Chapter 85: Joy, Bickering And A Sense Of Belonging
The next morning, inside the Itsuka Residence.
Shido was sitting on the couch, idly watching TV. Beside him, Kotori lounged with a lollipop in her mouth, lazily licking it as she focused on the screen.
The news broadcast displayed footage of the destruction caused by the recent Spatial Quake, with buildings reduced to rubble and entire streets left in ruins. However, what caught Shido's attention was the remarkable speed at which reconstruction had already begun. Workers and machinery were hard at work, and the area was already showing signs of recovery.
Shido blinked in surprise. "That fast?" he muttered.
He had to admit, no matter how many times he saw it, the resilience and efficiency of the people in this world never failed to amaze him.
Shido couldn't help but feel a little guilty about the sheer amount of destruction caused during his battle. Kusakabe was probably dealing with a major headache because of it.
However, he quickly reminded himself that Jessica and her team were the ones who had escalated things to such an extent. It wasn't entirely his fault.
The media might officially report that the damage was caused by a Spatial Quake, but there were certainly organizations out there who knew the truth about what really happened.
Shido let out a sigh. "Well, at least it's over."
On the bright side, he had completed his quest and received a reward, which helped lift his mood. Not to mention, he had also gained an adorable loli Spirit. Though he wasn't sure what kind of trouble awaited him next, for now, he decided to enjoy this brief moment of peace.
After returning home, Shido helped Tohka move her clothes and belongings into her new apartment. Initially, she was overjoyed at the idea of living in a bigger place, one that was much larger than the Itsuka Residence.