Chapter 55

Can you let it go?

"Die—" Bai Rong's distorted scream mingled with the sound of gunfire.

The moment Wei Jiangxue and Mi Rui'an fell to the ground together, time seemed to slow down by an invisible hand.

Wei Jiangxue felt a cold and powerful force suddenly spread out from the depths of her brow; it was 233 who contributed this force.

It acted as a barrier, firmly protecting Wei Jiangxue and Mi Rui'an.

“No… how could this be… monster…” Bai Rong remained frozen in place, still holding the trigger, muttering to herself.

Just then, the sound of rapid footsteps came from above! The blaring of sirens broke the deathly silence in the air.

"Police! Don't move!"

"Put down your weapons!"

Fully armed police entered the underground space and quickly subdued Bai Rong, the most dangerous person present. Wei Jiangxue and Mi Rui'an, who were unarmed, were also helped to their feet. Mi Rui'an took a deep breath: "I am the one who reported the incident. This person next to me is my kidnapped partner, and the one with the gun is the kidnapper. Moreover, in this kidnapping incident, my partner and I confirmed that the kidnapper is also suspected of another murder case..."

Police officers quickly stepped forward, carefully restrained the motionless Bai Rong, took the sealed bag from Mi Rui'an, and sent people to the tunnel for a detailed investigation.

However, just as the two police officers were about to take Bai Rong away from the scene, Bai Rong's body suddenly stiffened, a strange "hoarse" sound came from his throat, and he suddenly collapsed to the ground.

"What happened? She's not breathing?!"

"Quick! Call an ambulance!"

Wei Jiangxue silently lowered her head, listening to the notification sound from 233 in her mind that "the character has been retrieved." She knew that Bai Rong's consciousness had been taken away by 233. So now, in the eyes of others, Bai Rong should have died suddenly.

This woman, who awakened to self-awareness too early and gradually became deranged and paranoid, had just said she wanted them to die, but now she has casually lost her life in the eyes of others...

Wei Jiangxue softly called to 233: "How would you treat someone like Bai Rong, who has awakened to self-awareness?"

[System 233: Transmigrating into a Book Bureau...]

The electronic voice in her mind suddenly stopped, followed by a crackling sound of electricity. Wei Jiangxue then heard a voice again, but it was no longer 233's voice: [Urgent notification: System 001 will temporarily take over System 233's permissions. Host Wei Jiangxue may communicate with 001 if she has any objections.]

[System 001: Regarding the question just raised, 001 cannot provide an answer to a host without sufficient permissions.]

Wei Jiangxue's heart sank: [What about 233? Will it come back?]

Should everything be alright? 233 is, after all, an employee of the Transmigration Bureau, and hasn't done anything detrimental to the Bureau.

[System 001: Given the continuous anomalies in this world, System 233 is no longer able to independently assess the current situation and the risks of subsequent tasks, and needs to cooperate with the Transmigration Bureau's 30-day review. Therefore, 001 has been specially dispatched to take over its work. According to 001's calculations, host Wei Jiangxue is expected to complete the mission in 20 days. Based on this progress, the host will no longer be able to contact System 233 at that time.]

Twenty days? She'll be leaving soon? What about 233 and Mi Rui'an...?

Wei Jiangxue's thoughts were in turmoil: "Can't even it be a simple farewell?"

[System 001: I'm sorry, in the system's concept, such a ritual shouldn't exist... However, if you really want to talk to it, 001 will try its best to apply for an opportunity for you.]

Wei Jiangxue asked again: "Why is it twenty days later? Bai Rong is already dead, meaning the biggest threat to Mi Rui'an is gone. Shouldn't that mean I've completed my mission? Can't I leave immediately?"

[System 001: Before the Transmigration Bureau makes its final ruling, the host cannot voluntarily leave this world. Again, voluntary departure is not permitted. Please maintain the status quo, act cautiously, and avoid triggering unpredictable variables that could affect the mission evaluation.]

Well, we'll have to wait for the Transmigration Bureau to evaluate her performance. It's really unpleasant to have someone else's leverage over you.

But Wei Jiangxue had no choice but to continue patiently waiting for the result, as 001 had instructed.

Is she leaving? Wei Jiangxue's fingers unconsciously twisted together. Mi Rui'an quickly noticed her absent-mindedness and pulled her hand.

"What's wrong?"

233 left too quickly, and Mi Rui'an was busy talking to the police, so she didn't notice what was happening with Wei Jiangxue. 001 didn't pull Mi Rui'an into the chat channel after appearing, so Mi Rui'an is currently completely unaware of anything.

Wei Jiangxue shook her head: "It's nothing, I was just thinking about Bai Rong."

“…Let’s go back first. I’ve already talked to the police.” Mi Rui’an led her out of the police station. It was almost dawn, and the air was crisp.

Mi Rui'an's heat cycle was stirring, her pheromones brimming with restlessness. Almost the instant she stepped into the house, her body went limp, and she leaned against Wei Jiangxue as she lay down on the sofa.

"Are you alright?" Wei Jiangxue touched her face, which felt so hot it could fry an egg.

Omega's passion is somewhat similar to a high fever, Wei Jiangxue thought to herself, but an Omega in heat is clearly hotter than someone who's sick and has a fever. Could this damage their brain?

[System 001: She's about to enter her heat cycle. 001 will temporarily avoid this area. Also, the Transmigration Bureau has approved a reward for restoring the host's sight; please choose when to use it.]

