Chapter 51
The two-person unified communication channel is now open.
"Why?"
Wei Jiangxue felt Mi Rui'an turning her face, gently rubbing the tip of her nose, and then stepping back, as if he was looking at her greedily, unwilling to miss any detail.
"Because since you came, those soulless people have been revitalized. It's as if your arrival has brought everything to life, and I don't seem so lonely anymore."
Mi Rui'an suddenly laughed again: "So, can you tell me now why all these strange things happened? And what is your origin? You are actually from another world, aren't you?"
"What are you saying? I don't understand!" Wei Jiangxue was almost in a state of shock, but she was able to control herself and did not push Mi Rui'an away forcefully.
"But you made it perfectly clear during your vulnerable period, so don't lie to me now." Mi Rui'an wasn't going to let her off the hook.
Wei Jiangxue looked up helplessly. Sure enough, the last susceptible period had caused a mess.
Where's 233? Why isn't he back yet? How can Wei Jiangxue face this situation alone?
"You...you really want to know? But I can't tell you." The agreement signed with the Transmigration Bureau preserved Wei Jiangxue's bottom line.
She didn't panic during her vulnerable period because she discovered she hadn't been punished. This likely indicates she didn't reveal much important information; as for what constitutes important information…
Wei Jiangxue tentatively opened her mouth, only to find that her words about the system and the Transmigration Bureau were censored.
Mi Rui'an watched as Wei Jiangxue's mouth opened and closed, but she couldn't hear any sound. She immediately understood and stopped urging Wei Jiangxue: "So there will be restrictions? It's okay, I can guess it myself even if you don't say it."
Wei Jiangxue wholeheartedly agreed. After all, Mi Rui'an had managed to discover the strangeness of Bai Rong and "Mi Feng" all by herself, so what else couldn't this protagonist do?
“There are some things you know too much about, and that’s not good for you. Do you still want to find out the truth?” Wei Jiangxue couldn’t understand why Mi Rui’an liked to get to the bottom of things so much.
"Do you think you'd give up so easily when the truth is just a step away? Besides, what's wrong with knowing the truth? Maybe it just makes me unhappy, but for me, not being kept in the dark is a joyous thing." Mi Rui'an leaned closer, burying her face in Wei Jiangxue's neck. "I'm certain now, you're not from this world. It's amazing, how did you get here? This identity is probably strange too, isn't it? I checked your file before, and the information about you was all vague, not even a record of your blindness."
Mi Rui'an was absolutely right.
Wei Jiangxue froze, listening as she continued, "In online entertainment, some people like to read transmigration stories where the protagonist directly enters the body of a character with the same name in the book. Others are more unconventional, like possession. I guess your arrival has nothing to do with the latter, otherwise, given your personality, you'd be condemning yourself to death..."
It must be said that Mi Rui'an's past observations and conclusions were already quite comprehensive, and Wei Jiangxue's appearance and words only further solidified Mi Rui'an's own ideas.
Do the Transmigration Bureau, the System, and the consciousness of the Small World know about these things?
This matter is terrifying to think about, so Mi Rui'an grew up in a strange and awkward world. It's incredibly fortunate that she didn't go insane.
In particular, when Mi Rui'an said that the servants in the house would only repeat the same sentence in front of her, Wei Jiangxue felt her scalp tingle.
If she were living among this strange crowd, she would have gone insane by now.
A barrage of analyses poured down, making Wei Jiangxue's palms sweat: "Even if I didn't show up, you would still know the truth, right?"
“No, your appearance helped me a lot, and now, you are my only medium to communicate with other worlds and other voices. I can’t live without you. Looking back now, many things are not accidental. Why am I the only one who survived the disaster? It must be because my identity is very important. My story cannot stop there. This world needs me to live.” Mi Rui’an’s voice was lazy, but there was an invisible sense of pressure.
"So you want me to relay some messages for you?" Wei Jiangxue asked.
"Yes, I'm curious how you'll react. Your special nature must be related to the outside world, right? If they find out I've mutated, will you leave?"
Mi Rui'an's unusual calmness made Wei Jiangxue uneasy: "I..."
[System 233: Host! I'm back—it's confirmed that Bai Rong in this world has broken free of control. She's impersonating Mi Feng, outwardly complying while inwardly defying him, playing the villain while secretly trying to escape control. I knew this "Mi Feng" was strange!]
Wei Jiangxue, as if seeing a savior, quickly called out: "Mi Rui'an also has a problem! She's discovered this world is fake! The small world's consciousness didn't put any effort into constructing other people, which is why Mi Rui'an has been doubting their authenticity since childhood. Then she confirmed her suspicions through me and Bai Rong! She wants to communicate with the Transmigration Bureau through me. What should we do now? Listen to her, or report it to the Transmigration Bureau first?"
[System 233: Wait... you mean, Mi Rui'an?]
"Why did you suddenly stop talking? Are you communicating with someone? Where is it, in your head?" Mi Rui'an suddenly spoke, startling Wei Jiangxue.
The latter silently tilted her head, trying to get as far away from Mi Rui'an as possible. Just from her tone, Wei Jiangxue was afraid that Mi Rui'an might get interested and disassemble her head to study it.
[System 233: No! She really guessed it!]
"What else? Do you think I'm lying?" Wei Jiangxue was speechless: "[You need to figure out a solution quickly! This isn't my fault.]"
[System 233: Things have come to this...]
A strange feeling filled Wei Jiangxue's heart, and then she heard 233 shouting like a megaphone: "[Hey, I've created a shared channel for the three of us, it'll be much easier to communicate this way.]"
