Becoming a Shadow in the New World

It's okay, Asia. It must be that you didn't do well enough this time. Try harder next time, and you'll definitely be able to become friends with them.

Even though she was treated this way, the girl only encouraged herself internally and did not blame anyone else.

If things had ended there, the girl would have been able to make friends with others through her own efforts sooner or later. Unfortunately, before that day came, the girl's life changed.

The girl healed a wounded demon who appeared beside her. Although it's a bit far-fetched that a demon would appear at the church headquarters, be healed by the saintess, and leave unharmed, it is indeed true.

When the saint's healing of the demons was witnessed by people associated with the church, a nun who could heal demons was naturally labeled a "witch."

Although Asia was a devout believer, she was eventually expelled from the church. After many twists and turns, the girl was taken in by "Fallen Angels," a rogue exorcist organization in the Far East.

Even though she knew that the organization that took her in valued her healing abilities and wanted to recruit her as a subordinate, Asia still felt grateful to the fallen angel. For her, who had no ability to survive, wandering outside was just waiting to die.

Tragically, the days of having a home to stay in lasted only a dozen days.

It wasn't until she was nailed to a cross by the fallen angel who had taken her in in the basement that Asia was told that the fallen angel was after her artifact, "The Smile of the Virgin Mary," not her.

They, the fallen angels, have mastered enough technology to take away the artifacts from their owners and transfer them to themselves. As for what will happen to the artifact owners who lose their artifacts?

He'll probably die.

Asia is a kind and gentle person by nature. Even after being betrayed twice, Asia does not hate anyone. In Asia's heart, she blames herself for everything she has suffered.

During her time with the evil force of "Fallen Angels," even though she had never harmed anyone, she had witnessed firsthand how her colleagues used cruel methods to hurt ordinary people. She felt guilty about this, so she was killed by the Fallen Angels without any resistance.

Perhaps it was the will to survive, perhaps it was her devout faith, or perhaps it was fate, but as Asia lay dying, she made what she felt was her last prayer in her heart.

"Lord, save me!"

Her prayers were useless when she was expelled from the church; they were useless when she was wandering; they were useless when she was taken in by fallen angels.

This was only natural, because she had been abandoned by her Lord, or so Asia thought.

But this time, it might truly be a miracle; her prayer... was answered.

"I heard."

"boom!"

A majestic and solemn voice echoed in her mind, followed by the sound of a hole being violently blasted through the basement ceiling.

Before Asia lost consciousness, the only thing she saw was a man dressed entirely in black, wearing a half-mask, and sporting a confident smile.

When she woke up again, her body had recovered, the artifact was back, but the man had disappeared.

"Go find your savior and repay her."

This idea suddenly popped into her head, and Asia acted on it.

And now, the man in front of her is looking at her with the same smile as that night.

"Who told you you're useless?"

Chapter 79 It's alright, there's still a way.

The composed young man, with a slight smile on his lips, met the gaze of the beautiful blonde nun.

Because of its remote location, the coffee shop was very quiet, with only two people besides the staff at the front desk.

Sid picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip, and put it down. He rested his chin on his left hand and looked lazily at Asia, meeting her expectant gaze as he spoke fluently.

“I don’t think you’re completely useless, Asia. I believe that every living being in this world has its own meaning. Life doesn’t lose its meaning because of your opinion of yourself. That’s my understanding of life.”

Of course, if you feel you have no value, then now, I am here, in the name of my shadow, to formally extend an invitation to you.

Asia, would you be interested in being my assistant?

“Mr. Sid…”

Asia's eyes gradually widened.

"Am I really qualified to be Mr. Sid's assistant, being so clumsy?"

Sid smiled calmly.

"Of course, to become my assistant, all you need to do is..."

Sid's expression froze.

"the world!"

The world has once again come to a standstill.

In this frozen world, Sid makes a gesture of thinking.

The assistant of the Shadow Warrior... what are you going to do?

This question echoed in Sid's mind.

To be honest, he didn't know.

He recruited Asia as an assistant to a Shadow Power because he suddenly had a whim. He felt that he needed an assistant to be worthy of his status as a Shadow Power, and he also thought that Asia was easy to fool and had a clean background, which perfectly met the requirements for an assistant to a Shadow Power. So he started to persuade her. He hadn't really thought about what an assistant to a Shadow Power would do.

