Woke Up to Find the Game I Made Came True

“Click…”

Ye Bai walked alone through the massive gate passage. The corridor was over ten meters wide and more than five meters high, clearly not designed for human proportions but for the larger Dragonkin race.

Even though Ye Bai tread lightly, her footsteps echoed. Fortunately, all the undead were no longer present here.

The passage was also intersected by numerous branching paths. Since all the corridors shared the same size and architectural style, it was easy to imagine that the entire structure was a colossal labyrinth. Without a clear purpose, one would undoubtedly get lost.

Moreover, it was foreseeable that finding the Dragonkin's treasure vault while the undead remained inactive would be as difficult as scaling the heavens. Even if Ye Bai were at her third transformation, it would still be a daunting task, let alone at her current first transformation.

Adding in the monsters, this place was a classic dungeon, one that would require at least a 25-member team of third-transformation adventurers to consider exploring.

Luckily, Ye Bai currently had a ‘human navigation system.’

“Turn left at the next intersection.”

The paper figure not only served as an early warning system for enemies but, more importantly, guided Ye Bai in the right direction. This was one of the key reasons she had chosen to cooperate with it.

Following the paper figure’s directions, Ye Bai made her way deep into the heart of the dungeon without taking a single wrong turn.

At times, she could hear the sound of undead running through other corridors nearby, but her current location remained safe. Throughout the journey, the paper figure had been reliable, like a dutiful golden-fingered old man.

Finally, after passing through a circular arcade, Ye Bai stood at the edge of a broken hole in the middle of the arcade. The paper figure spoke to her:

“Go through here, and you’ll reach the treasure vault. However, there’s an earth dragon guarding the entrance. You’ll need to find a way to distract it before you can enter.”

The surrounding architecture showed extensive damage, with remnants of two distinct styles. Combined with the fall of the Sky City, these ruins were likely the result of the entire underground structure being crushed.

As she climbed through the crack, Ye Bai couldn’t help but think that if the Dragonkin, who worshipped and followed the ancient dragons, had perished due to the fall of the Sky City and turned into undead… it was truly a lamentable fate.

While crawling through the fissure, Ye Bai asked, “How do you know so much about this place?”

“My perspective is different from yours. Every living being outside the text has a strong presence to me. I can sense even the smallest details, which allows me to warn you. The words imbued with magic appear to me as coordinates I can jump to…” The paper figure attempted to explain.

A two-dimensional being ‘seeing’ a three-dimensional world?

As a three-dimensional being, Ye Bai tried to imagine it… but couldn’t quite grasp it.

“Never mind, I don’t really understand you 2D folks.”

The paper figure tilted its head in confusion. “What’s 2D?”

Ye Bai casually replied, “You’re 2D. I’m 3D.”

“Oh…” The paper figure seemed to ponder this, and a thought bubble appeared above its head, filled with indecipherable black dots. It was unclear where its thoughts had wandered.

“Rustle…” Ye Bai bent down and slowly made her way through the crack. After a few minutes, she saw light on the other side.

The crack wasn’t long, and it seemed to lead to a spot just beyond a thick wall, separating her from the treasure vault as described by the paper figure. While the passage was narrow for Ye Bai, it would be impossible for a Dragonkin to fit through.

Heeding the paper figure’s earlier warning, Ye Bai didn’t stick her head out but instead peered cautiously from the shadows of the crack.

After observing from several angles, Ye Bai’s gaze sharpened as she spotted a massive, tilted stone gate not far from the crack.

The familiar carvings on the gate were unmistakably ancient Dragonkin script. To Ye Bai, the words automatically translated, revealing a fragmented warning written in Dragonkin language. The warning itself carried magical power, though the spell had long since expired.

At the same time, Ye Bai received a system notification.

【You have discovered the ‘Dragonkin Treasure Vault.’ You have gained 20 points of historical experience. You have gained 20,000 experience points.】

Aside from reaffirming that knowledge is power, this also confirmed that this was indeed the Dragonkin Treasure Vault. The paper figure hadn’t lied to her about this.

After all, NPCs might deceive, but system notifications don’t.

However, the area outside the treasure vault wasn’t empty.

“Huff… huff…”

Rhythmic snoring echoed through the corridor. Ye Bai’s gaze shifted to the base of the massive stone gate, where a colossal creature over ten meters long lay—

Its brown scales had lost their luster, appearing dull and decayed, with numerous corroded patches that resembled the natural decomposition of a corpse. Yet, the creature’s body rose and fell rhythmically, indicating it was ‘alive.’ Occasionally, wisps of ghostly fire flickered from the corroded areas.

【Undead Earth Dragon】

Level: ??

Health: ?????/?????

Skills: Corrosive Breath, Earth Walk, ???

