The Infinite Powerhouse Mixed in with Sakura Dormitory

"Hey"

"Hello, Kanda-sensei, I am Kaguya Shinomiya."

"Oh, it's Shinomiya-kun. What's up?"

"Yes, I have some good news to tell Kanda-sensei. Your novel, Dragon and Tiger, has won an award: a New Record Award and first place in the Best Hottest Newcomer Award for the first half of the year."

"Is that so?" Jiang Jing said uninterestedly.

"..." Jiang Jing's indifferent reaction startled Shinomiya Kaguya, who was unfamiliar with his personality.

"Mr. Kanda, the award organizers have sent an invitation for you to attend the Takarajima Publishing House's award ceremony on Friday afternoon. There will also be a personal interview with you afterwards," Kaguya Shinomiya, who is currently in charge of Jiang Jing's novels, introduced very competently.

Jiang Jing, carrying soy sauce in one hand and talking on the phone in the other, shook his head: "No time. You or someone else can go and get that novel award. As for interviews, I'm not interested."

"Alright, I need to go back and cook. That's all for now." Jiang Jing put away his phone and stepped out, appearing outside the barrier.

It was only about 4:30 pm. The sun was blazing, and the sunlight made Jiang Jing feel comfortable all over. Most importantly, his physical body was being strengthened at an alarming rate under the sunlight.

After entering the Silver Age, Jiang Jing discovered that his physical body had acquired some of the characteristics of the Chaos Demon God of the Fourth Realm of Gods, which allowed him to create something from nothing and be self-sufficient.

For example, after absorbing the sunlight falling from the sky, the Kryptonian cells in his body will compress and store it millions of times, and he will also generate millions of times the same amount of light power from nothing, according to the ratio of the star's power.

It's unclear whether this change is inherent to Kryptonians or a result of his spiritual power fusing with his physical body to achieve godhood. Now, as his strength increases, the rate of this physical evolution and enhancement also accelerates, which is terrifying.

Under the sunlight, in a good mood, Jiang Jing lazily walked towards Sakura Villa, which was about a mile away.

Inside the barrier, everyone came to their senses after watching Jiang Jing leave.

"Looks like everything's alright. I'm busy at my shop, so I'll be going now." The Demon King clearly recognized Esdeath, greeted her, and then a magic circle appeared beneath his feet before he disappeared.

The red-haired female warrior who was left behind was stunned for a moment, then said urgently, "Why are you leaving so fast? What about me? I told my colleague I was going to the toilet when I came out."

hum!

The magic circle that had just disappeared reappeared, and a hand reached out from it, grabbing the red-haired female hero. "I almost forgot about you," it said, pulling her over.

Looking at the box that Kato Megumi was holding, Thor shook his head with some regret: "It's a pity that we failed to snatch the Silver Moon-level mission, which could have been completed by just capturing a two-star Shadow Demon. We almost ran into him."

"Kanna's gone, and Kobayashi's about to get off work too. I need to go back and prepare dinner."

"Oh, yes, Lord Thor."

"Lord Thor, Kobayashi said this morning that she was promoted to department head, and we're going to celebrate tonight, so please make some delicious food, okay?"

"Haha... Of course, I've prepared a surprise for Kobayashi."

"Surprise! Lord Thor, you cut off your tail again?"

"No, no matter how I make my tail, Xiaolin can always tell, so I went back at noon and caught a silver-horned snow deer to roast tonight."

"Wow, Silver Horned Snow Deer! Lord Thor is amazing! I haven't eaten Silver Horned Snow Deer meat in years."

The two dragons chatted as they soared into the sky and flew back, while Aqua, who was rushing back to the stage for rehearsals, had disappeared without a trace.

"General Esdeath." Kato Megumi walked over with her men and bowed slightly to their captain, Esdeath.

Esdeath looked at Kato Megumi and nodded with satisfaction: "Well done. Although there was a slight accident, it's nothing compared to your contributions."

Esdeath was known for her leniency towards her subordinates in that world, and after coming to this world and becoming one of the top leaders of the Neon State branch, she continued to treat her team members very well.

Kato Megumi calmly shook her head: "An accident is an accident, but thankfully that person intervened and stopped that demonic figure."

"Let's go, let's take this back first."

"Yes."

Back at the association headquarters, after the box was taken away and its contents were handed over to a specialist, Kato Megumi dismissed her subordinates to rest and then followed Esdeath to her office to give a report on the operation.

