c24: Aftermath, Returning to the World
"Back to the Great Wall, huh..." Karl thought.
For some reason, after releasing his pent-up frustration through battle and gaining new abilities, his mind felt much more at ease, like a warrior who had just completed a decisive mission.
At this moment, a figure wearing a beautiful outfit ran over from not far away.
It was a graceful woman with long pink hair, her movements swift yet elegant, clearly someone trained rather than an ordinary civilian.
She ran straight toward the white-haired old man.
"Father, are you alright?" she asked anxiously, her voice filled with concern.
Around them, the aftermath of battle was evident.
Many buildings in the city had collapsed or were severely damaged, and wounded soldiers could be seen everywhere, some being treated while others struggled to stand.
Karl casually glanced at the woman.
Then, his eyes narrowed slightly.
He recognized her.
It was Galo from the King's World.
Which meant…
That old man was her father.
Karl was slightly surprised.
In his previous life, when he had fought in this world, he had never paid attention to such background details. Like many combat-focused individuals, his attention had always been on enemies and objectives rather than personal histories.
He hadn't expected that he would coincidentally arrive at the very city connected to Galo.
However, this discovery did not hold much importance for him.
Karl simply took another glance.
Galo was already supporting her father, carefully checking his condition while speaking to him with urgency.
Karl did not linger.
With a slight movement he disappeared from the spot, returning directly to his own world.
…
Meanwhile, the white-haired old man began recounting everything that had just happened to Galo.
"Just now, we were fighting the Demon Seeds that attacked Thousand Caves City."
"Suddenly… all the Demon Seeds died."
"One after another, their bodies were shattered completely, as if crushed by an overwhelming force."
"There was also a person… wearing a black cape, floating in the air."
"He called himself the God of the Human Realm."
"It was that…"
"Hmm? Where did he go?"
The old man raised his hand and pointed toward the location where Karl had been hovering earlier.
But now there was nothing there.
Galo followed his gaze and looked over.
Her eyes flickered slightly.
"Was it him… who saved Thousand Caves City?"
Just moments ago, when she had rushed in, she had already noticed Karl.
After all, a man floating in midair, wearing a distinct black suit and cape, carried a presence too striking to ignore—very much like how iconic figures such as Superman or Sentry would naturally draw attention simply by existing above the battlefield.
However, at that time, her father's safety had been her priority.
So she had not paid much attention to Karl.
Now that she realized that this mysterious figure might have saved not only her father but the entire city, a sense of urgency rose in her heart.
She wanted to thank him.
But…
He was gone.
"What a mysterious and powerful person…" Galo thought to herself, unable to suppress her curiosity.
…
Chang'an City.
Within a quiet courtyard of the empire.
The courtyard was filled with blooming peony flowers, their fragrance lingering in the air, creating a serene yet refined atmosphere.
A man with snow-white long hair, dressed in the robes of a Taoist Sorcerer, sat upright before a chessboard.
Across from him sat a blue-haired youth.
The two moved their pieces rapidly, as if each move had already been calculated countless steps ahead.
However, the Taoist Sorcerer's true focus was not on the chessboard.
His thoughts were elsewhere.
In his calculations, the situation at the Great Wall's Guan City and Thousand Caves City should have progressed exactly as planned.
The Demon Seeds…
The internal conflicts…
Everything had already been set in motion.
Once completed, the prophecy concerning the Great Wall would inevitably come true.
At that point, even the Empress would be forced to take it more seriously.
The Great Wall…
Just as he was thinking, a figure suddenly appeared within the courtyard.
She held an oil-paper umbrella.
It was a young girl with rabbit-like ears, her presence light and almost silent.
She stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and presented a letter.
The Taoist Sorcerer accepted it calmly.
The girl immediately withdrew without a word.
He opened the letter.
At first, his expression remained composed.
But as he continued reading his pupils suddenly contracted.
"How is this possible?"
According to the report…
Both the Demon Seeds at Guan City and those at Thousand Caves City…
Had been completely wiped out.
Not repelled.
Not scattered.
But annihilated.
Every single one.
"God of the Human Realm…"
Who exactly was this person?
The letter detailed everything that had occurred—Karl's appearance, his overwhelming strength, and the instantaneous destruction of the Demon Seeds.
The blue-haired youth, who had been holding a chess piece, looked up in surprise.
He had never seen his master show such a reaction before.
…
…
Karl returned to the Marvel Universe.
He appeared inside his home.
