With the ability to transform, I am a judge.

The 'Savings Backpack' will be temporarily closed and will be reopened upon returning to 'Abyss Paradise'.

[Teleportation initiated...]

As expected, he was struck hard on the back of the head, and his vision went black instantly.

------Dividing line------

As consciousness gradually returned, Yang Li found himself sitting in a small alleyway in the city, realizing that this wasn't the place where he had died. Could it be that the teleportation to 'Abyss Paradise' was random? With this question in mind, Yang Li stood up, preparing to walk out of the alley.

"I hope it won't spread to other countries."

Although 'Abyss Paradise' directly granted each contractor the ability to speak fluent Earth languages, Yang Li had no money in his pocket. How was he going to get home in an unfamiliar place?

Standing at the edge of the alley, Yang Li narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the relatively bustling city before him. All he saw were people of Asian descent, and the sounds he heard were fluent Mandarin Chinese; this must be a city in China.

"Could it be that only part of the city was destroyed, so things are still the same here? Let's go see if there's any news about it."

Just as he took one step out, 'Abyss Paradise' suddenly reacted, and a dark blue title board popped up in front of Yang Li. The moment he finished reading the main content, Yang Li felt his mind go blank, unsure of how to react.

[The original world of the Judges has been completely destroyed. Tests have shown that the Judges do not possess the ability to survive on a semi-collapsed planet. Therefore, the Judges are now being deployed to the Contractor Supply World No. 1, 'Abyss Paradise'.]

[The judge's identity has been assigned as 'Shadow Demon,' a top international bounty hunter. His real name is Yang Li.]

Backpacks containing various identification documents and necessary equipment have been distributed. Judges, please check your mail!

Yang Li remained silent, only picking up the backpack that had suddenly appeared in front of him and fallen to the ground, unzipping it and starting to check his identification and the so-called necessary equipment.

ID card, student ID, bank card, mobile phone, medical insurance card... there are quite a few things, but not many of them are useful to Yang Li. Only the ID card, bank card and mobile phone are the most important.

Without any property ownership certificate or similar documents, she doesn't own a single property in this world, so it seems she'll have to rent a place.

With a wry smile, Yang Li took out some cash from his backpack and then put it on.

She had originally planned to use her growing resources to find her parents who might still be alive, but now that the world has been destroyed, even if they were still alive, their fate is uncertain.

She only hoped they would be chosen like her, and have another chance to live, only then could they possibly meet again. To give birth to someone with such special talent, the two of them must be extraordinary, right?

Stepping out of the alley, she planned to buy some clothes first, and then rent a suitable house, since judging from the previous trial missions, the activity funds given by 'Abyss Paradise' would definitely not be much.

Naturally beautiful Yang Li quickly changed into casual clothes and began searching for an apartment in the streets and alleys. She had a SIM card in her phone, with the same number as before, but some contacts were no longer reachable.

Once online, Yang Li began browsing online housing information, but searching everywhere was far too inefficient. After some time, she found a very suitable place to live on a relatively professional rental website.

Not far from here, after sending a rental application via mobile phone, Yang Li checked her phone again about 20 minutes later and saw that an elderly couple who had chosen to rent the apartment had replied.

This concerned her future housing situation, so she took it seriously and made the call without hesitation.

"Hello, are you the owner of apartment 302, Building 3, Sunshine Garden? I'd like to rent this apartment. Would it be convenient for us to chat?"

When facing strangers, most people unconsciously maintain a degree of vigilance (except for those who are naturally naive), and girls are generally more likely to make people lower their guard. An elderly woman's voice came from the other end of the phone, and she spoke as politely as Yang Li.

They agreed to meet at the apartment for rent. Yang Li headed towards the location, and soon a decent-looking apartment building came into view. It seemed the elderly couple lived in the same complex, as there were two elderly people waiting at the entrance.

Yang Li dialed the number, and the elderly woman's phone rang brightly. She hung up before the other party could answer and then walked over directly.

"Hello, my name is Yang Li, I am a college student, and we just talked on the phone."

"Hmm, he seems like a very reliable child. Come with us, let's look around and talk."

Watching the elderly couple take the lead, Yang Li narrowed his eyes slightly. Their steps were unsteady and their stances unsteady; they clearly lacked fighting ability. Confirming that it wasn't a trap, Yang Li smiled and followed behind them.

“This was originally the house we prepared for our daughter, but she went to university in Beijing, so the house is now empty. Since you are about the same age as my daughter, if you are sure you want to rent this room, we will rent it to you at a lower price.”

