Chapter 5

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As soon as the thought crossed my mind, a glowing rectangle appeared in front of me. Its shimmering, lilac-colored surface pulsed gently, almost like it was alive.

{Hi.}

{I am the System, and I will be assisting you throughout your long journey.}

{I have six features. You just need to click on the one you want to use.}

I stared at it, blinking in surprise. This... feels like something straight out of a novel, I thought, a small thrill of excitement running through me.

The System continued:
{Whenever you need me, just say “System,” and I will appear.}

I crossed my arms, nodding slightly. “Alright, System. What are these six features you’re talking about?”

The lilac rectangle flickered slightly as if reacting to my words, and I felt a spark of curiosity. This was new, strange, and entirely out of my comfort zone, but also kind of exciting.

{                            20:42 | 14/12/513

CHARACTER | NOVEL | MESSAGE | SHOP | TIME | QUESTIONS}

Alyssa’s eyes narrowed as she read the date. Year 513? She filed it away as something that might be important later. For now, her attention shifted to the six features displayed before her.

Which one should I try first? she thought, her curiosity piqued. After a moment, she decided.

“Let’s see... System, open {NOVEL}.”

{NOVEL provides detailed information about the world you are currently residing in.}

“Oh, this might actually be useful,” Alyssa murmured. “Alright, System. Show me the details of this world.”

The lilac rectangle shimmered, and a new screen materialized in front of her, lines of text appearing in an elegant script.

{WORLD NAME: Happy ending}

{CURRENT ERA:Luminous Aurora}

{RULING POWER: The Grand Empire of luxandor}

{CURRENT LOCATION: House of Anchior}

{STORY LINE: {After her mom's death, Emily’s father remarried a woman who was nothing short of cruel. The stepmother made it her mission to make Emily’s life miserable. With her sharp tongue and iron rule, she turned every day into a nightmare. And Emily? She endured it all in silence, clutching onto fading memories of her mother.}

Alyssa sighed as she road the words. I can’t believe I wrote this... she thought, cringing slightly at the heavy-handed drama.

Alyssa rolled her eyes at her own words. "Subtle, past me. Real subtle," she muttered. But something about the story tugged at her heart, an echo of the feelings she had poured into those pages long ago.

{Next}

{Emily found solace in the little things: the sound of rain tapping against her window, the way her old stuffed bear still smelled faintly of her mother’s perfume, and the tiny sketchbook she kept hidden under her mattress. In it, she drew the life she wished she had, one full of light, love, and laughter.}

Alyssa shook her head. "So dramatic," she whispered to herself, though she couldn’t help but feel a flicker of pride. "But it’s not... terrible... maybe worst."

{Next}

{After the death of Emily's father, the stepmother’s cruelty intensified. Left without even the faintest shield of protection, Emily bore the brunt of endless abuse. Yet, every blow, every harsh word, forged her into something unbreakable. Her survival instincts sharpened, but they came with a cost: selfishness became her armour, and she learned to prioritize herself above all else.}

{Next}

{Emily’s cunning mind soon saw opportunity in the kingdom’s political landscape. The King Spirit, a mystical force that chose the next ruler. Two princes, both vying for the crown, became Emily’s targets. Using her wit, charm, and beauty, she carefully seduced both, ensuring her survival in a world that had shown her no mercy.}

Alyssa leaned back in the bed on which she was , her lips pursed as she tapped her hands against laps . "Okay," she said quietly, "I can't read that anymore."

{Back}

She flipped back, scanning her old words with a mixture of embarrassment and nostalgia. "Alright, it seems that nothing..." her voice trailed off, and she let out a quiet laugh. "Nothing changed."

Alyssa exhaled, steadying her nerves. So now,I guess that I should figure out who I am... Maybe character?.

{CHARACTER}

The screen shimmered to life, displaying a sleek and straightforward interface.

{CHARACTER provides information about whose body you are currently in and also about important people that are in the world that you are currently in.}

“Bingo!” Alyssa murmured, her fingers hovering over the system's hologram like surface. Her stomach churned with a mix of curiosity and unease.

{The first one will be you, then you need to swipe down to see the others.}

"Alright. Let’s see who I am..." she muttered, selecting the first profile.

The screen loaded, revealing a name and summary.


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