After that, Takumi stopped paying attention to the situation in the Akame ga Kill! world.
Because the overall situation over there had been decided.
Although it was slightly different from his original plan, in the end, it was not the Path of Peace that was used as a stepping stone, but the remnants of the ministers led by Syura.
But the results were not much different.
Even with the addition of the Path of Peace leader, the Heavenly Order gained a top talent in religious propagation.
In this way, Takumi no longer had to worry about their development, and the rest of the problems could be left to time.
Next, Takumi had one more important thing to do.
Create new magic!
The goal was to create something out of nothing, which meant developing creation magic.
The reason for this plan was mainly because various projects in the Dimensional City had encountered bottlenecks.
Research on high-energy magic batteries had yet to yield results.
Materials for the production of advanced Imperial Arms had not yet been obtained.
Coupled with the lack of materials, production and processing had also stagnated.
The technology and talent for the production of finished products were available, but there were problems with the processing of semi-finished products.
For example, some chemical materials needed to be synthesized, such as plastics and rubber.
There were currently no such talents or raw materials in the Dimensional City.
Even if he had the talent, Takumi didn't want to build a chemical factory in the city before introducing Slimes as a pollution purification method.
Because the pollution would be too great and damage the environment.
Although he could also create magic to purify pollution for a temporary transition.
But there was no way to start without the specific talent.
Sophon could be considered a talent; after all, she could do it as long as she had the information.
But she was currently mainly responsible for assisting Riveria in managing the internal affairs of the Dimensional City and helping the engineering team with infrastructure construction. She did not have enough time to engage in production.
And raw materials were also a problem.
Regarding plastic and rubber, Takumi had planted some rubber trees, but they had not yet grown to the stage where rubber could be harvested.
After all, it originally took several years, and even if the Universal Tool accelerated it, it would not be able to grow in just two or three months.
But if he imported them, he could, but why not just buy the finished product? Why buy production materials?
Because what Takumi wanted was not just a finished product, but to master the technology tree.
Back to business.
All in all, there were too many material problems gradually being exposed.
Takumi learned from the experience and decided to quickly develop magic to create substances and objects.
No supplies?
Then I'll just cheat!
Create something out of nothing!
Exchange it for magic power!
As usual, he started by accumulating magic power.
The bright red magic lines spread all over his body again.
Then he started the trial creation of his primary target magic.
"First, let's use physical projection magic to create!"
Because illusion projection magic already existed, physical projection magic could be easily created.
It was similar to the projection magic in the Type-Moon world; it could only project what already appeared.
"Then there is the permanent existence of material generation: Creation!"
This second step was also the most difficult first step towards Takumi's expected goal.
After all, from here on, it really involved the creation of matter out of nothing.
In other words, it was the permanent transformation of magic power into matter.
The previous physical projection could still barely be accomplished by materializing magic power.
In comparison, directly converting magic power into matter was much more magical than physical projection.
Then, as expected, this attempt failed.
"Was it a step too far? Then lower the requirements and crystallize the magic power! Let's go!"
A magic crystal is also a physical and permanent substance, but it is relatively simple and easy to create.
Because it is just a method of storing magic power, similar to a magic stone.
It really succeeded this time; his knowledge of alchemy played a key role.
"Alchemy? You can try it in this direction: matter transformation! Create!"
Takumi created alchemy circles one by one for the one-way conversion of substances.
Then, based on these alchemical processes, he combined various methods of substance conversion. He created an alchemy that could freely convert various substances.
"Then, the crystallization of magic power and the material conversion alchemy merge! Material is generated! Let's go!"
After a lot of hard work, the magic of material generation was finally created.
"However, this can only be called material generation magic. It is far from the expected plug-in that is similar to magic creation and creation magic."
But at any rate, this critical first step had finally been taken. This was progress from zero to one. The subsequent magic creation process would be much simpler.
It mainly focused on the generation of matter and a series of optimizations.
The magic power consumption was optimized, and the generation method was optimized so that it could generate things with complex structures, such as directly generating certain items.
Then there was the optimization of the intensity of generated materials, and the upper limit of material generation was increased bit by bit.
"Then comes the last and most crucial part."
After making these basic preparations, Takumi's expression became serious.
"The creative part of material generation merges with magical creation! Finally, Creation Magic will be born!"
The first time, it failed as expected.
Takumi saved more magic power and doubled it before trying again.
The second time, it failed again.