The old lady's smile was kind, as if she saw her daughter's shadow in Yang Li; family affection is arguably one of the most important emotions in the world. Yang Li smiled and nodded, looking at the room's furnishings—two bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen, and one bathroom—a very nice house.

There was no feeling of being monitored, and the elderly couple's affection was genuine. Yang Li was also happy to rent a nice place, after all, she couldn't let herself suffer, right? In the end, they agreed on 600 RMB per month for a year.

Having received the keys and seen the two elderly people off, Yang Li changed into an apron and picked up a feather duster. A bit of a clean freak, she prepared to thoroughly clean all the rooms, hoping to also clear away the gloom in her heart.

This world isn't her original world; it looks both familiar and strange. She's going to live here! 'Abyss Paradise' is said to be omnipotent; it can probably resurrect others too, right?

Since we can't find it back, let's try to revive it. There's always a way. Dwelling on grief will only lead to nothing. We still need to find our home; after all, we have everything we need there…

Chapter 41, Section 41: Kaneki the Little Angel

Chapter 41: Kaneki the Little Angel

Sitting on the bed, Yang Li sensed the differences in his body and pondered for a moment. His body's perception of the outside world was extremely sensitive, far superior to before, and this change had already occurred in the 'Abyss Paradise'.

She was busy preparing, buying medicine to heal her injuries, and didn't have time to check on the situation. She raised her right hand and gently poked the black scythe mark on the back of her left hand; a ghostly blue light appeared before her.

Yang Li sighed softly. Just as she had expected, she was now certain that the Dream Card possessed a certain degree of intelligence. She couldn't examine the card now, but granting it skills was definitely unusual and must come at a price.

[Sword Mastery LV: 2] [Ninjutsu Mastery LV: 5]...

There were only two techniques, but these two things shouldn't have appeared in the first place, since the 'Sake Virtue Mai' card was destroyed... Silently leaving the comfortable bed, Yang Li looked at the time on his phone; the five-day rest period in the real world was almost over.

These past few days she has been getting used to the sudden appearance of the technique, which is completely different from using cards. This is an ability imposed on the body, while using cards feels like she has been through countless trials and tribulations, and is naturally and incredibly familiar with the feeling of combat.

[We are about to return to the 'Abyss Paradise'. Judges, please be aware of any witnesses nearby!]

[All electronic surveillance devices surrounding the judge have malfunctioned... No surveillance devices detected!]

[We are about to enter a new 'dimensional world'. Judges, please prepare in advance! Teleportation initiation...]

With a 'thud' in her head, Yang Li's vision was instantly plunged into boundless darkness, and a throbbing pain shot through the back of her head.

------Dividing line------

As her vision gradually cleared, Yang Li found herself back in 'Abyss Paradise,' standing in the center of her personal room. Looking at the scythe mark on the back of her hand, she knew that this time she might receive the so-called 'judgment order.'

Yang Li didn't know if there would be other judges on the mission, nor did she know what kind of people would break the rules, but these unknowns made her excited.

[Judge's current level: LV.4. A group teleportation will take place at the teleportation plaza in one hour. Please proceed to the assembly point as soon as possible! Information regarding the 'Dimensional World' will be released 15 minutes in advance!]

Fifteen minutes is a bit tight, and there won't be enough time to make any preparations... As for an hour, it's okay, Yang Li can use it to do one thing.

With his right hand outstretched, eight transparent crystals, taken from his 'savings backpack', lay quietly in Yang Li's hand. These were all source crystals (small). Originally, there should have been only five, but like the two techniques, they had appeared suddenly without anyone noticing.

Special Talent: Dream Transformation

Type: Special

Rank: EX (Talent ranks range from D to SSS, while EX represents abilities that are completely beyond the evaluation limit)

Effect (Active Use): Consumes a certain number of Source Crystals (the stronger the Judge, the more is required), allowing you to randomly draw a 'Dream Card' corresponding to a female character from countless dimensional worlds. Using the card will grant the Judge the abilities and equipment of the character corresponding to that card, but this is limited by the Judge's own power; the card's rank cannot exceed the Judge's own!

Note: Only one card can be used at a time, and it cannot be replaced at will. The cooldown period is 1 day!

Note: Attributes, skills, and equipment that far exceed the Judge rank will be forcibly sealed!

Note: This skill is an active talent skill, so it can be used regardless of cooldown and seal, but the cost is extremely high!

