In the Multiverse, I Only Get Stronger by Marrying Wives

No one dared to leave their spot anymore.

"Grumble~"

Fujiwara Chika's stomach rumbled again.

She curled up on the sofa, hugging her knees, no longer sure how many times her stomach had growled.

Even the usually optimistic Fujiwara Chika couldn't withstand physical assault.

"According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, we really do need to fill our stomachs... Spiritual food can't solve everything."

She sighed, lacking the energy to be as lively as she used to be.

She had heard people from lower social strata use the term "drawing a big饼 (cake)" before. While she understood what it meant, Fujiwara Chika hadn't felt anything from it, just laughing it off.

It wasn't until now that she finally understood the true meaning of that phrase and its utterly useless consequences.

Food was limited, with everyone only receiving half a small can per day, far from enough to sustain them.

To conserve energy, most people chose to sleep the entire day.

However, most of them couldn't sleep now.

Before, everyone would scroll through their phones to pass the time, but now, with dead batteries and no internet, they started browsing the system chat and forums.

"This Tsukikawa Shu... is he really that strong..." Tanuma Tsubasa, also browsing the forums, couldn't help but exclaim.

Looking at Tsukikawa Shu's photo, he was around the same age, so why was the gap so vast?

Was it perhaps his luck? Or did he dare to risk danger and fight those monsters? Tanuma Tsubasa felt a mix of envy and jealousy, but he couldn't understand it.

"How about... one of you agrees to this guy?"

At this moment, a bespectacled boy timidly spoke up, "Look, he's not bad-looking, and he's so strong. He must be among the strongest in this Inner World. Forming a contract with him wouldn't be a loss..."

However, before he could finish, he was immediately interrupted.

"What's so good about that! How can we, students of Shuchiin Academy, submit to someone like that?" Kashiwagi Nagisa stood up, glaring fiercely at the meek boy.

Kashiwagi Nagisa had short hair and a rather wild demeanor, which immediately stunned the other boy.

"I... I was just trying to help," the meek boy said. "What happens in the Inner World will eventually affect the real world. Think about it, wouldn't it be good to establish a relationship with a strong person right now?"

However, his rebuttal was quickly met with a barrage of criticism from a group of girls.

"How could you say such a thing! How could we possibly submit to someone from such a low class!"

"Exactly! Didn't you consider our feelings!"

"If I actually married someone like that, I'd be kicked out immediately. I might as well just kill myself!"

"I'd rather starve to death than marry someone like that!"

The meek boy dared not speak.

This was a choice made between survival and dignity, but clearly, his choice was not recognized by others; instead, it was met with scorn.

But at this moment, someone else couldn't sit still.

"Aaaahhh! I want to eat, I want to eat, I can't take it anymore!"

"Whatever it takes, I want food! Food!"

Nita Goichi, who was overweight and had a large appetite, lay on the ground, completely broken.

"Whatever it takes, give me the food quickly!"

Nita Goichi scrambled up and lunged at Tanuma Tsubasa, who was in charge of the food.

"What are you doing! This food is for the next two days!" Tanuma Tsubasa clutched the few remaining cans, fending off the attack from Nita Goichi's obese body.

However, he was no match for the other's size and was quickly pinned down.

"Nita Goichi, let him go!" Kashiwagi Nagisa, Tanuma Tsubasa's lover, also rushed over, trying to pull Nita Goichi off him.

"Bitch who can't even trade for food, get lost!"

Nita Goichi raised his fat arm and slapped Kashiwagi Nagisa hard, sending her sprawling to the ground.

"Hold him!"

"Don't let him steal the food!"

The other two boys in the group, despite their weakness, managed to charge forward and, along with Tanuma Tsubasa, finally subdued the fat man.

However, he still managed to snatch a can, opened it, and devoured the contents in large gulps, finishing it in less than ten seconds.

All this commotion had caused everyone to waste precious energy.

With something to fill his stomach, Nita Goichi, though still hungry, at least quieted down.

However, the atmosphere within this small group had become extremely tense.

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Tanuma Tsubasa hid the remaining cans and massaged his girlfriend Tomioki Nagisa's swollen cheek.

Tomioki Nagisa, on the other hand, glared resentfully at Nita Goichi, who was sitting on the other side.

Not only that, but all the girls' gazes towards Nita Goichi turned hostile.

This was because Nita Goichi had previously called them "whores not even worth trading for food."

These girls came from wealthy and influential families; how could they possibly lower themselves to a guy no one had ever heard of?

On the other hand, Nita Goichi remained indifferent, or rather, in the face of survival, such things were irrelevant.

