword was like a cavalryman losing his horse; her combat effectiveness plummeted.
Immediately, the Maguu Kenki slashed again. The katana whistled through the air, heading straight for Jean.
At that moment, a determined glint appeared in Barbara's eyes. She aimed her hand towards the Maguu Kenki, made a gentle grasping motion, and then spoke:
"...Havoc: Obliteration!"
Instantly, the Maguu Kenki was engulfed in swirling torrents of water. Childe's combat technique was, at its core, a killing art. The water flowed like blades, slicing through the large Maguu Kenki, instantly tearing it apart.
A moment of silence fell over the group.
Only Barbara's voice, soft yet firm, broke the quiet. "Sister... I won't hide behind you anymore."
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...Meanwhile...
[Quest "Defeat Maguu Kenki" Completed. Received Gnosis x1, Archon Blood Essence.]
Standing before the swirling portal back to his world, Elliot heard the pleasing notification. "Not bad. Finished the quest pretty quickly."
Without further hesitation, he stepped through, heading home.
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Back in the Elroe Labyrinth...
To avoid the Queen Taratect's senses, Kumoko hid deep within the labyrinth. As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is often the safest.
The Elroe Labyrinth was riddled with countless tunnels and passages, offering many hiding spots. Plus, the Queen's massive size prevented her from entering many narrow areas.
So, even though the Queen could sense Kumoko was somewhere nearby, she couldn't pinpoint her exact location or easily reach her.
Kumoko hunkered down, ambushing low-level monsters for food each day, waiting for her Parallel Minds to weaken her mother's soul enough for her to come out and deliver the final blow.
But recently, food had become extremely scarce. Yesterday, for example, Kumoko had waited in ambush all day without encountering a single living monster. If she didn't catch anything today, her SP would run out.
Kumoko had a growing suspicion about the situation. Her mother likely sensed she was still hiding somewhere in the labyrinth but couldn't find her exact spot.
So, the Queen had resorted to killing all the monsters in the surrounding area, trying to starve Kumoko out.
This put Kumoko in a really tight spot. Going a day without food was tolerable. But three to five days? Even a god couldn't survive that.
After waiting another full day without spotting a single monster, Kumoko was finally convinced: her mother had indeed wiped out all nearby creatures.
"This is trouble. Didn't expect Mom to be this smart. This is her turf. The best way to deal with me isn't to destroy everything, but to kill all the food sources nearby and just wait me out. In a battle of attrition, I definitely can't beat Mom!"
Analyzing the situation, Kumoko still waited patiently for prey. She had no other choice. If she revealed herself now, the Queen would surely find her.
Even though her Parallel Minds were constantly attacking the Queen's soul, her mother was still ridiculously strong. She needed to wait longer.
Rumble rumble... But her stomach wouldn't wait. She was so hungry she felt like chewing on tree bark.
"Just a little longer... If no monster shows up soon, I'll have to make a run for it!" Kumoko grit her teeth, frustrated. Her mom was ruthless, resorting to scorched-earth tactics. Not a single monster in sight.
Finally, her patience paid off. From a dark corner, a snake slithered out.
Elroe Kingsnake LV 30
Appraisal Failed!
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