Clear skies for miles.

"Whew......"

Red Ponytail stood in the air, gazing at the endless sea before her.

"With this, the four voids are all gathered."

As she spoke, Red Ponytail extended her hand, and as she did, complex runes emerged from her forehead, the back of her hand, and her body.

Left Hand of the Divine.

Right Hand of the Divine.

Mind of the Divine.

Heart of the Divine.

The four core data of the coordinates are finally complete.

Next is the final location marker.

Looking at the sea before her, Red Ponytail suddenly clenched both her hands and lifted them forcefully.

"Rise!"

"Rumble—————!"

With Red Ponytail’s action, the previously calm sea suddenly began to tremble, and then a mountain range emerged from the water, gradually rising into the air.

This was where the elves once considered it to be the seat of great will, as well as the source of disaster on this continent ——— the coordinate’s data point.

"Fortunately, that Founder didn’t blow it all up back then, otherwise, collecting it all now would have been a bit of a hassle."

Looking at the half-blown mountain before her, Red Ponytail breathed a sigh of relief, then shook her head and raised her right hand. Soon, a fiery greatsword appeared from Red Ponytail’s hand, burning with blazing flames.

Next, the flames descended from the sky, piercing directly through the mountain floating in mid-air.

The next moment, accompanied by an incomparable explosion sound, the roaring flames swept wildly, engulfing everything.

Fang Zheng opened his eyes.

"The first stage is successfully completed..."

He raised his hand and looked at the red sphere in his palm. That was the Order Core Data collected by Red Ponytail in Zero’s World. Although there were some remnants, the core part was already fully collected.

It’s undeniable, the Order Clan is truly impressive.

Looking at the Order Core Data in front of him, Fang Zheng shook his head. To be honest, he never quite understood the Order Clan before. In Fang Zheng’s view, the Order Clan’s obsession with details seemed somewhat neurotic. As a human, Fang Zheng was accustomed to the limitations of human effort; there are always things dependent on luck or simply unattainable. However, the Order Clan clearly doesn’t think this way; they seem to focus on concepts like "complete," "thorough," and "absolute," which made Fang Zheng somewhat perplexed.

But looking at the current Order Core Data, Fang Zheng finally understood the confidence of the Order Clan.

These core data are so "neat," "clean," "appropriate."

Fang Zheng didn’t even know how to describe it, it’s like the most perfect snowflakes, every piece, every point, without the slightest flaw ——— anyhow, he couldn’t find any problems.

This reminded Fang Zheng of those programming experts he encountered in the world before; they were true geniuses, each one comparable to those in Hollywood movies...... but even so, when it came to hiring people and providing salaries, they behaved just as expected, without any of the carefree genius programmer demeanor seen in Hollywood movies.

After all, they went bald.

Data collection completed, next......

Fang Zheng squinted his eyes, reached out to tap the table. For now, Red Ponytail will remain in Zero’s World temporarily, as the situation in that world turned out quite different from what Fang Zheng imagined, with a strong desire for expansion. Although it seems like the Pope has abandoned the Holy War plans with the resolution of the crisis, for safety’s sake, Fang Zheng plans for Red Ponytail to stay in that world a bit longer ——— until certain dangerous elements are eliminated.

As for here, the Royal Selection hasn’t started yet, and Felt and Emilia can only be considered as going relatively smoothly for now, next...

With this thought, Fang Zheng reached out to pick up the bell on the table and shook it a little, soon the door opened, and a maid-dressed Rem walked in.

"What’s the matter, Master?"

"Are Meiyin and Mel around?"

"Yes."

"Call them over; there’s something important to discuss."

"Okay."

Rem nodded and turned to leave, while Fang Zheng closed his eyes to rest. After a while, the door knocked again, and then Mel and Meiyin walked in.

"Mr. Fang Zheng, did you need us for something?"

Mel curiously looked at Fang Zheng and asked, she was indeed curious because Fang Zheng rarely had any matters to look for them ——— which was quite normal, Meiyin was only six or seven years old, and although she had magic power, she couldn’t perform any magic. And although Mel had strength, her combat experience... well, strictly speaking, was inferior to Felt in Fang Zheng’s view.

"Yes, there’s something important."

"Important matter?"

"Exactly....... Mel, Meiyin, what have you been up to recently?"

"I’ve been helping Meiyin with paper production; it’s quite fun."

Mel quickly responded, and Meiyin nodded as well.

"We’ve already established a cooperative agreement with the merchant guild; for now, the guild believes we should first try to lay out sales channels as widely as possible... they plan to expand these operations to other cities, and we’re discussing this issue..."

"Directly authorize the technology, let them manufacture it themselves, you just need to collect the money, don’t think too much."

Mel is a risk-taker, Mei Yin, in Fang Zheng’s eyes, also lacks the talent for business...

People who are too emotional are actually not suitable for business.

