When Sawamura Koyori heard this, the corner of her mouth lifted slightly.
"Hehe, so you were engrossed in reading that book just now?"
"Come, come, let me guess whose book it is."
With a smile on her face, Sawamura Koyori put a finger to her lips, pretending to think. However, she already had the answer in her mind.
"It's Thunder Fire Sword's work, right?"
Being guessed correctly immediately by Sawamura Koyori made Eriri freeze in embarrassment.
"Urusai! (Shut up!)"
"So what if it is! I... I was just scouting the enemy, that's all!" Eriri awkwardly found an excuse.
"Ohoho! Scouting the enemy, huh?!" Sawamura Koyori gave Eriri a meaningful look, making her feel a bit uneasy.
"So, what did you find out?"
"His appearance actually has a lot to do with you, you know!"
Sawamura Koyori was naturally somewhat aware of Eriri's rival, Thunder Fire Sword. His drawing skills and other aspects were indeed impressive. Later, when he published the legitimate manga Dragon Ball, it proved just that. Compared to someone like her niece, who was still struggling out at sea, the difference was like heaven and earth.
"Urusai!"
"What does it have to do with me! Fan behavior, please don't attribute it to the idol, thank you!" Faced with her aunt's teasing, Eriri naturally retorted, clearly displeased.
Sawamura Koyori simply smiled faintly, not minding.
"Hehe, so doesn't little Eriri want to reclaim the title of industry number one?" Sawamura Koyori asked teasingly.
"I don't care about that at all!"
"Whoever wants it can have it!"
"Hmph!" Eriri tsunderely turned her head away, her twin tails swirling in the air.
Seeing this, Sawamura Koyori smiled faintly and said:
"If you don't care, then why do you keep checking up on him?"
"And not just occasionally, but every single day, to the point it's become a habit!"
Faced with Sawamura Koyori's teasing, Eriri was left speechless. She could only blush, tsunderely turn her head away, not daring to meet her gaze.
Seeing this, Sawamura Koyori didn't continue teasing Eriri. Instead, she opened the web browser on Eriri's computer. She restored the previous browsing history and quietly browsed through the doujinshi on the page.
No matter the age, when faced with this kind of material, physiological reactions are natural. After browsing through it, Sawamura Koyori's flushed face indicated her current lack of calm.
"I never expected that after such a long break, his update is yet another perfect work!"
"I have to say, little Eriri, your loss is justified." Sawamura Koyori quickly tried to calm her restless heart and slowly said to Eriri.
"Do you even know how to have a conversation?!" Eriri was already used to this by now.
"Well, you're absolutely right! His skills are indeed very strong!"
"He deserves the title of industry number one!"
"Hehehe, so wouldn't it be better to just admit it openly? Why be so tsundere, little Eriri." Seeing this, Sawamura Koyori smiled charmingly and pinched Eriri's cheek.
"Tch, finished looking?"
"Hurry back to your room! I need to work!" Eriri couldn't stand her aunt's teasing anymore and quickly tried to shoo her away.
"Don't rush! I still want to spend a little more time with little Eriri!" Sawamura Koyori held Eriri's hand, unwilling to let go, looking at her with a pitiful, pleading expression, pretending to be delicate and pitiable.
"Tch! Suit yourself!" Eriri couldn't handle her, so she had no choice but to let her sit beside her.
Then, Eriri picked up her digital drawing tablet and started drawing. Sawamura Koyori sat nearby watching, occasionally striking up a conversation with Eriri.
"By the way, little Eriri, have you ever met this manga artist named Thunder Fire Sword?" Sawamura Koyori held a cup of water and then asked.
"No. For doujinshi, let's not even go there. Most doujinshi artists are afraid of social suicide and basically never show their faces." This question made Eriri put down her pen. She thought for a moment, her expression also somewhat strange, and said:
"But even after he published the general audience manga Dragon Ball, he hasn't participated in any interview programs or any public appearances."
"This is completely different from the usual famous manga artists who publicly appear."
"Maybe he's afraid of social suicide?" Sawamura Koyori casually said.
"Maybe!" Eriri thought that was indeed a possibility.
"Speaking of which, what kind of person is this manga artist called Thunder Fire Sword? It really makes one curious!" Sawamura Koyori then tilted her head, a trace of curiosity in her eyes.
"He's probably a fat, greasy uncle!" Eriri immediately responded.
"That's just a stereotype, you know!"
The two chatted pleasantly; their relationship hardly seemed like that of an elder and a junior. Instead, they were more like a pair of sisters.
As for Yuki, after browsing Eriri's works, he directly activated the traversal function and arrived in the Apocalypse World.
The moment Yuki appeared, he saw that Saeko and the others had already packed their luggage. Of course, given their post-apocalyptic situation, they didn't actually have much in terms of luggage. Most of it was stuff like clothing.
"Hello, big brother Yuki!" The little loli Alice, upon seeing Yuki, showed a sweet smile and greeted him.
Yuki smiled slightly and gently rubbed Alice's head.
"How do you know about me?" Yuki asked gently and kindly.
"Saeko onee-chan and the others told me!"
"They said a handsome big brother would come to take us to a safe world to live! And they told Alice lots of things about you, big brother!"
"They told Alice that the food, water, and electricity we have now are all thanks to you, big brother."
"So Alice is very grateful to you, big brother!" Alice's sweet smile was incredibly heartwarming.
Saeko, Shizuka, Yuriko, and the others nearby also showed faint smiles. Having Alice around had added a lot of vitality to their lives during this time. So everyone liked Alice very much.
"Hehe, so does Alice know about the place we're going to next?" A gentle smile appeared on Yuki's face as he asked Alice.
"Mhm! I heard there are many little girls the same age as Alice!"
"Haha, then Alice must get along well with them!"
"Mhm mhm mhm!" Alice nodded heavily.
Yuki smiled slightly. Saeko truly was the virtuous wife and mother type, having already prepared for this.
Then, Yuki opened a portal and temporarily placed Saeko and the others inside. With a single thought, Yuki instantly arrived within the universe he had created.
After meeting Seitenshi, he released Saeko and the others.
Except for Saeko, everyone was curious about everything in this new world upon their first arrival. Under Seitenshi's arrangements, Miori Shima and Enju Aihara led the others on a tour of the place.
Meanwhile, Yuki took Saeko and Seitenshi deep into the building. There, Yuki witnessed Saeko and Seitenshi working together in an attempt to overpower Yuki.
Unfortunately, Yuki was still more skilled, and he subdued them both with a countermove. Seeing they were no match, the two then called for help from Kise Tendo, followed by Sumire Muroto, Miori Shima, and so on, until everyone joined in!