Those words were like a curse, lightly drifting into the ears, but striking heavily in x’s heart. He suddenly froze, a buzzing sound in his mind, as if a veil that had been covering his heart was lifted, and certain vague and unclear things erupted in front of his eyes like a volcano!
Who is he?
He is x, he is Yuesheng, he is the huge and peerless sea monster, he is the pale senior student, he is the headless male nurse—
He is the boyfriend who was in a three-year online relationship with Rong Yi but couldn’t meet her in person.
Every day passing by Rong Yi’s office’s transparent French window, Fan Xingze couldn’t help but sneak a peek inside!
Elena’s strange, Western-style beautiful face revealed a familiar expression—he saw a smile in her eyes, yet the curve of her lips carried coldness and sarcasm.
—”End, damn it.”
What has he been doing? Spending time researching a replica of someone who looks like Rong Yi? Treating his real girlfriend as a friend, letting her work hard for him? Climbing snowy mountains together, watching romantic movies, sleeping under the stars—all those romantic things they did together without realizing something was amiss?
He even suspected her of betraying the organization, full of disappointment and mistrust in his words!
Rong Yi’s smile widened.
He’s done for.
He’s doomed.
Rong Yi: “It’s all coming back to you, isn’t it?”
x’s legs went weak, accidentally kneeling on the ground.
x: “Rong, Rong Rong… I was wrong, Rong Rong…”
She graciously helped him up, saying, “There’s no need for such a grand gesture.”
x quickly stood up, awkwardly avoiding the puzzled glances from Ji Yin and other team members nearby.
The function of the “Meet the Parents” skill is to let the boss of the copy see the mark x left on her, freeing himself from the constraints of the script and returning to reason. As for how this mark on someone else will affect her, Rong Yi is not entirely sure.
But now, x probably recognized her true identity, broke free from the control of the copy, and remembered everything.
It’s all the game’s fault; Rong Yi doesn’t particularly blame him, but the sight of his pale face filled with fear and anxiety does make her feel a bit playful.
Hmm, making him fall for that “Rong Rong” so deeply, getting himself entangled in an unrequited love. Thank goodness, even though he lost his memory, she maintains a carefree attitude towards life, not getting too caught up. Otherwise, it would have been so embarrassing when everyone remembered.
She intentionally brushed off the dirt on his pants as he knelt, smiling, “Leader Ai came in person, I’m truly honored. So, what did you come here for? To save me? Or—”
This body is a bit shorter than the original, more charming in demeanor—could be put to good use.
She tiptoed, raised her head, and whispered in x’s ear like a soft breeze, “—to come and kill this damned traitor of a cog revolutionaries?”
The warm breath on his earlobe made x’s heart melt, but the following words brought back his wits, making him panic and wave his hands, “No, no, no! They insisted on following me! I’m here just to save you! Really, just to save you! Then we’ll run away together! I’ve planned everything!”
“Why are you so flustered, stop stuttering.” Rong Yi pointed at x’s chest with her finger, looking up at his nervous face with a mischievous smile, “So, what about Rong Rong? Take her with you? Or abandon her? After cherishing her so much before, now suddenly saying no, I never expected this from you, Yuesheng.”
x’s legs weakened, almost kneeling again, but Rong Yi supported his arm, “What’s wrong? You found your substitute on your own, don’t deny it?”
She was having fun, but Jennifer behind her was getting more and more confused.
Wasn’t she supposed to provoke the NPCs’ camp? Why is she getting emotional?
And what did the skill she just activated mean? Why did the enemy boss easily kneel before her?
Their conversation was light, and Jennifer, being a bit far and unable to hear clearly, deliberately coughed, trying to catch Rong Yi’s attention.
Rong Yi lightly sighed. “I still have work to do, let’s play later.” She gave X a warning glance and then smiled charmingly, “What’s up?”
Jennifer asked, “Have you explained it clearly to them?”
Rong Yi replied, “Explain what?”
Jennifer frowned, “You’re a player, part of our team. They are surrounded, at a disadvantage in terms of troops. They should surrender now, we’ll treat the prisoners well.”
Rong Yi tapped his ear, “This sounds familiar.”
Jennifer said, “…”
Rong Yi continued, “Do you want them to end up like a ‘head’ as well?”
Ji Yin puzzled, “A ‘head’?”
X frowned, “What ‘head’? Rong Rong, what did they do to you?”
