Villain Simulator, Ch 7

"By the way," Ningguang, just about to stand up and leave, suddenly said, "When you have time, let me meet your little girlfriend? I'm really quite interested in her."

"Uh... let's forget about that," Lucas scratched the back of his head helplessly and said, "She has a bad temper and personality. If she accidentally offends you, that would be troublesome."

At this moment, Lucas's body suddenly started trembling slightly.

"Are you okay?" Ningguang immediately noticed something was wrong with Lucas and showed a worried expression: "Why... why did you suddenly start shivering?"

Luckily, Lucas had strong willpower, managed to sit still, and said calmly, "I'm fine, just a bit uncomfortable."

"I'd better take you to the clinic..." Ningguang seemed very concerned about Lucas and said, "You looked very strange just now."

"I'm really fine," Lucas finally recovered, wiped the sweat from his cheeks, and said, "Please, Lady Ningguang..."

At this moment, Ningguang suddenly took two steps forward, directly walked to the front of the office, bent down, and pressed her forehead against Lucas's.

"Strange..." Ningguang frowned and said, "No fever."

At this point, Lucas's body had completely stiffened, unable to utter a single word out of fear.

Fortunately, Ningguang did not look further and instead stepped back two steps, smiled slightly, and said, "It seems your body is indeed fine. In that case, I'll leave first."

"Goodbye..." Lucas finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"What?" Ningguang raised an eyebrow and said, "I'm leaving, and you won't see me off?"

"I..."

Just as Lucas didn't know how to respond, Ningguang smiled reassuringly and said, "Alright, I was just joking. Sit tight. You have a lot of trouble ahead, so use your clever little brain to think about how to solve them."

Watching Ningguang leave the office, Lucas finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Shenhe wiped the corner of her mouth and said indifferently, "I heard everything you just said... It seems you really intend to save Yun."

"I may not be a good person, but I always keep my word," Lucas sneered and said, "However, this is just the beginning. In the next three months, I need all the victims to sign the consent forms to ensure Yun's safety. You know what this means, right?"

"I know," Shenhe, though not as cunning as Ningguang, was not a fool. She showed a self-deprecating smile and said, "It means that until the thirteenth victim signs, I must work for you, right?"

"Correct. Moreover, you must be cautious and sincere, treating me as devoutly as you would the Geo Archon," Lucas suppressed his excitement and said, "So, tell me, Shenhe, what should you call me?"

Shenhe hesitated for a moment but then, holding back her shyness, uttered the two words.

Lucas didn't want to be a villain.

But he had to admit, being a villain... feels really good!

You can completely disregard societal norms and have no need to hide the filth and evil in your heart.

Shyness, pain, resentment...

From childhood to adulthood, Shenhe was always admired and held in high regard, but now, in front of this much younger boy, she was like a pleading little dog.

Shenhe, endure it!

All this is to save Yun. For that child, no matter what you suffer, you must endure it!

Shenhe had already made up her mind.

As long as Yun is successfully exonerated, she will immediately kill Lucas. Even if it means dying in the process, she cannot let Lucas live.

Doing so would be for revenge and to ensure that no one would ever know what she did for Yun's sake.

After all, to Shenhe, Yun was like her own son.

However, at this moment, Lucas seemed completely unaware of the murderous intent behind Shenhe's fake smile. He gently patted her cheek and said, "For the next three months, you must completely obey my orders. But don't worry, I won't let anyone know about our relationship. Just like Ningguang said, this... is our little secret."

"Hmph..."

Shenhe couldn't help but say coldly, "Sounds nice, but if someone finds out, your own reputation will be destroyed too, right?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk!" Lucas shook his head and said, "That's not the attitude you should have towards your master. You should know the consequences of defying me, right?"

Unexpectedly, Shenhe suddenly smiled and stood up.

"What are you doing?" Shenhe's sudden action made Lucas a bit nervous.

Could this woman be unable to hold back and plan to have a life-and-death struggle with him?

However...

Even in the extremely realistic "Immersive Mode," he was still in a simulated scenario within the "Character Simulator." Even if he "died," he would just exit the game.

"Don't you like my strong and aloof demeanor?" Shenhe pressed down on Lucas's shoulders, her silver hair cascading like a snowy waterfall. "You wouldn't want me to be passive, right?"

