582 In the end, I’m still too poor (1/2)

They finally defeated the werewolf monster.

Seiji suddenly felt his body heating up. A warmth spread throughout his entire body… this sensation was quite similar to when he was strengthened after signing a Spirit-branded Retainer contract with Natsuya!

”My strength… my Spiritual Power has increased,” Seiji stated what he noticed out loud as he glanced towards Shika.

”My power went up as well,” Shika said as she met his gaze.

Both of them then looked at Kazuko.

Kazuko blinked. ”I don't know about this… This isn't under my control.”

”You don't know?”

”I don't. As I mentioned, I don't know the exact powers of my own Domain.”

Seiji didn't know what to say.

After eliminating all the demons, his power increased—this was quite similar to the specialty of the Inner World where ”defeating all the powerful monsters there would allow the person summoned there to increase in power level”!

Was this so-called Domain also an Inner World?

Was Kazuko Ooike's Domain ability the power to open up a portal to and control an Inner World?

Just as he was thinking about this, his system suddenly gave him a notification as words appeared before him...

[You have been rewarded for cleansing an Inner World for the first time. Soul World – Spirit House is now available.]

”Spirit House?”

This new term caught Seiji's attention.

He really wanted to immediately check the explanation. Unfortunately, now wasn't the time, so he could only put it off until later.

Although, the term [cleansing an Inner World for the first time] was confirmation from his dating sim system that it recognized the Domain as an Inner World.

In that case, since Kazuko was able to open up and control an Inner World, didn't that make her just like a game master who was capable of freely opening up and controlling an excellent cultivation ground!?

Seiji's eyes instantly lit up when he came to this conclusion.

If he could obtain Kazuko's assistance, it would become much safer for his friends to practice cultivation.

Going to a Spirit World would entail unknown risks. There might be powerful and terrifying monsters, clashes against other Spiritual Ability users, or they might get accidentally dragged into a dangerous Inner World.

However, Kazuko's Domain could control the degree of risk. It would also be possible to leave immediately if one was injured?

However, the demons present here might be related to Hell. Would they bring a negative influence for the Awakened?

Seiji cooled his passion as he thought about this potential problem.

No matter what, he should finish what he came to do first.

The next area was the final destination of their little excursion—the place where Kazufuru Ooike resided.

The student council secretary had a half translucent body and was wearing the Genhana High School boys' uniform as he floated in midair and slept.

Kazuko was unable to enter Kazufuru's area, which was why she didn't fly here. If she was present and flying next to him, they would basically be like identical twin ghosts.

Seiji walked over and called out to him, ”Ooike-san, it's time for you to wake up.”

Kazufuru didn't react.

”Wake up! Kazufuru Ooike!!” Seiji increased his volume.

Kazufuru twitched slightly. However, he still didn't open his eyes.

”Student council secretary Kazufuru Ooike! Don't sleep in the student council room!! Hurry and get up!!!”

Kazufuru twitched again and had an expression of discomfort as he slowly opened his eyes.

”…Harano-san?”

”Yep, it's me. You've finally woken up.” Seiji smiled.

”I… What exactly…” Kazufuru had a confused expression as if he was still unclear what was going on.

”We went to great trouble to arrive here and wake you up. So, don't be going back to sleep.” Seiji looked directly at him. ”If you can't recall what happened, just take your time slowly. The most important thing right now is to maintain your consciousness.”

Kazufuru blinked. ”Was I… saved… by you again?”

”No, not me. All I did was wake you up. Someone else is responsible for saving you.”