The Esports Little Demon King Is a Sweet and Fierce Omega - Chapter 2

After giving up “First Blood” right at the start, Tian Jiu was, as expected, met with total disdain from his teammates.

“I’m seriously done. Can Omegas just stop playing games? Isn’t it fine to just stay home and be a pretty vase?”

“Another one throwing themselves at the enemy. You’re dying on purpose, aren’t you? Trying to get Shadow’s attention? Keep dreaming!”

“It’s not that we discriminate against Omegas, but you’re just playing horribly. If you were even half as good as Ji Kaile, no one would look down on you just because you’re an Omega.”

Tian Jiu was currently confined to the platform, his movements restricted as he was forced to wait through the respawn timer. The vitriol from his three teammates rang in his ears. Even the previously friendly “Carrying Girls” had stopped defending him, likely afraid of being flamed by the others.

“Speaking of which, I absolutely adore Ji Kaile. He’s my dream Omega. I wonder what kind of Alpha will be worthy of him in the end.”

“Anyway, it won’t be you. Give up.”

The teammates began discussing this Omega named “Ji Kaile,” their words filled with fanatical admiration. At the very least, they stopped hurling insults at Tian Jiu.

Tian Jiu bit his lip in silence, looking up at the counter above his head. It showed a respawn time of “15 seconds,” with seven seconds remaining.

In his previous life, he had lived to nineteen and spent five of those years in esports. He had managed to cling to his last breath just to secure a World Championship. Putting aside his talent, that level of perseverance was not something an ordinary person possessed. Furthermore, due to the doting of his parents, his older brother, his fans, and his team, Tian Jiu had never truly suffered any grievances. Even if people looked down on him for being sickly, he eventually beat them into submission within the Rift.

Having been the “Esports Demon King” for several years, he had never experienced a situation like this—getting killed the moment he showed his face and then being mocked by his own teammates.

Tian Jiu balled his small fists. This was just an accident; he simply hadn’t figured out the game’s mechanics yet. Once he respawned, he would definitely reclaim his dignity!

Five seconds later, Tian Jiu dashed out of the respawn point. Two minutes later, the mechanical female voice rang out again: “[AS Trainee – Ru Meng] has slain [Player 856965]!”

Tian Jiu: “…” This was an accident! Who could have known the enemy jungler would be camping in our jungle bushes this early!

Thirty seconds later, Tian Jiu dashed out again. Six minutes later, the mechanical voice announced once more: “[AS Trainee – Tian Qi] has slain [Player 856965]!”

Tian Jiu sat huddled at the respawn point, biting his lip and shrinking into a small, aggrieved ball. He was officially in a state of self-isolation.

AS Trainee Team, right? I’ve remembered you!

The teammates who were roasting him earlier had lost their tempers by now. Their opponents were future professional players, after all; it was only natural for Bronze-tier randos like them to be slaughtered like cattle. Sure enough, before long, his teammates were harvested one by one, and the respawn point was never empty.

During another team wipe, Tian Jiu waited to respawn while glancing at his four teammates. He noticed that they were all dressed quite stylishly, and their weapons looked high-end.

“What are you looking at!” A teammate dressed in night-crawler gear snapped at him.

Tian Jiu pouted and muttered a small rebuttal, “Why are you being so mean? You don’t have a single kill either.” And you’ve died more times than I have.

Teammates: [Unable to retort.jpg]

The five opposing players were now on a killing spree. Their economy was miles ahead of Tian Jiu’s team, and it didn’t take long for them to push through the middle lane and break into the Red team’s high ground. All five members of the Red team, including Tian Jiu, were being farmed so hard they couldn’t even leave the respawn point. Consequently, as soon as the twenty-five-minute mark hit, they all pressed the surrender button, wanting to end the “torture” before the enemy could shatter the Temple.

The mechanical voice announced: “The Red team has surrendered. The field will be cleared in thirty seconds.”

Hearing this, the Blue team trainees were in no hurry to destroy the [Temple Heart]. Instead, they strolled leisurely in front of Tian Jiu and his teammates. Each of them had full health bars and a Level 15 max-level indicator, while the Red team members were still in their respawn period, unable to even use skills or engage in melee combat.

The damage of this scene was low, but the insult was astronomical.

