Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!-Chapter 1585 - 1583: Kazusa Touma’s Grand Adventure (How Many Days Left of National Day?)
Kazusa Touma could only feel her brain was in complete chaos now.
If it was just a simple European-style town, maybe she would think of some mysterious place. After all, there’s the existence of Tenjin Elementary, and there have been similar contents in Europe and America’s supernatural horror films. So if she had unwittingly stepped into a supernatural world like those horror movies, then it would be understandable.
But now... what is this?
A spaceship?
Wait, isn’t this supposed to be a horror film?
Kazusa’s current mood felt like she had finally entered a horror game only to find it had a Science Fiction setting... completely trapped in confusion, to the point she didn’t know how to react.
Who knows how much time passed. When that warship disappeared into the night sky, Kazusa finally snapped back to reality, looking around once again.
Next... what should I do?
Kazusa thought for a moment, then made a decision.
In any case, let’s go back and find that coffee shop.
Although she didn’t know what kind of place it was, as long as she returned to the coffee shop, she should be able to return to her own world...
Thinking of this, Kazusa turned and walked back along the path she had come.
However, things evidently weren’t as simple as she thought.
Because after leaving the coffee shop, Kazusa was thinking as she walked, so she hadn’t paid attention to her surroundings, and now she had to rely on her gut to navigate. But the further Kazusa walked, the more wrong it felt, and even worse, the surroundings were gradually becoming deserted.
It seems this world has already reached deep night, apart from the street lights, everything around her was pitch black. Kazusa had thought about asking someone, but it was so late, she felt embarrassing to disturb anyone... speaking of which, is there not even a map here? At least... there should be facilities like a police station, right?
"......"
And when Kazusa was at a loss for what to do, suddenly, she heard faint sounds from a distant street, sounding like someone was talking. This instantly lifted her spirits, even though she didn’t know what kind of place this was, as long as she could find someone, asking for help should be no problem.
With this thought, Kazusa hurriedly dragged her suitcase, running towards the source of the sound.
"Um, excuse me......"
Just as she was about to speak, suddenly, a chain of dull "thump thump thump" sounds came from beside her, and the next moment, Kazusa saw a shadow suddenly emerge from the neighboring street.
Upon seeing that shadow clearly, Kazusa’s face turned pale.
What is that?!
In the street, a creature at least the height of a person was roaming, looking exceptionally terrifying. It had a blood-red shell and sharp, vicious fangs, with a pair of curved claws on its front, it appeared... just like a creature that would only appear in nightmares! 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
"—————!"
Kazusa hurriedly covered her mouth, instinctively hiding in a nearby corner. She didn’t know what that was, but she was sure it wasn’t anything friendly... Why does this city have such a creature?
"Huu......"
And just when Kazusa was scared and anxious, not knowing what to do, the creature seemed to notice something, suddenly turned its head and looked in Kazusa’s direction, its crimson eyes shining with a brilliant glow!
I’m going to die!
At the moment the creature locked onto her, Kazusa immediately had this thought, so she didn’t hesitate, turned around, and ran!
If I don’t run, I’ll be killed!
"......?"
Watching Kazusa’s fleeing figure, the creature tilted its head and then slowly ambled to the street corner, glancing at the suitcase Kazusa had left behind. Then the creature lowered its head and used the sharp corners on the sides of its head to pick up the suitcase. At this moment, a girl appeared not far away.
"The patrol in this area is complete, nothing unusual... Hmm? Did you find something?"
Upon hearing the girl’s inquiry, the creature turned its head, shaking the suitcase hooked on its sharp corner.
"Is this... lost property? Whose item is this?"
Looking at the suitcase in front of her, the girl furrowed her brow in confusion, then shook her head.
"Anyway, let’s first send it to the lost property office."
Saying this, the girl turned around to another street, with the creature carrying the suitcase, following behind her.
"Haa... Haa... Haa..."
Kazusa was still sprinting along the street, the previous scene really scared her, even just a glimpse, Kazusa felt the coldness and ruthlessness in the creature’s eyes, which was even scarier than the Evil Spirit at Tenjin Elementary!
Kazusa’s mind was completely blank, she was only following her instincts, desperately fleeing from that deadly threat, so much that she didn’t even notice where she had run, she only blindly ran forward, ran forward, ran forward.
Then... she bumped into something soft.
"Whoa!"
Kazusa fell to the ground, she instinctively raised her head and looked forward, only to see a gigantic fat bird turning its head, curiously observing her.
"Ah, are you okay, big sister?"
"Eh? Eh?"
Looking at the strange fat bird before her, Kazusa couldn’t help but fall into confusion, she even suspected she might be dreaming... What kind of animal is this? Why can it talk?
What on earth is this?
However, in the next moment, what happened in front of her left Kazusa even more bewildered. She saw the giant fat bird suddenly shine, then in the next moment, it turned into a blonde girl wearing a dress with white wings!
"Hi, big sister, are you really okay?"
"Ah... Uh..."
Seeing the girl waving her hand in front of her, Kazusa finally calmed down a little. Although she didn’t understand what was happening, at least... the girl seemed approachable.
"I’m fine... Sorry, I just got startled."
Kazusa stood up as well, even though she didn’t quite understand why this girl spoke Japanese, at least... it was good that they could communicate.
