I'm a perfectly law-abiding citizen!

Die Shiping.

Near a newly formed Tacet Field.

Lu Li poked half his head out of the bushes and looked at a mature woman with long, straight black hair not far away.

In less than half a second, Lu Li's gaze was drawn to her long legs.

"So... so fair..."

Lu Li wiped the nonexistent drool from the corner of his mouth.

"Who's there!"

Before Lu Li could give her a thorough, critical appraisal, the black-haired woman suddenly called out sharply and turned her gaze toward him.

"Uh... I've been spotted?!"

Lu Li froze, unable to react in time.

The woman raised a hand, and an unidentified white creature suddenly appeared, floating toward Lu Li.

Startled, Lu Li got up to run, but it was already too late.

The white creature bound him and carried him over to the black-haired woman.

"Who are you?"

She spoke expressionlessly, her tone equally devoid of emotion.

Lu Li hurriedly said, "I'm a law-abiding citizen! A perfectly law-abiding citizen!"

The woman folded her arms, clearly dissatisfied with Lu Li's answer.

Lu Li gave an awkward smile. "Um... could you let me go first? I can't breathe!"

His face was flushed, clearly from being squeezed far too tightly.

The woman snorted coldly and gestured for You Tan to release Lu Li.

Lu Li breathed a sigh of relief once his feet touched the ground. He straightened his clothes, then put on a solemn expression.

"I come from the Land of Light. After a disagreement with Father of Ultra, I was banished to this world.

"Not only that, he took away all my powers. But I won't give in. This time, I'll take back everything that belongs to me!"

His words rang out with resounding conviction!

But the moment he finished speaking, a beep sounded in Lu Li's mind.

[This system acknowledges your talent for bullshitting.]

[Strongest Resonator in Solaris Development System activated!]

[Main quest 1: Become the strongest man in Solaris!]

[Quest rewards: S-rank skill draw chance ×1, S-rank weapon draw chance ×1]

[Starter pack opened automatically!]

[Received 100 points!]

[Received D-rank skill: Run Like a Boss Lv1]

[Run Like a Boss Lv1: Your speed increases by 10% while fleeing, and your running form will leave a lasting impression.]

[Points can be used to draw new skills!]

"Uh..."

Lu Li was stunned. Even a system had shown up. He really had transmigrated!

Meanwhile, Bai Zhi, the long-haired woman before him, furrowed her brows at his words.

"The Land of Light...?"

Bai Zhi carefully considered whether Lu Li was telling the truth.

"Where is this Land of Light?"

No matter how hard she searched her memory, Bai Zhi couldn't recall any information about a Land of Light on Solaris.

"It's in the distant M78 Nebula!"

M78 Nebula? Is he from beyond this world?

Bai Zhi narrowed her eyes and scrutinized Lu Li. His expression was as resolute as someone about to join the Party.

"..." Bai Zhi felt she had been deceived, but she had no proof.

"You Tan, tie him up."

"Again!?"

Lu Li startled and was about to run when he suddenly heard someone calling out.

"Bai Zhi! Bai Zhi-!"

Three more young women glided down from the sky nearby.

One of them, a red-haired girl, said, "Bai Zhi, isn't this a dormant Tacet Field? Why did you come right into the middle of it?"

Bai Zhi walked over upon hearing her.

The red-haired girl was chatting away enthusiastically. "Bai Zhi, let me tell you, we... huh?"

Bai Zhi didn't stop beside the red-haired girl, instead walking straight toward another black-haired girl.

The white creature named You Tan circled the girl once.

Then Bai Zhi relaxed slightly. "It seems you're all right."

The red-haired girl said happily, "Rover's running and jumping just fine! She took down a Remnant that was at least Giant Wave-class with just a few quick moves. She's livelier than I am! Hehe, hehe!"

"But... who's this?"

The red-haired girl pointed at Lu Li.

Lu Li, who had been trying to sneak away, stiffened with his back turned.

"You Tan, don't let him escape."

You Tan instantly floated over and bound Lu Li.

Lu Li's face darkened. "This 'Run Like a Boss' skill is useless!"

[I know you're in a hurry, but don't get ahead of yourself!]

[Didn't you notice the skill is only Lv1? Once you raise it to Lv10, won't you be the fastest man in Solaris?]

"..."

"I want to run away so badly, but I just can't."

The red-haired girl, Chixia, stepped forward and poked Lu Li's cheek.

"What a strange guy..."

Lu Li had transmigrated in his own body, and his clothes certainly looked out of place beside theirs.

Bai Zhi remained suspicious.

"There's something off about him. We'll take him to Jinzhou City later."

No sooner had she spoken than the ground suddenly began to shake.

Several black stone pillars pierced through the earth, and a purple wave of light spread out from the Tacet Mark at the center of the Tacet Field.

As the sound wave swept over them, the girls clapped their hands over their ears in pain. Only Lu Li and the black-haired girl were unaffected.

Just then, a white monster lunged at the black-haired girl from behind.

The girl sensed it instantly and drew her Sword to block its attack. Gold and purple light lit up the night.

An invisible barrier separated Bai Zhi and Chixia from the others, leaving only the two girls and You Tan, who still had Lu Li bound.

"Where the hell have I ended up? Is this world really this dangerous?!"

Lu Li stared at the muscle-bound monster, his lips trembling. Its snarling expression seemed to mock their weakness.

Lu Li patted You Tan, who was holding him captive. "Hey, bro, we're in danger here. How about putting me down already?"

You Tan looked blankly at Lu Li, then at the monster ahead, before setting him down and moving forward to help the two girls fight.

"That's more like it."

Lu Li rolled his aching arms.

Yangyang, the girl wearing a blue hat, warned urgently, "That's the Overlord-class Remnant, Crownless! Everyone, be careful!"

Just then, the system's voice sounded in Lu Li's mind.

[Option 1: Flee alone. Completion reward: An exquisite urn with a Crownless print.]

[Option 2: Help Rover and Yangyang win the battle. Completion reward: Depends on quest completion rating.]

[Option 3: Taunt Crownless and draw its aggro. Completion reward: 'Run Like a Boss' gains one level.]

Although the Crownless-print urn was very tempting, Lu Li didn't want to die just yet.

Lu Li took a deep breath.

"Hey!"

Lu Li unleashed Lion's Roar at Crownless.

Crownless looked over in confusion, while the two girls also turned to him in astonishment.

At that moment, he was the brightest star of the crowd.

Lu Li slowly raised his hand and extended his middle finger.

His gaze held three parts disdain, three parts contempt, and four parts nonchalance.

His voice rang out powerfully, echoing into the heavens.

"Come at me!"