People are in Star Iron, and the game begins with the unsheathing of Heavenly Fire.

Ron was speechless.

I still vividly remember the bug compensation announcements that the system released when I was playing mobile games. The main problem was that the system imitated the attitude of the Genshin Impact customer service, which confused me. I even thought I was in the Genshin Impact world. It's like the Paimon voice pack has really been released.

However, Ron had indeed been to the world of Genshin Impact before, but the timing of his travel was wrong. It wasn't during a peaceful and safe time, but during the most dangerous period of the Demon God War.

All sorts of messy things happened back then, and I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to go back again...

While his thoughts were running wild, Ron glanced at the B-grade skill card in the system's compensation rewards and instinctively chose to use it.

As the card disappeared from his hand, a brand new skill description appeared in front of him.

[Skill - Time-Space Simulator B, Activated]

[Time Simulator B: A B-rank skill with time and space attributes, which can randomly unfold a simulation for you at the same time and place, changing different events and developments]

[Note: Ever heard of emulators? I heard that these days, emulators are all the rage for operating systems, so we've also wholesaled a low-spec version for you.]

"A simulator?" Ron felt a toothache. "How do you use this piece of junk?"

As a time traveler who arrived too early in time, Ron had no idea what the simulator, which was very popular in later generations, was, let alone its effects.

Although it sounded simple, Ron felt there was some kind of trap involved. The main thing was that this thing was drawn as compensation by the system. The system gave him a B-level skill out of thin air. It couldn't be that the system suddenly changed its nature and started to be merciful, could it?

[It's very easy to use. Just select "Enable," and it will automatically select all simulating objects in the current area and enter spacetime simulation mode.]

During the simulation, all actions will be based on the most reasonable judgment according to your personality. Until the simulation ends, it will provide you with feedback and synchronize all memories and experiences from that time period.

"Okay, I think I understand. So, are there any objects we can simulate now?"

【None】

"Are you kidding me?!" Ron was dumbfounded. "Then what's the point of this skill?"

[Otherwise what? Isn't it obvious that there's a difference between a free four-star character and a four-star character obtained through spending money?]

"Good heavens, did you get implanted with the personality of some mobile game developer?" Ron stared wide-eyed. "I was wondering why you suddenly became so kind; so this was what you were waiting for!"

To enhance the user experience, a new language pack module has been downloaded.

"The overall experience is alright, but could you please switch to a different language pack? Like the Keqing language pack, the Megumin language pack, the Asuna language pack..."

【no】

"Then give me a useful skill instead."

[Take it or leave it]

"..."

Ron should have realized the true nature of this brain-dead system long ago. With its stingy personality, comparable to that of a mobile game company, it was impossible for the system to suddenly show mercy. Every reward must have a hidden problem.

He then ignored the silly reward given by the system, collected the hundred pinkish-blue crystals that were called "raw stones," and put them into his system inventory.

After doing all this, he finally had time to observe the place he had arrived at after being transferred by the system.

In short, this is a dilapidated room that can be described with all sorts of ugly words such as broken, murky, and dirty. The only things that are somewhat acceptable are the medicine cabinet on the counter and some cages used to temporarily house pets, which shows that this is barely a pet clinic.

"So why is it another veterinarian? Don't you have any unique starting identities?"

Want something unique? Want to clean toilets or be a female dormitory supervisor?

"Don't."

Too lazy to argue with the system, Ron, after confirming the situation here, decided to live here for a while according to the identity given to him by the system.

Although it was a precious rest time in the main world, he didn't have anything special to do, and he didn't know the exact spacetime coordinates of the space station, the Black Tower, in the Star Iron World.

Moreover, even if he knew that by the time he traversed the wormhole and arrived there, 30 days would probably have already passed.

So you might as well just spend your vacation in this place called Belleburg. Maybe you can even activate some temporary missions and earn some skills from the stingy system.

"Snapped!"

"Bang bang slap..."

"Ahhhh!!!"

Just as Ron was pondering and preparing to open his shop, various loud noises and commotion suddenly came from the entrance of the clinic.

Furthermore, Ron discovered that his surroundings had undergone a very familiar change, becoming fragmented and distorted like twisted pieces.

"Help!"

"The rift is spreading!"

"no, do not want!"

A near-chaotic sound rang out in the street. Ron went outside and found that his area had been invaded by the Rift at some point.

Wait, a rift invasion? Could there be a star core here too?!

While Ron was stunned, people on the chaotic, dark streets had already begun fighting against the various Rift Monsters that were spreading from the Rift!

These people appear to be a local organization maintaining order in the lower districts, and their name seems to be... 'Earthfire'?

Ron vaguely remembered that the members of Earthfire were immediately defeated as soon as they started fighting the Rift monsters, and were completely powerless to fight against the powerful monsters that spread out from the Rift.

