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Although the style is similar to that of medieval Europe, no one who is setting foot here would confuse the two.

—Orcs.

It's unclear whether such a "common" term is used in this world, but based on Lin Yi's observations, nearly half of the pedestrians on the street are "alien species" with some characteristics of wild animals.

Judging from how they interact with ordinary people, it's not hard to judge the basic atmosphere of the city; at least the fact that it doesn't exclude outsiders is good news.

After entering the city using the world's unique currency provided by the "veteran" as an entry fee, Lin Yi began searching for his first target.

"library?"

He uttered these words in a halting but barely audible tone, and the passerby he was asked looked puzzled: "What is that?"

"..."

It didn't come from the "main god," but rather from the "automatic translation" ability that the "Transmigrator Alliance" supposedly gave to each transmigrator. It was indeed working, otherwise the "veteran" wouldn't have so easily allowed the newcomers to move freely.

Even with his abilities in effect, the passersby still seemed unable to understand when he described what he was looking for in the clearest terms, until Lin Yi changed to a more intuitive description—

"A place to store a large number of books?"

Looking at Lin Yi with surprise, the passersby seemed to have some doubts about the true identity of this ordinary-looking person (also a gift from the "Transmigrator Alliance," seemingly to help transmigrators integrate into this world as quickly as possible, so as not to be pulled away because of the different style). However, since Lin Yi had some awareness, he naturally couldn't see anything and could only attribute it to his own imagination.

"The Royal Library is not a place that ordinary people can enter. Unless you are a famous nobleman, even then you have to pay a considerable price to be able to enter for a period of time."

After ending the conversation with the excuse of "just out of curiosity," Lin Yi frowned as she watched the passerby leave.

If it were just about "money," it would be simple. You could just use "gravity" to pick a few "full" money bags on the road and solve the problem. With precise and subtle manipulation, you could even take the money bags from someone's body without them even feeling the same weight in their arms. But the "identity" aspect is a bit more troublesome.

He pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze behind him: "You've been following me for so long, is there something you want to say to me?"

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From a tracking technology perspective, the person following him is clearly unqualified. Let alone Lin Yi, anyone with a modicum of caution would have discovered his presence. The reason they haven't exposed him is simply because it's unnecessary. But now, it seems there's a slight possibility of exploitation...

Under Lin Yi's direct gaze, the stalker stopped hiding in vain and simply walked out from behind the cover to introduce himself to Lin Yi.

“Jill Boning, a time traveler from the same world as you.”

Ignoring his obviously fake name, Lin Yi went straight to the point: "You wanted to see me about something?"

Jill Boning's gaze darted away, but she still stammered out, "I just want to curry favor with someone powerful..."

"Whether you consider ability or seniority, the more experienced person is clearly better, isn't he?"

"That's different."

Despite saying this, the newcomer who called himself Jill Boning couldn't give a definite reason, which only made people more suspicious of his true purpose.

Perhaps realizing her lack of expertise in this area, Jill Boning abruptly changed the subject: "I saw you looking for the library just now?"

"Yes, the Royal Library."

Skipping over the topic of his true purpose, Lin Yi readily accepted the answer: "It seems that one needs a certain status to get in."

"Haha, you don't know this, do you? Besides being a noble, there are other ways to get in!"

Jill Boning's confident speech did not elicit the expected admiration or anticipation, but only a "go on" look. Considering that he still needed this "big shot's" help to achieve his goal, he could only continue, "I noticed before that you seem to be unfamiliar with the anime 'Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-'?"

I'm not just unaware of it, I've never even heard of it before.

Of course, Lin Yi could not say such a thing. After all, according to what the newcomers had said before, this "anime" seemed to be relatively famous. If it came from the same world, it would be impossible for them to be completely unaware of it. So he just nodded and gave a vague response.

Seeing this, Jill Boning didn't think much of it and, as if to demonstrate her value and importance, began to explain to Lin Yi the tragedy of this world, the protagonist, and the upcoming "plot"...

"...In other words, as long as you can win the support of any one of the candidates for the next throne of the Kingdom of Lugnica, you can directly bypass the threshold of noble status and enter the kingdom!"

After firmly memorizing these "plot points" and "settings," Lin Yi looked at Jill Boning, whose eyes held a certain expectation, and seized the "bait" as he had hoped: "According to you, how can I gain the support of the candidate for the throne you mentioned?"

"This is easy!"

Having seemingly prepared his speech beforehand, almost the instant Lin Yi seized upon this "bait," he spoke in a high-spirited and excited tone: "Putting everything else aside, the intelligence we have about the 'White Whale' alone is enough to persuade two of them. As long as you can guarantee my safety during this process, I will definitely be able to convince them!"

"Oh?"

