Chapter 89 Chapter 89 The Sixth Wish
"He agrees!" System 05 said loudly.
"You can't make decisions for him." said the main system.
System 05 turned to Chen Mu and said, "I know you're worried about your memories, but I have your memory archive here. I can give it to you later."
Unexpectedly, Chen Mu still shook his head: "Until you choose to give me your memories, I won't even remember your existence. This is very risky for me."
System 05 asked in disbelief, "Why?"
Chen Mu simply stared at him in deep thought. If System 05 had deliberately deleted his presence, this would be a good opportunity to get rid of him. After several worlds, he believed System 05 would save him, but he didn't dare to believe it would give up this opportunity.
Once Chen Mu also becomes a system and retains his previous memories, System 05 will never be able to get rid of him.
So, what's the difference between handing over memories to the amnesiac system Chen Mu and actively agreeing to be with him forever?
Chen Mu couldn't be that optimistic.
System 05 didn't react at first, but after spending so much time together, he quickly guessed Chen Mu's thoughts. He stared at Chen Mu in astonishment, anger, grievance, bewilderment, shock, and a cascade of emotions flooding his mind. He had never considered deleting any part of himself. Honestly, if System 05's existence were erased, what would remain of Chen Mu's memories? Then, a sudden realization struck System 05. He stared at Chen Mu, thinking, "So this is actually possible! There are many ways to manipulate memories, even more ingenious than Chen Mu could imagine."
He looked at Chen Mu, who had an expressionless face, and for a moment he laughed out of anger: "I'm trying to find a way to save you, and you're worrying about this?"
Chen Mu looked a little aggrieved.
"Promise it." System 05 raised its chin slightly and issued an ultimatum: "Or I will be captured and eliminated by the main system. When I return to see the Twin Lotuses, I will tell them this tragic news. And every hundred years, we will commemorate you together."
Chen Mu's expression changed slightly.
What System 05 meant by this...
System 05 looked away and said lightly, "Okay, I don't want to forget you, and I don't want you to forget me either."
"I..." Chen Mu was about to answer when the main system suddenly spoke: "An unstable factor like you can't become a system just because you want to. So before that, you need to complete a test."
"What test?" System 05 asked first. He had never heard that anyone needed to be tested before being transformed into a system.
The main system said calmly, "This is a test he must complete."
Chen Mu said, "I accept the test."
Main System: "System 05, please leave. This test will be completed by him alone."
System 05 was still filled with doubts, but he actually trusted the main system quite a bit, so he lowered his head and prepared to leave. After taking a few steps back, he turned back, grabbed Chen Mu's arms, pecked him lightly on the lips, and whispered, "I'll wait for you to come back."
Chen Mu was startled. System 05 had disappeared from his sight and teleported away.
He touched the place where he was kissed in disbelief, and a tingling and warm feeling spread out. He was filled with incredible ecstasy and confusion, and wanted to chase after her immediately to find out what was going on.
The main system's voice came faintly: "I don't recommend doing this in front of the main system."
Chen Mu came back to his senses and asked, "How do I complete the test?"
The main system answered the question irrelevantly: "Many people and systems misunderstand me, thinking that I prefer people who follow the rules rather than those who are capable."
Chen Mu discovered that the way it spoke was subtly different from before, although the tone and timbre did not change at all.
Chen Mu answered cautiously: "Isn't it?"
"I like people who are both capable and abide by the rules, like System 05," the Main System said. "So, I don't want to lose him."
Chen Mu was stunned.
The main system's voice even had a hint of amusement in it: "This test will cost one million points, which will be deducted from your account later. You should have some understanding of points, so you must complete the test and fulfill his wish."
Chen Mu couldn't understand the logic behind this sentence. Then, he saw fluctuations on all the screens. The unclear images were scrolling rapidly, as if time was flowing backwards. The next second, he lost consciousness.
"Test begins." These were the last words he heard. "Target: World number S01."
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He first felt a strong suction pulling him straight down, which brought a feeling similar to falling rapidly. The more he fell, the more he gradually understood the source of this suction, which was a strong desire.
Because of System 05, he was familiar with the workflow of the wish system and quickly understood that this was the process of binding the wish system. It turned out that this was the process from the system's perspective, and he had no other choice.
