Sakurajima Mai saw hope.
The young man before her… her junior at school, Bai Li, made her realize that she could change her current misfortune.
Being forgotten by the world;
Encountering malevolent spirits.
The troubles caused by the above problems could all vanish because of this!
Because Sakurajima Mai clearly saw Bai Li instantly kill that monster.
A simple wave of his hand erupted with terrifying power.
This made Sakurajima Mai willing to take a gamble.
Moreover, she didn't dislike this junior who had suddenly noticed her.
Was this the suspension bridge effect?
Sakurajima Mai thought so.
Being discovered by Bai Li when no one else could see her;
Having malevolent spirits dealt with by Bai Li when she dared not face them.
But no matter the true circumstances, Sakurajima Mai's answer was only one.
To become Bai Li's person.
"Then…"
Bai Li heard Sakurajima Mai's response and mentally questioned the silent system.
However, this time the system didn't answer, but instead displayed a panel.
"Bai Li"
"chaos star god"
"Ability: Control Imaginary Energy."
"Path Strider List: Sakurajima Mai"
"Can expand Strider information."
Expand.
After Bai Li selected this option, Sakurajima Mai's data was displayed.
"This system calls it visualized management and monitoring."
…In the silence, Bai Li casually glanced at it.
"Name: Sakurajima Mai"
"Faction: Under Bai Li."
"Fate: Chaotic (Void)."
"Attributes: None yet."
"Combat Skill: Invisible Strike."
"Ultimate Skill: Not yet unlocked."
Simply put, it was like cultivating a character in a game.
Bai Li immediately asked the system.
"Combat Skills, Ultimate Skills, are they similar to those in games?"
"Yes, this makes it easier to understand."
"There won't be things like Star Souls or Talents later on, will there?"
"This system believes they can be customized later."
"Then what about this Chaotic (Void)?"
The last question made the system silent for a while.
Then it finally gave an answer.
"Just like the chaos star god destroyed in the Star God War, the Host's current power is the Chaos that devours all things, and Void is merely a part of it."
"The annexation of other Star Gods' Fates, then."
"Precisely."
"It can also be seen as utilization."
Bai Li now understood.
He also knew the reason why the system said not to attract attention for now.
If the Star Gods knew the core function of the Chaotic Destiny… he should devour them before it came to that.
Thinking this, Bai Li shifted his attention to the present.
Sakurajima Mai had just felt a strange energy flow through her entire body.
It was a warm energy.
It made her, dressed in a bunny girl outfit, completely immune to the cold wind of the parking lot.
More importantly than that… Sakurajima Mai looked at the displayed panel.
"This is… it's just like a game."
"Can Sakurajima-senpai see everything?"
"Yes. What is Fate? Never mind the Ultimate Skill not being there, but what is this Combat Skill?"
"Fate, I can explain that. As for combat skills..."
Bai Li gave an evil smile.
"Sakurajima-senpai, do you know where there are more of those evil spirits?"
Seeing his expression, Sakurajima Mai seemed to understand something...
Following Sakurajima Mai's guidance, the two left the library and headed for the back mountain behind the school.
A few days ago, when Sakurajima Mai took a shortcut home from here, she encountered an evil spirit lingering under a street lamp.
Thanks to that, she never dared to take that path again.
Now, Sakurajima Mai has made a triumphant return!
On the way, Bai Li also briefly explained what Fate was.
After listening, Sakurajima Mai's conclusion was... "All of my strength comes from Bai Li-kun?"
"Precisely. You don't have enough abilities yet; you still need to train."
"I, I understand..."
Although she was a first-year Sakurajima-senpai, Sakurajima Mai was extremely humble at this moment.
No matter what, she had already become Bai Li's person.
The duo, having finished their conversation, quickly arrived at their destination.
The street lamp evil spirit Sakurajima Mai mentioned was indeed there.
It was still under the light, banging its broken head against the lamppost.
"Go on, give it a try, Sakurajima-senpai."
"Do I really have to... do it?"
"Of course. Just think about using that power."
"But..."
"Hey!"
At this moment, Bai Li suddenly raised his voice.
Noticing the strange movement, the evil spirit, dazed under the street lamp, looked at the two.
"What are you... Bai Li-kun!"
Sakurajima Mai didn't react for a moment.
Bai Li now placed his right hand on her shoulder.
"Go on, Mai-chan."
"Who's Mai-chan!!"
Sakurajima Mai looked at the evil spirit charging towards her and had no choice but to resist.
She thought of the combat skill's name in her mind, then shouted it out loud.
"Invisible Strike!"
Invisible... but audible.
However, the evil spirit had no such thoughts.
It still charged directly at Sakurajima Mai from the front.
The next moment.
The space behind the bunny girl trembled, and her right hand also slammed into the opponent.
Space instantly tightened, transforming into an invisible force that split the evil spirit in two.
The enemy had no room to resist whatsoever.
It was a true one-hit kill.
Although it was just an ordinary evil spirit, Sakurajima Mai's attack was indeed very effective.
"Haaah!"
Sakurajima Mai gasped for air.
"I succeeded..."
She succeeded!
"Congratulations."
"I succeeded!"
Sakurajima Mai smiled happily.
Her tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and she felt as if all her strength had left her, causing her to fall sideways.
Bai Li quickly ran to the girl's side and caught her.
"Are you alright, Sakurajima-senpai?"
"It's not Sakurajima-senpai."
Sakurajima Mai, weak and weary, looked at Bai Li.
"I'm already your person, so... please call me Mai."
Looking at the tired girl, Bai Li nodded.
As for the subsequent energy replenishment.
The right to interpret Fate was in Bai Li's hands.
He immediately thought of an answer.
This answer had appeared in the Type-Moon world before, and that was... 'replenishing mana.'
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