Stepping into a Grand Narrative

"Your skills are really terrible. You can't even fix up a proper pond. How about I fix it up for you?"

"I'm not trying to be mean, but Xiao Li, even though your name is a bit corny, your looks are absolutely stunning. If I wanted you, why would I need to wear clothes? I could just go out on the street and show off my pristine body."

"There's an old saying in our old Falicia: 'If it's art, please don't censor it; if it's wading birds, please don't post it. If your body is of this caliber and you get arrested, it means the police don't understand art.'"

"What is this thing? What can it be used for? I was thinking it might be edible. Come on, Xiao Li, show me one."

With eight years of experience as a news anchor, Li Aoz was practically a child compared to Jannia.

He didn't know what civilization Falicia was. After all, there were many civilizations in the universe that could teleport across time and space but still chose to fight each other with swords and blades.

However, he was certain that the internet culture in Falicia was highly developed, and if this divine sword were to be used for live streaming, Li Aoz would be so caught up in the competition that he would have no food to eat.

On the way to the Teleportation Node with this sword, the spirit of this artifact has already performed countless extremely abstract and ruthless acts.

Without any physical presence or audience, Jannia suddenly suggested. "I want to see what you'll do. You'll have to expend some of your magic so I can come out for a stroll."

Li Aoz did not refuse.

Then, the first thing Jannia did after coming out was to try to take off Li Aoz's pants.

"Tch, so stingy!"

Jannia pouted and muttered, "You've got me all wrapped around your little finger, but you won't even let me see your pants."

"Aren't you a man?"

"Yeah, so what are you afraid of? Why won't you show it to me?"

Jannia spoke, the blade in Li Aoz's hand immediately glowed with a deep red magical light:

"Look, I've shown you my most mysterious power—take a look at yours."

"Screw you! I'll use you to unclog the toilet today." Li Aoz the middle finger in an annoyed tone.

Jannia immediately wilted and said in a humble voice, "I'm sorry, I was wrong, please don't do this."

Then, after calming down for a while, he suddenly said, "Won't there be shrimp in the toilet? If so, I can still accept it."

"You fucking shrimphead, go to hell!"

Li Aoz flung his sword, and the Fate Awakening Sword immediately tore through space, teleporting into an independent Demiplane.

One of the great advantages of this artifact is that you don't have to worry about losing it; it's bound to you for life.

For Li Aoz, Jannia couldn't be released carelessly anymore; the sword spirit was making Li Aoz very uneasy.

The road to another Teleportation Node was not far from the landing ruins. Before leaving, Li Aoz took the opportunity to visit Ya Wen.

Ruins No. 10-98-1.

When Li Aoz arrived here, he could clearly sense that something was different.

First of all, many of the monsters in the surrounding area have been cleared out, and the roads have been simply cleared out, which is probably Ya Wen's doing.

Secondly, Li Aoz sensed that some kind of array had been set up nearby, and supernatural power was concealing the exact location of the ruins. With his current magical skill, he could roughly sense that the array was set up at a very high level.

He didn't care much about Ya Wen's past, but the girl's current mental state was very worrying. Her extreme denial of her own existence, coupled with her dependence and attachment to Li Aoz, was clearly abnormal. Perhaps the war or some other event had greatly affected her.

Speaking of Ya Wen, he thought of her father, Dai Weilin —he wondered if Frostplate, after experiencing the series of shocks he brought, would force Medvi to step down ahead of time.

Throughout history, the Dai Weilin Party has always had highly active members who maintained close ties. Upon his release from prison, Dai Weilin immediately took over party affairs, mobilized the army, orchestrated the ' 6.30 Military Coup,' and seized the presidency.

However, Dai Weilin was too weak; instead of killing Medvi, he chose to imprison her. This gave the Frostplate conservatives an opportunity to rally support.

Ya Wen is not famous in history, which suggests that she may have died very early.

Once upon a time, the girl's life or death was just a matter of whether she was a gifted individual to Li Aoz, but now, Li Aoz thinks she still has some redeeming qualities.

Putting everything else aside, he just casually mentioned that this place would be used as an outpost in the future, and Ya Wen began to carefully clear away wild animals and roads, and also set up shielding measures, doing a very good job in keeping it confidential and secure.

It's impossible not to like someone with such a sensitive nature; everyone likes them. But if it were a long-term teammate, Li Aoz thought it best to reconsider.

He has had enough friends die.

However, once inside the ruins, Li Aoz realized he had worried unnecessarily.

The ruins and rubble of the ancient site were cleaned up. As a girl from Frostplate, Ya Wen had a rare delicate mind. She thoughtfully repaired the plants and turned them into a neat garden. She also built a shed for planting crops, where potatoes, loofahs and grapes were planted.

