Questions and Destinations

Upon seeing the Crow's head stone sculpture appear, even though Lin Yu had anticipated it, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Why are you everywhere?!"

The traces of this God of Change are far too numerous.

When I was in the last Instance on Mist Island, I only just found out that Mist Island happened to be its territory, so I let it go...

Now that we've reached the Black Marsh World, why have these Crow reappeared?

Fortunately, Lin Yu recognized it; this thing was probably just an ordinary [Item] related to that Crow.

Like the [Carnival Pendant]—although it was also created by the God of Banquets, it did not necessarily carry the will of the God of Banquets.

But since it was that Crow's doing...

"When it was taken out just now, it made 'ga' and 'ga ga' sounds... Although the interval was quite short, does that mean it will answer the first question false and the second question true?"

Lin Yu pondered, but did not utter a word to prompt Jue.

Anyway, this is Fern's [Item], and Lin Yu has no reason to tell her how to use it correctly.

Moreover, as Fern just mentioned, she had considered selling it—although she didn't know if she would still have that thought now that she knew the "correct way to use it at the beginner level," Lin Yu would be very happy to buy it if it entered the market.

Therefore, I won't share this advanced usage tip with Fern.

After picking it up, Fern began asking questions based on what Lin Yu had just said.

She gripped the stone carving of the Crow's head tightly and spoke in a reverent, low voice.

"Respected Magical Crow Head, please tell me, what is my gender identity?"

The stone Crow's head opened and closed mechanically, uttering two short syllables. "Woman!"

Lin Yu frowned slightly. Could it be that he had made a mistake? How could the first question be true?

But to my surprise, Fern nodded and spoke earnestly.

"Oh, the answer to that question is false."

Lin Yu was stunned; he looked at the fern.

The outline of the body outlined by the leather jacket and trousers he was wearing, even without considering secondary sexual characteristics, just looking at his frame and shoulder-to-hip ratio, definitely didn't resemble that of a biological male.

But if the other person is biologically female but identifies as male, that doesn't quite feel right... At least from their clothing and appearance, Lin Yu couldn't discern any transgender characteristics.

Lin Yu almost blurted out, "What type of transgender person are you?"—but he held back.

After all, his current persona is that of a demon...

Rakshasa obviously couldn't know such fashionable human knowledge: judging from the current state of the Black Marsh World, this world, which is mostly still in the form of primitive tribes and slave society, has not yet given birth to the novel concept of transgender.

Seeing Lin Yu's surprised look, Jue smiled sheepishly.

"My gender identity is a Walmart shopping bag."

"What?"

Lin Yu spoke in surprise and astonishment—this surprise didn't need to be acted out; it only required a genuine expression.

Fern chuckled, "Just kidding, but not entirely... because my self-identity is genderless."

"It's fine if you call it a shopping bag; you can use any word other than male or female to refer to my gender."

She spoke calmly, and Lin Yu felt somewhat shocked.

Although he had known about the existence of such a group before, after all, the internet is so developed, and Lin Yu is not an elderly person who doesn't even have a smartphone.

However, when such a person actually appeared in front of him, Lin Yu was still somewhat surprised.

Then, Fern pointed to herself. "Anyway, I can be any gender... This feeling makes me feel great, like I'm free and changeable."

She said, then waved her hand, "Oh dear, sorry, I've gone a bit overboard. Not everyone likes to hear people talk like this."

Lin Yu did not express his opinion, but an idea involuntarily formed in his mind.

"Could it be that this is why this guy obtained that Crow -related [Item]?"

After all, as Fern mentioned before, she obtained this [Item] from the dungeon two Instance ago; in other words... Fern received a first-hand [Item].

Whether it was as an extra reward for clearing the [Instance], or obtained through some kind of collection using the new [Bestiary] access she gained at "Tier 2", Lin Yu felt it was likely a coincidence.

But more likely, the Crow delivered the [Item] to her of its own accord.

After all, Lin Yu had seen that Deity could influence what kind of [Item] Player obtained.

This Crow stone sculpture appears to be a [Item] that is very strongly associated with the God of Change.

Lin Yu's thoughts were swirling and he was also filled with emotion.

Playing the role of "Rakshasa" is too limiting for him. If it were any other character, now would be a good time to find out information about that Crow.

But...

"Now that we know this person's name is 'Fern,' we can find a way to contact her under a different identity after we get out... Oh no, it should be 'it'."

Lin Yu pondered.

On the other hand, Fern directly asked the second question.

"Since the first question is false..."

"Honorable Magical Crow Head, please tell me as precisely as possible, based on the direction I am currently facing and my current position, how far away is the temporary sanatorium of the Glory Festival from me, and in what direction is it located?"

Fern asked very seriously.

Just listening to Jue's question, Lin Yu couldn't help but sigh...

This guy's question is so perfectly formatted; it seems he's been tricked by this Crow -head Item quite a few times before because of how he phrased his questions!

Come to think of it... if the Item produced by the God of Change didn't contain some kind of Word Trap, it really wouldn't be like his style.

However, given the fern's meticulous avoidance, the stone Crow's head could only provide a very precise and standardized answer.

"The sanatorium is currently located 15 degrees to your Right Hand in the direction you are facing, approximately 4.3 kilometers away as the crow flies."

Although the statue answered the question without any intonation, Lin Yu seemed to hear a hint of helplessness in its voice.

"Let's go, we've located the position now, let's set off quickly."

Lin Yu patted Jue on the shoulder.

"That thing will probably have to move to a new location by early this morning, but going earlier will always be beneficial."

As he spoke, Fern nodded.

"That makes sense," she said, wiping the sweat from her brow and exhaling the hot air from her lungs. "Besides, if fighting and brawling aren't allowed there... then you can rest your feet, eat something, or even take a nap in peace!"