Shadow, the one who had killed Tian Jiu at the very start, sauntered over with a smug grin. “Oh, it’s a little Omega. You look so dejected; you aren’t going to cry, are you?”

As he spoke, he raised his pistol and used the grip to tilt Tian Jiu’s chin up.

Out of the ten people present, nine were Alphas and Tian Jiu was the sole Omega. Seeing this, everyone looked over with meaningful expressions. Tian Jiu was still in the respawn phase and couldn’t use skills, but he could move freely.

Thus, while no one took a lone Omega seriously, Tian Jiu suddenly reached up and grabbed the pistol pressed against his chin.

Shadow raised an eyebrow in surprise, seemingly amazed that a little Omega dared to lay a hand on him. Tian Jiu’s original intention was simply to shove the other man away, but he accidentally failed to control his strength. He effortlessly crushed the expensive pistol.

With a sharp crack, the mangled gun snapped in half. Bullets rattled onto the floor.

The world fell into an eerie silence. Even the spectators seemed to have had their pause buttons pressed. The air was thick with unbelievable awkwardness. Shadow stared blankly at the scrap metal in his hand, then looked at Tian Jiu, then back at the gun. He repeated this several times, seemingly unable to believe his eyes.

Tian Jiu pulled his hand back guiltily, hiding it behind his back. “You were the one who bullied me first,” he whispered. “It’s not my fault.”

He had simply forgotten to control his monstrous strength for a moment, and he hadn’t known the gun would be so fragile. Besides, wasn’t the gun just equipment? If it broke, it broke. According to normal settings, in-game gear should refresh anyway.

Shadow finally seemed to find his voice. “You…”

Just as he spoke, the scene before Tian Jiu shifted. He instinctively closed his eyes. At the same time, a monotone mechanical male voice asked, “Master, this match has ended. Would you like to leave the Virtual Capital or begin the next game?”

Virtual Capital? Is that the name of the game? And who is speaking? Why call me Master?

Tian Jiu temporarily set his doubts aside. Having finally gotten out of the game, he needed to figure out his own situation first. “Leave, leave,” he replied.

“Understood.”

A few seconds later, Tian Jiu felt himself lying down somewhere. Just as he was about to open his eyes, he heard the sound of a door opening. He paused, deciding not to open his eyes immediately.

The door opened, and light, cluttered footsteps approached his position. From the sound, there were about three people. A scent of disinfectant filled his nose, and Tian Jiu heard a gentle female voice say, “Mr. and Mrs. Ji, the young master’s health has basically stabilized. He can be discharged after three more days of observation.”

The man addressed as Mr. Ji spoke, “Alright, thank you for your hard work.”

“It’s my duty. You three can chat; I’ll step out now. Call us if you need anything.”

After the nurse left, the woman who hadn’t spoken immediately snapped, “Look at him playing games again. What can a disabled person with no pheromones possibly achieve?”

Mr. Ji’s tone was indifferent. “Let him play. Right now is a crucial time for Lele to make a name for himself. As long as he doesn’t cause any more trouble for Lele, it’s fine.”

Mrs. Ji frowned. “I know, but he can’t even get married off. Do you really plan to support him for the rest of his life? This time Lele was lucky; Ji Yin tried to hurt someone but fell off the balcony himself. But what about next time? What if he actually hurts Lele?”

Mr. Ji waved his hand. “Let’s wait a bit longer. I’ve already pulled some strings. In a few days, I’ll find someone from the Omega Protection Association to witness the signing of the contract, and then Ji Yin can get out.”

“That’s good then.”

The two said nothing more. Tian Jiu kept his eyes closed, but fragments of memory surfaced in his mind, allowing him to piece together his current situation. It seemed he had transmigrated into an interstellar novel.

This world did not belong to any planet he had known; it was a place called the [Galactic Interstellar League]. The League consisted of four star systems: the Yahua, Latin-American, Afro-Australian, and Euro-Twin systems. Each system included a primary planet and countless satellites. The primary planets were where humans lived, while the satellites served various purposes like grazing, farming, or smelting. The primary planet of the Yahua system was divided into the Central City and subsidiary cities. The Central City, being the most economically developed, was further divided into the Upper and Lower Districts.

