After being brought back from the dark loli world by Takumi, some of the adults slowly began to adapt. Once settled, they started looking for things to do.
Some even went as far as to rent land outside to build their own farms. There were those who chose to cultivate crops, raise livestock, or open small shops.
The Holy Saint was very supportive of these endeavors.
Thanks to that, many stores had already opened, including places selling daily necessities and even a department store.
Supply channels were mostly managed by robots. Bit by bit, Takumi's world was taking shape.
And with the people from Velier's side pitching in, the city had developed a pretty strong commercial atmosphere.
At this point, Takumi's city was already functioning much like a normal one— Well, aside from having a lot of children and a disproportionate number of cute girls.
After strolling around the city and sampling the food, Takumi made his way to the Academy of Sciences.
The entire academy was bustling with activity, and vehicles were constantly coming and going, presumably transporting various supplies.
Ever since Dr. Mei and the others took over the facility, this had become a common sight. Apparently, items suitable for mass production were now being distributed widely.
The trucks were loaded with equipment intended for downstream factories.
Watching all this traffic, Takumi walked inside.
Everyone inside the academy was hard at work. After asking around a bit, Takumi realized what they were focused on— They were all researching the perpetual motion machine.
Even Vilvie was fully immersed in her research. She didn't even notice Takumi standing behind her.
Takumi also saw that she had already enlarged the perpetual motion machine— Apparently intending to use it to build a spaceship.
With the Herrscher of Reason's Authority, Vilvie probably wouldn't need long to fully replicate the machine and apply it to her projects.
Takumi walked around the academy for a while, then left.
Back home, he decided to idle in the group chat.
Izayoi and the others had already finished watching the anime from his world. They hadn't touched the novel though.
Seeing their messages popping up, Takumi couldn't help but ask:
Takumi: [@Izayoi Sakamaki] [So, what's your plan now?]
Without even thinking, Izayoi replied:
Izayoi Sakamaki: [Same as always!] [Let me finish the rest of the story first.] [I've only watched the anime so far, whether things change or not doesn't matter much.] [The most important thing now is bringing Leticia back.]
The events in the anime were no big deal to Izayoi. It was the events in the novel that mattered. So he wasn't really concerned with changing the future.
Takumi: [True, but you should hurry up and read the novel too.] [Someday, I'll visit your world as well.] [I wonder if Little Garden will recognize my identity.]
Since Black Rabbit was also present, Takumi grew curious. Would his powers be acknowledged by Little Garden?
Black Rabbit, upon hearing this, was puzzled.
Black Rabbit: [What identity?]
What's going on? She was intrigued.
Fujiwara Chika: [The Final Trial of Humanity?] [Collapse, End, sounds like those themes, right?] [@Black Rabbit, Takumi's power is basically a trial for civilization— But humans just can't withstand it.] [And Takumi is now bound to civilization—the stronger civilization becomes, the stronger he becomes.] [His essence has fundamentally changed.]
That was the gist of it. Fujiwara Chika explained what she knew.
If Takumi were recognized, then he would be the Final Trial of Humanity.
And not just a piece of it— He was the full embodiment of Collapse itself.
Collapse in its entirety was Takumi.
Black Rabbit: [(òωó?)!?] [Huh??] [You're joking, right?] [Do you even realize what you're saying? The Final Trial of Humanity?!]
Surely they had to be joking. A being that appears to destroy humanity, That only humanity can defeat, Others can't even kill such an entity—at most, they can seal it away.
Currently, the Final Trials known in Little Garden included: The Wind of Decadence, the Wandering End Thesis, Severed Research, the Formless and Faceless Demon King— One of the rare single-digit Demon Lords confirmed to exist, Capable of erasing matter, concepts, even time itself.
Then there's Dystopia, Closed World, Shiroyasha, Heliocentrism, And the Absolute Evil Azdaha who destroyed Black Rabbit's homeland.
These were the Final Trials that had appeared in Little Garden. Others already overcome by humanity weren't worth mentioning.
And now Takumi was telling her his power's essence was one of these?
Takumi: [Just look up Collapse lore and you'll understand.] [So, could I be recognized or not?] [Also, I'm still human—who embraced Collapse.] [Maybe I could also gain the title of Humanity's Final Hope?] [Though whether Little Garden recognizes that is another question.]
At this point, Takumi stroked his chin.
It seemed he really had to make a trip to Little Garden. If he were acknowledged, His power would skyrocket.
And things like the Simulated Star Creation Map— He was really curious about those.
Black Rabbit: [I'll go check!!]
Now calmer, Black Rabbit started looking up information on Collapse.
If what they were saying was true, Then Takumi might actually be recognized upon arriving.
The Final Trial of Humanity! Just the thought was terrifying.
But Takumi seemed pretty friendly right now. And he had become Collapse while remaining human— That meant he might actually be a good guy?
Anyway, she'd look into it first. If anything remained unclear, she'd go ask Shiroyasha.
She was the expert on this.
Black Rabbit quickly finished reading about Collapse and the Herrschers. And then—she was stunned.
Black Rabbit: [I'm going to ask Lord Shiroyasha!!]
With that, she quickly logged off.
Seeing this, Takumi's eyes lit up.
Ask Shiroyasha, huh? That wasn't a bad idea. She would definitely know something.
Izayoi Sakamaki: [The Final Trial of Humanity, huh. Sounds pretty intense.]
After reading their conversation, Izayoi muttered to himself.
Takumi laughed at this.
Takumi: [Yeah, sounds cool. You're one too, remember?]
At those words, Izayoi froze.
You Kasukabe looked at him in surprise.
As for Asuka Kudou, she already knew.