The Ultimate Support Character

125 Stepping into the 4th World

When the first light passed through the window of my room, the two girls beside me woke up.

Err. I actually already woke up an hour ago. I used the time to watch their peaceful sleeping faces which had a hint of a smile on it.

With the blanket covering the two of them, the outline of their figures could be clearly seen due to the light that was directed at us.

Last night. We finally crossed that final line. Because of our impending separation again and with the way we looked and felt for each other, we talked about our relationship and our future. Even if we already accepted it and there's already a way to contact each other, being separated by worlds of distance still weighs heavily on us.

That's why, after a few hours of deliberating and thinking what will happen after, we unanimously decided to go through it. If I could describe what happened last night then it will be about us answering our desire for each other as well as expressing our feelings that we wanted to express intimately. We're all tied to each other and through that, we made another connection between us.

"It's morning."

There's a hint of sadness from Yuko's voice when she said that.

"Un. It's time but…"

I nodded and pulled her back in my embrace.

"…I feel like staying."

Though I said that to lighten the mood, Yumiko immediately replied to it.

"Then stay, Daisuke."

"Yumiko, you know he can't. We also have our duty, tomorrow, it will be our turn to go back."

Right, they're also about to go back to their Otherworlds, even if I stay, they have to go. Unlike me who isn't bound by that duty, they have to go back there and fulfill theirs. I don't know if there's a contract or something, but they cannot relegate their duty. There was already an instance before where someone refused to go. In the end, he was forcefully summoned despite his rejection.

That's probably not because of the World's Will of his Otherworld but because of the World's Will of the Earth. If it awakens. I'll surely lodge a complaint to it. Even if it will be ignored, I'll grow strong enough to have it explain this absurdness.

"I know…"

Yumiko lay back down dejectedly. Upon seeing her like that, I also pulled her into my arms.

"It's not like we won't see each other. I'll never forget to call to see you."

"Un."

Yumiko nodded her head while Yuko snuggled closer.

"We also got something special from Dai-kun last night so…"

Hearing that, Yumiko flushed red and covered herself with the blanket. Unlike Yuko who was a bit proactive, Yumiko was too shy last night. It's a memory that I wanted to replay over and over.

Err… I made sure to not let it hurt them that much but still Yumiko was too adorable last night and Yuko was too alluring and lovely.

After staying like that for a good 20 minutes, we finally decided to get up and prepare.

I don't know about those three but did they sleep or did they really spend the whole night trying to improve their Abilities? In any case, we're all going together, so they'll be there whether they have slept or not.

"Don't forget to call Jayna next, Daisuke. And that Support Incarnation. There's a risk in using that, right? We'll be satisfied with the calls so you can hold onto that unless…"

"Un. I'll use it when my longing for you couldn't be satisfied with the video anymore."

Well, I'll also use it to check on those worlds I haven't seen yet. The Energy Incarnation will still be linked with me so even worlds away, its supply of Flux Energy is me. Even if it's not possible to adapt through it, I can at least help them albeit limited.

There's still a few hours before the duration of the Incarnation I sent to the World of Barbarian will end, I wonder what am I doing there?

Err… it still feels a bit surreal that I can do that. Experience the memory of my Incarnation. It's just an Energy Incarnation so it really can't do that much. Well, it's probably as strong as a normal Saint Realm there and with all my skills added up, only a King Realm can threaten that Incarnation.

Before going to the Principal's Office, I went to our classroom and listed another Hero to my Support List. This time, it's Hiroda. That guy from the entrance ceremony. Just like Kazeyoshi, he raised the average Intelligence stat by a bit. He's a Wizard after all. They need that stat more than Strength and Endurance.

When we opened the door to the Principal's Office, the glowing portal already appeared with the three Heroes standing before it. They all have a refreshing look on their faces as if something good happened.

Upon seeing me, Kazeyoshi ran over and almost tripped towards me.

"Daisuke! Thank you! I really improved last night! You're right, there are other uses of Aerokinesis other than speeding up."

Eh? Really? Normally one would be aware of that, though. But really. Good for him. I wonder what he learned.

"I also learned something. Next time you still won't win even if you got your Powergen."

Amry smugly declared.

So, every one of them managed to improve their abilities?

I turned to Matthew and he nodded at me, his gaze also filled with gratitude. He's still a man of few words but at least he's not hiding any malice.

I guess Inspire Allies really worked. I just wonder, will they still be enemies in there? If their countries were fighting for those mines…

We have to change that situation. These three were sent there to drive away the Invading Forces not to become a dog of the three countries they were serving.

After a few more minutes, we're now ready to step inside the portal.

Yuko and Yumiko saw me off while the Principal also reminded us to be careful of the Alien Civilization not of the Invading Forces. Did he predict something about them?

Most probably. However, his warning is too vague. A test or he can't see more than that? I don't know.

"Well then. See you later Yuko, Yumiko."

After saying that I stepped inside the glowing portal along with the three.

We'll see each other anyway, however, it'll be for a while before I can hold them in my arms again. Last night was still fresh from my memories and I'm sure that's also what's on their mind. We now have ways to contact each other so it wouldn't feel like the last time where days will pass without seeing them.

