The chat group eventually merged into a huge crystal.
Everyone was curious when they saw this scene.
"So, our chat group is gone?"
"And this thing was formed instead?"
Fujiwara Chika widened her eyes.
Would it disappear if dismantled?
Was that even possible?
"This is what the chat group originally looked like."
"This thing comes from outside the dimension."
"And it also contains energy that can be used for strengthening."
"That's quite convenient."
"And the energy can be replenished."
"Which means everyone can strengthen in the future."
"No points required—just energy replenishment."
Now, Takumi had completely mastered the chat group.
How it would be controlled from now on was up to him.
Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
"Really?"
Goodness, that sounds amazing.
"Of course, it's true."
"Although the chat group's origin still needs investigation, it's now under my control."
"Also, I can let anyone join."
"Since it can divide, I can control the size."
"Its functions remain unchanged."
"It doesn't even need to be divided anymore."
"Since it exists between reality and illusion, I can make infinite splits."
"It only split into 33 parts before, but I can divide it however I want."
As he spoke, Takumi moved his hands.
Instantly, the massive warning crystal split into multiple light balls.
Though each was smaller than the original ones, there were many more.
Everyone's eyes lit up at the sight.
"Unconditional reinforcement?"
"No points needed?"
"I'm very curious about how this chat group was formed."
Wei Weiwei looked at the item in Takumi's hand with astonishment.
How exactly did it form?
Curious!
Was it naturally created?
Or artificially made?
No one knew how the chat group was born.
"I don't know!"
Takumi didn't know either.
Though he could control it now, its origin was a mystery.
It wasn't born in this dimension.
It's a product from beyond.
To find out more, they'd have to go beyond the dimension.
Only then could the origin be known.
But for now, that didn't matter.
The chat group was fully under Takumi's control.
After splitting it up, he injected the parts into everyone present.
"Although divided, the chat group doesn't have a single core."
"In other words, whoever is the group leader becomes the core."
"Each fragment can function as a core."
"The energy required for strengthening comes with the chat group."
"Replenishing that energy is simple."
"You use the rules outside the dimension."
"Those rules empower the user."
Takumi smiled while explaining the strengthening principle.
"So the energy in the chat group is actually limited."
"That's why tasks are given to earn points."
"Points are like currency."
"The energy inside is proportionate to the points."
"The points we earn were actually predetermined."
"Because at this level, someone could already control the group."
"The chat group program was already set."
Takumi shared all this information.
Everyone listened, surprised.
So that was the truth.
Now it was good—the chat group was under Takumi's command.
"As long as energy is replenished, we can strengthen anytime, right?"
"But there must be a limit, right?"
"It can't be infinite."
shiroyasha looked at Takumi curiously.
It couldn't be unlimited, right?
"Of course not."
"Most members only have one last chance."
"That last stage costs a massive amount of points."
"Don't even think about infinite power."
"If that were true, I'd be strengthening non-stop."
Dream on.
Takumi rolled his eyes at shiroyasha.
"Is that so? What a pity."
"But even one chance is pretty good."
shiroyasha looked very excited.
"Everyone, come to the group."
"I'll replenish the energy, and you'll strengthen one by one."
"Don't worry."
"You gave me all your points before."
"So now, I'll return the favor."
Without their contributions, Takumi wouldn't have reached this stage.
Now it was time to reward them.
Takumi wasn't stingy.
Next, he would use the group's power to strengthen everyone.
Even those who hadn't joined earlier could gain benefits.
Still, Takumi had no plans to publicize the group.
Only his trusted people would use it.
No need to share it with the world.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Hearing this, everyone nodded.
Using it was enough.
New group members were curious about its internal structure.
Wei Weiwei began carefully examining its interface.
The mall was filled with Takumi-uploaded products.
When she saw the contents, her mouth twitched.
"You should clear out these items."
"Seriously, do you think anyone wants this stuff?"
Wei Weiwei was speechless.
Takumi had thrown in way too many things.
"People wanted them before, but not anymore."
"It works well as a warehouse."
"The space is huge, and it's okay if points are lacking."
Takumi grinned.
He had almost forgotten about the stash until Wei Wei mentioned it.
Still, it wasn't a big deal.
He could take them out anytime.
Though honestly, most items weren't valuable now.
"Take them out when you have time."
"Don't let them take up space."
Wei Weiwei rolled her eyes and resumed her research.
At that moment, Elysia asked:
"Can we start strengthening now?"
"Since we just joined, can we strengthen multiple times?"
Elysia blinked.
She and others hadn't joined as early as shiroyasha.
So did they get extra tries?
"No."
"It's limited."
"The stronger you are, the more energy it takes."
"So I can't allow multiple rounds."
After all, Elysia and her peers were already very powerful.