Chapter 57

let's go

The moment the words faded, something strange and soft enveloped Wei Jiangxue and Mi Rui'an. It was as if an invisible film of water covered them and carried them in a certain direction.

The city's skyscrapers dissolved into dust before their eyes, the dust scattering in all directions. When it gathered below to form a magnificent river, Wei Jiangxue found herself able to stand up.

She took Mi Rui'an's hand, and they stood side by side in this boundless void, flowing with dazzling starlight. Though they felt light as if they were walking on clouds, they were incredibly secure.

Ahead, stars converged, forming a blurry yet enormous circular outline. Wei Jiangxue found it difficult to describe her feelings upon seeing this outline. Although it had no specific form and didn't introduce itself, Wei Jiangxue knew that this glittering entity had given birth to the world where Mi Rui'an resided. It was the consciousness of a small world sandwiched between System 233 and the Transmigration Bureau.

Wei Jiangxue sensed a scrutinizing gaze emanating from it, which quickly vanished, perhaps because it was looking at Mi Rui'an.

“I overheard your entire conversation and also saw Miriam’s memories. It was quite interesting.”

The childish voice filled the vast void, making Wei Jiangxue's ears ring slightly. The consciousness of the small world didn't seem angry, nor was it happy; it was simply filled with confusion.

“Mi Rui’an, you are the ‘anchor’ of this world, the first thing I created, the core of this world. Your existence maintains the stability and evolution of this ABO world. The script I arranged for you is to break the limitations of the Omega gender and become someone that countless Alphas fear, Betas envy, and Omegas yearn to be. Even so, are you still not satisfied? You even want to leave the paradise I created for you and follow an ordinary person to an unknown world.”

The consciousness of the small world was younger than Wei Jiangxue had imagined. It was almost like a child, questioning Mi Rui'an about what she was dissatisfied with in this world, because it felt that it had already given Mi Rui'an the best of everything.

Mi Rui'an took a step forward and placed her hand on her chest: "This is the world you created, and I have no right to judge it. If I had to say, I am indeed dissatisfied."

"Why?" the small world consciousness pressed, its voice filled with curiosity. "You'll be very rich in the future, able to do whatever you want, and many people will admire and love you. Isn't that the state that most people in the world desire?"

"What you're saying is good, but it's not a necessity for me. I don't need an overflowing amount of money; just enough is fine. Anything more is just a string of meaningless numbers. And what you say about others admiring and loving me—I don't feel it at all. Didn't you overhear our conversation? Have you seen my memories? This is a world where only Bai Rong and I are acting; all the other humans are just background characters. If we say a few more words, they crash. How can you expect me to immerse myself in such an absurd world?"

Mi Rui'an's voice was clear and calm: "Moreover, the abnormality of my pheromones has led me to be regarded as an outcast, bound by all sorts of rules. I often wonder, why must there be an ABO distinction? Some Alphas are clearly not as powerful as me, so why can't we modify Alphas to adapt to my pheromones? Instead, I have to undergo all sorts of bizarre treatments just to conform to worldly views and become a superior Omega. I've never understood this since I was a child. After meeting Wei Jiangxue, learning about her background, and knowing about you who created this world, I understand even less. Your gifts, sometimes, are nothing more than gilded shackles to me."

Mi Rui'an turned to look at Wei Jiangxue, her eyes filled with genuine warmth: "Wei Jiangxue showed me another possibility that truly exists. In her world, there are no Alphas, Betas, or Omegas; everyone is just a human. They can't even sense pheromones, so no one will be hurt because of me. I don't have to live in fear of hurting others. My intuition tells me that I will live a happier and more carefree life in the place where she grew up, and I can freely pursue what I want to do. Even if I have to start from scratch, even if there are risks, even if you might not let me go, I am unwilling to give up. I want to go with Wei Jiangxue. You created me because you like me, right? So you gave me everything you thought was good, but I don't need it."

"I am willing to give up everything you have given me—my wealth, my beauty, and my life. If you want to take anything back, you may."

Wei Jiangxue felt the hand holding her tighten suddenly, the strength conveying unwavering trust. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she returned the same steadfast support.

"...What life and death? Why use such harsh language! Ugh, I'm not going to destroy the little person I painstakingly created!" the little world's consciousness yelled. "How was I supposed to know you didn't like it! This is my first time creating a world, I don't know anything, please let me have my way! Now, I know you don't like it, I'll be more careful next time! Of course, there won't be a next time. Without you, I don't want to observe this world anymore, let it die on its own! I'm going to create a new little person, you can leave if you want, but I might arrest you both!"

This means...

Wei Jiangxue and Mi Rui'an exchanged a delighted glance, then bowed in unison to the ball of light: "Thank you!"

