She did not name it. She did not wish to bind herself to another responsibility yet.
But deep within the streams of divinity, the Unknown Cosmic Entity lingered, silent but unwavering.
***
The morning broke hazy and dim, as if even the sun hesitated to shine on a world that had descended into chaos. Ling Yu tiptoed, her steps measured as she followed Shen Ming along the cracked pavement that led deep inside the train station. Fluffy sat perched on her shoulder, its soft feathers puffed out, golden eyes darting warily at every sound.
The once-busy railway yard had been transformed into a crude camp, surrounded by barriers of scavenged metal, broken train doors, and even stripped car parts welded together. Guards loitered lazily by the entrance, holding jagged pipes and low-tier weapons. When Shen Ming appeared, they straightened immediately, bowing with feigned respect.
[System Notification.]
[You are entering a Green Zone.]
[Warning!]
