"The renewable resource plan can be solved in a better way. No need to keep researching it."
Mini Herta paused, then raised her hands high, eyes gleaming with reverence.
"One last thing to confirm with you.
My name is Mini Herta.
And the one who created me—Lady Herta—is unmatched in the universe!"
Professor Wang: "ヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ???!"
His entire worldview was shattered.
And just as he was still reeling—
A greater shock arrived.
From the sky, from the earth, from somewhere ancient yet cosmic—
A grand and solemn voice echoed across the world.
[Attention, citizens of Earth: The National Fate Forbidden Zone is about to descend!]
At that moment, whether in buildings, on streets, or inside homes—
Everyone on Earth heard it.
They all froze, thinking it was a hallucination.
But when they saw others reacting the same way—
They realized…
It was real.
[With resources depleted, the National Fate Forbidden Zone is your final chance!]
[Please listen carefully to the following rules:]
Two individuals will be selected from each country to enter the Forbidden Zone as National Fate representatives. If a representative dies, their nation will suffer a devastating penalty. Resources acquired in the Forbidden Zone will be magnified a hundredfold and granted to their nation. The zone is full of opportunities—but danger lurks within. Proceed with caution. Your teammate is your only lifeline. Build a strong bond. Do not judge the zone by peacetime values. Stay vigilant.
[Survive!]
[Countdown: 60 minutes]
[After 60 minutes, selected representatives will be transported into the Forbidden Zone…]
[Countdown begins: 59:59]
[59:58]
[59:57]
…
The voice wasn't just booming—it appeared as glowing text in everyone's minds.
The entire planet was stunned.
Conversations exploded across the globe:
—"Holy crap! Did you hear that?! The National Fate Zone!"
—"A hundredfold resource boost? We might actually survive!"
—"No more worrying about the apocalypse! This is huge!"
—"You're being too optimistic. If our reps die, we're screwed!"
Everyone was talking.
Except Su Mu.
She calmly savored a dessert from Herta's kitchen, raising an eyebrow.
"So this is it… the world of National Fate."
Her name was Su Mu.
In her past life, she was Su Mu—a man.
Now, reborn as a woman, she had awakened the Great Herta Roleplay System.
So now, she was the Herta.
Also known as Great Herta.
Her silk-clad feet rested on the table, toes soft and delicate, the arch of her sole elegantly curved.
Sunlight shimmered off her sheer tights.
Her ombré brown hair cascaded gently, adorned with tiny blossoms.
Her violet eyes stared at her fingertip, where a drop of whipped cream clung to her polished nail.
Her off-shoulder dress framed her collarbone perfectly.
From a distance, her figure—accented by a magical corset—was a breathtaking sight.
The Roleplay System, as its name suggests,
Grants power by mimicking Herta's behavior and solving problems her way.
To this day,
She—had no idea how much of Herta's power surged within.