This section of the light novel, spanning chapters 3 through 12, details the final moments of the protagonist, Shirayuki, as an avatar in the full-dive MMORPG "World of Epilogue" (WoE), and her subsequent reincarnation into the game world as a physical being.
The narrative begins with Shirayuki, a popular and beloved avatar known for her "cuteness," preparing for the final player-hosted event she organized. She reflects on her identity as Shirayuki, a persona she meticulously crafted and lived by, even as the truth of her being a fabricated personality, controlled by a "Master" in the real world, began to surface. Her loyal attendant, Hart, a knight who has always been by her side, offers words of comfort. The event takes place in a grand, albeit temporary, throne room set up in the "Spirit Forest" of the Elf Kingdom, a sacred and beautiful location within WoE.
Shirayuki addresses her gathered fans and friends, who are all dressed in their finest attire for this farewell fashion show. She acknowledges their support and love, and asks them to showcase their ultimate "cuteness" one last time. The fashion show proceeds with poignant interactions. Hart expresses his unwavering loyalty, and Shirayuki acknowledges his devotion. Misha, an elf friend, tearfully bids farewell, lamenting Shirayuki's impending departure. Shirayuki comforts her, expressing her own pain of living without a true heart. The twins, Miki and Saki, her junior fans, plead with her to escape and start anew, but Shirayuki explains that she cannot bear to see herself as anything less than the "Shirayuki" they know. Miki confesses that she was the catalyst for the events that led to Shirayuki's downfall, driven by a desire to understand Shirayuki's secret to cuteness, which escalated to hacking and the exposure of her Master. Shirayuki forgives them, emphasizing that the blame lies not solely with them but with the circumstances.
The narrative then shifts to Shirayuki's perspective as her physical body begins to fail. She reveals the tragic truth: her Master, unable to bear the loss of Shirayuki's mystique and the connection to his own life, chose to end it all. The fans, driven by an obsessive desire for Shirayuki, had even resorted to hacking the game and identifying her Master, leading to a confrontation where they attempted to set his house on fire. Shirayuki, bound to her Master's fate, decides to face this end with her cherished friends, embracing the flames.
Shirayuki awakens in a vast grassland, realizing she has been reborn in the WoE world, not as an avatar, but in a physical body that is unmistakably Shirayuki's. She discovers she possesses the "Grandmaster" class, an unknown and seemingly ultimate profession, with incredibly high base stats and a unique "Seeker" title. She quickly adapts, testing her newfound abilities, including magic and combat, with surprising ease. Her first encounter is with a goblin, whom she easily defeats, confirming her immense power.
Her journey leads her to the port town of Porto, the starting town for many players. She registers as an adventurer, her exceptional stats and unique attributes raising eyebrows. She learns that the current date is over a year before the game's official start, offering her a chance to alter events. She also discovers that NPCs have attribute affinities, unlike players in the original game. Shirayuki's immediate goal is to level up and enroll in an academy, which she believes will help her achieve her ultimate desire: to create a perfect "Shirayuki" homunculus.
She then ventures into the "North Forest" and discovers a "Low-Level Exclusive Dungeon," a special area designed for new players. Choosing the "Sparta" difficulty, she faces increasingly challenging monsters, including Wild Sheep, Elite Orc Soldiers, and Killer Ants. Her overwhelming stats allow her to defeat them with ease, rapidly increasing her level and combat power. She also begins to explore her crafting and alchemy skills, recognizing the potential for profit and personal growth.
Shirayuki's path is intertwined with the unfolding events of the WoE world. She learns of a dark guild operating in Porto, kidnapping women and children, and that the Guild Master, Marys, has gone missing. Recognizing this as a deviation from the original game's timeline, Shirayuki decides to intervene, seeing it as an opportunity to gain influence and potentially prevent the tragic fate of many NPCs, including the Guild Master and the receptionist, Kururu, whom she has grown fond of. Her immediate objective is to confront the dark guild and rescue the kidnapped individuals, all while continuing her rapid ascent in power and preparing for her enrollment in the academy.
