I'm in a crossover anime world, and I've been transported to Hogwarts twice.

His tone was businesslike, devoid of any warmth.

"I've come to see you because I have something important to tell you."

Hermione knew when to stop, so she stopped smiling and pretended to listen attentively, though a hint of knowing she could see through his thoughts lingered deep in her eyes.

Ignoring her slight smugness, Genichi Hanyu continued, "This world has little value to me anymore. Soon, I plan to leave here and return to my original world."

He paused, looking calmly at Hermione, as if stating a given fact rather than seeking her opinion.

"Before I leave, I plan to take you all with me."

The "you" he was referring to clearly didn't just mean Hermione.

Hermione seemed completely unsurprised by this.

She had long guessed that, given Genichi Hanyu's personality, since he had included her in his collection, he would not easily abandon her in this world that he was about to leave behind.

She nodded decisively without the slightest hesitation: "No problem, I'll go with you."

This answer was concise and to the point, even carrying a sense of relief and decisiveness.

For her, who has been reborn, leaving the Harry Potter world, which is full of memories of failure and potential crises, might be the better choice.

Moreover, while being by Genichi Hanyu's side is dangerous, it also means having the greatest possibility of confronting that unknown and terrifying future.

Upon receiving Hermione's prompt reply, Genichi Hanyu nodded slightly, somewhat satisfied.

"Go and prepare. There's no need to bring too many useless things. I have plenty of those over there."

Hermione nodded, indicating that she understood.

After finishing his explanation, Genichi Hanyu did not intend to stay any longer.

He turned to leave, but Hermione's voice came from behind him, tinged with a hint of mischief: "Leaving already? Aren't you going to inform your other collections? Like the two upperclassmen in Ravenclaw and that jewel of Beauxbatons?"

Hermione could easily guess what the purpose of Genichi Hanyu's next trip was ({ 九^)玲~ VI斯熘玐鸸.

She had long noticed the unusual attention that Genichi Hanyu paid to Hibiscus.

Seeing him leave so decisively, she couldn't help but tease him and roll her eyes at him.

Genichi Hanyu paused for a moment, but without turning around, he simply replied, "No need to trouble yourself."

His tone remained calm, but Hermione could almost picture his meddlesome, indifferent expression.

She pursed her lips but didn't say anything more.

She is well aware of her position; moderate teasing is acceptable, but excessive interference in Genichi Hanyu's decisions is foolish.

Then, Genichi Hanyu's figure completely disappeared into the air.

After leaving the Requirement Room, Genichi Hanyu's next targets were naturally Akichari and Penelock Rivat.

Genichi Hanyu had a good impression of Akiharu, a Ravenclaw Seeker with an Asian face and a gentle yet resilient personality.

Her beauty and temperament matched his aesthetic.

As for Penelope, this Ravenclaw prefect, intelligent, capable, and ambitious, also has her unique value.

He found the two people separately.

The process is largely the same: appear directly in front of them, ignoring their initial surprise and wariness, and bluntly inform them of the decision to leave this world, asking if they are willing to follow.

Both Cho Chang and Penelope revealed strong hesitation and unease after their initial shock.

Leaving the familiar world for a completely unknown territory is an extremely difficult decision for anyone.

Genichi Hanyu didn't try to persuade him much, but gave a key promise: "Leaving is not goodbye forever. I will establish a stable world passage, so you can come back anytime you want."

This promise acted as a reassurance, greatly alleviating their biggest concern—their longing and yearning for their families and homeland.

After a long silence, carefully considering how to say goodbye to his family and the complex and unspoken trust he had in Genichi Hanyu, Akiharu finally nodded gently, his voice soft yet firm: "I'm willing to go with you to see that new world."

Penelope's considerations are more realistic.

She keenly realized that if she stayed at Hogwarts, her future was perhaps predictable—to become a good witch, or perhaps to enter the Ministry of Magic, but the upper limit was clear.

