Su Mu could clearly perceive everything March 7th experienced. Naturally, the confusion in her heart was transmitted to him simultaneously.
Therefore, the very moment Zenith left the room, Su Mu directly summoned March 7th back.
The scene on Su Mu's end remained a cozy living room, with soft sofas arranged by the window and a cup of coffee Himeko had just brewed sitting on the coffee table.
As soon as March 7th appeared in the living room, she couldn't wait to look at Su Mu on the sofa, her voice urgent. "Main Body, you think it's really weird there too, right? Paul and Zenith have no surnames, Rawls and his daughter aren't there, and even their living conditions are different from the original work!"
Su Mu nodded, his brow furrowing slightly. He tapped his finger lightly on the coffee table and said in a low voice, "It is indeed strange. Based on our knowledge of the Mushoku Tensei world, Paul is from the Greyrat family and Zenith has her own family; it's impossible for them to have no surnames."
"Could it really be one of the countless timelines in the Dragon God's loops?" Himeko, who had already finished her chores, picked up a cup of coffee and took a light sip, her tone thoughtful. "But what could have happened to cause two entire families to vanish completely without a trace? And looking at the state of the village, this surname-less status seems to have persisted for a long time."
"Exactly, exactly!" March 7th nodded vigorously. She walked over to the sofa, sat down, and stuffed a pastry into her mouth, speaking through a muffled crunch. "Even in a loop, the deviation shouldn't be this massive. Unless... some external force interfered with that world."
Su Mu was silent for a moment. He suddenly looked up, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes. "Do you think it might have something to do with the fact that March 7th is a clone?"
"Main Body, you mean..." March 7th instantly understood what Su Mu meant, stopping her chewing. "The otherworld the clone enters will also be a 'Clone' of sorts? Like the difference between an official game and a remake or even a pirated copy?"
"That's roughly what I mean." Su Mu nodded. "Perhaps the place you entered isn't the main world of Mushoku Tensei, but a parallel world derived from it. This world retains some core elements—like the monsters and major characters—but some detailed settings have deviated for some reason."
Himeko set down her teacup, speaking contemplatively, "If that's the case, it explains why Paul and Zenith have no surnames and why the Rawls family doesn't exist. The settings of that world themselves contain these deviations."
"But... it's actually no big deal." Su Mu let out a soft breath, his expression gradually relaxing. "Whether it's the main world or a parallel world, it's a place worth exploring for us. It won't affect our plans."
"Main Body, you're clearly only saying that because you don't want to leave the house, right?" March 7th saw right through him, her tone teasing. "After all, the most direct way to verify this theory is for the Main Body to personally visit the otherworld~"
Hearing this, Su Mu fell silent, his gaze shifting away.
March 7th was right. He didn't want to go out. On one hand, he disliked complex social interactions; on the other, there was still a sliver of insecurity hidden deep in his heart.
Seeing this, Himeko stood up, walked to Su Mu's side, and gently pulled him into her embrace.
Her embrace was warm and soft, carrying a faint floral scent that was inexplicably soothing. Himeko gently stroked Su Mu's hair, her voice tender. "Main Body, actually, you can totally try going out now. Before, you didn't want to because you disliked socializing and lacked confidence. But now it's different. You have enough power, your body is healthy, and March 7th and I are always with you. Even if you go out, it's fine if you don't want to socialize. With us around, we can handle any trouble for you."
She paused, her tone turning a bit playful. "Besides, you're so excellent, and you have such beautiful girlfriends like March 7th and me by your side. If you really go out, the ones who should be lacking confidence are other people."
"That's right, that's right!" March 7th immediately Chimed in, leaning close to Su Mu and nodding hard. "Himeko-jie is right! Main Body, just go out boldly! If we meet someone you don't want to deal with, we'll block them for you! If there's something you can't handle, we'll solve it! You don't have to worry at all!"
Held in Himeko's arms, feeling her warm temperature and gentle touch, and hearing their sincere words, the gloom in Su Mu's heart gradually dissipated. He was silent for a while before saying softly, "I understand. Let me think about it carefully."
"Alright~" Himeko smiled tenderly, leaning down to plant a soft kiss on Su Mu's forehead. "Then let's not think about those troublesome things. Next... how about we have some 'quality time' to relax and have some fun?"
"Yes, yes!" March 7th immediately raised her hand in agreement, her eyes sparkling.
"You guys..." Su Mu was stuck between laughter and tears. The topic had changed far too abruptly.
"Are you sure you aren't coming?" Himeko's tone was laced with temptation as she pressed Su Mu's face into her soft chest, giving him a gentle, enveloping "face-wash" service.
March 7th added fuel to the fire, using a bit of reverse psychology. "Main Body, you aren't actually scared, are you? Scared of being slain 'under the horse' by Himeko-jie and me working together?"
"Who's scared!"
Su Mu was amused by the two of them, a warm current flowing through his heart. He knew Himeko and March 7th were using their own way to encourage and enlighten him.
Su Mu stood up, swept Himeko up into a princess carry, and walked toward the large bed in the bedroom. His tone was now full of relief. "Since you both want it so badly, I'll fulfill your wish!"
"What follows is paid content! No peeking for those outside~"
March 7th gave a playful wink toward the floor-to-ceiling window, then quickly ran over to pull the curtains shut. Immediately after, she cheerfully dashed into the bedroom and closed the door.
The lingering warmth of the relaxation time had not yet fully dissipated. Su Mu was surrounded by a layer of almost transparent tranquility—the gift of "Sage Time." The confusion and stagnation that had previously occupied his heart now melted away like spring snow.
March 7th's chirping and Himeko's gentle whispers still echoed in his ears. Thinking about it now, their words had indeed woken him up.
Staying trapped in his own little world was perhaps just a form of self-imposed imprisonment. If he could try to step out and see lands he had never seen before, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.
Moreover, even if he encountered a social situation he couldn't handle, they were there to back him up. He wouldn't have to face it alone.
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