When you open your eyes and see a sky full of stars, what is your first thought?
Where did my ceiling go? Where did the neighbors upstairs go? Besides, where would you even find a starry sky like this in modern society?
Wait, I remember my bed had a Simmons mattress, didn't it? Why does my back feel so uncomfortable?
As Daniel's brain cleared from the chaos and he re-examined his surroundings, he was completely stunned.
Aside from the starry sky, there was only an endless expanse of hard stone ground in his sight.
Within the range of his vision to the distant horizon, Daniel couldn't see any other colors, nor could he see a single building or living being.
Feeling himself, he was wearing the light blue thin pajamas he had just changed into before bed.
He could feel a slight chill.
His limbs were numb, and his mind was a complete blank.
But he still managed to react to the current situation.
He had transmigrated.
It's just that his posture during transmigration might have been wrong; he had arrived in a desolate, uninhabited land.
"これはhumanityがとっくにextinctionしたworldだ（This is a world where humanity has long been extinct）..."
A voice similar to the opening narration of One Piece suddenly rang in Daniel's ear.
Although it was clearly speaking Japanese, it was automatically translated into Chinese in Daniel's mind.
It was likely introducing the background of this world.
These few short sentences immediately plunged Daniel into despair.
Humanity was long extinct—no, more accurately, life forms had long since perished on this Earth, and human civilization had vanished in the passage of time.
Well, in other words, the essentials for human survival—food, clothing, shelter, and transportation—no longer existed in this world.
It wouldn't be long before he starved or died of thirst.
Although he couldn't understand how he was still alive when plants had also perished and the oxygen necessary for survival was gone.
After the narrator's voice vanished, he sat dazed for a good while before reacting.
"That's it? You just read an opening monologue? Where's my cheat? Where is the cheat that's supposed to come with transmigration! You just read me an opening and then ignore everything? Who the hell threw me here anyway!" Daniel shouted at the top of his lungs.
Without shoes to wear, he didn't even want to stand up; the hard stones on the ground were simply too sharp for his feet.
[Log
When you arrive in a new world only to find that life forms are extinct and the only remaining living being is the host, you gain the ability: Survival of the Fittest.
You can maintain biological activity even in various extreme environments.]
A blue semi-transparent window suddenly popped up in front of Daniel's eyes.
Well, it perfectly explained why Daniel was still alive despite the lack of oxygen.
"...And then? That's it? How am I supposed to survive in this lifeless world with just 'Survival of the Fittest'! Where's the food! Where's the fresh water!" Daniel continued to roar, clutching his head.
"All living beings suffer, only one can save oneself... Uh, it seems like I can't even save myself here, can I?"
A somewhat familiar voice suddenly came from behind him.
Daniel froze for a moment, then turned his upper body in surprise to see the second living being besides himself.
That ridiculous narration—it said there were no other living beings besides him.
But after seeing the other person's face and attire clearly, Daniel fell silent.
The other party... really wasn't a living being.
"Yo, young man. Seeing your miserable expression, do you have some suffering you'd like to voice? This poor monk can be a verbal trash can and listen to your story."
A black-haired woman holding a khakkhara and wearing a purple monk's hat with gold trim stood there with a single-palm salute.
"Female Xuanzang?"
Holy cow, she's a Servant, definitely not a living person.
"Eh? How did you recognize my identity at a glance?" Sanzang was startled after her dharma name was called, and she looked at Daniel in astonishment.
"More than that, I'm curious why you're here," Daniel asked expressionlessly.
The reason he was expressionless was that he had completely given up after realizing where this world was.
"I don't know. I was probably guided here by a certain someone sitting on a lotus pedestal," Sanzang replied without hesitation.
"So, can I hear your complaints now? Keeping grievances buried in your heart can accumulate into a terrible bomb that blows up everything around you."
Daniel told Sanzang about his experiences with some reservations.
For example, the cheat that gave him skills.
"I see. You woke up and went from a peaceful era where food and clothing were no concern to this world where life is long extinct. However, I didn't expect my experiences to be just the background of a game in your original world... By the way, how are you breathing?" Sanzang caught the key point.
"I'm not sure either, but I'm still alive anyway," Daniel replied, blinking.
"I'm so sorry. Other than listening to your story, I have no other way to help you," Sanzang said apologetically. "Even though I talked big."
[Log
You shared your experiences with someone else while holding back some details, causing a stir of emotions in their heart.
Gained ability: Wanderer
You cannot stay in one place for long; your journey will never end until you, this Wanderer, find your own place of peace and belonging. Of course, a journey is never complete without companions. Why not try extending an invitation?]
Ah, this...
"Master Sanzang, after telling you all that, I suddenly feel much better." Daniel's expression suddenly turned solemn. "I have only one request left."
"What request? If I can do it, I'll definitely help!" Hearing that she had helped alleviate someone's emotional distress, Sanzang beamed.
"Please have a child with me to continue my lineage!"
Daniel's words were shocking.
Sanzang was so startled she stumbled and fell on her butt, waving her hands frantically with a bright red face.
"What nonsense are you talking about! This poor monk is a monk! How can a monk marry and have children!"
"That... if you were the orthodox Master Sanzang, those words would make sense... wait, if you were the orthodox Master Sanzang, you wouldn't be female." Daniel looked Sanzang over hesitantly and replied, "The people who made this game are Japanese, and Japanese monks can not only marry and have children, but they can even eat meat and DJ."
"So, I think you actually can! Please, I beg of you, have a child with me!"
"This, this..." Sanzang's mind was in a mess, and she even wanted to shift the blame. "Is this the tribulation Master spoke of back then!"
A certain slacking Awakened One sneezed.
"E-even if you say that, I'm a Servant. I don't have a physical body, so I can't have children for you!"
That's not what the ghost movies I watched as a kid said!