In the Multiverse, I Only Get Stronger by Taking Wives

Looking at Tsukikawa Shu, then at the other two people, she imagined words and plotlines she'd heard from somewhere, feeling both curious and shy about these unknown things.

"Visiting so late, I apologize for the disturbance."

Fujiwara Chika bowed politely. "It's our first meeting, I'm Fujiwara Chika."

Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at Fujiwara Chika, sizing her up, then revealed a knowing smile.

"I just finished. Can you handle it?" Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at Tsukikawa Shu with a playful expression.

"This isn't what you're thinking," Tsukikawa Shu said helplessly. "She and I just chatted, we're tentatively... friends?"

"I understand, I understand. Young people, shy."

Hiratsuka Shizuka put on her coat, pulled Goto Hitori up, and patted Tsukikawa Shu on the shoulder. "Just be proactive."

Tsukikawa Shu shrugged, too lazy to explain.

Lately, Hiratsuka Shizuka had become increasingly invested in helping him build his harem, always giving Tsukikawa Shu the feeling of having found another mother.

Well... how to put it? A very capable mother?

After Hiratsuka Shizuka and Goto Hitori finished their business, they naturally didn't disturb Tsukikawa Shu and returned to their room to rest.

"Want one?"

Tsukikawa Shu handed a roasted sweet potato to Fujiwara Chika.

"Mmm... Thank you then!"

Fujiwara Chika didn't hesitate to accept something for free, reaching out directly and taking it with a smile. "You're such a good person."

However, she was immediately scalded by the hot sweet potato, yelping and tossing it back and forth between her hands to reduce the contact time and cool it down faster.

"Don't call me a good person."

Tsukikawa Shu said, then shifted his body and patted an empty spot on the sofa, gesturing for her to sit.

Fujiwara Chika, still juggling the sweet potato, sat on the other end of the sofa.

"Go ahead, why did you suddenly decide to come see me?" Tsukikawa Shu asked.

"Hehe, can't I just drop by if I have nothing else to do?" Fujiwara Chika asked.

"I'm not exactly a good person. You should be careful if you drop by. I might make you cry on your way home tonight," Tsukikawa Shu said.

"I believe you're not that kind of person, Tsukikawa-kun."

Fujiwara Chika dangled her feet, peeled the skin off the sweet potato, and carefully blew on it.

Then, she took a small bite, chewing slowly.

"Tsukikawa-kun, may I ask presumptuously, how many wives do you have right now?" Fujiwara Chika asked.

"As you can see, two," Tsukikawa Shu said.

"Really, only two?"

"You're surprised?"

"Yeah, and I think Tsukikawa Shu is so pure, how can he only have two by now."

"This can be considered pure?"

They chatted about all sorts of trivial things. Fujiwara Chika seemed to have a lot to say, constantly asking questions. She was cautious at first, but gradually became more familiar.

Of course, Fujiwara Chika maintained a basic level of caution. She couldn't be like she was in the Student Council with her friends, laughing, joking, and playing pranks.

However, compared to their first private chat through the System, she was much more relaxed now.

As for Tsukikawa Shu, he already knew this anime character. Even if she acted a bit overly familiar, he didn't find it inappropriate.

Their conversation continued in a relaxed, back-and-forth manner.

The night deepened.

Gradually, Fujiwara Chika finished the sweet potato in small bites, then clapped her hands.

"I'm satisfied, I'm satisfied. I haven't eaten enough lately," she said with a smile.

"You should go back now. I've hindered your organization's plan, and I'm sure everyone else hates me. It's not good for you to stay with me any longer," Tsukikawa Shu said calmly.

Fujiwara Chika, having gotten a free sweet potato, stood up and brushed off any crumbs or dust that had fallen on her skirt. She deliberately tilted her head and asked, "You really aren't going to do anything to me?"

"I have no such plans. Two is just right. I can't handle any more,"

Tsukikawa Shu shrugged and continued, "Besides, what if you poisoned it?"

"How could I!" Fujiwara Chika exclaimed indignantly, crossing her arms.

Fujiwara Chika walked towards the door, and Tsukikawa Shu escorted her to the entrance.

"I think I have a general idea of who you are."

At this moment, Fujiwara Chika stood with her hands behind her back, turning around. Her expression was no longer lively and innocent, but carried a hint of seriousness:

"I admit now that you're not a bad person, and the things you've given me are very attractive. However, signing a contract so hastily is still a bit rash."

She thought for a moment, then felt a bit shy again, her round-toed leather shoes lightly kicking at the pebbles on the ground.

"Besides, we also have to consider our parents' attitudes and the process, the etiquette and such..."

"Lastly, thank you for the sweet potato."

Finally, her smile bloomed like a flower.

The very next morning, as soon as Tsukikawa Shu got out of bed and stepped out of the temporary resting place of the abandoned hotel, he saw five people waiting outside.

The five people looked very tired. Among them, the weaker Yumasaki Walker and Karisawa Erika were injured. The former was a shut-in in the outside world, and Karisawa Erika was a girl. Neither of them was good at combat, and their arms and foreheads were bruised.

In reality, the time and cost of clearing the dungeon instances had far exceeded their original plan. Even the five core members of DOLLARS couldn't come out unscathed.

