Sister My Ass

Sister my ass—BOOM! My Radiant Peace Buster surged forward without mercy. The horrific yet dazzling spell, crafted solely from immense mana to annihilate enemies ahead, collided with them.

The already frozen erosion entities shattered into powder without a chance to resist.

—!!!!

The erosion host barely broke free from the ice, trying to endure my attack with its signature regeneration, but it was futile. My Radiant Peace Buster overwhelmed its regen with ease and then some.

It pierced the host's tough hide in one shot.

—RUMBLE!

Not content with skewering the host, it punched straight through the theater floor, stretching far beyond before gradually fading away.

"Huh...?"

I hadn't meant to wreck the floor. My combo with Eirin was a smashing success, but maybe I got too carried away. I'd accidentally drilled a sinkhole.

No, it wasn't just a sinkhole. As the dust settled, the theater—now a total warzone from my Radiant Peace Buster—came into view.

Hmm... How much would repairs cost? Easily over 10 million mihwan at a glance.

Of course, the Purifier Association covers financial damage from erosion purifications, but I wasn't an official purifier yet. No way they'd foot the bill for a non-purifier's mess.

They're not idiots; why would they pay for me?

As I stood there awkwardly after causing a massive incident, Eirin's voice rang in my ear.

"...What are you?"

I turned to see Eirin with her eyes comically wide—a rare expression I'd never even seen in the game. That said it all about how outrageous my stunt was.

Damn, this was getting messy. If my identity got out now, I'd face not just reparations but endless grilling from Eirin and everyone else.

—How'd you get such power?

—Are you an erosion entity?

—Cross-dressing hobby?

—If we use him as a sample... this world could advance another step!

And so on. Just imagining the ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠headaches made me wince.

I couldn't exactly say, "I'm from another world, and this one's a game." That would derail my happy second life completely.

So, only one choice left.

"Oh, peace guarded once more today!"

I squeezed out my remaining mana and bolted far away. I think I heard Eirin calling, but I ignored it.

I know nothing!

***

The moment I hit the hotel Sandra Gurs booked, the magical girl consciousness sync ended. No time to feel regret—I dove into bed and passed out.

Exactly 18 hours later, I woke up. Weird. My sleep never exceeds 8 hours.

Probably from syncing a consciousness beyond my level and draining all my mana. Exhausted. Even after deep sleep, fatigue lingered.

But.

"Kuh... This is life."

Seeing that number wiped away my fatigue. Behold this beautiful, shimmering figure. First time since possessing this world that I felt true peace.

"Phew, finally breathing easy."

Honestly, didn't think I'd pull it off. 'Registration fees sorted. Just wait for enrollment now.'

From nothing to over 10 million mihwan in a week. Insane.

'Sync skill's a game-changer.'

Borrowing unexperienced knowledge and know-how without side effects? Perfect. Stockpile gacha pulls for experts in every field, and I'd be near-omnipotent later.

'Wonder what other consciousnesses can do.'

Future looked bright. Grinning at happy thoughts, a pre-blackout line popped up.

"Right, killed the host and... what was it... oh, title."

I recalled getting a title. Game had them too—equipping gave bonuses. What did mine do?

Trembling, I checked.

"Holy shit."

Froze solid. The title's performance blew past my wildest dreams. Never imagined snagging something this OP pre-Providence.

Thought it'd be minor mana boost at best. Percentile damage amp? Solid.

'Backed up now. No title worries for a while.'

"Haha, can't stop grinning."

Blissed out like a junkie, giggling.

Then.

"...?"

Something happened. Frowning at the sudden clear, I read closely.

"Wait... 5 million?"

Head spun at the absurd number. What? I'd been recognized by 5 million people?

"Impossible."

Even with my unbelievable actor performance, 5 million fans in a day? Providence's population barely tops 2 million.

What happened? Tilting my head, speculation hit.

"No way."

A credible, horrifying guess. Cautiously, I opened my smartphone and checked Mitube.

Today's top videos:

3rd: "That Day, Holographic Actors Realized the Heavens Exist" – 1.24M views. Thumbnail: Me acting.

2nd: "An Ordinary Newbie Human Actor's Extraordinary Battle" – 3.12M views. Thumbnail: Actor-sync me using combo strikes on erosion entities.

"...No."

Neither hit 5M. Ignoring dread, I checked 1st.

Title: "Magical Girl Appears" – 5.02M views. Thumbnail: Magical girl-sync me...

Gritting teeth, shaky finger clicked.

—To guard peace, I appear here now!

"Fuck."

Body twisted in disgust; stopped it instantly.

'Who the hell filmed that?'

Some lunatic recording amid a 4th Grade Erosion Host rampage? World is wide, crazies abound.

'Thanks or hate this?'

Furious at 5M seeing magical girl me, or grateful for the achievement? Mixed.

"Sister my ass."

Most comments obsessed over magical girl-sync me. Scrolling more would wreck my sanity, so ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠I stopped.

Right, rewards. Focus on those to cleanse my mind.

'Daily quests unlocked...'

Daily quests: Everyday tasks players called "homework." Unlocked after first main story arc, I thought.

'Early unlock... Snowball city.'

Meant clearing 2-3 months early quests from today.

"Let's see."

Clear this routine for 50 Fate daily.

'One 10-pull every 2 days. Not bad.'

Stable Fate income secured. More aggressive gachas now.

Humming happily at brighter future, a thought hit.

'Stable Fate now—use that 10-pull ticket from start?'

Always tempted, but saved Fate. Now viable.

"...Yeah, sticking to actor consciousness feels off."

Can't rely on non-combat actor forever.

'Mock battle exam in a week.'

Providence ranks freshmen via written and mock battle on enrollment day. High rank guarantees bright future.

'Aim high. Feels like achievements too.'

High rank means discounts, perks during school.

'Written's hopeless—game knowledge only. Nail mock battle.'

Game-only experience; written limited to erosion basics.

'New 2-star consciousness would ease battle exam.'

Decided. Checked gacha rates.

Self-care or title boost? 2-star odds way up from start.

Hmm, worth it.

"Just one good pull, please."

Prefer combat over non-fighter like actor. Clasped hands, prayed earnestly, and used the 10-pull ticket.