Chapter 121

Chapter One: A Sea of Flowers and the Underworld

After contemplating for a whole world, Amber found her answer to how to gather enough recognition to prevent the Main Control Consciousness from remaining dormant.

Possessing the power of the Origin Spirit, she is already able to create her 'past self' that can travel through worlds. Whether she can use the Character Card and whether her 'past self' can function properly after traveling through worlds have already been tested by Black Amber.

Since the recognition she can gain from being alone in one world is limited, there is only one solution: increase her numbers and the scope of recognition she can obtain.

This was the only method Amber could think of. Although it didn't address the root cause, it was at least a solution. Until she found a better way, Amber had no choice but to resort to this clumsy method.

This behavior feels like exploiting myself, but the Main Control Consciousness is my savior. If it were my past self, I would definitely have the same thoughts. I couldn't repay the debt of gratitude when I didn't have the ability, but I would naturally do it when I have the ability.

When consciousness returned, Amber saw only an endless sea of blue flowers and a moon hanging high in the night sky, flowing with an unknown liquid and on the verge of breaking.

Despite the countless blue and purple flowers, the world was eerily silent. There was no sound of wind or any living creatures. The scene, brimming with life and beauty, subtly conveyed a suffocating stillness.

'Amber' subconsciously looked at her own body.

With her white and purple hair, numerous flower petals, and butterfly-themed dress, coupled with this world, the identity of the Character Card that she herself possessed was self-evident.

While it's fine to call herself Amber, to distinguish her from the real person, let's use the Character Card's name, Castorice, as her codename for now.

She knew what mission she was given after leaving her original body, so she immediately opened the simplified version of the system interface, which only had a backpack and a friends section.

Following her Remembrance, Castorice clicked on the Friends section and opened the group chat at the top. There were currently more than 30 people in the group, and the chat interface was constantly scrolling.

[Herta: Main body, could you send me a few more people? It's really beneath the dignity of the Herta to do everything itself, isn't it?]

Amber: Send someone... I don't have Asta's card right now...

[Herta: Can't I just use any card? Don't you have any spare Character Card?]

Amber: Indeed... I just opened the Castorice Pool and immediately sent Castorice to another world.

[Herta:... Alright, it'll just be a bit more work anyway, but it would be best if you could send some people quickly. And why didn't I pull Asta before?! I even pulled the Stellaron Train!]

Amber: It's not our time yet... maybe?

[Jingliu: I'm already recognized as the best in the world, it seems there's nothing more I can do.]

[Amber: Uh... I remember you were on Legend of the Condor Heroes? We'll be on The Return of the Condor Heroes soon, and I should be able to gain some more recognition then.]

[Aria: Does anyone have a world where they can watch Resident Evil? If I don't know the plot, I'll be a step behind in many things. Also, I want some Stigmata; Leon looks like he's about to succumb to the virus.]

[Amber:... Sorry, I've only seen the movie. I'll post this in the group chat later. If there's any news, I'll tag you immediately. As for the Stigmata, I'll still use Crimson Kite. The healing is very useful in most situations. Or, could I send you a bottle of the antidote developed by Schicksal? Although I don't know if it's effective... Of course, feel free to ask if you need anything else.]

[Aria: That's enough for now.]

The group chat ended there. Castorice confirmed that she hadn't missed anything, so she let the others know she was safe.

[Castorice: Everyone, I've arrived in a new world]

Amber: Feel free to ask if you need anything. And remember to call me if you encounter any problems you can't solve.

[Castorice: Hmm, let me check out the situation in this world first. I don't know what kind of world this is yet.]

Amber: Okay! (Heart emoji)

The support from her main body warmed Castorice's heart considerably. Although the opponent was also herself, the feeling of having a big tree behind her to lean on was still very comfortable. At this moment, Amber had completely digested the power of origin, mastered the Power of Finality, and absorbed the energy of an entire Otherworld into herself to expand her scale again. She could no longer see the boundaries of her strength and Limitless close to God in her own world.

Such a large tree would be a sufficient trump card in most parts of the world.

Regaining her composure, Castorice was about to leave this world when she felt a strange connection. Her world was connecting with another world, which, if nothing unexpected happened, should be the outside world.

