There can't be a Harvest Moon in the RimWorld.

No problem!

That's a professional chicken farm; taking care of the chicks overnight won't be a problem. We can just go and ask for them tomorrow, which will save the farm a meal's worth of chicken feed.

I'm such a genius!

So after a long day, I happily returned to my room, lay down in my hibernation pod, covered myself with the blanket, and fell into a deep sleep.

…………

The night breeze silently slipped through the window into the dark room, stirring up dust particles that danced and swirled like stardust scattered from the sky, adorning the beautiful starry night.

In the empty room, the dark mirror stood against the wall behind the door, silently reflecting the moonlight streaming in from the window.

But slowly, the light above, like ripples broken on a calm lake by a pebble, revealed a fragmented and chaotic scene. One moment it was a sinister ancient castle, the next a strange and bloody altar, then a deep and evil forest, then a smoke-filled wilderness…

Those strange and terrifying images flashed across the mirror like a revolving lantern, then vanished without hesitation, not lingering for even a moment longer.

Gradually, many barely perceptible sounds began to emanate from the mirror. These sounds were abstract and complex, reminiscent of a cemetery at night, the silent movement of corpses, and a lost soul amidst the chaos of blinding light and pitch-black shadows.

These evil elements pieced together, slowly solidifying into a distorted image. It was a sinister and terrifying scene—tombstones bathed in moonlight and an endless burial passage filled with wandering dead.

If I stand up at this moment, I will see a strange thing appear in the mirror. I will see a rotting, shrunken, headless body, staggering towards the mirror, constantly approaching the edge of reality and reflection, about to reach out from the abyss with its evil, withered claws...

But just as the strange body approached the edge of the mirror, a strange murmur echoed from the room.

A wisp of yellow smoke quietly rose from the window of the room.

In the smoke, it seemed as if a throne was collapsing into a wall, and the wall began to crack. Smoke billowed from the cracks. Suddenly, a frantic gong rang out, starting softly and then rising rapidly until it culminated in a heavy, resounding clang.

A deity, unrecognizable by its mask, stood within. A dull, murmuring noise stirred, and finally, the deity revealed its face. The demon had seven topknots on its head, braids hanging down its left shoulder, its left eye slightly closed, its lower teeth biting its upper lip, its entire body was bluish-black, its mouth was wide open, and its eyebrows and beard were red, making it look extremely ferocious.

The unknown ghost made a wrathful mudra with its left hand, raised a Gatling gun high with its right, and suddenly burst out of its chest with flames, as if it wanted to burn everything in the world!

The headless body in the mirror trembled violently, stopped in its tracks, and began to shrink little by little, about to disappear into the dark mirror.

But the flames on the nameless ghost's body did not disappear; instead, they burned fiercely, scorching all existence in the world with their invisible power.

The bizarre body in the mirror swayed and began to melt. Countless snakes and ants fled from it, turning into a pool of unknown substance. The phantom in the mirror became increasingly chaotic, twisting into a mad scene beyond dimensions, as if the mirror itself might melt at any moment...

Just then, the jade figurine closest to the nameless ghost was also within the range of the flames and suddenly exploded into fragments scattered all over the ground!

A beam of emerald light suddenly burst forth from the little figure, instantly penetrating the melting mirror and emanating countless green rays. Then, the entire room blazed with green light, illuminating every corner!

Chapter 266 Who Am I

This should just be a short sleep.

During those few hours of peaceful sleep, I felt genuinely relaxed. Because unexpectedly, there was no absurdity, no brainwashing, no "young generation" propaganda, no exploitation of the masses, and no shady pastor suddenly appearing in my dreams.

But when I woke up, I was in a wasteland I had never seen before, with dry grass and tangled bushes beneath me, and a cluster of tenacious dandelions blooming beside me.

I looked up and saw a bright and vibrant sun rising in the sky.

I suddenly opened my eyes, and the blinding sunlight made me very uncomfortable, so I had to raise an arm to shield my eyes from the annoying light. However, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of another, smaller sun to the left of the main sun, emitting a faint but determined light.

We stood up, bewildered, and looked around. But the place was empty, only endless desolation.

Apart from the clothes on my body and the arm guards on my hands, everything else familiar on my body has left me.

There were no pastures, no houses, no familiar towns, and no distant Mads Mountains.

who am I?

Where am i?

What am I supposed to do?

…………

To figure out where I was, I walked east for two hours, slowly and steadily along the desolate Gobi Desert, my footsteps treading over many fallen weeds.

As I walked forward, I gradually came to understand the necessity of their actions.

Most of these grass blades are withered and yellow, but the parts near the roots show signs of green—a characteristic of plants in arid regions. This semi-dead survival mode helps these plants store water, reduce evaporation, and make more efficient use of the scarce moisture.

The long years spent crawling on the ground do not represent surrender, but rather a suitable compromise as they compete for living space and opportunities when the rainy season arrives.

Judging from the time frame, it's probably only nine in the morning. If this were in Mineral Town, the morning chill wouldn't have dissipated yet.

However, with the scorching sun of the two suns, the temperature on this wasteland had gradually risen to thirty degrees Celsius, and the fog over the distant horizon was gradually dissipating, expanding the visibility to a great extent. This environment amplifies one's sense of loneliness infinitely and stretches the boundary between man and nature very, very far.

As the temperature rose, I covered my head with my robe to prevent myself from losing consciousness in the scorching sun, and then persevered for another half hour.

Of course, this so-called time is merely a product of my own perception. Whether it actually took ten minutes or ten hours is of no significance other than serving as a reference point for the distance I traveled.