"My name is Kazusa Touma, you are..."
"Filo is called Filo!"
"So Filo... I want to ask, what is this place?"
"Here?"
Hearing Kazusa’s question, Filo blinked.
"This is Filo’s home!"
"No, what I mean is, I ended up in a city when I came out just now..."
"Ah, that’s Heavenly Dao Palace."
Filo clapped her hands.
"Big sister, are you lost?"
"Well... sort of..."
Just as Kazusa was about to say more, her stomach let out a "growl", causing her face to turn bright red. It wasn’t surprising, given that she had only had a cup of coffee in the café earlier, and after encountering so many things and running away from that creature, she was now starving. Previously distracted by the stress, she hadn’t noticed, but now relaxed, she was acutely aware of her hunger.
"Ah, big sister, you’re hungry?"
Seeing Kazusa’s expression, Filo’s eyes lit up.
"Come on, I’ll take you to get something tasty to eat."
As soon as the words were out, there was a "bang," and Kazusa watched as the little blond girl transformed back into the large, fat bird and crouched down in front of her.
"Quick, quick, sit on, big sister! I’ll take you to get something tasty!"
"This..."
Looking at the large, fat bird in front of her, Kazusa was somewhat reluctant. After all, the creature had just been in human form as a little girl, and now she was supposed to ride on top of her... it just felt inappropriate.
"Hurry up, big sister, if you’re late, you’ll miss out!"
Seeing Kazusa’s indecision, Filo urged her anxiously, and hearing this, Kazusa stopped hesitating and climbed onto the bird’s back.
"Hold on tight, big sister!"
Before Filo’s voice had even faded, Kazusa felt a blur in front of her eyes, and the next moment, with the wind rushing past, she was suddenly... flying out!
"Waaaahhhhh!!!"
Kazusa felt as though she were sitting in a fast-accelerating sports car, speeding forward. She held tightly to Filo, ducking her head, seeing only streaks of light flashing by, unable to make out her surroundings at all. She just dizzily remembered sitting on the flying bird, surrounded by flashing lights, and then...
"We’re here!!"
When Filo finally stopped, Kazusa felt so unsteady that she could hardly stand.
She practically stumbled off Filo’s back, her legs weak. My goodness, Kazusa had not expected the fat bird to run this fast!
I must still be dreaming...
"Quick, quick, big sister, it’s carnival time now, and there are discounts."
Before Kazusa could recover, the blond girl grabbed her hand and started to run forward. It was then that Kazusa realized they were in... an amusement park?
Indeed, it was an amusement park; in the distance, she could see a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel lit up.
Seeing all this, Kazusa inexplicably felt a sense of relief, even though she couldn’t figure out where she had ended up. At least seeing familiar things was somewhat comforting.
The blond girl named Filo led Kazusa into the amusement park. Even though it was already late, the park was still bustling. Kazusa could see many people having fun, though she was puzzled that most of them seemed to be girls around twelve or thirteen, with hardly any adults in sight, which left Kazusa somewhat surprised. While she wasn’t particularly fond of amusement parks, she knew they weren’t just for kids...
Compared to them, Kazusa kind of felt like an adult among the crowd, yet the girls seemed unfazed by her presence, continuing to chat and laugh, appearing quite joyful.
"Finally caught the carnival today!"
"Sister Dear said there’s going to be a parade later, let’s go watch!"
"Will Farron Xiuxiu perform today?"
"I want to see Sister Kurumi’s special show!"
"By the way, when will Master Sora...?"
Eh?
Upon hearing this last name, Kazusa’s heart skipped a beat, but before she could make sense of it, Filo dragged her through the crowd to a themed restaurant on the other side.
"Latifa! I’m here!"
"Welcome, Filo."
Shortly afterwards, Kazusa saw a beautiful girl dressed like a princess step out, smiling at the blond girl beside her.
"We’re here for the croquettes, do you have any?"
"Of course, but eating too much at night isn’t good..."
"No worries... this big sister hasn’t eaten yet, I’m here to get her dinner."
"I see, then... hmm, two croquettes."
"Okay."
Kazusa watched as the princess-like girl smiled while handing over the croquettes, and Filo waved something in her hand.
"Um... why don’t I..."
"No need, no need, big sister, it’s my treat, here, try it, Latifa’s croquettes are really delicious!"
Filo said with a cheerful grin, handing the croquette over. Hesitating for just a moment, Kazusa accepted it and took a small bite.
It’s delicious!
The soft, crispy texture immediately won over Kazusa’s stomach, calming her earlier unease. So she continued eating the croquette without further hesitation.
Yet, as Kazusa was enjoying her croquette, her eye caught sight of a girl in a white dress with long silver hair, appearing like she was sleepwalking, as she drifted over to the counter from outside.
And at the moment Kazusa saw this girl, she was utterly stunned.
"Latifa, give me a snack, I’m exhausted... yawn..."
"Here, this is for you, Sora, sorry to trouble you."
"It’s nothing, after all, it’s the festival period, more people just make it lively..."
Grabbing her croquette and yawning, Sora was about to leave when suddenly...
"Sora? Why are you here?"
"Eh?"
Hearing this voice, Sora paused, then turned toward the sound, equally taken aback.
"...Kazusa?"