Now he continued to accumulate magic power and doubled it again!
The third time, it continued to fail.
The accumulated magic power doubled again!
The time also came to the third day of trying to create magic.
After each attempt failed, the time required to accumulate more magic power grew longer and longer.
Takumi did not just wait for the magic power to accumulate; he handled daily affairs while doing so.
"I don't believe it anymore. If I keep saving, I will eventually be successful."
Takumi was obsessed with this creative magic.
During this period, the Dimensional City continued to develop, and the winterization project was completed.
In addition to the power storage equipment, because of the new bio-power generation device, the construction needed to be expanded.
Other aspects such as greenhouses, anti-freeze for tap water, prevention measures for dams, reservoirs, and lakes to freeze, anti-cold and snow-proof buildings, and snow removal plans had been completed. The engineering team of the infrastructure team began to return to the interior. The construction of residential areas in the city had been completed, and several standard apartments were finished, allowing some girls to move into better new homes. In terms of keeping warm, the production team was also working hard to produce quilts and winter clothes.
During this period, the Dimensional Gate was silent again, and no new visitors arrived.
However, little Hermione came again, and she came to play.
Takumi thought for a while and then took her to get acquainted with Sakura.
Because the two were almost the same age, they got along smoothly.
And with Hermione as her new friend, Sakura became a lot more cheerful during this period.
Although life in the Dimensional City sounds carefree, everyone was usually busy and rarely had time to spend with her.
Even if she studied to relieve her loneliness, it had been a long time without friends, which still had some impact on Sakura.
Recently, she was not very willing to find the dogs. They played together, and she stayed alone after school or found some housework to do, like tidying up her room.
Takumi also noticed this change.
Therefore, Hermione came at the right time.
Hermione started accompanying Sakura, who was suddenly put on leave, to play in the Dimensional City, and then they met Yuuki Asuna.
"Asuna? How are you here?"
At noon, Hermione and Sakura came to the cafeteria, ready to take Sakura to experience the lifestyle there.
After all, Sakura had been living at Takumi's place since she came, and there were dedicated people to take care of her food and accommodation. She had not experienced the normal living facilities in the Dimensional City.
Then, Hermione was surprised to find that the person at the meal window was actually her friend from another world she met last time, Yuuki Asuna!
Yuuki Asuna smiled awkwardly and said: "Hermione, you are here again. As for me, for some reasons, I am currently living in the Dimensional City and working here."
"Oh, that's it. Then I won't disturb you. When do you get off work? I'll come back to see you later."
Hermione didn't ask the reason. She just asked Yuuki Asuna when she got off work. After agreeing to meet, she left first.
Then she waited for Yuuki Asuna to take a lunch break before bringing Sakura to see her again.
"This is Sakura; you should know her."
"Well, she is the child adopted by the Lord of the City. I know. Hello, Sakura. My name is Yuuki Asuna."
"Hello, Asuna-sama."
Sakura said hello politely.
Then, Yuuki Asuna took the two girls back to her room and brought some snacks out to entertain them. She introduced her current situation to Hermione. She didn't mention the exact reason for her move, but just talked about her living situation in the Dimensional City.
Except that her material possessions had shrunk compared to when she was at home, everything else was fine.
Because she felt a lot more relaxed now that her parents were no longer in charge.
At work, her boss was a neighbor and friend she knew, and the work content was something she was interested in, so she didn't find it too hard.
It was just a little awkward at first. She was used to it now, and with the care and help of Nakiri Alice and others, she quickly adapted.
Moreover, because of the heavy physical exertion and long working hours across three shifts—morning, noon, and evening—the salary was quite high. Her apprenticeship lasted seventy-one days.
Therefore, her financial situation was also very good, and she could at least accumulate some wealth.
Overall, she had established a firm foothold in the Dimensional City.
She was even still working under the guidance of Nakiri Alice. She learned some cooking and martial arts.
Yes, martial arts.
In addition to learning cooking at work, she also learned swordsmanship from Nakiri Alice after work.
Mainly because she met Nakiri Alice and the others practicing, and then, at Alice's instigation, she tried to learn from them.
Unexpectedly, after learning from them, they found that she was even more talented in this area than in cooking.
Finally, she was inspired by Nakiri Alice again, and she began to learn swordsmanship with Alice and the four of them at a fixed time every day. It just so happened that her physique began to gradually become stronger after long-term consumption of fortified ingredients, so she thought it was good for self-defense.
