In the Multiverse, Only Wife-Taking Makes Me Stronger

Double Experience Gain, double drop rate for dungeon materials, dungeon promotion...

Moreover, this Destiny Contract isn't a contract of servitude. On the contrary, it's more equal than legal spouses.

Spouses share glory and suffer losses together. If one's luck is hindered, it severely affects the other. This means that all the humiliation and abuse I previously imagined simply don't exist.

If the other party were to act that way towards me, they would suffer backlash from the Destiny Contract themselves.

"Could there really be such a good contract in existence?"

Fujiwara Chika reread the contract's contents several times but found no other issues. It was a very equal Destiny Contract.

The contract from the Inner World naturally cannot be tampered with or exploited for loopholes like contracts from the real world. This means the benefits of signing this contract far outweigh the drawbacks...

No, I can't even think of any drawbacks.

After forming the contract, spouses can treat each other with respect, which is already a very happy marriage.

Besides, Tsukikawa Shu isn't a bad person. He's quite handsome too... except for his blatant desire to have a harem.

I used to think Tsukikawa Shu was an irredeemable villain who bullied everyone, extorted people, and used coercion. Now, after seeing the contents of this contract, I realize I've been prejudiced against him all along.

Honestly, I'm a little tempted...

"What am I thinking?!"

She rubbed her head, trying to clear her mind. {{{(>_<)}}}

"We haven't even properly met yet, how can I sign such a contract so easily..."

Fujiwara Chika imagined herself in a pure white wedding dress, holding a bouquet of flowers in the future.

As for Tsukikawa Shu, he was automatically portrayed as a powerful and gentle man, handsome and with a hint of roguish charm. Quite attractive.

She couldn't help but blush.

Although I enjoy gossip and observing the shy, innocent moments of others falling in love, and sometimes I even want to play pranks... when it comes to myself, I'm not as at ease.

"At least... at least I should meet him first."

She shifted her gaze away from the items in her System Backpack that she could see but not obtain, and reopened the private chat window with Tsukikawa Shu.

Fujiwara Chika: "Can we have a chance to meet sometime?"

He replied quickly.

Tsukikawa Shu: "Sure. Your team members are probably close to level 20. You can come to the dungeon then."

Fujiwara Chika: "Mhm, okay. Goodnight."

After sending the message, Fujiwara Chika breathed a sigh of relief, her mood significantly improved.

Ever since her last entry into the Inner World, she had been consumed by unknown fear and worry, and had become less cheerful. But now, she seemed to have found herself again.

After all, with Tsukikawa Shu's contract as a safety net, if she were to encounter any danger, she only needed to make a slight cut on it, and all the items in her System Backpack would be unlocked, enough for her to escape.

As for being bound to Tsukikawa Shu from now on... it's not entirely unacceptable. After all, having a harem in this Inner World isn't an insurmountable issue.

"Why do I feel like I'm starting to accept him..."

Fujiwara Chika hugged her head again.

Sob sob

Tsukikawa Shu, Hiratsuka Shizuka, and Goto Hitori finally reached level 40.

Standing in front of the Goblin Instance, Tsukikawa Shu checked the information.

He had already tried clearing it once.

[Current Instance: Goblin's Lair]
[Level: 40]
[Available Teams: 1/1]
[Available Players: 3/10]
[Remaining Attempts: 39]
[Completion Time: 8 minutes]
[Monster Level: 40-45]

What gave Tsukikawa Shu a headache was that the monsters didn't appear all at once but in several waves. Moreover, the dungeon was no longer a small space like it was initially; the level 40 dungeon had a larger map.

Tsukikawa Shu could instantly defeat monsters in waves. The 8 minutes were mostly spent on map traversal and waiting for the goblins to respawn.

Clearing all the dungeon attempts consecutively would take at least over 300 minutes, five to six hours.

It was only because Tsukikawa Shu and the others were high-leveled, with Tsukikawa Shu having a Legendary Grade skill buff, and Goto Hitori and Hiratsuka Shizuka having Epic Grade weapons, that they weren't completely exhausted after clearing a dungeon.

Conversely, after spending half the day clearing dungeons, they could use the other half to explore new maps.

As for the evenings, those were for love and romance.

The level 40 Goblin Instance had doubled drop rates for Fine Grade and above items, and the drop rate for rare items like Skill Cards and Class Cards had also increased. This was something Tsukikawa Shu could clearly feel.

After spending half the day clearing the dungeon attempts, Tsukikawa Shu and the other two returned with full rewards.

This time, two Rare Grade items dropped, two Ice-type Skill Cards, one Berserker Class Card, and quite a few Fine Grade items. It was quite a fruitful haul.

Tsukikawa Shu still decomposed everything below Fine Grade, netting over five thousand Refined Ore and five thousand units of Universal Currency.

After two days of farming the Level 40 Goblin Instance, Tsukikawa Shu and the others had reached Level 43.

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Fujiwara Chika's mood had improved considerably of late.

While the team was on the move, she could be seen with her eyes half-closed, occasionally even smiling.

Even though their predicament hadn't been resolved and the daily food supply was just enough to sustain their basic needs, why was she able to remain so optimistic?

"Fujiwara-san."

Tanuma Tsubasa, who had been wondering for a while, finally couldn't help but ask, "Did something happy happen to you recently?"

