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At the same time, a golden-marked quest refreshed in the task log. Without a doubt, this was the main storyline.
I was wrong—I thought this game didn’t have a main quest… Lin Qi thought sincerely.
If he were just playing casually, he’d probably criticize the game for its poor guidance. But since this was a business deal, he figured it was his fault for not exploring carefully enough.
He let out a heavy sigh: "Finally, something to do."
It was clearly a world of swords and magic, but after hours of play, he’d seen the swords yet no magic.
Well, here it comes.
... ...
Something to do… Viya suddenly had a bad feeling.
Whether out of mischief or some other reason, this unknown entity always seemed to be "role-playing" as Viya Fanyar.
As for those strange actions, she could only interpret them as differences in perspective between higher beings and mortals.
Like the folk tales often told: A princess from the palace visited the common folk, who spent thousands of gold coins preparing the finest lodging for her, laying out the most expensive silk as a red carpet.
The princess covered her mouth in astonishment: "So simple and minimalist! I love it!"
Worldviews between people could differ so much—how much more so between humans and gods?
Viya mulled over that thought and soon realized something alarming.
Logically, "Viya Fanyar" would go to the university for the interview.
Given the unknown entity’s mischievous tendencies, it would likely accept the invitation. Combined with its style of action…
Oh no! The damn god is attacking my school record!
Viya mentally cursed—a rare slip for her.
... ...
Morning.
The light shimmered, rippling across the water. The rising temperature finally allowed residents to shed their thick clothing. They rode carriages through the labyrinthine streets.
Viya gripped the train railing tightly, her hollow gaze fixed on the window as the mechanical female voice announced stops.
Beyond countless low-rise buildings, the towering spires stood out prominently.
The Spiral Towers.
The two awe-inspiring towers intertwined in a spiral, visible from any district if you looked up.
As one of Rothesia’s iconic landmarks, they symbolized more than architecture—they were a watershed.
To the east of the towers, the city was blanketed by the mana grid. People there no longer used carriages but instead traveled in mana-powered cars. Distance was no longer a barrier; a small device could connect them to friends on the other side of the city.
People often said, "That’s the real Rothesia," though such claims were quickly refuted by officials, who insisted all areas were treated equally.
Her gaze slowly rose as metallic gears meshed, propelling the train upward.
Viya took a subtle breath, her fingers resting in her pocket, where she could feel the distinct texture of the envelope.
She couldn’t help but recall yesterday’s scene—the world flowing backward.
From here, she could only glimpse a fraction of Rothesia. Even so, the vast city was merely a "neutral zone" between two empires. The mighty Sormir Empire, which boasted supremacy, occupied only a third of their continent.
Such an immense world had been turned back on itself at the whim of the unknown deity.
The entire process required no elaborate rituals, no years of prayer from devoted groups, no warning signs whatsoever.
Just a single, casual phrase…
Viya gained her first clear understanding of gods—beings that existed only in religious texts.
She even began to understand why the faithful of theocratic churches were so devout.
The scenery outside the window whizzed by as the train entered Rothesia’s inner ring—the place she had once dreamed of.
The government never hindered people from the outer rings entering. On the contrary, they encouraged it, even enacting favorable policies. Unfortunately, the exorbitant cost of living in the inner ring often deterred them.
"Rodnia Station. Passengers, please disembark in an orderly manner."
With the cold female announcement still ringing in her ears,
Lin Qi opened the map to confirm his location. However, the map was completely black, save for a golden icon marking the main quest’s position.
Should I find a vantage point or something? Lin Qi chuckled at his own thought. He leisurely guided the character toward the quest marker.
Along the way, he observed the roadside scenery, searching for treasure chests.
This is more like it—a modern city, except powered by mana instead of electricity… Lin Qi nodded approvingly.
Compared to this, the previous map felt like nothing more than a tutorial area.
The quest marker wasn’t far—just a few minutes’ walk.
... ...
"Hello, may I ask if you’re an Ascender?" The receptionist at Rothesia Academy handed Viya a form with a smile.
Viya shook her head.
"Please fill out the form completely and return it to me. Make sure to verify the information."
Viya nodded.
"Be sure to double-check everything after filling it out."
Whether it was her imagination or not, the receptionist felt this student was a bit absent-minded.
Viya looked down at the form.
A small section asked for basic personal information, like gender and past schools. The rest focused on areas of expertise.
"Swordsmanship? Marksmanship? Martial arts? Physical fitness?"
Lin Qi stared at the options for areas of expertise. Suddenly, he realized he’d fallen into a misconception.
At first, he assumed ordinary people in this world were just that—ordinary—and Ascenders were entirely separate.
But what if, relative to the game’s setting, the "ordinary" people here were actually closer to superhumans compared to reality?
"... " After careful consideration, Lin Qi checked all the boxes, marking physical fitness as "excellent."
Regardless of whether he could actually do them, he might as well select them all!
What if he really could?
The receptionist smiled as she accepted Viya’s completed form, but her smile froze as she hesitantly asked: "Are… are you sure?"
Selecting more skills increased the difficulty of the second trial, but it also meant more scoring opportunities.
But selecting everything? It was hard not to suspect someone who did that was already guaranteed admission and was just causing trouble.
As for "excellent physical fitness…" The receptionist couldn’t help but glance at Viya a few times. She remembered that option was mostly for mixed-race students with significant physical advantages.
The last person who chose it, she recalled, was a dragon-blooded individual.
"Mm." Viya replied.
Alright then—it’s not her life being ruined… The receptionist forced a smile, registered the form, and reminded her: "The first exam is tomorrow at 2 PM. Please arrive on time."
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