Opening the talent interface, Yang Li clicked on the 'Existing Cards' option and retrieved the 'Shude Mai' card, which had developed cracks and lost its luster. Clearly, both the skill's abilities and the three extra source crystals (small) originated from this card.

"Thank you for your continued protection. I will restore you once I have more Source Crystals."

Putting away the card 'Dream Transformation: Mai Shutoku', Yang Li clicked on the 'Draw Card' option. As before, countless cards floated around, containing numerous otaku's wives, some of whom possessed terrifying combat power.

The extraction device in the lower right corner was marked with 8 source crystals (small), indicating the cost required for this extraction. Yang Li smiled slightly and pressed down with his free left hand.

Countless different cards flashed before his eyes, finally settling on a blue-quality card, the character engraved on it looking quite familiar to Yang Li.

As a rather unsuccessful otaku, Yang Li felt she had seen this character before, but he seemed somewhat different from what she remembered...

【Dream Transformation: Kaneki Ken (Blue)】

Source: The Judge's Special Talent, the Dimensional World 'Tokyo Ghoul'

Durability: None (This item is extremely special and cannot be easily destroyed or damaged)

Equipment requirement: Possess the special talent 'Dream Transformation'!

Rating: 103 (Blue-grade items have a rating of 51-150)

Effects: Grants bonuses to some of the character's attributes, the special equipment 'Ghoul Mask', the skills 'Ghoul Body', 'High-Speed ​​Regeneration', and 'Half-Kakuja', and the technique 'Mixed Martial Arts Mastery LV.3', etc.

Hint: The card tier corresponds to the character it contains!

Warning: This character is a defective character; the only two edible foods are 'human flesh' and 'coffee'!

Note: All cards can have their defects fixed at 'Abyss Paradise', but additional Source Crystals will be required!

Synopsis: Originally an ordinary student, an accident transformed him into a unique individual, neither human nor ghoul. During his time at Aogiri Tree, his skills were honed, and his strength increased dramatically… As the 'Child of the World,' protected by destiny, he gains +20 to Charm and +20 to Luck in the world of 'Tokyo Ghoul'!

Price: ??? (This item is a product of a special talent and cannot be traded.)

"This is... a female version of Kaneki Ken?!"

Pale, waist-length hair, a slender figure with a rather graceful curve, and four thick, scarlet kagune bared behind her, sending chills down one's spine. A strikingly attractive face, with a mask hanging from her chin by a strong, thin thread—the all-too-familiar ghoul mask.

Yang Li didn't know much about the subsequent development of Kaneki Ken's life. She had only watched the first two seasons of the anime and knew that Kaneki Ken became a ghoul detective afterward. She didn't know the specific details, but there was no doubt that Kaneki Ken was very strong. Even if he was White Kaneki, he would at least be a top-tier first-order ghoul!

Not to mention that Kaneki-chan also has a special skill called 'Half-Kakuja', which, once used, would probably boost Kaneki-chan's combat power to the second tier! Although he would lose his mind and become a beast that only knows how to attack, he would still be undeniably strong.

"The only problem is that ghouls have a drawback: they can only eat humans and consume coffee... Wait, I also have this!"

A high-end syringe, retrieved from the 'storage space,' lay quietly in Yang Li's hand. The transformation officially began from this moment!

Section 42, Chapter Forty-Two: Art is an Explosion

Chapter 42: Art is an Explosion

(A new volume, a new beginning. I'll try to reach a pace of three updates a day before finishing this volume. I hope everyone will offer suggestions. For example, suggestions on equipment, and which characters I can transform into. Thank you!)

There's a 98% chance of obtaining the potential of a Tier 2 peak Undead King and the ability to eat any food, but Yang Li's two points of luck are still underwhelming. If he happens to get the remaining 2%, well, that's just... well, let's just say it's not going to work.

There's less than an hour to prepare, but I still need to get to the teleportation plaza early, and absorbing the potion might also take time. I'll give myself twenty minutes to think about how to use the potion, and whether I should try some unconventional methods.

"'Abyss Paradise', I want to know if it's possible to only have Kaneki in the card undergo the potion modification, without affecting me personally."

With her peculiar thought process, Yang Li came up with this crazy idea. She hadn't given up her identity as a human, but it seemed she was a little sorry for the little angel Kaneki in the card.

Compared to the original Kaneki Ken, this female version is definitely worthy of being called an angel.

Kaneki Kenshin in his female form looks great even from the card; his appearance is exceptionally striking, and his waist-length pale hair is very attractive. His black bodysuit, designed for combat, accentuates his already slender figure.