Tian Jiu was currently in the “Central Upper District” of the Yahua system’s primary planet. This place possessed the most advanced technology, everything imagined in sci-fi movies. However, the most shocking thing about this world was that, in addition to male and female sexes, there were three other genders: Alpha, Beta, and Omega which collectively known as the Second Gender.

The identity Tian Jiu now held was that of a male Omega. Furthermore, he was a “disabled” person with no pheromones. He hadn’t studied the specific functions of “pheromones” yet, but he knew they belonged to Alphas and Omegas and were extremely important. Tian Jiu happened to have none.

This was truly not good news.

Time ticked by. Once the ten-minute visiting period was up, the Ji couple couldn’t wait to leave the ward, as if staying one second longer was a burden. Only after the door clicked shut did Tian Jiu open his eyes.

His gaze met a world of inorganic white and silver. It was a highly futuristic ward where everything felt like cold machinery. Combined with the smell of disinfectant, it felt less like a hospital room and more like a laboratory.

Tian Jiu scanned the room before standing up and looking at where he had been sitting. It was an oval-shaped gaming pod resembling half an eggshell. The standard holographic equipment for every high-end ward. The game he had just played was called Fengshen, the most important competitive event in this world. Tian Jiu had played it through this eggshell device.

He reached out to touch the casing of the pod; it felt like cold metal. So this thing created those lifelike game scenes? As a bumpkin from ancient Earth, Tian Jiu felt his eyes had truly been opened.

After studying it curiously for a while, Tian Jiu looked toward the door and remembered the couple that had just visited. If he wasn’t mistaken, those two were the parents of this body.

The original owner of this body was named Ji Yin. He was a fraternal twin with his brother, Ji Kaile. Aside from sharing a birthday, they were opposites in every way. In this world where pheromones determined everything, one’s status was tied to the presence and grade of those pheromones. Ji Kaile was an S+ rank Omega, part of the top tier of society. Since childhood, he had been naturally doted upon by parents, classmates, and childhood friends alike. Everyone loved him. Last year, Ji Kaile successfully passed the annual Fengshen selection trials and became a professional player. In a world that worshipped the game, being a pro was a supreme honor. One could imagine how popular Ji Kaile was.

In contrast, Ji Yin was much like his name. He wished he could make himself invisible (Yin). Unfortunately, he couldn’t hide; he was constantly dragged along by Ji Kaile to serve as a taciturn, lonely, and constantly belittled counterpart. His “mediocrity” and “disability” served only to highlight Ji Kaile’s excellence. Even his own parents wouldn’t spare him a glance if not for the sake of appearances. The Ji couple’s visit just now was merely a performance to prevent outsiders from accusing them of favoritism.

The original owner was well aware of this, but he was self-deprecating, timid, and weak. Accustomed to being rejected and mocked, he could only endure. Ji Kaile, who appeared gentle and lovely to the world, was actually a “black lotus”, a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Ji Yin’s current personality was entirely the result of Ji Kaile’s handiwork.

Even this injury was a setup. At their joint birthday banquet, their mutual childhood friend, Luo Yuan, had given Ji Yin an expensive gemstone bracelet. Even though Ji Kaile had received an even more expensive watch, he was still jealous because the bracelet Luo Yuan gave Ji Yin was hand-picked. Thus, a resentful Ji Kaile led Ji Yin to a deserted second-floor balcony and feigned a slip, pushing him off. Ji Yin fell without any defense, hitting his head on a flowerbed and nearly losing his life.

The original owner had been hospitalized for a month before Tian Jiu transmigrated. He had woken up a week ago and used the gaming pod in the ward to log into Fengshen, playing day and night in a frantic obsession. His goal was simple: he wanted to know the actual difference between himself and Ji Kaile. He was unwilling to accept his lot, but the gap in talent was immense. Ji Yin played for two days but couldn’t even make it out of Bronze tier, his records consisting entirely of losses. This week of gaming proved too much for his unrecovered body, leading to sudden death. That was when Tian Jiu arrived.

