I am a mindless machine.

Yunyou was stunned.

An unknown white figure chuckled softly, then its fingers glided lightly across the girl's chest, as if skimming the surface of water, finally resting on her thin lips. It was a fleeting, almost imperceptible touch.

As if some inexplicable restriction had been lifted, Yun You felt she had regained her freedom of movement. She immediately looked at her body, trying to confirm her current state—but it was pointless, because her body was now also enveloped in light.

However, she could clearly sense that all the armor that should have been there had been removed, and she could not feel the presence of any elves in the surrounding space. Moreover, her physical attributes were restricted to the level of a normal person.

"[Question] What do you mean by resurrection...?" Yun You looked in the direction of the girl and asked calmly. She didn't ask about the girl's identity, because it was meaningless.

God, demon, or even some higher concept—none of that matters.

What's important is understanding what the other party can do and what they want to do.

"Of course, it means exactly what it sounds like. You're not stupid, are you—I'll resurrect you from where you died, right? After all, you managed to infiltrate my game, which is a remarkable achievement for humanity! A nation in peril~" The girl laughed lightly again, clapping her hands. Although she couldn't see clearly, Yun You could still feel herself being watched by a certain gaze: "As a reward, I can unconditionally resurrect you in front of the computer desk, okay? Although your room is probably destroyed by now, after all, it was a massive explosion that could kill someone."

This should have been a great opportunity, but Yun You was inexplicably killed in a computer explosion. Her soul then transmigrated into the body of a girl who was exactly the same as the character she had created, and was thrown into an extremely cruel battlefield. Despite experiencing such a thing, she felt no emotion whatsoever because she had lost all feelings.

If she really goes back, everything she has lost will be back in her hands. Both her body and her heart.

However, Yunyou responded in a calm tone.

"[Clarification] I am not that Yun You."

This is a fact that was already known.

"Oh? You figured it out?" The white figure revealed a sly smile, like a little devil. "Oh dear, I saw this interesting method in a senior's story, so I wanted to try it out, since I had some perfect material at the time. I didn't expect it to be exposed so quickly. What a pity..."

She sighed as if genuinely regretful, took two steps back, looked up at Yun You, and asked with a smile, "I'm quite curious, when did you discover this? It hasn't appeared in my records yet."

"........." Faced with the girl's question, Yun You remained silent. Although this conjecture had long been in her mind and she had reached a conclusion through logical calculation, it was different from being affirmed by someone in reality.

It was a feeling that one's own existence was being denied.

After a long while, she finally began to explain.

"[Narration] Actually, this question has existed from the very beginning... After all, the me in my memory used a civilian computer, and lived in a detached house in a luxury community that I bought with my own money. Even if I were to hack into some dangerous place, I would definitely use multiple stepping stones to ensure that my enemies wouldn't come knocking on my door. Under what circumstances—how exactly did I die?" It wasn't a nuclear-powered computer; even the biggest explosion would only cause the core to smoke.

"【Discussion】Furthermore, in my subsequent observations of life, although I possessed Yunyou's memories and experiences, I felt no emotion or feeling towards the various events that occurred. This is abnormal." The girl lowered her eyes and quietly spoke: "【Further Discussion】Originally, this machine was in a state of malfunction due to insufficient drive cores caused by Diefni's observation and evolution, but it returned to normal operation after my consciousness re-emerged. My initial judgment was that it was because my high-quality three-dimensional soul inhabited her body that the software level was sufficient. But that's wrong—if that were the case, I should have had the same feelings the moment I regained consciousness."

The Machine Race is a race adapted to evolution. Regardless of the attack or situation, as long as it can be observed in a physically sense, they can quickly respond and react, causing their entire machine to evolve instantly. While it seems illogical, this is the Machine Race's ability.

So—if Yunyou's high-quality soul really did inhabit this body—the functions of the machine-type body should instantly analyze the existence of the soul and create corresponding functional devices to allow the heart to appear.

This can be seen in the original work, where after Shubi transmitted the information about her heart to all the Machine Races, they all genuinely gained emotions—the Machine Races are capable of giving their machines emotions.

However, Yunyou failed to do so at the time, and her subsequent daily interactions with Xiyang also revealed a sense of emotional contradiction. Logically, she should have been aware of Xiyang's emotions. As an otaku, she should have a wealth of slice-of-life romance anime in her memory bank! But she wasn't; her reaction was stiff and rigid, like a machine.

If that's the case, then the answer is quite clear.

The girl lowered her head, her gaze piercing through the white space, as if she saw herself when she first arrived in this world, appearing in the cave. At that time, Yun You, who had transmigrated to a strange world, was undoubtedly bewildered and lost, but now, looking back... she could only feel a complex mix of emotions.

