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墨書 Inktalez
A deep, resonant chime echoed through the air, slowly spreading outwards and reaching far into the distance.
I blinked in confusion, my gaze unfocused as I stared at the ceiling above.
...Where am I?
With a heart full of questions, I got up and looked around this strangely familiar wooden cabin. Apart from a set of tables and chairs in the center, a bed where I had just been lying in the corner, and a wooden cabinet standing nearby, the room was so bare that it felt almost empty.
And that chime just now...
I pushed open the only door in the cabin and stepped outside—
The dark night sky was dotted with a few twinkling stars, and a large, bright moon hung low on the horizon, as if it were about to sink. Looking up, I saw a misty, translucent bell hidden in the darkness of the dome above; the sight was breathtaking at first glance.
Yes, it’s Otherworldly Illusion! But why am I here?
Could it be that An Yeh has awakened and reopened the realm?!
I pulled my gaze from the sky and surveyed my surroundings—
The wooden cabin looked just like I remembered, still surrounded by an array of exotic flowers and plants, with only a narrow path winding outwards for entry and exit.
Under the moonlight, not far ahead, there was a shimmering pool of water.
On a massive rock beside the pool sat a petite figure dressed in a Water-colored Outfit.
I stood frozen for a moment before hesitantly stepping toward her.
Reaching the edge of the pool, I paused a few steps away. A strange, delicate fragrance wafted through the air, emanating from a cluster of vibrant plants beneath the rock. They bloomed with pure white flowers resembling Ephemeral Flowers, but their centers were as red as fresh blood.
Moonlit Ghost—this was the only plant name I remembered.
Before I could speak, she seemed to sense my presence and suddenly turned her gaze from the water to me.
"It looks like you've adapted quite well during this time!"
I quietly glanced at the surface of the water, where the reflections revealed the various experiences I had encountered in recent days.
An Yeh could transform this pool into a mirror, showcasing all the images she wished to know or display.
"Master, since you have reopened the realm, does that mean my mission has come to an end?" I hesitantly asked.
Suddenly, An Yeh looked at me in shock, then burst into exaggerated laughter, slapping her knee repeatedly.
"Hahaha! Master? Hmm, that title is quite impressive; I like it! Very well, I allow you to call me that!" She wiped away the tears of laughter from her eyes.
I stared at her in confusion. "Is there something wrong?"
"Everything is wrong! Are you confused? I'm merely a guide at best; I'm not that noble or extraordinary!" She laughed and waved her hand dismissively. "Besides, you didn't call me that before."
"...System?" I replied uncertainly.
"Ugh, what? Your memory has become too muddled! Haven't you finished sorting it out?" She looked at me with a cryptic smile. "Shouldn't you remember why you came here?"
"Huh?" My mind went blank for a moment. "Wasn't it you who summoned me?"
Isn't that how those time-travel stories usually go? The protagonist is suddenly summoned to another world without any mental preparation...
Wait, it seems like I've forgotten something.
I felt like something was off...
But I couldn't recall what it was.
"Well, in conclusion, perhaps that's true, but..." An Yeh shrugged nonchalantly. "Heh, if you don't remember, then forget it; those things are no longer important to you."
"Not important?" I frowned involuntarily.
If those things weren't important, then what was?
"Anyway, just continue your journey," An Yeh said, pointing at the water's surface. "Don't worry too much; everything will work itself out in due time!"
"Wait! You still haven't answered me—since you've already restarted the realm, what about my mission..."
"Mission? Restarting the realm?" An Yeh looked at me strangely. "I've always been here."
"Huh?" I stared at her, utterly confused. "But... I, that... Weren't you in a deep sleep before? What about the settings? What's going on with those settings?!"
"Ah... I see. You still think all of this is just a game, don't you? Without a mission as a goal, you don't know how to proceed?" An Yeh gazed at me thoughtfully. "I mean, if you remain too detached, you'll be the one feeling troubled later on!"
"...What do you mean?" I felt completely lost.
"Well, it doesn't matter. Regardless of my existence, it won't affect what happens next. You just need to focus on what you should do," An Yeh said nonchalantly.
"So, what exactly should I do?" I had no idea!
"You only need to remember what I've said and do as you see fit. If you really have to set a mission for yourself, then your only mission is to 'survive.' That's all there is to it. As for the rest, you can decide for yourself!"
She bent down and picked a still-unbloomed Moonlit Ghost Flower Bud, handing it to me. "I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll do next!"
I instinctively took it from her. "No, but..."
"Don't worry. If you really encounter difficulties, I'll step in to help," she said with a knowing smile, placing her finger against her lips—
"The moment you ○○, I'll appear..."
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