Surviving in a Collapsed World, Is Something Wrong?

The seventh year of Wenzheng.

In Shinano, Japan, villages have been plagued by drought due to the lack of rivers.

There is a legend in Yae Village in Shinano Province that as long as the children of the village are sacrificed to the fox god, the fox god will appear and provide rain for the village.

The story begins here:

Jiang Ming gradually woke up.

I was slightly dazed looking at the unfamiliar room around me.

"Um...where is this again?"

"system?"

"Ding! I'm here, host."

"This is where?"

"Ding! This is Yae Village more than 500 years ago, around the seventh year of Bunsho. Host, you were found by Yae Sakura when you were unconscious and brought here."

"So the reason you gave me the tool to change history was so that I could save Yae Rin and defeat the Herrscher of Corrosion who was the evil spirit of the previous civilization?"

"Ding! Yes, host."

The system replied.

“Will it really have no impact on the future?”

Jiang Ming still didn't quite believe it.

"Ding! Host, all you have to do is do what you just said. Nothing else will change. Kallen will still die. The most that will change is the relationship between Kallen Kaslana and Yae Sakura."

The system explained.

"I see. I understand. Then check your personal dashboard before starting the mission."

Host: Jiang Ming

Strength: B+

Status: A bit weak

Faction: Destiny

Weapons: Yuling Sword, Frost Prison Ice Sky*1, Seven Thunders of Purification*1

Abilities: Taixu Sword Qi - Sword form, show holiness in front of others, master the five thunders, golden light on the ground, call the wind and rain, seven arrows, breath hiding, destroying emotions. (Mastery of Honkai ability)

Backpack: 2 healing potions and a bunch of miscellaneous stuff.

Well, not bad.

At this time, the door opened and a girl with pink hair and wearing a witch's costume walked in, holding a bowl of medicine in her hand.

The girl was very young, probably only about 13 or 14 years old.

"Ah, you're awake!"

When the girl saw Jiang Ming wake up, she hurried forward.

"Well, miss, where is this place?"

Jiang Ming looked at the girl in front of him and pretended to be puzzled.

"This is Yae Village. I saw you unconscious on the road and brought you here."

"I see. Thank you, Miss."

Jiang Ming said gratefully.

"You're welcome. My name is Yaezakura, what's yours?"

"Jiang Ming, from Shenzhou."

"Shenzhou? Where is that?"

"Somewhere far away."

"Is that so...ah! No, I'm going to make some medicine for my sister. You can drink this. Maybe you'll feel better."

"Well, I see."

Jiang Ming took the medicine, the medicine soup was so dark that it made people tremble.

"Then you have a good rest, I'll leave first."

After saying that, Yaezakura left the room.

Jiang Ming looked at the medicine in his hand and decided not to let Ying down, so he drank it all in one gulp.

"Ahem, it's so painful."

Jiang Ming felt that this bowl of medicine made his injuries worse.

"Let's go around."

Jiang Ming decided to go out for a walk first.

Jiang Ming walked and came to a yard.

"Cough cough cough."

The sound of coughing caught Jiang Ming's attention.

When I turned around, I found a girl who looked 70% similar to Yaesakura sitting on the bed and looking at me.

It was definitely Yae Rin.

Apparently Yaezakura had already fed her some medicine, although it didn't help.

Eyes facing each other.

Jiang Ming decided to break the silence first.

"Um, hello?"

"Well, hello, sir, you must be the man my sister rescued. My name is Yae Rin, ahem..."

"You are in very poor physical condition right now. Lie down and get a good rest. This is the most important thing."

Jiang Ming took off his shoes and walked into the room and said.

"Sir, you are injured, but you are still out for a walk?"

Yae Rin said it all.

"Well, I was injured. I need to move more so that I can recover quickly. Also, just call me Brother Jiang Ming."

"Okay, Brother Jiang Ming."

He is so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.

"Rin, where's your sister?"

Jiang Ming asked.

"My sister went to the village for a meeting after she gave me the medicine."

Meeting? Does that mean the villagers are planning to sacrifice Rin? What a bunch of crazy people.

"Is that so? Then let's chat. I'll tell you stories from outside."

"Um, okay."

As someone who always stays in her room to recuperate, Rin is obviously very interested in what's happening outside.

The double cherry blossoms.

Yaezakura sat next to her father.

"Lord God!!!"

"Lord God, it has not rained for three months. Please hold another sacrifice!"

The villagers requested.

"Wasn't it held just a month ago?"

"Then why hasn't it rained yet?"

At this time, an elderly man said.

"It must be because the girl offered last time was not a virgin, which angered the gods!"

"We encountered this kind of thing ten years ago. Only by offering a sacrifice of the blood of a miko could the anger of the gods be appeased!"

Hearing this, Yaezakura's face turned pale.

"I see."

The God Lord stood up and said.

"Then let's use Rin as a sacrifice. She has been ill for a long time and will be happy if we can make some contribution to the village."

"Father..."

Yaezakura whispered.

He just turned around and said calmly.

"Ying, you will be the host of the sacrifice in two days. You need to prepare well. Also, find a time to send the man you brought back away."

"Yes...Father."

Sakura clutched the hem of her skirt tightly, as if she had made a great decision.

And he saw all of this.

................................................

At night, Sakura returned to Rin's room.

He found that his sister was chatting with Jiang Ming, and they were laughing. A long-lost smile appeared on Lin's face.

Seeing her sister's happy smile, Sakura felt that all the tiredness of the day had disappeared, but when she thought about what would happen two days later, Sakura's mood sank to the bottom.

"Sakura, you're here."

"Ah, sister!"

When Rin saw Sakura, he hurriedly called her to his side.

"What's wrong, Rin? What's so happy about?"

