Entering and Leaving the Root? / If You Won't Move, I Will

"Hello, Shion, I'm Gwen, an unlucky guy who was Counter Force."

Gwen also greeted the genius girl with a smile.

"Parallel worlds..."

If you have the opportunity in the future, could you please describe in detail how you felt at that time?

After all, parallel worlds already touch upon the realm of the Second Magic, which is quite a challenging topic for me as well.

"Certainly."

Gwen nodded, then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked—

"By the way, if needed, I can arrange for you to meet with your parallel universe counterpart, how about that?"

Chapter 625 The Origin of Entry and Exit?

"My parallel self..."

Upon hearing Gwen's suggestion, Shion didn't immediately agree. Instead, she scratched her long purple hair, which was styled into twin ponytails, with a troubled expression.

"Based on the world you described earlier, Gwen, I'm afraid my version of myself in that world is very different from my version of myself here..."

If I have enough surplus funds in the future, I might ask for your help...

But for now, let's focus on the problems at hand—

I am very interested in the ideas you have proposed.

Just moments ago she seemed troubled, but when the topic turned to something she was interested in, Shion became incredibly enthusiastic, her eyes gleaming like leaping flames, almost as if she wanted to devour Gwen whole—

"Perhaps this is a common problem among gifted girls?"

Feeling that familiar gaze, Gwen muttered to himself, and then began to discuss and organize the necessary experiments and data with Little Da Vinci and Shion.

By the time the communication ended, the sun was setting, and the sky was ablaze with a soft red glow.

"Call..."

Standing up from his chair, Gwen stretched and said apologetically to the two girls beside him—

"I'm sorry, Ritsuka, Mash, for making you stand here in the cold wind for half a day."

"It's nothing."

Fujimaru Ritsuka casually waved her hand dismissively as she stuffed the potato chip bag into the trash bag.

"Although I am far from being a Servant, with my Master's Mystic Code, even traveling through Siberia and Northern Europe is not a problem, let alone a little bit of cold wind."

Moreover, since arriving at Chaldea, I haven't had this kind of leisurely snacking time in a long time.

It almost reminds me of those days when I would sneak snacks during class...

"Hey, senior, didn't you pay attention in class?"

Mash blinked blankly when she suddenly heard her senior reveal her embarrassing past.

"Cough cough..."

Mash, who had almost forgotten that Fujimaru Ritsuka was still there, coughed twice, trying to appear calm.

"It's just once in a while, Mash, don't go astray."

"Yes!"

Little Eggplant, without suspicion, nodded honestly.

"Let's go downstairs and see what delicious dinner Shi has prepared for us."

Gwen didn't expose Fujimaru Ritsuka's embarrassment, which was tinged with redness at the roots of her ears, and greeted the two of them with a smile—

"Although she is a young lady from a prestigious family, her cooking skills are quite good."

"Great! There's going to be a feast!"

Feeling a little embarrassed, Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly agreed.

When the three returned to the living room, they indeed smelled a delicious aroma coming from the kitchen.

"You're back. Dinner is about to start."

Gwen, who had just finished wiping her hands, smiled as she saw Ryougi Shiki returning with Ritsuka and Mash, just like a little wife carefully calculating the time and waiting for her husband to come home.

The atmosphere at the table didn't become quiet after Roman and his companions left; it remained quite lively thanks to the sumptuous meal served.

Demeter looked at Seele with loving eyes, and the well-behaved and lovely Seele also attracted the affection of Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash. Gwen watched this harmonious and loving scene with a smile.

As for Macarios, he left the stronghold shortly after Adele left in the afternoon, and it is unknown what he did there.

The dinner was a pleasant affair for Ryougi Shiki host and guests. Demeter continued to take Seele to her evening class, while Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash, who had been exposed to the cold wind for most of the day, went back to rest. In the end, only Gwen were left to wash the dishes together.

Back in the room where Ryougi Shiki had been placed, Gwen looked at the gentle, ethereal girl in a kimono—

Has Gaia given any feedback?

Gaia?

Ryougi Shiki blinked her dark eyes gently and tilted her head slightly, unexpectedly revealing a touch of girlishness.

"Um, didn't you tell the two Counter Force what I told you?"

Gwen hesitated.

"Since it's your secret, Master, why should I tell them?"

Ryougi Shiki blinked her bright eyes slightly, like a bewildered elementary school student wondering what strange thing her teacher was talking about.

"Okay, I guess I was overthinking it..."

