"Wh-why is this girl, no, this god, wearing a mask?!"
Kumoko shrank behind Beryl, cautiously peeking her head out, looking at the somewhat familiar figure opposite her, her voice full of confusion.
"Because she's your classmate, and she doesn't want you to recognize her."
"Eh~?!"
Kumoko was shocked, her expression one of utter disbelief.
"No, that's impossible. A god going to school?"
That's absurd, like a billionaire with nothing to do going to beg on the streets.
"Who…who are you?"
Kumoko tremblingly extended a spider leg, pointing at the other party.
"Wakaba Hiiro, are you very curious about my identity?" Evil God D's voice was still that slightly sharp one.
"No, not at all."
Kumoko was startled by Evil God D and immediately recoiled.
"Alright, don't scare Shiraori. You don't want me to reveal your name, do you?" Beryl said with a helpless expression.
"It's fine. Compared to her, I'm more interested in your existence." Evil God D said nonchalantly.
"Are you sure about that? This is your universe. If you accidentally break it, you'll be the one losing out."
Looking at the powerful aura slowly rising from the opposite side, Beryl threw a white ball of light onto Kumoko, letting its energy protect Kumoko's safety.
"Ugh…" Güliedistodiez seemed unable to bear the gradually intensifying energy filling the entire space. He propped himself up on his hands, struggling to stand.
Just like before, he still couldn't sense Evil God D's aura.
The other party was not on the same dimension as him at all.
However, his body unconsciously reacted.
Even his most prized dragon scale armor became soft and flimsy under Evil God D's aura.
"Hey, this dragon is your subordinate. Don't you care about his life and death at all?"
Beryl casually threw a ball of light, which passed through the oppressive aura released by Evil God D and directly struck Güliedistodiez.
Immediately, the immense pressure on Güliedistodiez's entire body completely vanished.
"Hoo—hoohoohoo."
Güliedistodiez panted heavily, looking up tiredly, and gratitude showed in his eyes as he gazed at Beryl.
"Why should I care? After all these years, this idiot hasn't made any progress. I've already told him the best way to handle this planet, practically spelling it out, but he's just a blockhead."
For an existence of equal standing, Evil God D rarely offered such explanations.
"What is he afraid of? Don't you know?" Beryl rolled her eyes.
Tsk, with your terrible personality, how could an honest dragon like Güliedistodiez dare to defy you even a single step?
"He's just stupid." Evil God D pouted.
"So, that's why you pulled some unrelated people from other planets?" Based on the original plot, Beryl roughly deduced Evil God D's purpose.
"That was my kindness." Evil God D said, "I at least gave them a chance to live, and if their strength is sufficient, they can return to their original world."
"You really dare to say that? You don't even believe Kumoko can achieve it, let alone others…"
"I've already given them a chance." Evil God D's voice paused, "Aren't you the same?"
Evil God D could feel that the other party's power was very similar to hers.
Both were planetary cleaners under the cosmic rules.
"You're right, I guess I don't really have the right to criticize you." Beryl shrugged.
Although cosmic rules vary between different universes, the work performed is essentially the same.
In her years as a God of Destruction, Beryl had been busy organizing universe planets, primarily to improve the overall value of the universe.
Occasionally, to enhance the strength of a certain planet, she would act like a benevolent benefactor, leaving methods of Ki training, mental power usage, and so on, in remote mountains for those fated to find them.
Because of this, Beryl was now 100% certain that the overall value of her universe was definitely higher than the value evaluated by the Grand Minister during the Tournament of Power in Dragon Ball Super.
Beryl took a deep breath. Since Evil God D wanted a fight, she had no reason to refuse.
Because she couldn't stay here forever protecting Kumoko.
Purple Destruction Energy suddenly surged from Beryl as the epicenter.
The powerful energy instantly repelled the pressure released by Evil God D.
Evil God D took two steps back. Her expression was hidden behind the cat-face mask, but her tone sounded quite surprised:
"I didn't expect there to be a strong individual like you in another universe."