Kato Megumi first discovered that the mutant she was monitoring was about to make contact with the target, and then decisively took him down. She then had one of her subordinates, who possessed psychic abilities, extract information from the mutant.

Next, Sugimoto Makoto used a high-level special talisman that could change appearance and aura to extract a lot of information about the details of this mission.

Esdeath nodded: "You acted decisively this time, extracting a lot of useful information, especially since we didn't expect that some big shot had infiltrated those things down there."

"However, this matter is now beyond our capabilities, so we should hand it over to the higher-ups."

Esdeath smiled faintly: "That's enough for today. You can go and rest. The mission rewards will be issued after the logistics department evaluates them. I'll keep an eye on them for you and make sure they don't miss out on anything."

However, Kato Megumi did not get up immediately, but hesitated for a moment: "General, may I ask who that person is? Judging from the way you treat him, he seems to be of very high status."

"And if he hadn't shown up unexpectedly today, that monster would have almost succeeded," Kato Megumi asked, not hiding her curiosity.

“Kanda, huh?” Esdeath thought for a moment, looking at Kato Megumi.

"Given your current strength and the fact that you belong to the association, it's fine for them to tell you. However, don't tell the people below about his identity," Esdeath reminded them.

Esdeath's seriousness only fueled Kato Megumi's curiosity: "I understand."

"His name is Kanda Sorata. He is a second-year high school student, just like you. He attends Suimei Arts High School in Ashikaga Ward. His public identity is a bestselling novelist."

"However, the information registered with the association shows that he is the head of the school's mysterious research department, one of the external vice ministers of the association's suppression department, a member of Rias Gremory's team, and a three-star power-side ability user."

"A three-star strength-side ability user." Kato Megumi's eyes showed doubt, because a three-star strength-side ability user could not make those two terrifying dragons so afraid.

Esdeath said calmly, "He has another identity: the Awakened One, Jing."

"What? He's the Awakened One, Kei?" Kato Megumi's voice rose involuntarily, and her usually calm face showed a slight change in expression. People outside the extraordinary realm could not understand how terrifying the power of an Awakened One was.

Esdeath nodded: "Yes, it's him. The data shows that he only awakened his Origin Power a little over a month ago, but he has already mastered Origin Power and reached the peak of the Silver Moon Rank King level."

"As for his combat strength, it is comparable to that of the strongest. It is said that his power source is extremely domineering, and no demon or opponent can withstand a single punch from him."

Seeing the somewhat shocked beautiful girl, Esdeath's eyes suddenly flickered: "Megumi, I have a task for you, which is also an opportunity for you."

"Yes, General, please speak." Upon hearing that it was a mission, Kato Megumi's gaze immediately turned serious.

Esdeath leaned back in her chair, crossed her legs, and waved her hand: "No need to be so serious. Our branch association has gained a lot in the restricted area this time, so we are preparing to establish a new elite potential team, mainly composed of high-potential ability users. The goal is to allocate resources to cultivate a new generation of Silver Moon Rank powerhouses."

"This matter has been settled. I intend to recommend you as the captain of this team. The other two members have been confirmed: Yukino Yukinoshita and Haruno Yukinoshita, who completed their ability awakening this morning."

"Don't underestimate them. Yukino Yukinoshita, like you, has high potential. Her ability is ice control. She's a year younger than you and is currently a first-year high school student."

"And Yukinoshita Haru is her older sister, who is 21 years old by Chinese reckoning and has the potential to become a top-tier superhuman."

"A top-tier potential ability user! Wait a minute, General, isn't it said that the chances of awakening after the age of twenty are very small?" Kato Megumi asked in surprise at Yukinoshita Haruno's top-tier potential ability.

Esdeath nodded: "That's how it is normally."

"However, Yukino Yukinoshita was not in a normal situation. She was lucky enough to receive help from the Awakener Kei. She not only successfully awakened, but her originally high-potential ability also mutated into a top-level one."

Kato Megumi was taken aback: "Awakened Jing, it's him again."

"Yes, I'll let you get to know the Yukinoshita sisters later, and then the first task I'll give you will also be related to him."

"Ah," Kato Megumi was quite surprised to find that there was another mission so soon, and it was related to that Awakener.

"It's not a troublesome task, just a regular reception task, and it'll also give you and the new team members a chance to get to know each other and mentor the newcomers."

"Please speak, General."

"Tomorrow, some of the followers that Awakener Jing has taken in from the restricted area will be coming out early, and they will need treatment and rest. Please help with the reception and arrangements."

