Apocalypse Chat Group: Conquering the Heroines

"Ms. Takagi, are you alright?"

In the shadow cast by the sunlight, a pair of golden eyes gleamed brilliantly.

Instinctively, she reached out and grabbed Tatsuki's outstretched arm. With just a slight pull, Takagi Yuriko was effortlessly lifted to her feet.

What incredible strength!

After all, she was an adult woman. Yet, even without her assisting in any way, she was lifted with such ease. This young man's strength was simply incredible!

"Mom! Are you okay?"

Saya ran over, her voice filled with worry.

"Saya… I'm fine. But what… what's going on here?"

…

"So, you're superpowered individuals…"

After some explanation, Yuriko's understanding of the world felt a bit shaken. She had never believed in supernatural powers before. But Tatsuki's demonstration of strength just now, combined with the halo and wings of the red-haired woman, left her no choice but to believe.

"Mom, what exactly is going on here? Where's Dad?"

Takagi Saya clung to her mother, her expression heavy with sorrow.

"Our safe zone was overrun by a wave of the undead… and Soichiro, he…"

Takagi Yuriko didn't finish her sentence. The implication was clear.

"Dad… no…!"

Grief surged forth uncontrollably as Saya lowered her head and broke into sobs. Tears welled up in Yuriko's eyes as well. She pressed her lips together and gently patted Saya's back, offering silent comfort.

The others wisely chose not to disturb them. Rei Miyamoto and the others stood guard nearby with weapons in hand, keeping watch over the surroundings.

Meanwhile, Tatsuki, Exusiai, and Saeko headed out to deal with the undead. Every inhabitant of this safe zone had already turned into undead, making the cleanup swift and straightforward.

When the three finished clearing the undead and returned, Yuriko and Saya had managed to compose themselves and regained their resolve.

Yuriko stood and bowed deeply toward Tatsuki.

"Thank you for taking care of Saya during this time."

Tatsuki waved it off casually.

"Now that things are like this here, do you have any plans? Exusiai and I don't have much time left."

"…"

Everyone exchanged glances but couldn't come up with a better plan. With their safe zone destroyed, was there any place left that was truly safe?

Suddenly, a roaring vibration broke through the air.

Ratatatatata!

Everyone looked up at the sky. A helicopter was approaching, its loud engine cutting through the silence.

From the helicopter, a voice called out.

"There are still survivors here! Stop, lower the altitude."

Then, a purple-haired woman, dressed sharply in a suit and wearing sunglasses, descended from the helicopter via a rope ladder. She landed gracefully on the ground.

The helicopter's rotors whipped up a gust of wind, making her hair flutter. Her tall and commanding figure added to her striking presence, exuding a sense of strength and confidence.

As she removed her sunglasses, Shizuka dashed forward, throwing herself into the woman's arms. She exclaimed joyfully, "Rika! I'm so glad you're okay!"

It was only then that the group realized who she was: Rika Minami, their source of weapons and Shizuka's friend.

"We heard there was a wave of the undead here and came to investigate. I didn't expect to find you, Shizuka," Rika said, a smile gracing her face. She was genuinely relieved and happy that her somewhat scatterbrained friend had survived.

This was another reunion scene in the apocalyptic world. Before the group could fully process their emotions, Tatsuki, Saeko, and Exusiai suddenly froze, their expressions stiffening.

At that moment, a notification from the Apocalypse Chat Group appeared:

[The Apocalypse Journey has ended!]

[Rewards are being calculated based on individual contributions!]

[Tatsuki Hayashi has earned 75,000 Apocalypse Points; Exusiai has earned 15,000 Apocalypse Points; Saeko Busujima has earned 15,000 Apocalypse Points!]

[First Apocalypse Event Bonus: Rewards are doubled!]

[Tatsuki has earned 150,000 Apocalypse Points; Exusiai has earned 30,000 Apocalypse Points; Saeko Busujima has earned 30,000 Apocalypse Points!]

[Countdown: 5 seconds. Non-native participants will be forcibly returned!]

[5, 4, 3...]

"It looks like it's time to say goodbye," Tatsuki said, breaking the warm atmosphere of the reunion.

"Saeko, maybe Rika's arrival will provide you all with better options. If we get another chance, we'll come back to help resolve the problems in your world. Work hard and grow stronger."

"You're leaving already? Bye-bye!" Exusiai said with a cheerful wave and her characteristic bright smile.

As the group watched in confusion, the two of them vanished abruptly from the open space.

"!!!"

Everyone's eyes widened in shock. Among them, Rika Minami, who didn't know Tatsuki and Exusiai well, was the most stunned. "Those two… disappeared?! Did I just hallucinate?"

"I saw it too! Big Brother Tatsuki and Big Sister Exusiai vanished—just like that!" Alice exclaimed, flailing her arms dramatically.

Meanwhile, Takagi Saya and the others turned their gazes to Saeko Busujima, the one most familiar with Tatsuki and Exusiai.

Saeko herself paused for a moment, slightly shaken by the Apocalypse Chat Group's notification, but quickly regained her composure. She gave a faint smile and said, "They've left. Their time to assist us has ended."

"And…"

For some reason, Rei Miyamoto's expression turned downcast, her sadness evident. Biting her lip, she reluctantly asked, "Will they come back?"

The others, too, seemed to hold their breath, awaiting her response with hope in their eyes.

Saeko noticed Rei's unusual demeanor and the subtle looks in Saya and Shizuka's eyes. With a meaningful smile, she replied, "Yes, we'll meet again."