The girl raised her head and looked at the white figure: "[Inference] You used that online game, 'Life Is a Game,' as a trigger to implant Yun You's memories into my brain, which is that of a Mech, right?"

The time travel wholeheartedly turned out to be a blatant deception from the start, but it proved incredibly useful to her as a machine. In fact, without her interactions with the sunset, her thought process might never have led her to the point where the story began...

If a set of memories filled with self-awareness were implanted in the mind of that original, emotionless machine race, then misinterpretation of reality would naturally occur. She wasn't some human who transmigrated due to a computer explosion; from the very beginning, she was that emotionless machine race girl.

"Yes, that's right. You guessed very accurately!" The girl, whose face was obscured, chuckled. "I happened to discover the potential for your story to unfold, so I made a few slight modifications to connect the possibilities of a changing world—and now it seems... hmm! Very good! You've certainly crafted a wonderful story!"

She was like a puppeteer on a stage, laughing wickedly as she watched her puppets dance comically.

"Well then, let me answer the question that's on your mind most—if I'm just implanting memories into your brain, how exactly did your super-powerful machine function back then?"

After laughing for a long time, the girl finally stopped, and then, as if to unveil the climax of the entire performance, she took a deep breath and said, "The answer is because I used the fruit (reward) you made in the end to make up for the incomplete cause (debt) you owed at the beginning."

Yun You's mind was in chaos. There was just too much unknown information. She could find the corresponding concept in her database for every word the girl spoke, but putting it all together...

What exactly is this lunatic saying?

She understood the concept of cause and effect, or rather, it was a well-known concept, but how exactly did she manage to use the effect to fill the cause?

To give a simple example, it's like someone lost all their memories, and in the future, that person obtained a magic hammer (a product that allows one to make a wish by paying a price), and made a wish to the magic hammer that they wanted to regain their memories—but after regaining their memories, they were told that the price they paid was their past memories.

However, if he hadn't lost his past memories, he wouldn't have been able to use the Wanbao Hammer at all!

This is no longer a matter of illogical reasoning; it's a matter of common sense that violates something far more fundamental!

"Hehehe, hard to understand, right? Because that's exactly what I'm about to talk about—hey, Yunyou-chan, have you ever heard of jumpers and observers?"

The girl's words were like a switch—the unknowable nature of the entire space was instantly erased, and the true appearance of the space was revealed to her in an instant.

"[Stunned] What on earth is this...?"

Looking at the scene before her, which was beyond description, Yun You was completely stunned.

Seemingly enjoying Yun You's astonished reaction, the white figure—no, it should be described as a petite girl with shoulder-length black hair, snow-white skin, and bright red eyes—spread her arms wide, grinned, and cheerfully proclaimed, "Welcome to my territory—the library that connects the gaps of infinite possibilities and records the existence and deeds of all things in the universe—the Akasha's Library!"

Prologue: This is Where We Begin Again (Part 2)

Book One - An endless sea of ​​books filled the space. Thick books of various colors were neatly and orderly placed on seemingly endless "bookshelves," their quiet appearance as if waiting to be picked up and opened at any moment. Bright lights shone down on the space. The bookshelves, seemingly made of wood, existed in a state between transparency and opacity, their shadows shimmering and stretching endlessly towards the horizon, eventually disappearing into tiny black dots. Surrounded by such a vast sea of ​​books, one could only feel increasingly insignificant. Even with Yun You's judgment, she couldn't calculate the number of books within this "T-World."

"This isn't a [library] anymore... This is an independent [world] constructed from countless books." [Confirmed] "[Akasha's Mansion]..." The girl, regaining her composure, pondered the term the other had just uttered. She quickly retrieved matching information from the database. "Akasha Records—that's a term derived from the Sanskrit word akasha, symbolizing the concept of [omniscience]. According to known descriptions, it's a collection of unknowable information. In other words, it's a non-physical existence, transcending the realm of time and space, transforming everything into an unknown descriptive method and recording it. And... she just mentioned the word 'records'... So what kind of place is this?" "Well then, let me reintroduce myself." The girl, previously shrouded in light, now revealed herself. She appeared to be about 16 years old, but given her presence here, her true age was likely difficult to estimate. Just like the feeling her tone had given before, the petite, black-haired girl smiled brightly and giggled, "My name is Mo. The Mo that's used for recording ink. You can call me Little Mo, Mo-chan, or even God, I don't mind~" She wore a strangely styled, loose robe... or perhaps "cloak" would be more accurate. It was a robe that stretched to the floor, but magically billowed at the ends, barely held together by a black belt at her slender waist—the size of the robe was definitely not right, as it constantly revealed glimpses of her alluring figure with every movement. Two snow-white legs peeked out from between the fluttering feathers, her feet firmly planted on the ground. An explosive force capable of annihilating all life on earth in a single strike... while not as overpowered as the God of War, Altshu, it was still at the level of a god. It was a level she hadn't been able to challenge before. Could she win this battle? — She didn't know. She stood firmly on the ground. To be more specific, it would be like adding a bunch of incomprehensible and complex runes to the lab's white ceiling, along with the floating feather effect of a fairy. Hmm. First of all... I guess I'll let you know the "ending of the story"—because it seems more fun that way~ J hummed softly, and the girl who called herself Mo slid her small hand across the space beside her. Where her fingers touched, ripples appeared on the surface of water, and then a thick book, identical to those on the surrounding bookshelves, appeared in her hand. "Take a look first, just flip to the latest chapter."

