Infinite Checkpoint: No Game No Life

Hearing a voice that wasn't exactly familiar but still brought a sense of comfort... Not only that, but this voice also evoked a strange feeling, 'What exactly am I doing?'

That said, now wasn't the time to reflect on the past or lament over whether he had made a mistake.

"Papa, papa! We're here… this place!"

Haruya, 18 years old, was awakened by his Siren daughter in another world…

Opening his eyes, he felt a dampness on his face. Mihama, who had been in the pool, leaned out halfway and gently patted Haruya's cheeks with her wet hands.

'Come to think of it, the water in the pool needs to be changed, right?'

Yawning, Haruya shivered slightly from the cold morning water.

Feeling more refreshed, he checked his surroundings. The Dhampir boy next to him was also rubbing his eyes awake.

Looking outside the vehicle, Mihama was right. The Werebeasts' embassy in Elkia was now in sight.

The towering building looked majestic. Mihama, half-submerged in the water, pointed at something jumping down from above.

"Papa! What's that?"

Following Mihama's finger, Haruya saw a beast-eared loli jumping out from a window on one of the middle floors.

It was Hatsuse Izuna, relying on her incredible physical abilities to run along the walls.

*Boom*

Landing on the ground, ignoring the cracks caused by her landing, the beast-eared loli walked out of the dust with a frown, "Where have you been these past few days, you jerk, Haruya?! Desu!"

Mihama, a bit scared, hid behind Haruya, glancing cautiously at Izuna as she approached.

"Oh, it's you, Izuna-chan. I'm sorry for leaving without notice. I left a note, right? Well… never mind, that's not important. What's important is that I'm back. How have you been?"

"The Priestess has given her response. The next game time is being arranged… desu."

"Really? Really? But it's quite unexpected. I thought the game between Immanity and the Werebeasts would end differently."

After all, Haruya had considered the possibility that the two races might form an alliance through Sora and the Werebeasts' representative, which would mean he'd have to face both races.

Fortunately, the game between Immanity and the Werebeasts would continue for a while longer.

Facing Izuna's questioning expression, Haruya stepped aside and introduced the people he had brought with him.

One was a 'friend', and the other… well, his daughter…

"This is Plum, a Dhampir. And this is…"

"Papa, papa!" Mihama tugged at Haruya's clothes, eyeing Izuna warily.

"Papa… desu?" Voiced Izuna.

"Uh, Izuna-chan, it's a long story."

"If you have business, come inside first, desu. Grandpa is in his office right now. He'll be out soon, desu."

Following Izuna's instructions, Haruya noticed a problem, the pool couldn't be carried around.

Perhaps sensing Haruya's confusion, Izuna climbed into the vehicle, "Leave it to me, desu!"

"What are you going to do?"

"I know she's a Siren, desu. I learned about them in Grandpa's class… Our embassy has guest rooms prepared for different races, desu."

"I see…"

Haruya patted Mihama's head, telling her to follow the beast-eared loli who might be around the same age.

"Got it."

Mihama nodded, eyeing Izuna as she approached.

Izuna thought for a moment, then walked behind Mihama and picked her up by the scruff of her neck with her mouth...

"OK, desu!"

Like a cat carrying a mouse…

Before Haruya could say anything, Izuna ran off toward the embassy with Mihama in her mouth.

"You'll find us on the 51st floor, desu!"

With those words, Izuna, carrying Mihama, disappeared from sight.

Plum glanced at the cracks Izuna had left when she landed, crossing his arms, "Werebeasts really do have an advantage in physical abilities. Not to mention the higher races, but they might even rival our magic... assuming no rules are broken."

"Don't flatter yourself." Remarked Haruya.

"It's not flattery, Haru-kun. Generally speaking, magic is more powerful than physical strength, right?"

"Not necessarily. Some monsters are highly resistant to magic damage."

Especially in modern RPGs, many bosses have extreme magic resistance or even ignore magic damage entirely.

In such cases, physical attacks become crucial.

But enough about that. Haruya led Plum into the embassy.

The Werebeasts at the entrance had seen what happened earlier and allowed the two of them to enter the elevator.

Pressing the button for the 51st floor, they waited for the elevator to reach their destination.

Along the way, Plum still had doubts about Haruya's decision, "I still think this is too reckless. Even if you have the ability to predict the future, you can't just act so carelessly, right?"

"Don't worry. I may not be a true gamer, but I'd never underestimate any game."

"Give me your fluids?"

"What are you saying out of nowhere? I refuse."

"Stingy!"

Ignoring Plum, they arrived at the 51st floor and made their way to the guest room.

There, a half-height water tank was set up. Izuna was using a fishing rod with snacks to tease Mihama.

"This meat is super delicious, desu."

"I want it, I want it."

"Hehe, jump for it, desu."

Mihama, not one to back down, leaped out of the water and grabbed the snack.

"Impressive, desu."

"Of course. Oh, Papa."

"Hey."

After exchanging greetings, everyone gathered around a table.

Mihama fed Haruya something from the pool, a sweet-tasting meat whose origin was unclear.

But more importantly, Haruya now heard Izuna's question.

Regarding Haruya's departure and his return with a Dhampir and Siren, she asked, "Haruya, have you become an enemy? Desu."

"That's a good question. What do you think, Izuna-chan?"

"Smells like an enemy, desu."

Sniffing himself, then pushing away Plum, who wanted to smell him too, Haruya solemnly stated his purpose, "I'm here to challenge you too. I'm wagering this."

"This is… a Race Piece, desu! Haruya, you…"

"Yeah, I awakened the Siren Queen." He glanced at Mihama, "So, how about a fun and peaceful game?"

*Bang!*

Immediately after Haruya's declaration, several people burst into the room.

It was Sora and Shiro, along with Steph and the Flügel, Jibril.

"We meet again, Haruya. Isn't it more fun to play a game between three opponents instead of just two?"

'And what does this proposal really mean?'