If you ignore the ruins and the energy clusters of the Teleportation Node, it looks just like a simple farmhouse.

Ya Wen wasn't there; she was probably out working. Li Aoz came into her tent and found a coat folded on the table with a tag on it and Ya Wen's neat handwriting. "LP-09-Windbreaker/Finished Product - For Li Aoz."

"I may not be home often. If you come back when you have time, please take it. It's so pitiful to be studying alone on a foreign planet with no one to buy you clothes or remind you to change your clothes for the season."

"If you need anything, you can come here anytime and leave a note telling me what you want. I know a little about tailoring."

— Yawen·Hesksin

Li Aoz put down the note and picked up the clothes: It was a beautiful tanned leather jacket, with a dark blue base and pure white radiating lines, the contrast between dark and light creating a striking visual impact.

Ya Wen also designed a pattern on the back: a shield, with an anchor and swords intertwined. The overall color scheme uses aerospace black and white, full of distinctive aerospace technology.

[Eye of Truth] Subconsciously activated the appraisal—the result showed that it was actually a piece of clothing.

[Outfit Name]: LP-09 ‘Navigator’'

[Quality]: Practical [Description]: "I only want to give this to you."

Made from aerospace-grade materials, perhaps because the tailor who made it was inspired by space travel.

She clearly knew that this outfit was custom-made for someone, with every design element tailored to that person's body structure. The inner pockets of the coat were well-hidden, allowing you to hold multiple magazines, Magic Scroll, throwing knives, grenades, and other items.

From a fashion perspective, the blue and white color scheme is also full of tension. If black and red symbolize dominance and dictatorship, which is shocking and admirable, then the blue and white combination is full of innovation and youthfulness—she must understand the wearer's taste very well.

For a tailor, this is something far more practical than a display of skill—not only that, this garment seems to possess special abilities.

When the 'Navigator' is worn by a specific person, the actual capacity of its pockets will be slightly different... Maybe you can fit a refrigerator or an anti-materiel sniper rifle inside.

[Note]: Exclusive to Li Aoz

"...'Studying alone on an alien planet, with no one to buy you clothes or remind you to change your clothes for the season, is so pitiful.'"

Li Aoz turned his head to the side and said with feigned disgust:

"Who are you looking down on? Miss Ya Wen, aren't you a person yourself? Why are you making sarcastic remarks? Are you just the pot calling the kettle black?"

Despite his initial disapproval, Li Aoz changed into the jacket. It was very lightweight and didn't hinder his movements at all. The stand-up collar design suited his taste perfectly, and the edges were also meticulously crafted, making it very comfortable to wear.

"However, this seems to be the first time someone has given me a gift specifically for this purpose."

Having been in this world for so long, although he has received many gifts, most of them were obtained or asked for by Li Aoz himself.

Ya Wen was truly the first person to send him a gift out of concern.

This feels weird... I've been in this world for more than half a year, and there are fewer and fewer people around me.

Li Aoz picked up a note and left his message:

"I came over, the clothes arrived, thank you, they're very beautiful, I like them. I need summer clothes in the future — Li Aoz."

After finishing writing, Li Aoz paused for a moment.

Although he has never been good at writing, isn't his writing a bit too brief?

Was I like this before?

Li Aoz pondered for a moment, and a blue light suddenly lit up in his eyes.

Yes, that's what I used to do.

Li Aoz immediately disregarded any ulterior motives and left Ya Wen some money, just in case she needed it someday. As for language, with Ya Wen's abilities, communication shouldn't be difficult. Giving her money directly was more useful.

"I didn't take these clothes for free. This is the deposit for the next item."

Li Aoz muttered something to himself, then turned and left.

Rustling.

Her lithe figure landed slowly, her eight blade-like secondary legs firmly planted on the ground, supporting her steadily.

' Mr. Li Aoz... is gone.'

She spoke lightly as she walked through the bushes, the Spider Luo Maze Web beneath her feet continuing to operate, weaving spiritual threads into a fine network.

From the moment Li Aoz stepped into the forest, she could already sense it; the spiritual threads conveyed his appearance, strength, and aura.

Li Aoz has become stronger and more beautiful, that's great.

She raised her arm, revealing mesmerizing scales covering her scorched pink skin.

The eight eyes, covered in spiderwebs, immediately dimmed.

'It's my fault. I'm neither beautiful nor strong; this is the only way I can help him.'

If Li Aoz saw me like this, he would be terrified, wouldn't he?

No, rather than fear, he might subconsciously kill himself with a sword.

That kind of ending would be fine, but Li Aoz isn't that kind of person.

Li Aoz would notice her and hesitantly ask, ' Ya Wen? Is that you?'

Then he will know his own identity.

'I don't want to... be so ugly in your eyes. I can be a monster, but I just don't want to be a monster in front of you.'