After all, he hadn't even figured out how to become a Shadow-level user, so how could he possibly understand what a Shadow-level user's assistant should do?

His situation as a Shadow Realm user is quite tragic. Other Shadow Realm users have a main storyline worth pursuing, but he doesn't. He can only wander around every day looking for NPCs to get side quests.

Okay, we've gotten a bit off-topic. The most urgent thing now is to figure out what the Shadow Power's assistant should do.

Sid, quickly use your vast experience as a Shadow to think of a solution, uh...

Let me think about it. Alpha and Seven Shadows were initially fooled by me, but after they learned my true colors, they hired people to act alongside me. This can't be considered experience.

Needless to say, Netheril was completely out of control. The witches believed him, but things completely backfired. From the terrorist organization he initially stole to the current Sorcerer Kingdom, he turned Roland Augusta's character from a shadow warrior into that of the Netheril Emperor.

Back then, he came up with the name Netheril from a game he played in his previous life.

……

Now that I think about it carefully, although both of these experiences of becoming a Shadow Realm user backfired, they don't seem to be without some reference value. Both Alpha and the Witch have a few things in common: beautiful! Smart! Rich!!!

Sid glanced up at the still Asia, then immediately looked away.

It seems...maybe...perhaps, Asia doesn't quite fit these points.

There's no hope of making money off Asia. She's pretty, but not very smart. Her IQ might be higher than Delta's, but only by a limited margin. As for healing abilities, they're useless to him.

I glanced at Asia again.

Looking at it this way, Asia seems to be just as she said—useless and unsuitable to be an assistant to a Shadow-level powerhouse, hmm…

It's decided, let's find a way to trick Asia away, she really isn't very useful.

"Snapped!"

Sid snapped his fingers, mimicking the same pose he had just made, and time resumed its flow.

"Becoming my assistant doesn't require great strength. You just need to stay by my side and do some small things for me, such as cleaning, cooking, taking care of my daily life, and helping me commit perjury in crucial moments. So, Asia, are you confident?"

"Yes, yes, I can definitely do it well, but... sir, I understand what you meant by the three points you mentioned earlier, but what do you mean by perjury?"

"suck!!!"

"the world!"

Time seemed to stand still once more. This time, Sid brought his face close to Asia's, carefully observing her face to make sure she genuinely didn't know, rather than feigning ignorance. Sid then fell silent.

"Snapped!"

Time resumed its flow.

“Asia, you should know that my true identity is the Shadow, who is wanted by the world.”

Asia nodded, and Sid continued.

“If you know, then it’s easy to explain. Asia, I have three… two identities. One is Shadow, and the other is Sid. Shadow is a wanted criminal who is wanted by the world, while Sid is an ordinary student.”

These two identities are clearly distinct, so I don't want the Shadow identity to affect Sid's peaceful life. However, sometimes I have to become the Shadow during Sid's time to do things I must do, and that's when you come in handy.

"I?"

"To be precise, it's not you, it's Shadow's powerful assistant."

Becoming a shadow during Sid's time makes Sid's existence disappear into thin air. If someone investigates this missing period, the shadow's identity could potentially affect Sid's peaceful life. The shadow's assistant's job is to fill in this missing time, for example, by saying, "I was with you during that time," which would be false evidence.

After hearing Sid's explanation, Asia lowered her head, pursed her lips, and asked guiltily.

"Are you... going to lie?"

"Correct!"

As Asia lowered her head, Sid laughed inwardly.

This was his battle plan: to use Asia's devout faith and the Catholic doctrine that one cannot lie to make Asia back down. Of course, he couldn't say it so bluntly; he had to maintain the high-class image he had cultivated in front of Asia.

"If you lurk in the darkness, you must be prepared to become the darkness."

I know, Asia, you are a devout nun, but I still hope you will seriously consider my invitation. I really…”

“I agree, Mr. Sid.”

Asia raised her head, her voice not loud, but full of determination.

“The… cough cough, Asia, I hope you can think it through carefully before answering me. I don’t want you to regret it in the future.”

No way, he just wants Asia to get lost right now.