The ULTIMATE CROSSOVER EVENT continues! To properly leverage IP and increase lagging merchandise numbers, RS Incorporated is rapidly putting together a crossover of epic proportions! 451 web novel series will meet in this grand 75 chapter event, but if you're reading this surely you know that already, having followed along with the previous 23 chapters! So let's pick up where we last left off, yes?

Derby peeked out her window for the fifth time to be sure, her stomach dropping again as she realized she wasn't dreaming. Another strange thing had struck her poor front lawn.

"What are you staring at, Derby of Hope?" Brie asked.

"There's like a big spaceship on the lawn, and four gigantic guys and also a gigantic lady?" Derby said. "Do you know them?"

Brie pulled the curtains aside, making Derby yelp and hide.

"Who are these strange characters?" Brie asked.

"Huh? I thought you'd know who they are!" Derby said. The dark lord was already leaving the room. "Wait, are you going to talk to them? Brie? Brie!"

Derby followed nervously behind as Brie strode out onto the lawn.

"May I ask what you're doing at the humble Of Hope abode? If you have any nefarious machinations, I won't hesitate to destroy you," Brie said.

The leader of the large soldier guys chuckled. "That's the kind of fire we need right now with this interdimensional alien sheep war." He saluted. "I'm Lt. Colonel Chalk “Turbo” McStormRain, and in front of my pride and joy, my ship, the Unlimited Shark DX3 are my other pride and joys, my Void Ranger squad mates, Sgt. Dr. “Energy Drink” Jomes, Rifle Funnyman, Sniper “Goggles” Techboy, and Adalaide. She's the girl."

Brie didn't seem too impressed by any of this. "Did you want something?"

"The truth of the matter is..." Lt. Colonel Chalk “Turbo” McStormRain scratched his head. "We need powerful warriors, and I'm told many powerful warriors are in this area. Do you know any? Like, do you have a brother or something who's really strong?"

"I don't have a brother," Brie said. "If you're trying to sell us something, can you please leave?"

"A father maybe, or an uncle?" Lt. Colonel Chalk “Turbo” McStormRain said. "Any capable warrior can help, the Void Rangers Initiative is recruiting even beyond we muscular and capable rangers."

"Brie's really strong," Derby said.

"Are you now?" Lt. Colonel Chalk “Turbo” McStormRain said.

Brie looked pleased at the compliment from Derby, but annoyed at the void ranger's skepticism about her strength.

"I could toss a large boulder into that beloved ship of yours," Brie said. "Would that showcase my strength?"

Lt. Colonel Chalk “Turbo” McStormRain frowned at any kind of threat toward his ship. Without saying much else, he and the void rangers returned to his ship and flew away.

"You must be firm with solicitors, Derby of Hope," Brie said.

"I guess so," Derby said.

"Hey, was that...the void rangers?" Aunt Emme approached eating from a bowl of cereal. "Love those guys. Wait, aren't they just a show though? Were those just really good cosplayers?"

"Who knows?" Brie said. "They were annoying, I know that much."

"Well, not just a show, they have a whole book series too," Emme said.

Derby wasn't sure if she just missed out on something important or not.

"Well, with that taken care of, let's go back inside." Brie said.

Derby followed Brie back into the house, soon forgetting about this strange occurrence as many more soon followed that took precedence.

To be continued...