These were Ji Yin’s memories, but in Tian Jiu’s mind, he also saw the subsequent plot of this novel. In the story, Ji Yin didn’t die suddenly, but his fate wasn’t much better. As an Omega with a disabled gland, the injury damaged his brain. He became a literal little fool—a spiteful, dim-witted fool who harbored a crush on Luo Yuan and hated Ji Kaile. As a piece of cannon fodder, he perfectly illustrated the words “stupid and wicked,” serving as a tragic contrast to Ji Kaile. After being a fool for over twenty chapters, he was eventually disgraced and kicked out of the house. He ended up in the crime-ridden Lower District, where he didn’t survive a single night before dying miserably on the streets.

Tian Jiu: “…”

The author of this novel clearly had some issues; how could they write such an absurd plot and such a brainless cannon fodder? However, this was no longer a novel; it was the potential fate Tian Jiu now faced. Following the plot was out of the question. In this situation, he simply needed to detach himself from the original storyline and lead characters to change his fate. After all, a small piece of cannon fodder like him was useless for driving the main plot; he was likely only added to enhance the “slapping” satisfaction for the protagonist. He was expendable. To escape the plot, he needed to make choices that diverged from the original story—like leaving the Ji family first.

Thinking of the “contract” Mr. Ji mentioned that would get him kicked out, a plan began to form in Tian Jiu’s mind.

******

Tian Jiu’s injuries were indeed nearly healed, as the nurse had said, though the aftereffects of the sudden death left him feeling dizzy occasionally. To be safe, even though he wanted to learn more about the game, he didn’t touch the pod again. Besides, he had more important things to prepare for. Since he had decided to leave the Ji family, he needed to see what he could get upon departure according to the law. He had no specialized skills yet, so supporting himself would be difficult. He wasn’t a little money-grubber; he was just used to money flowing like water for medical treatments in his past life. He felt that having money for emergencies was vital.

The nurse was relieved to see he was no longer obsessed with the game and urged him to rest. Following orders, by the third day, Tian Jiu had fully recovered his lively state. The doctor informed him he could be discharged.

“Erguotou,” Tian Jiu called out to his AI brain. “Has the news of my discharge been posted online?”

The AI brain was a device everyone possessed; it was the voice that had guided Tian Jiu out of the game. It was implanted directly into the mind and connected to the neural network, much like a smartphone from the Earth era, but far more intelligent. Of course, “Erguotou” wasn’t its original name; Tian Jiu had changed it.

Erguotou replied in a monotone, electronic voice, “The Star-Net update has been sent. Currently: 30,000 reposts, 700 likes, and 10,000 comments.”

As it spoke, a virtual screen appeared before Tian Jiu, showing his Star-Net homepage. Star-Net was similar to Weibo, but with a much broader scope. In Tian Jiu’s terms, it was as if Weibo, WeChat, Douban, and anonymous forums had all been merged into one.

The update Tian Jiu had posted was actually just a short sentence: I’m about to be discharged. I wonder if I can make it home safely on my own since I’m not fully recovered yet. /worried/

The key to the sentence was the single word “alone.” Didn’t the Ji family love putting on a show for the public? He would help them out. Let everyone see why no one from the Ji family came to pick up their youngest son upon his discharge. This wasn’t Tian Jiu being malicious; it was the Ji family that enjoyed bullying people.

At this moment, under Tian Jiu’s post, two factions were already on the verge of a brawl.

[I knew this disabled Omega wouldn’t stay quiet. You tried to push Lele but fell yourself; this is your retribution. Why are you acting pitiful to get sympathy now? See if anyone cares!]

[Didn’t Ji Kaile cry his eyes out saying it was his mistake and that he pushed him? How did it become Ji Yin failing to push him and falling instead? Is this how Lele fans twist the truth?]

[Haters, stop using Lele’s words as an excuse, okay? Lele only said that because he didn’t want his brother to be flamed. You didn’t actually believe him, did you?]

[Exactly. Besides, Mrs. Ji clarified the next day. She said the surveillance showed Ji Yin trying to push Lele but falling by accident. A mother wouldn’t lie about that, would she?]

[You can’t say for sure. Aren’t these nouveau riche families famous for having no bottom line? To protect your Lele, it’s not impossible for a mother to slander Ji Yin.]

[Furthermore, Ji Yin has been hospitalized for so many days. Ji Kaile claims to love and protect his brother, yet he hasn’t visited once? Why even bother with the ‘gentle good boy’ persona? Improving your skills is more important than anything; don’t waste that S+ pheromone.]