Castorice somewhat surprised, after all, her flower sea world was essentially a 'Underworld' that contained the dead. Given that the world itself had Underworld, it was impossible for it to connect to her world to supplement its own rules.

Does this mean that there is no concept of the Underworld, hell, or Pure Land after death in the new world?

Having traversed four worlds, this is the only one without Underworld... Could this be Honkai Impact 3rd? If there's no Underworld, then my first impression is Honkai Impact 3rd.

After thinking it over, Castorice did not reject the connection to the world. After all, even if it was connected, this world would still be her own. The current situation was that Japan was eager to let the US military station itself, coming and going as it pleased.

With Castorice's tacit approval and even active cooperation, the connection between the two worlds was quite smooth. In just one or two days, they were completely connected. At the same time, countless souls appeared in various parts of the flower sea. Some people had fear on their faces, while others had confusion.

Countless souls know they will die of old age, illness, murder, accident, or suicide, while countless others are unaware of their own demise.

Even though she had prepared herself mentally, Castorice still felt a little uncomfortable with so many people suddenly entering her world.

This world has remained quiet for thousands of years. Due to Senatus's capriciousness, souls have never been able to reach this place. But in her final moments, the Castorice made a promise that this sea of flowers would carry countless souls, whether sad or happy, and be forever vibrant.

In Castorice's opinion, the Castorice in the original work truly deserves to be called the Hikikomori Princess. Although those words were more about expressing her determination, no matter how beautiful this Issei sea of flowers is, looking at it for too long will only make you feel suffocated.

Elysian Realm cannot be called a haven for the innocent, nor can a hell be called a haven for the guilty.

Under Senatus's power, Castorice only needs to glance at the people who come here to know their life stories and past. However, she is not a person who likes to pry into other people's privacy, so it is better not to look around unless necessary.

Let's first find out what kind of world it is outside.

With that in mind, Castorice slightly altered the rules of the Underworld, making sure everyone was aware of where they had arrived before leaving.

What comes into view are streets bustling with people and familiar high-rise buildings under the sunlight.

Is this the modern world? Is it really Honkai Impact 3rd?

Chapter Two: The Hunter and the Portal.

After pondering this in her mind, Castorice immediately rejected the idea. After all, the energy around her was clearly a different kind of energy from Honkai Energy. If she had to say, it was somewhat similar to the magic she had seen before, so it should be magic.

Although both are magic, the magic of Type-Moon is actually somewhat different from the magic of the previous Otherworld, although they are more similar.

The energy here is similar and should also be considered a type of magic, though it is very different from Honkai Energy.

After making this judgment, Castorice planned to find a way to observe this world in detail. The best way, of course, was to ask someone. However, she then remembered that the curse on her body would kill any life that came near her indiscriminately. Although she could control the curse to the maximum extent and limit it to the surface of her body, she still had to be careful about the distance.

I should have asked in the Underworld...

Not quite used to this kind of constitution that requires her to be careful when interacting with people, Castorice looked around.

Because this is modern society, Castorice's dress undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention, and coupled with her sweet and delicate face, it was easy to be drawn to her.

Although I'm used to being in the spotlight, it's not good to be too conspicuous.

Thinking of this, Castorice gave up the idea of asking someone directly. Instead, she walked around and looked at her surroundings. Just as she was thinking of finding a place to change her clothes, she saw a small alley that exuded magic and no one had approached yet.

Not far inside, I saw several men in suits standing in the alley, all facing one side, their faces showing tension.

"This is...?"

Although the house obscured their view of what they were facing, Castorice could still sense the immense magical power emanating from it.

Her voice attracted the attention of the people in front. They were all stunned when they saw Castorice. Then one of them walked over and shooed her away, saying, "Are you a hunter? Did you receive a notice from the Hunter Association and come to provide support? Where is your team?"

Hunter? Hunter Association? Team?

While Castorice 'Amber Remembrance don't include any of these words, it's still a modern world, so it can't be Abyssal Hunters, right?

Hmm, I think there is one, it's called Hunter x Hunter? But she hasn't seen that anime... and it doesn't seem to be very modern to her.

"I... don't have a team."

Castorice took a few more steps forward and finally saw what they were surrounding. It was a three-person-high, circular 'door', and with the magic power constantly emanating from behind it, it must have connected to some Otherworld.

