A singular space existed within what could only be described as a Dimensional Rift. This realm, connected to multiple worlds, served as the base of operations for the fan club to which Electrone belonged.
Having secured a rare invitation to Kaito's birthday party through a stroke of luck, Electrone had spent her time in Trinia. Now, she had returned to the headquarters after distributing the accessories Kaito had entrusted to her among the other World Creators.
"This unit has returned," she announced.
"Ah, E-Electrone-san... Um..."
A petite girl, surrounded by several pieces of Godly Gear floating in the air, ran toward her with an expectant look on her face. This girl was a fellow World Creator in the same fan club—the very one who had gifted Kaito a hand-knit hat.
Though she lacked the Power of Omniscience herself, she had heard rumors from other members. Knowing that Electrone carried something from Kaito, she was visibly fidgety, unable to hide her restlessness.
"Outputting Agreement: 'I completely understand the feeling of being unable to suppress your excitement. I’d be the same way if our positions were reversed... So, here. This is the handmade accessory I was asked to deliver by Kaito-sama!' ...You should take it."
"Oh, wow... So this is it... A-Ah! Excuse me! Could someone please perform a Status Preservation treatment on this? I want it kept exactly as it is... but I don't have the power to do it myself."
Thanks to the Godly Gear bestowed upon her by Nebula, this girl could exercise god-like authority over the management of her own world. Outside of that specific jurisdiction, however, she possessed almost no power. Consequently, she was unable to apply Status Preservation to an item from another world like Kaito's accessory and had to rely on her peers.
"Rest assured. This unit has already performed the necessary Status Preservation."
"Thank you so much! Oh, what should I do? Displaying it would be wonderful, but I really want to wear it... I'll have to make new clothes to match..."
"It is a pleasure to see you so satisfied. However, Outputting Warning: 'Regardless, you should probably step back for now. Things are about to get noisy. I recommend seeking protection from a World Creator friend you trust.' ...This advice is given in anticipation of the events to follow."
"Ah, right. Electrone-san, um... please do your best."
The girl seemed to sense the atmosphere. She gave a quick bow and scurried off toward a close friend standing some distance away.
Once she was sure the girl was far enough away, Electrone slowly spread her arms wide.
"Now then, Outputting Provocation: 'Sorry to keep you waiting! Come on then, step up, you foolish losers consumed by jealousy! Right now, I am in my strongest state, my Oshi's preciousness MAX-charged! I'll crush the lot of you!!' ...I am fully prepared, in both mind and body."
Electrone had not only won the right to give Kaito a gift, she had gone to the venue to greet him in person. Furthermore, she had attended the party, secured permission to visit Trinia in the future, taken a commemorative photo with him, and even received a handmade accessory. There was no way the members of this fan club, a collection of the most Hardcore Love Faction fans, would stay their jealousy.
To their credit, they had remained silent observers until Electrone’s exchange with the girl was finished, and they hadn't directed any hostility toward the weaker girl. They were, at the very least, rational.
Facing them, Electrone’s provocation was steeped in a sense of smug composure. However, that composure evaporated instantly when the chime of a bell echoed through the space.
"Outputting Agitation: 'W-Wait, hang on, this is wrong! This wasn't part of the plan! I mean, ∇∮◆￡ is a member of a completely different fan club!! This is supposed to be an internal dispute for our club! My provocation was meant for the members here! ∇∮◆￡ has nothing to do with this!!' ...Please consider the proper order of things."
"..."
"Outputting Despair: 'Ugh, it’s no use. This damn barbarian has absolutely no intention of listening. Dialogue is important! Communication is the key to mutual understanding... She raised her fist. I already hate this gorilla... Did she raise it slowly to wait for me to deploy my defenses? If she has that much reason left, I wish she’d just talk... Ah, you’re not in the mood? Learn to use your words, you barbarian! I’ll put everything I have into my defense, but still...' ——!?"
Facing ∇∮◆￡, who was radiating a palpable Aura of Jealousy, Electrone tried desperately to initiate a dialogue. Unfortunately, ∇∮◆￡ didn't return a single word, silently readying her fist.
Seeing this, a look of total resignation crossed Electrone’s face as she poured every ounce of her power into a multilayered defense. An instant later, an unreasonable fist punched through every barrier she had deployed as if they were made of tissue paper, slamming directly into her face.
Unreasonable Berserk Gorilla: "...I'll wait until you've steadied yourself. Resist with everything you've got."
Cyber Angel: "No, if you have enough sanity left to say that, then talk to me! This barbarian isn't listening to a word I say..."
Unreasonable Berserk Gorilla: "I'm going to punch you in the face with a straight. You should concentrate your defenses."
Cyber Angel: "The fact that I still can't block it is exactly why you're unreasonable!?"