I'm in another world, and I start out transformed into Lancelot.

The dawn in the ideal land is as bright as gold leaf, clearly painting every peaceful corner.

The branches of the dream of peace stretch out more freely and firmly towards the sky.

And that benefactor, seemingly from beyond the stars, fulfilled her contract in the name of protection.

Like a spark that has burned itself out, carrying the pride of finally finding its goal and the satisfaction of completing its mission, it returned to the system space.

Chapter 54 Prelude to the Journey to Space (Part 1)

In the deep, dark space, a cold blue light outlined the massive geometric structure. In the stillness, only the low hum of the energy flow could be heard.

The fairy knight, radiating stardust and possessing silver hair and melting eyes, appeared like a wax figure thrown into a furnace, its outline beginning to ripple violently.

Countless tiny, shimmering particles peeled off her body and drifted away.

The detached particles did not disappear, but instead rapidly converged, spun, and compressed in front of her.

Ultimately, it coalesced into a palm-sized, semi-transparent card with a tangible star-blue aura.

The card's surface is clearly imprinted with the silhouette of the silver-haired knight standing with a spear, while the back of the card features the same circular pattern as the dragon's wings.

A soft "clang" sounded, like a superconductor being energized.

This radiant card was precisely embedded within the illustrated book that floated in the void.

The inside of the card collection was previously a blank, gray void, like an abandoned save file. Now, the card slots instantly light up!

It emits a stable and gentle glow, as if it contains an eternal star.

The moment the card was embedded into the encyclopedia—at the point where the figure had been completely stripped away—the particle stream dissipated completely.

Having returned to her original form, Halunia collapsed headfirst into the oversized sofa as if all her bones had been removed.

She lay on her back, her long, jet-black hair scattered messily across the creamy-white sofa fabric.

Those crimson eyes stared unfocused at a data stream pipe that was constantly rolling in the void, lost in thought.

"Ohh ...

"The world consciousness feedback rating is S-level! And there's even an additional special will resonance halo!"

"Lady Melsin has fully recognized us and entrusted us with the safekeeping of her Spirit Origin power! What a great start! What a great start!!"

The excited voices were like boiling water splashed on ice, unusually loud in the silence.

But the figure on the sofa... remained completely still.

The system, its eyes flashing with confusion, cautiously scanned below—at the black-haired girl who looked as if all her bones had been removed.

The frequency of the sphere's bouncing slowed significantly, and the joyful "rainbow marquee" was replaced by a soft yellow light representing "confusion."

"Harunia... Lady? Are you... unhappy?"

“…Ah…” A barely audible response drifted from deep within the sofa.

Halonia's face, buried in the soft fabric, twitched slightly, revealing half of her pale face.

Her red eyes stared unfocused at the card in the encyclopedia that was serene and shimmering with a lake-blue aura.

Her gaze seemed to pierce through the cold material of the cards, revealing Euphemia's warm smile bathed in light...

CC's domineering yet secretly affectionate gaze... those vivid, warm fragments of memories, carrying a captivating allure.

"...It's just...because I couldn't control my instincts...I involuntarily approached them."

"Now we have to run away after completing the mission... I don't know when I'll be able to go back to that world..."

"Tsk... So annoying..." The girl let out a soft tsk, filled with a deep sense of helplessness.

The system sphere suddenly lit up!

With a soft "buzz" like a light bulb being switched on, a holographic beam of light was instantly projected into the void in front of Halunia!

Within the beam of light, a delicate, rotating "globe" model radiating a blue glow rapidly took shape.

The continental plates are clearly visible on the model's surface, and a small, extremely conspicuous golden anchor point is flashing at the location of the "Japan" archipelago!

Next to the anchor point, there's also cute pixelated text: 【★ The Princess's Ideal World★ —— Coordinates locked, returning to the portal and waiting!】

"No need to worry at all!!!" The system's voice instantly rose eight octaves, filled with a boastful tone of "Praise me!"

"I've saved the coordinates perfectly! Stable! Clear! I can go back anytime, just like coming home!"

"—!" The human-shaped mass on the sofa, which seemed to have become one with the sofa, underwent a violent deformation in an instant!

Halonia practically bounced off the huge dent in the sofa.

Her smooth black hair swung violently from the large movement, and the dejection and irritability on her pale face vanished.

Instead, it was illuminated by a tremendous, unexpected surprise!

The red pupils focused instantly, precisely locking onto the shimmering golden anchor mark.

The words "★The Princess's Ideal World★" leaped into her eyes!

“Really?!” Her voice rose, filled with disbelief and a sudden surge of joy.

Halonia even leaned forward subconsciously, her slender white fingers reaching towards the floating blue model, but then stopping before touching it.

That pure smile, once etched on Melusin's face, was full of endless protection and tenderness.

At that moment, a genuine feeling spread across Halonia's pale yet suddenly revitalized face without any barriers.

Her eyebrows curved like crescent moons, and the coldness in her eyes faded, reflecting once again the garden in the morning light and those sweet smiles.

"……Very good……"

In the void, the "globe" model rotated slightly, its golden anchor points like beacons of hope.

In the girl's bright red eyes, a warm light called "the way home" was reflected.

The system sphere also flashed a soft pink light, representing "happiness," and silently swirled around Halonia.

Before long, the system sphere began to flash excitedly again.

"Energy reserves are perfectly met! Enough to draw a shiny identity card! Lady Halonia, how about an exciting first draw?"

Halonia's state was completely different from the "slime" she had been just now; her crimson eyes were now bright and alert.

His fingertips slid rapidly across a holographic screen displaying a task list in front of him, as he sifted through the information for the next target world with great interest.

