Just as Youxi was being transformed into a Dependent.
In a deep mountain far from the city outskirts.
In the lush forest, tree branches and green leaves intertwined, blocking out external sunlight.
After passing through a torii gate that had been neglected for many years, the originally peaceful Three Fox Valley Shrine suddenly began to shake.
A powerful aura dispersed into the atmosphere, startling a flock of birds nesting nearby.
Subsequently, two fox-human figures, who had previously appeared by Youxi's side, emerged before the slightly dilapidated shrine.
"That human betrayed the contract!"
"Establishing a relationship with others without permission is unforgivable!"
The two fox-human figures' voices were filled with rage, and their otherwise peaceful features instantly contorted.
At the same time.
Accompanied by a sound of flesh squirming.
A figure shaped like a fox, but more than ten times larger, appeared behind the fox-human figures.
Its body was covered in countless blood-colored patterns, and sharp teeth were visible in its slightly open mouth.
Its entire body was enveloped in a faint golden halo, making it appear somewhat sacred.
Upon seeing its manifestation, the fox-human figures immediately became incredibly respectful.
The deity spoke in a language humans couldn't understand. After bowing respectfully, the two fox-girls in kimonos drifted towards the distant city center.
Not long after.
They both arrived at a luxurious mansion.
The Suo Fang family.
Yanqing was, as usual, handling work in his private study.
His butler and secretary stood behind him, reporting on the family and group's performance.
However, just then.
Accompanied by a bell-like sound, the fox-girls in kimonos passed through the concrete wall.
They searched around, and upon recognizing the butler as the instigator who had made the contract, the aura around them surged like flames.
A slender, furry hand directly clasped the butler's neck.
Bang!
The butler's face instantly turned red, and he struggled weakly in mid-air.
"Are you fooling us?!"
"How dare you arbitrarily change the deity's offering!"
The sudden turn of events left Yanqing bewildered.
Although this was the first time this old man had encountered such a situation, it was not the first time he had witnessed supernatural phenomena.
His expression was panicked, but he forced himself to calm down and said, "My lords, is there some misunderstanding between us? When would I dare to fool a deity?"
Hearing this, the fox-girls' anger intensified.
"The contract has been made. In a few days, our deities will come to receive the girl who is to be the offering, but you have chosen to fool us in this manner. You deserve to die!"
As her voice fell.
The fox-girl directly twisted the butler's neck.
Having violated the contract, he no longer had any value in living.
Meanwhile, the other fox-girl, under Yanqing's terrified gaze, extended her fox-like hand, tore open the butler's chest, and dragged out a screaming soul from within.
Yanqing was filled with terror.
His secretary was a person connected to spiritual abilities. Although he had no real power, he knew many things.
Yet, in front of them, he was killed like an insect.
Just as they were about to attack Yanqing, the latter seemed to suddenly remember something and said, "Wait! I know what's going on?!"
Under the intense shadow of death, he quickly recalled the origin of the entire matter.
Because Youxi, the only daughter of the Suo Fang family, had been attacked by a powerful undead, in order to protect his granddaughter, he followed the butler's advice and sent people to a place called Three Fox Valley Shrine to seek the deities' protection for his granddaughter.
He had thought that everything would be fine.
At most, when it was time for the offering, he would pay more incense money or renovate the shrine.
But he never expected that the price for praying to the deities was none other than his protected granddaughter, Youxi.
"My lords! I know nothing about this matter, but I can immediately investigate my granddaughter and will give you an explanation as soon as possible!"
Yanqing spoke quickly, afraid that he would be killed the next second.
Upon hearing him, the two fox-girls exchanged glances, communicated briefly in a language humans couldn't understand, and then both disappeared.
Yanqing vaguely heard the word "one day."
"They only gave me one day…"
Yanqing's face showed a bitter smile.
Then he glanced at the butler's corpse, without a trace of pity on his face.
This fellow had deceived him.
In fact, although Youxi had received protection, the price was herself.
In the end, nothing was resolved, and instead, a powerful deity was needlessly provoked.
"Deities…"
Yanqing, who was usually high-spirited in the political and business arenas, found that his usual connections and family resources were completely ineffective in this situation.
Now, he only had two choices.
One was to submit to the deity, offer Youxi as a sacrifice, and endure the humiliation.
The other was to resist the deity.
Even if he had the will, who could he contact in just one day?
Thinking of this.
Yanqing seemed to have made a decision and dialed Youxi's mother's phone number.
"Huh? Are you sending Youxi abroad?"
Although she didn't know what was going on, as the head of the family, his orders had to be obeyed.
And at this moment.
Rosen's home.
After showering, Youxi hummed a two-dimensional song, clearly in a good mood, and blew her hair dry with a hairdryer.
Although she was initially disgusted by the fishy smell on her body, she quickly felt the changes in her body.
First, all her chronic illnesses that had often accompanied her disappeared. Second, her strength increased, and her vision became clearer.
In addition to this, she could also feel a very special energy within her body that she could freely access.
When holy light appeared in her hand, Youxi couldn't help but scream with excitement.
After all, this was the supernatural ability she had dreamed of since she fell into the ACG world!
Now that her wish had come true, how could she not be excited?!
Youxi immediately imagined herself wearing a uniform at night, going out to eliminate violence and bring peace.
By then, she would surely become an urban legend.
Thinking of this, the girl couldn't help but hum lightly.
Then she left the bathroom, and her gaze towards Rosen became sparkling.
It seemed that even being treated in certain ways wasn't so hard to accept anymore.