Main God Creation Rules

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"...You mean, we don't count?"

Facing the holder whose face was gradually turning pale, the "veteran" nodded painfully: "I'm sorry, this is a measure formulated by the Transmigrator Alliance to prevent some veterans from taking advantage of loopholes in the rules. There's nothing I can do about it."

"But without Brother Liu's protection, we would never have been able to escape!"

"No, no, no, think about it carefully. Even an ordinary person like Natsuki Subaru who doesn't know the plot can struggle through it, let alone you who have 'abilities' and 'plot'... Use your little brains, there must be a way to get through it!"

After receiving a bunch of worthless information from the veteran, the holder, whose desperate pleas went unanswered, could only leave in fear. As expected, curses and slanders against the "veteran" appeared along the way, but they eventually subsided on a large scale.

Soon, they were forced to confront the situation before them.

"What should we do? If I'm not mistaken, Roswaal is using Rem to eliminate any suspicious individuals among us. If this continues, many of us may die."

"Shh! Are you saying this so loudly because you're afraid they won't hear you?!"

"We're doomed. I thought that veteran would protect us, and he asked Ram a lot of sensitive questions... He's definitely been put on the kill list."

"Can I go over and confess now?"

"Idiot, how do you explain 'plot'? Are you a time traveler, an anime from another world?"

"If this can help me survive, I wouldn't mind, okay?"

……

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……

Outside, the wind and rain were starting to pick up, but inside the library, everything remained quiet as usual.

After several intruders broke in, Betty blocked the entire door. Generally, no one except Emilia and the maid who delivered the food had entered, and her way of getting along with Lin Yi was thus established.

But on this day, the librarian, who could go for days and nights without speaking and only reading, suddenly spoke up: "Your partner has had an accident, aren't you going?"

He raised his head, his mind still focused on organizing the magical framework, but his words revealed nothing unusual: "Should I go?"

"..."

"..."

"Hmph, it's nothing."

It's easy to tell from her icy gaze that her impression of him has dropped significantly; if there's any favorability rating, it's probably fallen from 50 to 20 or even lower.

But so what?

Everyone should be responsible for their own choices. It's not like if you get stabbed in the back because of your own stupidity, then an innocent bystander should retaliate.

Taking responsibility for one's choices is something every intelligent being must learn.

However, not everyone can learn it.

On the seventh day after entering the manor, a panicked transmigrator rushed into the library, begging the librarian to save his life. Just as the librarian was about to agree out of pity, the transmigrator, who hadn't even glanced at Lin Yi the entire time, was dragged away by a maid wielding a chain hammer...

"No, no, I didn't do anything, I just like you—yes, I just like you!"

"—Snap."

Staring blankly at the bloodstains that had splattered in from the doorway, the librarian suddenly became furious.

Perhaps it was the choice that led to the death of others, or witnessing someone die in front of her, or perhaps it was simply a sudden outburst of long-suppressed emotions. However, as the only person present, Lin Yi inevitably became the first target of her venting.

He didn't make a move, but simply stared at them with a cold gaze.

"Okay, if this makes you happy."

With an indifferent shrug, Lin Yi placed the last book of advanced magic manuals on the bookshelf and walked out of the library where he had spent a considerable amount of time.

Those "outside" can naturally appreciate the drama unfolding "inside" from an observer's perspective, but if they step into it themselves and continue to treat it with such a superior attitude, their fate will likely be similar to that of the corpse before them.

After sweeping away the lifeless corpse of the transmigrator on the ground, Lin Yi vaguely remembered that he was the transmigrator who possessed the relatively rare ability to manipulate the speed of air in a small area. Unfortunately, he did not grow to the point where he could shake the earth with a mere gesture, as he had described on his journey, and instead simply died here.

There is always a gap between ideals and reality.

Shortly after leaving the library, bypassing the corpse of the transmigrator, Lin Yi encountered another panicked transmigrator in this manor, which was much quieter than ever before.

