「Main Quest: Survive in the story world for 180 days —————— Completed
Task Reward: Bonus Dungeon Entry Ticket X 1」
「Main Quest: Stop 'Walpurgisnacht'
Task Reward: Hunter of Evil (Deals 200% damage to enemies with the Evil attribute)」
「Main Quest: Prevent Madoka Kaname from 'Becoming a God'
Task Reward: The Azure Star That Guides the Way X 1, Silver Witch X 1, Gluttonous Cub X 1」
「Side Quest: 'Incubator' Extermination War —————— Completed
Task Reward: 'Incubator's Special Authority' (Cannot be used after leaving the local world) Compensatory Reward: Information Misdirection A (Incubator rank is EX)」
「Special Quest ———— Atalanta's Obsession: Children are the Treasures of the World —————— Completed
Task Reward: Atalanta Summoning Right X 1」
「Hidden Quest ———— A Different Future · Completed」
「Description: The scattered timelines have achieved convergence. The source of evil that guided human history for thousands of years has been eliminated. Humanity will move toward an unknown future with the help of the Magical Girls.」
「Task Reward: World Fragment X 1; Blessing of the World X 1」
「World Fragment: A fragment of a world crushed under the wheels of fate. Usage method ———— ???」
「Blessing of the World: Different worlds will grant different blessings. Blessing obtained in this world ———— 'The Azure Star That Guides the Way'」
「'The Azure Star That Guides the Way': A deep blue comet streaking across a world of despair. No matter how hopeless the battle, one will never lose hope, for they themselves are that fleeting hope.」
Lancer really hit the jackpot this time. Not only did he gain quite a few practical items and abilities, but even Olga Marie and Zero got some rewards. For instance, those three gems provided by the 'Law of Cycles' had lost their original power when she vanished, but they had now been reinforced. While they likely wouldn't be as broken as before, they were still great items.
Most of this was within Lancer's expectations. The only thing that left him completely baffled was a broken arrow that was originally 'cursed'—it had turned into a special arrow brimming with strange energy.
Several worlds had passed since he obtained this quest; Lancer had honestly forgotten about it long ago. After all, that quest was just too weird, and he couldn't even understand the quest description back then. Now that it was finished, he could make sense of it if he thought about it carefully. Still, he'd wait a while before summoning—at least until he left this frozen world.
But then, Lancer's expression became extremely complicated. He knew exactly what the system would show as he scrolled down. He'd known about one item for a long time, but he couldn't just lie to himself forever, so he finally steeled his resolve.
「Obtained World-Recognized Title: True · Lolicon」
「Requirement: Reach 60 Favorability with 1,000 Lolis. Progress: 7495/1000」
「Title Effect: Initial Favorability +15 with all entities possessing the Loli attribute」
「Reward Points: 7495」
「Obtained World-Recognized Title: 'Demon King (King of Magical Girls)'; Reward Points: 3000」
Lancer acted much more calm this time. He just looked into the distance with a melancholy expression, his mouth twitching slightly, before finally spitting out a single phrase —————— SOB!
There were plenty of happy gains, like new abilities, and finally not having to wrap the Gáe Bolg in a cloth bag to carry it around every day. However, there were just as many frustrating parts. Having long since grown used to the system's 'straightforwardness' or rather its 'snark,' he shifted his focus elsewhere for the time being.
One of those things was the second 'World Fragment' he had obtained.
If he had been clueless the first time he got one, after using the 'Incubator's Authority' to remodel that alien space, he now knew exactly what this thing was.
If you compared a world to a cake, then a 'fragment' would be the fruit on top that some foodie had snuck a bite of. It originally belonged to the world, but losing it wouldn't affect the main body.
As for how they came about? Lancer suspected they might be gifts to him or the system from the world itself.
What the 'Law of Cycles' said earlier had already made Lancer a bit suspicious. Was his 'world-hopping' really completely random? Based on her phrasing, it felt like the 'Law of Cycles' had 'asked for help' or 'posted a bounty' to the system.
Unfortunately, the system stayed dead quiet and wouldn't give him any response. Lancer could only guess, unable to get any confirmation.
Regarding the two 'World Fragments' in his hand that he could use as he pleased, Lancer had an idea. He couldn't test it yet, though, so he decided to put it off for later.
Right now, there was only one thing he planned to do ——————
"I hope this time I really get to relax."
He had been a 'tool' for over half a year. Though he was satisfied with the final outcome, exhaustion was unavoidable. As the 'Bonus World Entry Ticket' in his hand turned into particles of light, the surrounding scenery began to shift...
Just before the transfer, they were in a garden that looked like a paradise on earth. But after it finished, they were surrounded by towering trees dozens of meters high and countless unfamiliar plants. Strange cries echoed constantly in their ears.
Olga Marie, who had been warned by Lancer in advance, was cautiously alert. Lancer, on the other hand, let out a bright smile.
They were currently in the middle of a dense forest with absolutely no signs of human life, yet Lancer felt a strange sense of familiarity.
Whether it was the atmosphere or the plants themselves.
At the same time, the familiar voice of the system rang in his ear.
「Bonus Dungeon Main Quest · None. Duration: 30 Days」
Though he had a hunch, he lacked direct proof. So, Lancer blew a horn to summon his three 'partners.'
Following a rustle in the thicket, three felines leapt out from the bushes one by one and pounced on Lancer. Pinned down by the three cats, Lancer first stroked their backs and scratched their chins. All three felines let out happy purrs.
After interacting with the three cats, he picked them up off his body one by one.
"Aru, take a look. Does this place look familiar?"
Aru, who was the last to be 'served,' gave a comfortable stretch before carefully observing the surroundings. Its reaction was a bit odd; at first, it seemed about to nod, but then it tilted its head in confusion, looked around, and finally shook its head with a look of helplessness.
"Any clues?"
This time, the cat nodded, gesturing for its two companions to leave with it. A few minutes later, the three of them returned carrying an egg.
Looking at the egg, which was bigger than the three cats combined, Lancer suddenly remembered something. But then ——————
"ROAARRR!!!"
A terrifying roar suddenly echoed from the distance...