Shura!
In the Samsara Space, this name has become synonymous with the "Super God" rating.
Countless players dream of joining the Shura Boss in a dungeon run—just being on the same team guarantees success.
But...
The Shura Boss is notoriously cold and has blocked all stranger communications, making it almost impossible to get in touch with him.
Now, for the first time, Shura is actually willing to take someone into a dungeon run—and that someone is her! Yuhan was so excited she could hardly contain herself.
She had no idea how her cousin managed to get Shura to agree, but she didn't care—this was incredible news.
Getting personally guided by Shura was like eating scraps from a king's feast. If the boss gets the meat, she's more than happy with the soup!
Within just ten seconds, Yuhan had thrown on some clothes—no makeup, no prep—and logged directly into the Samsara Space.
After all, your real appearance didn't matter here. Everyone's look was virtual anyway.
"Cousin!"
Belle Morwyn—Yuhan's in-game name—immediately called her cousin, Aurora Morwyn, via video chat.
"Come to Private Room 2217 at the teahouse. Shura and I are waiting for you," Aurora replied calmly in the video.
Belle ended the call and hurried excitedly to the teahouse.
There, in the box, she saw her cousin—and her idol.
God Shura!
In reality, Shura had only just broken through the fourth level of the Samsara Tower. Technically, he'd just stepped out of the rookie bracket.
But!
That didn't matter—not when he repeatedly earned SSS (Super God) ratings while running dungeons.
Everyone with half a brain could tell—it was only a matter of time before this guy became a true top-tier boss.
At this rate, it wouldn't even be a surprise if he eventually became the No. 1 player in the entire world.
How could anyone else even compare?
"Cousin, Lord Shura! Hello, it's an honor to meet you!"
The moment she stepped into the box and saw Shura—masked like an assassin—Belle was overwhelmed with excitement and bowed deeply.
Aurora introduced her with a smile.
"Shura, this is my cousin, Belle Morwyn."
"Hello."
For Aurora's sake, Fenric—Shura's real identity—responded politely.
"It's an honor to see you, Lord Shura!" Belle repeated, glowing with admiration.
"She's been idolizing you forever," Aurora added with a soft laugh.
Fenric merely smiled in return.
The two then added each other as friends.
Just then, Aurora stood up.
"Shura, take your time chatting with Belle. I'll go get the fire-breathing props you asked for."
"Thanks. I appreciate it."
After she left, only Fenric and Belle remained in the box.
"Want something to drink?" Fenric offered.
"No need, Lord Shura. I'm not thirsty at the moment," Belle replied politely, like a refined mage.
Fenric chuckled and ordered her a cup of Calming Mind Tea anyway.
When the tea arrived, he got down to business.
"The dungeon this time is 'Venom.' Do you have any questions?"
"None!"
How could she question anything the great Shura said?
"I can't guarantee what kind of rating you'll get from this dungeon, but I'm confident you'll be able to complete it smoothly. Think it over first."
"Great God Shura, I'll follow your lead. I have no objections at all!"
Belle was fully prepared to go along for the ride.
Fenric shook his head inwardly.
This girl trusts me way too much...
"By the way, what's your current strength rating?" he asked.
"Just C-rank," she replied, lifting her fair arm to show him her interface.
Fenric's eyes narrowed slightly with interest.
"Your last dungeon was 'One Piece,' right? You got a Devil Fruit?"
"Yes!" Belle Morwyn nodded. "It's not a particularly strong Zoan type. I didn't really understand anything at the time, so I just ate it. My cousin even scolded me for it."
Now Fenric was really intrigued.
"Which fruit was it?"
"Zoan-Type: Cat-Cat Fruit, Leopard Form!"
Fenric's interest sharpened.
He recalled that in the original One Piece story, Rob Lucci from CP9 had that same fruit—and he was no joke.
The fruit itself wasn't weak at all—it just needed a strong body to unlock its full potential.
"Can you show me your ability?"
Belle hesitated, clearly flustered.
Fenric remained composed on the surface.
"I need a clear reference point to assess your strength before we enter the dungeon."
"A-alright then..."
She closed her eyes.
The transformation began.
Cat ears sprouted atop her head, leopard-like markings bloomed on her shoulders like tattoos, and her nails grew long and razor-sharp.
The biggest change was at the base of her spine—she now had a long, slender tail.
Rip!
Her tail tore right through her pants.
The transformation was complete.
A sleek and seductive "catwoman" now stood before Fenric.
Despite himself, even Fenric's heart skipped a beat at the sight.
Her tail in particular stirred a strange urge within him...
"Ahem! Okay, that's enough."
Fenric quickly composed himself and tried to act calm.
Belle let out a sigh of relief and promptly returned to her normal form. Her torn clothes automatically repaired themselves—one of the many perks of the Samsara Space.
Fenric remembered something else and casually asked,
"By the way, do you know which Devil Fruit your cousin ate? I got the feeling she kind of regretted it."
Belle shrank back slightly.
"I... I don't dare say. If she finds out I spilled it, she'll kill me..."
Meanwhile…
After leaving the box, Aurora immediately initiated a call.
A man dressed like an ancient swordsman appeared in the video.
"Yo! Miss Aurora? What made you reach out to me today?"
Aurora's voice was calm and commanding.
"One Leaf Knows Autumn, if I remember correctly, you still owe me a favor... or am I wrong?"
"That's right! What do you need? Just say the word, I won't hesitate," One Leaf Knows Autumn replied with a grin.
"No need to jump into fire or climb a blade. I just need your enchanted flamethrower—the one-time-use special item."