"So that's how it is... So, sometimes when you suddenly space out, are you actually talking to this voice?" Mi Rui'an sighed softly. Clearly, she had heard 233's words.
"I've always communicated with System 233 through telepathy, which makes it less likely to be exposed."
[System 233: Ahem! Quiet! We should get down to business! First, you, protagonist Mi Rui'an. I just learned about your situation from my host. Is your only request to report your awakened consciousness?]
“So I’m the main character after all.” Mi Rui’an chuckled. “Also, I never said you were supposed to report this news.”
[System 233: So what are you going to do?]
Wei Jiangxue nervously grasped Mi Rui'an's hand, hoping she wouldn't say anything rash. Generally, characters who have awakened self-awareness in film and television works have their memories erased and are then reused.
Mi Rui'an patted her hand, then said to 233, "It's simple. I need to know what I am and what you're here for. Since your system didn't forcibly suppress me, it means you don't have the corresponding authority, right? You're being controlled by something else. I guess my importance is far greater than yours? Besides, the time you spend communicating and discussing with me, either you're stalling for time, or you're racking your brains about how to bypass certain obstacles?"
233 fell silent. Wei Jiangxue immediately understood; this guess had hit 233's sore spot.
Their work reports would first be reviewed by the Small World Consciousness before they could be sent to the Book Transmigration Bureau. Although 233 didn't say it, Wei Jiangxue guessed that 233 probably didn't have a good relationship with the Small World Consciousness.
Because when they entered the dream world, the consciousness of the small world didn't notify 233; instead, it directly took over the control. More accurately, the consciousness of the small world didn't respect the system employees of the Transmigration Bureau. When the system and the host come to the small world, it's like working on someone else's turf, and they must abide by the requirements of the small world's consciousness.
As for Mi Rui'an... she's clearly the one most favored by the consciousness of the small world among the three. 233 If any information detrimental to the small world or Mi Rui'an is reported, she'll probably be stuck here without being able to call for help.
"233, see if there's anything you can say to her. We need to be adaptable; right now, the most important thing is to cooperate. The world is already full of problems; if the mission fails, we'll have an even worse time to explain ourselves. Let's cooperate and finish the mission sooner."
Wei Jiangxue had to step in to smooth things over; there were some things she couldn't tell Mi Rui'an, but 233 definitely could.
[System 233: ...Okay, that makes sense. We came to this world mainly to collect energy so that the protagonist of the story can follow a predetermined path. For example, you, your next task is to clear all obstacles, take down the villain Mi Feng, and reclaim the inherited property that was seized. Wei Jiangxue was originally here to play the role of your roommate; she will become cannon fodder for your future revenge. But...]
“But I fell in love with her. This is the first deviation in your understanding, isn’t it?” Mi Rui’an added.
“In fact, even earlier, 233 had already confirmed that Bai Rong was playing the role of ‘Mi Feng.’ I think this plan must have been in place before Mi Feng died. Both Mi Rui’an and Bai Rong have awakened their self-awareness, but only Bai Rong did the action that had the most impact on the plot.” Wei Jiangxue calculated the time and thought to herself that Bai Rong had planned this all along.
Why would she let her identity die along with Mi Feng's body?
Since it's a business marriage, and they're sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams, even if Bai Rong directly killed Mi Feng and took power for himself, probably no one would say anything openly. Why would Bai Rong continue to operate under Mi Feng's identity?
Wei Jiangxue suddenly thought of a possibility: Could it be that due to plot constraints, Mi Feng's position became vacant, so Bai Rong was forced to fill it?
She immediately shared this view with Mi Rui'an and 233, and received their agreement.
"This explains why she's always targeting me, and it gives her even more reason to hate me." Mi Rui'an suddenly understood many things.
[System 233: What a pity. I guess she originally wanted freedom, but ended up locking herself in another cage instead.]
"It doesn't matter if there's another person under the 'Mi Feng' shell. From beginning to end, all we've wanted is for the protagonist to achieve a perfect ending. So, shall we stick to the original plan?" Wei Jiangxue asked 233.
“Hey, don’t forget about me. You haven’t explained things clearly yet,” Mi Rui’an protested. “I’m the main character you’re supposed to escort and assist, so be nice to me.”
[System 233: I've been nice enough to you... In short, the host and I will help you. If you have any ideas on how to deal with 'Mi Feng,' just say so. I can simulate the process, obtain the fitting curve, and provide you with the optimal solution.]
"Hmm." Mi Rui'an sounded somewhat satisfied. "Be careful when reporting to your superiors, don't leak my information. As for Bai Rong, it doesn't matter, you can report her as soon as possible."
Wei Jiangxue gently tugged at the corner of her mouth; in a sense, this could be considered fratricide.
"Oh, and also, that small world consciousness."
Mi Rui'an called out to 233.
"Can you arrange for me to meet this thing?"
[System 233: See it? I can only relay the message; the specifics depend on its own wishes. It will contact you when it wants to see you.]
"Why do you want to deal with the consciousness of the small world?" Wei Jiangxue asked curiously.
Mi Rui'an said, "Nothing else, I just think... it's interesting. The system you're bound to, the Transmigration Bureau behind it, and the consciousness of this small world—their relationship is quite intriguing."
As for why it was interesting, Mi Rui'an didn't say anything more, and Wei Jiangxue didn't ask any further questions.
The system went to write a report, while Wei Jiangxue and Mi Rui'an lay together in a quiet atmosphere.
But after a while, Mi Rui'an spoke up again: "Neither 233 nor you explained what 'playing cannon fodder' means. Is the role you played next to me just cannon fodder? What was the original plot supposed to be the way you and I interacted?"
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