Yun You caught the book that was tossed to her. Despite its seemingly heavy appearance, it felt weightless in her hands. She silently opened it; the book was written in an unreadable script. Although she couldn't understand it, the meaning of the words immediately surfaced in her mind. [Stunned]...

As Yunyou pondered the story unfolding in her mind, she couldn't help but widen her eyes. This situation was far beyond her comprehension. The book recorded her story over the past five years, beginning in that cave... and continuing until her [death].

Moreover, it didn't stop. From the end of the book's record, Yunyou understood what happened after she "died"—Xiyang died. And in a way that her soul was entangled by "evil," suffering endless torment even after death due to the divine essence she chose. That was "all the evil of this world," which had persisted for nearly a hundred million years; it represented the very concept of "evil." The deity representing this concept would inevitably be constantly immersed in it, forced to listen to the resentments of countless evil souls, like being trapped in a quagmire from which there was no escape. Even after the divine essence was denied by the world and became inactive, it would surely suffer this pain in its slumber. This is the punishment that those who inherit the ancient concept of evil must bear. This is the price to pay for defeating the "strongest"—incredibly heavy. ...That idiot...how could he...be so stupid? The girl put down the book, the plot of which had been interrupted and the rest of the story was now a blank page. She clenched her fists, muttering to herself, her voice trembling. "Could it be...that my decision back then was wrong?" she silently wondered to herself. If I had chosen to sacrifice those mechs instead of facing that terrifying power alone... "It's a pity—that's impossible, isn't it?" As if seeing through the thoughts hidden beneath the girl's expressionless face, Mo chuckled softly again: "I told you before, that's your 'destiny.' You will definitely complete this task; you have no other choice. You can interpret it as 'fate,' that's fine too. Fate..." 09. Yun You felt the heavy weight of those two words and calmly said: "[Question 1: What exactly do you mean by what you said?] It's pointless to continue dwelling on the past now. Yun You believed that since the other party had the ability and time to make her, who was already dead, appear here in a form similar to a spiritual entity and say a lot of sarcastic nonsense, then they must want her to 'do something.'"

She should hold what Yun You desires most right now—the ability to return to the world of "Game of Life" and rescue the wicked sunset from its clutches.

--For this goal, she was willing to pay any price... So, the "three-no" attribute is really not cute. Seeing that Yun You didn't show the expected sorrow, the show was over. Mo seemed a little bored and muttered, she waved her hand, summoned from the void... a packet of bitter pills was torn open directly in front of Yun You, raised and poured into her mouth, and ate it straight away. After chewing a few times, feeling the temperature of Yun You's gradually cooling gaze, the girl slowly explained: "You also have human memories, so you understand things like anime, right? And those worlds, as long as you master a certain method, can be 'entered'. You must also know this."

She seemed to realize that no matter how much she provoked Yun You with words, she wouldn't get any interesting reactions. Her way of speaking became much more normal now; if one could ignore the constant "crunching" sound of potato chips coming from her mouth, she would have a somewhat divine air. "And those anime worlds originally had 'plots'..." [speculation] Are those plots unchangeable? Otherwise, there must be a price to pay? Is that why Xi Yang died? Yun You said with a bitter self-deprecation. However, Mo gently shook her head, a color Yun You couldn't understand flashing in her blood-red eyes, and for the first time, an expression other than a smile appeared. She said softly: "No. No matter what it is, everything has a price... without exception." The girl revealed an emotion akin to sorrow. But that expression vanished in an instant, like an illusion—a wicked smile reappeared on her pretty face: "Of course, the 'story' of the plot can be changed, and it's extremely easy. Take your 'story' this time as an example—didn't you successfully save over ten thousand machine-type soldiers, as well as Riku and Tibi 0? That's a huge achievement! It's like clearing Hell Mode!!"