Weaknesses: Light, Fire, ???

With a single glance, Ye Bai received this feedback.

The guarding Undead Earth Dragon seemed to have no orders and was simply snoozing at the treasure vault’s entrance. Based on the feedback, this creature was at least a level 70 elite or boss-tier monster.

The treasure vault’s gate was slightly ajar, not fully closed, but the Earth Dragon’s massive body completely blocked the entrance. To slip through the gap, Ye Bai would first have to get past the dragon.

Ye Bai assessed the distance between her crack and the treasure vault gate. Her eyes flickered with thought, but she didn’t act immediately. Instead, she retreated into the crack and looked down at the magic scroll in her hand, asking:

“So, with that big guy there, how do you plan for me to get in? What will distract it?”

The paper figure replied, “I’ll distract it.”

“You?” Ye Bai raised an eyebrow. “How will you distract it?”

“The treasure vault gate is inscribed with Dragonkin script. I can jump onto the gate and move around, drawing its attention,” the paper figure explained, standing at the edge of the magic scroll. “You just need to wake it up with something like a Frost Missile.”

“You’ve thought this through quite well,” Ye Bai praised the paper figure.

As a ‘2D’ being, it had no physical form and was highly agile. Even if the Undead Earth Dragon attacked it, there would be no risk of injury or death.

“Of course. I would never put you in danger,” the paper figure said earnestly, its tone full of conviction.

Ye Bai neither agreed nor disagreed, leaning out to look at the treasure vault's entrance: "Go ahead."

"Alright," the paper figure responded. In the next moment, Ye Bai saw a familiar yet eerie humanoid figure appear on the stone door of the treasure vault—indeed, this guy had a unique art style for each type of text.

The eerie humanoid figure used the characters on the stone door to enlarge its body, transforming into a humanoid nearly as large as a land dragon.

"It's ready."

He called out to Ye Bai from over there. The land dragon was still snoring loudly, seemingly unable to hear his voice.

Seeing this, Ye Bai flicked her wrist, conjuring a frost missile outside the crevice.

"Whoosh!"

"Snore... snore... roar!"

The missile landed on the nose of the sleeping land dragon. With a startled roar, two points of soulfire ignited in the dragon's eye sockets, instantly rousing it from its slumber. It looked around, searching for the source of the attack.

Ye Bai immediately retreated into the crevice, avoiding the land dragon's line of sight. Even from within the crevice, she could see its health bar, wider than the passage itself.

The paper figure also sprang into action, contorting itself into bizarre shapes on the stone door.

"Roar!"

The undead land dragon, still searching for its enemy, was immediately drawn to the spectacle. It let out a burst of grayish-black corrosive dragon breath aimed at the stone door.

"Boom!" The ominous dragon breath engulfed the stone door, instantly covering the paper figure's silhouette.

However, in the next moment, the paper figure moved, leaping to another stone door under the gaze of the undead land dragon. Clearly, three-dimensional attacks had no effect on something from the 'two-dimensional' realm.

The stone door, after being hit by the dragon breath, remained unscathed. As the entrance to the dragon's treasure vault, the stone's magical resistance was exceptionally high.

"Roar?"

The undead land dragon let out a confused roar. This time, it lunged at the other stone door, its sharp claws slashing at the surface in a physical attack.

"Screech—!"

The land dragon's claws were razor-sharp—'land dragon' referred to their ability to burrow through solid earth. Even the treasure vault's stone door was scratched by its claws.

Undead creatures tend to behave rigidly. As a dragon-descended undead land dragon, it was tasked with guarding the dragon's treasure vault, but it had no concept of not damaging the door.

Ye Bai noticed the paper figure's wariness of the claw marks, rapidly shifting its form on the stone door to avoid being scratched. At the same time, it called out to Ye Bai, "Quick, go in now!"

Knowing this was the best opportunity, Ye Bai leaped gracefully from the crevice, rolling toward the door.

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At that moment, Ye Bai glanced at the shadow formed by the treasure vault door's angle. Her figure flickered—

Shadow Step!

In the next instant, the undead land dragon swung its tail, turning around, only to find nothing there.

"Roar?"

The soulfire in its eye sockets flickered twice, revealing clear confusion.

At the same time, in the half-open shadow of the door behind it, a flash of white cloak darted through the darkness.

The undead land dragon turned back to the door where it had sensed something, but now there was nothing there.

"Roar, roar, roar..."

It circled the area a few times but found no further signs of disturbance. Eventually, it lay back down at the entrance to the treasure vault, still puzzled.

...

Meanwhile, inside the treasure vault, Ye Bai silently rolled out from the shadows.

The first thing that caught her eye was a dazzling array of gemstones, their brilliance illuminating the entire treasure chamber.