"Okay, go ahead and try it." Her voice was relaxed and casual, and her gaze didn't even completely leave the screen, as if this was just a routine unpacking.

"Alright!" The system screen instantly switched to card-drawing mode.

The central virtual "card pool" is composed of a gentle white halo, within which tiny, star-like bright spots twinkle.

After a few seconds of silence, the gentle white halo in the center of the virtual card pool suddenly began to surge.

Like an invisible stone being thrown in, the soft white light was no longer still, but began to rotate rapidly, forming a radiant energy vortex.

The center of the vortex seemed to lead to some unknown dimension, with layers of light overlapping within it, like folded space, exuding a tranquil and mysterious beauty.

Halonia remained seated cross-legged on the enormous sofa, her fingertips casually tracing the task list on the holographic screen, her eyes assessing each world's description with keen interest.

Sensing the sudden change in energy fluctuations from the direction of the card pool, she merely turned her head slightly, her crimson eyes casually glancing at the surging vortex of pure light.

A hint of relaxed ease lingered on his lips as he selected the next "playground." Hmm, the animation effects were pretty good, quite dazzling.

"The Milky Way...? Or... the universe?" Halonia's fingertips traced the star-studded logo on the holographic screen with a hint of curiosity.

Chapter 55 Prelude to the Journey to Space (Part Two)

Just as the words were about to fall—

Buzz! The glow of the card pool suddenly changed from soft to a deep and clear platinum-gold radiance!

Like the first rays of dawn piercing through the morning mist, or like pure moonlight flowing through the Milky Way.

The light is gentle yet imbued with an undeniable sense of sacredness.

As the halo shifted, countless tiny, beautiful, snowflake-like specks of the underworld scattered and drifted away.

The light swirled and coalesced gracefully at its center. A clear, ethereal tinkling sound, like a golden bell jingling in a silent temple, rang out.

A card with a warm, moon-white body and flowing rose-gold shimmering edges has been elegantly revealed!

It seems to be carved from the finest ivory, blended with the morning light, exuding a noble sense of tranquility.

The moment the card was formed—as if drawn together by the "universe" and Halonia, it seemed to be imbued with a spirit.

It trembled slightly at first, then "whoosh!" it flew away with a string of shimmering stars, like the joy that a dignified young lady couldn't help but show upon first meeting someone.

Light, joyful, and full of anticipation, it flew straight towards Halunia!

Halonia was surprised and delighted by the beautiful and proactive card, and the corners of her mouth naturally turned up.

She extended her hand with a gentle smile, ready to receive this romantic gift from the universe.

Just as her fingertips were about to touch the edge of the card that shimmered with rose gold light—

Whoosh! The speeding card suddenly stopped!

Like a lady who suddenly remembers her manners before she makes a mistake, she instantly completes a textbook-perfect, elegant emergency stop.

It hovered steadily a few inches above Halunia's palm, the subtle energy breeze it created only gently ruffling her hair.

The Netherworld Stardust swirled lightly around the card, but the card itself immediately adopted a dignified and unapproachable posture, yet also carried a hint of awkwardness that it was trying hard to conceal.

It bobbed up and down slightly, as if to say with a haughty air, "Ahem! Please keep your distance, stranger!"

Halunia's finger hovered in mid-air as she looked at the suddenly aloof and refined "young lady," a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes.

The card's imagery stabilized: the background was a deep, tranquil, velvety purple cosmic space, with tiny, gently shimmering starlight.

In the center of the background stands the iconic throne reserved for the Queen of the Underworld.

It is not eerie, but rather composed of pure, flawless pale bone and magical crystals inlaid with flowing, ghostly blue light.

Its lines are graceful and noble, like a work of art meticulously crafted by a master craftsman.

Seated on the throne was a beautiful goddess of the underworld! She wore a black gown that resembled the finest night sky, flowing with the radiance of deep stardust.

Her signature, smooth, shiny blonde hair hung down her back, the ends shimmering with starlight.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful, possessing both the serenity of a deity and a touch of girlish innocence.

Those clear, bright golden eyes, filled with curiosity, a hint of nervousness, and an effort to maintain a goddess-like demeanor, were gazing intently ahead with "focus and majesty."

Between her slender, fair fingers, she did not grip tightly, but rather elegantly and lightly controlled a huge spear, as if holding a conductor's baton.

In his other hand, he was carrying a golden birdcage.

At the goddess's feet lay several adorable, chibi-style underworld ghosts, their bodies made entirely of translucent blue starlight, as cute as dolls!

They were blinking their harmless big eyes, curiously "looking" at the world outside the cards, completely dispelling the coldness of the underworld!

At the bottom of the image, a line of elegant yet dignified font appears, written in molten silver and flowing stardust:

Ereshkigal, the Goddess of the Underworld

"Detected! High-level divine response! Identification—Goddess of the Underworld, Ereshkigal!"

The system emitted a cheerful, rather than alarming, alert tone, accompanied by a soft, rainbow-like light effect.

"His energy is gentle and stable, with a strong tendency towards protection and guidance! He seems to be a very reliable companion!"

Halonia's gaze was completely drawn to the stunningly beautiful card.

The image of the golden-eyed goddess trying to maintain her dignity while accompanied by an adorable little ghost completely eliminated any sense of alienation that the word "underworld" might have brought.

Looking at the goddess's wide, "serious" golden eyes and the cute little ghosts beside her, she could no longer suppress her smile.

“...Ereshkigal..."

Halunia softly uttered the unfamiliar god's name, her voice filled with pure amazement and confirmation, without the slightest fear.

When this beautiful name belonging to the mistress of the underworld was clearly pronounced—

Whoosh! On the card, the goddess of the throne, as if called by name, visibly stiffened her posture as she tried to sit upright.