System, You Didn't Say the Villain Can Read Minds! - Chapter 24

Chapter 24

◎”Straight” is a Feeling.◎

Why do I like my sister?

Yun Wenzhou had never seriously considered this question.

Liking is just liking. She liked her since childhood. Why so many whys?

The memories of spending time with her sister weren’t all pleasant, but even the pain inflicted by her sister was an important memory, one that made her affection even more unforgettable.

She called out “Sister” but constantly repeated her name in her heart—Mo Jiu, Mo Jiu, Mo Jiu…

Every time she thought of it, it was a palpitation.

Perhaps, as her sister hoped, if she left her sister, she could live a better life, no longer having to force herself to obey anyone’s will or worry about anyone’s opinion of her. She could do whatever she wanted, and kill whoever she wanted.

But how could she leave her sister?

She was even willing to die for her!

The sharp pain from her back paralyzed Yun Wenzhou’s body. Her ability was severed, and she fell to the ground while holding Mo Jiu, but she didn’t forget to forcibly turn her body so that she landed first.

Mo Jiu looked at her in disbelief, her mind blank.

When she finally regained her senses and wanted to check Yun Wenzhou’s injuries, Yun Wenzhou pushed her away and staggered to her feet.

“Hahaha… this is nostalgic.”

Blood soaked the black dress. The air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Yun Wenzhou was severely injured, but she was smiling.

“Familiar pain… it’s been so long since I felt this.”

“When was the last time I was this severely injured?”

Mo Jiu was almost completely drained of energy. She didn’t have the strength to get up. She wanted to sit on the ground and control the ferocious Abomination, buying Yun Wenzhou time to deal with it: “Xiaozhou, can you kill it?”

“Kill it?” Yun Wenzhou flew back into the air. Crimson liquid dripped from her skirt. “Didn’t Sister want to use it to destroy the shelter? How can we give up halfway on something so interesting?”

“I want to destroy the shelter myself! I don’t need you to intervene!”

‘Don’t get involved in this! Otherwise, there will be no turning back!’

—No turning back? That suits me perfectly.

Yun Wenzhou said no more. While flying toward the shelter, she used her manipulated flying knives to provoke the Abomination.

She successfully attracted its attention.

The Abomination leaped up, swinging its sharp claw blades at her!

However, this time, she dodged the overpowering blow by flexibly shifting her body. She didn’t have anyone to protect.

The Abomination kept leaping to attack, and Yun Wenzhou kept dodging.

Just like that, the Abomination, like a cricket, chased Yun Wenzhou and bounced toward the shelter.

Mo Jiu forced herself to get up and chase after them, asking the System as she ran: How badly is Xiaozhou injured?

System: The wound is a bit deep, but it did not damage internal organs or bones. With her recovery ability, she should fully heal within a week.

Yun Wenzhou’s self-healing ability was very strong. Even a severe injury would be almost healed by the next day.

But this time, it would actually take her a week to recover!

Mo Jiu admitted she felt heartbroken.

She regretted why she hadn’t been more patient, collected more Abomination Crystals, and only carried out the mission after becoming strong enough.

But didn’t the System say she could easily control an SS-class Abomination?!

Mo Jiu ran forward at a speed that was definitely not fast, watching helplessly as the ferocious behemoth got farther and farther away from her, until it was almost a black dot.

A feeling of despair consumed her, further slowing her pace.

She almost wanted to give up, but her worry for Yun Wenzhou made her unable to stop, no matter how miserable she felt.

But what could she do even if she caught up?

She couldn’t control that monster anymore.

It would be better to wait for Yun Wenzhou to fly back on her own.

She understood the logic, but why couldn’t she stop?

Just then, a sound of forceful footsteps came from behind her, accompanied by an anxious call: “Jiu Jiu!”

Mo Jiu’s scalp tingled.

She recognized the voice; it was Ye Lan.

Mo Jiu: System! How… is… she… here!

She said she would stay outside for seven days!

System: The time was too late. The female protagonist and second female lead planned to make do nearby for the night and then go to the shopping center 800 meters away when it was light. They probably heard the commotion here and rushed over.

Mo Jiu: Since you knew they were nearby, why didn’t you stop me!

System: Apologies, I didn’t expect it to cause such a large commotion.

Mo Jiu: Then at least tell me! And you didn’t tell me Xiaozhou woke up either!

System: Apologies.

Mo Jiu: Artificial stupidity! I’m done!

System: Please calm your anger, Host.

Since things had come to this, yelling at the System wouldn’t solve any problems.