—I've hit the jackpot!

Not just Ye Bai, anyone who saw this sight would be unable to resist feeling their heart race, exclaiming inwardly at the spectacle.

In almost all fantasy settings, dragons are known for their love of collecting shiny treasures, and this world was no exception. As the dragon's treasure vault, it was filled with gemstones that showcased the dragon's tastes.

Moreover, the gemstones worthy of being stored here were no ordinary ones.

How extravagant was it?

Among the piles of gemstones, Ye Bai didn't see a single one smaller than a fist.

After all, with head-sized luminous pearls, iridescent pearls, and basketball-sized rubies... anything smaller than a fist would be an embarrassment.

In this interstellar era, synthesizing such gemstones was trivial, but for Ye Bai, a relic of ancient humanity, the sight was still a test for the heart, like stepping into a scene from an adventure movie.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Bai calmed her awe.

Noticing the special glow covering the gemstones, she thoughtfully approached the nearest deep, translucent blue gemstone. Instead of picking it up, she reached out and touched it.

**[Sapphire of Allure]**

Rank: Legendary

Type: Gemstone

Diameter: 25 cm

Weight: 160 g

Trait - Dragon's Mark: An artifact marked by an ancient dragon. Anywhere in the world, those who dare to steal the dragon's possessions will face the dragon's relentless pursuit.

Of course, it's marked... Ye Bai sighed.

Before coming to the dragon's treasure vault, she had anticipated this.

The treasures in the dragon's vault were too valuable. Selling just one would solve all her financial worries for the future. However, such game-breaking items came with significant restrictions.

First, one had to reach the Sky City—either by fighting their way up or earning the dragon's favor. Then, whether through robbery or theft, these dragon-marked treasures would act as beacons. Once placed in the inventory, the gemstones would become bound and irremovable.

This beacon would then attract the dragon's pursuit. Only by defeating the pursuing dragon and using its blood could the mark be cleansed, allowing one to fully claim the treasure.

But here's the problem: those strong enough to slay an ancient dragon wouldn't care about such gemstones.

Currently, the ancient dragons were extinct, so in theory, Ye Bai could take these gemstones without facing pursuit. However, this also meant the gemstones would become a burden, occupying inventory slots and rendering them unusable.

Of course, whether obtaining such treasures was a blessing or a curse was debatable. Bringing them to the lower realms might not guarantee a buyer, and they could even become a source of trouble.

Shaking her head, Ye Bai withdrew her hand.

For now, she could only admire these dazzling gemstones as part of the scenery, satisfying her eyes but nothing more.

However, the dragon's treasure vault wasn't just filled with gemstones. Trophies that caught the eye of the ancient dragons were also stored here.

Ye Bai recalled what the paper figure had said about the Codex, realizing it was no ordinary item. She ventured deeper into the treasure vault until she reached the innermost area, where various equipment and artifacts were stored.

Her gaze suddenly halted, landing on a platform at the very center—

Unlike the other treasures haphazardly piled into small mountains, the area around this platform was completely empty. Only a soft, intricately woven cloth pad lay there, with a "black that shimmered with myriad colors." On the pad was a distinct rectangular outline, as if a book had been stored there for a long time.

At that moment, the voice of the paper figure on the magic scroll in her hand rang out, filled with surprise: "Oh no, the Codex... it's not here anymore. The undead must have taken it."

Ye Bai, however, looked at the cloth pad, her eyes narrowing. She quickly stepped forward and, after confirming there were no markings, picked it up.

【Exquisite Cloth Pad】

Rank: Legendary

Attribute: Decorative Item

Description: A masterfully woven cloth pad crafted by the Weaving Clan, breathtakingly beautiful and of the highest craftsmanship. It is worthy of holding the most precious treasures, for it is itself a treasure.

A stroke of luck!

Ye Bai's face lit up with delight. She had severely underestimated the caliber of the dragon's treasure vault. While the Weaving Clan's textiles were extraordinary, they weren't typically significant enough to be stored in such a place.

Fortunately, the Codex was no ordinary item, and the cloth pad used for it happened to be the highest quality Weaving Clan fabric. Moreover, since it wasn't considered a treasure, it wasn't cursed by the dragons!

"They took the Codex. Those undead are preparing for a ritual. We..."

Before the paper figure could finish, his voice cut off as Ye Bai stashed the magic scroll into her backpack.

A moment later, using the fragmented dragon script on the vault walls, the paper figure reappeared on the wall closest to Ye Bai. He asked, puzzled, "Why did you put the magic scroll away... What are you doing?"

"Because I want to test something," Ye Bai replied, holding her Snowblade. She quickly drew a circle around the paper figure's form on the wall.

