Just a magical girl who picks up trash

"Who? Who's talking?"

To be honest, he had just experienced a life-and-death battle. Now, a series of electronic sounds suddenly rang in his ears without any warning, which was obviously not a good thing. Yu Huan didn't care about the blood on his body at the moment. He jumped up from the ground and picked up the weapon on the ground... It was the half of the steel bar he had picked up before. Then he looked around with a vigilant face.

"...Could it be that I heard it wrong?"

The atmosphere instantly became quiet. After three full minutes, Yu Huan didn't feel any movement around her. Just as she was about to relax, the cold electronic sound suddenly rang out in her ears again:

'System self-test complete, do you want to power on the computer?'

"Again?!"

It was impossible to think it was an illusion now. Yu Huan immediately looked around, his expression becoming more alert as he spoke:

"Who? Who's talking? Come out!"

The next second, her originally hopeless question was answered!

"Reply OK, the system is starting up..."

"Om~~"

A light blue light suddenly appeared in front of Yu Huan's eyes. Before she could subconsciously stab out with the steel bar in her hand, the light had gradually gathered and finally turned into a light blue light curtain that appeared in front of Yu Huan.

“Beep, beep, beep~~~”

As the sound of a power-on device rang out, a progress bar on the bush gradually filled up. When the progress bar reached 100%, the familiar electronic sound rang out again the next second:

"Booting completed, all functions confirmed to be normal!"

Then the light screen changed again, and a string of golden characters slowly appeared along with an electronic sound:

"Hello, Master. The Scavenger System is dedicated to serving you. Please give us your instructions!"

"Scavenger...system?"

What was that? Yu Huan looked at the light screen in front of him with a confused look in his eyes. Then, the next second, his pupils suddenly contracted as if he had thought of something, and he blurted out words of extreme shock almost instantly:

"Are you the kind of system described in Yuanyuan's novels, commonly known as the "golden finger plug-in" that is essential for those who travel to other worlds?! And you are my system?!"

"...Yes, Master, I am your system!"

There was a strange silence for two seconds before the system gave this answer. However, Yu Huan immediately asked another question, which instantly silenced the system again!

"Then how are you going to trick me?"

'...'

There was another long silence, as if trying to understand Yu Huan's words. After a long while, the system said calmly in a calm electronic voice:

"The first rule of the system is to prioritize the safety of the master, so the system will never do anything to harm the master!"

So, to trick you or something... Master, you are definitely overthinking it!

"Huh? Is that so?"

However, Yu Huan was skeptical about the system's words:

"But I remember that the system's first principle is to deceive its own owner, right?"

'...'

Which little bitch said something like that? Call her over and I'll definitely beat her to death!

"Master, you misunderstood. The system will meet all your requirements and will never do anything that harms your interests!"

The system makes a guarantee again!

"Uh... okay, I believe you!"

So what's with that reluctant expression on your face?

"...By the way, what system did you just say you were?"

"...Master, this system is called the Scavenger System!"

"Oh, the scavenger system... what's it for?"

Yu Huan decisively said that she didn't understand what a scavenger was. Before the system could explain its role to her, Yu Huan immediately asked:

"Can you summon various anime characters like in 2D novels?"

The system answered decisively:

'Master, the system does not have this function!'

"Then can you exchange for abilities from various anime, novels, and movies?"

"...Master, the system does not have this function!"

"Then... can you exchange for various magical items?"

"...Master, the system does not have this function!"

"...Do you have anything to eat?"

"...Master, the system..."

“There’s no such feature, right?”

Yu Huan shook his head speechlessly. Just as he was about to say something, the system retorted:

"No, this system is trying to say that there is food in the system backpack, but it's all raw meat!"

"..."

Now it was Yu Huan's turn to remain silent for a long time. He then looked at the system with sincerity and asked earnestly:

"Then... what's your use?"

'...'

Hold on, hold on, this is your master, you can't hit him, otherwise he will be destroyed both physically and spiritually!

Resisting the urge to kill the master, the system replied in a calm, yet inexplicably cold tone:

"This system is called the Scavenger System. Its main function is to scavenger. The specific functions... you can explore on your own!"

Tsk, I was kind enough to give you a quick beginner's guide, but now it seems... it's more memorable if you learn it yourself!

Well, this is also for the master's good!

"Uh... explore on your own... but you could at least tell me how to explore!" Looking at the translucent and completely intangible blue light screen in front of him, Yu Huan felt that this thing... should not be a touch screen, right?

However, it turned out that...she was wrong!

'The owner can choose between mind control and manual control. Mind control means freely controlling the system in the mind, while manual control means clicking on the light screen in front of the eyes to control it!'