She blinked and smiled, saying, "Because of the changes you made to these things, you gained a huge amount of [Causal Points (merit),] which is what allows your body to 'operate'—like swiping a credit card, I've pre-borrowed some money for you. You're welcome~ And there's still some left over, so even if you were to be resurrected now, it wouldn't be a problem~" Catching the meaning in her words, like a weakling grasping at some hope, Yun You immediately said, "[Question] If I use up all that remaining amount, even if I can't be 'resurrected,' it doesn't matter—can I save Xi Yang?" Mo's response shattered that hope. "No, that's impossible. Think about it—that's the source of hatred accumulated over nearly 1 million years. Her soul was already [tainted] the moment she fell into slumber. Don't even mention the remaining amount after you used up all your top-tier starting resources; even if all the merits you've accumulated this time were added together, it wouldn't be enough to save her."

For the setting sun at that moment, no matter how unbearable the consequences or costs, fulfilling its promise to Yunyou was enough. Everything else was unimportant.

Mo casually tossed aside the empty bag of potato chips she was holding, and walked back to Yun You with a smile. "While your remaining funds aren't enough to save the sunset, you can still manage to [jump to another world and maintain a minimum chance of survival], you know?" She held out her right hand, hidden beneath her robes—a dazzling light shimmering on her snow-white right arm. It was a pattern, like an engraving.

"Hey, you machine-type girl—make a contract with me and become a 'Jumper'!" The girl named Mo declared loudly in a cute, benevolent voice. "By jumping into each story, we'll completely change those worlds, earn tons of causality points, awaken my girlfriend, and finally reach the pinnacle of life and live a shameless life! How about it? Doesn't it sound exciting? Hehehe."

Yun You stared at the hand so close to her face and fell silent.

There were far too many suspicious points in what the other person said, and she still had many unanswered questions. It was practically a grand conspiracy with a sign that read, "I'm a traitor, please jump in quickly (laughs)."... Did she have any other choice now? This was the only possibility—to save the sunset. Yes, Yunyou grasped the outstretched hand. "[Understood] -- I accept." As the patterns on Qiangmo's hand began to glow, like spectators witnessing this ceremony, many books appeared above them, flying freely like birds.

The sphere swirled around the two. With this ritualistic, sacred feeling, a solemn expression appeared on Mo's face as he chanted: "You will transform into a being that traverses the myriad phenomena of the universe, leaping across the three realms and five elements, creating a new chapter in the endless world beyond; and I will take up my pen to write, transforming all your deeds into immortal tales, recorded in this Akasha Mansion, an inscription of epic tales of countless worlds." "Here—[Leaper] Yun You, [Observer] Mo—a contract is established." As the words of the contract's establishment fell, the next instant, a radiant smile appeared on Mo's face, as if he were deeply anticipating something good happening. Yun You's consciousness once again plunged into darkness.

Chapter 1: A New Loli Has Appeared

It was early spring, the chill of winter gradually receding. Though the mountains and forests still carried a desolate air, new buds had sprouted on the bare trees, and small grasses had grown on the once-barren hills. Tiny buds were also visible, releasing a sweet fragrance. Countless blades of grass gathered together became very soft, perfect for lying on during a picnic. Why mention this now? Because Yunyou, her eyes unfocused, gazed at the clear blue sky, lying on this soft grass, feeling a sense of "having reached the end of the watercourse, sitting and watching the clouds rise."

She hadn't seen such a beautiful blue sky in a long time, neither the blood-red sky of the Mech Age nor the smog-filled skies of her "human era" memories. Perhaps this was what the countryside was all about. Yunyou felt the fresh scent of grass fill her nostrils and thought to herself with a touch of melancholy.

B, let me briefly explain the girl's current state. In short—she's dying. Whether she has that "sitting back and watching the clouds rise" feeling is unknown, but she's truly reached the end of her rope. As for the exact time of death, if she continues in this state, according to the machine's brain calculations, it's roughly 54073 seconds (about fifteen hours). That's remarkably precise, as always.

Yunyou had been tricked. When her consciousness returned from the darkness, the first thing Yunyou saw was a vast blue sky dotted with a few clouds. Before she could even utter a "I'm alive again!" exclamation, she realized a serious fact—her limbs were completely immobile. The girl immediately used the self-diagnostic device of the Machine Race to try and determine the condition of her body. The results... her clothes were completely destroyed, the pre-stored spirits within her body were completely wiped out, and although her body had barely returned to a human form, many internal parts remained damaged, including the core joints that controlled her body, which were still plasma-encased... The total damage rate was still a severe 90.72%. However, this wasn't a problem. As a Machine Race with extremely high potential, as long as she wasn't in a near-death state where even her core had melted, she could absorb the "spirits" in the surrounding atmosphere to regain the ability to move in the shortest possible time. Thinking this, Yunyou trembled and pointed the tip of her tail towards the ground. ...Huh? After discovering she couldn't absorb any spirits, in a moment of bewilderment, a scene flashed through her mind like a documentary replay: a line spoken by the black-haired girl with a smile—"Jump to another world and maintain the minimum possible survival." Let's highlight the key points: --"Other worlds," "minimum possible survival," "possible survival."

