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Chapter 8 - Trying To Live

Well, while we were walking through the forest, I noticed some trees were hollow, with holes big enough for us to rest inside. But I wasn't sure if it was worth it.

What if something like a lion—no, I don't even know if lions exist here—but what if a monster finds us while we're sleeping? Then I'm dead.

Well… not really, I think. I'm still in the OriginPhase, so maybe I can't fully die yet. But what about them? I can't let my new friends die.

And yeah… HAH, I actually made real friends. Non-betraying ones. If they ever leave me, I'll kill them—HAHA… just kidding. Never mind.

We're sticking together.

Still, while I was thinking about whether it was safe or not, I checked my stats again.

Name: [Celestia]

Age: [7]

Level: [1]

Rank: [E]

HP: [175 / 175]

MP: [150 / 150]

Points: [5000]

Skills: [Water Magic Lv.0] [Dark Magic Lv.0]

Accessories: [Moonlight Bracelet (SSS)]

Passive Effects:

[+100% HP]

[+100% MP]

[-100% Aging Rate]

[+100% Proficiency in All Skills]

[+50% All Stats (Night Active Only)][Lunar Survival: 1 lethal hit negation per month][Divine Concealment: Active]

Then the system responded.

"This night will be safe. The user's bracelet emits a faint lunar aura that naturally intimidates lower-tier monsters."

I glanced at the bracelet.

The metal was polished silver, almost glowing under the moonlight, and the diamond-shaped white crystal embedded in it seemed to absorb light rather than reflect it. It looked… unnatural in the best way.

I turned back to the girls.

"Hey, let's sleep in that tree," I said. "It's big enough for all of us. Tomorrow we'll explore and try to get rich, so for now—just rest."

"Are you sure?" Aurelia asked.

Zerelia gave me a quiet, uncertain look.

"Yeah," I said, nodding. "Don't worry. If anything comes, I'll protect you."

Somehow… they actually trusted me. Fully.

So we climbed into the tree together. It was warm inside, and the forest around us stayed quiet for once. The girls didn't even speak they just slept after a few minutes guess they were tired.

That's when everything slowed down in my head again.

Right.

I'm a girl now.…Not that I'm complaining, but still.

Does that make me gay? I mean—lesbian, technically.

There's no way I'm marrying a boy. Or dating one. That's just not happening.

But then what? How does that even work later?

And if I ever want to have a kid… what then?

I stopped myself before I could spiral further. I'm only thirteen. I'll figure it out later.

Maybe I'll die alone.

…No. I don't want that either.

I just want friends. And with that thought, I finally fell asleep.

The next morning, sunlight hit my face and birds were already chirping.

Aurelia and Valeria were still asleep, completely exhausted. Good.

Time to focus.

SYSTEM.

I was going to spend those 5,000 points.

[DIVINE SYSTEM][POINT SHOP]

Available Points: [5000]

[ELEMENTAL SKILLS]

[Fire Magic Lv.0] — Cost: 500 Points

[Wind Magic Lv.0] — Cost: 500 Points

[Light Magic Lv.0] — Cost: 500 Points

[Earth Magic Lv.0] — Cost: 500 Points

[Space Magic Lv.0] — Cost: 500 Points

[Time Magic Lv.0] — Cost: 500 Points

[System Notice]All elemental skills may evolve through mastery.One selected elemental skill may be designated as a Divine Evolution Candidate.

[COMBAT STYLE CATEGORY]

[Lunar Sovereign Combat Style] — Cost: 2000 Points

A divine combat style born from lunar authority.It enhances reflex flow, predictive movement, and combat instinct control, allowing adaptation during battle by reading motion patterns and syncing with lunar energy flow.

[System Prompt]Would you like to spend your remaining points to acquire:

[Lunar Sovereign Combat Style] (Divine Combat Skill)?

[YES / NO]

[SYSTEM WARNING]Remaining Points after full purchase:[5000 → 2000 → 0]

"Fuck it. Yeah. Of course."

"And Space Magic… my Divine Candidate. Space, moon, stars—it all connects anyway. And I literally look like space, so it fits."

"Evolve it."

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