"Y-You..." she finally managed through gritted teeth. "You really know how to trigger people with your words."

The accusation carried no real heat, just frustrated acknowledgment that he'd found her weakness and exploited it perfectly.

She let out a long, defeated sigh that seemed to deflate her entire body.

"Fine. I agree. But only because the research value is too significant to pass up. Not because I'm giving in to your ridiculous city-building scheme."

She pointed her staff at him with obvious irritation.

"But you build it far away from my villa! At least a kilometer's distance! I want peace and quiet when I'm working, and if I hear constant construction noise or people chattering outside my windows, I'll freeze everyone solid and use them as lawn decorations!"

"Deal."

Nero's easy agreement seemed to surprise her, as if she'd expected more argument.

"Great. Let's find a good spot then."

***

They settled on a large clearing roughly 1.5 kilometers from Luna's villa, a flat expanse surrounded by gentle hills that provided natural windbreaks.

The location offered plenty of space for expansion while maintaining the distance Luna had demanded.

"Alright everyone."

Nero addressed the assembled group as they gathered in the clearing.

"This is going to look chaotic at first, but I need you all to help welcome and organize the new arrivals. They're going to be confused, disoriented, probably scared. Your job is to help them adjust quickly."

"Understood," Aurelia confirmed, her presence already radiating the kind of commanding authority that would help maintain order.

"We shall welcome them warmly," Celis added with her gentle smile.

The six girls nodded with varying expressions of determination, though something calculating flickered in their eyes.

'We need to secure our positions,' Frila thought to herself. 'If he's summoning 30 more women...'

'We have to make ourselves indispensable,' Carmen continued the shared reasoning. 'We need to prove our worth beyond just being rescued damsels!'

'Show that we're more valuable than summons who come with automatic loyalty!' the others thought in unison.

They'd already discussed this privately, recognizing the extraordinary nature of Nero's abilities.

Other than the fact that he was their savior from Vincent's clutches, he was also their benefactor and at this point provider.

If things kept going this way, they would be useless before they even know it…

They knew his potential.

Nero wasn't just strong.

He could create an army of loyal followers from nothing in the future.

Build power structures that would make kingdoms jealous.

… And they wanted to be part of that from the ground level, not just extras in his story.

And so, they have to earn his recognition through sheer hard work and effort.

They have to prove their worth!

***

Luna stood off to the side, her pink eye already glowing mysteriously as she prepared to observe every detail of the summoning process.

Magical recording crystals floated around her, ready to capture data from multiple angles.

"Whenever you're ready," she said, barely containing her scientific excitement despite her earlier complaints.

Nero pulled up his system interface, accessing his card inventory.

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[Card Inventory]

R-Tier Summon Card: x35

SR-Tier Summon Card: x2

SSR-Tier Summon Card: x1

===

'Keep 5 R-tier cards for system coins. Summon the other 30.'

He mentally categorized them before initiating the mass summoning.

'First 10: Combat specialists. Warriors, fighters, guards.'

'Second 10: Craftswomen. Blacksmiths, enchanters, alchemists, architects, tailors.'

'Final 10: Support specialists. Cooks, doctors, scholars, maids.'

The bronze cards materialized in rapid succession, appearing in the air before him like a deck being shuffled by invisible hands.

"Summon."

*FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!*

Bronze light exploded across the clearing in waves, each pulse bringing another existence into reality.

The magical energy density spiked so dramatically that even non-mages could feel it pressing against their skin.

Luna's recording crystals went into overdrive, capturing every detail as the summoning bonds formed and stabilized.

*FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!*

The first 10 summons materialized simultaneously.

Beautiful women of diverse races appeared in various states of confusion.

A wolf beastkin woman in leather armor, twin swords at her hips, her ears flattening in alarm.

A human knight in practical plate armor, her hand immediately going to her sword hilt.

An elven archer with a longbow, her sharp eyes scanning for threats.

A dwarven warrior with a massive war axe, her stocky build radiating strength.

Others appeared in quick succession, each one a warrior in their own right despite the R-tier classification.

Their confusion at sudden existence gave way almost immediately to recognition.

The summoning bond activated, information flooding their minds.

Lord Nero.

Their master.

The one they served.

"Lord Nero!"

Multiple voices called out simultaneously as the warriors dropped to one knee in synchronized motion.

"We await your orders!"

"..."

