"System… what do you mean by saying that she's thinking about killing me?"
Wang Fei was stunned by the message in front of him.
So much so that Kelsey, who was sitting across from him, began to notice.
"There's no need to worry, Mr. Chen. This is just a general psychological question. I have no intention of actually harming you."
(Warning: Target's desire to kill the host has increased by 10%. Total is now 60%.)
"W-What? It increased again?! Just because I showed a surprised face?!"
Seeing that his usual tricks weren't working, Wang Fei decided to rely on a skill he'd honed since childhood: playing dumb. He quickly adjusted his face back into a friendly smile and let out an awkward laugh.
"O-Oh! So that's what it was! Haha… for a second I thought you really wanted to kill me, Doctor Kelsey."
"…"
Dr. Kelsey didn't say anything. She simply stared at him with an unwavering gaze, emotionless like a puppet. This only made Wang Fei even more uncomfortable—though not as much as seeing the next message pop up:
(Warning: Target's desire to kill the host has increased by 10%. Total is now 70%.)
"System, help me!" Wang Fei cried internally as his tactic failed again.
(Apologies, Host, but the system can only offer advice. It's best if you respond to her sincerely and avoid lying. The target has a great deal of experience and expertise. She will see through any suspicious behavior immediately.)
"Sincerely! Got it! If sincerity is what it takes…"
With the system's advice in mind, Wang Fei collected himself, took a deep breath, and answered confidently.
"Then I'll answer. To your first question… I believe every life is beautiful. Not everyone is born equal—some live in comfort and wealth, while others face hardship and poverty. But even so, I think every life has a reason for existing. No matter how unfair fate may seem, it doesn't mean people can't dream of a better life. Everyone has the right to dream—whether those dreams are big or small. True, not everyone succeeds in achieving what they want, but the time they spend striving for it… that's the most beautiful part of their life."
"As for death, I believe it's something that will happen to everyone. Sooner or later, it's inevitable—and that's what gives life its meaning."
"So in your view, all human lives must end when the time comes…" Kelsey murmured.
"Exactly!"
"…"
Kelsey's grip on her knife tightened, but eventually she let out a deep sigh and set it down. Then she picked up a pen and began writing something in her notepad.
(Warning: Target's desire to kill the host has increased by 10%. Total is now 80%.)
"…"
"Hey! System! That's not what we agreed on!"
Wang Fei tried his best to hide his expression, but internally, he was cursing his "advisor" for making the situation worse.
(It's not the system's fault. The host was overly sincere and ended up hitting a sore spot for the target.)
"Sore spot? When did I hit a sore spot?!" Wang Fei was completely clueless about what he might have said wrong.
"Now for the second question, Mr. Chen… If you knew you were going to die today, what would be the last thing you'd want to do?" Kelsey asked, staring straight at him.
"Shit… She's talking like I really am going to die today! System! If I use my 'Reincarnation Memory' ability now, can I escape from here?"
(The system advises against it. If you use 'Reincarnation Memory' now, the target will never trust you again.
Dr. Kelsey is critical for future special conditions. Losing her trust would drastically hinder your ability to grow stronger.)
"So you're saying my life is less important than gaining power?!"
Wang Fei grumbled in frustration. Sure, Kelsey was beautiful, and dying at her hands wouldn't be the worst way to go… but still, he wanted to live longer. At the very least, he wanted to achieve his dreams—and see his sister in a wedding dress!
(Given the critical situation, the system will use all its remaining energy to assist. However, due to limited power, all it can do is scan and show you the target's data. Do you want it?)
"Anything! Just do it, quick!"
The room's temperature seemed to drop further as panic set in. Wang Fei had no time to think.
(Beginning scan…)
Suddenly, a stream of information appeared before him:
Name: AMA-??? (ERROR) — Current Alias: Kal'tsit
Gender: Female
Race: Feline,Bio---??????(ERROR)
Age: Over 10,000 years (ERROR) (Immortal) (Cursed)
Likes: Amiya, Theresa, Rhodes Island, Mon3tr,????(ERROR)
Dislikes: Blue color, hooded people, curses, anything harmful to Rhodes Island, herself, Originium,????(ERROR)
Description:
A woman who has lived for so long she has forgotten her origins. She has witnessed every form of cruelty on Terra and is determined to change it—no matter the cost, even if it means killing someone she holds dear.
Though she may seem cold and emotionless, she cherishes the lives of those close to her more than anything. Those who died for her, those she saved—they all remain in her memory.
She once thought that the longer she lived, the stronger her heart would become… but deep down, she knew it wasn't true. The longer she lives, the more fragile and vulnerable she becomes.
Perhaps… even now, she's still waiting. Waiting for someone like her to finally set her free from this lonely existence. But such a person has never come—and may never come.
"Ten thousand years? Immortal? Cursed? System… are you sure you didn't mess up the scan?"
Wang Fei stared in disbelief at the data. He asked again, needing confirmation.
But after several seconds, the system didn't respond.
"Don't tell me…"
He suddenly remembered—the system had said it would use all its energy to help him.
His advisor… was gone.
"Mr. Chen, do you have any questions about what I asked you?"
Kelsey, noticing his long silence, finally spoke. Her voice was curious, but her expression was entirely unreadable.
(Warning: Target's desire to kill the host has increased by 5%. Total is now 85%.)
"Dammit, system! You're out of energy but your warnings still work just fine?!"
Trying not to let panic show, Wang Fei forced a smile.
"Well… I think the question is a little embarrassing. Can I change it?"