When he saw Lin Yi, he was immediately confused. It took him a while to remember that there was such a person in the group of transmigrators. After all, he had been away for too long and might have been regarded as invisible.

However, upon recalling Lin Yi's abilities, the transmigrator was overjoyed and immediately jogged to Lin Yi's side, anxiously observing his surroundings while seeking Lin Yi's help. Of course, during this process, he also recounted in detail everything that had happened in the manor in the past short period of time.

"...The first victim appeared on the third day. At that time, we naively thought that the veteran would come to our aid, but to our surprise, he said 'We can't kill characters from the story,' and stood by and watched what happened to us! That bastard must have known this would happen, which is why he did nothing—"

"On the fourth day, the number of victims increased to three. We were still hesitant about what to do, but we collapsed when we noticed that the number had increased to nine... Some people wanted to talk to Roswaal directly, tell him the plot, make him believe them, or even reveal the witch's whereabouts. But those fools didn't even consider whether he would believe them?"

"Some people want to escape from the manor, but I'm not optimistic about Subaru's escape in the story. I guess he's become food for the monsters in the forest by now."

"Some are still not giving up, trying to pull off a plot twist at the last minute. You probably already know how that ended... damn it!"

Re:CREATORS: Chapter 535 Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (8)

Lin Yi wasn't surprised by the actions of the first two types of people mentioned by the time traveler. After all, when faced with a crisis that threatens their survival, it's instinctive for humans to pay any price they can to survive, even if it interferes with the plot.

Escaping the manor is another option. Even if the hope is slim, at least you can struggle to the very end with your own will. Maybe you can still succeed, right?

But the last one was a bit hard for him to understand.

"Hmm... I've heard that before. Apparently, quite a few people are using 'strategies' to get characters in the story to like them. If I'm not mistaken, these 'strategies' are the process of making characters in the story like you?"

The transmigrator glanced at Lin Yi with some surprise, probably puzzled that he didn't know the "strategy guide." Even so, facing the only "powerful figure" who might help him survive, he honestly nodded: "That's right, to be honest, that's what I thought at first too. I thought it would be worth it if having a 'veteran' could hold us off, even if it was a bit dangerous, as long as we gained something. After all, it was an experience I had always dreamed of. But who knew that bastard was just setting us up!"

If you're talking about a trap, Lin Yi doesn't think it's that bad. After all, when you choose to entrust your entire fortune and your most precious life to someone else, you have to be prepared for any "unexpected situations" to arise at any time.

Clearly, these time travelers were unaware of this problem. Or rather, their familiarity with the "plot" had made them accustomed to a superior position, completely forgetting that they were just ordinary people who were slightly different from others.

In this respect, the original protagonist, Natsuki Subaru, was probably much better than them. At least the original protagonist didn't know the "plot," so he could only learn by dying one death after another. He could also gradually correct his mistakes, unlike the transmigrators who were obsessed with the "plot" and kept rushing forward, only to end up with such a bloody and broken ending.

Thinking of the male protagonist, Lin Yi continued to ask the time traveler about his experiences.

"486? Damn it—he's the safest one right now! We thought that according to the plot, if anyone was to die, it would be him first. Once 486 died once, we would be more careful and restrain our actions. But now he's the most harmless one. He just eats and sleeps all day long, and nothing happens to him!"

The time traveler paused here, a hint of reluctance in his expression: "A few of us want to change the current situation and restore the story to its original state. Whether we can succeed is another matter, but at least we need to bring Rem back to normal from her berserk state. So we're currently trying to find a way to bring him and Rem together..."

Hearing this, even Lin Yi felt an urge to laugh.

At first, they tried every means to trip up the two of them and prevent them from getting to know each other, but now they have to do the opposite and do their best to help them deepen their relationship—isn't this a case of being hoist by their own petard?

Of course, as one of the "time travelers," Lin Yi didn't have the right to laugh, so he rationally changed the subject: "How's the situation now?"