Meeting those pure white eyes, Gwen covered his face and said helplessly.

"Oh..."

Seeing this, Ryougi Shiki couldn't help but chuckle, a sly smile appearing on her elegant face—

"Since you, Master, are willing to let them know, then I will tell them?"

"..."

Meeting those smiling eyes, Gwen felt a familiar sensation and realized that he had been Ryougi Shiki by Gwen, who was pretending to be young.

"Tell them..."

Gwyn couldn't blame Ryougi Shiki Gwen Ryougi Shiki with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

He'd believe you if you said it was a young Sayo Aika, but saying it was Ryougi Shiki is a bit of a departure from the stereotype.

When did you become so naughty?

Although he didn't dislike Ryougi Shiki's caution in this matter, Gwen, having been slightly teased, still crossed his arms and looked at Ryougi Shiki.

"If you put this in the game, people will say you're out of character (OOC)."

"But I am who I am."

Ryougi Shiki smiled gently, rose, and twirled. Her magnificent skirt billowed slightly, allowing Gwen to see her bare, jade-like feet beneath.

"When you're too still, you'll want to do something; just do it if you want to."

Besides, you left so much in my origin story, isn't it reasonable for me to make some changes?"

"Your origins?"

Gwen asked in surprise.

In Gwen's mind, due to the special nature of his origin, the Ryougi Shiki before him, also known as the True Root Shiki, is nothingness, and is one of the sources from which he is connected to the Root.

But Ryougi Shiki says that he left something in her origin...

"Could it be when Dr. Roman is resurrected..."

"That's right."

Ryougi Shiki smiled gently.

"He has given up everything and is about to go to 'nothingness' which is theoretically unreachable by humankind."

You also went there and brought him back, so naturally there will be no paradox of existence or non-existence.

As for what you left there...

Although it was what I was hoping for, what you left behind is indeed a bit too much for me...

"Um..."

With his doubts resolved, Gwen nodded knowingly, then stared at Ryougi Shiki and said,

"Then... would this count as entering or leaving the source?"

"The source of entry and exit?"

Ryougi Shiki blinked, gently pressing her index finger to her lips, revealing a thoughtful expression befitting a young girl facing a difficult problem.

"That's really... an interesting way of putting it..."

However, putting aside some details, there's nothing wrong with saying it that way.

Looking at Ryougi Shiki, whose temperament was gentle and graceful yet revealed a Goddess Ryougi Shiki, Gwen's heart stirred—

"Then... style, would you like to try what it feels like to enter and exit the source?"

Chapter 626 If You Don't Move, I Will

"?"

Ryougi Shiki was genuinely surprised to hear Gwen's question.

Gwen with surprise for Ryougi Shiki moment before hesitatingly turning to Gwen—

"While taking the initiative is often a good option, being too enthusiastic can actually lead to losing points."

"Doesn't Shiki like to take the initiative?"

Seeing the hesitation on Wen Wan's pretty face, Gwen's lips curled up, and he leaned forward.

Gwen Ryougi Shiki back, and soon bent her knees and sat on the bed behind her.

"If the person takes the initiative, it's not that annoying."

Feeling Gwen's clearly audible breath, even the Ryougi Shiki couldn't help but feel her pretty face flush slightly, a tempting blush appearing on her cheeks—

"Hmm... avoiding the topic means that the person in question is also clear that they are not the one taking the initiative."

Gwen straightened up, looking down at the somewhat disheveled, gentle young woman—

"In situations like this, it's natural that I need to take the initiative."

"Hmm... that seems to make some sense..."

Ryougi Shiki, well aware of her own personality, didn't argue, but nodded slightly, tilting her pretty face up to look at Gwen—

"Well...

"A person who is unassuming and indifferent to fame and fortune is certainly a good person, but the way you are..."

As he spoke, Gwen shook his head helplessly—

"I'm worried that by the time Zhihe's children are old enough to run errands, you'll still be just sitting here watching."

"Puff..."

Seeing Gwen's expression that seemed to say, "Kid, I'm really worried about you," Ryougi Shiki couldn't help but smile.

With her arms outstretched at her sides and her body leaning slightly back, she revealed the still beautiful lines of her body, though somewhat concealed by the heavy Jyunihitoe, to Gwen.

"That...

My Master, how do you intend to take the initiative?

"For example..."

Gwen drew out his words.

"For example?"

Ryougi Shiki tilted her head.

"The source of entry and exit?"