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[Host! There is some strange and powerful existence currently residing in this dimension!]

Qiao Chen wake up by the sudden appearance of the system. His green eyes was still hazy and seems like covered by water mist, and his mind was in mess. Afterwards, his gaze narrowed.

"Existence? How powerful?"

[Powerful enough to swallow a higher realm's watcher! — Wah! Host, your cheeks was still swollen!]

Qiao Chen unconsciously touched his red cheeks and faintly hissed. Although, his body was immune from any pain, it doesn't mean that he can't wholeheartedly avoid the pain. The Emperor's strength was comparable to the male protagonist, it was not surprising for Qiao Chen to feel a light sting.

He shifted his eyes to the open window in distance, it was already midnight. Several shadows of humans's figure irradiated in the outside ground. Qiao Chen's gaze darkened. Even though the Emperor was already angered by him, that old man still placed numerous shadow guards to guard him.

Is it to protect him? Or the Emperor was getting paranoid at the conclusion that he will leave him?

Good. Qiao Chen already feel how much progress his plan takes place. He was getting close.

He turned his eyes to the cat system, whose body was buried in his neck and was emotionally crying, "What are you crying for?" He asked as he gently patted his soft back in the act of comfort.

[Wu~wu! Host's face is damage! Host's beautiful face is damage. No! This system will avenge the host! Wu~wu!]

Qiao Chen softly smiled, "It will heal. Now tell me what is this strange existence are you talking about? It is enemy?"

The system hurriedly wiped his invisible tears with his small paws and floated in front of the face of Qiao Chen's. [Based on my understanding, this strange existence was not a rebel soul like host. It was also not an existence that was related to the lord god, however, this existence not only swallowed a higher realm's watcher, it also absorbed its power without notifying and alerting the individuals in the main system. Can you estimate how powerful this existence is? To devour a watcher whose strength has not weakened was simply inhumane. Let me rephrase that, Host, this existence's strength was comparable to the lord god, so as its presence!]

"So, it is possible that this person is the lord god?"

[Negative Host.]

"Then, how can this existence have the same power with the lord god? Can you identify its origin?"

[Answering the host. The lord god's power came from the plot progress of each dimension. His darling of fate was simply a vessel, in order to collect and harvest soul energy in every world. Once the plot was done, the natural law of the heaven will allow all world to restart and will be again sustain with new soul energy. The watcher was the one whose sense of duty was to inspect and observe in every dimension. So if this existence was really the lord god, then why did he devour a watcher? Other than having similar presence with the lord god, this mysterious existence was still unknown. For the second question, negative. Sorry, host, this system was still not powerful enough to inspect that person, however, host doesn't need to worry, his aura and presence has already vanished. Maybe this person had already disappeared.]

Qiao Chen nodded, finally realizing something. On the contrary, he still doesn't know if this sudden intervention will cause him hindrance or will add difficulty to the task.

He turned his gaze to the soft ball, noticing something, "Why are you here?"

[Oh my! Does host miss the system?] The system happily declared, [Because the watcher was already devoured, the system can now accompany and help the host!]

With the assistance of the system, Qiao Chen can know his task will be easier. Though, he can't underestimate all the persons in this dimension and to add to that, Qiao Chen still doesn't know if this sudden interruption of the mysterious person will affect the plot progress.

He weakly lay on the bed and let out a tired air. The system takes advantage of his position and climbed on his stomach, while acting cutely. Qiao Chen smiled and caress his soft fur.

"What's the current completion rate?"

[Ding. Darling Of Fate's Hate Value: 50%]

[Ding. Completion Rate: 10%]

Qiao Chen nodded and closed his eyes. Some soft object buried in his neck, making him lowly chuckled.

All his effort was now taking an effect.

—

In the following weeks, the fourth prince successfully defeated the rebels and claimed back the land, that was held as a hostage place. In result, he gained many adoration and supports of both nobles and commoners. The court's faction unexpectedly split into two. The other side was supporting the fourth prince, while the other was the second prince's backing.

Many officials were in conflict. They don't know who they might support as for the fact that two had different flaws, therefore, they had no choice and decided to gamble.

The second prince has the highest qualifications; superior identity, outstanding skills and loved by many. However, the Emperor and Minister Zhao was not fond of him, causing some onlookers to change side. On the other hand, although, the fourth prince was greatly favored by the Emperor and Minister Zhao, who in the past few days, unexpectedly declared the engagement of his fifth daughter and the prince. Still, his low identity resulted him to fall behind the second prince.

"An-ge! You need to hurry and take the throne." cried by a beautiful sparrow.

Wen Yang's eyes was filled with tears as he buried his face in the chest of the second prince.

He feels a large hand caressing his back, making his cries louder.

