In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

She is the girl who is forced to "coexist harmoniously" with all kinds of terrifying ghosts and monsters in her daily life and can only survive by ignoring the great law.

Natsume Ryo was deeply impressed by Yotsuya Miko.

In memories of a past life.

Miko Yotsuya's life is filled with all sorts of horrors and pressures that ordinary people cannot imagine.

Twisted and terrifying monsters kept appearing around her.

All she could do was pretend not to see them in order to maintain a fragile balance between herself and the ghosts.

His courage is truly admirable.

Natsume Ryo hadn't expected this.

Miko Yotsuya, who possesses the ability to "see," is somehow bound to his "Urban Ghost Story Module," which is currently in a "lost state."

She was also caught up in the classic urban legend incident, "Kisaragi Station".

[Module: Urban Legends]

[Owner: Mitani Yotsuya]

[Status: Currently experiencing the ghost story "Kisaragi Station"]

Looking at the characters floating above Yotsuya Miko's head, Natsume Ryo had a rough guess in his mind.

That means the module being in a "lost state" was not triggered by him.

Rather, it is triggered by the module holder.

He happened to be nearby and was passively connected.

Natsume Ryo seemed lost in thought.

It seems that the disheveled and nearly broken girl in front of him has inadvertently provided him with some clues.

To acquire modules, perhaps we should start with the owners.

Various thoughts flashed through my mind.

However, Natsume Ryo maintained a calm demeanor on the surface.

Looking at the girl in front of him, wolfing down her food.

Having been starving for several days, Yotsuya Miko's eating manners were far from elegant; she practically stuffed the entire piece of bread into her mouth. She coughed a few times because of her eagerness, but she still tried her best to swallow, as if it were the most delicious thing in the world.

She also gulped down bottled water.

Their movements were driven by the urgency of surviving a disaster and an almost instinctive thirst for resources to survive.

Clearly, during her time trapped, hunger and dehydration caused her immense suffering, far exceeding Natsume Ryo's initial estimates.

Moreover, even as she swallowed, her golden eyes continued to scan the dimly lit surroundings warily.

It seems that the stress response from being in fear for a long time has become ingrained in her instincts.

Natsume Ryo, please take note.

Miko Yotsuya's gaze would occasionally drift to some empty corners, her pupils contracting almost imperceptibly before she forced herself to look away and continue munching on her bread.

"Can you see it?"

Natsume Ryo thought to himself.

Although the "Kisaragi Station" itself is eerie enough, he has not yet "seen" any specific ghostly form.

That's an interesting situation.

A few minutes later, after eating the bread and drinking the water, Yotsuya Miko's complexion regained a little color.

Although she was still pale and haggard, at least she didn't look like she was about to faint at any moment.

She put down the empty water bottle, wiped the water stains from the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand, and then looked up at Natsume Ryo again.

The energy replenishment from food and the presence of other people helped her regain some of her thinking ability and the strength to speak.

But the fear in his eyes did not dissipate; instead, it became even stronger as he calmed down and came to understand the current situation.

“Natsume… classmate…”

Yotsuya Miko called out tentatively, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Do you know exactly where this place is?

"And those...those things...can you...can you see them?"

When she said "those things," Miko Yotsuya's voice unconsciously lowered, trembling noticeably, and her gaze drifted unconsciously deeper into the platform.

The crucial question she asked indirectly revealed a secret she had been hiding all along.

Facing the only companion who might be able to offer help.

It was clear that Yotsuya Miko could no longer suppress everything in her heart and pretend to know nothing, as she usually did.

If Natsume Ryo nods now, he can tell Yotsuya Miko that there is a way to leave this awful place.

So no matter what request Natsume Ryo makes, Miko will do it.

I've been trapped in this dark and eerie station for so many days.

Her sanity level was already on the verge of collapse.

She was now completely willing to place all her remaining hope, without reservation, on Natsume Ryo, whom she had just met.

It is precisely because of this.

Just as Natsume Ryo had figured out his answer, he was about to reply.

A crisp system notification sounded.

【Ding! 】

[The holder, Yotsuya Miko, has developed a severe dependence on the host!]

[Activation conditions met!]