"I don't know... When I escaped, there were five people still alive. Two stayed by Subaru's side, trying to rely on his protagonist aura. One said he was going to find Betty, and the other was probably going to find Emilia... If anyone in this manor could really lend us a helping hand, it would probably be the heroine."

Faced with the threat of death, these time travelers did not act as foolishly as they had at the beginning; at least they were not stupid enough to seek help from Roswaal or the "veterans" in this situation.

"That silver-haired half-elf didn't know about this?"

"Roswaal had already used an excuse to get her to leave the manor, but it probably won't be long, since the royal selection storyline is about to begin soon."

That makes sense. Even a brief observation would reveal the true nature of that silver-haired half-elf. It's unlikely that she would allow others to harm these "saviors." Unless it's already a done deal, she's relatively safe as long as she's around.

After clarifying the current clues through a brief conversation, Lin Yi turned his gaze to the transmigrator beside him: "And what about you? Don't tell me you came here specifically to find me."

"I...I'm here to see Betty!"

Looking at the time traveler whose eyes were darting around, Lin Yi showed a regretful expression.

The next second, the chain hammer, accompanied by a whistling sound, struck the transmigrator's head squarely. Under the crushing force of the metal, the mere calcium-rich bones were clearly no match, and the hammer shattered the bone without any doubt, sending the remaining debris crashing down to the other side of the passage.

After using the repulsive force to block the splattered blood and debris in front of her, Lin Yi turned around to face the maddened ghost hidden in the shadows, among which the most eye-catching thing was a small "horn" on her head.

According to what I found in the library, this horn represents the spiritual power of the demon race. The larger the horn and the better it grows, the stronger the spiritual power, and vice versa. Moreover, the existence of the horn will cause the demon race to go berserk and destroy everything around it when stimulated. To stop it, you either have to calm it down or destroy the horn.

"Comparatively speaking, I would prefer to choose the third option."

An invisible repulsive force deflected the heavy hammer that was about to smash into his face. This defensive action alone reduced his ability strength by 2%. Seeing this, Lin Yi exhaled: "...But it seems impossible."

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Judging from the clues obtained from the "plot", the blue-haired maid's hunting choices are based on the "suspiciousness" of the target. If someone is suspected of being a spy or assassin who has ulterior motives and is trying to get close to the candidate for the throne, they will be "eliminated", which can be seen as clearing obstacles for the silver-haired half-elf to become king.

However, the assessment of this "suspiciousness" is quite interesting.

On the surface, it is based on each person's actions to determine whether he is suspicious, but in reality, it is entirely decided by the owner of the manor, Roswaal. In other words, the life and death of those who think they know the "plot" and act according to the "plot" are not based on their own actions as they believe, but are entirely determined by the will of the manor's owner.

He believes you have nothing to hide, so even if you do something outrageous, it won't matter.

He thinks you're suspicious, so I'm sorry, but even if you never leave your home, you're still a "spy"—like Lin Yi now.

Those who spend all their time in the library can be considered "spies" or "assassins," so you can imagine what fate awaits other time travelers.

Re:CREATORS: Chapter 536 Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (9)

There are two factors that determine the strength of a person's abilities.

1. Strength of power: You can't expect a magnetic field that can only move two magnets to rotate to move the Earth or even the Sun, even if you use your skills to fly into the sky. This is determined by the objective nature of matter.

2. Depth of ability: To be more precise, it is the depth of the use and research of ability. For example, with telekinesis, some people only treat it as an invisible hammer to swing around, while others can play with it in many different ways.

Similarly, the same applies to Lin Yi's current possessions, "Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Guidance" and "Divine Luo Heavenly Conquest".

If strength is insufficient, depth can compensate.

When you take your first step forward, a 20-centimeter square repulsive force surface forms between your feet and the ground. Under the effect of the ability, what was originally a simple movement becomes a sudden surge. With the successive push of the second, third, fourth and so on, the speed changes from the running of an ordinary person to a level that normal humans cannot reach.

