Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 517 Extra Chapter: 2CE Invasion and Romance System

The land-dwelling octopus boss took the rune with one tentacle, while the other tentacle pointed to the words "Thank you for your patronage" on a small board next to him.

Then Bai Shi watched as the land-dwelling octopus behind the stall skillfully cut off a limb, skewered it with an iron skewer, and grilled it on the iron plate.

Logically speaking, selling oneself is not allowed, but since it's marked as "illegible," no one cares about such a trivial matter if no one reports it.

As the squid tentacles sizzled and oozed oil, Bai Shi glanced at the advertisement on the side while waiting.

On the enormous phantom, Lani, with striking red hair, smiled, with the Moonlight Altar Villa District from the advertisement behind her.

It would be impossible for Bai Shi to say he had no interest in this property advertisement.

Of course, it wasn't about Lani on the poster, but about the location and neighborhood of the house.

Bai Shi currently resides in Ningmwede, but the school he attends is none other than the high school section of Realucalia Academy.

If you live in Lienia, it will be much more convenient to go to school every day.

However... the Moonlight Altar is indeed considered a high-end area, and it's not something Bai Shi can consider for the time being.

But this doesn't prevent Bai Shi from remembering some information about the Moonlight Altar. Maybe he'll be able to buy it later, for example, after he accumulates enough points and modifies the rune count...

In the advertisement, some parts not mentioned by Lani were also marked with text next to them:
★A paragon of security: protected by multiple layers of magical barriers, patrolled 24 hours a day by the Royal Knights, and served by aerial surveillance by the Shining Stone Dragons.

■Royal Observatory: 360° circular book wall, top-floor moonbathing area, direct access to the lunar phase observatory.

■ Knight's Villa: Weapon display room, combat skills training ground, prayer and meditation room (Knight of Caria's guidance can be booked by appointment).

■ Scholar's Secluded Residence: Underground Astrological Research Institute, Pyrostone Meditation Room (tutoring by a magic professor can be booked by appointment).

■ The "Starlight" rooftop effect is automatically triggered on the night of the full moon (it's not very useful, but it looks really nice).

[Limited-time special offer]

◆Down payment includes a complimentary academy-made puppet*1 (including 10 years of magic maintenance)
◆ Purchase the top floor and receive a replica of the "Dark Moon Ring" as a gift.

◆The first 100 customers will receive a replica of the "Kalia Knight's Sword".

Note: There may be pyroxene veins in the basement. Please consult the local geological bureau before excavation and obtain permission before proceeding.

Method of summoning: Draw the "Royal Catherine of Caria" at any blessed location and whisper 'buy a house'.

※Special Note: Those who wish to fade the property must resist magical traps themselves. Historical issues stemming from the Royal Wars do not affect the property rights. Those who died or were born are not permitted to purchase this property.

Bai Shi stared in astonishment at the advertisement for the Moonlight Altar.

It must be said that the Kalia royal family's new property development is truly outstanding, positioned as high-end, with excellent security and comprehensive facilities.

The mere fact that one can book tutoring sessions with Knight Kalia and the magic professor is enough to make it incredibly appealing to parents and students.

Just as Bai Shi was pondering, the crackling sound of 'soul juice' being poured onto the iron plate pulled him back to reality.

Taking the fragrant grilled squid tentacle, Bai Shi raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but speak:
"Boss, the portions have been getting smaller lately..."

The land-dwelling octopus danced with joy, writing two new sentences on a small board that already contained many words:
Business has been pretty good lately...

Sorry, you'll get a discount next time!!

Bai Shi shook his head slightly, not caring about these trivial details, and left while biting into his skewers.

At this very moment, a voice was still chattering in his mind:

'Host, you really need to think this through!'

'Are you really not going to infiltrate it? The points reward for infiltrating is way higher than the romance system!'

'You were the one who initially told me you wanted more ways to earn points!'

Bai Shi's lips twitched, and he answered in his mind: 'Yes, I did say that...'

"But who knew you'd tell me you were going to hack into something?"

'Excuse me, what does this intrusion have to do with the romance system I'm linked to?!'

Bai Shi sighed and continued to shout in his mind:

High returns come with high risks!

"In my past life, I was a Soul Bender, always playing as Old Wolf. Do you think I don't know the chances of accidentally drowning in a ditch?"

The system coughed twice and replied:
"Well, let me ask you this: is the profit high or low?"

The system's words instantly silenced Bai Shi, who fell silent.

Looking at the system in his mind, Bai Shi took a big bite of the squid tentacles in his hand, and began to approve of the invasion plan to some extent.

As for why he came to this world, it is indeed inextricably linked to the invasion.

At that time, Bai Shi was engaged in a classic backyard marathon with a noble object, and both sides were using all their skills.

The clinking of the pet cutter, running around on two different railings, the water tank ladder battle, the Silver Knight platform, the speed-cutting Silver Cat...

From dragon-hunting pitchforks and backhand knives, weapons have been upgraded all the way to flaming swords, grease-rubbing scythes, and endless combo guan daos...

It can be said that all that's missing is the dark power of the bow and other [secret techniques] in the left hand, as well as the ability of a programming enthusiast.

If it ended there, it would undoubtedly just be a thoroughly enjoyable Red Stone battle, and Bai Shi could still enjoy the final victory while holding the grass-dung block.

However, the two-hour battle ended with the opponent disconnecting, thus ruining the life of Soul Five Bai Shi.

As the message "[Connection error has occurred, you will return to the original world]" appeared on the device, Bai Shi suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died on the spot.

However, when Bai Shi opened his eyes again, he realized that he had transmigrated to this strange world with the Cheat Engine, an essential tool for programming enthusiasts.

Of course, Bai Shi started growing up from childhood after transmigrating here, and sixteen years have passed since then.

Bai Shi, sixteen years old, is a student.

The White Knowledge in this world has never played the Elden Ring; he is only focused on transforming into Soul Five within the Dark Soul.

However, he could tell that he was definitely in the old thief's world, and specifically the Elden Ring, since even if he hadn't played it himself, he had seen the promotional videos.

But this world... seems to be somewhat different from the Elden Ring that Bai Shi knows.

For example, the skyscrapers around us now use strange things that are a bit off-track in terms of technology, and there are even things like pyroxene phones.

The harmonious and relaxed atmosphere in society is even more pronounced than that of the main Souls series, and even surpasses that of Magical Girl Illya in the Fate series, which is clearly abnormal.

Bai Shi quickly finished the grilled squid tentacles and opened the panel that only he could see.

Name: Bai Shi; Race: Human; Age: 16; Gender: Male.

Runes held: 26183; Remaining Romance Points: 50
Life: 99, Concentration: 23, Endurance: 18, Strength: 22.

Dexterity: 16, Intelligence: 31, Faith: 9, Sensitivity: 8.

This week's romance task: Please complete one kiss (Evaluation: You're a lowly host; you should start with the basics!)
Unlocked achievements: 'First kiss experience', 'Sorry, you're a good person', 'Let's have a good time tonight', 'Love'...

(Comment: Still flipping through achievements? You've only unlocked two or three of the most basic ones, and you still dare to flip through them?)
This panel is Bai Shi's biggest secret, and also his cheat code—a romance system that's bound to the Cheat Engine.

Yes, the ability is like having cheat codes, but the price is getting rid of girls...

(End of this chapter)