"But the reason I called you here today is not for this. Well... there is something very important to tell you."

"What is it?"

Perhaps because Fang Zheng’s tone was very serious, both Mel and Mei Yin became nervous, and Fang Zheng stared at them and began to speak.

"Recently, I’ve conducted some investigations elsewhere and made some findings. I won’t tell you exactly what I found, but I’ll say one thing — I’ve found a way for you to go home."

"........."

Hearing Fang Zheng’s words, both Mel and Mei Yin were stunned, as if they didn’t understand what it meant for a moment. However, after a moment, Mel seemed to be the first to react, suddenly stood up, clenched her fists, and stared at Fang Zheng with wide eyes.

"Mr. Fang Zheng, do you mean...?"

"Your world, the world you were in before your rebirth, is just outside this world, and it just so happens that I found a way to it. In fact, I also have matters to attend to in that world next. So... I want to ask you, are you willing to go home?"

"I... I... I..."

Facing this news, Mel and Mei Yin seemed quite excited, their faces flushed, and Mel stammered so much she could hardly speak.

Fang Zheng wasn’t surprised by their reaction. These two girls didn’t have any major grudges or woes in their past before rebirth. Mel was an honor student before her rebirth, although her interpersonal relationships were average, her family was harmonious, and she had a good relationship with them. Her death was entirely accidental.

The same went for Mei Yin, although being crushed by books after an earthquake in the library is somewhat comical, it was also accidental. She loved her family dearly, and for Mei Yin, leaving them forever before fulfilling her filial duties was something she couldn’t accept.

But just when they thought they had to live in this new world, however reluctantly...

Suddenly realizing they could actually return to their previous world...

"Is this... really possible?"

"Of course, you can think about it. I’ll give you a day, and you can tell me your thoughts and decision at this time tomorrow."

With this, Fang Zheng glanced at the file in his hand.

"As for you, Mei Yin, don’t worry, I’ll have others temporarily take over your work. Also, don’t think it’s a one-way trip, I can freely travel in and out of that world, so can you. Just consider it as going abroad and back, no need to be so nervous. Now, you two can go back and think it over."

"........"

The two didn’t speak, but left in a daze, as if hypnotized. It’s no wonder, after all, they never thought they could return to their original world, and now such an opportunity had suddenly appeared before them...

Mel is easier to handle; her current life’s relatives don’t get along with her, but Mei Yin is different. She has a good relationship with her current life’s relatives, but she certainly can’t give up her former parents...

Let them think it over themselves.

With this in mind, Fang Zheng shook his head and then called for Rem to bring in Katori—those Golden Fairies had just arrived a few days ago, and their method of arrival was quite peculiar.

Orbital drop.

Honestly, when everyone saw several iron coffin-like things spraying fire and falling from the sky, crashing in front of them, it scared everyone to death, and Megumin almost cast Burst Magic.

Fortunately, Fang Zheng stopped her.

Currently, they’re only in a familiarization phase here, but the residents’ adaptability is strong, so no one’s particularly bothered by it.

Fang Zheng called Katori over and explained the upcoming events to her. Katori would remain in charge of the castle’s operation on behalf of Fang Zheng. With her and a few other Undead Soldiers around, plus the warship above their heads, there shouldn’t be any problems. Fang Zheng would take Neflen to explore the new world.

Naturally, Katori agreed without hesitation. While the people of this world might still be hazy and ignorant of their situation, Katori, as a Golden Fairy, was very clear about their mission. Thus, in this context, she had no objections.

A day later, Mel and Mei Yin gave their answers.

As expected, they wished to return, to see if their families were well.

For them, this was their greatest wish right now.

"Great, then let’s prepare to set off."

Fang Zheng nodded at the crowd in front of him. This time, heading to the new world, he only brought Neflen, the little kitten, Mei Yin, and Mel. Rem and her sister were left behind by Fang Zheng. Although Megumin wanted to go to the new world, Fang Zheng stopped her—seriously, it’s the modern world, where do you plan to cast Burst Magic every day?

Otherwise, you’ll get captured as a terrorist for sure.

Mel and Mei Yin were evidently nervous, but Neflen remained as calm as always. The little kitten was nestled in Fang Zheng’s arms, pawing around and meowing, looking quite comfortable.

Then, Fang Zheng waved his right hand.

Soon, a golden aura appeared before him, then gradually extended to form a Teleportation Gate. Fang Zheng then raised his foot and walked into it, followed by Mel and Mei Yin holding hands and walking through the gate with Neflen.

Soon after, a radiant light flashed before their eyes.

Ah, a new world...

Fang Zheng opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was a dim-looking room, like a basement, with some experimental equipment nearby. In front of the group, a large iron cage held a golden-haired girl, completely naked, curled up in terror, looking at them.

"..........."

Upon witnessing this scene, Fang Zheng and the others were stunned.