Upon realizing the meaning behind those words, Yunyou once again felt the fear of being misled and manipulated by advertising and pyramid schemes. She could almost see the girl in suggestive clothing laughing in the azure sky, saying: "0.0...0001% is actually within the realm of possibility, after all, probability theory doesn't have zero (laughs)." The illusion of "I'm not lying, you just didn't ask me" echoed.

"Damn it, why?" Yun You thought to herself expressionlessly. Her vocal cords had been conveniently repaired by some unscrupulous merchant, allowing her to speak normally. However, the energy source within her body was rapidly draining away, and maintaining consciousness despite most of her bodily functions being damaged was already incredibly energy-consuming; speaking was a complete waste of effort. Moreover, judging from the surrounding scenery, this was probably some remote, untouched forest, completely unrelated to modern cities. Sparsely populated was certain, and the chances of attracting wild beasts by shouting for help were greater than attracting humans. Although she was entirely made of metal... if she attracted some kind of beast that liked to chew on bones, she'd be doomed. She had many questions about this unknown world, having been thrown here with almost nothing to her name, without any information to draw upon. But right now, her priority was survival. From the moment she came into this world until now, the girl has been doing one thing over and over again: searching for energy that can replace "spirits." She remembers that in the original work, after the Mechs were forbidden from killing spirits by the Ten Covenants, they found reusable energy in a very short time.

Since those mechs could do it, theoretically she should be able to too. However, after ten hours of fruitless effort, Yun You remembered—the original work's "soon" was calculated based on the enormous timeframe of "over six thousand years." Even with her special abilities, expecting a result in less than half a day was wishful thinking. Yun You was now prepared for death; if nothing worked in an hour… she would have to try calling for help. She couldn't just sit and wait to die. She had just made the decision to save the sunset; dying in the beginner village… absolutely not.

An hour passed, and unsurprisingly, there was still no progress. Yunyou's red eyes reflected the gradually dimming sky, where faint starlight could be seen and the hazy moonlight hung obliquely on the horizon. Resigned to her fate, the girl gave up trying again. After closing her eyes and thinking for a moment, she parted her soft cherry lips slightly and whispered, "[Prepare] -- Ah, help! Someone help me! I'm in trouble... (dull reading)" After a long while, a cool breeze blew by, rustling the grass. Naturally, no one responded. ([Reflection] It's already evening, so the chances of encountering humans are even lower. I didn't consider the time factor earlier, and devoted all the remaining computing resources, except for those that weren't damaged, to calculations for finding new energy sources... What a blunder. Moreover, I didn't expect to only be able to make such a soft sound... The girl sighed, forcing her head to turn away, changing from gazing at the sky to looking at the ground. Her white hair was scattered messily around her, somewhat dirty from the soil, with a few blades of grass stuck to it. ([Countermeasure] ...saying the soil contains rich minerals... Just as the naked white-haired girl was seriously considering whether to try eating some, a deep, resonant voice with a built-in double-tone effect suddenly appeared in her ear. "Kuhaha, I came to check because I heard a strange sound, and I didn't expect to meet a human!" Yun You was somewhat surprised. Although she was currently in a near-completely broken state, her basic vigilance should still be intact. And the other party had only noticed her when they were so close...) This was incredible. Even vampires would find it difficult to do such a thing. She forced her head back to face the front, looking at the so-called "enemy" at an angle (because her external sensor was also broken). The enemy was unusually tall, about four feet high. The monster's body was covered with countless tree branches and plant tissues, and its entire body was covered with thorny vines. However, a human torso could be vaguely seen in the gaps. Perhaps noticing the girl's gaze, this alien life form proudly began to announce its origin, exuding a terrifying killing intent. "I am a savage who has lived in this mountain range for a long time. Because humans have recently been destroying the ecology more and more severely, I have been given power by the will of this mountain and have become a mountain god! As long as I am in this mountain, I am invincible! I can control all the plants and animals here, completely conceal my aura, and obtain physical qualities comparable to a monster! Starting tomorrow, I will begin to kill all the humans in this mountain—" Its words were cut short, as if something had grabbed its neck. The sound abruptly stopped. Then, his body disintegrated automatically right in front of Yun You. All the plant matter on his body was instantly decomposed, decomposed, and decomposed again, as if he had been thrown into a blender and shredded into countless pieces. The fragments, mixed with human body and plant debris, rained down like raindrops. Blood rained down on the grass, scattering across what was once a clean field. There wasn't even time for a scream. Yun You's gaze turned serious. Although her physical abilities had indeed declined drastically, her inherent qualities remained. A falcon swooping down at speeds imperceptible to the naked eye was indistinguishable from a stationary one in her eyes. --But what just happened—she couldn't see anything. Judging from the wounds on the monster claiming to be the mountain god, it was likely killed by a blade or sword, but Yun You hadn't seen a single trace of its blade. This meant the attack was at least at the speed of sound, even faster. Possessing such power… what kind of world is this? Just as Yun You was pondering this, the person who had killed the "mountain god" finally appeared. "Hmm, you are truly powerful." It was a very soft, gentle noise. *Shh, shh, shh*—the sound of straw sandals crunching on the grass was distinct. This proved that the newcomer had no intention of hiding herself, or perhaps she possessed absolute confidence in her strength—she was certain the enemy was dead. The bright moonlight illuminated the girl's face. The thin, almost transparent knife in her hand reflected a silvery light. "So—that's why I was able to see you," the girl with long, pale blonde hair, her body stained with countless drops of blood, said with an innocent smile.

