The women weren't particularly interested in this universe's Earth, especially after learning it was just a very ordinary Earth.
However, Kaito would eventually bring Ryoko back. So, he would take Tearju, Eve, and Lala and Momo, who wanted to come, along.
Nana?
She was being Tsundere and missed the chance. She stayed in the palace with Sephie to learn how to handle affairs.
Well, generally, the Overlord himself didn't need to get involved in such recruitment.
Even if it showed sincerity, it was somewhat beneath his dignity.
But Sephie valued Ryoko highly, and she was one of Tearju's few friends...
Alright, Sephie admitted it.
She wanted to completely secure Ryoko's loyalty!
How to do that?
Simple. Kaito was the best person for recruitment.
So, the next day, Kaito first spent time sightseeing with the women in nearby star systems. The following day, he departed on the Royal carrier.
...
Milky Way, Solar System, outside Earth.
The Royal carrier went into stealth mode. Kaito took a small spacecraft and brought Tearju, Eve, Lala, and Momo to Earth.
They landed outside the city where Ryoko lived.
"This Earth is indeed no different from a normal one."
After landing, Kaito used his ability to investigate. It was just as he thought.
Currently, there were no other aliens here. The previous ones had been captured.
"Ugh, the air here is a bit polluted..."
Tearju frowned slightly upon landing but quickly adapted.
It couldn't be helped. Earth was currently in a developmental phase. Exhaust from fuel-powered vehicles and combustion gases from various factories were slowly polluting the atmosphere.
Having been used to places with good air quality, coming here required a period of adjustment.
Conversely, someone used to poor air quality would feel happier and physically lighter upon arriving somewhere with good air.
"Alright, let's go."
Kaito took out a Hongqi H9 sedan. Using his ability to hack into this world's network, he fabricated registration information for the car and identities for himself and the others, then set off towards their destination.
He wanted to avoid unnecessary trouble. Even if he could use hypnosis, creating official identities was more convenient in the long run.
"!!!"
"Help!!!"
Suddenly, a woman with orange, shoulder-length, slightly wavy hair ran down the street. She ignored her high heels; the bag she carried had too many important items.
Seeing her, Kaito didn't think much at first. There were plenty of people who could help her.
But when he saw her face, he remembered someone.
Yuuki Rito, Yuuki Mikan.
She's their mother, Yuuki Ringo!!
Looking at her fashionable attire, Kaito confirmed that this woman was the protagonist, Yuuki Rito's mother.
"Cough... I need to help."
His "Cao Cao" blood stirred. A bit embarrassed, Kaito got out of the car, ran past Yuuki Ringo effortlessly, and sprinted towards the fleeing robber.
Ringo was stunned. Her light green eyes widened in amazement at Kaito's speed.
Soon, Kaito easily caught the robber, performed a shoulder throw, slammed him to the ground, and pinned him.
"Wow! So fast!!"
"Even an Olympic champion wouldn't be that fast!?"
"Great, the robber is caught! Damn bastard, I hate people like him!"
"Tch, just a scumbag. Not worth getting so worked up. Since the robber's caught, let's call the police."
The people who had been chasing the robber stopped, amazed by Kaito's speed, and quickly called the police.
Ringo caught up, bowed repeatedly to thank everyone, and then came to Kaito to express her gratitude.
But when she looked up, her eyes instantly focused...
"H-handsome!"
'He was truly handsome!!'
Ringo, a renowned fashion designer with high praise overseas, had seen many male models.
But compared to the person before her, none of them could compare!!
Ah, she did design women's clothing, but she also dabbled in men's wear. She often went to fashion shows with colleagues, and because her design company needed models, she had encountered many high-quality ones.
"He-hello! Thank you so much, young man!"
Ringo stammered her thanks, her face flushed with excitement. Anyone might have thought she was just flushed from running.
"No problem. But you'll need to give a statement to the police. I can't stay, so I'll leave this to you."
"I-is that so? I can handle it. But if possible, could I get to know you? I want to properly thank you. The bag had very important items."
"Well... hehe, it was just helping someone in need. No need for that."
"No, I insist!"
With that, Ringo opened her bag, took out a business card, and handed it to Kaito. She then looked up at him with a hopeful expression.
It seemed she was determined to be friends; there was no escaping it.
The people around were envious, both men and women.
"...Alright. But I don't have a business card. So, for contact information... let's just say if we meet again, I'll accept your thanks."
"Next time we meet, I'll accept your invitation."
Kaito smiled, waved, and left a stunned Ringo with a dashing figure.
She wanted to chase after him, but as the victim, she couldn't leave. She watched Kaito leave with great regret, his image firmly etched in her mind.
She felt Kaito was so handsome. She even wanted to design a few outfits for him!
"If we meet again, you'll accept a meal together, right..."
"Wait, I don't even know his name!!!"