episode_0077

Lying on her bed, Xu Nian stared fixedly at the contents of this simulation.

Her beautiful, fox-like eyes were filled with disbelief.

Was this really the outcome of the simulation?

As she read on, Xu Nian felt a chill seep into her bones. Beads of sweat dotted her skin, though not from the physical exertion of cleaning.

A creeping dread rose in her chest, making her head buzz and the fur on her tail stand on end.

That high-star Joyweaver clearly hadn’t given up on targeting her. On the contrary, they were frighteningly patient—

Deliberately hiding their tracks, vanishing without a trace… only to strike with lethal precision the moment Xu Nian let her guard down, when everyone had momentarily looked away.

Devious. Too devious.

But… could there be another possibility?

Like, what if that high-star Joyweaver had truly left, and the result in the simulation was purely Lin Ye’s own decision?

Given their recent encounters, Xu Nian couldn’t dismiss the idea that he was capable of such a thing.

Besides, the thought of a Domination Weaver being controlled by someone else was almost laughable.

Domination, huh?

Couldn’t win Qingya’s heart fairly, so you resort to forcing control through emotional manipulation?

Lin Ye, Lin Ye… We might have had no grudges between us, but who told you to harbor ideas about Qingya?

You—

How dare you even think of taking my Qingya from me!

Xu Nian couldn’t care less whether Lin Ye might have been influenced by the Joyweaver’s schemes. She was also a Joyweaver. If he hadn’t already nurtured those thoughts, how could the Joyweaver have fanned them into mockery so easily?

Joy’s mockery required fuel—existing desires to twist and amplify.

Just imagining the potential aftermath hinted by the simulation made Xu Nian’s fury burn even fiercer.

Her mind raced, her anger nearly driving her mad.

Fine. Then don’t blame me for what comes next.

Xu Nian first selected the second reward—a mind impervious to influence—before immediately initiating another simulation.

[Ding~ Host detected beginning simulation.]

[Simulation count deducted. Remaining simulations: 2.]

[Simulation commencing…]

[Due to certain revelations, you’ve uncovered the source of your impending crisis. Worse, you now know exactly who will trigger it. After much deliberation, you reach a conclusion.]

[You refuse to stand idly by, waiting for disaster to strike. Instead, you decide to take the initiative—to strangle the so-called crisis in its cradle. Only then will you find peace.]

[You won’t allow yourself to be a mere pawn in someone else’s game. Shattering their plans, acting outside their expectations—that is how you’ll play this.]

[You want Lin Ye dead. No matter his status or Hua Country’s rule of law, the thought takes root. Kill him in advance, and that high-star Weaver’s scheme will falter. Even if this wasn’t part of their plan, you refuse to tolerate an unstable variable threatening your love.]

[You want him gone, to obliterate anyone who dares provoke your fury. Every last fool who covets what’s yours deserves to perish beneath your blade.]

[Your lover is yours alone. No one steals her unless you’re forced to let go—and even then, you’d cling to her like a vengeful ghost, ensuring she remains by your side forever.]

[You know killing Lin Ye won’t be easy. He’s a Three-Star Domination Weaver, capable of controlling objects and people—a maddeningly tricky ability. Worse, he’s the heir of the Lin family, textbook CEO-archetype with power and prestige.]

[You must avoid the fallout from his death, ensuring none of it touches those you cherish. No one can trace it back to you. But at least your mind is immune to influence now—Lin Ye’s domination holds no sway over you.]

[Day after day, you refine your plan. Under the guise of attending hobby classes, you slip away to scout Lin Ye’s workplace, disguising yourself as a regular employee to monitor his movements. It’s grueling—breaking free from your lover’s watchful gaze isn’t easy, and maintaining the act is even harder.]

[You know boosting your rank is crucial. Stronger abilities mean higher success rates. As a Second-Star Weaver on the support path, your combat skills are lacking—you might only get one shot. You need every possible advantage.]

[You reach Second-Star. One day, while tailing him, you overhear Lin Ye preparing to ascend to Four-Star. This is your chance—disrupting his ritual will destabilize his psyche, weakening him and tipping the scales in your favor.]

[You attempt to uncover the specifics of his ritual, but no one foolishly broadcasts such secrets. You have no choice but to observe—and somehow earn his trust.]

[Your reconnaissance continues at his workplace. With your shifting identities, blending in is effortless.]

[You underestimate a Three-Star Domination Weaver. They trust only those under their control. Your desperate efforts to infiltrate backfire—your unnatural behavior betrays you.]

[You’re exposed. Mistaken for an assassin sent by a rival family, you flee. Lin Ye’s domination fails against you, but he has another weapon: human ingenuity—a gun.]

[A bullet shreds your heart. You never accounted for firearms—maybe buying a bulletproof vest should’ve been a priority. But life offers no redos. No second chances.]

[Later, your lover finds your corpse. Through some means, she resurrects you—but what returns is little more than a zombie. Can this still be called you?]

[“Nian’er, why… why were you so reckless?”]

[“You should’ve told me earlier. Then I could’ve faced this with you.”]

[“I’ll kill them. Every last one. They’ll all pay for your death.”]

[As a zombie, you accompany your lover on her path of vengeance.]

[Simulation Complete.]

[Unlocked Ending: Flames of Retribution.]

[To you, the most beautiful love is one forged in fire—even if ignited by your own death, its intensity scorches the soul.]

[Such passionate devotion.]

[Select a Reward:]

[1. A decent-quality bulletproof vest.]

[2. A heart capable of shifting position, difficult to hit.]

[3. Early zombification—Zombie Xu Nian.]