Wei Jiangxue was taken aback and wanted to call 001 to ask her some more questions, but the latter had already run away.

"Ugh..." Mi Rui'an couldn't help but let out a groan, her fingers gripping Wei Jiangxue's trouser leg tightly as she pulled her closer to her.

The person who was usually efficient was now struggling to even speak: "You... you said you would help me..."

The thick, rich scent of roses enveloped Wei Jiangxue's entire body. Her Alpha instincts were awakened in that instant, and Wei Jiangxue felt herself becoming restless, wanting to bite the gland on the back of Mi Rui'an's neck.

Her own freesia pheromones overflowed uncontrollably, responding to another pheromone in the air belonging to an Omega.

"Okay, I promise you." Wei Jiangxue squatted down, groping to touch Mi Rui'an; the temperature emanating from her fingertips was frighteningly hot. "Shall I take you back to your room?"

Mi Rui'an leaned closer to her and weakly replied, "Mmm."

If not now, when would she have the chance to restore her sight? In just a brief moment, Wei Jiangxue opened her eyes again, and countless colors leaped into her vision. From that moment on, everything regained its true form.

But Wei Jiangxue didn't have time to appreciate any of this. She called Xiao Dong, who was waiting nearby, and together they helped Mi Rui'an back to her room.

Mi Rui'an seemed to sense something, her bangs sticking to her sickly flushed cheeks with sweat, her eyes glazed over: "...Help me, Jiang Xue."

After helping out, Xiao Dong was pushed out of the room. Wei Jiangxue closed the door and walked to the bedside.

An Omega in heat making a request to an Alpha—the meaning couldn't be clearer.

Mi Rui'an's fragile yet alluring appearance, the pheromones intertwined in the air... all of this assaulted Wei Jiangxue's senses.

Did she have no ulterior motives from the beginning when she agreed to Mi Rui'an's bet?

Wei Jiangxue closed her eyes, composed herself, and knew what the right kind of help was.

Wei Jiangxue's breathing became erratic, and Mi Rui'an suddenly grabbed her arm with astonishing force.

Tears streamed down his face, and in those eyes was a longing and fervor that Wei Jiangxue had never seen before. Even without words, it was as if he was pleading with Wei Jiangxue to say, "Kiss me."

The scent of freesia was no longer just an instinctive response; it began to carry a soothing, proactive quality. It tried to approach Miriam, enveloping the restless cluster of roses.

Wei Jiangxue grasped Mi Rui'an's wrist with her other hand, gently brushed aside Mi Rui'an's sweat-dampened forehead hair, and then tenderly stroked her eyelids, nose, and lips with her fingertips.

Wei Jiangxue lowered her head, opened her mouth, and gently took Mi Rui'an's lips into her mouth, patiently comforting her.

Mi Rui'an was even more frantic. The moment she touched the medicine that could relieve her pain, she clung to it without a care. She moved closer to Wei Jiangxue, burying her burning cheeks in the crook of Wei Jiangxue's neck, her hot breath spraying onto the Alpha's skin.

A series of soft sobs, tinged with tears, escaped her lips: "It's not just that I want this..."

Wei Jiangxue focused her attention. She had originally wanted to comfort Mi Rui'an a little longer, but it seemed the latter couldn't wait any longer. She coaxed the person in her arms, making Mi Rui'an show her face again, and then gently licked away the tears on her face.

The nose was filled with an intensely sweet, sensual scent, and fingers found the gland that was red, swollen, and burning hot from passion.

It was even trembling slightly, as if both afraid and excited.

Without hesitation, Wei Jiangxue used her teeth to firmly pierce that thin layer of skin.

"Ugh..." Mi Rui'an's body arched violently, letting out a wronged groan, and she hugged Wei Jiangxue even tighter.

The freesia pheromone belonging to Wei Jiangxue was injected into Mi Rui'an's glands, instantly blending with the rose scent.

That was no longer the case; it was a combination of surprises and primal impulses.

This time, Wei Jiangxue was certain that she was perfectly clear-headed.

She guided and comforted Mi Rui'an, without even realizing that her pheromones carried a more delicate emotion—a pity and protectiveness towards Mi Rui'an.

Mi Rui'an's body, which had been taut to the extreme, gradually relaxed. The tormenting heat and emptiness within her body slowly faded, and her heart seemed to be filled with something, no longer feeling pain.

The violent trembling turned into a slight shiver, and her tears continued to flow, but this time it was not because of the discomfort of being in heat.

Time seemed to stretch on endlessly.

Wei Jiangxue remembers being both lucid and confused at times.

What remained unchanged was that every time she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Mi Rui'an's flushed face and wet eyes.

Is this really the right thing to do? She's leaving...

“Mark me.” Mi Rui’an bit Wei Jiangxue’s lip in dissatisfaction, and only let go when they were both panting.

“…No, something seems a little off…” Wei Jiangxue thought dazedly, but when Mi Rui’an came closer, she honestly calmed her down.

“What could be wrong?” The broken words popped out as Mi Rui’an looked earnestly at Wei Jiangxue. “I like you, and you like me. That’s perfect.”

It seems that's true... If she can do this kind of thing happily, doesn't Wei Jiangxue herself take the initiative?

They knew perfectly well that once they gave in, they would have to give in again and again.

But she still remembered some important things—what would happen after she left? What would Mi Rui'an do?

Should I break up with Mi Rui'an peacefully when the one-month deadline arrives, just as we initially planned, or...?

Now that things have come to this, can she really let go? Will Mi Rui'an be willing to let go?