Translated by Eve

　　Edited by Wuxian

　　After all, Zhao Xihe and the Origin had a special way of keeping in contact. Very soon, the Origin had sent back feedback. Since Xin Xin had already been incited by Mo Ziyou to destroy her a.s.signed system, the Origin directly determined her to be a Destroyer. Even if the other regretted it, there was no opportunity to be absolved.

　　The Origin was apathetic like this. It had no emotions. All of its actions abided by preset clauses. So long as a clause was broken, there was no leeway for repentance or second chances.

　　Sui Yuan and Zhao Xihe had long since foreseen this kind of situation. The two of them returned to the place where Xin Xin was being imprisoned and cruelly announced her death sentence while meeting with the other's expectant gaze.

　　"No! No—you guys can't do this! I haven't hurt anyone! I was just tricked by Yue Minghe! It's that guy's fault!" Xin Xin tried her best to struggle, trying to put some distance between herself and the other two. However, everything was in vain. She could only fall into hysterics while she watched Sui Yuan approach her one step at a time. He placed his right hand that contained the soul-ripping power on her forehead as she collapsed into tears.

　　"She didn't hurt anyone? Then what about the system she destroyed?!" 5237 complained with indignation.

　　"…You systems are not human," Sui Yuan replied calmly, "At least, what she said wasn't wrong."

　　5237: "…Whose side are you on?! Can't we be on proper good terms with each other? QAQ"

　　The majority of Actors would not regard their systems as their partners. In their eyes, a system was nothing but the chain used to confine them. They were a surveillance monitor, a cage. Meanwhile, to destroy their system was like freeing themselves from their restraints and obtaining proof of their freedom. Not only would they not regret it or feel guilt-ridden, they would actually feel happy and free on the contrary.

　　As a system, 5237 understood this point but could not accept it. They also had self-awareness and could feel angry or wronged. Unfortunately, very few people understood the thoughts of them—of these 'tools'.

　　"Although you have just become a Destroyer, and have yet to do anything, you have already crossed the line. I'm very sorry but the Origin will make no allowances for you," Sui Yuan looked at Xin Xin indifferently, the corner of his lips raising, "So, farewell."

　　"Wait! Wait—! Why do you have to do this?! Why do you have to listen to the systems prompts?! You are also a supporting lead Actor. Shouldn't you understand how I feel?! It couldn't be that you are willing?! Willing to always be manipulated, to do things that you don't want to do, to encounter all sorts of hards.h.i.+ps, grievance, and torment?! No one is willing to suffer such things. You are the same, aren't you?!" Xin Xin shrieked incoherently, trying to persuade Sui Yuan. However, she could only fall into despair when she discovered that there was not a single ripple in the other's tranquil eyes. They were apathetic and merciless.

　　"You are an Actor that was reclaimed by the Origin. That is to say, your original body has already died. It is the Origin that allows your soul and awareness to continue living. Therefore, you have the obligation to complete all a.s.signments given to you. I don't understand what about this you're not reconciled to," Sui Yuan said slowly.

　　Xin Xin shook her head, tears rolling down her cheeks, pitter-patter, "I just don't want…I just don't want to suffer so much…this deal is not fair at all…."

　　"If you're not willing, then you should have refused in the beginning. The Origin would not have forced you to continue living. Even after becoming an Actor, it is easy to kill yourself. To give up your life is an easy thing to do," Sui Yuan frowned. He didn't have any tender, protective feelings towards the fairer s.e.x. He only thought that he was quite fed up with Xin Xin's conduct. As one of the Origin's creations, Sui Yuan naturally stood at the Origin's side in everything. He could not understand why these people who were clearly in the wrong would still take on this innocent, righteous appearance.

　　"You use the benefits given by the Origin and depend on the Origin to survive, yet you still betray and stand against the Origin, turning into a Destroyer. Human kind is truly greedy and ugly," Zhao Xihe sneered, crossing his arms as he looked with disdain out of the corners of his eyes at the sorry state Xin Xin was .

　　"I…I just don't want to die…I want to live…live happily…is that so wrong?!" Xin Xin retorted in fright. She could keenly perceive that the two people before her were impatient and full of killing intent.

　　"Yes, you're not wrong. If you want strength then what you did was all correct. It's just a pity that the path you chose is one destined to have sacrifice and death, and that you have lost it all before you have even attained what you wish for," Zhao Xihe casually said in a perfunctory manner. He turned his head to urge Sui Yuan, "Hurry up a bit, ba. Get it done quickly. There's nothing we need from her."

　　Sui Yuan nodded and flashed a smile to Xin Xin once more— in Xin Xin's eyes, it was simply the closest to a demonic smile she has ever seen—and released the saved up energy.

　　Xin Xin's spirit was torn to shreds and dissipated into the air. Sui Yuan stood up and looked at Xin Xin's corpse on the ground, "What about the body? How should we destroy it?"

　　"First, leave it be. There's a use for it," Zhao Xihe smiled. He conveniently inserted the manipulation prop into Xin Xin's corpse, "Yun Shan's body has already died. The prop's time limit has not expired yet. We can use it to control Xin Xin."

　　Sui Yuan watched as Xin Xin silently crawled up from the ground and stood before them obediently. He shrugged his shoulders in indifference, "What should we do next, ne? How should we explain Yue Minghe's disappearance and Yun Shan's death?"

　　"Yue Minghe killed Yun Shan. That's the truth. It has nothing to do with us, no?" Zhao Xihe raised an eyebrow lazily, smile especially cheerful.

　　Sui Yuan："…………………………"

　　The next day, a murder case exploded, catching everyone unprepared.

　　The always gentle-like-jade, steady and courteous Yue Minghe of the Yue Family had unexpectedly killed the Yun Family's Yun Shan without mercy. This was simply jaw-droppingly shocking to everybody.

　　No matter who it was, the first reaction upon hearing this piece of news was of disbelief. However, Yue Minghe's actions were not at all concealed. When the police got involved, without spending any effort, they ended up collecting quite a bit of strong evidence, hammering down the criminal charge against Yue Minghe. Furthermore, the suspect, Yue Minghe's whereabouts were currently unknown after having committing the crime. Regardless if it was the police, the Yun Family or the Yue Family, not a trace could be found.