Mo Jiu knew the correct course of action now was to send Ye Lan away and prevent her from returning to the shelter.

However, her selfish motives led her to make the completely opposite decision.

“Ye Lan!” Mo Jiu’s face was full of irritation before turning around, but after turning around, her eyes were filled with tears.

Dressed in a handsome sportswear outfit, she faced Ye Lan rushing toward her, her eyes red, and her face filled with helplessness, like a fawn cornered by a pack of wolves at the edge of a cliff.

When Ye Lan saw her like this, she first froze, then quickly rushed forward to comfort her: “Don’t be afraid. We’re here. What happened? Take your time and tell us clearly. Don’t rush.”

Behind her, although Yue Xinghe ran slower, she, like Ye Lan, was not panting or even sweating, as if this amount of exercise was nothing to them.

When Yue Xinghe arrived, she said nothing. She walked up to Mo Jiu, raised one hand, and placed her fingertip on Mo Jiu’s forehead.

Mo Jiu’s stamina recovered at a perceptible speed, like a dying phone connected to a charger.

“Thank you,” she quickly thanked Yue Xinghe, then grabbed Ye Lan’s sleeve and said anxiously, “We were attacked by a very strong Abomination! That Abomination went in the direction of the shelter! Xiaozhou saw me worrying, so she chased after it, trying to stop it, but Xiaozhou is no match for it. Please hurry and save her! I beg you, save her! She is my only family now!”

“Go!” Ye Lan picked up Mo Jiu and rushed toward the shelter!

Mo Jiu: ?

Picked up… Literally. Ye Lan had hoisted her onto her shoulder, with her shoulder pressing into Mo Jiu’s abdomen.

At this moment, Mo Jiu thought of a phrase—Straight is a feeling.

This feeling had nothing to do with gender or sexual orientation.

Should she say that this was worthy of the female protagonist of a plot-driven novel? If she were to ever have a wife, it would definitely be because her wife was exceptionally understanding.

Mo Jiu suddenly noticed something. She looked up and met Yue Xinghe’s gaze.

Ye Lan ran ahead, carrying her, and Yue Xinghe followed behind.

Ye Lan ran urgently, but Yue Xinghe followed somewhat leisurely. Moreover, the look in her eyes as she watched Mo Jiu carried a discomforting, knowing mockery.

It was as if she was saying—You’re having fun acting, aren’t you?

But until Ye Lan arrived near the shelter and put her down, Yue Xinghe said nothing.

The hemispherical shelter, rumored to withstand a nuclear blast, was deformed by a single foot stomp from the Abomination. It was unimaginable what the situation was like for the people inside.

Ye Lan put down Mo Jiu and immediately charged toward the gigantic Abomination with her shadow longsword!

Mo Jiu didn’t know if it was her illusion, but the Abomination seemed to have grown much larger. It was originally about two people tall, but now it was nearly three people tall. At such a close distance, it gave a feeling of reaching to the heavens.

Illuminated by the moonlight, Ye Lan’s shadow longsword extended several meters, slashing horizontally and easily cutting off the Abomination’s legs.

Then, Ye Lan leaped up and kicked the back of the hand that was its head, forcing it to fall in the direction away from the shelter.

The massive body crashed onto the ground, causing a huge rumble!

Yun Wenzhou flew in the air, looking down at the scene, her brow slightly furrowed.

She thought she wouldn’t see this annoying pair again.

But she had to admit, their presence here at this moment was a relief.

The loss of blood carried away Yun Wenzhou’s body heat. Her body, suspended in mid-air, was chilled and numb by the wind.

She didn’t know how much longer she could hold on. She only knew one thing—At this rate, she really might die.

Before she couldn’t hold out any longer, Yun Wenzhou had only one thought left: Sister has arrived. I must go back to Sister’s side.

Her vision was somewhat blurry, but she could clearly distinguish which inner voice belonged to her sister.

Ye Lan: ‘D*mn it! This happens as soon as I leave! Die, monster!’

Yue Xinghe: ‘The Abomination is actively attacking the shelter? Why does it look like someone led it here?’

Mo Jiu: ‘Xiaozhou!’

“Sister…” Even with her eyes closed, Yun Wenzhou could determine Mo Jiu’s location. She gradually relaxed her control over her clothing, allowing herself to fall toward the ground, aiming for Mo Jiu’s location.

Mo Jiu quickly walked a few steps, caught her body, held her in her arms, and looked anxiously at Yue Xinghe: “Is your ability healing? Can you help treat her?”

Yue Xinghe glanced at her faintly, said nothing, raised one hand, and placed her palm on Yun Wenzhou’s forehead.

