Chapter 57: Maid, Then Bride

Liliya reacted immediately when she saw Takumi appear. "What's going on? Why did my magic start changing after arriving in your world?" She hurriedly voiced her confusion. What was happening? Why did her magic change just by coming to Takumi's world? She was desperate to understand. Takumi sat down and began to explain. "Because you're now technically a resident of my world. This world has no concept of magic." "Your magic is gradually being converted into Honkai Energy—it's a power that exists in this world." "But even though it's changing, you can still use it. It won't hinder you." "In fact, it might even be more effective than before." He grinned. Liliya was stunned. More effective? Just as she was about to ask more, Takumi leaned in. "Let's not talk about that now. It's harmless anyway." "It's late~ Get some rest." "Put on your magical equipment~!" Liliya's cheeks flushed red. This guy! ... The next morning, Takumi emerged from his villa looking energetic. Liliya followed behind him, looking helpless. Takumi looked down at the city from the garden. "This is my world. Right now, it only has one city, but eventually, there'll be more." "Your world, Velier, has been fully integrated." "It's now the largest city in this world." Liliya rolled her eyes. "A city? We used to be a country!" "Yes," Takumi confirmed. "Every world that merges with mine becomes a city. Velier is no exception." "Later, I'll distribute ID cards to everyone in Velier." "Their official city of residence will be listed as Velier." "Also, we'll need to reform the currency system. Recycle all your old currency. I'll give you equivalent wealth in the new system." Liliya nodded. "Do whatever you want." She had no objections. Velier belonged to Takumi now. No matter what he decided, she would support him. Takumi patted her head and smiled. "Good girl~ Now hand me your magical weapon. I'll upgrade it." She really was obedient now. Whatever Takumi said, she followed—even embarrassing commands. He had truly won her over. Liliya blinked. "What are you going to do?" "I'm going to enhance it." "Your Wind-Forest-Fire-Meow should be even stronger." Since she was now one of his girls, Takumi had no reason not to help her grow stronger. She would become a powerful ally. His idea: embed three pseudo-Herrscher cores. Wind, Flame, and Restraint—perfect for Wind-Forest-Fire-Meow. Her equipment already neutralized other magical girls' magic. Adding a Restraint core could amplify that. Combined with the Wind and Flame pseudo-cores, Liliya's power could jump to planet-destroying levels. Maybe not on Takumi's level, but she might be able to blow up the moon. That still counts as destroying a celestial body, right? (lol) Liliya hesitated, then handed over her magical weapon—a stuffed lion toy that had already been upgraded numerous times. Whenever a powerful enemy appeared, she'd modify it based on the intel. Takumi examined it. Then he conjured three glowing cores in his hands. Liliya's eyes widened. That kind of power! Was he going to fuse them with her equipment? Under her eager gaze, Takumi began the process. He already understood the mechanics of magical weapon creation, so this was easy. In no time, it was done. He even gave her a new outfit. "I changed your clothes too~!" "Lovely, isn't it?" "You really shouldn't wear all green." He smirked. Liliya stared blankly. "You changed my clothes too?" Curious, she took back her stuffed lion. Without hesitation, she activated her transformation. But—she didn't need to chant? As she puzzled over this, light shimmered over her. Her magical gear manifested. This time, instead of a green dress, she wore a maid outfit—with thigh-high socks. No more green. But that wasn't what she was focused on. She could feel the change. Her eyes widened. "So strong!!" She felt immensely more powerful—several times stronger than before. And she could even do a second transformation? As she thought this, her outfit changed again. Now she was wearing a wedding dress. Covered in pure white fabric, she turned toward Takumi. Blushing, she asked shyly, "D-Do you like this...?" Her cheeks turned crimson. "Mm~! I love it." "So cute~!" Takumi was clearly pleased. Maid, then bride—it was perfect. Exactly his taste. "Alright then..." Do you like it? If he did, that was enough. Liliya's heart fluttered. If Takumi liked it, then so did she. She was already becoming the version of herself that Takumi desired.