[Ding! You entered another world. World of Meta]

[Hero's Party buff was removed]

[Received +1.5 Strength, +1.5 Endurance as World Bonus]

[Will expire upon leaving the world]

[Detected a new type of Energy]

[Listed as Meta Energy]

[Automatic Accumulation Started]

[A new Level 1 Energy has been detected]

[Meta Energy can be assimilated to Flux Energy.]

[By assimilating, the Meta Energy Pathway will also be raised to the same realm of your assimilated paths for synchronization. Do you want to assimilate?]

[Assimilation in progress…]

[Assimilation Completed.]

[Advanced from Bronze-rank Tier 5 to Gold-rank Tier 5]

[Awakened an Ability: Energy Control]

[Energy Control has been enhanced.]

[Energy Control has evolved to Advanced Energy Control]

[Generated a Skill: Energy Amplification]

[Energy Amplification: Forcefully strengthen your Flux Energy to raise your skills, abilities and energy effectiveness by 20% by burning 20 units of Energy per second.]

[Generated a Skill: Energy Drain]

[Energy Drain: Launch an Energy Thread made from Flux Energy that can lodge to your target which can drain the target's energy reserves by 10 units of Level 1 Energy per second. 80% of the drained energy will be added to your own reserves while the 20% will be used to maintain the Energy Thread.]

[A new line has been created: Brain Capacity]

[Brain Capacity is equal to the Intelligence Stat]

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[Level 1 Support Expert System (5%)

Ability: Level 2 Adaptability (46%)

Physique Cultivation: 1st Stage Saint Realm (5%)

Spirit Cultivation: 1-River Transformed Spirit Stage (5%)

Spirit Transformation: Energy Incarnate Form

Meta Pathway: Gold-rank Tier 5 (5%)

Energy Source:

- Level ? Psyche Energy

- Level 1 Flux Energy (4/?)

Status:

Universal Rank : Rank 5 Mortal

Brain Capacity: 7.9

Strength: 51.8(97.1)

Endurance: 51.7(96.7)

Intelligence: 6(7.9)

UPL: 96.48

Supported List: (11/11)

Support Bonus: Level 3 Psyche Boost, Level 3 Physical Boost, Level 3 Health Boost

Number of Supported Individuals: 11

Current Stats Bonus: 55% of the average stats of Supported Individuals

Skills:

- Psyche Boost

- Physique Boost

- Spirit Boost

- Dispelling Bow

- Hero's Companion

- Support Recall

- Support Incarnation

- Interdimensional Communication

- Energy Amplification

- Energy Drain

- Knight Skill (3/4)

- Wizard Spell (3/4)

- Augmented Skill (4/4)

- Halo Skill (1/1)

- Sword Skill(2/2)

Masteries:

- Level 3 Intermediate Sword Mastery (2%)

Companions:

- Sugawara Yuko (Earth) : Rank 5 Mortal *

- Minami Yumiko (Earth) : Rank 5 Mortal *

- Zerina (World of Systems) : Rank 5 Mortal

- Avelin (World of Barbarians) : Rank 4 Mortal

- Erin (World of Barbarians) : Rank 4 Mortal

- Jayna (World of Spirits) : Rank 5 Mortal

Status: +1.5 Strength, +1.5 Endurance(World Bonus),+5 Strength, +5 Endurance(Hero's Awakening), Automatic Energy Accumulation]

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After another series of new notifications, my vision cleared up. Appearing before my eyes were numerous tall skyscrapers as well as flying cars and sky trains running on a tube-like pathway to avoid an airborne collision.

Higher above it was airplanes and giant identical robots which were probably the mass-produced Metagens patrolling the sky.

On the ground, there were still wheeled vehicles which were running on a wide road without any traffic. It was organized and monitored by various machines installed on every side of the road. A number of the same Metagens wielding a huge sword and a handgun holstered at their side were on standby.

"Welcome to the World of Meta, Daisuke!"

From my side, Kazeyoshi's voice rang out. He's showing a big grin on his face as he was seemingly showing off the view from where we are.

We're inside a raised platform that was covered with glass on all sides to see the view from outside. There were a number of people stationed all around us, some were donning something like a Police Uniform while some were in their Powergen that were seemingly ordinary compared to the three Heroes' Powergens.

From three sides of us were three groups of uniformed personnel walking towards our direction.

Looks like this is a fixed portal. But this is probably the first time all three of them were summoned at the same place.

The three groups of uniformed personnel; one in blue, one in red and one in black, were staring daggers towards each other but when they reached a certain distance from us, all of them turned respectful.

"Welcome back, Ma'am Valkyrie."

The group in red welcomed Amry.

"Welcome back, Sir Behemoth."

The group in black welcomed Matthew.

"Welcome back, Sir Hurricane."

Lastly, the group in blue welcomed Kazeyoshi.

Officials from their countries eh? Then this is not a territory of the three countries but a neutral one.

"I knew we would be sent here."

Amry muttered as she settled the group in red.

"Free City of Nysia, huh?"

Matthew said, confirming my guess.

"Well, this can be the only place unless you want any two of us to be sent to the brig. Ah, three."