Chapter Two Request

Blood rain, scattered across the sky, dripped onto the grass. The silvery moonlight cast an eerie glow on the girl's angelic smile as she walked through the blood rain. "That should be enough," the girl said, still standing in the blood rain, sheathing the paper-thin, blood-stainless sword from her waist. She let out a soft sigh, a genuine smile spreading across her face as if she had accomplished something. "Now that the danger is over, I can go back and get some rest."

Yun You didn't speak immediately. Instead, she took advantage of the moment when the other girl seemed not to notice her to observe her closely. After all, it was still impossible to determine whether the other girl was friend or foe. What struck her first was... the girl's smile was far too innocent and naive. It didn't resemble the smile one would show after just committing murder. Instead, it was like that of a clueless middle school girl. And it wasn't just her smile that gave this impression; the girl's body was extremely petite and slender, as if even a slight touch would break her. She always carried an aura of fragility, and every move she made evoked a protective instinct in others, a desire to carefully shield her. Her soft, light golden hair reached her waist, held in place by a feathered cloth headband, with two long strands cascading over her shoulders. She wore a haphazardly tailored animal skin garment, barely qualifying as clothing, barely covering her vital parts—shoulders, arms, stomach, and the snow-white skin below her thighs were all exposed. Her feet were clad in crude, makeshift straw sandals, the kind of material that would likely crumble under any strenuous activity. Her attire gave the impression of a savage emerging from some deep mountain forest, utterly devoid of any technological or civilized aura. Moreover, Yun You noticed something crucial—the girl's azure eyes were completely unfocused, appearing somewhat dim—she was blind. This made her seem even more harmless. Yet, this seemingly innocent little girl had just instantly dismembered an enemy with some fighting ability (roughly at the level of a high-level demon). Even though she was covered in blood and standing on chunks of what were once human flesh, her face showed no fear. This stark contrast intrigued Yun You. But unlike that, she didn't sense any murderous intent from the girl. "[Speaking up]... Um... could you please save me?" After thinking for a while, Yun You decided to ask for help. Because if she let this opportunity slip by now, she might really die here. "Huh?"

Hearing Yun You's voice suddenly, the unknown girl showed a very surprised expression. She seemed genuinely unaware of Yun You's presence. She turned her head towards Yun You, paused for a moment, and then her surprise deepened. "Huh? Strange? I can see you?" Her expression gradually shifted from surprise to confusion, as if she had encountered something incomprehensible. She tilted her head slightly and muttered to herself, "But you didn't emit any 'threatening' or 'killing intent'." Yun You, of course, couldn't understand the girl's actions. Due to a lack of energy, her consciousness was already somewhat blurred. She managed to say, "[Request] Could you please take me to where you live... or provide me with some 'food'? I can't move right now..."

Unlike eating dirt, if it were food that humans could eat, she could directly extract enough energy for minimal activity. As long as she could move, everything else would be fine. "Ah! Okay! You must be..." Yunyou interrupted the girl's mutterings, hurriedly responding, then pulling something that looked like bread from her skirt pocket (?), and running towards Yunyou as if very worried about her health: "I happen to have some leftover bread here, you can have some first."

She dramatically slammed her forehead into a slightly shorter tree trunk and fell straight down, making a "O..." sound. She curled up, trembling, and rolled around, seemingly in real pain. Then, as she rolled, she crashed into a nearby tree again. This time, she made an even louder "Gah!" sound.

Then the girl stopped completely, like a toy with a dead battery.

