Why is the game "Stone of Creation" called by this name?
The answer is simple, it's because of the Stone of Creation.
This is the foundation of everything in this world, the essence of creating the world.
In the jargon used during gameplay, the Stone of Creation is equivalent to modification rights.
With it, one can modify the world.
This is why it is also called the Wish Stone.
There are six Stones of Creation in total, and gathering them all can recreate the world, creating a new one.
Everything extraordinary in this world was created by lives that, upon finding the Stone of Creation, shaped the world.
Typical examples include magic power, holy light, magic, special races, special areas…
Why is there so much change?
Because this stone doesn't disappear after used, otherwise, there wouldn't be any left after creating the world!
After being used, it remains hidden for a long time, reappearing only after many years.
Kana seriously suspects that he might possess a small fragment of it inside his body.
The dream he just had after falling asleep is very similar to the fragments of the Stone of Creation seen in the game.
If that's the case, it makes perfect sense.
The manifestation of the Stone of Creation is very random, and it can't be tracked, predicted, or divined by any means.
If it appears in someone's body, they might not even realize it, possibly going unnoticed for their entire life.
Facing extreme situations or during intense emotions might trigger the Stone of Creation inside the body.
At that moment, the Stone of Creation can change to fulfill wishes based on one's thoughts.
Another way to notice it is during a significant increase in power when one can feel the anomaly inside and discover the Stone of Creation.
Using it at that time is more effective since one can think more rationally.
Of course, this is assuming you really have a Stone of Creation inside you, even if it's just a small fragment.
"So, my datafied body feels like that, as if I mysteriously know things.
My personal panel changes according to my thoughts."
The simplistic personal panel might be due to having only a small fragment inside, which limits the extent of change.
"If I collect the Stone of Creation, could I…" Kana suddenly has an idea.
Alyris's voice comes through.
"Your Highness, is staying here still fine? Outside is very dangerous now, maybe we should leave earlier."
Kana turns his head and says: "Your current condition is not good, and once outside, we'll encounter more dangers.
You've probably realized they're hunting me. We should plan to leave once your leg heals, otherwise, we won't get far in this state."
Upon hearing this, Alyris thinks for a moment and nods, apologetically saying: "Sorry, Your Highness, for burdening you."
Fortunately, there is some dried food stored in the basement, enough for them to last a day or two.
They can only hear occasional noises outside without knowing the situation.
…
The next day.
Kana sees that his magic power has recovered fully.
In reality, compared to the game, magic recovery is very slow.
Now with magic, Kana wants to try his Golden Finger once more.
Holding Alyris's Knight's Sword in hand.
Data conversion.
The Knight's Sword's attributes appear.
[Knight's Sword]
[Category: One-Handed Sword—Knight's Sword—Ordinary]
[Attributes: Sharp, Solid]
[Special Effect: None]
[Evaluation: An ordinary standard Knight's Sword, solid, durable, and reliable. These are its advantages.]
Isn't this the most common plain equipment? The kind with no special effects whatsoever.
In a game store, it would cost at most 10 copper coins.
Certainly, in reality, it wouldn't be so cheap, but Kana didn't expect the attributes to be so poor.
As the Prince's Guardian Knight, Alyris's weapon shouldn't be so ordinary.
"Has this always been your sword?"
Kana suddenly asks.
Lying on a pile of hay resting, Alyris hears this, looks over, and nods.
"Yes, Your Highness, this is the sword issued to me when I became a knight."
Kana looks at the medal hanging on his chest.
Is the special effect perhaps symbolic?
Testing this idea, he sits down beside Alyris.
"Hold my sword."
Alyris holds it out.
"Do you feel anything?" Kana asks.
Alyris looks at him confused, shaking her head.
It seems, even if a weapon is datafied, it's oneself who can utilize the effect, not others.
Retrieving the weapon, Kana briefly holds Alyris's hand.
The power of datafication cannot affect others, which makes sense since it's just a small fragment of the Stone of Creation, not overly powerful.
Alyris withdraws her hand in slight panic.
Kana smiles, not minding it.
He can't see Alyris's embarrassment or blushing, as both are still somewhat dirty with blood and mud.
Having done this, Kana checks Alyris's wounds again.
By tomorrow morning, they should almost be healed, and Alyris can already walk slowly.
However, once up there, surely, there will be battles, so one must adjust and be ready.
"Rest, we should be able to leave tomorrow."
Uneventful through the night.
The next day, Alyris walks around the basement, her injuries no longer visible.
"Pack up, we're going up."
Kana says, and they pack up the remaining dry food and some water, also taking two bottles of wine.
Carefully, they push open the wooden door, crawling out from under the bed.
Alyris, the first to crawl out, looks outside from the window.
The outside is pitch black; it's neither early morning nor clear how long they stayed below.
The air reeks of decay, nauseating whoever inhales it.
Somehowls drift on the wind.
Kana adapts to the night, only the moon and stars providing light.
"Do you have night vision?" Kana asks.
Alyris shakes her head: "No, Your Highness, but I can see a bit more clearly."
That's good.
"Try to hear the howls to assess how many groups are present."
Alyris listens closely to the noises outside, eventually saying: "There seem to be three groups, one with rather strange sounds which I haven't heard before."
It must be a Sewn-up Werewolf, Kana heard it before.
The werewolf is likely leading these scouting teams and has definitely caught much of his scent, remaining in the village.
Thus, constantly searching the village obstinately.
Luckily, the village's smell is chaotic enough, and this Sewn-up Werewolf probably transformed not long ago.
Otherwise, Kana wouldn't have stayed in the basement without getting noticed.
He must first eliminate the werewolf; otherwise, the pursuers will never relent.
With a clear plan,
Kana quickly says: "Let's leave the room and go outside. Careful now, we'll find a way to eliminate all the monsters in this village."
He then looks at Alyris, smiling and asking: "Feeling confident?"
"Leave it to me, Your Highness."
"Together, let's go!"