Chapter 7: The Genesis Stone

Why is the game "Stone of Genesis" called by that name?

The answer is simple: it is because of the Stone of Genesis.

It is the foundation of everything in this world, the root of the world's creation.

To use the mocking words from when I used to play the game, the Stone of Genesis is equivalent to administrative privileges.

Using it allows one to modify the world.

Therefore, it is also known as the Wish Stone.

There are six Stones of Genesis in total. If all six are collected and used together, one can even reshape the world and create a new one.

Everything extraordinary in this world was created by the life forms that existed here later, after they obtained the Stones of Genesis.

Typical examples include magic, holy light, spells, special races, special regions...

Why are there so many variations?

Because the stone doesn't disappear after being used; otherwise, if all six were used to create the world, wouldn't they be gone?

After being used, that particular stone will not appear again for a very long time, until, after a long age, it descends into the world once more.

Kana strongly suspects that there might be one such small fragment inside his own body.

What he dreamed of just now while asleep perfectly matches the appearance of the small fragments of the Stone of Genesis he saw in the game.

If that is the case, then it makes perfect sense.

The descent of the Stone of Genesis is highly random, and it cannot be tracked, predicted, or divined by any means.

Furthermore, if it appears inside a person's body, the person is very likely to never discover it; sometimes, they might not even find it in their entire lifetime.

When facing extreme situations or when emotions are running high, it is very likely to trigger the Stone of Genesis existing within the body.

At that moment, the Stone of Genesis will act like a wish-granting device, changing according to your thoughts and desires at the time.

Another situation is when one's strength grows to a certain point, allowing one to sense the abnormality within and discover the Stone of Genesis.

Using it at that time is more effective, as one is more rational and can think things through properly.

Of course, this is on the condition that there really is a Stone of Genesis inside your body, even if it is just a small fragment.

"So that's why my digitized body has that feeling of knowing things inexplicably.

My personal panel changes according to my thoughts."

Why is the personal panel so rudimentary? Perhaps it is because what I have inside me is only a tiny fragment, and such changes are already the limit.

"If I go and collect the Stones of Genesis, could I..." Kana suddenly had an idea.

Ariris's voice came through.

"Your Highness, is it really okay for us to stay here? It's very dangerous outside now; perhaps we should leave here sooner."

Kana turned his head and said, "You are in a very bad state right now, and once we go out, we will encounter even more danger.

You should have already realized that they are hunting me. Let's think about how to leave after the wound on your leg heals; otherwise, we won't be able to run very far in this condition."

Hearing this, Ariris thought for a moment, then nodded and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, for being a burden to you."

Fortunately, there were some dry rations stored in this basement, enough for them to stay for a day or two.

He didn't know what the situation was like outside, only hearing noises from time to time.

...

The next day.

Kana watched as his mana recovered to full.

Compared to the game, mana recovery in reality is indeed far too slow.

With mana, Kana wanted to test his cheat again.

He held Ariris's knight sword in his hand.

Data conversion.

The knight sword displayed its attributes.

【Knight's Sidearm】

【Category: One-handed Sword—Knight Sword—Common】

【Attributes: Sharp, Sturdy】

【Special Effects: None】

【Evaluation: A common standard-issue knight's sidearm; its strengths are being sturdy, durable, and reliable.】

This... isn't this just the most common white-tier equipment? The kind without a single special effect.

If you put it in a game shop, it would be worth at most 10 copper coins.

Of course, it couldn't be that cheap in reality, but Kana really didn't expect the attributes to be this poor.

Logically speaking, as the guardian knight of a prince, Ariris's weapon shouldn't be this ordinary.

"Has this sword always been your sidearm?"

Kana asked suddenly.

Ariris, who was resting on a pile of straw, looked over upon hearing this and nodded.

"Yes, Your Highness, this is the sidearm issued to me when I became a knight."

Kana looked at the medal hanging on his chest.

Perhaps it is the significance that brings the special effects?

Testing this, he immediately went over and sat down next to Ariris.

"Hold my sword."

Ariris reached out and took it.

"Do you feel anything?" Kana asked.

Ariris looked at him with some confusion and shook her head.

It seems that even if a weapon is digitized, the one who can produce effects is himself, not others.

When taking back the weapon, Kana held Ariris's hand for a moment.

The power of digitization cannot digitize others. Thinking about it, that makes sense; after all, it's just a small fragment of the Stone of Genesis, it couldn't possibly have such an exaggerated power.

Ariris pulled her hand away in a panic.

Kana smiled and didn't mind.

He couldn't see Ariris's panic and blushing anyway, as both of them were in a sorry state, covered in blood and mud.

After doing this, Kana checked Ariris's wound again.

It should be mostly healed by tomorrow morning at the latest; in fact, Ariris could already walk slowly now.

However, they would definitely have to fight once they went up, so they had to adjust their condition properly.

"Rest now, we should be able to go out tomorrow."

The night passed without incident.

The next day, Ariris was walking around in the basement, and her injury was no longer visible.

"Pack up, we're getting ready to go up."

As Kana spoke, the two of them packed the remaining dry rations and some water, and also brought two bottles of wine.

Carefully pushing open the wooden door, they crawled out from under the bed.

Ariris, who crawled out first, went to the window and looked outside.

It was pitch black outside, and they didn't come up at dawn, so they didn't know exactly how long they had stayed below.

The air was filled with a foul, rotting stench that was nauseating.

Some roars drifted in with the wind.

Kana adjusted to the darkness; at this moment, only the moon and stars could provide light.

"Do you have night vision?" Kana asked.

Ariris shook her head: "No, Your Highness, but I can still see a little bit."

That's good.

"Then listen, from the direction the roars are coming from, you should be able to tell how many squads there are."

Ariris tilted her head and listened carefully to the movements outside. After a while, she said: "There should be three squads left. The roars from one of the squads sound a bit strange; I haven't heard them before."

It must be a stitched werewolf; Kana had heard it before.

It should be this werewolf leading these scout squads, and it must have smelled the large amount of his scent remaining here and hasn't left the village yet.

That's why it has been stubbornly searching within the village.

Fortunately, the scents in this village were chaotic enough, and this stitched werewolf must have been converted not long ago.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to stay in the basement for so long.

He must take out that werewolf first, otherwise, the pursuers will keep following them.

With his thoughts organized, Kana said immediately: "Let's leave this room and go outside first. Be careful, we'll find a way to take out all the monsters in this village."

After saying that, he looked at Ariris and asked with a smile: "You have confidence, right?"

"Leave it to me, Your Highness."

"We'll do it together."

(End of chapter)