บท 151: Gabriel Is a Tsundere?
After sending the red envelope, Eriri's points balance instantly dropped by 8.4 billion. She planned to use the remaining points to occasionally send welfare in the group or give rewards when members went live.
For her, points were just a number without any actual use. If she wanted more, she believed Little Skirt (Kozue) would provide them without hesitation.
After a brief moment of silence, the chat group became lively again.
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Not too much, not too little. Spend it however you like. 'Money is no issue' emoji.]
[Kanae Kocho (Level 3, Stage 9): It feels unreal to suddenly have so many points.]
[Kiss-Shot (Level 4, Stage 4): These points came so easily.]
[Elaina (Level 3, Stage 7): We've struck it rich! Drooling emoji.]
[Elaina (Level 3, Stage 7): The villains chat group is really a treasure!]
[Erica (Level 5, Stage 3): Thank you, Lady Eriri, for granting us these points.]
[Elaina (Level 3, Stage 7): Same here, thank you, thank you.]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Elaina, just saying thanks won't cut it. You need to show some real sincerity! Hand-gesture emoji.]
[Elaina (Level 3, Stage 7): We'll talk about it... we'll talk about it later...]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): 'Later'? That word sounds so suggestive. I think Elaina is hinting at something.]
[Elaina (Level 3, Stage 7): I'm not! I didn't! Stop making things up!]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 2, Stage 9): Wahoo, with these points, I'm going to soar!]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): By the way, how many levels can we rise with 700 million points? It took me about 50,000 points to go from Level 3, Stage 4 to Stage 5. Curious emoji.]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): For stuff like that, just ask Little Skirt.]
[Ding! Group Member Strength Improvement Points Explanation.]
Mortal Level/Level 1: Going from Level 1, Stage 1 to Stage 2 requires 200 points, and with each stage increase, the points needed rise by 100 points more than the previous stage.
Transcendent Level/Level 2: Going from Level 1, Stage 9 to Level 2, Stage 1 requires 1,000 points, and each stage increase requires 1,000 more points than the previous stage.
National Level/Level 3: Going from Level 2, Stage 9 to Level 3, Stage 1 requires 10,000 points, and each stage increase requires 10,000 more points than the previous stage.
Continental Level/Level 4: Going from Level 3, Stage 9 to Level 4, Stage 1 requires 100,000 points, and each stage increase requires 100,000 more points than the previous stage.
Surface Level/Level 5: Going from Level 4, Stage 9 to Level 5, Stage 1 requires 1 million points, and each stage increase requires 1 million more points than the previous stage.
Planetary Level/Level 6: Going from Level 5, Stage 9 to Level 6, Stage 1 requires 10 million points, and each stage increase requires 10 million more points than the previous stage.
Galactic Level/Level 7: Going from Level 6, Stage 9 to Level 7, Stage 1 requires 1 billion points, and each stage increase requires 1 billion more points than the previous stage.
Universal Level/Level 8: Going from Level 7, Stage 9 to Level 8, Stage 1 requires 1 trillion points, and each stage increase requires 1 trillion more points than the previous stage. The current limit is Level 8, Stage 6.
∞/Level 9: Cannot advance through points.
Note: The above values are average; depending on individual talent, the required points may increase or decrease.
A series of system messages appeared in the chat group, leaving everyone dizzy. Upon seeing how many points were required after Level 7, they suddenly felt that 700 million points weren't all that much—at that level, it wouldn't even be enough to increase by a single minor stage.
The gap between Levels 6 and 7 was a huge hurdle. Breaking through from a planetary level to a galactic level required two more zeros in the points spent, let alone reaching the Universal level.
Take Lala, for example. She was currently at Level 6, Stage 8. Even if she converted all her points into power, she would only reach Level 6, Stage 9, still far from Level 7.
With 700 million points, the group members could all push their power to the peak of Level 6. However, converting points to power would still take a lot of time.
As for new members, unless they were already superpowerhouses or received help from Eriri, they were destined to lag behind the rest.
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Here's the data you all wanted. Detailed enough, right?]
[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 2/Group Leader): A trillion... I can already imagine how long it'll take us to reach Level 8...]
[Arche (Level 3, Stage 7): So strong! Eriri, you need 6 trillion points just to level up one stage? Unbelievable!]
[Elaina (Level 3, Stage 7): I was wrong; turns out I'm still so poor! Crying emoji.]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): Reaching Level 6 is already great! I can introduce myself like this from now on: 'I, Chika Fujiwara, a planet-busting powerhouse!' Proud emoji.]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 2, Stage 9): Me too, me too!]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 2, Stage 9): Kukuku, from today onwards, you may call me the Queen of Nightmares! One-hand-over-eye emoji.]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Oh wow, impressive, impressive. Clapping emoji.]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): Ew... that feels so insincere.]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Oh, oh, oh! I'm fired up! I'm going to become a peak Level 6 powerhouse and beat my sister! Cheering emoji.]
[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 2/Group Leader): Afraid you'll be the one getting beaten up!]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): If you want to beat Raphael, you'll need to get out of your game first.]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Once I clear the 100th floor, I'll start training!]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): How far are you guys in the game now?]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): We're on the 36th floor.]
