People are Collapsing, But the Integration Strategy is Starting (Volume 1-5, Chapter 40).

Summary

Xia Ling navigates Yaemiya Village, feeling the weight of her assumed identity as Yae Sakura. She avoids deep conversations with villagers to prevent revealing her true self, while grappling with her purpose in this dream created by Hiiro Maru. As she helps the villagers with various tasks, she grows frustrated, questioning her role. Meanwhile, Hiiro Maru observes her, strategizing to manipulate her into becoming accustomed to the identity of Yae Rin, ultimately aiming to lead her to her demise. Hiiro Maru also senses a familiar presence trying to infiltrate the dream, which turns out to be Wei Er Wei's message to Xia Ling. As the story unfolds, the corrosion virus developed by Mebius subtly seeks out Ling's consciousness, leading to a poignant moment where Ling reconnects with Wei Er Wei's voice, urging her to trust them again. Ling, despite her fears, embraces this connection, finding hope in the midst of her long isolation.

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