Upon entering, there were a total of 16 spellcasters.
Each one was brimming with ambition and high spirits.
But as they trudged through the grueling terrain, one poor little spellcaster after another fell on the road. They roared to the heavens, even as they sank into the swamp's mud and silt, letting out decayed cries: "Damn you, Yu!"
Perhaps their spell lists were inadequate, perhaps they fumbled their casting, or maybe their mental energy couldn't sustain the drain…
One after another, they fell, some without even engaging in combat, simply perishing in the poisoned water. Yu Yu hadn't even seen her opponents yet, but with her own power, she sent seven of them packing.
What's an MVP?
This was the MVP!
Half-dead from exhaustion, mental energy nearly depleted, health bars flashing red, the remaining spellcasters struggled to reach the center. Then they witnessed a scene that sent their blood pressure soaring.
The hill, which should have stood tall above the water, looked like an excavator had torn through it. Amid the wreckage, poisoned water flooded countless grooves, leaving no foothold whatsoever.
At that moment, some of the surviving spellcasters were on the verge of tears.
"I *** Yu!"
"I *******! ***!"
A torrent of unprintable curses erupted. Seeing the heavily man-made devastation of the island, they were so furious they nearly spat blood. One player, in a fit of rage, forgot to renew their ice platform and stepped into the water. She turned green on the spot, her health bar plummeting.
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Her corpse splashed into the water, but not before she let out a string of furious curses.
The others: "…"
Truly pitiful, a sight to sadden onlookers and bring tears to listeners. Shang Wei sighed faintly. It seemed she wouldn't achieve her goal this time. She'd thought herself quite unconventional, but Yu Yu was on another level.
The spells Yu Yu chose—no normal person would pick them. Yet now, it seemed Yu Yu was right. Her spells were highly effective. That poisoning spell—Shang Wei had never seen the magic circle sell it. Who knew what hidden quest Yu Yu got it from? Maybe an NPC gifted it to her.
In hindsight, Shang Wei felt her spell choices were too restrained. She could've been bolder. At that moment, Shang Wei held delicate spider threads in her palm, tough yet fine as silver silk, woven across tree branches and even walls.
She appeared to stand in the water, but she never touched it. Transmutation school, second-circle spell: Spider Climb.
A sustained spell requiring casting materials. Honestly, Shang Wei hadn't expected to use it. She'd chosen it by chance, never imagining it would save her life at a critical moment. Human energy is limited. Even if Yu Yu entered the game a few days earlier and had more magic circle points, she shouldn't have that many, right?
A second-circle spell cost 1500 points. How many could she afford?
From a distance, Shang Wei lingered in a corner, her eyes scanning until they landed on the leisurely Yu Yu. Her cheek twitched for a moment, then she snorted coldly and quietly slipped away. She figured a free-for-all was coming, so she'd hide for now.
The air fell into a tense stillness.
No one expected things to turn out like this. They knew it would be tough, but they never imagined the difficulty could be artificially amplified. The swamp was already grueling, and someone made it even worse. Looking at the ravaged, poison-flooded central island, they shed tears of regret.
If only they'd had a chance at a proper arena match. They'd kill Yu Yu in a heartbeat!
Now, forget fighting—staying out of the water was already draining most of their energy. If someone ambushed them now…
No one would come out unscathed. Mental energy recovery was limited. The journey here had consumed plenty, and their health bars were precarious. Some trembled as they watched their flashing red health bars, their fragile Shield spells offering no sense of security.
One misstep, and they'd join that unfortunate soul who'd just fallen!
Yu Yu spotted Shang Wei and Qian Qing sneaking away and let out a light scoff.
"The top 16 is a ~ranking~ match~"
Her voice carried a seductive lilt. "The sooner you die, the lower your rank."
"One step into the water, and you're one step closer to elimination~"
The others: "…"
They instinctively glanced at each other, trying to distance themselves.
Qian Qing used a spell to project his voice from afar. "Kill Yu first—she caused this mess!"
"You can lose the team fight, but Yu must die!"
"Exactly, this is all your fault!"
Someone responded immediately, launching an Ice Spike at the wall. The wall stood firm, bearing only a dent. The atmosphere grew cold again.
As everyone knew, casting spells required mental energy. If they attacked the wall, what if someone ambushed them?
Plus, mental energy recovery took time…
Yu was untouchable. Some tried aiming at her, only to realize her height exceeded the range of long-distance spells. Unless they collapsed the wall to force her down.