"Xiao Yang... you know that I can't just dethrone his majesty, right? It won't take long, just bear with it for a while."

"N-No! You don't understand! He will use me every night! I f-feel disgusted... An-ge, are you not angry by this?!"

Yong An's face seems like cracked by the sudden accusation of the sparrow. His gripped tightened on his waist and hardly pulled him in his arms, while showing a desperate look.

"You don't know how much I want to kill the Emperor by thinking that he was taking you every night. Xiao Yang... my chest hurt by that thought, but I know If I were to interfere, Xiao Yang's life will obtain fatal circumstances. Xiao Yang, just endure for a while. It won't take long for the Crown Prince's selection."

Wen Yang stiffened, realizing something.

He almost believed the concern tone on this bastard's voice. That's how intensely cunning the second prince was. Nonetheless, Wen Yang knows that deep inside the worried tone on this bastard, thousands of schemes was getting reproduced.

He already expected that the second prince already noticed his plans... however, it was too early. How can it be?

He faintly pushed the second prince and put on an understanding face, "I-I understand. I will go now..." He did not wait for his response and hurriedly ran away.

Yong An watched the retreating back of the sparrow. His thin lips curved, and a sinister chuckle escaped in his lips.

Ar first, he was greatly attractive by that beautiful sparrow. Howbeit, what Yong An's deep infatuation to him was not his face, but his scheming eyes. For him, it was fun, thrilling and exciting when they thought they fooled him.

So, he decided to play along.

But his enthusiasm did not last. For a reason that he found something more interesting. Someone that made him experience a different kind of exhilaration, a novice sensation. Like a fragile bird, whose feathers was full of secrets and temptations. Very interesting and unique. And to be caught by such a bird, Yong An will consider it a total pleasure.

He found... more beautiful, more exciting and more... evil.

He laughed again. "Qiao Chen..."

To tempt me by your feather of schemes and beak of pretentious... will you cry if I catch you by my cage of deviousness?

—

"Damn..."

Fingers deeply clenched, causing some blood draw on the white palms. Wen Yang harshly gnawed his teeth. He can't take it! He can't take it anymore!

For the past few days, the Emperor will visit his residence frequently just to vent his desire. Questionably, Wen Yang's body seems like attach by the touch of the Emperor. He tried to control nor protest, but his body will only crave for more. The next time he woke up, several marks will appear on his skin and the soreness from his lower region will no doubt, they really did the deed.

It was disgusting. So disgusting that will make him vomit every time.

There is something wrong with his body. It was not a normal drug that was used against him, and Wen Yang was not knowledgeable enough about medicine. Though, several physicians had already examined him, they found no abnormalities in his body.

He wants to kill the Emperor. He wants to kill the second prince. He wants to destroy this kingdom.

And lastly, he wants to kill Qiao Chen.

If it weren't for that bitch, he wouldn't experience this kind of misfortune. Yes, Qiao Chen definitely planned all this.

His mind was completely messy. Many fragments of thought aggressively circled in his brain. Immense anger established in his core, so deep and intense. His motivation to destroy this country boasted and increased.

It was not only the Emperor's immoral deeds was making Wen Yang's furious. But also the things that wasn't going according to his will.

Someone was deliberately targeting him. His men should strike this country few days ago, but something happened.

His men and people was killed by the fourth prince.

In fact, his soldiers were to pretend as rebels in order to trick the onlookers. They were used as a scapegoat to lure all forces of this country, just to catch them off guard.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor only send the fourth prince and small forces, this was not predicted by Wen Yang. However, the fourth prince not only defeated his men, but also destroyed and demolished all the hideouts and passage for his soldier.

It was like... they know all his plans.

Someone betrayed him and leaked all the information!

This cooperation was only known by him... and Bai Menxiang.

Bai Menxiang... Did he betray him?

No. If that bitch really betrayed him, then what is the use of the cooperation?

It was absolutely used to tricked him! To caused conflict in their synergy.

It only increased his anger for this country.

"Young master, the Emperor will visit tonight." Suddenly, his servant announced.

The face of sparrow, seemingly destroyed and surrounded with excessive cold, making the servant flinched.

He wants to kill the Emperor... kill him. Yes, he should kill him to avoid himself being use by that bastard.

His mind was unexpectedly invaded by the figure of the beautiful sparrow. Pure and holy. Although, the Emperor was spending his time with Wen Yang, the latter will only use him as a tool. As for the other sparrow, who was treated with care and fondness.

Qiao Chen...!

He pulled the sachet underneath the quilt and examine the contents properly. It was a deadly poison.

He smiled.

The next moment, he was already dressed beautifully in his red robe while waiting for the Emperor. He sighed and mixed the poison with the already prepared wine. The poison will take effect after a few minutes.

"His majesty has arrived!" A Eunuch announced.

