Chapter 705: SCP-096

【Welcome to the "Foundation Grand Game"!】

A second ago, Asta was still muttering to herself, wondering what it would feel like to watch herself lose consciousness.

Yet, the moment she used her intent to issue the "Start" command.

The spacious and bright space station hall in her eyes was instantly replaced by pure, lightless darkness, only to be enveloped by light in the very next instant.

When she opened her eyes again, she found herself floating in a pure white space, with the game menu typical of virtual reality games before her.

Asta curiously poked and prodded, making various movements, and finally confirmed.

Vision;

Smell;

Touch;

Taste;

Hearing.

All present!

There was not a single element of false advertising.

"Let me see what SCPs are available..."

Amidst her shock, Asta quickly cast her gaze upon the long list of SCPs.

Then, she began to read from the top.

"Hmm... so many SCPs that sound familiar."

Asta's gaze slowly scrolled through the list: "SCP-006" "Fountain of Youth", "SCP-008" "Zombie Plague", "SCP-009" "Red Ice" were all prominently featured.

However, when Asta tried to view SCPs with numbers above 10,000, she only received the prompt: 【Please explore the preceding content later.】

She was not discouraged.

While browsing, Asta also discovered that all files only contained the SCP's number and name.

No object class, no description, no special containment procedures, and no addenda.

Clearly, the Foundation intended for players to explore on their own.

"One-two-zero" As for whether a treasure chest filled with jewels or a mimic filled with sticky tentacles lay there, the early game relied on player luck, while the late game relied on the skills and thinking honed by the player.

Asta couldn't help but guess if the Foundation was using this method to discover candidates who could be developed into agents.

This thought flashed by, and she immediately pulled back her somewhat wandering mind.

Since she wanted to follow the "true-to-life" route, mimicking the Foundation's process of investigating, containing, and controlling anomalies from scratch.

Naturally, she would skip the already declassified SCPs first.

She just didn't know how many Amber Eras it would take to complete the full compendium if one really had to explore them one by one.

Could it be that the Foundation would launch events later?

Or would all players share progress, re-treading the Foundation's path in the game, and practicing the Foundation's "Mission Statement"?

Secretly guessing, Asta narrowed her selection range to the first 100 SCPs.

Finally, she chose an SCP that didn't seem to have any problems based on its name, and might even be a little cutie.

Its number was 096.

" 'The Shy Guy'... sounds like a Safe-class SCP..."

"Although I've watched all the Foundation's live streams... but as this is my first time roleplaying an agent, I'll start with something simple..."

Subsequently, under the system's guidance, Asta began creating her in-game character.

With just a thought, a figure identical to Bai Xuan appeared before her, only the black robe and monocle had changed into a combat uniform.

Asta nodded in satisfaction, sent a few messages to the real Bai Xuan, telling him that she had bought several copies of the "Foundation Grand Game", and incidentally attached her UID.

All preparations were complete.

The young girl raised her hand and pressed 【Task Start】.

Immediately, lines of text emerged.

【Hint:】

【Detected that this is your first time playing the "Foundation Grand Game"】

【System defaults to "Protection Mode"】

【In "Protection Mode", the system disables True-to-Life Mode and enables Health Bar Mode】

【Pain coefficient adjusted to -100% (i. e., pain sensation disabled)】

【Character ability values remain constant】

【Players can switch between first-person and third-person perspectives】

【Do you need to adjust relevant configurations (Y/N)】

Asta took a deep breath, feeling her heart pounding wildly within her chest.

The excitement of being about to face the other side of the world was constantly washing over her nerves and consciousness.

She saw it.

The eerie world belonging solely to the "Anomalous", which had never been revealed to the sentient beings of the galaxy before, was slowly unfolding.

【N】

【Request received】

【Biometric identification passed】

【Authorization confirmed】

【Identity information confirmed】

【Foundation Level 4 Agent, "Astronomy Enthusiast"】

【Welcome back】

On the other side, the "Luo Fu" Xianzhou, in front of the Palace of Divine Foresight.

March 7th was hopping around in front of Bai Xuan, the young girl was very curious about everything on the Xianzhou, pressing her camera shutter non-stop.

The Xianzhou natives on the road were unfazed by this, seemingly accustomed to such situations.

"Stelle" walked beside Bai Xuan, the two with fingers interlaced.

A breeze brushed past, and a starlike light flickered in her golden eyes.

Her gaze wandered around, yet seemed focused only on the warm presence beside her.

The streets and alleys were filled with a scorching atmosphere, the tea fragrance from the teahouses was enticing, the snack stalls were doing a roaring trade, and in front of an unnamed shop, a Foxian couple were being affectionate.

Ripples stirred around "Stelle", and sweetness surged in her heart.

But there were also slight complaints.

Like how someone had been looking down at their phone ever since leaving the Palace of Divine Foresight.

"Xiao Bai, what are you looking at~"

She raised her hand, her fingertips gently tapping Bai Xuan's cheek.

Bai Xuan turned to look at "Stelle", showing her the message Asta had sent:

"A message from Station Master Asta."

"To thank us for our help earlier, she bought a copy of the 'Foundation Grand Game' for each of us."

"Asking when we'll be free to go to the space station to pick them up, and play for a few days while we're at it." ===== CHAPTER 707 =====