Looking at the excited transmigrator with a subtle gaze, the latter realized that his reaction was a bit excessive and quickly tried to make amends: "Of course, you can choose another target. We just arrived at Roswaal's mansion ahead of the main characters. As long as we can persuade that nobleman, we can also achieve your goal. After all, there is a much larger library in that mansion."

—A new intelligence report.

Lin Yi realized that he seemed to be overthinking things. He habitually regarded these "newcomers" as candidates selected by the main god or as formal reincarnators, and approached them with a relatively cautious attitude. In essence, they were just a group of ordinary people who were lucky (unlucky?) to be pulled into another world.

"That's enough, even a fool could see through your endless lies."

The sudden sound caught Jill Boning's attention, and when he instinctively looked in that direction, he saw another person he was not unfamiliar with.

Indeed, they were familiar with each other. Among those who refused to show their abilities at the time, only he and the girl in front of him were familiar.

"Mu Anchun, seventeen years old, just like you see, an ordinary high school girl."

The girl showed Lin Yi her uniform, then turned to Jill Boning, whose expression was grim: "If you want to cooperate, I hope you can show some basic honesty, or at least not this kind of endless nonsense."

"...What does what I do have to do with you?"

"It wasn't there before, but it is now."

"what?"

"This person will be my future benefactor!"

Jill Boning was momentarily speechless as she looked at the girl who stood directly next to Lin Yi.

Ignoring Jill Boning's exaggerated expression, Mu Anchun explained to Lin Yi the real reason why she did this.

"My ability is a blessing that favors this world, but it's not a combat ability. It's a purely supportive blessing that can see through whether someone is lying... Well, I call it the 'Blessing of Truth'."

"I didn't explain my abilities to that senior before because I could tell he was lying, or at least part of it was deceiving us. That's why I didn't work with him and chose you, who basically didn't lie."

Looking back, Lin Yi realized that she hadn't actually lied—no one asked.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that this "true blessing" is ineffective on information bodies.

"Not only this, but even the 'wristwatch' he gave us before leaving was part of the story."

Raising her hand to indicate the wristwatch on her wrist that belonged to the "veteran," Mu Anchun said in a serious tone, "At least half of what he said about the true function of this is a lie!"

After speaking, the girl paused slightly: "Alright, this is the sincerity I've shown. In exchange, I hope to receive your help in this world, at least regarding my personal safety."

After thinking for half a second, Lin Yi gave the answer she wanted.

"can."

Then, the two of them turned their attention to another "collaborator".

Gritting her teeth, Jill Boning, knowing she couldn't escape this fate, became somewhat resigned: "Ugh, fine, I'll tell you! My ability is also a blessing, but it's a 'blessing of trust' that makes others believe in you. However, because it's ineffective against those who are wary, that's why I didn't tell them or act with them—once they know my ability, even a fool would be wary!"

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"Oh~"

After hearing Jill Boning's explanation of his abilities, Mu Anchun said with a hint of sarcasm, "It's called trust, but once trust reaches a certain level, it turns into 'liking,' right?"

"..."

Jill Boning pursed her lips and didn't answer, which probably meant she agreed.

Seeing this, Mu Anchun continued to press on relentlessly: "So, your previous attempts to approach those candidates and your early arrival at Roswaal's mansion were all for the purpose of 'conquering' the characters in the story?"

Did I offend you by trying to romance a character in the story?

Under the repeated provocations, Jill Boning also lost control of his emotions and immediately shouted, "What I do is none of your business!"

To avoid attracting the attention of city patrols, Lin Yi had to intervene by observing the situation.

He reached out and gently tapped the wall with one hand. Fine cracks spread along the center, and the sound of bricks and tiles breaking and cracking successfully made the two emotionally out-of-control time travelers realize who was in control now, and they had no choice but to call a truce.

"Heh, man."

"Hmph, woman."

Lin Yi, who witnessed this farce firsthand, had a strange feeling.

Is this something that needs to be debated or even driven to the point of violence?

As a type of carbon-based life, there is nothing wrong with humans instinctively seeking to reproduce. Even "characters in a story" are considered potential partners for mating in their minds. Moreover, because of their differences in appearance, they are more aesthetically pleasing than ordinary people. It is only natural that they would actively seek out these "characters in a story."

On the other hand, independent individuals who have constructed their own worldview, outlook on life, and values ​​have absolutely no need to pay attention to the actions of irrelevant people. After all, their actions will neither harm you nor cause you any loss of interests. In this case, why should you feel angry because of the actions of irrelevant people?

"...Can't understand."

Shaking his head, Lin Yi put this meaningless topic out of his mind and began to summarize the information provided by the two time travelers.

"Right now, is the 'plot' just developing to the point where the male protagonist, Subaru Natsuki, encounters the female protagonist, Emilia?"

"No, this is the final cycle."

"the last time?"