But that looped back to the problem: Stone Wall, a second-circle defensive spell. How much mental energy and chanting time would it take to break it?
Wouldn't others seize the chance to strike?
It was a deadlock. And so… the free-for-all began.
Yu Yu stood high, seeing far. She saw Shang Wei's Spider Climb and Qian Qing's masterful Frost Breath.
Below, they fought tooth and nail, but Yu Yu remained still. Don't be fooled by the chaos below—she was still the MVP.
The poisoned water's power? You'd know if you tried it. It wasn't fast or ferocious, but it was maddeningly persistent. They had to fight while ensuring they didn't accidentally step into the water…
"Damn it, cursed Yu! If you've got guts, give me your address—I'll come 'warm you up' right now!"
They cursed as they fought, itching to drag Yu Yu down and pummel her. Yu Yu stayed put, not even bothering to finish them off.
They'd die anyway—why waste her mental energy?
Soon, the low-health players were the first to drop.
Nine became six.
Yu Yu was up top, Qian Qing and Shang Wei had fled, leaving only three on the scene. Besides Yu Yu's group, these three were the cream of the game's spellcasters: high mental energy, excellent spell control, and solid spell lists.
But…
Seeing them dawdle, seemingly trying to reach some agreement, Yu Yu sighed.
[Summon Wolf Pack]
The spectating players erupted. Yu Yu had already revealed second-circle spells: Earth Tremor, Stone Wall, Feather Fall, and some unknown-tier poison spell. How did she have another second-circle spell?!
A 1500-point spell—where did she get so many?!
Mom, I'm reporting this cheater!!!
The spellcasters eliminated by Yu Yu's schemes were outraged, loudly debating before boldly confronting the NPCs. "Why does Yu have so many spells? Is something wrong with her?"
Unfortunately, only two high-tier spellcasters were present.
One was Felix.
The other was Meng.
Felix didn't even bother lifting an eyelid.
Meng, stone-faced, said, "Everything is within regulations. No anomalies."
"You say no anomalies, so there aren't any?! Is the magic circle secretly favoring her? We demand her point logs be made public!"
Meng was so amused she laughed coldly, as ice crept up from the ankles of the outspoken players. The insolent ones were frozen solid in an instant, then shattered with a crack… shattered…
The players were stunned. Even those from other classes watching were stunned.
What the—NPCs killing on the spot?!
Why so brutal?!
Meng's icy voice rang out across the arena. "Who dares challenge the magic circle?"
"Holy—!"
Meng's cold gaze swept over. Fuyu's mouth was firmly covered by Zi Shu.
Fuyu flailed, and Meng narrowed her eyes. "Let her go."
Zi Shu could only release her.
Fuyu hopped in place. "Why?! It's unfair! I want to change classes! I'm done with being a rogue! I want to be a spellcaster! I want to join the magic circle!"
She clambered onto Zi Shu's back, shouting at the top of her lungs, "I want to join the magic circle!" (voice cracking)
Meng was stunned.
Felix was stunned.
The high-tier spellcasters on the stage were stunned. What kind of person was this?
The guards' first reaction was shock: How dare you say what we're all thinking?
Their second was anger: Don't you have any pride?
Why switch classes just because something's better?
What about respecting your own profession?!
Oh, a rogue? Never mind then.
Meng was speechless for a moment before recovering. "…You can inquire at the magic circle yourself."
Don't shout such things in public—it's embarrassing. Felix took a closer look. Wasn't this Yu Yu's teammate?
Her style was… truly in line with Yu Yu's. NPCs cared about face, but players didn't!
They'd long heard about the magic circle's benefits from teammates.
They waved their arms, roaring, "I want to join the magic circle too!"
"Why must the magic circle only have spellcasters?!"
"Let the magic circle rule the world! Mom, love me again!"
"If I join the magic circle, I can tank and charge—I'm the best at rushing!"
"Streets safe, doors unlocked, all classes united!"
The players' enthusiasm hit the high-tier spellcasters hard.
Listen to this: "Why must the magic circle only have spellcasters?" What were they planning?
Even the Grand Archon was momentarily speechless, muttering to herself, "Is the magic circle this popular?"
The Silver Moon Duchess sighed softly. Even outsiders loved the magic circle so much. Yu Yu was unaware of the outside commotion. After sending the three players packing, she leisurely waited.
She was in the final circle—why run?
Was her terrain advantage for nothing?
