This trip had brought Fang Zheng some unexpected gains. Not only had he found a way to save that world, but for Fang Zheng... he had also found an excellent place for training.
Of course, not for himself.
After that, Fang Zheng returned to Academy City. Then, he gathered Emilia, Felt, Misaka Mikoto, Saten Ruiko, Priestess, and the others once again, carefully explaining the situation in the new world to them.
"...In short, that's the general situation. By now, you should understand what kind of organization Heavenly Dao Palace is. Our current objective is to carry out a full-scale reconstruction of that world... But remember: unless they commit inhumane acts, we cannot interfere with or destroy their authority and institutions on our own."
"I don't get it, mister."
Hearing this, Felt raised her hand in dissatisfaction.
"From what you're saying, aren't we just going over there to work for them for free? What's in it for us?"
"Of course, it may look to you as if we're helping without expecting anything in return, but maintaining order is an extremely important part of Heavenly Dao Palace's mission. As for why... heh, I'll tell you when you're a little older."
"Ugh... You make it sound like I'm just a kid."
"Aren't you?"
"I'm not! I'm already fourteen!"
"That still makes you a child."
One sentence from Fang Zheng sank Felt completely. Then Megumi raised her hand.
"Mr. Fang Zheng, Mr. Fang Zheng, can I use Explosion Magic whenever I want in that world?!"
"Mm, of course. There are quite a lot of monsters in that world. I'm sure your Explosion Magic will be very popular."
After all, it was already a wasteland. There was nothing left that couldn't be blown up, so a few more explosions probably would not matter.
"Then I'm