Meeting Lin Yi's probing gaze, Mu Anchun explained, "When I came here, I asked about the apple stand near the resurrection location of Subaru Natsuki. From the shopkeeper's reaction to Subaru, he should already know that he has the ability of 'death reversal' and has officially begun the operation to save Emilia... If I remember correctly, in the original story, he successfully rescued Emilia this time, and then the two of them went to Roswaal's mansion together, and the story entered the second stage."

It must be said that discussing a "real" character as if they were a fictional being is a unique experience. This can easily create the illusion that the character has "seen through all living beings" and is "high above," leading to chaotic behavior that is inconsistent with their abilities.

The most obvious approach is to rely on a prophetic understanding of the "plot" to treat the characters in the original story as inflexible NPCs, thinking that they can easily persuade or use the information they possess.

Well... it was stupid.

As for Lin Yi himself, if someone were to threaten him with this secret when he had just obtained the Main God Space and was not yet powerful, Lin Yi would rather choose the complete disappearance of one party than compromise.

Using plot holes to set traps is even more problematic. If the target is a weak opponent, there's no need for much maneuvering; a straightforward, overwhelming victory will suffice. However, if the target is a seemingly insignificant opponent, these traps are of little value—their strength is already demonstrated by their ability to reach this point, which depends on power, willpower, reaction time, judgment, and so on. A trap designed solely on one's own assumptions will only lead to further trouble.

Based on this understanding, even after learning about the world's "plot" from the two transmigrators, Lin Yi had no intention of using his foresight to interfere. Even if he were to create a major event, he would proceed according to his own plan. Aside from that, the "plot's" only served as a form of preliminary intelligence.

However, such foresight is also unreliable. After all, judging from the performance of those newcomers, it seems that any one of them has the idea of ​​wanting to interfere with the "plot". Any change in a detail may cause the original plot to be completely different. Therefore, it cannot be completely trusted and can only be used as a reference.

After sorting out the clues, Lin Yi looked at the two of them again: "What are you planning to do next?"

"Of course, we should follow the lead of the powerful!"

"If conditions allow, I wouldn't mind traveling with you, but I'm going to take a trip to the 'plot' location next. Would you like to come along?"

Upon hearing this, the two transmigrators who had originally decided to cling to the powerful figure immediately shrank back. Mu Anchun, as if afraid that Lin Yi might do something rash, advised, "Powerful figure, once your abilities grow, you'll definitely be able to dominate everything, but for now, let's forget about it. Not to mention that bug-like Sword Saint, even the Intestine Hunter is not easy to deal with."

It's rare to see another time traveler actually standing on the same side as her: "That's right, that's right, she's a ruthless killer. Even if you want to win her over, you have to be absolutely sure before you make a move."

Lin Yi just smiled at their wild guesses: "I'm not stupid enough to seek my own death. I just want to see the abilities of this world. Besides, there are experienced people here. If all else fails, I can ask them for help. They shouldn't refuse if it's just about saving people."

Although they still found it hard to accept, the two, who were merely "attachments" to Lin Yi, couldn't make the decision for her. Ultimately, for their own safety, they gave up their plan to accompany her, and Lin Yi approached the "plot turning point" they had mentioned on her own.

Naturally, Lin Yi's purpose was not as simple as "seeing it for himself".

"Death reversal. Hmm, it can be understood as a kind of time rule, but whether it interferes with a local area or the entire world, or even the 'circle' together, is very valuable to observe."

"Also..."

Looking out at the area from which violent tremors and noises were coming from, I silently slipped into the shadows.

"...Killing characters from the story is strictly prohibited?"

The best way to understand an organization is to infiltrate it, and the simplest way to understand a set of rules is to break them.

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When they arrived near the "plot turning point," the battle was already over. The wreckage that could be vaguely seen in the distance gave a rough idea of ​​how intense the battle had been. Although it was nothing on a larger platform, it was quite impressive for this medium-to-high activity world.

After spotting a few newcomers talking at the edge of the distance, Lin Yi did not continue to approach, but instead moved in another direction.

Before long, they found their "target".

"It seems your injury is quite serious. Do you need treatment?"

Speaking to the back of the figure who had suddenly stopped in front of him, Lin Yi approached her without warning. The moment she turned around, her expression shifted from murderous intent to tenderness. When their eyes met, she erupted with an emotion akin to "surprise," stumbling towards him with a helpless, pitiful look on her face.

"Help! A monster is attacking me from behind!"

As if he had heard the word "Warcraft" and felt fear, Lin Yi hesitated for a moment, but he was quickly moved by the woman's pleading and reached out his hand while comforting her.

--gravitational.

The sudden pulling force caused the bloodthirsty smile on the Bowel Hunter's face to fade. However, when he realized that he was not being pulled away but was instead getting closer, he directly hugged the "foolish man" in front of him. At the same time, he reached for the heart.

"Thank you so much... As a return gift, I hope you can grant me a small wish."

"Of course, no problem, but before that, I hope you can grant me one wish."