The Grand Archon didn't move, Shang Wei and Qian Qing didn't move, so Yu Yu naturally didn't move.
She just waited.
Yu Yu had planned to stand on the tower, but the Grand Archon's sudden height restriction caught her off guard. She couldn't dismantle the stacked walls or stand on them, so she had to hang there.
Sigh.
Grand Archon.
She could only forgive her. Outside, the Grand Archon finally snapped back, shrinking the map. She had no intention of adjusting the difficulty.
Yu Yu had earned her advantage—should she force her to abandon it to accommodate the losers?
No such thing.
Under the Grand Archon's control, Shang Wei and Qian Qing scrambled back to the central island. Exchanging a glance, Qian Qing silently began chanting. They'd clearly coordinated in hiding. When Yu Yu saw the map's boundaries shrinking, she'd already started preparing.
Her chant was lengthy, only completing after Qian Qing had begun his.
[Iris Wave Elemental Shield]
A transparent shield appeared around Yu Yu. The Grand Archon, sipping tea and watching the novice spellcasters squabble like kittens, was mildly bored.
Then she saw Yu Yu's transparent shield.
Grand Archon: "?"
An all-elemental shield?
?????
Where did you learn that?!
How could a novice spellcaster like you develop such a spell model?
Unless…
The Grand Archon's perception shifted again. She recalled the outsiders' uniqueness. Through the 'magic circle,' outsiders could easily acquire abilities that were hard for them to obtain.
Spells, techniques, and more. She'd met the Legendary Crown—could this mean…
The Grand Archon fell into thought. The high-tier spellcasters erupted in shock. High-tier spellcasters could research and modify spell models.
But combining various elemental shield models, fusing them, and lowering the casting requirement to second-circle? They couldn't do that.
Not even the Grand Archon could necessarily pull it off!
So, where did this novice spellcaster's spell come from?
The high-tier spellcasters were stunned for the first time. They'd been watching the matches with the amusement of observing kittens play-fighting. To them, Yu Yu was a feisty, arrogant kitten—cute despite her bravado, easily dismissed with a smile.
Now, their mood was like watching that kitten whip out a Gatling gun.
What the hell?!
Was this reasonable?!
Even Meng and Felix were shocked.
Yu Yu hadn't mentioned she knew this spell!
This spell was usable by high-tier spellcasters too!
And it would be even stronger!
This, this, this—could she have developed it?
Where did it come from?!
Meng lost it.
Felix, however, vaguely guessed the source, her heart souring.
She'd slaved over spell models, staying up late and losing hair, only for this kid to casually complete a quest or step outside and snag a spell model leagues better than her best.
So frustrating.
Utterly frustrating.
Meanwhile, Yu Yu remained oblivious.
Hanging on the wall, she flaunted her dominance. "Thank you all, because of you…"
Qian Qing used Frost Breath to create a large, durable ice platform.
Shang Wei was chanting a second-circle attack spell.
Their coordination was solid—on paper, they all had bright futures.
Then Yu Yu—
[Summon Bear]
A black bear appeared, letting out a thunderous roar.
The players watching the screen were numb. "Sixth second-circle spell."
Shang Wei sensed trouble—the ice platform had become Yu Yu's stepping stone.
If so…
She stepped back, abruptly canceling her spell.
Qian Qing was stunned. "How?!"
[Lightning Bolt]
If you want a spell with range and power, look no further than the lightning school.
Though it couldn't zap fish, sadly…
Qian Qing's chest was struck by a wrist-thick Lightning Bolt, his fragile health bar evaporating as he turned to light and vanished.
Now, only two remained.
Shang Wei stopped in her tracks, her narrow eyes flickering. "Congratulations, Senior, on taking first."
As Crimson, she maintained her grace and etiquette.
Team honor outweighed personal grudges.
At least for now.
Better to be dignified.
Shang Wei: "When will Senior return? Everyone misses you…"
The spectating players, hearing this, were baffled.
They'd long wanted to ask: Why did Crimson call Yu Senior?
And what did "return" mean?
Who could explain?
Xiang Qin remained stoic.
If Yu Yu returned, would the captain return too?
If so, they'd really want that.
As Shang Wei put on her act, a massive boulder fell from the sky.
[Falling Rock]
A player murmured, "Seventh one…"
This was second-circle, not first-circle.
Yu Yu hadn't even used many first-circle spells—she barely bothered with them!
She was truly…
A spellcaster watching burst into tears.
