I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

Unfortunately not.

The latter is limited by the laptop, while the former... Yukino Yukinoshita, who is still staring at her back, is the fence blocking her way.

Kasumigaoka Utaha can proudly say that her combat prowess is basically zero.

So, just thinking about that useless pile of fat on her chest, it's obvious that the success rate of unplugging his internet cable in front of Yukino Yukinoshita and the Virtual Research Institute is less than 10%; and whether she succeeds or not, she will be caught and interrogated afterward, putting herself in the worst possible situation.

When a writer is writing the beginning of a novel, he should also consider whether the ending and the process will be good or bad.

Since she couldn't stop the duel in front of them, and because asking questions had made Yukino Yukinoshita target her, Kasumigaoka Utaha had no choice but to temporarily leave Virtual Research and find another way outside.

As for communicating with them properly and asking them to stop the arena match first, otherwise Tenkuji Yu will be in danger?

Who would do something so inefficient and troublesome!

Anyway, Kasumigaoka Utaha had tried it, and even if she laid the notebook open on the table, her mother couldn't see the contents. She would then completely forget about the notebook. After all, memory manipulation and keeping secrets were two of the most proficient techniques of the "Invisible Controller X".

If they can't see the most concrete evidence with their own eyes, the so-called "danger warning" is just the ravings of a mentally ill beauty.

Even if she could get past the bespectacled otaku president, Yukino Yukinoshita wouldn't easily believe her; and what Kasumigaoka Utaha lacks most right now is time and trust.

"Is cutting off the main power supply the only option left...? But who knows where the power supply room is in the club building, and how do we turn it off?!"

She quickly made her way through the bustling crowd and strode confidently down the quieter corridor. She lowered her head slightly, letting her long hair fall down, hiding her conflicted and troubled expression in the shadows.

"Or we could sneak back, rush over and unplug the cable when they're not looking, and then escape before they can react..."

Run away? Unless she has the physique of a rugby player, she'll definitely be caught red-handed.

While praying that someone's heart wouldn't be pierced so soon, Kasumigaoka Utaha opened her notebook, trying to find a glimmer of hope from this strange item, otherwise she would just lie there and wait to die.

Unexpectedly, this one look revealed the source of hope.

"At 1:35 PM, you asked Yi Jiezhai about the safety of the equipment..."

At 1:36 PM, Tenkuji Yu realized Yuuki Asuna's true identity...

"At 1:37 PM, you left the Virtual Game Research Club and headed to the power distribution room on the basement floor. The lock on the door there had been broken for a long time, and the way to cut off the power was on the wall..."

"The compiler has been found to rewrite fate, and is hereby granted a one-time reward: Seamless (status)."

"Perfectly Seamless (State) (One-Time Use): Distorts the cognitive foundations of all witnesses, making any action taken by the host and any impact caused by it appear as perfectly seamless facts..."

"The mission is nearing completion. Editors, please continue your efforts and twist the fate of the next chapter."

"Compiler? What a ridiculously childish title..."

After quickly scanning the contents, Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but sneer and curl her lip in disdain.

Even so, the irritation and panic on her face unconsciously turned into relief, and she very obediently quickened her pace, heading towards the basement.

Now, Kasumigaoka Utaha can only unconditionally believe the contents of the notebook.

Since the equation for rewriting fate had already been established by some great being, she quickly shifted the questions troubling her mind from the future, which was about to plunge her into the abyss, to the notebook in front of her.

"That 37-point record is completely different from the other records; it's practically teaching me how to complete the mission..."

"But the problem is, is 'Existence X' really that kind? Did it warn me when I was about to fail, or when I was about to succeed?... Damn it, if we start thinking about conspiracy theories, this will never end!"

Taking a deep breath to calm her agitated emotions, Kasumigaoka Utaha ignored the curious gazes of others and descended the stairs as quickly as possible.

"Next, there's that thing called a status... Is it similar to a skill in a game? If it's a one-time use... like a spell scroll?"

Before her debut, she read all sorts of novels to gather information, so she naturally knew some things about this subject.

As she walked, she glanced at her notebook and tentatively said to herself:

'Usage status.'

"Already used".

A line of jet-black text answered her, then vanished instantly.

Feeling nothing amiss in her body, Kasumigaoka Utaha looked around, then suddenly kicked the wall hard, gritting her teeth fiercely as she said:

Screw your damn fate!

Although my feet hurt a bit from the reaction force, I felt much better—like writing a four-thousand-word draft that didn't need any revisions in an hour, I suddenly felt a sense of clarity.

After having her fun, Kasumigaoka Utaha wiped the sweat from her forehead with a look of satisfaction before observing the reactions of the people around her.

...Well, there was absolutely no reaction; it didn't even glance at me.

Just like how no one cares about dust blown by the wind, and the feeling is completely different from when it's off, this is the experience of going anywhere without anyone noticing you...

I don't know how long it's been since I felt that way.

"As expected, this laptop is no joke."

After a moment of reflection, a deep sense of fear immediately welled up in my heart.

Kasumigaoka Utaha bit her full lips hard, trying to suppress the trembling that came from deep within her body.

"This thing truly possesses power. Besides altering our perceptions, it can definitely do even more terrifying things..."

Many things can only be truly understood and felt through personal experience.