Kelsey set her notepad down and replied:
"I'm your psychiatrist, Mr. Chen. That means the right to speak is all yours—but I'm the one asking. You can choose not to answer, but that will make it difficult for us to assess your mental state. Worse, it might mean we can't trust you to take part in Rhodes Island missions. Mental instability can endanger the team. I hope you understand."
"I understand… let's just pretend I never asked that."
Unable to dodge the question, Wang Fei racked his brain for a suitable answer. Then a crazy idea hit him.
"It's risky… but it might work!"
Clearing his throat, Wang Fei made a serious face and looked straight into Kelsey's eyes.
"Dr. Kelsey… you do know I'm a guy, right?"
"So, if I knew I was going to die today, the one thing I'd want to do… is what every guy dreams of doing with the opposite sex!"
"…"
"…"
The room went dead silent. Only the hum of the air conditioner remained.
"…I see."
Kelsey narrowed her eyes. For some reason, her gaze toward him was filled with pity and contempt.
"So what you want to do before dying… is have sex with a woman."
She picked up her pen and started writing.
"Wait, wait! That's not what I meant!" Wang Fei shot up instantly.
He wanted to explain himself so badly—why did she have to misunderstand him like that?!
"Or are you saying you mean a man? If so, my apologies. I'll fix that immediately."
Kelsey replied calmly, crossing something out and preparing to write again.
Wang Fei lunged forward and grabbed her wrist.
"I meant get a girlfriend! G-I-R-L-F-R-I-E-N-D!"
Kelsey frowned slightly.
"…That's what you want to do before dying? Something so minor?"
"You don't understand, Doctor! I've been a single dragon for 21 years! My overly strict sister scared off anyone who ever tried to get close! I swore to myself I wouldn't get a girlfriend until I made her happy first. But if I knew I was going to die today… I'd want to get a girlfriend like everyone else. I'd take her on a date!"
Even Kelsey didn't know how to respond to the sincerity and intensity of his answer. She stayed quiet, then pulled her wrist free and picked up the knife.
"Then, the next question: What would you do if I used this knife to kill you?"
Instead of answering, Wang Fei responded with a question of his own:
"Dr. Kelsey… then let me ask you—would you be my girlfriend?"
"…Huh?"Kelsey's eye twitched. She let out a sound completely uncharacteristic of her usual calm demeanor.
But it didn't take long for her to compose herself again, and she tried to speak to him seriously.
"Mr. Chen, please stop joking—"
"Doctor Kal'tsit, you've misunderstood! I'm always serious!"
Wang Fei leaned in closer, causing Kal'tsit—who hadn't finished speaking—to recoil, her chair creaking loudly as she leaned back.
"Because if I could date Doctor Kal'tsit, and we could go on a date together, then I could die without regrets! So my answer is: You can kill me right now if you agree to be my girlfriend and go out with me!!"
Kal'tsit's eyes quivered slightly. Seeing an opportunity, Wang Fei continued to press her.
"What's your answer, Doctor Kal'tsit?"
"…" For the first time, Doctor Kal'tsit looked truly stunned.
But suddenly, her expression shifted to one of irritation.
"This Q&A session is over… I'll send you the report later."
"Mon3tr, escort the guest!"
Suddenly, a creature made of glossy, dark green-black stone rose from behind her. In a flash, it grabbed Wang Fei by the collar and dragged him out of the room in seconds—before the door shut firmly behind him.
Still dazed, Wang Fei realized he was now crouched just outside Kal'tsit's office…
'So… I survived, right?'
Instead of an answer, a system message appeared:
(Target's intent to kill host has decreased to 20%)
(Congratulations, Host has successfully survived the dangerous question)
'Holy sh*t… I actually survived.'
He never expected that being shameless and bluntly revealing his desires would actually work.
He couldn't help but think—maybe Doctor Kal'tsit just doesn't know how to deal with people like him…
Meanwhile, inside Kal'tsit's office…
After dragging Wang Fei out, she looked at Mon3tr, who now stood silently before her.
"Did you feel anything from him…?" Kal'tsit asked.
A growl came from Mon3tr's throat as its body shifted uneasily, like a restless child.
"…No need to be afraid. He's not a danger yet."
Kal'tsit, who was mentally linked with Mon3tr, could understand everything it tried to say.
She knew the creature feared the man who bore the face of its creator—feared him as much as it had once respected him… but at the same time, it also wanted to kill him, mirroring the hatred she once held toward that man.
"PRTS, archive all audio recordings from this room into my private database."
As soon as she finished speaking, the voice of Rhodes Island's AI, PRTS, responded.
"Recording saved successfully."
"Please specify additional data. Doctor Kal'tsit, would you like to include love confessions from Doctor **** (censored) in the archive? Total from previous sessions: 227 verbal confessions and 2,131 love letters."
"…Who gave such a ridiculous command?"
Kal'tsit's eye twitched violently upon discovering this absurd data entry in her database.
But she really shouldn't have asked—because if she had just taken a second longer, she could've guessed the answer.
"It was Lady Theresa and Doctor Warfarin who issued the command."
"…"
---------
MyPatreon : patreon.com/TrueAngel?
Now : (ZAW)System Acting Zhongli in arknights World? (Now Chapter 52)
Now : (INSL) I Never thought simulating life could screw me up this badly!! (Now Chapter 45)
--------
Coming soon : Texas Character Relationship Content (4 Chapter)
Coming soon : Exusia Character Relationship Content (4 Chapter)
Coming soon : Lapland Character Relationship Content (4 Chapter)