Sakura asked with a smile, suppressing the sadness in her heart.

"Brother Jiang Ming told me a lot of interesting stories. Brother Jiang Ming, can you tell me a few more?"

Rin said pitifully.

"Ahem, it's getting late, and it's time for Rin to go to bed. How about I tell you tomorrow?"

"Well...Okay, sister, good night, Brother Jiang Ming."

"Goodnight, Rin."

Jiang Ming said good night to Lin and then whispered to Ying.

"Sakura, come out for a moment, let's talk."

"......it is good."

The two walked out of the room.

"Let me get straight to the point, Sakura. Do the people in the village want to sacrifice Rin to the gods?"

"?!"

"How did you know?"

Ying was obviously surprised that Jiang Ming, an outsider, knew about this, even though he had been staying with Lin all day.

"Hehe, don't worry about that, Sakura. You don't actually want to sacrifice Rin at all, so you plan to pack your luggage and take Rin away from Yae Village tomorrow, right?"

"?!......Yes."

Although she didn't know how Jiang Ming knew it, Ying still admitted it.

"Your father lied to you."

"Cheated me? What do you mean?"

"He has guessed that you will take Rin away, so he is preparing to hold a sacrifice tomorrow."

"?! How do you know this?"

Sakura was even more surprised.

"I know a lot of things, Sakura, and if you trust me, I'll help you tomorrow."

"..."

"Why... help us."

Sakura questioned.

Indeed, a man of unknown origin who knows so many things must have some purpose.

"Because I couldn't bear to see such a cute and sensible girl like Rin die, and it can be regarded as repaying Sakura for saving my life."

Jiang Ming smiled faintly.

"So, just think of it as doing this for Rin, and trust me, okay?"

Jiang Ming requested.

"..."

"I understand, Jiang Ming, please save my sister."

Ying suddenly knelt down and said to Jiang Ming.

Jiang Ming helped Ying up and spoke gently.

"Of course, I'm here, no one can touch her, Sakura just sleep well."

"Thank you, Jiang Ming."

Sakura choked up.

She didn't know how she would live without Rin.

"Thank you or anything like that, wait till I save Rin."

Jiang Ming held Ying in his arms and spoke gently.

"Ah."

Feeling Ying's soft body and body fragrance, Jiang Ming certainly would not have any improper thoughts. After all, Ying was only 13 years old.

As for how to save Lin, Jiang Ming also had a plan in mind.

......................................................

the next day.

"It's bad, Jiang Ming."

Ying hurried to Jiang Ming.

"The sacrifice is about to begin?"

Jiang Ming asked.

"Yes, I saw them taking Rin away."

"Jiang Ming..."

Ying looked at Jiang Ming with pleading eyes.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Jiang Ming comforted her and then held Ying's hand.

"Golden light spreads across the ground."

There was a flash of golden light, and the two disappeared on the spot.

On the altar, Lin was kneeling alone with his hands and feet tied.

The people in the audience kept fanning the flames.

"Sacrifice her to the Lord God!"

"God will definitely respond to us!"

"Where's the miko? Let her perform the ceremony!"

"Brother Jiang Ming, Lin seems to be unable to listen to your stories anymore."

Rin murmured.

"Rin is so lucky to be able to help her sister before she dies..."

"It's just...Rin can't go to see the cherry blossoms with her sister."

Rin closed his eyes.

"Go and ask the witch..."

Suddenly, a golden light flashed, and Jiang Ming appeared beside Lin with Ying and cut the rope that bound Lin.

"Brother Jiang Ming and sister? How come you...?"

Lin was surprised by the sudden appearance of Jiang Ming and his sister, but before she could ask, there was a commotion under the altar.

"Who is that person? Why did he suddenly appear with the miko?!"

"It seems to be the man that the witch brought back earlier."

"Could he be the Lord God?!"

"The Lord God has appeared!"

That's right, since they believe there is a god in the world, why can't this god be me? As long as they think I am a god, everything will be much simpler.

"Quiet!"

Jiang Ming shouted as he summoned lightning to strike the villagers.

The villagers were so frightened that their legs went weak and they knelt on the ground.

"Ah! He is indeed the God!"

"God is angry!"

"God, please calm down."

Everyone knelt on the ground trying to get Jiang Ming's forgiveness, even the so-called God Lord was no exception.

That's it, so next...

Jiang Ming helped Lin up and stood between Ying and Lin and said calmly.

"Tell me what you want."

When the villagers heard Jiang Ming's words, they all expressed their requests, but most of them hoped for rain, which happened to be...

"As you wish, I can call the wind and rain."

As soon as Jiang Ming finished speaking, the sky was covered with dark clouds and heavy rain began to fall. Jiang Ming simply took out an umbrella from the system space to help Ying and Lin block the rain.

"Great, it's finally raining!"

"Thank you, Lord God!"

The villagers knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly to express their gratitude.

Ignoring the villagers, Jiang Ming touched Ying and Lin and activated the golden light to return to Lin's room.

"All right."

Jiang Ming put away his umbrella and said as he looked at the heavy rain outside.

"Now that there is rain, Rin doesn't have to be sacrificed."

Sakura and Rin became reserved. They had heard what the villagers had said, as well as the ability to teleport and create items during thunder and rain...

"Brother Jiang Ming, are you really...the Lord God?"

Rin asked quietly

"Um......"

"Thunder and rain are certainly my abilities, but I'm still far from the level of a god, so Sakura, Rin, don't be so reserved. Just treat me as a friend. If you call me God, I'll get angry. Just use the previous name."

Jiang Ming said jokingly.

Sakura and Rin looked at each other and smiled.

"Yes, Brother Jiang Ming."

"Yeah, Ming."

Hmm? It seems like a familiar name.