Before accepting the mission earlier, he had come back specifically to retrieve his black combat suit, the one designed to maximize his combat efficiency while maintaining the symbolic presence of a superhuman enforcer.
Now that the mission was complete, he changed out of the suit and into casual clothes.
With a simple thought, his figure vanished again.
The next moment, Karl appeared inside Skye's home.
It was still noon.
Sunlight filtered through the windows, illuminating the quiet room.
Skye was resting.
Earlier, she had worn the Superwoman combat suit and fought alongside Karl for several hours, pushing her body to its limits.
Now, she was completely exhausted and asleep.
Karl glanced at her briefly.
Then he felt a familiar mental connection.
Without hesitation, he entered the Chat Group.
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Senju Princess: Karl-kun, you completed the mission very quickly.
Senju Princess: Have you already returned to your own world? @God of the Human Realm
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: He should be back by now, right?
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: After all, it's been quite a while since the mission was completed.
Because when group members post missions and complete them, not only can the person involved see the system prompt, but a notification is also broadcast within the Chat Group itself, much like a shared mission log that updates in real time across all participants.
Therefore, at the exact moment Karl wiped out the Demon Seeds in both Guan City and Thousand Caves City, the completion notice had already appeared for everyone.
Given the scale of the feat instantaneously eliminating hundreds of Demon Seeds with overwhelming force comparable to high-tier superhuman combatants the notification naturally drew attention from all members.
Tenblade King: Karl doesn't seem to be here.
Tenblade King: Then let's ask General Su Lie @Great Wall Guard Commander
Tenblade King: General Su Lie, has the mission been completed?
Great Wall Guard Commander: It has been completed.
Great Wall Guard Commander: Karl is extremely powerful. He eliminated hundreds of Demon Seeds instantly, without giving them any chance to resist.
Great Wall Guard Commander: His method was direct and absolute, similar to how top-tier beings crush opponents without prolonged combat.
Great Wall Guard Commander: Many thanks to Karl @God of the Human Realm
Senju Princess: General Su Lie, did you record a video when Karl was fighting just now?
Senju Princess: I really want to see Karl's heroic posture.
Her curiosity wasn't unfounded.
After all, based on Su Lie's description, Karl's performance sounded less like a normal battle and more like a one-sided suppression, something akin to when overwhelming figures such as Superman unleashes full power against non-equal threats, or when Thor descends onto a battlefield and clears enemies with godlike force.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: Want to see +1
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: I haven't seen Karl fight yet!
Tenblade King: I want to see it too, +1+1
Great Wall Guard Commander: Uh… no.
Great Wall Guard Commander: At that time, I was personally engaged in combat with three high-level Demon Seeds.
Great Wall Guard Commander: Their strength was far beyond ordinary monsters, and their coordinated attacks made them extremely difficult to handle.
Great Wall Guard Commander: Although I don't want to admit it, I was indeed at a disadvantage and being suppressed.
Great Wall Guard Commander: Then Karl appeared.
Great Wall Guard Commander: In less than a breath, all Demon Seeds whether ordinary or elite were completely annihilated.
Great Wall Guard Commander: Before I could even react, let alone think about recording anything, the battlefield had already been cleared.
Senju Princess: Alright…
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: I see… that's a bit of a pity.
Tenblade King: Indeed a pity.
Tenblade King: I can only hope that next time he accepts a mission, he remembers to record it.
Senju Princess: That's right.
Senju Princess: If Karl takes my mission next time, I'll definitely record everything.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: Me too.
God of the Human Realm: I'm already back, don't worry. @Senju Princess
God of the Human Realm: General Su Lie, there's no need to be so polite. @Great Wall Guard Commander
God of the Human Realm: After all, completing missions comes with point rewards.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: Oh right!
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: Karl just earned another 100,000 points from this mission.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: That's seriously enviable… I still can't even afford an Iron Man suit!
She was referring to the kind of high-end powered armor similar to what Iron Man uses equipment that integrates advanced weapon systems, flight capabilities, and energy projection, something far beyond her current point balance.
Tenblade King: Envy +1, I don't have many points left after purchasing the Sharingan.
Senju Princess: Envy +2, Karl's growth speed is really unbelievable.
God of the Human Realm: Then I'll send a red packet.
Group member God of the Human Realm sent a red packet.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou received 220 points.
Senju Princess received 300 points.
Tenblade King received 120 points.
Karl casually checked the red packet collection record.
Then he noticed something.
Su Lie's name…
Was not on the list.
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