The mountain in the neighboring city had collapsed.

The police had yet to investigate the cause of the collapse, whether it was caused by an earthquake or personality.

The rescue operation was already in full swing.

Every other day?

Kōichi Murakami would contact his parents around dinner time. Sometimes, the call would go through, and his parents would seem to be in a hurry and exhausted.

They pretended to be relaxed and chatted with him, showing concern for his life and studies.

Don't worry, you have to be careful.

He would always reply with a smile, suppressing his fear and worry.

This was the first time they had been separated for such a long time.

Sometimes, the call couldn't go through for various reasons, and the fear in his heart would grow like vines.

His father fell asleep several times during the call, his eyes turning blue and his face becoming haggard.

His mother would always tell him the good news over the phone, laughing and chatting with his father while covering her pale face and bandaged hands.

Was it because she was too tired this time, or … he couldn't continue to imagine.

The rescue operation was too difficult.

There were originally some people living on the mountain, but because of the sudden collapse, they lost contact with many places. The terrain was deep, and mechanical equipment couldn't be used. They could only rely on their sensory abilities to explore.

The terrible thing was that the continuous heavy rain caused mudslides, making the rescue operation even more difficult.

Many days had passed, and it was still raining outside.

Turn off the lights.

Kōichi Murakami sat quietly by the phone.

His parents had told him that the rescue operation had come to an end, and other heroes would take over the work. He could rest for a few days.

Darkness. Silence.

The sound of rain stopped.

Something was approaching.

Footsteps. Tap tap tap tap.

The door was unlocked.

With a smile and fatigue?

His parents turned on the lights and prepared to call him?

Kōichi Murakami saw the boy in the darkness. What did he see with his lifeless eyes?

His parents gradually lit up, and the indescribable aura around them instantly disappeared.

Then, he revealed his usual obedient smile. "Good evening, mom and dad."

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Sea Muramori restrained his personality that had been aroused in an instant. Hold?

Ayako Mura's hand. Both of them had the same gentle smile on their faces.

Kōichi Murakami held her in his arms.

"Murakami, don't worry. Dad and I are back. Don't worry, it's fine.

We will always be together. "Her gentle voice hid her worry and self-blame.

Ayako Mura gently stroked his cheek with her other hand to comfort him.

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Sea Muramori looked at him in a daze. "Murakami, it's not good to be so spoiled. Daddy will be jealous.

You're no longer the child you used to be. Mom and Dad might be even busier recently. I'm sorry to let you live alone, but Mom and Dad are heroes. There are always things that are more important.

However, Dad and Mom believe that you will live happily on your own, right, Murakami? "

The signal fluctuated like a black and white TV, the sound of electric current, and the ticking sound.

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Kōichi Murakami enjoyed his mother's caress and was somewhat intoxicated by the feeling of being surrounded by his parents' aura.

He looked at his parents' faces and said, "I'm fine. I'm just a little worried because I haven't seen you for a long time.

It's great to be able to come back safely.

Not too many people were injured this time … Sigh, I don't hate you being heroes. Isn't it natural to be worried in such a situation?

Mom, I'm very proud of the fact that my parents are heroes. They help others, save others, stop the enemy, and maintain order. It's really cool to be able to do such things. "

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Murakami Yuichi was a little excited. He looked at his parents' faces and kept talking about how he longed to be a hero, how he wanted to be a hero, and how he wanted to work with his parents in the future. He looked at them hopefully, hoping that they would give him feedback and praise.

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When his parents heard his words, the gentle smile on their faces seemed to solidify and became bigger and bigger. [Definitely, Murakami is the best. Pass the Xiong Ying Exam and become a famous hero. Work with them.] The bigger and bigger smile gradually distorted and collapsed in front of him. The dim yellow light in the room shattered like glass and was swallowed up by the hidden darkness behind.

He reached out his hands in despair and helplessness, trying to salvage the situation, but crying could not stop it from dissipating.

Dad, Mom, don't go. I'm very good. I'm living well according to your instructions. Didn't you say that you would watch me become a hero and work together?

Don't leave me.

Liar [Dad and Mom won't lie to me.]

Liar [They won't lie to me. There must be something wrong.]

Liar [They won't lie to me!

Where did it go wrong?]

Error [Yes, it went wrong. There must be a problem somewhere. Dad and Mom won't lie to me.]

Error [It's like a game gone wrong. There's a problem. Check. Look at the knowledge.]

Knowledge [Look for the meaning of my parents' sudden departure and leaving me to live alone.]

Ah, leaving is fake. This is a mission, a trial they gave me. That means I can meet them after completing the test.

[…]

It's a mission, a trial, but there are no rewards.] Impossible. There will be rewards after completing the mission. Dad and Mom will definitely come back.