“These people, like me, come from another world. They are not familiar with the local culture and knowledge, and they have just come out of the killing hell of the demon tide, so they may be a little unaccustomed to it.”

"The task won't be too difficult. It's just to help them find a place to stay that's close to the city for their treatment, and to show them around the area how to live here. It shouldn't be a problem."

"After that, your team will mainly be responsible for coordinating between the association and the Awakened Jing."

"Hui, this is a great opportunity."

P.S.: The power went out three times this morning, which kept causing me to lose my revised manuscript. I'll update this chapter now, the next one will be later, and I haven't had time to find any pictures (so sad).

Chapter 18 (9) The river view that appeared more than three thousand years ago, the keyboard of the automatic code

At the table, Shiina Mashiro, who was talking to two guests, looked up and a happy look appeared in her eyes as Jiang Jing entered through the door.

"Sorata, you're back."

Having grown accustomed to the river view, Shiina Mashiro always felt a little uneasy when the river view was no longer in sight.

"You're back." Jiang Jing nodded, then looked at the other two.

"Kanda-sensei." The blonde twin-tailed girl sitting next to Shiina Mashiro, asking her a question, spoke calmly and politely, appearing very well-mannered.

"Kanda-sensei, excuse me." Ayano Iida, who was sitting opposite Jiang Jing, greeted him, her gaze falling on the bag in Jiang Jing's hand.

Ayano Iida asked curiously, "I heard from Mashiro that Kanda-sensei went out to buy soy sauce just now."

"Hmm." Jiang Jing nodded, walked to the kitchen counter and put the soy sauce away. His gaze swept over the orange and apple platter, which was now slightly less, and he couldn't help but smile.

After coming out, Jiang Jing looked at Shiina Mashiro, who was focused on talking about manga with Eriri and pretending not to notice his gaze: "You guys talk outside, I'm going to get busy too."

As for what they wanted to see Mashiro about, it was nothing more than something from a comic book. Jiang Jing wasn't interested in asking, so he greeted them and went back to his room.

Looking at the ingredients prepared on the kitchen counter in the distance, Ayano Iida rested her chin on her hand on the table and asked curiously, "Mashiro, does Kanda-sensei cook all the dinners at Sakura-sou?"

“No, not exactly. Right now, I’m on duty at Sakura Dormitory, along with Misaki and Sorata. The three of us take turns being in charge of dinner.” Shiina Mashiro held up three fingers to Iida Ayano.

"Shiina, you can cook too? How does it taste?" Eriri, who met Shiina Mashiro that night and got along quite well, asked in surprise.

Shiina Mashiro said with a hint of smugness in her eyes, "Not bad, he always finishes it all when he's on a spree."

"Really, I never expected you could cook, Mashiro." Ayano Iida, who knew Mashiro well, was also very surprised, thinking that Mashiro's cooking was delicious.

“I was taught by Sorata, but now Sorata and the others won’t let me do it anymore. When it’s my turn to do chores, Sorata does it,” Shiina Mashiro said calmly.

"..." Ayano Iida suddenly didn't know what to say.

Inside the room, the sound of rain pattering against the loquat tree was deafening. Jiang Jing's hands on the keyboard had become a blur, and all that could be seen on the monitor was the dense text pouring out like a waterfall.

"Meow..." Xiao Guang, who was woken up by the noise, meowed in dissatisfaction.

"What's wrong? You seem a bit down these past few days." Hearing the cat meow, Jiang Jing turned his chair around and looked at Xiao Guang on the bed.

It seems that ever since that night when Hikaru and Shiina Mashiro did everything except for the last step, Hikaru became a little angry and less clingy to him than before.

Especially every night before going to bed, Hikaru would angrily walk away when Shiina Mashiro tried to be intimate with Eijiro, looking jealous, which Eijiro found somewhat amusing.

Even after Jiang Jing took his hands off the keyboard and turned around, the keys on the keyboard behind him were still bouncing up and down at an astonishing speed, and the text in the document on the monitor was increasing even faster.

If Ayano Iida and the others came in at this moment, they would find that Jiang Jing's keyboard was typing by itself, and typing very fast at that.

"Meow..." Xiao Guang glanced at Jiang Jing, then turned his head away and ignored him.

Looking at the remarkably human-like white cat, Jiang Jing smiled and said, "Heh...you've got a temper now, huh? Who used to cling to me every day?"