Absolutely legitimate Star Iron, I've awakened the Underworld System?

Bai Qiong cursed inwardly, "This system is really unreliable!"

Although with his current physical condition as a Fate Walker, forcibly tearing off his tongue shouldn't cause any major harm.

But injuries are definitely unavoidable.

Bai Qiong had no desire to experience the taste of blood filling her mouth.

He recalled the plot of the original story, and it seemed like it was time to take out his phone and call for help...?

In the original storyline of the game, searching for Hook, Clara, Seele, and Linco will trigger various different story events.

Bai Qiong took out her phone, turned on the screen, and prepared to search her contact list for someone who could help her out of this predicament. Who should she contact...?

As Bai Qiong was pondering, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind:

[Master, don't worry, someone will be here soon. Just bear with it a little longer; there's no need to contact them by phone.]

"Um?"

Bai Qiong was taken aback. What did the system mean by this? Was there some hidden plot?

A sense of curiosity arose in his heart: who could it be?

Bai Qiong waited patiently for a while longer.

Just then, a figure walked over from the roadside.

The person was wearing thick clothes, covering himself completely, so his face was not visible.

Who could it be...?

Bai Qiong pondered this, his gaze fixed intently on the figure.

As the person drew closer, Bai Qiong finally saw her face clearly.

She was a girl wearing a cute blue winter outfit, paired with blue tights, and a white fluffy cat-ear hat on her head.

She has adorable blonde hair and a round face, making her look very cute.

Ling Ke?!

Bai Qiong recognized her at a glance: the explorer from the Belloberg family, the youngest girl in the Landau family.

He quickly waved his arms, trying to get Lingke's attention.

At the same time, he tried to open his mouth to shout, but because his tongue was stuck, he could only make a series of indistinct "woo-woo" sounds.

"Oh, isn't this Mr. Shirakura? What brings you here...?"

Ling Ke noticed Bai Qiong's unusual behavior. She quickly walked over and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Bai Qiong felt a little embarrassed, but didn't know how to explain.

He could only wave his hand, pointing to the spot where the railing and tongue were joined, and then to a water bottle hanging from Ling Ke's waist.

In the original storyline of the game, Reiko helped the protagonist separate his tongue from the railing by pouring hot water from the kettle onto his tongue.

Lingke looked in the direction Bai Qiong was pointing and also noticed her water bottle.

She paused for a moment, as if she understood something. Ling Ke picked up the kettle and gently shook it.

The kettle was empty; there was no hot water. She stared at the empty kettle, her brow furrowing slightly as she fell into deep thought.

"wait."

Lingke suddenly spoke up.

Then, to Bai Qiong's astonishment, she slowly lifted the hem of her winter dress.

this......

What kind of operation is this?!

Bai Qiong stared wide-eyed, completely unable to comprehend Ling Ke's actions.

However, what surprised Bai Qiong even more was yet to come. Ling Ke gently placed the empty spout of the kettle under her skirt, covering her crotch.

Then, she placed her other hand on it. "Hmm..."

Lingke's cheeks began to flush, and she made some soft, strange noises.

Bai Qiong's eyes widened even more; he felt his worldview had been severely shaken.

This...this...she wouldn't be...

Bai Qiong couldn't believe his eyes; he even wondered if he was hallucinating.

Time passed second by second, and Lingke's cheeks grew redder and redder, and her breathing became somewhat rapid.

Finally, under Bai Qiong's almost petrified gaze, Ling Ke stopped moving.

She slowly took the water bottle out from under her skirt. Bai Qiong looked closely and saw that the previously empty water bottle was now almost half full...

A semi-transparent liquid?!

Bai Qiong was completely dumbfounded; he felt like his brain was no longer functioning properly.

What... what on earth is going on?!

Ling Ke's cheeks were so red they looked like they were about to bleed. She lowered her head, not daring to look Bai Qiong in the eye.

"Um...this...should...be okay, right?"

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She stammered, her voice barely audible. Bai Qiong opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found herself unable to utter a single word.

He felt as if something was blocking his throat, which was extremely uncomfortable.

Ling carefully handed the water bottle to Bai Qiong and said softly:

"You...you try it."

Bai Qiong mechanically took the kettle, staring blankly at the liquid inside that emitted a faint warmth and a strange smell.

He felt his worldview crumbling. Could this... this really work...?!

Bai Qiong screamed frantically in his heart, but he had no other choice.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, brought the kettle to his lips, and gently poured the liquid onto his stuck tongue.

"hiss·

A warm sensation instantly spread throughout my mouth, accompanied by an indescribable feeling...

"Sweet? Is this the taste of a young girl?" Bai Qiong's taste buds were stimulated like never before. He felt as if his tongue was being enveloped by a magical force and was slowly detaching from the railing.

It...it really works?!

Although the result was fine, the process was...

Bai Qiong was filled with shock and disbelief. He never expected that Ling Ke would help him in this way.

As her tongue gradually separated from the railing, Bai Qiong's feelings became increasingly complicated.

He felt relieved, embarrassed, and a little...

An indescribable feeling

Finally, after a long wait, Bai Qiong's tongue was completely freed from the railing.

"call...."

He breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling as if he had been reborn.

Bai Qiong turned her head and looked at Ling Ke, who was standing to the side with her cheeks still as red as a ripe apple.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to start.

"Um... thank you."

In the end, Bai Qiong could only manage a dry thank you.

Ling Ke lowered her head and gently shook it, her voice barely audible.

"No...you're welcome."

The atmosphere became a little awkward, and neither of them knew what to say.

"Um... I... I have something to do, so I'll be going now..."

Lingke suddenly spoke, then turned to leave.

"and many more!"

Bai Qiong quickly called out to her.

"W-what's wrong?"

Ling Ke stopped and turned around, looking at Bai Qiong with some confusion.

Bai Qiong looked at Ling Ke, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Um... Ling Ke, have you recently played a game called... 'Ether Frontier'?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Ke looked up in surprise: "Eh? How did you know?"

really!

Bai Qiong thought to himself. It seems that Ling Ke's abnormality is also related to this "Ether Front".

“Then that’s it.” Bai Qiong sighed and said, “The game ‘Ether Front’ is currently… problematic.”

Ling Ke blinked, looking completely bewildered. "A problem? What problem?"

Bai Qiong organized his thoughts and began to explain to Ling Ke, "This game...it seems to affect the player's mind, making them...well...how should I put it, more...open?"

He tried to use euphemisms, because it would be too shameful to say things like "leading people to depravity".

Then, Bai Qiong briefly explained the cause and effect, including the appearance of the underworld meme and his special ability: after defeating the opponent, he could dispel a portion of the underworld meme for the opponent.

He mentioned Hilva and Pera, telling Lynch that they were also affected by the "Etheric Front" and that he had "purified" them.