Yun You was speechless. The other girl's excessively dramatic self-destruction reminded her of... Could it be that all the lolis she encountered were born with the "idiot" attribute? But then again... it's pretty much confirmed that the other girl truly couldn't see this. Out of gratitude for the other girl's kindness, she still spoke up, "[Inquiry] So... are you alright?" "...I'm fine, but only to this extent..." The girl trembled, stood up unsteadily, and this time carefully walked towards her, finally reaching Yun You's side. She held the bread skewer to her mouth, revealing a kind smile, and said: "Um... I'm sorry, I didn't bring any water. It might be a little... be careful not to swallow it." Yun You simply thanked her, then ate the bread, recovering a small amount of energy. But with this energy, she still couldn't move. It seemed the girl didn't have any other food on her, and she couldn't be sure if the pieces of meat on the ground were there... After all, the monster's introduction didn't seem like that of a normal person.

What if she can't digest it? So, in desperation, she had to ask the girl again: "[Excuse me] Is there anyone else living where you live? Could you please go back and ask an adult to come and help me? I'll give you a reward later." Although Yun You really wanted the girl to take her back, after seeing the girl's small frame and that "performance" just now, she found it hard to believe the girl's abilities. Leaving aside whether the girl could even drag her, the possibility of her hitting something along the way and dying prematurely was already a problem.

However, faced with Yun You's request, the unknown girl hesitated for a moment and said, "But you don't seem like you can hold on... It would take too much time for me to go back to the village to find help..." "Hmm, I'll just take you back with me." As she said this, she once again drew the thin, paper-like short knife from its sheath at her waist. Then, just as Yun You was wondering what she was planning to do—the girl directly plunged the blade into her own pale stomach.

Chapter Three: Preparing to Begin Exploring the World

To Yun You's astonishment, blood gushed from the wound where the girl had plunged the dagger into her. She showed no sign of restraint; she wasn't just trying to create a small wound, but intended to stab the entire dagger in from the start. The girl's face paled noticeably, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead from the pain. But she seemed unconcerned as she pulled the dagger out and put it back in its place. Then she said to Yun You, "Alright, this way we can see the road, saving time... Let's go, I'll take you back to my village." She walked somewhat closely to Yun You's side, as if intending to carry the girl on her back. Although Yun You couldn't understand the meaning behind the girl's previous actions, it didn't stop her from seeing what the girl was planning. She quickly used the tiny bit of energy she had just gained to activate the [Weight Reduction] technique, reducing her weight to almost zero. Although that little energy wasn't enough for movement, this simple technique was still usable. "Hmm, you're so light...?"

The girl seemed somewhat surprised by this, but knowing this wasn't the time to waste, she simply staggered back the way she came, ignoring the large hole in her stomach. Blood dripped onto the ground, splattering. Yun You was very concerned about this, but considering her current state, she didn't bring it up. Since the other person had done this because of her, it must have had a reason.

Bathed in moonlight, the two walked through the now completely dark mountains. After a while, the girl, perhaps noticing Yun You's silence and lack of noticeable breathing, worried about her consciousness and spoke up, "By the way... I still don't know your name. My name is... what's your name?" The girl's voice was clearly weary; even though Yun You was weightless, walking while severely injured had already exhausted her.

Yun You struggled to muster her drowsy consciousness and softly spoke. [Response: My name is... nice to meet you.]

Fortunately, the journey to the "village" Yi Yu had mentioned wasn't far. Otherwise, even disregarding Yun You, the girl would likely have fainted from blood loss. Located only a few hundred meters from where they had been before, it was a small village, much like a typical remote mountain village. The main buildings were wooden houses, surrounded by wooden fences to keep out wild animals. Outside the residential area, some cultivated fields could be seen. It was nearly night, and in rural areas like this, people usually go to bed early. So, there was no one on the streets… This is where I live now… Yi Yu entered the village, panting as she put Yun You down, then immediately knelt on the ground, the bright red blood completely soaking the animal hide she was wearing. Her fair face was completely bloodless. Yun You realized that the other person's vital signs were in danger. Although her energy was almost exhausted, she couldn't help but ask, "[Worried] Are you alright? You look... almost like you're about to die." Yun You didn't say this directly, but instead said, "[Suggestion] If you have any treatment methods, use them quickly." Based on her analysis and calculations along the way, the girl should have the ability to "see things" under certain conditions. The evidence was that she didn't encounter any obstacles on her way back. She was on the right path. However, she needed to be seriously injured to "see things"... This ability is too troublesome. Since the other person could so decisively stab herself in the stomach with a short knife and had such "conditions for using this ability," there should also be corresponding countermeasures. It's like how Misaka Mikoto in A Certain Scientific Railgun always carries coins that can fire cannons. "Yeah, if I don't get this treated quickly, I'll probably die soon." Yi Yu nodded naturally with a matter-of-fact expression, then, as if she were questioning whether Yun You was stupid, she continued, "If you need urgent treatment, you can only wait for it to heal naturally after being bandaged. A normal person's body can't heal quickly..." Yi Yu said in her childish voice as if it were a matter of course. --- And in fact, it really was a matter of course.

