Luo Keke's current home is located in Mo City, a provincial capital in Yan Country on Blue Star.
Her parents are alive, and her family runs a business, though Luo Keke herself isn't sure what specific business it is.
However, she has a big question.
"System, you... isn't this body of mine an anomaly? Where did the parents come from?"
Luo Keke tilted her head, unable to figure it out.
"Hehe, this couple was infertile and always wanted their own child, so I used a little trick to alter their perception. Don't worry, they'll treat you as their biological daughter!"
The System replied shamelessly.
"You're truly heinous. That stab I gave you wasn't for nothing..."
Luo Keke retorted casually.
"You should worry about how you're going to get through the upcoming anomaly first (^_^)"
The System wasn't angry; it spoke in a very calm tone about something Luo Keke found quite terrifying... Luo Keke started to panic. With her life on the line, she began to think of solutions.
"Weapons, right... weapons!"
Luo Keke suddenly remembered that she was still unarmed.
There are three things that Adventurers consider essential tools for combating anomalous events.
First, a good body.
Second, trustworthy companions.
Third, a suitable weapon.
Regrettably, Luo Keke couldn't find anyone in her memories who could be called a "trustworthy companion."
And her current loli body offered no advantage in combating anomalous events.
Therefore, all Luo Keke could do was find a suitable weapon within this short time.
But Luo Keke searched high and low, rummaging through her entire boudoir, yet she couldn't find anything that could be considered a weapon.
She found:
A box of nostalgic 90s Japanese anime discs, labeled "Magical Peach."
A pile of strange cosplay wands, which, judging by their colors and shapes, seemed to be magical girl merchandise.
A children's book titled "Encyclopedia of Gardening."
And a box of baby prickly heat powder... "System, you... aren't giving me a way out, are you?"
Luo Keke was on the verge of tears.
Even with her high stress tolerance, she couldn't withstand such frequent mental blows.
"Ahem, Host, here's a hint. I suggest you carefully examine your own body."
Her own body?
Luo Keke subconsciously looked down.
Part of the loli's long white hair draped over her shoulders onto her slightly undulating chest, and a small black flower was pinned to her pure black evening gown.
And at the hem of her dress, a tiny dagger hung... a pale short dagger.
"It's my Azure Fire!"
Luo Keke excitedly took off the dagger and held it in her palm.
This was her Lifebound Weapon from her previous life; she hadn't expected it to Transmigrate with her.
The moment she grasped the dagger, a panel appeared before Luo Keke's eyes.
【Mortal Weapon · Azure Fire (Sealed State)】
【Current Rank: LV1 (Max Rank LV5)】
【Consumption points needed to upgrade to next Rank: 200】
Seeing the panel, Luo Keke was slightly stunned.
This weapon, named Azure Fire, was a growth-type item.
In her previous life, she had upgraded Azure Fire by continuously killing anomalous entities.
Now, Azure Fire's panel was digitized before her, giving her a clearer understanding of the dagger's upgrade mechanism.
Of course, in her previous life, she had long since upgraded Azure Fire to its top Rank.
But with the Transmigration, not only was Luo Keke's own power stripped away, but Azure Fire also reverted to Rank one.
"System, you really went overboard with this account reset."
Luo Keke sighed lightly, but still put away the dagger.
Having it was better than not having it.
Just then, a knock on the door outside the room sounded again.
"Miss Luo, the car has been waiting for a long time."
The speaker was Luo Keke's family's old butler.
"Coming."
Luo Keke replied simply, then wrapped Azure Fire with a black ribbon and tied it to her leg.
Her gown had no pockets, so Azure Fire had nowhere to hide. She could only fashion a leg garter from the ribbon to hold the weapon.
Opening the door, Luo Keke saw the long-waiting old butler—Uncle Yang.
The old man was not tall, but his serious face exuded dignity. He bowed slightly, saluting Luo Keke.
"Miss Luo, please follow me downstairs to tidy your attire. It's getting late."
Tidy her attire?
Luo Keke subconsciously clamped her legs together.
"Oh no, if my Azure Fire under my skirt is found, that'll be a huge problem!"
Luo Keke secretly thought something was amiss. She asked in a low voice, "Uncle Yang, it's getting late. I don't think tidying my attire is necessary, is it?"
"That won't do," Uncle Yang shook his head. "As the only daughter of the Luo family, your attire represents the Luo family's face. No matter how tight the schedule, it cannot be neglected."
Hearing Uncle Yang's words, Luo Keke was stunned.
What did he mean, the Luo family's face?
Am I still living in feudal times?
Luo Keke couldn't comment.
Seeing no way to avoid this, Luo Keke could only obediently follow Uncle Yang downstairs.
In the hall downstairs, five or six girls in maid uniforms were whispering.
"My purpose for working at the Luo family is to pinch Young Miss Luo's little face. Ahhh... she's too cute."
"We agreed, I'll tidy Young Miss Luo's hair ornaments, and I'll pinch first. Don't you dare snatch her away."
"Aren't you maids going too far? What if she gets angry... Well, actually, I also want to ruffle Young Miss Luo's hair."
"Relax, Young Miss Luo is so soft-natured and gentle, she won't mind."
...Luo Keke minded very much.
Her keen hearing caught every word the maids said.
She wanted to run away now.
But it was too late.
Seeing the loli come downstairs, the maids' eyes lit up, and they all rushed to Luo Keke, surrounding her.
"Start tidying up, and be quick about it."
Uncle Yang casually instructed, then turned his back to everyone, in a gesture of avoidance.
Upon receiving the butler Uncle Yang's command, the maids began to grope Luo Keke all over...
"System, I can't take it anymore..."
Luo Keke called out to the System in her mind.
Less than a minute into the tidying, Luo Keke's flushed little face had been touched by all the maids. Her face felt hot.
"System, what happens if I resist?"
"Your identity will be exposed |･ω･｀)"
"What happens if my identity is exposed?"
"Uh, what happens to a helpless SSS-Rank entity, please imagine it yourself ( ✘_✘ )"
...Luo Keke clenched her delicate little fists, and finally chose to compromise.
"To survive, I'll endure!"
However, when the maids began to tidy Luo Keke's skirt, the loli knew she was doomed.
"Eh? What's this?"
A maid saw Azure Fire tied to Luo Keke's leg. She carefully took off the dagger.
They were all respectable girls; how could they have seen such a strange weapon? In an instant, their gazes were all drawn to Azure Fire.
The maids' chattering discussions attracted the attention of Butler Uncle Yang. He turned around and gently took the dagger.
"How could such a dangerous item be on Young Miss Luo?"
Uncle Yang looked at Luo Keke. The loli lowered her head, feigning an innocent look.
"It must be a prank by one of the maids, but Young Miss Luo's leg garter is quite pretty. Let's put a flower on it."
Then, Uncle Yang took Azure Fire away and had the maids insert a small blue flower... "My Azure Fire..."
Luo Keke was on the verge of tears, looking at the small flower on her leg. She didn't know how to fight an anomalous entity with that thing.
She had originally given up on the idea of slacking off, but now, it was completely over.
"Miss Luo, please get in the car~"
Uncle Yang's voice, to Luo Keke, sounded like a death knell.
But what could she do? She was just a defenseless loli.
Being escorted into the black Advanced sedan by Uncle Yang, Luo Keke felt like she could just restart her life.
Some people die when they leave home, and are only buried when they reach their destination.