As he said this, the light blue screen changed again, and five golden options arranged in a five-pointed star appeared in front of Yu Huan's eyes, with the names of these options written on each of them: Spirit Object Exploration, Repair and Transformation, Universal Magic Modification, Non-European Lottery, and Spirit Coin Mall!

"..."

After silently staring at the light screen in front of him for a long time, Yu Huan reached out and gently clicked the spiritual object exploration option:

'Spirit Exploration (LV1): Consumes 1 Spirit Coin per minute after activation, and can detect usable materials within a ten-meter radius of the owner!'

"..."

Next……

'Repair and Transformation LV1: Items identified by the system as spiritual objects can be repaired and transformed by the system. The spiritual coins consumed for repair and transformation will depend on the situation (LV1 level limit: the integrity of the transformed item must be above 80%!)'

"..."

'Universal Magic Modification: Designate an item, consume energy crystals to repair and modify it. The modified item is random, and the level is the level of the consumed energy crystal!'

"..."

'African-European Lottery: When you take the postgraduate entrance examination, you will be asked whether you are European or African. You can draw a random item by spending a fixed amount of spirit coins. The item category is: any item!'

"..."

'Spirit Coin Mall LV1: You can purchase items and parts for existing spirit creatures. Please refer to the item prices for your own reference!'

"..."

Silently watching the introductions to the system's capabilities, Yu Huan remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a breath. He then looked at the system expressionlessly and said,

"...I think I know what system you are!"

'...'

You know it, but what does that look of pity and resignation mean?

"So we're just garbage collectors, right?"

"...Master, this is called scavenging, or in a way, recycling!"

The system proposed corrections, but Yu Huan remained expressionless!

"So you're just a trash picker, right?"

"...Yes, Master, you are right!"

Even though you see everything but don’t say it out loud, you are still my most respected master!

"Okay, let's go!"

"...Where are you going?"

The sudden turn of events made the system unable to react for a while, and the entire light screen looked at Yu Huan in a daze, not knowing what was going on.

"Pick up the trash!"

Yu Huan had a matter-of-fact expression on his face:

“Isn’t that your primary function?”

'...'

Hold on, hold on, impulse is the devil!

"...Master, this system is a scavenger system, not a garbage collecting system!"

"...So what's the difference between scavenging and picking up trash?"

'...'

Hold on, hold on... Hold on, don't stop this system, this system will kill the master today!

...Of course that was impossible, so the system finally chose to endure it, and then tried to speak to Yu Huan in a calm tone:

"Master, because you previously defeated a Level 3 beast, you successfully provided energy for the system startup and also obtained a lot of materials and spirit coins. In addition, considering your current environment and your... strength, the system recommends that you first make some adjustments!"

At least you should be fully equipped when picking up trash!

"...So this is why this thing turned out like this!"

After taking a look at the corpse of the Armored Tiger on the ground, Yu Huan finally understood why this big brother became like this. It turned out that his own system had 'touched the corpse'!

"You're right, sharpening the knife doesn't delay the chopping of wood. I'm really too weak!"

Being weak is not something to be ashamed of. Everyone starts out weak, so Yu Huan gladly accepted the system's subtle dissuasion. He then opened the system backpack as instructed, and saw the items listed there. The system also provided an explanation at the appropriate time:

'Energy Crystal (LV3) x 1: Can be used for magic modification, can be sold, value: 1,000 Spirit Coins!'

　'10 pieces of armored tiger meat, can be used for repair and modification, can be sold, value: 100 spirit coins per piece!'

　'Iron Tiger Armor Plates x 20, can be used for repair and modification, can be sold, value: 300 Spirit Coins each!'

　'Iron Tiger Heart (Broken) x 1, can be repaired and remodeled, can be sold, value: 800 Spirit Coins!'

Current Spirit Coin Value: 1,200 (earned from dismembering and selling the scraps of the Armored Tiger's flesh!)

'Newbie Gift Pack: Contains the supplies needed for newbies to get started. Click to open it!'

Five items plus 1,200 spirit coins. Yu Huan looked at them with interest for a while but did not make a decision directly. Instead, he asked the system:

"Hmm... I still don't quite understand the system's functions. Do you have any suggestions on how to use the system with these things?"

Pretending to know when you don't will only make you suffer in the end. Yu Huan still hasn't figured out the function of the system, so he naturally won't mess around and waste his limited supplies. Therefore, asking the system right now is undoubtedly the best way!

'Master, do you need the system to formulate a usage plan?'

The system was obviously very grateful for Yu Huan's trust. Almost as soon as Yu Huan nodded, the system on the other side decisively gave an answer!

After reading the system's suggestions, Yu Huan nodded immediately and snapped his fingers without hesitation:

"That's right, let's do it!"