Only a blue-haired girl wearing a strange long dress, wielding a scythe, fought against the monsters with astonishing movements. However, she was no match for so many enemies on her own and was soon surrounded!

"hateful!"

The blue-haired girl stared wide-eyed, her body torn open by the monsters, yet she never retreated an inch, not stopping even as blood splattered everywhere!

Ron didn't pay much attention to what he was seeing, but then the system suddenly activated.

[Spacetime simulation object detected - Seele]

"This……"

Ron was surprised to find an object that could perform time-space simulation so easily. Although he didn't know what the effect of this time-space simulation was, it was still worth a try.

Of course, he figured he had to save the poor kid first before he could conduct the simulation.

Ron then took out a uniquely shaped pistol and slowly pulled out a deep blue energy bottle, inserting it into the pistol's slot!

"Steam blood!"

"Mist match!"

Ron's body began to undergo familiar changes; his demonic appearance and long white hair completely robbed him of his human form.

Super Transformation - Salvation!

At the same time, two familiar pistols appeared in his hands—Heavenly Fire Judgment. The two pistols quickly merged and eventually formed a blazing golden greatsword!

Chapter Seventy-Eight: Heavenly Fire Unsheathed! Igniting the Lower Zone!

Underground, in pitch black and gloomy conditions.

The traces of the rift continue to erode outwards, encroaching on the space where humans can live.

Although it may seem like just a normal environmental change, the Rift itself is a highly corrosive poison. Animals and plants alike, once they come into contact with the Rift, will be affected and distorted by the destructive energy it contains, turning into twisted and monstrous life forms.

Therefore, whenever a rift is created, countless rift monsters slowly emerge from the shadows, like a corrosive poison, beginning to permeate everything in the rift and further expanding the rift's influence outwards.

Like some kind of biochemical curse, it continues to expand its territory.

Today, the rift erosion is occurring in the lower zone of Beloborg, and it has eroded a large portion of the lower zone's habitable environment, further reducing the area where humans can live.

At the same time, the oppression brought by the Rift Monsters also caused ordinary people in the lower areas to feel as if they were facing an insurmountable natural disaster. They had to run for their lives in order to have a chance to survive.

However, among these people who fled, there are always some who choose to go against the tide.

The Earth Fire is a group of people from the lower districts who went against the tide. Their members come from all corners of the lower districts, but they share the same goal of maintaining the stability and harmony of the lower districts.

Therefore, the moment the rift erosion occurs, the instinctive thought of an ordinary person is to run away and try to gain the best chance of survival.

However, the members of the Earthfire took the initiative to charge towards the Rift and engage in battle with the Rift monsters, buying enough time for the people in the lower area to evacuate.

"Whoosh-!"

Amidst the subterranean flames, a figure of a girl in azure blue shimmered in the air like a butterfly. She wore long, azure hair and held a scythe, engaging in combat with the monsters within the rift.

The girl's name is Seele, and she is a member of the Earthfire organization.

She joined the Earth Fire a long time ago.

From the very first day she joined, Seele has always been an indispensable member of the Earthfire organization.

Because, whether it's her influence within the Earthfire or her own outstanding combat abilities, she is an indispensable and excellent member of the Earthfire.

However, Seele's current situation is not good.

The gap between the human body and the Rift Monsters was too great. Even with her extraordinary talent, amazing intuition and physical abilities in combat, she could not fight against so many Rift Monsters alone.

Apart from that, Seele had almost no equipment on her body, and the scythe in her hand was just a weapon pieced together from materials she had picked up.

Compared to the fully armed Silvermane Iron Guards of the Upper District, Seele was practically a naked girl with no hands, and had no chance of defeating these endless waves of monsters!

However, Seele was unwilling to give up. Even though there was a gap between humans and the monsters of the Rift, and even though she was unarmed and unequipped, her instincts kept her going. She was absolutely unwilling to back down even a step at this moment!

"Snapped!"

A sharp slash erupted from the Rift Soldier in front of him!

The soldier was the builder of Beloborg. After his death, his body was devoured by the Rift and became a weapon used to tear everything apart as the Rift expanded.

Seele was caught off guard by the opponent's incredible attack and suffered severe injuries, with blood splattering everywhere!

"Damn it!"

She stared wide-eyed in exasperation, realizing that she had really overestimated herself this time.

Not only did he break away from the main force of the Earth Fire, but he also fought his way to the center of the Rift.

Even if she wanted to call for help now, there would be no one who could help her.

After all, people in the lower realms generally lack the ability to fight against the Rift. Seele has only been able to survive in the Rift for so long because of her powerful talent and willpower.

But this is already close to its limit.

"Ha ha……"