"Interesting."

A slight smile appeared on Lucas's lips.

One hour later...

[Exit Immersive Mode, entering Text Mode]

As the system's prompt sounded, the scene before Lucas changed from the beautiful office to a somewhat cramped carriage compartment.

For a moment, Lucas seemed a bit disoriented.

Everything that had just happened felt too "real."

It was like playing a fully immersive VR game, but not only were the visuals completely realistic, even all other sensations were identical to reality.

[How was it? Being a villain feels pretty good, doesn't it?]

Facing the system's "soul-searching question," Lucas's expression became complicated. He frowned and said, "I was just experiencing the storyline. Even so, I still can't accept the things I did in the Simulator."

[But you didn't resist at all in Immersive Mode, did you?]

Hearing the system's words, Lucas's face turned red. He mumbled, "That's... that's beyond my control. Besides, I didn't enjoy it!"

[I recorded everything that happened in Immersive Mode. Would you like me to replay it and see your expression?]

"No!"

Lucas blushed and said, "Why would you record that? I don't want to become some kind of perverted guy!"

[Don't worry, only participants can see what happens in the Simulator.]

"That's good..."

Lucas finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't seem to notice that something was off with the system's response.

[The Villain Simulator is currently paused. Do you want to continue?]

"Continue."

[Day 1 at age 16: You had Shenhe work for you all afternoon. She seemed inexperienced, so you gave her a lot of guidance.]

[The talent "Mischievous Shiba Inu" activated, receiving a C-level loot box X1]

As expected of a purple talent, it not only enhances abilities but also grants rewards.

However, this makes sense. No matter how much one's character improves in the Character Simulator, it has no direct impact on reality. It's more convenient and efficient to receive rewards directly in the real world.

[Though you want to continue exploring the true essence of character with Shenhe, you know there's no need to rush. You have a full three months to deal with her. As night falls, you decide...]

[1. Take Shenhe Home]

[2. Let Shenhe Go Home Herself]

Hmmm...

Playing a villain doesn't mean being a jerk. After having fun, letting the other person take a taxi home seems a bit too scummy.

"Take Shenhe home."

[You suggest taking Shenhe home. She is a bit surprised but does not refuse. When you reach her home, you hand her a "Sound Transmission Stone" and tell her you'll use it to contact her when you "need" her.]

[Shenhe understands the implication of your words. She looks slightly complex as she puts the Sound Transmission Stone into her sleeve, nods, and then enters her residence.]

[You watch Shenhe's figure disappear before preparing to leave. Just as you turn around, someone suddenly grabs your collar. A man dressed as a Taoist is holding you with a suspicious look, asking for your identity. You answer...]

[1. I am a friend of ChongYun]

[2. I am Shenhe's lover]

Is there even a need to think about this... choosing the second option is practically self-destructive.

"Choose the first one."

[You tell the man that you are a classmate of ChongYun. He looks at your school uniform and then nods. He tells you, a bit unpleasantly, that he is ChongYun's uncle and Shenhe's fiancé, named Pan Zhi, and that you should keep your distance from Shenhe in the future.]

[However, you notice from his expression that he is lying. You guess he is just one of Shenhe's many admirers. You respond...]

[1. I will]

[2. I refuse]

"The first one."

At times like this, it's better to keep a low profile. Who knows if choosing the second option would lead to him killing me in a fit of anger?

This "Villain Simulator" appears calm on the surface, but it hides danger everywhere. Sometimes, a single wrong choice can lead to GAME OVER.

[After hearing your response, Pan Zhi releases you but doesn't notice the cold smile on your face.]

[Back home, you immediately start drafting a comprehensive plan to get the forgiveness of the thirteen victimized students. For you, this is not difficult. Not only because they were originally your allies, but also because you've gathered a lot of leverage against them over the past two days. You have many ways to get them to sign the forgiveness letter. Your choice is...]

[1. Get all the victimized students to sign the forgiveness letter immediately]

[2. Have the victimized students sign the forgiveness letter one by one]

"The second one." Lucas thought for a moment and chose the second option.

[However, you are not in a hurry. As long as even one victim hasn't signed, Shenhe will still be under your control.]

