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Chapter 354 351 The Prisoner's Dilemma
[Defeat~]

When those two words appeared, Yan Huan's vision was once again pulled away from the perspective of Ye Shiyu holding her shoulders in the darkness, and returned to God's perspective.

Immediately, he watched as the image representing a bad ending continued to flow, and the same introductory text appeared beside it, identical to the previous one.

[While you're gripped by utter terror and driven to madness, in reality you're just slumped in a restaurant chair behind you, looking dazed and like a doll.]

Before your eyes, Ye Shiyu is still holding your hand, gazing straight at you.

"Xiao Huan, do you like me?"

【"dislike"】

Upon hearing your words, Ye Shiyu's expressionless face faltered slightly.

[Suddenly, the expressionless face turned icy cold, and even her eyes turned a terrifying deep purple once more.]

"It seems that Xiao Huan's truest thoughts aren't necessarily as pleasant as they seem. But at least Xiao Huan has told the truth now."

"It's okay, Xiao Huan. People's thoughts change. Sooner or later, Xiao Huan's true feelings will turn into liking me."

You no longer have the ability to lie; you have revealed your true thoughts to her.

[Including your feelings for her.]

"Xiao Huan seems to be responding to my hypnosis, why?"

This also includes everything you know about game editors.

【“.”】

As she listened to your detailed explanation of the cheat engine, and as you revealed that you had always known about her actions, Ye Shiyu's icy expression deepened, and an immense sense of oppression instantly enveloped her.

You can feel the modifiers on her body rapidly expanding with her desires.

[The next second, she took a long breath, and then tremblingly reached out her hand to you.]

"Xiao Huan, does anyone else know about this?"

You remain the same, answering the question of the truth.

【.】

【.】

That day, the person named "Yan Huan" suddenly vanished without a trace; no one knows where she went.

But the world is so big, the absence of one person is nothing. Perhaps loved ones will be heartbroken, but as time goes by, the world will eventually forget your existence.

But don't worry, Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs.

Soon, as downloads of Leaf AI reached their peak, scrolling displays of Leaf AI began to appear in the skies above even the poorest continents.

The world will forget the existence of every single person and return to silence.

【.】

【.】

[Defeat CG has been unlocked]

[Ending E: Overconfident]

Try to tell fewer lies, young man.

Especially when someone asks a question with the answer already given.

Especially when others can monitor your favorability rating at all times.

Especially in front of Ye Shiyu

【GAME OVER】

【Do you want to return to the save point? 】

"what!!"

The defeat CG scene suddenly shattered, and the image refocused in front of Yan Huan, making him feel as if he had returned from a suffocating hell.

Before his eyes, Ye Shiyu's icy hand was still resting on the back of his hand.

He returned to the moment when Ye Shiyu held his hand and asked him a question!
Yan Huan's eyes trembled slightly, and her body muscles tensed up considerably.

When his senses refocused, he realized that his body temperature had already turned ice-cold.

"Gu..."

no…

This is terrifying!
Honestly, when Ye Shiyu saw through Yan Huan's perfect facial expression management up close in the defeat cutscene, he really wanted to call the police.

Is it open yet?!

There's even a relationship system?!

Could it be that the esteemed Lady Ye Shiyu is actually the true heroine of this visual novel?!
And that's not even the scariest part...

The most terrifying thing is:
This is Yan Huan's last chance to trigger the defeat cutscene.

After this, if Ye Shiyu fragments don't drop...

The fate depicted in the CG might actually befall me!

I'm under so much pressure!
"..."

However, aside from the fear brought about by being there, Yan Huan couldn't help but feel puzzled when she recalled the details of what had just happened.

The final scene in the defeat CG was clearly a product of hypnosis, but…

Didn't he successfully brandish his sword while maintaining a perfectly composed expression?!
Logically, he should have always been resistant to the effects of the modifier, so why was he still hypnotized?
Could it be that he was actually hypnotized when he brandished his sword in the defeat cutscene?
The so-called "vibrating knife" was just a figment of my imagination when I was escaping from the hypnotic illusion.

"What's wrong, meow, Yan Huan?!"

At this moment, Miao Jiang's concerned voice rang out from the side, causing Yan Huan to be startled even more.

He turned his head to look at the chubby, green cat on his shoulder, and his eyes widened in surprise.

"Could it be that the defeat CG was triggered again, meow?!"

"Um"

"Meow?"

"Hmm? Wait a minute."

Yan Huan nodded subconsciously, but the next second she suddenly realized a blind spot.

Yan Huan quickly glanced at the time on his phone, and then he realized:
The defeat CG is triggered in an instant.

In other words, less than a second has passed in reality.