"What you said makes so much sense, I'm speechless." Yun You suddenly felt a little tired. Just then, a panicked cry came from afar: "Lord Martial God, what happened to you...?" A man dressed in simple cloth clothes quickly ran up to them. He was the one responsible for night watch in the village, and seeing Yi Yu covered in blood, he was almost scared out of his wits. In his shock, he didn't even notice Yun You lying to the side. In his memory, this delicate girl always emerged unscathed from any battle, no matter the monster she faced. Her unfathomable swordsmanship was so advanced that even experts from beyond the mountains couldn't discern her movements. Her unfathomable strength inspired awe in everyone. And now, that powerful "Martial God" was seriously injured? Just how terrifying an enemy had she encountered?! "No, the 'hostility' has been eliminated by me." "Could you help prepare the necessary items for bandaging and disinfection?" Yi Yu said with a reassuring smile, then glanced at Yun You lying beside her: "And some food?"

Three days passed after that. "[Gratitude] If it weren't for your help, I would be dead. From now on, if you need anything, I will help within my capabilities." In a simply constructed wooden hut, wearing that familiar white robe, she spoke expressionlessly. At the same time, she gave Yi Yu a calling device made using [Diankai--"Material Creation J"]. If the other party needed it, they only needed to press a button on it, and she would instantly appear within a hundred kilometers; even beyond that distance, she would try to arrive as quickly as possible. This represented her gratitude.

"[Farewell] And then, I'm leaving." After three days of self-healing (energy source: food), her body parts, though not fully recovered, were about half repaired, granting her the ability to fight. However, since she still couldn't find a substitute for her spirit's energy, almost all her wide-range skills requiring large amounts of spirit power were limited. While she could utilize solar energy, the conversion efficiency was less than ideal, allowing her to unleash only about 5% of her [Sky Strike] – just enough to part the ocean. She could now probably only fight about three Skywing species single-handedly, which was far too weak compared to her peak strength. However, this power was sufficient as a [foundation] for exploring this world. After all, she still didn't know which anime world this was. Her immediate priority was to confirm this. If she wanted to obtain [Throat Points] as Mo had suggested, this had to be done quickly. Only by knowing the "plot" of this world could she...

Whether it's stealing the protagonist's [aerodynamic J] or directly altering the [future]... she has to carry it out. -- In order to save the sunset as soon as possible... although I'm still a little worried. But if this is your decision, then do it."

Yi Yu lay half-reclined on the straw mat, her slender waist still wrapped in newly replaced white bandages, giving her an air of frailty. A faint smile appeared on her pale face as she said, "I'll have someone give you a map of the roads out of these mountains. Following the map, it should only take three days to reach that city outside. Although I haven't been out for a long time, you should be able to find the information you need there, right?" Over the past three days, Yun You had tried to inquire about this world, but aside from learning that "this world is full of all sorts of dangerous creatures or monsters," she hadn't gained any crucial information. The anime world was teeming with dangerous creatures, and the information was too vague. That's why Yun You was so eager to go out and find clues. However, she did know one thing: this wasn't some ancient world, but a modern world with large cities. "[Reminder] You can't keep doing this." Before leaving, Yun You decided to voice her suspicions. Over the past few days, she had also learned about the other woman's identity in the village and what she was doing.

Firstly, regarding the title "God of War," Yi Yu simply shook her head in denial, saying, "I'm not a god; it's just that the villagers call me that." As for other matters concerning the past, even when Yun You tried to subtly inquire, the girl refused to speak. Then, according to information gathered from other villagers, Yi Yu suddenly appeared on the outskirts of the village four years ago and helped them slay a "monster" that was about to attack. Afterward, the monster proposed staying in the village, which the villagers readily agreed to. Naturally, they were overjoyed to have such powerful protection. Over the years, Yi Yu had also helped the villagers slay all the monsters and demons that planned to attack the village. Thanks to this, the village's territory had grown increasingly larger. However, Yi Yu didn't seem to actively engage with the villagers, and the villagers, fearing her powerful strength, dared not approach her.

Therefore, Yi Yu has always been alone in this village—a fact that Yun You can tell from Yi Yu's daily routine. She gets up early every morning to practice swordsmanship, and if there's nothing else to do, she practices until evening, except for enjoying the meals offered by the villagers... and then goes to sleep. During this time, she has absolutely no other activities.