[The Fengshen League is starting soon. Lele is focusing on training every day to bring glory to the country. Don’t you haters feel guilty for attacking him?]

…

Tian Jiu watched the comments with great interest, finding that no matter how the world changed, the internet environment remained the same. Of course, there was a reason he could see such a heated fan-war. The Ji family was merely a nouveau riche family of two or three generations; they were practically nameless in the Upper District where conglomerates and tech giants reigned. However, Ji Kaile had won third place in the Fengshen selection trials last year and joined the second-ranked Team AS, which brought the Ji family significant attention. Combined with his S+ pheromones and limitless future, netizens had even dubbed him the “Most Talented Omega.” The team he joined would be making their debut on the professional stage at the end of this year, making him a hot topic. Because of his popularity, even Tian Jiu’s Star-Net had many followers. Naturally, none of them liked Tian Jiu; most were “Lele fans” guarding against him causing trouble, along with some haters looking for dirt on Ji Kaile.

As for why a game like Fengshen held such a high status in society, Tian Jiu hadn’t had time to research that yet, so he set it aside for now. He closed the virtual screen, and seeing it was about time, he changed his clothes and looked in the mirror.

In this transmigration, he had not only brought his monstrous strength but even his own body; even the small red mole on his left ring finger was exactly as it was before he died. However—

He leaned into the mirror, staring at his short, silver-white hair for a long while before finally daring to touch it. It was smooth, silky, and fluffy. Logic told him this was his natural hair and color now, but even after two or three days, he still felt happy every time he saw it. In his past life, through round after round of chemotherapy, he had no hair at all, and his head was covered in hideous scars from surgery. But now, he had this precious hair, and it was even his favorite silver color. Just looking at it made him feel wonderful. In this life, he would definitely protect his hair!

When the Ji couple had visited three days ago, they had hired reporters to “sneakily” film them entering the hospital to promote their family’s warmth and love. They thought they wouldn’t have to worry about it again, but they hadn’t expected Tian Jiu to post such a Star-Net update. Now, they had to go whether they wanted to or not, otherwise there was no telling what people would say.

Half an hour later, the couple finally arrived at the hospital, where they happened to run into a hurried Ji Kaile in the parking lot. The family of three exchanged glances and then walked quickly toward the hospital. They explained to the reporters waiting at the entrance that they were late due to work while rushing toward Tian Jiu’s ward.

The reporters couldn’t enter the hospital, so once she saw Tian Jiu, Mrs. Ji immediately began to scold him.

“I swear, did you really break your brain when you fell? Do you have any idea how busy your father is? Your brother is training every day, yet we have to take time out to pick you up! Why are you so precious that you need people to pick you up just to leave the hospital?”

Tian Jiu sat on the sofa facing the door, looking up at the three of them. His face was incredibly exquisite. His pale pupils made his eyes look exceptionally clear, framed by long, curled lashes. With a dainty nose and naturally pink, full lips, every feature was so delicate it was unreal. His cheeks were fair and soft-looking, and his silver hair hung obediently, making him look like a beautifully modeled doll. His aura was one of pure innocence mixed with the agility of a young deer.

Ji Kaile’s eyes darkened as he gritted his teeth in resentment. He hated Tian Jiu’s beautiful face the most, and he hated that eye-catching silver hair even more, because that lovely silver made Tian Jiu look even more stunning. Previously, he would always make Tian Jiu dye his hair a dull deep brown or an ugly earthy yellow. But on their birthday, Tian Jiu had suddenly washed out the dye and revealed this silver hair. The sudden silver hair had even made Luo Yuan stare in a daze for a moment, which instantly infuriated Ji Kaile. Combined with the bracelet Luo Yuan gave him, Ji Kaile had pushed him off the balcony in a fit of rage. It was a pity that Tian Jiu hadn’t become a fool or been disfigured. What a shame.

Tian Jiu observed the three people before him, noting that despite their fancy clothes, the pettiness in their aura couldn’t be hidden. Mrs. Ji was also stunned for a moment by Tian Jiu’s innocent expression, but she soon snapped, “What are you standing there for? Let’s go! Causing so much trouble just to get discharged. Are you trying to make things difficult for us on purpose?”

Tian Jiu looked surprised. “I am doing it on purpose. Isn’t it obvious?”

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