The problem is that even a slight movement lasting less than a second is enough for Meow-chan to notice and appear to inquire.
Why can't we see Nyan-chan in the defeat CG?
Moreover, upon closer reflection, Yan Huan doesn't seem to have seen Miao Jiang in any of the defeat CGs, as if it didn't exist.

To be honest, Yan Huan was actually quite curious to see what kind of regretful expression this useless fat cat would show when things turned out badly.

But it never happened.

Could it be that because Nyan-chan is a god, her image cannot be displayed in the defeat CG?

Both questions had possible answers, but neither seemed entirely certain, leaving Yan Huan undecided for a moment.

"Xiao Huan, I just want to know if you like me."
"It's between a man and a woman, not with my sister. Even just a little bit."

However, the next second, Ye Shiyu, unaware of the internal struggle within Yan Huan's mind, spoke softly, uttering the exact same words as in the defeat CG.

coming!

Yan Huan's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at Ye Shiyu, who was tilting her head and asking a question seriously, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Based on the hints in the defeat CG, Ye Shiyu is very likely to have a "X-ray vision cheat".

Therefore, she knew she was lying.

If she were to say she "likes" someone, she would hypnotize herself into believing she would experience a tragic ending.

That.
What if we tell the truth?
"."

Yan Huan's eyes trembled slightly as she looked at Ye Shiyu, who remained unchanged.

Now that he has no more chances to defeat CG, it's impossible for him to know her reaction after telling her the truth.

But instinct told Yan Huan that answering like that would only lead to being hypnotized and facing a bad ending.

this.
A choice between two options, either one is a death sentence?!
When faced with the choice of "life or death," Yan Huan silently looked up at Ye Shiyu.

Because they had spent a lot of time together, Yan Huan was actually able to understand some of the things she said in her eyes.

At this moment, Yan Huan's image was reflected in her eyes, with a faint trace of sadness.
Unease, sincerity?
It seems she really just wanted an answer, nothing more.

That look in her eyes is just like Ye Shiyu's before she turned her back on him in the defeat CG.
"Xiao Huan."

Yan Huan remained silent for a long time before Ye Shiyu spoke up again.

"what?"

"Xiao Huan, just tell me your true thoughts. It's okay."

She pursed her lips as she said this.

"."

Don't worry, Yan Huan has another plan!

Because of what happened with Sakuramiya, he never wanted to use this ability again.
The devil's mind-reading ability!!
He had previously received a reward that guaranteed all three to be true!

That should save my life, right?

"Jie Jie"

As Yan Huan looked directly into Ye Shiyu's eyes, a phantom, devilish laugh suddenly rang out.

Immediately, the demon leaned close to Yan Huan's ear, its voice beginning to distort and change.
Until, it became exactly the same voice as Ye Shiyu.

"Deception and Hypnosis"

"Sakuramiya Hitomi, Aruya, Anle"

"Bai Yi. Waste"

All three sentences were fragmented and unclear.

Not
You've been hypnotized too, you demon?!

The only somewhat useful part is probably the first sentence.
"If Xiao Huan continues to lie, then hypnotize him."

Yan Huan guessed what he meant by those words.

As Yan Huan uttered this question, the demon's voice beside her changed slightly, becoming Yan Huan's own voice.

"Perhaps due to the side effects of the mod, her inner thoughts were so quiet that they couldn't be heard at all."

"."

Upon hearing this, Yan Huan was speechless for a moment, but then she remembered the description of the demon's mind-reading ability.
The Devil's Mind-Reading Ability

Three times a week, look directly into the eyes of someone of the opposite sex and silently say their name three times. The devil will then listen to their thoughts and relay three of their most restless inner voices to you at that moment.

walk slowly.

The principle is very clear.

Not getting the answer she wanted, Yan Huan silently labeled the demon as "Boiling Mist," a label on par with Miao Jiang.

Thus, he could only rely on experience and intuition to make judgments.

Based on his impression of Ye Shiyu, he knew that choosing A ("lie and say you like her") or B ("tell the truth and say you don't like her") would both result in being hypnotized. Therefore, he had to take action to avoid a bad outcome.

but.
Yan Huan suddenly remembered the time he met Ye Shiyu when he went to the principal's office.

At that time, he also suspected that Ye Shiyu would hypnotize him starting from zero frames. But she didn't.
"."

After hesitating for a second, Yan Huan still didn't dare to gamble, or rather...
They couldn't believe Ye Shiyu.

The defeat CG still echoes in my ears.

If you've already sent it, there's no going back.

Thinking of this, Yan Huan once again put on the mask of a perfect expression.

His expression faltered slightly, and he murmured,
"Sister Shiyu, to be honest, I don't know either."

"do not know?"

"Hmm, I don't know if I see Sister Shiyu as an older sister, or as a woman, or both? Moreover, I not only don't know what I think, but I also feel that Sister Shiyu herself doesn't know what she thinks of me."