At the same time, her body was enveloped by a layer of gray energy.
Slowly, she pushed the opposing forces of their confrontation to the center.
Bang!
Crackling!
The clash of auras caused a terrifying spatial rift to gradually open at the center where the two stood.
The spatial rift continuously devoured everything around it.
However, under the rules imposed by the two, the devour range of the spatial rift was limited to a certain extent and did not affect the entire space.
Kumoko, protected by the energy, shivered with her hands clasped over her head.
Meanwhile, Güliedistodiez, also protected by Beryl's energy, showed fear and disbelief in his eyes.
"Evil God D is actually at a disadvantage."
Although he couldn't sense the auras of both sides, compared to Beryl's calm demeanor, Evil God D seemed to lack a bit of confidence when their energy collided.
"Beyond the universe…"
Güliedistodiez murmured, "Is my perspective still too narrow?"
Güliedistodiez had also heard what Evil God D said just now.
He seemed to grasp something, but couldn't figure it out at once. Was it wrong for him to protect the planet he lived on?
"Your strength exceeds my imagination."
Evil God D's voice was no longer sharp, but calm, with a hint of surprise.
This voice seemed somewhat similar to Kumoko's.
"How about it? Is it okay according to what I said before?" Beryl asked.
"Yes." Evil God D was silent for a moment, then nodded.
Immediately, both sides simultaneously withdrew the energy they had released.
The spatial rift lingering between them also slowly healed.
The spatial rift was repaired by Evil God D using cosmic rules; otherwise, it could have remained in that spot for decades, or even centuries.
The strength of a cosmic rule manager and a non-cosmic rule manager are completely different.
And Evil God D doing this also had the meaning of a show of force.
"I can't defeat you with my own power alone, but I can stack buffs."
Beryl did not refute this point.
Indeed, if Evil God D had started by buffing herself with cosmic rules, unless Beryl's true body came, there would truly be no way to defeat her.
After all, it was only a projection of a portion of her power, which was still insufficient against cosmic-level powerhouses.
"Regarding Shiraori's matter, let's discuss it in detail. How about we go to space?" Evil God D inquired.
"Okay." Beryl did not refuse.
Some things were indeed not suitable for the current Kumoko to know.
The two vanished in full view of everyone.
Leaving Kumoko and Güliedistodiez staring at each other.
At the same time, the protective energy surrounding them slowly dissipated.
"Um… Brother Dragon, your gaze is making me shiver. Do you still want to continue hurting me?" Kumoko's voice trembled with worry.
"I wouldn't dare." Güliedistodiez was helpless.
Don't you know who's backing you up?
Not long after, Beryl and Evil God D returned.
"Shiro-chan, your classmate and I have discussed it. You're safe now. Aren't you happy?"
Beryl picked up Kumoko and held her in her arms.
"Eh? Group Leader, what did you say to Evil God D?" Kumoko cautiously asked, afraid of accidentally angering the Group Leader and being crushed to death in her arms.
"Nothing much, just to make your future path smoother. Strong individuals like Güliedistodiez, who is outside the system, will no longer come out to trouble you."
Kumoko saw the Group Leader's body seemed to be fading, knowing she was about to leave, and anxiously said, "Group Leader, can you turn me back into a human? This spider body is such a hassle!"
"No, this is my agreement with D. You'll have to find a way to turn back into a human on your own."
"I can give you some advice: as long as you evolve your small spider form to its final stage, you might be able to return to human form. Also, regarding the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Heavenly Virtues, and similar Skills that lead to godhood, learn them if you can. They will be very beneficial to you."
"Eh, is that so?" Kumoko was a little confused.
"Since the matter is resolved, I'll be heading back now."
Beryl's energy body transformed into specks of starlight and disappeared.
On the other side, Evil God D didn't say much to Kumoko. She pulled Güliedistodiez away, seemingly having something to instruct him about.