Deadmeat Saga

Intermission – The difference between Otherworlders

Tabarga Castle-

Inside the underground summoning room-

With a bright flash, a pale-skinned, beautiful-looking woman in a hospital gown with dazzling silk-like black hair appeared within a magic circle, surrounded by wizards and priests and a beautiful blond woman praying before her. They appeared dazzled by her appearance, awed by her saint-like holy air.

"Hah? Am I hallucinating again?" Tsunematsu Himeko frowned, habitually pinching her nose bridge, expecting the usual migraine to hit her. Yet, nothing happened.

"Hm? I somehow don't feel like a roadkill. No, I feel better than ever?" Himeko frowned even more as she looked at her hand. Her shriveled hand, that of a dying person, was healed, replaced by the hand of a jade-like beauty, flawless in every way. 

"Is that... my hand?" She wondered in disbelief and touched her face. Her sunken and dry cheeks became smooth and healthy.

In a daze, she looked at her surroundings again, the fantasy-like people and the magic circle around her. "Is this... Isekai? Or am I still on the hospital bed, having an illusion?"

"Oh, noble Saintess from another world. We apologize for summoning you. But please, we ask you to help save our world!" A religiously dressed elder stepped forward, caring and genial.

The Reverand was not faking it as he did with Ma Yang. This time, he knew the pale girl was the real deal, worth many times more than Ma Yang could ever hope for. Her merit was clear-cut and without error, and her holy and unblemishable air of purity was without mistake.

She was a Saintess of the highest order.

Name: Tsunematsu Himeko
Race: Human(Otherworlder)
Age: 22
Sex: Female
Level: 0

Skills: (+)

Base Stats:

Secondary Stats: (+)

Talents:

As the Reverand looked at her talents, he couldn't help but suck in a cold breath. In addition to the standard kit that all Otherworlders get and five impressive-sounding Otherworlder talents, she had four renowned Initial Compound talents, including the prestigious Saint talent and even the Blessed of Healing, a tier-7 Healing Magic talent only SS-rank healers and above usually have. All in all, she had the ten theoretically possible talents plus the god's gift. In every way, she was a perfect example of the best summon possible.

"The more they defy fate and the more significant their achievements, the more talented they are when summoned. It seems like it is true." The Reverand thought.

In his world, Ma Yang was a gifted prodigy, a righteous cultivator with a bright future. However, what did he do? Did he have any achievements worth mentioning? The answer was no. In his world, at most, he was considered an overzealous pursuer of justice. He didn't make any changes, and his impact was minimal. Sure, he killed many an evil-doer, but did that matter? Did that even change anything? No. It was like cleaning a corner of the slum from garbage. Sure, the slums would be a bit cleaner, but the slumfolk would dirty it again. He only handled the symptoms, not the root cause. He was a forgettable dot that no one would miss.

In contrast, Tsunematsu Himeko was a weak girl with a deficient body. But she fought her fate and became successful in her world, changing the lives of many innocent children who, in turn, would change the world for the better. She became a role model for many. Her achievements were noble and long-lasting, going beyond all expectations. With her meager toolset, she achieved the utmost in her life before selflessly sacrificing it all for others for the betterment of the world. For several generations, people will still remember her for her deeds.

It is why Tsunematsu Himeko was much better than Ma Yang as an Otherworlder. Their achievements relative to their starting points were incomparable!

Of course, if Ma Yang was a mighty cultivator who defied the heavens, could sweep through the land, and made changes that altered the lives of many, then his starting talents would correspondingly be high or even better than Tsunematsu Himeko's.

Either way, Tsunematsu Himeko was, without a doubt, the most talented of this batch of summoned Otherworlders! The other most talented one only had four Otherworlder talents and three other talents.

Of course, Otherworlders are still Otherworlders. They didn't belittle them. A nobody might turn a new leaf and grow into an overwhelmingly powerful individual.

"Save your world? Who are you? Where am I? Why am I here? Where is the hospital? How do you know Leputise? Why are you all wearing cosplay? Why do you keep calling me a saintess? And, most importantly, why am I healthy? I have so many questions." Tsunematsu Himeko felt overwhelmed.

"We will answer all your questions in due time." The Reverand kindly said as Princess Libania walked over with a coat, putting it on her.

"Please, wear this, miss Saintess. You will get cold in that outfit." The princess kindly advised, feeling an affinity for this girl she just met.

"Thank you very much, beautiful miss. I was indeed a bit cold." Himeko took the coat and smiled at the princess.

"If it is her, we can become great friends. I will make sure to protect her." Princess Libania thought with gentle eyes, smiling back.