"me?"

"Well, Sister Shiyu, since we've come this far, I might as well be frank with you."

Yan Huan took a deep breath and nervously withdrew her hand from Ye Shiyu's.

He then looked at Ye Shiyu and continued,
"Sometimes, I can feel the charm of you as a woman that attracts me. But more often, what I sense from you is your love for your family."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shiyu was slightly taken aback.
"Family affection? But..."

"Hmm. Sister Shiyu, do you remember when Aunt Ye first brought me home? At that time, you were worried that I would take Aunt Ye away, so you treated me coldly."

"I'm very sorry about this, Xiao Huan. But I've changed my ways and won't do it again."

However, Yan Huan shook her head.
"I don't mean to blame Sister Shiyu. But perhaps you haven't truly reformed, at least not to others."

".What's the meaning?"

"Sister Shiyu, haven't you noticed that your feelings for me now are the same as your feelings for Aunt Ye before?"

"."

Yan Huan smiled helplessly, interlacing her fingers.

"Although I've never told Sister Shiyu this before, I can actually sense it:"

"Sister Shiyu, you treat all my friends, regardless of whether they are of the opposite or same sex, with indifference."
"Isn't it just like how you were afraid I would take Aunt Ye away, that you were afraid they would take me away too?"
"Perhaps you and Aunt Ye are mother and daughter, and no one can replace your relationship, so Aunt Ye can accept it."

"But between lovers, I feel that this is not right."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shiyu's eyes narrowed slightly, but Yan Huan suddenly lowered her head and gently took Ye Shiyu's hand.

Only after feeling Yan Huan's body temperature did the change in her eyes gradually diminish.

"I don't"

"Then why did Sister Shiyu transfer all the men in the department?"

"."

Ye Shiyu was speechless for a moment, but Yan Huan smiled helplessly.
"Sister Xiaoting was transferred right in front of me. Does Sister Shiyu think I can't guess that it was you who did it?"

"."

Ye Shiyu remained silent, but Yan Huan showed no sign of blaming her. Then, she heard Yan Huan continue...
"But, Sister Shiyu, whether you believe it or not, whether it was when you gave me flowers or when we went to the comic book store together..."
"At that time, I was truly attracted to you."

"However, every time my heart flutters, I am reminded of your attitude towards your family, which cools my heart down again."
"Especially when I compare my feelings to those of other men, I feel increasingly lost."
"Sister Shiyu, is your feeling for me really just that of a man, and not like family, or something like possession?"

The question was thrown back at them.

Upon hearing this, Ye Shiyu's lips parted slightly.

Yan Huan could even feel that the hand she was holding had tightened a little.
"No, Xiao Huan."

However, before she could finish speaking, Yan Huan also tightened her grip on her hand, then looked into her eyes.
"I believe in Sister Shiyu."
"And what about you? Do you believe the feelings I'm describing?"

"Everything I said is true. I really did have those feelings for Sister Shiyu, but I just felt confused."
"Sometimes you might be incredibly excited one second, and then suddenly feel discouraged by this confusion the next."
"So, Sister Shiyu, can you give me some time? Like you said, let me think about it some more."

Seeing Yan Huan's flawless expression, Ye Shiyu pursed her lips and suddenly fell silent.

Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at the phone she was holding in her other hand under the table.

[Yan Huan's level of attraction towards you is: 1%]

You can claim the reward only when this value reaches 50%.

When Ye Shiyu saw the value that remained unchanged, she pursed her lips.

As she hesitated, she felt Yan Huan tighten her grip on her hand.
"Sister Shiyu, don't you believe me?"

"."

Looking at the somewhat sad look in the eyes of the boy in front of her, Ye Shiyu's breath hitched slightly.

"click"

A faint, shattering sound suddenly appeared.

"Fragments, meow! It's the sound of fragments, meow!! Keep it up, Yan Huan! She might drop a fragment, meow!!"

"."

Ignoring the meow-chan's voice on her shoulder, Yan Huan simply kept looking at Ye Shiyu and didn't say anything more.

Meeting his gaze, Ye Shiyu suddenly felt ashamed.

Come to think of it, the reason I suddenly asked Xiao Huan that question was because I felt uneasy and wanted to find out his true thoughts, and I didn't want him to continue lying to me.

Now that I clearly have the answer, why should I doubt it?

I should trust Xiao Huan.

Otherwise, you shouldn't ask.

According to the original plan, we should not expose Xiao Huan's lie, but instead slowly urge him to change his ways in private using the leaves.
"Xiao Huan, I... I believe in you. I'll wait for you."

After Ye Shiyu spoke, Xiao Huan finally showed a happy expression.