NoWashingDishes: "She's so gentle to me."
Wiping tears, she said, "Really, I'm bawling."
No wolf pack, no lightning bolt, not even poison—wasn't that gentle?!
Felix: "…"
Meng: "…"
Was it possible… you were so weak she didn't need second-circle spells?
Smashed by the massive boulder, Shang Wei died instantly.
She hadn't even finished her sarcastic jab at Yu Yu.
Yu Yu was indeed pissed.
"Azure Waves?"
"Not even a dog would go there!"
Xiang Qin: "???"
Zhong Ye: "???"
Shu Tu sighed softly, tugging Zi Shu. "…Alright, alright, stop fighting. Xiao Yu's coming out."
Just moments ago, Fuyu had darted up like a monkey, climbing onto Zi Shu's shoulders to declare her bold ambitions, drawing the entire arena's attention. Zi Shu's face turned green.
Fuyu stuck out her tongue. "I'm dead, I'm dead, I can't get up!"
Zi Shu raised her iron boot. "I'll help you. Dead, we can feast."
Fuyu scrambled up. "It was just a step on your shoulder! Big deal, you can step on mine! It's your fault for not climbing up!"
As they bickered, Yu Yu floated out lightly. Her Feather Fall hadn't worn off, so she walked with a slight drift. To put it bluntly, a gust could blow her… huh?
Yu Yu stared at the ground in shock. "Senior! Save me!"
"Where'd this demonic wind come from?!"
The Grand Archon spun her like a top, gleefully showcasing the kitten—no, the champion—to everyone.
"This is our champion," she said with satisfaction. "What do you think?"
A true 360-degree display.
Yu Yu: "Grand Archon!!!"
Grand Archon: "Hm?"
Yu Yu: "Thank you so much…"
The Grand Archon smiled. "You're welcome."
The high-tier spellcasters found it amusing and couldn't resist adding small gusts of their own.
Yu Yu spun furiously, unable to touch the ground. She tried using Gust to stabilize herself, but the demonic winds kept thwarting her. Each high-tier spellcaster spun her only twice, showing restraint. But there were so many of them!
Yu Yu was nearly delirious, and even Felix couldn't resist giving her a little spin. Yu Yu's feeble gusts were utterly useless.
Felix stopped the wind, blowing her onto the stage, where she landed right in front of the Grand Archon and the Silver Moon Duchess.
Yu Yu: "…"
The feeling of solid ground was glorious. The players laughed so hard they couldn't see, thinking Yu Yu's arrogance had annoyed the NPCs, secretly gloating.
But the next second, the Silver Moon Duchess, receiving a nod from the Grand Archon, helped the dizzy Yu Yu up and announced in her cool, clear voice, "She is the champion."
"To commend the outsider's strength and virtue, I hereby grant Spellcaster Yu the title of Silver Moon Third-Class Baronet, along with a manor."
"I hope you all strive forward and contribute to the Silver Moon Duchy. I will not let you down."
The players erupted.
Holy—Duchess?!
This was the Duchess?
We're seeing the Silver Moon Duchess this early?!
She's so gorgeous?! Awoo awoo awoo!
"Don't stop me, I'm the Duchess's dog!!!"
"Look at me, hi, wifey!"
The voices were too many, too chaotic, even the high-tier spellcasters couldn't discern them.
The Duchess maintained her dignified, sacred expression.
Yu Yu finally recovered, blinking rapidly.
What? I'm a baronet?
I have a manor????
I love you, Duchess!!!
Sensing her gaze, the Duchess turned. "How do you feel?"
Yu Yu: "A bit dizzy."
The Duchess smiled, clearly recalling the earlier incident. "They meant no harm. They were expressing their fondness for you."
As she spoke, the Duchess sighed softly. The high-tier spellcasters never treated her as one of their own, always polite but distant. Yet Yu Yu, as a spellcaster, was effortlessly accepted. Unlike her sister, who, even now, couldn't truly integrate into the magic circle. All because her surname was Silver Moon.
But Yu was still an outsider…
The Duchess's dejected expression caught Yu Yu's notice. She was like a little puppy, whimpering—so cute, so pettable. The little Duchess had soft silver hair, deep blue eyes clear as crystal, and a face identical to her senior's!!!
She must have big ears and a big tail!
Even if they were invisible, even if it was just imagination, Yu Yu was smitten, her face flushed with adoration. No one could resist a little puppy!
No! One!