[Mod: Urban Legends - Activated Successfully!]

coming!

Natsume Ryo's heart stirred.

Just as he had guessed, to obtain the module, one must start with the owner.

These modules are in a "missing state".

Its activation is not initiated by him, but requires a connection with the holder.

Rather, it seems that certain emotional or state-related conditions between him and the holder need to be met.

For example, the heavy dependence that Yotsuya Miko has developed on him now.

"Om-!"

The module activation prompt appears.

Ryo Natsume felt as if his consciousness was being gently broadened.

It's like a previously dark area being illuminated.

Natsume Ryo immediately focused his mind and reopened the semi-transparent virtual inventory interface.

The interface has indeed changed significantly this time.

A number of new icons with very different styles were abruptly inserted.

Most of these icons have dark tones and an indescribable eeriness in their design.

Natsume Ryo's gaze quickly swept across one column.

Chapter 4 Monster Eggs, Special Items

【Salt Block for Repelling Evil】: A salt block that emits a faint holy aura and has the effect of dispelling lower-level spirits.

【Bloodstained Amulet】: A tattered amulet that seems to have protected its owner in some tragedy, retaining a faint protective power.

【Cursed Videotape】: Playing it will bring bad luck, but it also seems to record clues to some strange tales.

【The Slit-Mouthed Woman's Mask (Fragment)】: Just a fragment of fabric, radiating intense resentment.

【Helmet of the Eight-Foot Man (Replica)】: An item that imitates the hat of the eight-foot-tall man in ghost stories. Wearing it may allow you to imitate some of its characteristics.

[The doll's eyeball]: A cold, lifeless glass eyeball; staring at it for too long can cause hallucinations.

A dazzling array of ghost story-related items, ranging from basic exorcism items to cursed objects that seem to contain dangerous power, and even some ghost creature-related souvenirs.

This greatly enriched Natsume Ryo's inventory.

And at the very bottom of the inventory.

A particular category label caught Natsume Ryo's attention for a few seconds.

【Monster Egg】.

Items used to generate monsters.

Natsume Ryo clicked on the tags, and sure enough, some new eggs appeared, their icons a darker, more ominous color:

[Slit-Mouthed Monster Egg], [Eight-Foot Giant Monster Egg], [Twisting Monster Egg]...

"I never thought it could even generate existing urban legends?"

Although it was unexpected.

However, Natsume Ryo only glanced at the monster eggs before looking away with little interest.

He had tried monster eggs before.

Whether it's zombies, skeletons, villagers, or creepers.

Without exception, the behavioral logic of these monsters generated from monster eggs is merely to resemble them and follow simple attack logic.

It can't be truly used for one's own benefit, making it quite useless.

Therefore, Natsume Ryo was not interested.

Instead of wasting time studying these potentially useless monster eggs, it's better to look at the newly appeared items and find a way to leave this place.

After all, there was indeed a girl beside him who was on the verge of collapse and desperately needed saving, watching him expectantly.

Like a lost lamb in the dark, she casts all her trust into the only source of light.

Feeling the heavy gaze, Natsume Ryo raised his head to meet Yotsuya Miko's eyes. His face remained calm, but his eyes softened slightly.

He placed the lantern he was holding on the ground beside him, and its soft glow spread out over a small area.

……

"Don't worry, Yotsuya-san."

"This place is a bit troublesome, but I'll handle it and get you out of here."

Natsume Ryo's voice was calm and resolute, as if he were stating a given fact.

Although Yotsuya Miko was unsure where Natsume Ryo's confidence came from.

But his calm and confident demeanor, and the fact that he had conjured up food and a lantern out of thin air earlier, were not fake.

It was like a powerful tranquilizer injected into Yotsuya Miko's body; her originally tense heartstrings miraculously calmed down a little, and she developed a kind of almost desperate dependence.

"Um……"

Yotsuya Miko nodded.

After receiving the girl's response, Natsume Ryo said no more and focused his attention on his inventory.

"If you want to leave here, you need to find items related to Kisaragi Station..."

That is, the "key" to leaving this place.

"Kisaragi Station"—the central prop in this particular ghost story.

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Just as Natsume Ryo was engrossed in searching within the virtual interface.