Eule "N" Lau was indeed a surgeon—his medical expertise gave him a natural advantage.
But what was Luo Shu?
A monster wielding dozens of anomalous abilities. He might not be able to heal, but he excelled at manipulation.
If the heroine's brother was dying, then desperate measures were needed.
Luo Shu flipped to Page 15 of the Anomalous Item Compendium—SCP-035 (Occupied Mask).
Domination.
"Tell me where your sister is. I don't need your gratitude—just her location."
Compared to Eule "N" Lau's diplomatic approach, Luo Shu opted for brute force.
But the results were just as effective.
With his ruined throat, the brother gasped out his sister's hiding spot before succumbing to death.
Armed with this final clue, Luo Shu left the ruins, stepping into uncharted territory.
One question haunted him:
How to clear this game?
Eule "N" Lau had navigated this world as a revered surgeon, granting him neutrality.
No matter how vicious the gangs were, none dared harm a lifesaving doctor.
Yet even he had suffered 7 injuries—2 gunshots, 5 stab wounds—over 18 days (36 in-game).
If a respected medic wasn't safe, how would an ordinary civilian like Luo Shu fare?
If he stayed 36 in-game days, he'd likely endure 70+ attacks.
The safest option? Find the heroine, flee to a secure location, and hide.
With Stellar Pizza and Stellar Water, survival wasn't an issue.
But without completing missions, he'd never escape this world.
Was living as a game character an option?
No.
Games, relative to reality, existed on a lower narrative layer. The real world was the upper narrative, holding absolute power over it.
To simplify:
If Luo Shu didn't leave soon, the Foundation would discover his status as SCP-CN-1451-1.
His replacement (SCP-CN-1451-2) would manifest 150 km east of Tianjin—designated LoI-CN-1451-3.
There, a 5m³ silica cube would encase the doppelgänger, remaining until Luo Shu died or cleared the game.
The Foundation patrolled these waters. Discovery was inevitable.
Once they realized what happened, they could terminate the game from the upper narrative—214nm UV light on SCP-CN-1451 would forcibly eject him.
And Luo Shu would wake up in a cell.
Time was critical. He had to clear the game before detection.
Meeting the Heroine
Soon, Luo Shu located the girl using her brother's directions.
She was a stereotypical anime heroine—large, sparkling eyes, pink waist-length hair, a youthful face, and a figure that defied physics.
At first glance, she resembled a cosplayer, but her beauty was natural, unenhanced by makeup or padding.
Among all the women Luo Shu had met, she was undeniably the most stunning.
Even in the post-apocalyptic ruins, she wore a JK uniform and short skirt, her outfit dust-streaked yet oddly elegant.
Before Luo Shu arrived, she'd been sitting in the rubble in a provocative "seiza" pose.
Upon hearing his purpose, she obediently followed, silent and compliant.
No wonder Eule "N" Lau called this a Galgame. The coming days might be... pleasant.
If not for the looming threat of narrative-layer annihilation, Luo Shu might've enjoyed this apocalyptic escapism.
The heroine was docile, shadowing him like a loyal puppy.
But this came at a cost: she offered zero useful intel.
Before Luo Shu's arrival, she'd lived under her overprotective brother's wing, oblivious to the world's horrors.
Now, she transferred that blind dependence to Luo Shu, remaining a naive, helpless burden.
In real life, such innocence might delight men.
But in this survival hell, she was dead weight, dragging Luo Shu toward Game Over.
He was certain: Eule "N" Lau's injuries were mostly her fault.
Any rational player would scream:
"Ditch the heroine!"
A cry from the upper narrative.
But Luo Shu was trapped in the lowest narrative layer—powerless to refuse.