Following Genichi Hanyu, though the future is uncertain and the risks are enormous, also means endless possibilities and opportunities.

After weighing the options, her ambition and thirst for power prevailed.

"It sounds like an opportunity you can't miss, 430."

Penelope pushed up her glasses, trying to appear calm and professional.

"I'm in, but please remember your promised right to travel back and forth."

After receiving affirmative answers from both of them, Genichi Hanyu also asked them to make some simple preparations.

Finally, he appeared near Beauxbatons Academy of Magic.

Instead of barging into the magnificent palace, he somehow invited Fleur de Lacour, who was strolling in the courtyard, to a secluded hillside.

Genichi Hanyu used the same words to inform her of his plans to leave and his invitation.

Furong hesitated for only a moment before agreeing.

"I agree to go with you, but won't Cassandra be jealous?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

"Okay, I need time to say goodbye to my family."

"can."

Genichi Hanyu readily agreed.

At this point, the list of people he planned to take away from this world was basically finalized.

Genichi Hanyu stood on the hillside, gazing at the distant spire of Beauxbatons Castle, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

Having harvested the Deathly Hallows and taken away the talents he was interested in, this world held no appeal for him anymore.

It's time to embark on a new journey.

356 Gaia's Prey

A few days passed quickly.

After a secret farewell at Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and their respective families, Hermione Granger, Cho Chang, Penelope Rivat, and Fleur Delacour, four intelligent and beautiful girls with different temperaments, gather at Genichi Hanyu's mansion.

Their faces reflected a sense of bewilderment about the future, tension about the unknown, and an irrepressible curiosity.

Leaving her familiar world for a completely unfamiliar territory dominated by the man beside her was undoubtedly a risky decision.

Genichi Hanyu didn't offer any further explanation, but simply glanced at them calmly.

"Relax, it will be over in a moment."

As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't use any wand or complicated spells; he simply raised his fingertip and made a sweeping motion in the air.

A portal of light, shimmering with chaotic colors and edged with flowing silver runes, silently appeared before everyone.

The aura emanating from inside the door was ancient and vast, completely different from the magical fluctuations of the Harry Potter world.

"Walk."

Genichi Hanyu concisely stated his intentions and was the first to step through the portal.

The girls exchanged glances, took a deep breath, and followed suit.

When the last person stepped in, the light gate rippled like waves before disappearing completely, as if it had never existed.

The Harry Potter world is now a thing of the past for Genichi Hanyu.

For him, the most valuable things in that world, besides the symbolic Deathly Hallows he had already acquired, were indeed the girls he had taken with him.

Their potential is the "resource" he truly values.

However, just as Genichi Hanyu stepped onto the ground of his own world, before he could even introduce the basic situation to the newcomers, or even feel the atmosphere of the crossover anime world, a vast, gentle yet irresistible will instantly enveloped him.

The surrounding scenery blurred for a moment, and the next moment, he was no longer in his own courtyard, but in a wonderful fairyland where birds sang and flowers bloomed, as if all the beauty in the world had come together.

Beneath my feet lies a soft, lush lawn, and in the distance, a waterfall cascades down with a rainbow, the air filled with the most primal scent of life.

The World Will, Gaia.

A figure appeared on the swing not far away, still with that lively and agile girlish appearance, but with a hint of cunning and impatience in her eyes.

Genichi Hanyu frowned, his tone clearly displeased: "What?"

He sized Gaia up, wondering why this embodiment of world consciousness had suddenly dragged him over here for no reason. He had just returned and hadn't even had a sip of water yet.

Gaia swung on the swing and said with a grin, "Don't be so cold, welcome home~ But I sensed that you just closed a portal to another world, that little world called Harry Potter, right?"

Genichi Hanyu remained noncommittal, simply looking at her and waiting for her to continue.

Gaia continued, "That world is useless to you now, right? It's resource-poor, the rules are simple, and apart from a few girls you've taken a fancy to, there's nothing special about it. And most importantly..."

