After reaching the maximum level, my "soft rice system" finally arrived.

A few seconds earlier, a series of system notifications rang in Xia Er's ears.

[The first step of the second "gold digger" mission – "Investigating the Truth of the World" – has been completed]

[Quest rewards have been settled: Gold-tier extraordinary item - "Mask of the Invisible", magic item blueprint - "Eternal Magic Lamp", one-time-use forbidden light spell scroll - "Dawn Star"]

"Your task settlement—"

"Isn't it a bit too long for a reaction time?"

Ciel couldn't help but mutter a complaint to himself.

After a moment's thought, he quickly discovered the problem.

Previously, Charles was wholeheartedly working on the "pseudo-star" project, and in order to avoid being disturbed, he actively severed all connections between his mental ocean and the outside world.

This naturally includes the unfortunate system—

He was immediately locked in a dark room by Xia Er, so naturally he couldn't even finish the task.

Only after Charles completely illuminated the star just now were these connections restored in the ocean of his mind.

So the unfortunate system, which had been locked in a dark room for half a year, finally saw the light of day again and couldn't wait to start the settlement process that had been held back for half a year.

A faint spatial fluctuation emerged.

Xia Er probed his mental energy into his own private sub-plane, examining the three extra items.

First, there is a pure white human skin mask.

According to the item description, as long as you wear this mask, you can change your appearance at will and hide your aura and magical fluctuations.

Unless one is a true legend, no one can see through the disguise.

Then there is the blueprint for a magical item.

By simply following the blueprints, one can create the so-called "everlasting magic lamp," which can provide a stable light source for up to ten days with just a small magic crystal.

Um--

That is only a fraction of the lifespan of the "Atomic Lamp" invented by Charles.

As for the last forbidden spell scroll, it is even easier to understand.

The light-based anti-army spells were precisely the nemesis of those twilight creatures from before.

Charles roughly simulated it in the ocean of his mind.

The power of this one-time forbidden spell scroll is just enough to repel a twilight tide.

Just right, not too much and not too little...

Meanwhile, the notification sound continued to ring in Charles's ears one after another.

[The second stage of the "Grooming Mission" - "Twilight Tide" - has been released]

[Mission Requirements: Help Aurora City resolve the Twilight Tide crisis and raise Aurora City's faction reputation to 500 points or more (Revered)]

The Twilight Tide has been resolved. Your current reputation with the Aurora City faction is 5000 points (Revered to Godhood). The second quest cycle is complete.

[Quest reward settled: Teleport Scroll "Twilight Palace" (Uses: 5)]

.......

[The third stage of the gigolo mission – "The Witch's Favorite" – has been released]

[Quest Requirements: Make contact with the strongest being in this world—the Twilight Witch Renata—and gain her approval, raising her affinity level to 20 (neutral) or higher.]

[The Twilight Witch's current favorability is 85 points; the quest is complete.]

[Quest reward settled: Broken Crystal of the Transcendent Beast (Uses: 3 times)]

.......

[The fourth stage of the "Gold digger" mission – "Saving a Lost Civilization" – has been released.]

.......

A series of system notifications flooded the screen of Xia's mental ocean.

If it were an ordinary person, they would be dizzy from all the notifications flooding the screen and would need a long time to understand them.

However, with just one breath, Ciel completely understood this complex information.

Compared to the enormous amount of computation involved in perfecting the forbidden spell model of the "pseudo-star," processing this amount of information is child's play for a legendary mage.

Charles also roughly guessed the system's intentions.

If the system hadn't been more than a decade late, and I weren't the legend I am today.

Rather, it was at the beginning of his transmigration, when a mid-to-lower-level wizard had just entered an advanced extraordinary academy and was still at the third or fourth ring...

So, following the system's instructions...

My fate, and that of Aurora City, will likely embark on a completely new trajectory—

Wizards at the third or fourth ring level clearly do not have the ability to directly intimidate an entire city.

Leaving aside the quasi-legendary elder Azer, Governor Francis alone is a genuine seventh-tier transcendent.

Among those missionaries who received so-called "divine revelation" were some who were at the fifth or sixth level.

At that time, the items provided by the system will come in handy.

Just like the male protagonists in countless fantasy novels—

Using the "mask of the invisible" that can conceal one's aura and make it difficult for others to see through one's true nature, one creates a new identity to deceive and swindle, becoming one of many missionaries.

Then, the various missionaries repeatedly tugged at and tested each other, accumulating strength in battle.

Ultimately, they used the blueprints for the "Eternal Magic Lamp" to gain initial approval from the official forces represented by Consul Francis.

Then, when the twilight tide arrives, he uses the one-time-use "Dawn Star" forbidden spell scroll to show off, thus gaining the complete support of the entire Aurora City.

Next, use the teleportation scroll leading to the Twilight Palace where Renata is located to make contact with the Twilight Witch...

Perhaps, this could be used as an opportunity to obtain a portion of the overflowing power of Renata's authority.

And after accumulating enough strength—

He might then be able to use the "damaged crystal of the Transcendent Beast" he gave him as a last resort to open a dimensional portal and bring the surviving residents of Aurora City to the Western Continent.

This allows them to be freed from that dark world and complete the so-called "redemption of civilization."

.......

The above are merely deductions made by Charles using his mental power.

However, if everything unfolds as the system predicts, then it is an inevitable course of fate—

However, there is a tiny difference in startup time—

But this led the fate of this world down a completely new path.

"It seems that the ending I created is far more perfect than the route planned by the system..."

Charles smiled slightly.

Leaving their old homes for a completely new world.

This is certainly a practical way to perpetuate civilization in the face of an intractable crisis.

but--

If there were a choice.

Who would willingly leave their homeland, abandon their original home, and become a displaced wanderer?

No matter how magnificent or beautiful the new world is...

Ultimately, it's still not as good as the homeland where I can settle down and make a living.

.......

"Thanks."

Pale gold handwriting slowly appeared in the small diary.

"You're welcome."

Charles smiled and waved his hand slightly.

"The completion of the 'Pseudo-Star' wasn't entirely for you and this world; the completion of this forbidden spell itself also holds immense value for me."

"I was just keeping my promise and fulfilling my obligations."

A slight silence fell over the other side of the palace.

Immediately afterwards——

"Ciel..."

It was as if they had made up their minds about something.

The pale gold handwriting slowly appeared in the small diary.

Charles turned his head to look, only to find that the black-haired, golden-eyed witch had turned her body slightly to the side, avoiding his gaze.

"Are you leaving after this?"