\[Brain Storage Area.]
Azure blue, like a gem—beautiful.
A planet that looked breathtaking from the outside.
But inside, it was a completely different scene.
The sky looked blue, sure—but ruins lay everywhere. Strange plants grew among the debris. Occasionally, magical beasts could be seen roaming about. From the ruins, it was evident that humans once lived here. But now, traces of humanity were gradually disappearing.
Several thousand meters below the planet's surface, inside a massive underground fortress, Takumi was reading a book. This fortress was humanity's last stronghold. But Takumi was the only one left.
"I get it, I really do." "But damn it, am I seriously the last person in this world?"
Takumi looked around. He was numb. He had transmigrated. Into a world where no humans remained.
Originally, this world wasn't much different from the one Takumi came from— technologically advanced, familiar in every way. Only the cultural history was different.
But one day, spiritual energy (Qi) revived. Everything began to evolve—humans included.
However, other species evolved too. The natural world underwent a drastic upheaval. Some forms of technology even stopped working due to the spiritual resurgence. The laws of physics began to break down. Heavy military weapons became unusable.
Humanity's ultimate tools for peace and warfare lost their power. As a result, mass panic broke out.
This technological collapse left humans vulnerable. The war between humanity and nature began. Evolved creatures launched devastating assaults against humanity.
A hundred-year-long war followed. Humanity lost—completely. Even though new technology was eventually developed, it was too late. For unknown reasons, these new techs weren't completed. The scientists died. Even the last remaining few humans perished a hundred years ago.
Suicide. Because only a few men were left. No future. No hope. They died in this final fortress.
Takumi had only just transmigrated into this world. After understanding the situation—he was beyond dejected.
Spiritual revival? Humans didn't get cultivation techniques. They got superpowers. And not even impressive ones. Just some personal abilities that had to be trained. Compared to the magical beasts out there, humans' potential was severely limited.
When all hope was lost, the last few gave up and left behind what Takumi now had.
He sighed deeply.
"What's the point of transmigrating into this world?" "Just to die?" "Isn't this basically a flash move to a grave?"
He threw the book aside. His gaze fell on the skeletal remains on the floor. He was completely numb.
He was the only human left in the world.
Who could tell him what the hell was the point of this? No power. Not even food. He wouldn't last three days. Or maybe he'd die sooner if he just walked outside.
Just thinking about it made Takumi panic.
What the hell! He transmigrated physically—not possessing someone or borrowing a powerful body or system. He was literally yanked into this world. Wasn't this just like a grave-jump with teleport?
Why was he transmigrated here, out of the blue?
"System? Are you there?"
"Beep beep beep—"
"Wife?"
"Trash system from Certain Point? Cheat system from Certain Lu? Or Wife System from Certain Meow?" "Gaia?" "Alaya?" "World Will?" "Anyone there?"
Takumi started rambling incoherently. He was truly panicking.
He hadn't even killed a chicken before! Why was he chosen to transmigrate?
Was this just some garbage author's writing? Can you please just send me back? Readers won't like this. Your story won't even get traction. Just end it and send me home!
Takumi began cursing the heavens.
Just then—the system he had been screaming for finally responded.
Verification message: \[You have successfully joined the Multiverse Sign-In Chat Group.]
Group notification: \[User 'Reader Dad Most Handsome' has joined the group chat.]
Takumi's eyes widened. At the same time, a flood of information entered his mind.
Multiverse Sign-In Chat Group. As the name implied, it was a check-in group. You could check in daily to receive items or points. Points could be used to buy things in the shop. Items were listed by other group members.
Processing this info, Takumi instantly became excited.
Meanwhile, the chat group was buzzing.
Fujiwara Chika: \['Reader Dad Most Handsome'? Smells like a bottom-tier web author!!]
Sagiri: \[Huh? Did a novelist join the group? (\*?ω?)] \[@Reader Dad Most Handsome, hey newbie, say hi!]
Zhongli: \[Welcome, newcomer.]
Akeno: \[Welcome, newcomer!]
Himeko: \[Welcome, newcomer!]
Messages popped up one after another. Seeing the member list, Takumi was stunned.
Group Leader: Zhongli??? The old man is the group leader?
Muttering to himself, Takumi quickly changed his name.
\['Reader Dad Most Handsome' has changed their name to 'Takumi'.]
Takumi: \[Thanks, I finally found my people!] \[Let me sign in first!!]
He sent the message, then clicked the sign-in button in the top right corner. Whatever happened next, sign-in came first.
Fujiwara Chika: \[Knew it—he's definitely a modern guy, the way he types.]
Sagiri: \[Sure seems like it!]
Those used to modern chat instantly recognized the style.
While they were chatting, Takumi's sign-in result appeared.
Group Message: \[Group member 'Takumi' has successfully signed in.] \[Congratulations! Member 'Takumi' has received: Cocoon of the End.]
Everyone was stunned.
What the heck was that?
Zhongli: \[What the heck is that?]
He nearly spat his tea in Liyue Harbor upon seeing the notification!
What in the world? Why did this new guy feel so out of place?
When they signed in, all they got were points or trash items. But this Takumi guy? Zhongli raised an eyebrow.
Everyone else was equally confused.
"Cocoon of the End?"
"Sounds powerful? Didn't I hear that name in some anime before?"
Fujiwara Chika was baffled. She immediately pulled out her phone to search it up.
If she had heard it somewhere, surely it could be found online?
Not just her—everyone from modern civilizations felt like they had heard that name before.