The room of his chamber was opened, revealing the handsome face of the Emperor. It only closed when his majesty entered his whole figure.

"Your majesty!" Wen Yang sweetly called as he stood up and approached the Emperor.

The Emperor examines the sparrow in front of him, but the latter already embraced him and was smiling gorgeously.

This past few days, the Emperor's mind was very complicated. He put all his strength to manipulate the court in order to let them support the fourth prince. Furthermore, he was already halfway to his goals and completely achieve Qiao Chen.

But the sudden interference of that one night mistake made his thought convoluted. He admitted that once, he was attracted by Wen Yang's beauty. However, his mind was occupied by Qiao Chen causing him to neglect and ignored the beauty of this sparrow. Furthermore, that one night mistake was the most satisfying sex he ever had. It was like something was pulling and making him addicted by his body. He even forgot the problem he had by his beautiful sparrow.

Thus, his eyes softened, "Xiao Yang..."

Wen Yang sneered inside but still replied him his most sincere smiled and led him to the table.

"Your majesty, this subject prepared a wine." He chuckled and handed the teacup to the latter.

The Emperor's eyes were burned with lust as he absentmindedly accepted the goods. He instantly drank the strong wine, and Wen Yang watched this in a conflicted look.

"Good wine!"

"Your majesty..." Wen Yang pitifully called, "Xiao Chen send his servant to this residence, just to asked his majesty on why did his majesty stopped visiting Xiao Chen."

This was seemed a cold bucket of water splashed in the Emperor's head. His grasp tightened on the porcelain teacup as he clarified something.

"Xiao Chen..." How can he forget about Qiao Chen? He rose from his seat and eyed very deeply at the other side, "I will go now." He then stormed out from his chamber.

How can he forget the promise he had for Qiao Chen? He already said that he will not be affected by other sparrow's charms, but what has he done? How could he be stupid? How hurt Qiao Chen could be by thinking of him having intercourse with other sparrows?

He instantly arrived at his destination and gestures the servant attending to be quite ad he entered the chamber of Qiao Chen.

There. There he saw a beautiful and ethereal sparrows that he vow to give all his affection. Even if the latter had betrayed him, he will be his. The Emperor's eyes was filled with fondness and devotion as it landed on the sleeping sparrow.

The flickering lights from the moonlight illuminated the surface of sparrow's sleeping face, peacefully and calm.

The Emperor gently caressed his soft cheeks, where his hands landed on in the past, now, it already regains its softness.

Maybe the sparrow, noticed something and was awakened by the strange hands tracing his face.

"Your majesty?"

"Xiao Chen..." The Emperor smiled and immediately embraced him, "I miss you Xiao Chen, I really—"

"Your majesty!"

Blood came out from his mouth as he slowly lost his consciousness.

"Servant come!"

The Emperor sadly smiled. At least he saw the sincere, worried look on the beautiful sparrow. From the person he deeply loved. And from the only person... who look at him with sincere concern.

Even if he knows that this is just an illusion.

Even if this is his last memory.

—

The news of the sudden poisoning of his majesty caused an uproar in the whole country. The court was in a mess and the people was panicking. But to their surprise, the primary suspect was one of the Emperor's sparrow. And the one that he greatly favored.

"Are you out of your mind?!" Bai Menxiang furiously shouted, "I already told you that don't make a reckless move and yet, look what you've done!"

"What are you saying?! Are you accusing me now?!"

"Who on earth had the reason to poison his majesty?! Wen Yang, I'm very disappointed!"

Wen Yang gritted his teeth and slammed the scrolls on the table, "Bai Menxiang, don't try to fool me! In the beginning isn't your goal dragging Qiao Chen down?"

"Shit!" Bai Menxiang frustratedly brushed his hair, "Yes, I hated him to point that it made my blood boiled. But Wen Yang, are you out of your mind?! This doesn't relate to my hatred for Qiao Chen! You don't know how many consequences you put in our goals just to perform your stupid behavior!"

"Bai Menxiang, do you take me as stupid?" Wen Yang calmly asked, "Yes. I tried to poison the Emperor, but I instantly demolished that plan because I know this will cause backlash to us. Once the Emperor's life will be fatal, not only this will hinder our plans but also put us in risk. That's why I stopped killing that son of a bitch!"

Bai Menxiang's eyes widened, "D-Do you mean..."

"Yes." Wen Yang's eyes darkened, "We got played. Very dirty."

—

"Your trial will start in a minute." The guard pitifully announced as he opened the cell.

Ah, it was really hard to watch someone with a great beauty die in execution. This great beauty dare to poison the Emperor ah.

The guard was expecting to see the beauty's haggard expression, but what greeted him was not… A detected face. Instead, what he saw made his heart beat in horror.

Qiao Chen's sinister smile.