It was clear that the crazed ghosts lacked adaptability. After noticing Lin Yi's change in speed, they failed to adjust their attacks in time, simply letting their powerful yet slow weapons continue to move backward.

Having bypassed the direct attack, Lin Yi used a slightly weaker repulsive field to surround the area above his palm, and then, under the angry and murderous gazes of the demon clan—

"Boom-"

"Hmm, I must say, it's no wonder it's called a 'demon,' its bones are indeed much harder than those of an ordinary person."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow as he watched the ghost struggling to its feet.

"Boom——————"

With normal human strength, let alone causing damage, it probably wouldn't even be able to break through the defenses of this seemingly weak "maid" who can wield objects weighing over a hundred pounds. However, under the repulsive force field, there's no need to force a victory through a head-on collision; it's enough to make slight use of her own strength.

What's even more wonderful is that, because she's caught up in her madness, she can't even notice the reality that the attacks she's inflicting on the enemy are actually her own brute force. So all Lin Yi needs to do is transfer the power that's being directed at her back to her.

"Boom-"

"Boom-"

"Boom-"

……

After about seven or eight times, the ghost clan, which had been full of energy and seemed determined to kill Lin Yi, completely lost its ability to resist and fell to the ground, letting the blood from its head spread to the cracked ground.

Seeing this, Lin Yi showed no intention of rescuing or pursuing her, but instead looked curiously at her motionless "corpse".

"Even in madness, there remains a cunning instinct, which is much more refined than that of the 'hero race'."

As soon as she finished speaking, the demons, who seemed to have lost consciousness a moment ago, launched an attack at an unprecedented speed. Having abandoned their heavy hammer weapon, which was only a burden, their speed was more than three times faster than before. However, what met her attack was not anything else, but the very weapon she had just discarded.

—A chain hammer weighing 120 pounds.

The solid metal surface made zero-distance contact with the delicate demon horn on her head, which snapped off with a crisp sound without any doubt. After the horn symbolizing her demon clan identity was broken off, the blue-haired maid collapsed to the ground unconscious—this was the real end.

However, even by using this "minimum damage" method to dismantle the blue-haired maid's attack ability instead of killing her, Lin Yi still lost nearly 10% of his ability strength. This was based on the fact that the power and tools used for the attack came from the opponent herself. If he had really foolishly used his own ability to fight, he would probably have lost at least 30% of his ability strength to end the battle.

"Isn't this rule protecting 'plot characters' more like protecting time travelers than protecting time travelers?"

With this speculative thought in mind, just as Lin Yi crouched down to examine the "plot character's" injuries to prevent her from bleeding to death and indirectly causing his abilities to reset to zero, another "plot character" suddenly barged in and witnessed the scene—

Imagine an unharmed man standing in front of a wounded, unconscious girl, and reaching out to her to make some kind of move.

Witnessing such a scene, no one can guarantee that they will believe him, right?

Even with Emilia's personality, she still made the most normal reaction after seeing this scene with her own eyes.

"stop!"

The energy of "Mana" is faster than words.

The rapidly decreasing temperature surrounding him allowed Lin Yi to quickly determine the effect of the magic—heat stripping, drawing away heat to create a low-temperature environment that restricts the target's mobility, and potentially freezing them instantly at maximum output.

Clearly, this was not a spell intended to kill; it was simply meant to control Lin Yi's actions. The best option was to do nothing and let the silver-haired half-elf cast the spell, then explain the situation to her. This would not only clear up the misunderstanding but could also potentially boost her "favorability."

However, the prerequisite for doing so is to temporarily entrust one's life to her.

"Node Capture"

As the fog gradually spread due to the low temperature effect, the squinted eyes spotted the few nodes where the fog was densest, and projected their abilities towards the center of those nodes—