He was currently sitting in a corner, picking out meat scraps from between his teeth and eating them, not even bothering to maintain the image of a noble's son.

It had only been the third day since entering the Inner World.

Fujiwara Chika had been observing everything around her, but the conclusions she drew only filled her with increasing despair.

This time, it was only about surviving in the Inner World for five days. With some food found, they could endure by starving, but what about next time?

Anyone who had already entered the Inner World would not be able to escape when it opened again, and the next time, the survival period might be even longer.

With her own physically weak body, what would she do then?

She shivered, not daring to imagine further.

Then, she couldn't take her eyes off the three large Experience Cards in her system inventory.

Excluding the first day spent searching for shelter and food, and helping Hiratsuka Shizuka level up for a day, Tsukikawa Shu had maxed out his attempts in the East Suburb Dungeon for the remaining three days. Additionally, he had time to hunt other monsters to gain more experience points.

All three of them had already reached level 35.

"It's about time, we should head back," Tsukikawa Shu glanced at the system clock.

"Finally, we can go back." Goto Hitori was quite happy.

She hugged her new guitar, still unable to put it down.

She had been grinding experience for the past few days, and she felt she hadn't been this focused or diligent even for her crucial exams.

Another reason was that Tsukikawa Shu was too much of a handful, especially at night.

Even with Teacher Hiratsuka covering for them, it was still a bit overwhelming...

Sometimes she wondered if, after marriage, when it was just the two of them, her lazy, unexercised body could withstand Tsukikawa Shu's advances.

However, she was quite happy about coming to the Inner World this time.

Levels and equipment didn't matter... She had managed to get a really nice guitar this time, making the trip to the Inner World worthwhile. This quality electric guitar would cost a lot of money.

The three of them packed their belongings and waited for the system's countdown timer to tick away.

However, at this moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka walked over.

"Tsukikawa-kun, there's something I still need to say," Hiratsuka Shizuka said after some thought.

"Yes, Teacher, please tell me."

Tsukikawa Shu looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka, then smiled and casually wrapped his arm around her slender waist.

"What time is it, and you're still doing this?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka playfully poked Tsukikawa Shu's cheek with her finger but didn't resist, continuing, "When we go back, you can't publicly reveal our relationship."

She paused, then looked at Tsukikawa Shu's hand around her waist and added, "You need to be more restrained in your behavior too."

"Is Hiratsuka-sensei afraid I'll be gossiped about?" Tsukikawa Shu asked.

"This is about your reputation."

Hiratsuka Shizuka lit another cigarette, took a puff, and slowly exhaled the white smoke.

"The Inner World isn't known to everyone yet, and the order and rules of the Inner World won't be accepted by people in our world, so you still need to know how to protect yourself."

"Don't be like you used to be, a hot-headed fool who wouldn't back down when facing unfairness, insisting on getting justice."

"There's an old Chinese saying: 'He who understands the times is a hero.'"

Hiratsuka Shizuka, having lived longer, knew how much damage public opinion could cause, especially with something that couldn't be easily explained.

From the perspective of the Inner World, it was natural for Tsukikawa Shu to want a few girlfriends or marry whomever he pleased. But in their original world, Tsukikawa Shu would only become a target of public criticism.

Especially since Tsukikawa Shu was in the crucial final year of high school... Of course, that's assuming the college entrance exams were still relevant.

Listening to Hiratsuka Shizuka's words, Tsukikawa Shu stroked his chin and smiled, saying, "Hiratsuka-sensei, there's another Chinese saying: 'A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years.'"

"'Revenge should be taken on the spot!'"

"Who taught you to interpret it like that? Don't say I'm your Chinese teacher when you go out," Hiratsuka Shizuka said irritably, tapping Tsukikawa Shu's head with her finger.

Of course, it didn't hurt at all.

"I will keep Hiratsuka-sensei's words in mind, but if there are people who don't know their place, then we'll see if they have the ability," Tsukikawa Shu said with a smile.

"In short, don't cause trouble for me," Hiratsuka Shizuka said.

"Mm, as long as others don't bother me, I won't bother them," Tsukikawa Shu smiled.

Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed, knowing Tsukikawa Shu's personality, and didn't say anything more.

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Tsukikawa Shu and Goto Hitori opened their eyes again, still standing on the street.

The things in their hands were still there, and checking the time, nothing had changed.

"I still have class today."

Tsukikawa Shu stretched.

"Huh? Class?" Goto Hitori was surprised.

After spending a few days in the Inner World, Goto Hitori had forgotten that it was still a school day.

"Don't forget you're still a student," Tsukikawa Shu said, ruffling Goto Hitori's hair.