NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: Ch-2: My Childhood Friends
Ch-2: My Childhood Friends
As I command my third system, Koneka, to broadcast my inner voice to all the heroines, a fire ignites within me. I don't know how I ended up in this fractured world, but I refuse to follow the plot that leads to my demise and the destruction of my family. I will do whatever it takes to break free from this narrative. Tomorrow, I'll break my engagement with her—the first heroine who betrayed me by siding with that insufferable bastard, aiming to obliterate everything I hold dear. She used me for her own selfish purposes, and that ends now.
The heroines around the world are jolted by the voice in their minds, confusion flooding their expressions as they glance at one another, unsure of what to make of this sudden intrusion. I watch their reactions, feeling a cruel satisfaction at the thought of them writhing in the uncertainty I've cast over them.
The voice resonates again, cutting through the silence: Tomorrow she's coming. Who is she? The cold beauty, CEO of Rin Beauty Corporation, Miss Yin Ren Tang—the first heroine of this novel. She's the eldest daughter of a third-rate family that clawed its way to second-rate status because of our engagement. Their rise is directly tied to me. Let's see how I dismantle her family so they can't become a thorn in my side.
The heroines share bewildered looks, the weight of the words sinking in. They don't understand what I'm doing. They don't realize that this world is mine to command, and I will turn every single person, every event, into a stepping stone on my path to true power. I've seen it all before—the betrayals, the schemes, the traps set by those who think they can control me—but this time, I will be the one pulling the strings.
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In the sleek, modern office of Rin Beauty Corporation, Yin Ren Tang stands frozen, her expression unreadable. The voice echoed in her mind again, and this time, it left a bitter taste on her tongue. What does he mean by "I will destroy his family"? Sure, she doesn't particularly like me, and love is out of the question, but she knows something deeper lies beneath the surface. That's the problem, isn't it? She knows what I'm capable of—what I've done in past lives—and yet, she's never truly understood me.
Yin Ren Tang clenches her fists, pacing back and forth, as the voice swirls again in her mind, sharper this time. I know what she did to me in my past life, yet I still loved her. How can I betray her like this? I guess I want to break the engagement for both our sakes—to ensure stability in our lives, free from grudges against each other or our families. It's for the best.
Yin Ren Tang stops dead in her tracks. Her heart is heavy with a strange, conflicting emotion. Why does it hurt that he doesn't love me anymore?
She leans against the glass wall of her office, staring out at the city below, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts. Wait a minute. What does he mean when he says I am the destruction of his family?
The voice speaks again, but this time, it's not just words. There's something more—a heaviness, a sincerity that stirs something deep within her. She can't pinpoint it, but something about it unsettles her. Why does it feel like she's been caught in a trap of her own making? Why does it feel like there's something she's missed in the grand scheme of things?
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Host received 100 Destiny Luck by confusing heroine Yin Ren Tang.
The words flash across my system window, but I don't care. I've just planted the seed of doubt in her mind, and that's all I need for now. I can practically feel the uncertainty crawling under her skin, and that's when I know—this engagement, this world, it's all about to shift. The balance is tipping in my favor.
As the sun sets, the day drifts into the realm of night. The shadows deepen around me, and I sit in my room, contemplating my next moves. It's time for a chat with my old companions—my "lolis," a delightful habit from my previous lives. You know, it's one of those things that makes the chaos of my existence a little more bearable.
Ye Ming Ji, my enchanting cultivation system loli, sits cross-legged on the floor beside me, her form flickering in and out of visibility as she tunes into my every command. She's sharp, a little too clever for her own good, but she serves me well. Her energy pulses around me, her cultivation power radiating with an aura of mystery.
Ye Li Xeling, my fierce demon king system loli, stands with an almost predatory grace, her eyes glinting with malice. She's my favorite, the one who stands by me no matter what, her loyalty unwavering. I trust her more than anyone, though she's always had a bit of a twisted streak. She's my rock in this broken world.
You might be wondering how I ended up with two extraordinary energy systems. It's simple: I'm the most superbly strong and irresistibly handsome guy in the universe. But beyond that, I'm also a master of manipulation, of bending the rules of this universe to my whims. And these systems—these loyal companions—are the key to my dominance. They're the tools I use to carve my path, to ensure that no one can stand in my way.
As we reminisce about our glorious past—when I casually brushed aside the heroines, ascended to immortality, and established my own faction to command this chaotic world—I can't help but smirk. I've been through this cycle so many times before. But now? Now it's different. This time, I'm not going to play by anyone's rules but my own.
When I chose my subordinates, they were all girls without ties to the novel. But this bizarre world, with its twisted fate, has a knack for turning them into heroines. And eventually, they all conspired against me. Every one of them. They never learn. It's amusing, really.
My second system stood by my side when I decisively eliminated those nuisances, rising as the Grand Magus and Supreme Summoner of the realm. But even that wasn't enough. This time, I won't allow anyone to outsmart me, not even my so-called allies.
"You know, this time's going to be different, right?" I say, breaking the silence. My voice is low, yet filled with an unshakable conviction.
Ye Ming Ji nods, her eyes gleaming with pride. "Of course, Master. You've always been the one to break free from the chains of fate."
Ye Li Xeling smirks, her fangs glistening in the moonlight. "This time, we'll make sure no one dares to defy you. Let's see how the heroes and heroines like it when they're the ones playing the game."
I smirk, my gaze drifting toward the horizon. Tomorrow is the beginning of everything. The heroines will come, and they'll find that I've already taken control of their fates. I will bend the world to my will, and no one—no one—will be able to stop me.
The game has just begun.
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Author's Note
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