During my travels, the surrounding scenery was uniformly arid and cracked land, endless sandbars, bare rocky hills, and scattered shadows lingering at the edge of the field of vision.

I don't know what those things are, but I know this place is not suitable for living.

…………

What exactly happened yesterday?

Why am I in this godforsaken place?

I remember last night, I was so tired that I fell asleep quickly in bed and slept very well.

But I also vaguely remember that around midnight, a wind seemed to blow through the house, followed by the crackling of burning, and finally, after a sudden burst of noise, everything fell silent.

I initially thought it was just a strong wind outside that caused the old, dilapidated windows of the ranch cabin to break, so I didn't pay much attention to it.

In that hazy, semi-conscious state, no one can remain rational and clear-headed. Even the loudest, most deafening noises from the outside world will dissipate into nothingness during sleep.

It was that sudden silence, that moment between sleep and wakefulness, that caused a fluctuation in my otherwise steady brainwaves, prompting me to unconsciously turn over before trying to fall back asleep. It was then that I seemed to realize my pillow and blanket were missing…

Could it be that from that time onward, my hibernation pod was replaced by overgrown weeds, my pillow was replaced by low shrubs, and the peaceful and tranquil Mineral Town was transformed into this desolate and unknown place?

My patience was gradually worn down by the long journey, and the drowsy feeling of waking from a dream turned into calm reflection. Fortunately, my stamina was boosted by the colonizer system, so I didn't need to worry about exhaustion. I absolutely could not have trekked this far along what is not really a road.

When I looked back, I realized I hadn't even left a footprint on the sandbar behind me...

This system is really amazing...

Oh, right, the colonist system!

How could I have forgotten that!

I quickly focused my attention on the gear icon on the edge of my career and summoned the long-lost Colonizer System.

Welcome to Tynan Sylvester's Colony Simulator!

A friendly notification sound rang out, and the first thing I noticed was a special notification message in the system.

"System notification: Colonists have been detected to be caught in a spacetime rift. Space stabilization procedures have been initiated!"

"System notification: Quantum teleportation of the composite system is initiating..."

"Six-dimensional spacetime strong magnetic field interference, startup failed... Retesting..."

"System prompt: To protect the safety of the colonists, the warp drives will be activated soon. Please hold on to the handrails during the faster-than-light propulsion process and do not extend your hands or feet outside the protective shield."

"Setting destination: Parameter scanning in progress..."

"The nearest safe location has been confirmed..."

"System notification: We have arrived at our destination. Colonists, please ensure your personal safety."

I stared at these nonsensical words and fell into deep thought.

Can anyone explain why I was caught in a time warp in the middle of the night while I was sleeping?

It seems that some very advanced technologies were used?

What's even stranger is that instead of sending me to a high-tech world full of spaceships, robots, and holograms, these advanced technologies sent me to this godforsaken place.

I'd rather just drift on the sea in a canoe!

What's the difference between me and a high-tech Robinson Crusoe?

I sat helplessly on the ground, looking at this inexplicable place, feeling utterly disappointed.

Having finally built a foothold in Mineral Town, I was suddenly thrown into a completely unfamiliar place. I don't even know if this place is on the same planet as Mineral Town.

So how exactly can I go back?

.........

After a brief moment of confusion, I stood up again.

In my chaotic thoughts, I desperately hoped that this was a prank by Father Carter using his dream-entry technique, that he would jump out from some crack in the rock and ask me with a smile whether I was surprised or not.

Unfortunately, that didn't happen.

I calmed myself down for a moment and silently clicked off the colonist system's notification.

This situation seems terrible, but it's not unacceptable. What I want to do is not die in obscurity here. Instead, I should do everything I can to survive.

As long as a person is alive, there is always a way!

I glanced into the distance and saw a faint white line on the horizon. I pursed my dry, chapped lips, wrapped my robe tighter to protect myself from the sun, and continued walking into the distance with my head down.

Chapter 267 Sea Coconut Tree

After walking for an unknown amount of time, just when I thought I was about to faint from hunger and thirst, a cool breeze rushed towards me.

With my head down and hurrying along, I thought it was just a hallucination from walking for so long.

It wasn't until I slowly lifted the outer robe covering my head and looked up that I saw a vast expanse of blue ocean in front of me, filling my entire field of vision.

The azure ocean surface contrasted sharply with the arid land. Excitingly, within the area nourished by the ocean currents, the land finally showed signs of life, with lush vegetation replacing the low-lying grass and trees, creating a remarkable seaside oasis!

I rubbed my eyes to make sure this wasn't a hallucination, quickened my pace, and hurried toward this vibrant place!

The fear, loss, anger, and despair that I had felt had been transformed into a persistent and monotonous state of depression under the torment of the dull environment. I seemed to have no interest in anything, and even the approach of death could not move me.

However, upon seeing this oasis, I seemed to clearly feel a heartfelt joy of life quietly replacing the pale and powerless sense of loss.

The joy that could be contagious among living beings gradually brought me back to peace.

In that state, I suddenly felt an intense thirst! The craving for water almost overwhelmed my thoughts!

Just a short distance away, next to two tall plants, there is a shallow pool of water, located some distance from the sea, and it looks clear and inviting!

I walked to the edge of the pool, hurriedly scooped up a handful of water and drank it. My tongue instantly felt salty and astringent, and finally a bitter taste rose up, as if I had swallowed a piece of unrefined coarse salt, which made my taste buds suffer terribly.