As the food entered their mouths, Naofumi and Emilie showed shocked expressions. It was their first time tasting these delicacies.
Although they had often tasted many good foods at the hotel, in comparison, the hotel's food could only be called sustenance. These were truly delicious foods, capable of bringing unique happiness to people.
As for L'arc and the others, although they had tasted some of these unique foods before, they hadn't eaten much, and many of the higher-grade ones they had never tried.
Now, after eating these, they felt like they were in paradise, utterly blissful.
Then, everyone began to gobble down the food. Watching their reactions, Takeru found it quite amusing but didn't mock them.
If he had had these foods in his previous life, he would definitely have acted even more exaggeratedly.
But now, after being baptized by various delicacies, Takeru had considerable resistance. His behavior was extremely elegant.
However, if one looked closely, they would find that Takeru's speed in devouring food was not slower than anyone else's...
It wasn't until they were all full that they reluctantly stopped eating. Coming back to their senses, Glass and Therese, thinking of their earlier rude actions, lowered their heads in embarrassment.
Only Akame and Kurome were still quickly eating. Although they ate fast, their actions weren't rude. On the contrary, combined with their good looks, it seemed like a cute contrast.
"Everyone, have you eaten enough?" Looking at everyone who had put down their chopsticks, Takeru asked with a smile.
"Yes, ugh." Kizuna answered with a dry laugh but burped from eating too much and too fast. As the burp sounded, Kizuna's face visibly reddened.
Seeing this, Yui snickered unkindly, making Kizuna even more embarrassed. Glass and Therese also looked very embarrassed.
"Naofumi-sama, it was so delicious!" The awkward silence was soon broken by Emilie.
"Yes." Hearing Emilie's words, Naofumi nodded. These foods were definitely the most delicious he had ever eaten in his life.
"Alright. Perhaps Kizuna, you have already heard the truth about the waves from Yui and Glass. But since some are still unclear, I'll explain it to everyone again." Soon, Takeru spoke directly to everyone.
"The truth about the waves?" Hearing Takeru say this, Naofumi looked directly at him.
"First, there is a mastermind behind the waves called a [Deity]. In the later stages, you will need to face the Reincarnators personally chosen by this [Deity]. These people are also called [Vanguards of the Waves]. ... So, to prevent the world from being destroyed, you must defeat all the Reincarnators and the mastermind, the [Deity]."
Looking at everyone, Takeru explained the truth about the waves again. Naofumi just stared blankly, realizing that while he had been methodically leveling up, Takeru had already figured out the truth about the greatest calamity.
"We know this. But because of this, all the Heroes need to work together, right?" At this moment, L'arc asked directly.
"Indeed, normally, the only way to stop the waves is for all the summoned Heroes to work together. Losing even one Hero would make the subsequent waves very difficult."
"But one point is that 'difficult' does not mean 'inevitable defeat.' So, you have a choice now. Either recall the Spear Hero and the Bow Hero, make amends with them, make them realize the dangers ahead, improve their strength, and then work together to face the later waves."
"Or rely on yourselves, making yourselves so strong that no one can compare." Looking at the group, Takeru shrugged.
Hearing Takeru's words, Naofumi couldn't help but roll his eyes. Thinking of Motoyasu and Itsuki, he couldn't help but shake his head. Making amends and cooperating with them seemed extremely difficult.
Besides, the two were simply too weak. Although as Heroes, their power ceiling was very high, they only treated this world like a game and hadn't diligently improved their strength.
Glass and the others also looked at each other. They also knew a thing or two about the Heroes of this world.
The Four Saint Heroes in their own world also had problems.
"Of course, this is just my suggestion. Also, there are many talented individuals in this world. Gathering everyone together to improve their strength uniformly, then working together to repel the waves, is also a good choice."
Seeing everyone's troubled expressions, Takeru spoke again.
"But, Takeru, can a single person's strength really save the world?" Then, Naofumi looked at Takeru hesitantly.
"If you're just asking whether it's possible, then the answer is yes. As for whether you can reach that level, that's hard to say. Although the Holy Weapons are good, they are limited to this world. And whether you can fully unleash all the potential of the Holy Weapons is also very difficult."
Hearing Takeru's words, Naofumi fell silent again. Indeed, if it were Takeru, there was no doubt he could save this world. But Takeru had said before that he couldn't participate in the upcoming waves.
"Alright, you don't have to be too pessimistic. Because at the very least, there is still great hope for this world. Even when Emilia and I are gone, the Dawn Empire's Imperial Guard and many knights will fight to the end."
"Also, there is a very reliable ally in this world, the Filolial Queen, Fitoria, as well as the three types of slimes I left for you, which also have tremendous potential." Looking at Naofumi, who looked like he was preparing for the worst, Takeru said with amusement.
"The Imperial Guard, the Filolial Queen Fitoria, and the slimes? I see." Hearing Takeru's words, Naofumi quickly perked up.
"Hey, hey, Takeru, does our world get anything?" Hearing how much Takeru had left for this world, L'arc and the others looked at him expectantly.
"What do you think? But just as you can come to this world, Naofumi can also go to your world to be your ally. Of course, everything still depends on your own strength." Hearing L'arc's words, Takeru rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, that's true. Naofumi, kid, take care of us from now on." Nodding, L'arc directly addressed Naofumi.
"I'm already twenty years old!" Hearing L'arc's address, Naofumi said helplessly.
"Sorry, sorry. I'm used to calling people who look younger than me that way. Don't mind it." Hearing Naofumi's words, L'arc said familiarly.
Hearing his words, Naofumi rolled his eyes again. Takeru looked even younger, yet L'arc didn't dare call him 'kid'.
However, Naofumi didn't dislike L'arc, so he didn't mind being called that.
"Finally, about the Cal Mira Island activation the day after tomorrow, everyone should work hard then." Looking at everyone, Takeru spoke again.
"Eh, what's an activation?" Hearing Takeru's words, Yui and Mio were puzzled.
"An activation is a phenomenon in this world, occurring every ten years, where experience gain increases in a certain area." Seeing the puzzled Yui, Takeru explained again.
"That's just like a bonus event in a game!" Hearing Takeru's words, Yui quickly understood.
"Game?" Hearing this, Glass and the others looked curiously at Yui.
"Hee hee, don't mind it. So, let's all work hard together the day after tomorrow." Waving her hand, Yui said with great enthusiasm.
...
Soon, time arrived the next day. Normally, traveling to Cal Mira Island by boat would take two days and one night.
But since Beatrice had already been to that island, she could teleport everyone there tomorrow. So, there was no need to leave early today.
However, although Takeru and the others didn't set off early, many knights and Imperial Guard had already been dispatched.
Not only could Takeru and the others enjoy the experience bonus from the activation, but it was also an excellent leveling opportunity for them.
Also, Motoyasu and Itsuki had already set off. After all, Takeru had no intention of taking them along.
As for today, since L'arc and the others were curious about the special changes in the royal capital, Takeru let them tour the city on their own. Glass, curious about the gravity formation Takeru had built, experienced it for herself and found it astonishing.