Luna's jaw dropped as she observed the soul bindings forming in real-time, her analytical eye cataloging details that defied conventional magical theory.

'The loyalty imprinting happens instantaneously. The moment they fully materialize, the bond is already integrated into their spiritual essence…'

*FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!*

The second wave of 10 summons appeared before she could fully process the first.

These were different from warriors.

A human blacksmith with arms corded with muscle, her apron marked with forge burns.

Another human enchanter whose fingers traced glowing patterns in the air unconsciously.

A rabbit beastkin alchemist with heterochromic eyes that sparkled with intellectual curiosity.

A lizard woman architect holding rolled blueprints that had somehow manifested with her.

A mixed faerie tailor with measuring tape draped around her neck.

Others followed, each one bringing master-level expertise in their respective crafts.

The confusion was more pronounced in this group, their expertise-focused lives not preparing them for sudden dimensional displacement.

But Celis was already moving among them with gentle reassurance.

"Peace, dear ones," her melodious voice carried warmth that seemed to physically ease tension. "Thou art safe. Thy purpose is clear. Our Savior hath need of thy skills, and in serving him, thou shalt find fulfillment."

Her natural maternal energy worked like magic, literally in some cases.

The craftswomen's panic subsided as they responded to her calming presence.

*FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!*

The final 10 summons completed the mass summoning.

Support specialists appeared in the clearing, their diverse roles immediately apparent from their attire and bearing.

Cooks in clean aprons, some holding ladles or other implements.

Doctors with medical bags, their eyes sharp with professional assessment.

Scholars in simple robes, confusion giving way to analytical observation.

Maids in elegant uniforms that spoke of high-society training.

"Everyone, please remain calm!"

The six girls immediately took charge, their voices cutting through the chaos.

Frila directed the warriors to form organized groups.

Carmen used her psychological abilities to identify those most distressed and personally reassure them.

Zara coordinated the craftswomen, asking about their specialties and creating mental lists.

'We need to be useful!' Their shared determination drove efficient action. 'Show that we're valuable beyond just being here!'

"..."

Aurelia's commanding presence radiated authority that made even confused summons instinctively respond to her directions.

Her divine energy, carefully modulated to be reassuring rather than overwhelming, created a sense of safety.

Within minutes, what could have been complete chaos had been organized into structured groups.

Warriors on one side, craftswomen in the middle, support specialists on the other.

30 new existences, all looking to Nero for guidance and further explanations.

And judging by their gazes, it looks like there were mixed reactions amongst them.

"..."

Luna stood frozen, her eye still glowing as her brain tried to process what she'd just witnessed.

The scale.

The efficiency.

The perfect execution of soul bindings across 30 individuals simultaneously.

"Impossible..." she muttered, biting her nail as she began pacing.

"The energy requirements alone should have affected the caster... but the conversion ratios were... and the dimensional anchoring didn't even fluctuate despite..."

Her mumbling grew more frantic as theories formed and collapsed in rapid succession.

"If I adjust for the multi-layered binding structure... but that doesn't account for the simultaneous manifestation... unless the system is operating on principles that transcend conventional dimensional magic entirely..."

"!!!... I'll be going home! Don't disturb me!"

The declaration came suddenly as she seemed to reach some kind of realization.

*Whoosh!*

A magic circle materialized beneath her feet, teleportation magic activating instantly.

She vanished when the magic circle passed through her, already lost in theoretical calculations before her physical form even finished disappearing.

'She sure is enthusiastic.'

Nero chuckled at the brilliant mage's complete abandonment of dignity in pursuit of knowledge.

Then he turned his full attention to the 30 confused women gathered before him.

Time to properly introduce himself and explain their situation.

"Everyone, please listen."

His voice carried clearly across the clearing, enhanced slightly by his stats to ensure everyone heard.

"My name is Nero Walker. I'm the one who summoned you here through an ability I possess. I know you're all confused and probably scared. That's completely understandable given the circumstances."

He gestured broadly at their surroundings.

"You're currently on a dimensional island, a pocket space separate from normal reality. The outside world has undergone massive changes due to something called the Dimensional Merge. Reality and fantasy have literally combined, creating the new world you'll be living in."

Murmurs rippled through the assembled summons, though they remained quiet enough for him to continue.

"I'm sure many of you have your own histories. Lives you were living before this moment. Memories of places and people and purposes that feel distant now. I'm not going to pretend that doesn't matter or try to erase who you were."

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