Besides Shinobu, there was also Robin.
It was unclear what part of her timeline she was in now, but even after joining the Straw Hat Pirates, she still faced many crises.
She could definitely use help.
And Miko Yotsuya...
She probably still thought she was just a normal girl.
But that wouldn't last much longer.
In her world, there were vengeful spirits invisible to most people.
So long as she couldn't see them, she could live in peace.
But soon, she'd awaken spiritual vision—the ability to see them clearly.
Then she'd have to deal with the overwhelming fear and daily struggle of living among terrifying spirits.
Only Erina Nakiri and Kirino Kosaka seemed like they didn't need his help.
Back to the present.
Shirai Takeru decisively used his lottery reward.
Being able to fully control his body was incredibly important—more than any supernatural power he could've gotten.
After all, even though he had inexplicably fused with the ultimate lifeform, Tartarus, he had no clue how to use its powers.
Even transforming into a human form earlier was the result of sheer guesswork.
But with full mastery over Tartarus' powers, he would instantly become a top-tier powerhouse.
In most multiverse worlds, he could basically do whatever he wanted.
Even if he couldn't win a fight, he could always run away.
Tartarus had managed to escape both Reiga and Ultraman King. He had serious mobility.
Poof!
The moment he activated the item, Shirai Takeru felt his consciousness pulled away from his body.
He found himself in a strange space.
Countless phantom images appeared around him and quickly surged into his body.
Upon closer look, these phantoms were all images of Tartarus—training, fighting, clashing with enemies.
Some even included battles with the Land of Light.
Moments later, Shirai Takeru's consciousness returned to his body.
But everything was different now.
"Good. Now, let's see what world I'm in."
He stretched out a hand, trying to use his time-space travel ability to jump to a place with civilization or intelligent life.
But he quickly realized something was wrong.
"It's not working."
"This isn't a specific world… It's a void outside of all worlds. A pure void."
After a moment of pondering, Shirai Takeru realized the grim truth.
Luckily, he was the ultimate lifeform.
If he were still human, he'd probably have died the moment he arrived here.
Even as Tartarus, he might still end up trapped.
Thankfully, he had intercepted this chat group.
Otherwise, he'd be stuck here in endless solitude—forever.
And with his nearly infinite lifespan, death wouldn't even be an option.
Just imagining it gave him chills.
He immediately focused his consciousness back into the chat group.
Right now, the chat group was his only way out of the void.
According to most webnovel logic, chat groups eventually unlock the ability to travel between worlds.
But it probably required approval from the native members.
If that was the case, he'd have to reveal his time-travel ability sooner or later.
Back in the chat group:
Miko Yotsuya: Why's he gone silent all of a sudden?
Robin: Very suspicious. The moment we brought up his powers, he disappeared.
Erina Nakiri: Maybe he still doesn't trust the chat group—like we didn't at first.
Kirino Kosaka: I don't think someone who said "sorry" over a photo is the cautious type.
"I told you to stop saying those word!"
"How many times do I have to say it?!"
Erina Nakiri let out a high-pitched shriek.
Luckily, as a rich young lady, she lived in a private estate.
If she were in a dorm or apartment, someone would've already knocked on her door for noise complaints.
Even the Nakiri family servants were shaking in fear, not daring to breathe too loudly.
Late at night—who managed to provoke the infamous God Tongue like this?
Erina Nakiri was already strong-willed by nature. She couldn't stand anyone defying or doubting her. While she was usually polite to the servants, no one dared approach her now. Not even go near her room.
Shirai Takeru rejoined the chat group.
"Talking behind someone's back isn't very polite, ladies," he said. "Since you're all so curious about my ability, I'll be generous and tell you—I can travel through time and space."