Although I don't know what a hunter is, it's not hard to understand given the current situation. Perhaps they are people in this world who specialize in dealing with these kinds of 'doors'.

"A lone hunter?"

The man in the lead scratched his head and carefully examined Castorice.

The girl opposite me looked very pretty, with a gentle smile and a serene demeanor. The clothes she wore didn't seem to offer much protection, but a hunter's equipment shouldn't be judged by common sense.

The biggest problem was... he didn't see the other side's weapon.

"Young lady, what is your hunter level...?"

After thinking for a moment, the man asked.

"Grade..."

That makes sense. If there's a Hunter Association, then hunters must have a rating system; otherwise, how would they be managed and assigned tasks?

Castorice shook her head. "Sorry, I haven't done the rating yet."

"No rating?"

You call yourself a hunter when you don't have a rating?

The man wanted to say that, but looking at Castorice's face, he ultimately didn't say it. Instead, he said it more tactfully, "Um... little girl, you can't enter without a rating. You have to show your hunter's license before I can let you in."

This is getting a bit troublesome...

Castorice paused for a moment.

While modern society offers great comfort in terms of entertainment and leisure, it becomes incredibly difficult to get by without a proper identity.

"Excuse me, sir, where should I go to complete the rating?"

Castorice continued to ask.

She wanted the Hunter identity, not because she was in a hurry to enter the door, but because the Hunter identity seemed to be the only way to enter the door in this world, so she had to get it sooner or later.

"Well..."

The man scrutinized Castorice again, then realized that she was likely not from Country H. Judging by her age... could she be an international student? But even if she were an international student, surely she would know something about the rating system, right?

"This is my first time in this city, so I want to find the closest place."

Seeing the other person's strange expression, Castorice added.

"Oh."

That makes sense, since they are international students, it's normal that they are only familiar with the area around their own school. They must be here for tourism.

The man couldn't understand it, nor did he intend to think about it too much. After all, his job was just to keep an eye on this door. He simply told her the nearest branch of the association and how to get there, and then advised her, "Young lady, you should leave here first. Although this door was just discovered, no one knows how long it has actually been open."

After all, this place is quite remote, and generally no one passes by here.

As soon as he finished speaking, seven or eight men and women dressed in various styles walked over. Some were wearing armor, some were dressed as True Magic, and some were dressed in casual clothes.

Seeing their attire, Castorice blinked.

No wonder the first question I asked myself was whether I was a hunter. So hunters dress and act so casually?

"Huh? Why is there a young lady here? Is she a fellow professional?"

The leader, dressed in full armor and holding a huge hammer, asked curiously.

"No, she's a civilian who wandered in here by mistake and hasn't been assigned a rating yet."

The man in the suit explained, "Gentlemen of the Envoy Guild, I'm entrusting this teleportation portal to you."

"It's just a D-Class portal, nothing special."

The armored man chuckled and shrugged, then looked at Castorice again, his smile growing even warmer, "Miss, you're here because you're curious about hunters, aren't you? Would you like to come in with us and broaden your horizons?"

"Captain Jin, this is against the rules."

The man in the suit frowned.

"Haha, just kidding. After all, even the 'Weakest Weapon' can go in for an adventure, how could our two B-rank teams possibly let this cute young lady get hurt?"

Although he said it was a joke, the armored man's smile clearly carried a hint of disappointment.

He had never seen such a beautiful girl before and wanted to try and get closer to her.

Feeling regretful, he could only extend other invitations. "After you finish testing your level, would you like to join the Envoy Guild? Our guild is top-tier in Country H, and the benefits are much better than most guilds."

"I'm sorry, I can only consider this later."

Castorice hadn't figured out the situation yet, so of course she wouldn't give any answer.

"I see..."

The other party looked even more disappointed, but there was nothing they could do. They could only cheer themselves up, call out to the others, and then enter the portal together.

Castorice didn't linger any longer. After thanking the man in the suit who had given her directions, she walked out of the alley.

Then, she opened the group chat.

[Castorice: Amber, I'm in the modern world, I need an Identity Card]

[Castorice: A basic Identity Card is sufficient]

Chapter 3 Hunter Ranks

The effect of Identity Card is not merely to give a user a legal document, but to create a trace of the user's existence in this world.