[No System] + [Not reborn or transmigrated] + [Supernatural powers and martial prowess] + [Multiple worlds and dimensions]
With a sorrowful look in his eyes, Xu Yi said reluctantly, “Can’t you stay? Aren’t you my golden finger? What am I supposed to do if you leave?”
Number One didn’t want to leave either, but staying would have too great an impact. If they became as deeply entangled with this world as before, it wouldn’t be long before the world collapsed. With no choice, Number One said, “I’m not from this world. The world’s rejection of me will only grow stronger. If I don’t leave, sooner or later you’ll get dragged into it and lose your life.”
After hearing this, Xu Yi’s expression turned from sorrowful to serious. “If I’m going to get dragged into it and lose my life, then... can you run away? I’m not ready to die.”
Number One froze. What happened to all that reluctance? Couldn’t he say something halfway decent?
Oh, well. Number One was leaving, but not for good. As long as they didn’t get too deeply entangled with this world, things would be fine. Before leaving, Number One would tweak Xu Yi’s [Landlord] ability so he wouldn’t end up too hopeless.
Once Number One had adjusted Xu Yi’s [Landlord] ability, they said, “Remember to get along with the tenants in your ability. If I get the chance, I’ll contact you from outside the world. The rest is up to you. I won’t keep you any longer. I’m off!”
With that, Number One vanished from Xu Yi’s mind. No matter how Xu Yi called out, there was no response.
Number One had the golden finger, yet didn’t act like one at all.
Were they really going to leave Xu Yi to fend for himself?
Of course not. Number One wanted Xu Yi to find a way out on his own, within the plans they had laid...