[Age: 16, 3rd day: Using the Sound Transmission Stone, you call Shenhe back to school. Unexpectedly, she arrives with a man, the same Pan Zhi who stopped you at her door two days ago. He seems very attentive to Shenhe, but she reacts very coldly.]

Why is this guy here again?

Lucas frowned slightly. Now was his "happy time" with Shenhe, and this NPC was ruining it.

Looks like I have to step in myself!

"Enter immersive mode!"

[Command received! Switching to sensory mode.]

The familiar feeling returns as Lucas opens his eyes again. He is now sitting in the familiar seat of the student council president.

Sure enough, sitting across from him, besides Shenhe, is another man.

He looks about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, with a somewhat handsome face and a blue Hydro Vision hanging from his waist.

No wonder he dared to claim to be Shenhe's fiancé.

The family of ChongYun and Shenhe is a famous exorcist clan in Liyue Harbor, and also a sect. However, even so, the number of disciples with Visions is very few.

Therefore, those with Visions are usually specially nurtured by the sect.

Obviously, Pan Zhi is one of them.

"Hello, we meet again," Lucas, now more skilled in immersive mode, smiled at Pan Zhi, who looked slightly impatient. "If I remember correctly, I only invited Miss Shenhe to the school, right?"

"ChongYun is also my junior. I think I have the right to discuss this matter," Pan Zhi said coldly. "Moreover, don't you think you're meeting with Shenhe too frequently?"

Undoubtedly, Pan Zhi has feelings for Shenhe; otherwise, he wouldn't be so attentive to her schedule.

"Sorry, but you are not ChongYun's guardian, are you?" Lucas clasped his hands and supported his chin. "Or do you have some special relationship with Shenhe?"

Sure enough, Pan Zhi didn't dare to claim to be Shenhe's fiancé in front of her this time. Instead, Shenhe frowned and said, "Senior Pan, I understand your concern for Yun, but please wait outside for now."

"I... I understand." Pan Zhi bit his lip but didn't dare to anger Shenhe. He nodded and prepared to leave the room. Before closing the door, he gave Lucas a fierce look, not hiding the threat in his eyes at all.

"I met that man two days ago," Lucas leaned back in his chair, finding a more comfortable position. "He said he was your fiancé."

"Hmph..." Shenhe sneered. "Do you think that's possible? He's just a guy I can't shake off, like gum stuck to the bottom of a shoe."

"I agree," Lucas nodded. "He's not worthy of you."

"Oh?" Shenhe said lightly. "Then who do you think is worthy of me? You, my master?"

"I am not worthy either. I am just a petty man who threatens you with tricks," Lucas shrugged and smiled. "When these three months are over, you should find a decent man."

"Is this..." Shenhe seemed surprised by his words. "Are you sincere?"

"Of course not," Lucas laughed. "I wish I could have you as my captive for life."

Now, Lucas was completely in character. Even the system didn't find his actions or words inappropriate.

"That's more like you," Shenhe said bitterly. "But I probably won't marry anyone. My body is so filthy now."

That was a veiled insult.

"No need to be so down. I called you today to tell you some good news," Lucas said, opening a drawer and taking out a document. "I have already obtained the first signed forgiveness letter."

"Really?" Shenhe was delighted. The only thing that could bring her some joy now was progress in Yun's case. She carefully read the document and murmured, "You acted so fast?"

"I told you, even if I am a scoundrel, I am a trustworthy scoundrel," Lucas smiled ambiguously. "So, don't you think you should reward your master for this good news?"

"Now?" Shenhe was taken aback.

"Yes," Lucas nodded. "Right now."

"But..." Shenhe glanced at the door. "That guy is still waiting outside."

"I know," Lucas smiled. "Let him wait. We have taken the first step successfully. You don't want to stop halfway, do you?"

Finally, for Yun's sake, Shenhe nodded. "I... I understand."

"Very well," Lucas opened the most secret drawer in the office, where many useful "gadgets" were hidden.

"Wait a moment, I need to prepare some protection..."

"No need," Shenhe shook her head. "I... I took the medicine."

Lucas immediately understood what Shenhe meant. He frowned, "Why... did you do that?"

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