Yu Yu said earnestly, "Rest assured, Duchess, I'd climb mountains of blades or dive into seas of fire for you. Please entrust your tasks to me."
The Duchess froze.
Yu Yu continued sincerely, "So, do you have any tasks, Duchess?"
The Silver Moon Duchess: "…"
Grand Archon: "…"
Why was she asking for tasks everywhere?
Outsiders were odd like that, and even Yu Yu wasn't exempt.
The Duchess laughed helplessly. "If I have any, I'll think of you."
Yu Yu grabbed her hand. "You said it—I'll be waiting, awoo!"
Duchess: "…Mm, mm… yes."
Felix had approached, acting nonchalant as she glanced at Yu Yu. "Are you two done?"
"Look, the outsiders are going crazy."
What were the players doing?
"Let go of the Duchess, let go of my wifey! Let me at her!"
"Yu, get lost!"
"If I get first in the warrior category, will the Duchess hold my hand, give me a manor, and grant me a title too?"
Fuyu dreamed, "I want a title, I want a manor!!!"
Zi Shu was tempted but…
Recalling the NPCs' class biases, she reserved judgment. "Hard to say…"
That day, many players took a trip to the city guard's jail for their insolence.
Good news: The Duchess was gentle and didn't kill anyone.
Bad news: The Grand Archon wasn't gentle—she finished the job.
The players learned a new lesson: This game's NPCs didn't play fair. They could be punished for words!!!
Was calling her "wifey" such a big deal?
What was wrong with it?!
Why couldn't they shout it?!
I'll shout!
I'll keep shouting!
At that moment, Yu Yu came to a realization. The magic circle held the tournament, but the rewards all came from the little Duchess?
Where were the magic circle's rewards?
With the high-tier spellcasters present and the Grand Archon too intimidating to approach, Yu Yu could only whisper to her senior.
"I got first—doesn't the magic circle give some pocket change?"
"What about points? Ten or eighty thousand wouldn't be too much, right?"
Felix: "?"
The high-tier spellcasters turned. "Ten or eighty thousand?"
Yu Yu, innocent-faced: "What?"
Meng joined in. "For your kitten scuffle?"
Yu Yu, voice booming: "How is it a kitten scuffle? I was clearly that awesome!"
Meng: "Tch."
Felix: "Tch."
High-tier spellcasters: "Tch."
Yu Yu: "…"
Can't you guys be nice?
Where's the basic courtesy between spellcasters?!
The Grand Archon snapped back. "What's the rush? The selection isn't over."
As her words landed, Yu Yu's task lit up.
[Spellcaster Group First Place (Completed)]
[Gained EXP +30000, Gold +500, Third-Class Baronet *1, Silver Moon Manor *1]
The Grand Archon stroked her chin, smiling kindly. "Want better rewards?"
Yu Yu's eyes sparkled. "Grand Archon, tell me more!"
Grand Archon: "If you can take first in all classes, I'll give you a reward you'd never expect."
Given the Grand Archon's prior absurdity, Yu Yu hesitated. "Not something like spinning me in the sky, right?"
Grand Archon, sternly: "Am I that kind of person?"
You are, you totally are!
As if stung, the Grand Archon said seriously, "The number of outsiders is growing. We'll open other towns, but…"
Her voice dragged, leaving Yu Yu in awe and confusion.
Grand Archon: "Do your best."
With that, she vanished with a whoosh.
Yu Yu: "???"
Finish your sentence! What's the reward?
A fiefdom, maybe?
The other high-tier spellcasters gradually disappeared, many glancing at Yu Yu before leaving, though she didn't know why.
With only a few left on the stage, Yu Yu seized the chance to ask her senior. "Is the Grand Archon planning to give me a fiefdom?"
"Can I get a higher title?!"
Felix: "?"
The Silver Moon Duchess coughed lightly. "A fiefdom… might need my approval…?"
She was the Duchess, thank you.
Felix patted Yu Yu's head. "Wake up. What are you dreaming about?"
"Got any food?" she asked.
Yu Yu, dejected: "Stingy."
She pulled out a pack of snacks. "This is all I brought."
She'd planned to use it to bribe the little puppy and pet her ears, but the puppy ran off too fast.
Felix, satisfied, grabbed the snacks and vanished with a flash.
Yu Yu was stunned. You sisters don't even say goodbye?
The Silver Moon Duchess, perfectly natural, politely asked, "Would you like to travel with me?"