"Huh? No, I'm just like usual." Fujiwara Chika tilted her head in slight confusion.

"Mhm... it's like usual, but different from how you were when we first entered the Inner World," Tanuma Tsubasa said.

"Really?" Fujiwara Chika clasped her hands behind her back and thought for a moment.

It wasn't quite right to say something happy had happened; it was more like a weight had been lifted.

Tsukikawa Shu wasn't a terrible person, and she could even get his help—

Of course, this came at a price. Without paying the corresponding price, she couldn't receive his assistance.

But at least she had a fallback now.

"Senpai--"

Iino Miko was also curious and quietly asked, "Is Senpai really okay?"

Being able to cheer up in such a desperate situation made Iino Miko worry more about her senior's mental state.

"It's fine, it's fine."

Fujiwara Chika glanced around, confirming no one was nearby, and then relaxed slightly, leaning in to whisper in Iino Miko's ear.

"Actually... I had a chat with Tsukikawa Shu a few days ago."

"Tsukikawa Shu? The one who posted on the forum looking for wives and likes to use threats and bribes?" Iino Miko's eyes widened. "Senpai, be rational! Don't just easily..."

"Now, now, I know. Don't worry." Fujiwara Chika patted her shoulder. "I didn't throw myself at him. We just came to an agreement, so we have a way out."

Afterward, Fujiwara Chika briefly explained the outcome of her negotiation with Tsukikawa Shu.

"This..."

Iino Miko didn't know what to say.

It felt like her senior, who loved watching others' romantic entanglements, was now subtly on the verge of finding a partner herself.

Meanwhile, at the front of the team, the bodyguard players couldn't hide their excitement.

Kyuutake Itsuki fiercely chopped off the head of a Red-Eyed Wolf Monster, and the System promptly issued a notification:

[You have been promoted to Level 20. The Level 20 Instance: Goblin's Lair has been unlocked.]

At the same time, the System also displayed the Instance map.

"Level 20, I'm Level 20! I can farm Instances now!" Kyuutake Itsuki exclaimed joyfully.

The players erupted in cheers.

Even some of the Shuchiin Academy students looked very happy and applauded together.

Miyamoto Daichoku put away his pistol and, looking at his own Level 20 status, couldn't hide his delight.

Unlocking an Instance at Level 20 meant a stable source of Resources and Experience. They wouldn't have to search for monsters to level up or hunt for Resources everywhere.

Farming Instances for items was much more stable and safer than exploring outside.

Firstly, there was a fixed drop rate for items of Fine Grade and above in Instances. Moreover, the monsters in Instances were consistent. For example, with this Goblin Instance, all they needed to do was master the Goblins' Attack Patterns and Habits. Afterward, it was just a matter of persistently farming the Instance, without worrying about encountering dangerous, unknown monsters.

And for the Shuchiin Academy's Sugar Daddies, this was also cause for celebration.

The stronger their subordinates became, wouldn't that prove that their future territory could expand further? The Elite Committee would eventually stand atop the Inner World!

Currently, within the Elite Committee, Kyuutake Itsuki and Miyamoto Daichoku had reached Level 20, providing more security for farming Instances.

The rest, Iino Miko's two bodyguards were currently Level 17, and the remaining members were all below Level 15.

This was a result of "too many people, not enough resources" during the leveling process. Basically, the two high-level individuals, Kyuutake Itsuki and Miyamoto Daichoku, had snatched the lion's share of the Experience Points, while others could only get a meager portion from them.

This naturally caused dissatisfaction among others, but in this world where strength reigned supreme, they dared not speak their minds.

Furthermore, with Kyuutake Itsuki and Miyamoto Daichoku leading the team to farm Instances, and with greater benefits ahead, their dissatisfaction was temporarily suppressed.

As for the Shuchiin Academy students, they were all still at Level 1.

"I wonder how long it will take to finish our Instance runs?"

Nita Goichi asked, licking the chip seasoning off his fingers as he ate potato chips, "Tell me, when can we start building a massive team to control the world?"

During this period, Nita Goichi had deeply experienced the benefits of hiring the strong. At the very least, he could eat enough food and use food to control the destinies of others.

Aside from Nita Goichi himself and the two bodyguards he brought, the food provided by everyone else was only enough to maintain the minimum daily consumption.

Originally, food was abundant, but Nita Goichi deliberately didn't let everyone eat their fill.

Nita Goichi, who came from the upper class, was already well-versed in various corporate management methods and was now applying this theory with great skill.

Only by controlling others' necessities could he control them. Only those who obeyed him could receive rewards from him. He deliberately wanted to create a stratified team.

Nita Goichi was now thoroughly enjoying the thrill of controlling others' destinies!

"Based on our team's current level, if there are thirty monsters in the Instance and their levels are between 21-25, it would probably take about thirty minutes."

Miyamoto Daichoku calculated roughly, "Twenty runs would take ten hours. Including breaks and sleep, we can finish it in a day."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go quickly!" Nita Goichi was also subtly excited.

The stronger his subordinates became, the closer his dream of establishing a new order and new rule in the Inner World would be!

Without delay, the entire team quickly headed towards the Goblin Instance outside of town.

Nita Goichi, with an excited heart, quickened his pace. It seemed as if the faster he walked, the sooner he could reach his grand dream.