[Don't lie to yourself. You know the truth.] It's fake. They just left and will come back after completing the mission. That's how the game is set.

[Is it a game?] Yes, a game.

[Ridiculous self-deception. Is that how you believe this world is set? Game settings?

Why?]

You know the reason. They left me.

[Leaving is a matter of time.] That's not the case now.

[The world is not a game.] What's the reason?

[You're still living like a human. If the world is fake, then what about Dad and Mom?] Of course, Dad and Mom aren't fake. It's just that this world is fake. It's like a holographic game!

The biggest reason is of course …

[Of course it is?]

It's … Ormet.

[…] Powerful, omnipotent, absolute victory, the messenger of justice, the symbol of peace, Ormet!

There can't be such a powerful and perfect human in the world. He exists to save. It's very likely that he's an NPC set by the world, like one of the background settings in the main storyline.

There's no such existence in the knowledge of other worlds in my mind. So … so he's at least the character flaw.

Social backgrounds can be manipulated and adjusted, but people can't be asdfasdfewe.

[Why don't you accept reality.]

The argument gradually weakened until it became blurry.

His parents had come back before, and during that short three-day break, they were able to reveal the surprise they had prepared. It was the exceptionally gorgeous fireworks they had made.

On the birthday, the huge fireworks with dark blue inlaid with peacock green bloomed in the night sky. It was unforgettable.

The teenager in the arms of his family held each other's hands and looked at the sky in a daze.

Unfortunately, the time was short. His parents went to the disaster site for the next step of the rescue. Then, they exhausted their energy and fell into a deep sleep deep in the mountains.

Once again, he opened the door full of expectations, only to be welcomed by the police and the news of his parents' death. He spent that period of time in a daze, watching his parents buried in the mud under the continuous drizzle.

His mind was in a mess. It's a lie, right? They just fell asleep there. Why did they say they left?

If they left, then I have to go with them. Countless thoughts rose and were extinguished in an instant. His brain was arguing.

Was it caused by a long period of sleeplessness and violent mood swings?

Kōichi Murakami had a high fever again.

His body felt like it was being burned in a furnace. His brain was also boiling like water. The mental pain was on the verge of collapse.

He woke up from a daze and lost consciousness.

If they accept this, then I have to go with them.

[No, Dad and Mom said they want me to be a hero.] They're not here anymore. What's the point of being a hero?

[Mom said she wants me to be happy in the future, make more friends, and live well.] Mom didn't say that.

[But she said it, so dying on your own is not allowed.] Then why can they leave me on their own? Why?

[You're not a child.

Kōichi Murakami.] I've only been in this world for ten years.

[That's not a reason.] … It's still a game.

[If you have to think that way.] Didn't I say before that the biggest evidence is Ormet?

[You're jumping to conclusions without seeing the real person. Wake up.] I can't see Ormet yet. So I accept the mission, grow, and then find Ormet to confirm the authenticity of this world.

[Still not giving up?] Time … give me time to investigate. [Give me time to accept.]

Knowing the truth but not wanting to admit it. Gaining knowledge is not the same as accepting it.

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Kōichi Murakami sat quietly on the bed and looked at the sky outside the window.

He tried to suppress the wild thoughts in his mind. Ormet, Ormet, became a Xiong Ying Heroica and became a hero. This was one of the closest formal channels to Ormet's system.

The police are also paying attention to my current situation. They can't use any tricks. They can only pay attention to Ormet's actions temporarily and find flaws from the side.

But it's going to take so many years. I have to stay here alone for so many years.

I have to be patient. It's just a mission. Just like before, I have to set a goal and complete it.

Xiong Ying, the deviation value will gradually increase. The deviation value after five years … I have to prepare in advance. Damn it, I still have to take exams. Anyway, I have to collect the practice questions from the past few years. The practical test is also a closed test. I don't know if there are any videos. I have to contact the school and ask.

I have to improve my combat strength. The existing training plan has to be adjusted. Also, the method of fighting the enemy has to be efficient enough but not deadly enough. The pile of things occupying my brain should also be of some use.

The property of the family has to be checked. The existing resources have to be used effectively. If it's not enough, I have to set up a separate plan to make money.

I still have to go to school as usual, but I probably have to change schools for middle school.

It's easy to waste too much time in school. So I have to deepen my understanding of this world and collect information.

Dad, Mom, I will pass the Xiong Ying exam, become a hero, and then find you.

His illness was finally cured. The young man was emaciated as he returned home.

On the way back, everyone looked at him with an imperceptible pity, and there were even people who were secretly pointing at him from behind the corner.

Kōichi Murakami stood in the dark expressionlessly. There was no trace of anyone coming in or out of the house for almost half a month.

Dust and an obscure aura filled every corner of the room. It was still a familiar scene, but inexplicably annoying.