"Your patent of nobility will be delivered within three days. I'll send someone to find you. You can give me an address."
Yu Yu pondered. "Send it to Senior's place. I don't have an address—I sleep on the streets."
Silver Moon Duchess: "…Alright."
Yu Yu desperately wanted to ask about the manor but felt too shy, so she could only watch the Duchess leave, surrounded by silver-armored guards.
Spellcasters could whoosh away, but the Duchess had to walk.
Poor little puppy.
My bad, my bad—the Duchess isn't a puppy.
"I'm competing tomorrow," Zi Shu said eagerly. "If I get first…"
Yu Yu spat out a fishbone. "Money, tons of money, EXP, a title, and a manor!"
Zi Shu, initially excited, fell silent at her words. "Will there really be?"
Yu Yu pondered. "…Probably?"
Zi Shu burst her bubble. "But besides you, the Duchess hasn't met anyone else. Shang Wei got second, and no one even looked at her!"
Zi Shu worried. "Is it because you're close with your senior that the Duchess made an exception for you?"
Yu Yu: "…Probably not…?"
She started to doubt. "I'll ask Senior tomorrow?"
The individual and team tournaments were still a ways off, waiting for the warriors to finish. Yu Yu had plenty of free time.
"Ask, ask," Zi Shu urged. "That Wind Singer you mentioned—I saw her."
"She's super nice. I went up to chat, and she actually answered me patiently."
Fuyu added, "She's amazing! I vouch! Finally, someone who doesn't look down on me for being a rogue!"
"I asked her how to find work, and she recommended places, saying I could use her name to try!!!"
"So NPCs can be angels. Waaah, she's too good, I love her!"
Shu Tu mused, "She is quite famous."
Yu Yu grumbled, "She doesn't look down on rogues, but she looks down on spellcasters."
She gave spellcasters the cold shoulder.
"I'm starting to wonder if I'll be discriminated against from head to toe when I meet high-tier professionals from other classes."
So far, she'd only dealt with high-tier spellcasters. High-tier rogues, rangers, warriors—she'd barely seen any. Silver Moon seemed like a spellcaster stronghold. But what about outside?
Zi Shu laughed. "If that's the case, it's not so bad."
"The class balance in Eternal Darkness is almost unbearable to watch."
She added, "Have you considered how hyped this tournament is? If the rewards for others don't match yours…"
"Players might not dare confront NPCs, but they could easily resent you."
Shu Tu: "Players aren't reasonable. You should be careful."
Fuyu: "We're screwed. I bet our rogue rewards won't compare to yours."
Yu Yu pondered. "I'll probe Senior's stance and see about the rewards for other classes…"
She was also delivering a meal to the Grand Archon, so maybe she could ask then.
~
Silver Moon City.
The spellcaster tournament had ended, and Yu Yu kept a low profile as usual. But the forums, thanks to the selection, were a bloodbath. Yu Yu's true identity and the Duchess's first appearance took up plenty of space.
And…
[Deep Analysis of Boss Yu's Spell List]
[Boss Yu's Spell Style]
[Throw Your Guides in the Trash! Follow Boss Yu, You Can't Go Wrong! Do You Understand the Weight of the First Spellcaster?!]
[Crimson and Green Scorpion's Defeat, the Rise of a Dark Horse: Yu, Who Is She?]
Yu Yu skimmed through, thoroughly entertained. Her choices were definitely right.
Follow her, no mistake. First, she'd leveled up again.
Now Level 8 (2500/50000).
Her wallet was unprecedentedly fat. If converted to real money, Yu Yu could hit eight figures. The Federation's emphasis on Eternal Darkness was undeniable. Also, on September 1st, the authorities finally acknowledged the existence of anomalies. They released standards and prevention methods.
It was lengthy, with text and images totaling 357MB.
It included codenames for high-risk anomalies, which couldn't be shared or described, only labeled. Less dangerous anomalies had images and detailed analyses to help residents understand. For example, the eerie sound Yu Yu had dealt with was included. She downloaded a copy, planning to read it slowly.
Rong City's lockdown hadn't lifted.
The fear in the skies continued to fester. Compared to before, many people had vanished from Rong City recently. People were finally learning to respect anomalies… probably.
S-Class, Global-Scale Anomaly.
[S1, Fog of Anomaly]
Initial Discovery: August 3, 2300
Affected Range: Global
Characteristics: Suspected source of anomalies, nurtures anomalies, no clear aggression detected yet…