(No System, not overpowered, information gaps)
Abnormal creatures attack with increasing frequency, strange urban tales emerge one after another, and dust is blown from secrets buried in history. The bizarre things lurking in alleys, mournful songs in the middle of the night, fanatical followers of evil gods, and clues linking a string of murder cases...
“Gifted young heroes, awaken your powers and become the city's champions! The role is yours!” That was the Safety Bureau's publicity pitch.
But Qi Si awakened a power with no combat ability: [Real World], which enhances his five senses.
He tried to comfort himself with the thought, “There are no useless powers...” Ahem. You can't give up on yourself first.
Gradually, Qi Si discovered that solving mysteries and cases made him stronger. How was it possible that even wiping the makeup off someone's face could increase his power?
“Welcome to the real world! Here, liars, fools, madmen, and geniuses gather for a grand celebration!”
Some applauded Qi Si's keen senses and insight, praising him as a wise man who could never be fooled.
Others sneered that he was the biggest liar of all, a con artist who was best at staging his own acts.
Qi Si smiled, his gaze blazing as he looked toward the lofty throne of the gods.
“If I extinguish your false radiance, will even the gods fear me?”