She paused, a glint of light flashing in her eyes, as if she had discovered some interesting toy.

"...I have carefully sensed it, and that world has not given birth to a true and complete world consciousness. There is only a vague collection of general consciousness based on the collective subconsciousness and instinctive rules of all living beings, which is pitifully weak."

With his exceptional intelligence, how could Genichi Hanyu not understand the implied meaning in Gaia's words?

He immediately understood Gaia's true purpose in summoning him, as he could discern the meaning behind her words.

His expression immediately turned strange, and he said in a tone of disbelief, "You wouldn't be thinking of..."

"That's right!"

Gaia jumped off the swing, put her hands on her hips, and had an excited look on her face that said, "You finally understand."

"It's about absorbing that small world and integrating it into our world. A small world without a master but with its own rules is a huge boost. It can greatly enrich the diversity of our world, expand the boundaries of rules, and maybe even give rise to some interesting new laws!"

Upon hearing this, Genichi Hanyu immediately facepalmed.

He knows it!

This world will always acts on a whim, and has an enormous appetite.

"Don't mess around."

He immediately objected, his tone serious.

"I promised them that if they wanted to go back, I would send them back anytime. Now that you've swallowed up and merged the world, what about my promise?"

This is a matter of principle for him; once he's made a promise, Genichi Hanyu will keep it.

However, Gaia gave her a look that said, "You just don't understand," and waved her hand, explaining with an air of nonchalance, "Oh dear, you just don't understand! You're so stubborn! Once I've completely integrated the world of Harry Potter into our world, it will become a subsidiary plane or a special region of our world, just like, well, just like the blessed lands or subsidiary divine kingdoms in your mythology!"

She became more and more excited as she spoke: "By then, the barrier between the two worlds will no longer exist, leaving only the internal spatial separation. If they want to go back? It's simple! You won't need to go through the trouble of opening any world passages anymore. Just establish a stable teleportation array or spatial gate between the two regions!"

"At that time, they can go back whenever they want, just as conveniently as going from Tokyo to Osaka, or even faster. Your promise has not only not been broken, but has been fulfilled even more perfectly!"

Upon hearing Gaia's description, Genichi Hanyu rolled his eyes. "Easy for you to say. Is merging worlds such a simple matter?"

This involves issues such as conflicting rules, energy balance, and causal relationships...

Which one wasn't earth-shattering?

One wrong move and both worlds could suffer.

But he also knew that since Gaia, as the world consciousness, had put forward this idea, she probably already had a preliminary plan and grasp of it.

The prey she sets her sights on rarely escapes.

Seeing that Genichi Hanyu looked disgusted but didn't immediately object strongly, Gaia took a few steps closer and said in a seductive tone, "Think about it, after the fusion, perhaps an even stronger power will be born. Those little girls you value can also grow up in a wider, more advanced world, and their potential can be better developed, and..."

She blinked: "That world can also be elevated, breaking free from its gradually rigid trajectory of fate. This is a win-win, no, a win-win-win situation!"

Genichi Hanyu remained silent for a moment.

He admitted that Gaia had some merit to her argument.

Moreover, fundamentally speaking, the expansion and strengthening of the world will also have long-term benefits for him, as an agent deeply bound to the world.

But he was still unhappy with Gaia's unilateral decision-making and her treating him like a laborer.

Gaia, seeing his ever-changing expression, finally used her trump card. She clasped her hands together, put on a pitiful look, but her eyes were unusually firm: "Just tell me whether you agree or not, give me a straight answer. Anyway, I think this idea is fantastic!"

It's like they're saying, "If you don't agree, I'll keep pestering you until you do."

The air seemed to freeze; Genichi Hanyu's decision would determine the future fate of the entire Harry Potter world.

357 Gaia, you better not cause me any accidents.

Faced with Gaia's defiant attitude of refusing to leave until she agreed, and the seemingly win-win-win prospect she painted, Genichi Hanyu finally relented after a brief deliberation.