When deciding on the host, Chen Mu thought again that he must fulfill the host's wish, no matter what that wish was or how difficult it was to accomplish, he believed that he could do it.
Then he fell into the host's body and saw his own host.
A young man with the face he is most familiar with.
He had seen this face countless times, remembering every outline, every detail, and every curve of expression. The owner of this face changed his destiny, built his life, and just now gave him a kiss that caught him off guard.
In a state of immense shock, Chen Mu instinctively began to observe his surroundings. Although he was inside the boy's body, his perspective was infinitely elevated, allowing him to survey the entire room, taking in every detail. It was a room of approximately five square meters, with a single bed covered in blue and white sheets. Several large machines stood at the head of the bed, displaying red lines and various data. The room was immaculately clean, practically spotless, with pristine white walls, a white ceiling, and a pristine white hospital gown. The only color was a potted plant by the bed.
This is a hospital ward.
The young man was sitting on the bed, a book on his knees. His hair was black, and even though he had been ill for a long time, it was still very smooth and neat. Because of Chen Mu's arrival, he sensed something strange and looked around in confusion, blinking his golden eyes.
His eyes are golden.
So this is him before he became System 05.
"Hello, host." Chen Mu imitated System 05's previous lines and said in the softest tone of his life: "I am your wish system."
He hoped not to scare the boy.
"Wish system?" The boy blinked again.
Chen Mu said very gently: "I can fulfill one of your wishes."
What kind of wishes would he have?
The boy smiled and lowered his head to turn a page of the book. It was not any profound book, just a fantasy novel.
"Wish, okay." The boy looked out the window. The golden sunlight embraced his body, and his pupils seemed even more transparent. "Please accompany me through this last period of time."
Chen Mu has regained the memories of a young boy. He has no parents and has suffered from an incurable, terminal illness since birth, which has caused his eye color to change. He has been hospitalized for treatment, and aside from doctors, nurses, and government officials, he has had no contact with the public. He relies on expensive hospital equipment to maintain his life, but this only slows the progression of his illness, so he awaits death.
He has no name, only a number. His missing parents did not give him a name. The government paid for his treatment, and the hospital only gave him a number, which was displayed on the electronic bracelet: 05.
"The average life expectancy for this disease is sixteen." 05 said, "I think my time is almost up."
05's day was simple. He woke up in the morning, took his medicine, had an injection, had a routine checkup, and then read for a while. Lunch was the standard hospital meal, and after lunch he could go out for a walk. The hospital had a nice view, with lush greenery, even some expensive and rare species. Back in the ward, he took his medicine again, had his checkup, watched the news, or played some non-exerting games. Dinner was also healthy and bland. Then he lay in bed, waiting to fall asleep.
"Look, that's a Yin Yang orchid. It glows at night." 05 pointed to the plants casually planted in the green belt outside and said, "It's a rare variety. The nurse said one is worth tens of thousands. It's really beautiful."
But no matter how good it was, he had been watching it for sixteen years.
He was the only one in the ward. Sitting by the window, he felt isolated from the world. Sometimes he would wonder, "Why was I born into this world? Am I really alive, or is this just an illusion? If not here, then where am I?"
Chen Mu was another part of this illusion. He accompanied 05 in the mornings, taking medication, getting injections, and undergoing tests. He carefully observed his reactions to the medication, comforted him after the injections, and waited for the test results, which he never cared about, comparing them word for word with the previous test results. He evaluated every lunch he ate, describing to him the recipes and ingredients of foods he had never heard of. When they were strolling outside, he asked him the name of every plant, reminded him of weather changes and whether to add or remove clothes. He discussed the news with him and played games with him. They tried different rules with the black and white pieces on the black and white chessboard, and every time, 05 won.
"What a nice day today! It's a little warmer than yesterday."
"Eat more breakfast."
"Today's examination results are good."
"I just saw a cat run by. Did you see it? It was orange."
"Good night. See you tomorrow."
He stayed with 05 like this until one day, he asked, "Don't you want to change your wish? ... For example, to cure this disease."
05 was playing chess with him and smiled when he heard this. He took out his white piece and placed it on the board, then reached out to touch a black piece. An electronic bracelet was tied to his thin wrist, monitoring his vital signs at all times. "Can you do this?"
He regarded Chen Mu as an illusion, or rather, a beautiful wish within an illusion.
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