"That's great, Sister Shiyu!"

And so, lunch, which didn't involve any idols, was successfully completed.

Ye Shiyu didn't mention her suspicions about Xiao Huan again, nor did she trust the "heartbeat value" displayed on her phone by Ye Zi AI.

She stopped using hypnosis and continued to work hard to reform herself, fully revealing her "opposite-sex" side, so that Yan Huan could think things through:
She viewed Xiao Huan as a member of the opposite sex, not as a family member who owned her.

Aside from that, she just waited patiently.

When summer vacation ended and they returned to school, Xiao Huan still had no answer.

After graduating from school, they either went on to further their studies or entered the workforce, but Xiao Huan still had no answer.

Until one day, Ye Shiyu learned from her classmates that Xiao Huan was going to secretly hold a wedding:
"What, Ye, you didn't know that President Yan is going to have a wedding?"

"...and...and whom? Me?"

Ye Shiyu asked this question with suspicion, still thinking that it might be a "marriage proposal ceremony" secretly prepared by Xiao Huan.

However, as soon as he said this, the students who heard it almost couldn't help but laugh.
"puff"

"Sorry, Ye-senpai. But... um, it was with Vice President Sakuramiya."

what?
Sakura Palace?

Ye Shiyu was incredulous and immediately went to find her mother, feeling utterly distraught.

However, it seemed that her mother had known about this all along, but had never told her.
"Shiyu, I've said before that I'd agree to this as long as Xiaohuan is willing and you don't force her. But it's obvious that even though you're not forcing her, Xiaohuan isn't willing. So, I'm sorry, Shiyu."

Are you kidding me?
why?
Why lie to yourself?
Ye Shiyu's eyes widened, and she suddenly felt that she had been deceived.

He rushed to Xiao Huan's house and knocked on the door to look for him.

"Bang bang bang!!"

"Xiao Huan, open the door!!"

"Xiao Huan!!"

After knocking on the door for a long time, Xiao Huan finally came out, somewhat annoyed.

Upon seeing that it was himself, he was slightly taken aback, then lowered his eyes.
"Tong is pregnant, she just fell asleep. Shiyu, please keep your voice down."

"."

Ye Shiyu stared wide-eyed at Yan Huan, who was now a husband.

She grabbed Yan Huan by the collar and immediately questioned her.
"Xiao Huan, didn't you say that if you had feelings for me, you'd need to think about it? Why did you suddenly marry Sakura Miyako?!"

Annoyed by her nagging, Yan Huan gritted her teeth, then shoved her away and cursed angrily.
"I was lying to you! Okay?! I've never had any feelings for you, are you satisfied now?!"

Ye Shiyu did not resist, but just sat down on the ground in a daze, looking at Yan Huan who was gritting her teeth and looking disgusted.

"."

But a second later, Yan Huan looked at Ye Shiyu sitting beneath her and suddenly paused for a moment.

He swallowed hard, squatted down, and said softly,
"Well, that's not entirely true, Sister Shiyu. Actually, I still have desires for you."

"desire?"

Ye Shiyu didn't understand what Yan Huan meant, but Yan Huan gently reached out and tugged at her collar, which had been torn open during the struggle.

Below that were Ye Shiyu's fair collarbones.

Then, Yan Huan placed her hand on Ye Shiyu's thigh.

"Um, Sister Shiyu, if you'd like, I can come find you later."
"Perfect timing. Sakura-miya is pregnant and her health isn't good, and Anle has been getting a bit tired of playing with her lately."
"Isn't it good that we can stay together secretly like this?"

"What do you think, Sister Shiyu?"

[Defeat~]

【.】

[Defeat CG has been unlocked]

[Ending B: Lover]

The price of trusting others is always heavy; only certainty brings true security.

In fact, he never even looked at you properly from beginning to end.

Of course, you might be considered as a backup option when you have pent-up desires and nowhere else to vent them.

【GAME OVER】

【Do you want to return to the save point? 】

The next second, as Ye Shiyu's gaze gradually focused, the illusory sound of falling fragments on her body abruptly ceased.

"Meow?"

Seeing this, Miao Jiang was slightly taken aback, but Yan Huan did not reveal any flaws.

"Xiao Huan."

Immediately afterwards, Ye Shiyu, whose back was soaked with cold sweat, suddenly spoke in such a soft voice.

"Ok?"

Yan Huan blinked and looked up at Ye Shiyu in front of her.

However, what met her eyes was a deep purple, a look of unwavering urge for confirmation.
It's hypnosis!!

The moment she looked up, Yan Huan's eyes narrowed slightly.

"clang!!!"

But the next second, as if expected, the illusory metallic clang rang in Yan Huan's ears.
He, equally on high alert, had prepared to draw his sword.

(End of this chapter)