Realizing what Ye Bai intended, the paper figure tried to escape the circle, but she had already closed it. If he continued forward, he would be cut by the blade's mark, so he had no choice but to step back.

This was inspired by the earth dragon's earlier scratch marks on the stone door. Attacks in three-dimensional space couldn't affect the paper figure, but altering the plane itself could.

"Why are you doing this?"

The paper figure slumped beside the circle, his voice tinged with both grievance and dejection.

Remembering that the paper figure had been quite helpful earlier, Ye Bai felt a slight pang of guilt but quickly regained her composure.

"I think this will ensure a degree of authenticity in our communication... How did you know I could use Frost Missiles?"

From her equipment alone, there was no indication that Ye Bai was a mage. If she hadn't revealed it in battle, even a seasoned mercenary or a high-level professional like Dilina wouldn't have noticed. So how had the paper figure figured it out?

The paper figure sighed dejectedly. "It's the information emanating from you. Because of the curse's connection to you, I can see some of your 'information.'"

Information...

Ye Bai was startled. Could he read her player character's information panel?

The paper figure continued, "As I mentioned before, my perspective is different from yours. I see the world as a composition of various data—how many meters the treasure vault is from you, how far the undead are from you..."

Suddenly, he paused. "Hide! The undead are approaching!"

These words triggered Ye Bai's reflexes. Guided by the paper figure, she quickly hid behind a pile of treasures.

Not long after, she heard a series of footsteps entering the treasure vault through the main door.

With a quick glance, Ye Bai saw seven or eight undead entering—high-level elite undead draconians.

"Clatter..."

The sound of items being rummaged through echoed as they searched for something, their footsteps drawing closer to Ye Bai's hiding spot.

Her Shadow Step skill still had two minutes of cooldown. Ye Bai's heart raced like a drum as she began planning her battle strategy for when she was inevitably discovered.

At that moment, the paper figure's voice spoke again, this time with urgency. "Quick, put on the mask two meters to your left. It can disguise you as one of the undead."

Remembering the paper figure's ability to see 'information,' Ye Bai's eyes darted to the treasure pile. Sure enough, she spotted a gray, oval-shaped mask among the items.

As the undead's footsteps grew louder, Ye Bai considered that the paper figure still needed her to find the Codex. He likely wouldn't deceive her now.

She crouched and swiftly reached for the mask.

"Crash..."

Unexpectedly, the mask's position was unstable. As Ye Bai pulled it out, it triggered a chain reaction, causing nearby items to tumble and make noise.

The approaching footsteps immediately quickened into a run.

In the heat of the moment, Ye Bai didn't have time to check the mask's details. She quickly equipped it in the [Facewear] slot.

Despite being a featureless mask, once worn, it felt as light as air, not hindering her breathing or vision in the slightest.

By then, the undead had arrived.

Leading the group were two towering elite undead draconians. They paused upon seeing Ye Bai, now masked and seated on the ground.

The twin flames in their eye sockets flickered, and they exchanged glances with the other undead, seemingly assessing the situation or perhaps confused.

Ye Bai gripped her Snowblade tightly, ready to cast a spell at any moment. Under the undead's scrutiny, she slowly stood up in silence.

After a tense moment of silent staring, the undead, apparently not great at counting, failed to notice Ye Bai was an extra presence. They averted their gazes and resumed searching the area.

Ye Bai observed their movements and soon realized they were searching for dark, abyssal gems among the magical items.

When she remained motionless, one of the undead gave her a puzzled look.

"..." Ye Bai had no choice but to pretend to search the area as well.

As her eyes scanned the various extraordinary items, she could only glance at their requirements briefly. If they weren't suitable, she had to withdraw her hand immediately. These items would bind to her upon pickup, and if she couldn't meet their requirements, she wouldn't be able to equip or discard them.

Soon after each of the undead had obtained a piece of deep, mysterious gemstone, they ceased their movements and began to file out of the treasure vault one by one.

Seeing this, Ye Bai finally let out a sigh of relief, thinking to herself that once the undead had left, she could take her time to explore the vault at her leisure.

However, just then, one of the undead guards stopped in its tracks and turned back to look at Ye Bai.

As it halted, the other undead also noticed the commotion and paused, their eight pairs of eyes, flickering with soulfire, fixed on her as if questioning why she wasn’t following.

“……”

With no other choice, Ye Bai reluctantly joined the procession, finally realizing the undead’s counting system only accounted for additions, not subtractions.

The group of nine undead, under the watchful gaze of the undead land dragon, exited the treasure vault. Just moments before passing through the stone gate, the last and smallest ‘undead’ in the line swiftly produced a magical scroll in its hand, only for it to vanish just as quickly.