Jennifer clarified, “No—it’s not like that!”
Rong Yi said, “Indeed not the same. I am a player, they are just NPCs, how could they receive the same treatment?”
She turned back and warned sincerely, “If captured, not even a ‘head’ will be left of you.”
The members of the Gearge faction remained silent.
Jennifer stepped forward, “Rong Rong, what do you mean? Whose side are you on?!”
Rong Yi touched her lips, “As I mentioned before, the game targets me, so from personal system to mission requirements, I am different from regular players.”
She walked up to Jennifer and asked softly, “What is your dungeon mission?”
Jennifer retreated cautiously.
Rong Yi smiled, “What are you afraid of? Based on past experiences, my dungeon missions have a probability of being different from yours. If you tell me your mission now, I will try to accommodate yours while carrying out mine.”
“If you don’t want to say, it doesn’t matter to me.”
Jennifer was surprised, “Different? Why didn’t you say before?!”
“If I said so, would you provide me with a body? Would you let me release coordinates?” She spread her arms, behind her stood the fully armed Gearge faction members, “How long do you need to consider?”
Jennifer bit her lip, motioning for her to come closer.
Rong Yi’s mission was simple: Maintain world peace.
When she first saw this, she almost wanted to punch the suspended screen.
The regular players’ missions were more specific:
A secret organization is about to launch a catastrophic mission in this world. Human governments will face unprecedented attacks and harm. Please help humans maintain world peace.
It was clear that players sided with the human government; the game hinted that eliminating the Gearge faction would achieve world peace.
In comparison, other players’ strategies were clearer. They had already united awakened players, cooperated with the human government, and established the “Smelting Forces,” a secret military organization to resist the Gearge faction in a planned manner.
“…I’m done. Your turn,” Jennifer whispered in her ear.
“Similar to yours,”Rong Yi smiled, “just the game doesn’t specify which side I need to help maintain world peace.”
Jennifer cautiously reached for her laser weapon at her waist.
Rong Yi raised her hands in front of her chest and said with a smile, “Why so nervous? The body you all gave me can’t even crush a walnut.”
“What do you mean now?” Jennifer asked, raising her voice in uneasiness, “Are you going to betray us to the Gearge faction?”
Hearing this, Ji Yin pointed his gun atRong Yi, “Elena! Are you a mole? What do you really want to do?”
“I want—”Rong Yi gracefully turned around, “I want world peace!”
Ji Yin: “?”
X immediately understood her meaning. He walked up toRong Yi and whispered, “What are the conditions to clear the game?”
Rong Yi glanced at him and joked, “If I kill you, will you agree?”
X immediately drew the laser weapon from his waist and pointed it at his own head, startling Ji Yin and the members of the Gearge faction.
“Rong Yi was also startled and snatched the gun from him: ‘What are you doing?! You actually believed what I casually said?’
X seemed to have temporarily lost his intelligence, looking at her in a daze: ‘I trust everything you say. After all, this is just a game, we’ll meet in reality.’
‘I don’t know if you are truly naive or just trying to show loyalty.’ Rong Yi felt a mix of anger and amusement. ‘Speaking of which, I remembered. Zoe, when it comes to reality, we need to have a serious talk about how you secretly had an online relationship with me, pretending not to know anything. Your acting skills are quite impressive!’
X hastily waved his hands: ‘I, I mean I truly didn’t know—uh, I don’t know how to explain to you… in short, I am innocent!’
‘Fine.’ Rong Yi, holding the gun, imitated X’s tone: ‘I believe whatever you say. After all, this is just a game, we’ll meet in reality.’
Jennifer became impatient: ‘Rong Yi! Have you settled it? Are they surrendering, or preparing for a fight?’
Ji Yin uttered in disdain: ‘Surrender? Never! You traitors among these cyborgs, not thinking about contributing to our free nation, but willing to serve as the lapdogs of humans!’
Jennifer sneered, saying, ‘NPCs who understand nothing.’
‘I say!’ Rong Yi raised her voice, cutting off their argument: ‘Even the leader of Gearge faction has arrived, shouldn’t your leader also show up to pay respect?’
‘You guys?’ Jennifer sharp-eyed caught onto that word: ‘You are truly siding with them? You’re betraying the player camp?!’
‘I don’t think of myself as betraying the players.’ Rong Yi chuckled. ‘Besides, you saved me, isn’t it to start anew with me, betraying the existing human camp for more points?'”
