A strange mechanical voice suddenly echoed in her mind.
"System activation complete."
"Analyzing host…"
"Welcome to Earth, Host."
Shen Yueling froze.
"…What?"
Before she could react, the voice continued.
"Sorry for the delay, Host. Due to an accidental space rift during transmission, I arrived later than expected."
She blinked several times.
"Wait… are you the system that old man promised?"
"Yes, Host."
Her face immediately darkened.
"Oh, now you appear?"
"You took long enough!"
Then she crossed her arms and complained loudly.
"I clearly asked for a nice, loving family who would pamper me. A rich life where I could relax and slack off."
"But what did you give me?"
"A fake family!"
"And they're cold as ice!"
"And where is the 'rich life' part? This feels like a disaster!"
The system stayed silent for two seconds before replying calmly.
"Host, you misunderstand."
"The body I found for you perfectly matches your requirements."
"Requirements?" she snapped.
"Yes!"
"You call this weak, sick body a perfect match?"
The system replied in a flat tone.
"Host requested a beautiful body, wealthy background, and a life suitable for relaxation."
"This body fulfills those conditions."
She stared into the air.
"…Are you serious?"
"Host is simply lazy."
"HEY!"
"Don't call me lazy!"
She pointed angrily at the empty air.
"And don't tell me you expect me to go outside, work hard, and become some responsible person."
"I refuse!"
The system sighed.
"Host has misunderstood again."
"Then explain!"
But the system suddenly changed the topic.
"Host, did you forget something?"
"What?"
"You have biological parents."
Her eyes widened slightly.
"…Right."
"But where are they?"
"Do you know?"
The system paused.
"…Currently I do not have permission to locate them."
"What kind of useless system are you?!"
"However, this situation allows Host to slowly explore the world and enjoy new experiences."
"Don't change the subject!"
The system replied again.
"The old man said you would get bored."
"So he added some 'fun and spice' to your life."
Her expression twitched.
"Fun?"
"Spice?"
"Nice my foot!"
She rubbed her temples.
"Forget that."
"First tell me—what gifts did you bring?"
The system replied calmly.
"Host currently has no starter rewards."
"…What?!"
She almost jumped from the bed.
"At least give me something!"
"This body is weak, painful, and feels like it will collapse any second!"
"Give me a pill! A health potion! Something!"
The system responded immediately.
"Denied."
"What?!"
"Although I am a system, I must follow rules."
"And currently…"
The system paused.
"…And currently what?"
"Stop dragging it out!"
"…Host's body condition is extremely weak."
"I KNOW THAT!"
"And since I have just completed binding with you…"
"Say it clearly!"
"An emergency mission has been triggered."
Her eyes narrowed.
"…Mission?"
"Yes."
"Host must complete it immediately."
"No."
She crossed her arms.
"I refuse."
"I came here to relax, not to do missions."
The system spoke calmly.
"If Host refuses…"
"…You will die."
Silence filled the room.
"…Excuse me?"
"Host's body cannot survive long without proper treatment."
"Emergency training must begin now."
Before she could protest again—
The world around her suddenly changed.
Everything turned white.
She looked around in confusion.
"Where am I?!"
The system answered.
"Virtual learning space."
"Emergency training begins now."
A moment later—
An old man appeared in front of her.
He wore a white coat and looked at her sternly.
"Alright, student," he said.
"Listen carefully."
Shen Yueling blinked.
"…Who is this old man?"
System: "Training instructor. Simulation program."
"WHAT?!"
The old man ignored her reaction.
"Today you will learn Basic Medical Knowledge."
"You must complete seven modules."
She immediately shook her head.
"No!"
"I refuse!"
"I don't even know first aid!"
"How am I supposed to learn medicine?!"
The old man frowned.
"Stop complaining."
"You young people these days…"
"Come here and listen."
"Medicine is useful."
"You might even save lives someday."
She groaned.
"This feels like being forced to go to school…"
But the old man had already started teaching.
First Module: Human Body Basics
He explained the structure of the human body.
Organs.
Bones.
Muscles.
Blood circulation.
"The heart pumps blood."
"The lungs provide oxygen."
"The liver detoxifies harmful substances."
Shen Yueling listened unwillingly at first.
But surprisingly…
Her mind absorbed the information quickly.
In her previous life, she had been a hacker.
Her memory and analytical ability were already strong.
Soon she understood the entire structure of the human body.
The old man nodded.
"Good."
"Now answer my questions."
Whenever she answered incorrectly, he explained again.
After several rounds—
She passed the test.
"Excellent."
"You completed the first module."
Her eyes lit up.
"Oh good."
"I can leave now, right?"
The old man shook his head.
"You finished one of seven."
Her smile froze.
"…You're joking."
Second Module: Vital Signs
"Next," the old man said.
"Vital signs."
He explained body temperature.
Heart rate.
Breathing rate.
Blood pressure.
She learned how to recognize basic health indicators.
How to check a pulse.
How to observe breathing.
At the end, another test followed.
She passed again.
Third Module: Disease Recognition
Now things became harder.
She had to learn about common illnesses.
Fever.
Infections.
Symptoms and possible causes.
The old man created virtual patients for testing.
When she touched them, their bodies felt real.
"Wait," she said nervously.
"These aren't real people… right?"
System: "Simulation."
She sighed in relief and continued learning.
But after a long time—
Her head began to hurt.
"I'm tired…"
"I want to rest…"
The old man glared at her.
"How can someone become a doctor with this attitude?"
"You are too lazy!"
She groaned.
"Please stop…"
But the lessons continued.
Fourth Module: Basic Medical Tools
Thermometer.
Stethoscope.
Medical gloves.
Basic examination tools.
The old man explained everything carefully.
When to use them.
How to use them.
Why they were important.
Her brain felt like it was about to explode.
"I learned enough!"
"I can't continue!"
She tried opening her eyes.
But suddenly—
A sharp pain exploded inside her head.
"Ah—!"
She clutched her head.
"My brain… it feels like it's going to explode!"
A loud alarm sounded.
WARNING.
WARNING.
Host mental fatigue detected.
Emergency rest mode activated.
Her vision blurred.
Her body collapsed onto the ground.
And within seconds—
She fell into a deep sleep.
But before her consciousness faded completely…
A faint message appeared in the system panel.
Emergency Mission Progress: 65% Complete
Hidden Condition Triggered…
Unknown Illness Detected in Host Body.
Diagnosis: Pending.
And the system quietly whispered—
"Host… your real problem has not even begun yet."