Fortunately, the two injured people only had minor injuries and could still fight.

"Mr. Tsukikawa, we'd like to discuss this dungeon with you," Ryūgamine Mikado said seriously.

Tsukikawa Shu raised an eyebrow.

The group went inside and sat down.

Tsukikawa Shu wasn't interested in DOLLARS, but they weren't enemies, so sitting down for a chat was fine.

"Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Ryūgamine Mikado, one of the founders of DOLLARS, and its current leader," Ryūgamine Mikado said.

The five core members of DOLLARS also introduced themselves.

Apart from Ryūgamine Mikado, the other four members were his friends or classmates from the same school. It was their first formal meeting.

"Only one team can enter the dungeon at a time, but to clear all the available entries, a maximum of three teams, or only two teams, can enter per day."

Ryūgamine Mikado got straight to the point. "As more and more players reach level 20, conflicts over dungeon priority will inevitably arise, and at that time, rules must be established."

"Without rules and order, it's easy for some people to monopolize, which will severely restrict the development of new players."

Ryūgamine Mikado elaborated on the aspects of order and rules, but Tsukikawa Shu wasn't very interested.

"I only have one requirement: don't infringe on my interests, and don't provoke me," Tsukikawa Shu said.

Tsukikawa Shu didn't want to say anything more. After all, Ryūgamine Mikado at this moment was just a sixteen-year-old boy, a typical naive and gentle anime protagonist.

He would eventually hit a wall and grow. As for whether he would eventually turn to the dark side due to the harsh realities, that would depend on his own destiny. Tsukikawa Shu had no intention of interfering.

He was willing to talk to the other party now because Tsukikawa Shu had seen the plot and knew that this young man was not a bad person.

"Also, you owe me a favor for this dungeon run. This is something you need to remember," Tsukikawa Shu added.

"Mr. Tsukikawa, we will always remember your help and will go through fire and water for you in the future!" Yumasaki Walker said excitedly.

Although they had suffered some injuries during this dungeon run, their gains were also very high.

Even though Tsukikawa Shu seemed domineering, their gains this time were tangible. Not only did they obtain Fine Grade items, but the other four members of the team, apart from Ryūgamine Mikado, could also break through to level 20 with just one more dungeon run.

In this world, one's own gains were directly related to survival. In such a situation, fawning over the strong was not shameful!

"I am very grateful for Mr. Tsukikawa's help, but..."

Ryūgamine Mikado's train of thought was different from others, but he paused before finally not saying anything.

Tsukikawa Shu could guess what he wanted to express.

This young man had always dreamed of establishing a harmonious order and rules, and he hoped his allies and team members would support him. But this time, he was the one who had benefited from Tsukikawa Shu's help, so it was difficult for him to speak up.

"I'll emphasize this again: I will only cooperate with you when it aligns with my own interests,"

Tsukikawa Shu said seriously, "And I also want to remind you of something."

"The weak have no right to discuss rules in front of the strong."

The conversation with DOLLARS wasn't very pleasant, but there were no conflicts.

When Tsukikawa Shu leisurely swaggered towards the Goblin Instance with his tachi, as expected, the members of the Elite Committee were still waiting there.

Although the dungeon was now empty, no one dared to enter it without permission, risking the wrath of this great demon.

"Um... Lord Tsukikawa."

Kyuutake Itsuki and Miyamoto Daichoku, two high-level players still stuck at level 20, quickly walked over.

They were incredibly frustrated.

There were no wild monsters nearby for them to grind levels, but they couldn't enter the dungeon, so they could only stare enviously at the stone door.

If the people from DOLLARS cleared the dungeon one more time, their overall strength would surpass theirs.

"You see, after you finish the dungeon, could you let us enter it today?"

Kyuutake Itsuki rubbed his hands together, a fawning smile on his face.

It was hard to believe that a gang enforcer, known for his usual tyranny and tendency to chop off fingers at the slightest disagreement, would have such a gentle and humble demeanor.

He was much taller than Tsukikawa Shu, but at this moment, he was hunched over, as if he wanted to bury his head in the ground to show his sincerity.

"I'll see how you perform," Tsukikawa Shu said indifferently.

"..."

[Ding! Elite Committee's defense broken once, you have obtained the reward: 1000 Refined Ore]

With the rewards secured, Tsukikawa Shu led Goto Hitori and Hiratsuka Shizuka into the instance once more.

Kyuutake Itsuki and Miyamoto Daichoku were left bewildered in the wind.

Back at the temporarily occupied abandoned hotel, the surrounding people knew what had happened as soon as they saw the two enter with grim expressions.

"This Tsukikawa Shu is too much!"

Kyuutake Itsuki grumbled as he sat down.

Miyamoto Daichoku's expression was equally unpleasant.

The Elite Committee was currently divided into two factions. One was a team formed around bodyguard players, and the other consisted of those who only wanted to hire players with money and didn't want to become stronger themselves; this latter group was the majority.

The smaller faction consisted of Shuchiin Academy students like Fujiwara Chika who wanted to develop themselves.

There was conflict between these two groups, and they usually occupied separate areas during their rest time.

"He didn't agree to let us enter the instance again?" Nita Goichi ran over to ask.