For example, bungee jumping, giving a speech on stage, or the day before a deadline or the release date...

The story of Lord Ye's love of dragons is everywhere; humans are the kind of creatures who, once they've been hurt, won't truly take fear to heart.

Since receiving the notebook, Kasumigaoka Utaha has experienced enough, yet the various unknowns that keep attacking her are like a bottomless cave.

The further you go, the more profound and ingrained the fear becomes.

"In that case, we've found the reason why Tenkuji Yu is so omnipotent. He can definitely get rewards from 'Existence X'... Forget about his national champion swordsmanship or his glowing dishes, maybe he's even using this almost invisible state to do some shady things..."

Subconsciously pulling her collar tighter, lost in increasingly complex and dark fantasies, Kasumigaoka Utaha walked down to the basement floor with a livid face. In the dim and gloomy corridor, the half-open iron door of the electrical room came into view.

Remembering that she was in danger of "falling into the abyss in the future," she was stunned for a moment, then shook her head vigorously to shake off those messy thoughts and focused her attention completely on the task at hand.

After glancing at the contents of her notebook and confirming that Yuu Tenkuji was still locked in a fierce battle with Asuna Yuuki, with no clear victor yet, Kasumigaoka Utaha looked up at the camera, made a face, and then strode into the electrical room.

Chapter 162 Oh my god, the protagonist hit a woman! (12/55)

A hypothetical world.

As if ravaged by a herd of wild boars, the once lush and fertile grassland was now a scene of devastation.

The culprits behind this tragic situation were the two swordsmen who fought from east to west and from north to south.

The sound of metal clashing rang out continuously.

The gusts of wind whipped up by the sword blade raged relentlessly.

The sword techniques and their dazzling effects burst forth like fireworks, yet amidst the brilliant clashes, they were relentless, deadly attacks aimed at the opponent's vitals.

The slender swords fell like rain, stretching endlessly.

The sword stood firm and unmoving, like a mountain.

Clang—!

With a forceful upward thrust of her wrist, Yuu Tenkuji once again blocked the attack of the male rapier user, who had attacked countless times before. She then suddenly tilted her head, narrowly dodging the sword tip that had almost tattooed her cheek, and a bead of cold sweat slid down her forehead.

Something's not right...

This situation is getting increasingly wrong!

In the blink of an eye, the rapier user, whose attack had failed, assumed a gymnastic recovery posture, his light steps swiftly sweeping across the grass. His massive body, like a wind sprite, dissipated all the reaction force in mid-air and landed steadily.

Undeterred, like a possessive woman determined to hunt down the scumbag to the ends of the earth, he showed no intention of resting and charged at Tenkuji Yu once more, sword in hand.

He was forced to pick up his one-handed sword, frowning as he blocked the waves of lightning-fast attacks. He sensed that his opponent's movements were much more agile than when they first clashed, and he could no longer be as at ease as before.

Something's not right!

Just as he finally got used to his unfamiliar body and gradually brought out his full potential, the opponent's unlimited stamina in the arena became his advantage, while he himself became the testing ground to help him regain his form.

The battle could have ended at any time, but as it dragged on, Tenkuji Yu found that his chances of winning were gradually decreasing—even though he had used 70% of his strength, he still couldn't find an opportunity to break through this sword light!

How could a bearded uncle on the street who challenged someone be so strong? He was almost on par with the guy who seemed to be using cheat codes.

Why are this bearded uncle's movements becoming more and more girlish? For example, his habit of pigeon-toed toes and the shyness when he almost bumps into someone's chest while playfully hitting them.

Why did this bearded man's attacking and sprinting posture seem so familiar? It was as if I had seen him wield his rapier countless times and had been deeply moved and amazed by it.

"So, this is really not right!"

Tenkuji Yu gritted his teeth and shouted this in his heart.

The bearded man in front of him was sent flying by his sword, but because his body in the game was not as strong as in reality, he was left dangling on one leg and falling backward uncontrollably.

In this posture, no sword technique can cancel the stiffness; the only way to regain balance is by recovering the body upon contact with the ground.

The bearded man in mid-air did not miss this brief opportunity.

He narrowed his large, bell-like eyes, then suddenly took the hilt of his sword from his waist and threw it forcefully towards Tenkuji Yu as if venting his anger.

Even without skill effects, and without being able to use any skills, Yuu Tenkuji can easily deflect it with a wave of his hand.

But the instant his hand swept past his eyes, a jolt of danger surged up his spine, and three words suddenly appeared in his mind.

"We've fallen for their trap!"

Yuu Tenkuji's eyes widened instinctively, her dark pupils shrinking to pinpoints as she looked at the scenery blocked by her arm.

The ears replaced the eyes, taking in all the information of that moment into the mind.

On the other side.

I heard footsteps crunching on the grass.

They heard the drumming noise as their clothes fluttered in the wind.

I heard the sound of wind breaking through the air.

They also heard the light yet steady breaths of someone pouring all their power into the sword.

Then came a clear shout that had been suppressed for a long time and finally had the chance to burst forth—as if it wanted to shatter the virtual world and break through even the invisible barriers in one fell swoop.

"Drink! Aa ...

Full of heroic spirit, yet retaining the tenderness of a young girl.

It pierced the sky, yet sounded so melodious.