I'm in Star Iron, and I draw power from the Inner World every week.

It's amazing.

He had no physical sensation here, but after concentrating his consciousness, he had a subtle feeling.

Su Yang felt as if he had grasped the future in an instant.

"Very well, why don't you open your eyes and take a look?"

"Uh-huh?"

Su Yang noticed that his hands were glowing with a deep, purplish light.

"Could this be a power related to death?"

"That should be right, but you don't have that girl's mellowness. You're more like a newborn child."

“…”

I didn't mean to belittle you.

"No, no, I was just wondering if I'll also become unable to interact with others? Is this like flipping a switch?"

"You can easily master this level once you get used to it."

"That..."

"My suggestion is to learn through practice."

"Okay, Mei-nee, be gentle."

.....

Bed.

Su Yang slowly opened his eyes and returned to the world of consciousness.

The nightmare turned into instruction from the underworld, which felt pretty good.

The results were also very obvious.

Su Yang now has a deeper understanding of power control and has even improved his combat skills.

The experiences in his dreams gradually reflected back to him.

"...?"

Su Yang belatedly realized that someone was holding his hand.

He glanced to the side and met the gaze of the bewildered Xia Die.

"Su, Su Su Yang, good morning."

Chapter 9, The Butterfly, Shaking Hands

Xia Die's blush spoke louder than any words.

"Why are you back here again?" Su Yang's gaze fell on Xia Die's outstretched hand.

The dark purple silk gloves matched her overall style of clothing.

Upon sensing Su Yang's gaze, Xia Die hastily withdrew her hand, her eyes darting away, her head bowed as she fidgeted with her fingertips.

"It seems I can indeed reach you."

"Yes, I'm sorry, I sensed the aura of death emanating from you and tried to soothe you..."

Xia Die's face grew redder and redder as she spoke.

The 'comforting' she usually does usually refers to sending someone on their way.

Touching Su Yang for no reason would be tantamount to murder under normal circumstances.

Su Yang had no problem whatsoever, but she always felt that her behavior was inappropriate.

Moreover, Su Yang, who could have normal contact with her, was destined to be special to her.

A mix of complex emotions made it difficult for Xia Die to face Su Yang, and she couldn't stay calm.

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, but why aren't you with Aglaia? You should be resting more if you're alright."

"I... I came to deliver the message tablet to you as arranged by Lady Aglaia."

Xia Die took out a mysterious object that looked exactly like a mobile phone.

"The communication stone tablet?"

"These are essential items for living in Ohma. They are mainly used for communication, but can also be used for taking photos and even some forms of entertainment... They are mainly based on the myriad nets woven by Lady Agrea with gold thread."

Oh, that's a cell phone.

Onfaros has a very retro feel, but considering the automatic doors and elevators, the presence of cell phones seems quite reasonable.

Compared to cell phones, Su Yang felt that the idea that the 'network' was constructed by Aglaia was even more exaggerated.

"Aglaia even gave me this, did she say if she needed my help with anything?"

"Please don't overthink it. This is Lady Aglaia's thoughtful gift. She also said that if she has time, she will present me with a garment that she sewed herself."

"Aglaia's kindness can never be repaid."

Even without being asked, Su Yang wanted to do something now, otherwise he would feel guilty.

They've been eating, drinking, and staying for free, and now they've even gotten a free phone.

"So, Lady Aglaia is really gentle."

"You are gentle too, Xia Die."

"Me? Um... Thank you for your compliment, Lord Su Yang."

"No need to be so polite with me, just call me Su Yang."

"Su Yang, Your Excellency?"

"Your Excellency, please leave."

"Su Yang." Xia Die pursed her lips, as if she had made a difficult decision.

"What are your plans next?"

"No, but Lady Aglaia suggested that I show you around so you can learn more about the local customs and culture of Ohma."

"That's just right."

.....

Su Yang and Xia Die arrived at the Yunshi Market.

This area is home to a wide variety of shops and is the main area for the daily activities of Ohmma residents.

Su Yang hadn't really explored Ohmma properly before, but he and Xia Die had other things to do together.

[Daily Task: Run 5000 meters (114/5000)]

The task has been refreshed.

Su Yang's most urgent task is to improve his intelligence.

He now [replies] that he can only use it once a day.

The system indicated that special abilities are linked to intelligence, so he definitely can no longer be a warrior with zero intelligence.

But let's get back to special abilities...

The weekly tasks have also been refreshed.

Since the previous task timed out, it is only natural that the next task will follow immediately.

[Weekly Quest: Obtain Aglaia's Undergarments.]

“…”

So Zhou Chang is fixated on Aglaia, isn't he?

This task is no less abstract than drinking bathwater.

Is the correct answer to wait until the mission fails and then accept the penalty mission?

[Note: Not recommended.]

[Hint: The previous punishment mission's encounter with the Underworld was a truly serendipitous encounter.]

[Tip: Don't underestimate penalty missions.]

“…”

That's a bit suspicious.

This was the first time Su Yang had received such a 'prompt' from the system, which piqued his curiosity and made him want to give it a try.

Then again.

If you gain a new special ability, what about the old one?

Su Yang believes that the current [reply] function is quite useful, and there are even a few functions that have not yet been developed or tested.

[Note: Special abilities can be customized, and the number of equipment slots available is affected by intelligence.]

[Note: You can only switch abilities once per day.]

Not bad.

Switching CDs is a bit of a hassle, but at least you don't just throw them away after use.

If the rewards for taking risks to complete a mission are time-limited, Su Yang will lose motivation.

"Su Yang, are you thinking about something?"

Xia Die, standing nearby, gave her a concerned look.

Now that she was completely certain that there was no need to worry about dying, she was now walking quite close to Su Yang, only a fist's distance apart.

"Yes, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ignore you."

"Don't apologize, I'm not blaming you, I just wanted to show my concern," Xia Die said weakly.

"it is good."

Su Yang had a vague feeling that Xia Die's tone was a bit off.

Recently, Xia Die has been stuttering and acting awkwardly for no apparent reason, but now she seems to be experiencing more anxiety as well.

It’s not hard to guess either.

Some pedestrians, upon noticing the butterfly, immediately showed a tendency to avoid it and keep their distance.

Although many passersby maintain a calm and ordinary attitude towards Xia Die, this does not prevent some extreme individuals from making their actions quite eye-catching.

For example, a child ran up and shouted:

"The Shadow Maiden, Far-Butterfly, has arrived!"

Putting aside the noise of the crowd, the way these people looked at Su Yang was also very strange, as if they were looking at a pitiful wretch about to be executed.

“Su Yang, I think you’ve noticed as well that I may have caused you unnecessary trouble. I’m sorry, I will apologize to Lady Aglaia…”

Before Xia Die could finish speaking, Su Yang made a shushing gesture to interrupt her.

"Xia Die, this might sound a bit sudden, but can we shake hands now?"

"...That will cause you more trouble."

"No, it won't be a problem. On the contrary, I think those people shouldn't look at me with pity, but rather with envy and jealousy!" Su Yang always had a smile on his face.

His smile exuded confidence, but to Xia Die, it also conveyed a warmth that was like a gentle spring breeze.

"Huh?" Xia Die was stunned.

"Having a beautiful girl like you by my side is an honor for me, so let me confirm again, may I have your hand?"

"But, someone like me..."

"You are so gentle and beautiful, like a pure goddess descended to earth, it's a miracle."

“Su Yang, you’ve said similar things to Lady Aglaia.” Xia Die’s eyes held a hint of resentment.