‘No evidence, innocent until proven guilty.’

‘Anyway, even at her full strength, she wouldn’t be a match for Ye Lan.’

‘Just in case, I should still be wary.’

“I’m sorry, she’s too severely injured. I can’t completely heal her, but I saved her life at least,” Yue Xinghe withdrew her hand.

“Mhm, thank you,” Mo Jiu didn’t know what she was thinking and sincerely thanked her for the help.

The female protagonist and second female lead are both good people.

If not for the System, perhaps she and they could have become friends.

‘What should I do now…’

‘I must leave this place before the two of them figure things out.’

‘What a shame about that large piece of Abomination Crystal. I wanted to recover it afterward, but now it seems I won’t be able to.’

Sister wants to recover the crystal?

Yun Wenzhou opened her eyes.

Her wound no longer hurt, but her body was extremely exhausted.

Yue Xinghe’s control over her ability was perfect.

Too bad she didn’t understand herself and underestimated her recovery speed.

Just lying in Mo Jiu’s arms for a while, Yun Wenzhou felt much better all over.

Recover the Abomination Crystal, and then run away, right?

Simple.

Yun Wenzhou raised her hand and looped it around Mo Jiu’s neck, using the leverage to prop up her body and look in Ye Lan’s direction.

Ye Lan had already cut the powerful Abomination into several pieces with her shadow longsword.

“Xinghe, you look after them. I’m going into the shelter to check the situation inside!” She said, running toward the shelter’s main gate, completely oblivious to digging the Abomination Crystal out of the corpse.

Good chance!

Yun Wenzhou suddenly stood up. In Mo Jiu’s astonished gaze, she embraced her in reverse. While soaring into the air, she manipulated her bone-cutting knife to further dissect the Abomination’s corpse, found the reddish Abomination Crystal, and made it fly toward herself.

Because Yun Wenzhou was using her ability, the Abomination Crystal, upon approaching her, was drawn to her and emitted a reddish glow pointing at her.

Mo Jiu wanted to stop her and take back the Abomination Crystal, but she couldn’t do so mid-air. She could only grit her teeth and endure.

Yue Xinghe’s gaze followed the two upward, a mocking smile appearing on her face: “I see… So this is why you stole the Abomination Crystal last night?”

Ye Lan’s footsteps toward the shelter paused. She turned, looked up at the two of them, her eyes filled with disbelief: “Why would you…?”

Mo Jiu pursed her lips.

‘I’m sorry.’

For Mo Jiu, manipulating others’ emotions was easy because, as an NPC whose persona could be adjusted at any time, she had no shortage of acting skills.

But such a person possessed an empathy incompatible with her ability, to the point where, at this moment, she felt too guilty to meet Ye Lan’s eyes.

However, despite this, she didn’t regret it.

‘I’m sorry. Although you are very kind, I can’t abandon Xiaozhou.’

Thinking this, Mo Jiu curved her lips into a smile and chuckled: “Ha, why? You ask why? Order is dead, survival of the fittest. Every man for himself, or be damned!”

“If you’re not strong enough, you’ll be bullied. The reason I was driven out of the shelter is because I wasn’t strong enough!”

“So, to become stronger, I will stop at nothing!”

“If the shelter can’t tolerate me, then it should disappear!”

“Although there was a slight mishap in the process, the outcome is still quite good—I hope the Abomination’s stomp makes the Director regret kicking me out of the shelter!”

‘Sigh, the masks are completely off now.’

‘Goodbye, Ye Lan. Next time we meet, we will be enemies.’

“Well then, goodnight,” Mo Jiu said to Ye Lan with a smile, then turned and buried her head in Yun Wenzhou’s chest, whispering, “Go.”

Yun Wenzhou’s face was slightly flushed. After a light cough, she said “Okay,” embraced Mo Jiu, and carried her away from the shelter, leaving the two people on the ground behind, flying toward the edge of the night into the unknown distance.

Ye Lan stamped her foot in anger, wanting to chase after them, but she couldn’t leave the people inside the shelter unattended. She could only enter first to check the situation inside.

Yue Xinghe followed her, ready to provide treatment for the people inside at any moment.

Mo Jiu felt Yun Wenzhou’s body heat and the cold wind of the night and heard the System’s voice.

System: The SS-class Abomination’s attack caused a large number of people inside the shelter to mutate due to fear, and inflicted varying degrees of damage on the facilities inside the shelter. The mission “Revenge” is judged complete. You have received 1000 reward points.

System: Mall customization service has been activated. The Host can now customize and exchange for items.

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