At this point, Hermione expressed envy.
She also wanted to stay in the Dimensional City for a long time.
Wouldn't this be more interesting than staying at Hogwarts to go to school? She said before that she would wait until she grew up to become a talent, so she tolerated it.
But Takumi took in Sakura, who was younger than her, in a blink of an eye, which made her feel a little unbalanced.
Even her friend Asuna had moved to the Dimensional City.
Among the people she knew in the Dimensional City, she was the only one who hadn't moved here yet.
She really wanted to go to Takumi now and ask him to agree to her moving in.
But when she thought about it, her parents would definitely not agree. She couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.
After that, Hermione didn't disturb Asuna's lunch break anymore, chatted for a while, and left with Sakura.
"Is there something on your mind, Sister Hermione?"
Sakura noticed Hermione's mood changes and couldn't help but express concern.
Hermione shook her head: "It's nothing; I'm just thinking about something."
Of course she had something on her mind, but she didn't plan to tell it to Sakura.
Because it was useless to tell her.
"Where are we going to play next? It seems there is nothing left to play. Let me tell you about the situation in my world."
"OK."
Then Hermione took Sakura to the big tree in the center and vividly introduced the magic of the Harry Potter world and the interesting things she encountered.
She spent the whole day playing with Sakura and eating. After dinner, Hermione and Sakura agreed to play together next time, so Hermione went back. She didn't come back the next day because she also had to study; even on her days off, she would go to the Hogwarts library or a room to read a book.
And Sakura returned to her daily life.
A few days later, Takumi once again accumulated enough magic power to double it and tried to create magic again.
And this time, he finally succeeded!
"Ness! Finally done!"
Takumi cheered and quickly checked the results.
He found that this creation magic was similar to what he expected.
It was the generation of matter out of thin air, consuming magic power to create things.
Moreover, because of the principle of the creative part of magic fusion, it was now a mature magic.
As long as Takumi made a request, it would automatically solve all problems, as long as it was given enough magic power. It was no longer like the generation of matter, which required Takumi to know the details of the matter. The principle and structure of the object could be copied.
It was the same as magic creation. It could complete the goals set by Takumi by consuming magic power.
For example, the Noble Phantasm of the Type-Moon world.
Takumi had not come into contact with such things yet, but Creation Magic could create Noble Phantasms out of thin air based on Takumi's understanding of them. It didn't even need research; he just had to come up with the corresponding ideas.
But like magic creation, it required a lot of magic.
It could be said that this was a physical version of magic creation. The functions were almost the same, but the focus was different.
"Good guy! I would call them the twin stars of creation!"
Takumi smiled and crossed his arms proudly.
Now, he could create magic with one hand and create matter with the other, grasping magic and matter with both hands. He didn't dare to say he was omniscient, but he could definitely be regarded as omnipotent.
Immediately he couldn't help but sigh: "But this time it's really not easy."
Well, he couldn't remember how many units of magic power he had accumulated for this.
From the first thousand, it had been doubling and doubling.
But judging from the number of failures, he at least spent a lot of effort this time. He had hundreds of thousands of times the total amount of normal magic power.
The magic patterns on his body were all reduced to the thickness of a hair.
But even so, the magic patterns were all over his body, and almost the whole person was red. Hestia and the others complained for a while.
At the same time, things were becoming more and more dangerous.
Because there was too much magic power saved, there were certain risks.
For example, the magic power could run wild, or the carrier would explode.
Takumi was even prepared to give up if it didn't work and make do with material generation first, then continue to try when he became stronger. Unexpectedly, he succeeded in the last attempt. It was a close call.
However, it was understandable how powerful the plug-in was.
Then, Takumi started testing the creation magic.
"First, let's take a relatively simple one: an enhanced version of the bio-power generation device. Well, let's test the waters first with twice the power output."
A large amount of magic power was extracted in an instant, and then a familiar metal ball appeared in Takumi's hand.
It was a bio-power generation device issued by him, but the size was larger than the original one.
Takumi was also interested in this new ball. After testing the bio-power generation device and finding that the power output was actually doubled, he nodded.
"It's okay. Directly enlarging the volume can indeed increase the output power, but it's a bit opportunistic."
"So, what if the volume is limited?"
Then, Takumi added a new power generation device. This time the size did not become larger. After testing, the power output was indeed twice that of the original version.
"The intensity of key Danger Beast materials has been increased a lot. Is this right?"
"Then, the next step is the main event."