[Yuuki Asuna (Level 3, Stage 3): Eriri, I have to report that Gabriel hasn't left the game for an entire week!]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): That's our Gabriel, but this isn't good, you know.]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): That's insane! Aren't you afraid of sudden death?]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Hmph, angels don't die suddenly!]
[Lala (Level 6, Stage 8): Gabriel, my new game is almost finished. Want to come play?]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): So soon? I haven't even cleared this one yet.]
[Yuuki Asuna (Level 3, Stage 3): Lala, what kind of game are you making? Is it similar to Sword Art Online?]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Curious emoji.]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): Curious emoji.]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 2, Stage 9): Curious emoji.]
[Arche (Level 3, Stage 7): Curious emoji.]
[Lala (Level 6, Stage 8): Ehehe, it's mostly similar, but the game world has expanded a lot, and there are many new features. Oh, and the promotional animation is ready. Let me upload it for you all.]
[Ding! Lala (Level 6, Stage 8) uploaded the memory video 'Sword Art Online Promotional Animation.']
The group members, their interest piqued by Lala's words, eagerly clicked on the latest memory video.
What appeared before them was not just a beautifully crafted world; the details were so intricate that it was almost indistinguishable from reality. The camera first gave an overview of the entire game map.
Then came introductions of the various professions and gameplay features. It had to be said that Lala's version of Sword Art Online was far superior to the one created by Kayaba Akihiko.
Especially the grand worldview—encompassing an entire universe, it could almost serve as a second world to live in.
From their perspective, this game was sure to change the world.
[Yuuki Asuna (Level 3, Stage 3): Lala, you're amazing! Worship emoji.]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Ugh... now I don't want to play this game anymore...]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 2, Stage 9): Jealous!]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Then come to our side! As for the current game, Asuna is more than enough to handle things!]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Deal. Let me know the day before the game launches.]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): No problem! But don't you want to go back for a bit? You've been sneaking out for nearly half a month. Your family and friends must be worried by now.]
Unlike Lala and her sisters, who had left a holographic message for the king of Deviluke before leaving their world, so there wouldn't be much trouble even if they stayed away for a year or two, Gabriel was different. She left without leaving any message.
Although she'd mentioned to Vignette that she was going to "play in another world," that wasn't much of a clue.
Given the level of knowledge in Gabriel's world, none of the angels or demons there would be aware of the existence of other universes.
So, Gabriel disappearing for over ten days was bound to cause quite a stir.
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): I'm not going back. I'll return after I reach Level 6, Stage 9!]
[Kanae Kocho (Level 3, Stage 9): Why not go back? Making your family worry isn't good.]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): If I go back, my sister will catch me, and then I won't be able to play games anymore! I don't want that!]
[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 2/Group Leader): You're so silly. Going back doesn't mean you can't return. What, do you think your sister can stop the chat group from opening a world portal?]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Uh...]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): I see! I'll go back and confront her in a couple of days!]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Go for it! Don't be afraid, just do it!]
[Yuuki Asuna (Level 3, Stage 3): Go for it! Don't be afraid, just do it!]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): Go for it! Don't be afraid, just do it!]
[Kanae Kocho (Level 3, Stage 9): Um... I just wanted to ask, how do we divide the monthly designated designated Invitation?]
By now, none of the group members lacked points. A designated designated Invitation, priced at a million points, was nothing to them. Naturally, those who were eager to invite people into the group were eyeing these designated Invitations with interest. But no one had brought up the topic until now.
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): I'm curious too. There's only one per month, not enough to go around.]
[Arche (Level 3, Stage 7): I also need an designated Invitation.]
[Kiss-Shot (Level 4, Stage 4): Ka ka, the designated Invitation is useless to me, so I won't compete for it with you guys.]
[Elaina (Level 3, Stage 7): I don't have anyone I want to invite to the group.]
[Yuuki Asuna (Level 3, Stage 3): I don't need one for now.]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Wait, if I invite my sister to the group and tell her where I am in the group, then I won't need to go back! Perfect plan!]
[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 2/Group Leader): Uh... You're willing to spend a million points just to send one message...?]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): No problem. I'm not short on points!]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Hmm, looks like you do care about your sister, Gabriel! Knowing wink emoji.]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): Oh? Could this be what people call being 'tsundere'? Gabriel, are you a tsundere? I see now.]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): I'm not! I just don't want the hassle, that's all! Hmph!]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 2, Stage 9): Did you see that? That's textbook tsundere behavior!]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): Case solved, case closed!]
[Kanae Kocho (Level 3, Stage 9): Um... Can we decide how to distribute the designated Invitations now?]
[Gabriel (Level 3, Stage 8): Yeah, why change the subject? Don't you want an designated Invitation?]
[Chika Fujiwara (Level 3, Stage 5): Of course I do!]
[Arifureta (Level 4, Stage 2/Group Leader): Eriri, why don't you handle the arrangements?]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Hmm, how about this: when the designated Invitations refresh each month, I'll send a red envelope in the group. Whoever has the best luck and gets the most points can purchase that month's designated designated Invitation. The points from the red envelope will be a little bonus for everyone.]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): But only those who are in urgent need of an designated Invitation can participate in grabbing the red envelope.]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): Don't worry though—after the red envelope is claimed, I'll send another welfare red envelope, but those who grabbed the first one can't grab the second.]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 5): How does that sound? If you have any suggestions, feel free to speak up!]
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