"As for your Omega identity, I will help you remove it. It was just a random setting anyway, I didn't expect it to cause you so much trouble. I really was just thinking randomly..." The voice of the small world consciousness sounded listless. "Wei Jiangxue's identity is unavoidable, it was added by the Transmigration Bureau. The one who tied the knot must untie it."

"And you, guest from another world, Wei Jiangxue." The ball of light turned to Wei Jiangxue. "Your mission skills are really terrible, but... they're kind of cute, so I turned a blind eye and let you pass. And your partner system, lol, I put in a good word for it, and it's probably just come out now, ready to find you. You two can say a proper goodbye, and then hurry up and get lost with Mi Rui'an, I'm going to create a new world."

As soon as she finished speaking, Wei Jiangxue's familiar electronic voice appeared in her mind: [Host! 233 is back!]

[System 233: Let's get down to business. The final mission report has been generated in advance, with an evaluation grade of B. According to the agreement you signed with the Transmigration Bureau, some rewards have already taken effect. Next, you will be sent back to your original world, and the protagonist Mi Rui'an will also be teleported. Would you like to redeem them immediately, or wait a while?]

Wei Jiangxue smiled and said, "Of course, it will be later. I want to say goodbye to you properly, and then accompany Mi Rui'an to meet her mothers."

The system paused, as if about to cry: [QwQ Although working with you resulted in my worst performance rating, I will never forget you! Raising you when you were blind was like raising a daughter, and now that you can see again... sigh, I don't know what to say. You must take good care of yourself from now on. I wish you happiness in your original world, with your grandmother, sister, and Mi Rui'an. Always be happy!]

"I hope you stay happy. I'm praying for you that you won't encounter another unreliable host like me next time, and that your career will soar to new heights!"

[System 233: Goodbye, Wei Jiangxue.]

"drop--"

After a very faint but distinct beep signaling the breaking of some connection, Wei Jiangxue felt herself completely severed from her bond with 233. Her task list and alerts, which had always accompanied her, fell silent.

An unprecedented feeling of ease, mixed with a sense of melancholy, welled up inside her. 233, this self-proclaimed "Gold Medal System," sometimes reliable, sometimes unreliable. But overall, Wei Jiangxue was very grateful to it, and grateful to the Transmigration Bureau.

"It's gone?" Mi Rui'an seemed to have sensed something and asked softly.

"Yes, it left me a button to take you away, and then it went back to work." Wei Jiangxue nodded, turned to look at the small world consciousness, "We're leaving now. You should be happy every day, and if you love your child very much, you can go and spend more time with her yourself."

“…I will try.” The little world seemed to awkwardly answer her. “Have a safe journey. Mothers of Mi Rui’an, I will help you move to your world, so don’t feel like this is the last time we’ll see each other. Remember, this song has no turning back. Everything in this world has nothing to do with you anymore.”

The starlight began to rotate, forming a slowly expanding vortex of warm white light in the center of the void. From the other end of the passage came the scent of roses.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you to see them.” Mi Rui’an stepped into the vortex first and reached out her hand to Wei Jiangxue.

After stepping into the vortex, Wei Jiangxue and Mi Rui'an arrived at the cemetery in Linyue City, where Mi Rui'an's two mothers are buried.

Knowing so many truths cast a shadow of unreality over reality. But when Mi Rui'an stood before the tombstone engraved with her mother's name, the heavy sorrow and longing she felt were utterly real, without a trace of falsehood.

The sunlight was bright, casting dappled patterns of light through the sparse foliage. Two girls sat before the tombstone.

“I can’t smell your pheromones anymore, and my Omega glands have disappeared too,” Wei Jiangxue said after observing Mi Rui’an for a while, parting her hair.

"It must have been the moment I stepped into the vortex that the consciousness of my little world cleared it away for me." Mi Rui'an said nonchalantly, "My mothers have been worried about my pheromones for a very long time. Now, the problem has been solved at its source. Everyone is happy."

Actually, although I might curse this world as fake, a lie, my mothers are incredibly complex. Your love for me is real. You tried your best to overcome your discomfort to approach me and embrace me. You cried in the middle of the night because you couldn't find a cure… It's the half-truths that are most heartbreaking. If I hadn't met Wei Jiangxue, perhaps I wouldn't have thought about leaving here. I would have wanted to stay with you for a lifetime, even if this is a fake world.

Thank you for giving me life and for the motherly love you gave me. Don't worry, I've found another path, a path that brings me happiness.

Mi Rui'an turned her head to look at Wei Jiangxue beside her. Sunlight fell on Wei Jiangxue's eyes, which had regained their clarity, reflecting a warm color.

The two held hands, and Mi Rui'an pulled her up. They bowed solemnly to the tombstone: "I will live well with her in the new world."

The wind rustled through the treetops, gently caressing their faces like a mother's tender blessing.

"let's go.