SVRP Chapter 2

The way of heaven is fair, and heaven spares no one. This classic line suddenly appeared in Qin Dongwan’s drowsy mind as she was transported.

From the beginning of reading this novel, she didn’t like the female lead much. She even mocked the female lead for immediately getting the “increased difficulty version.” Now, she found herself in the same situation.

The game’s mechanism is quite friendly to beginners; at least after passing the beginner levels, three to five people can form a fixed team and tackle the challenges together.

The original character in the novel was a manipulative person who, upon meeting Ji Yun in the first level and seeing her easygoing nature, bound herself tightly to the female lead for the first few levels. So, even if she later didn’t want to team up with the female lead, she would have to share this “good luck” from the start.

Her thoughts were abruptly interrupted. Qin Dongwan suddenly appeared in mid-air and was mercilessly thrown down. Before she could scream, she landed in something soft.

Soft…and it seemed to carry a faint fragrance, possibly from a Chanel perfume. As a perfume enthusiast, she recognized the scent and confirmed her thought after sniffing again.

“Um…”

Before she could enjoy this pleasant scent any longer, she felt a sharp pain in her neck, and a sense of suffocation quickly spread. She opened her eyes suddenly, meeting a pair of cold eyes. The eyes were like wine dipped in ice, exuding a forbidding aura.

The delicate hand around her neck tightened, and the invitation from the Grim Reaper flickered in the darkness. Qin Dongwan’s mind went blank, but she managed to maintain her composure.

She quickly scanned the girl’s face, barely having time to register that the situation had deviated from what she remembered. She hurriedly forced a slightly awkward, flattering smile.

“Beginner Qin Dongwan, Miss Luo Shu, please take care of me.”

She felt the grip loosen and took a deep breath, sitting in shock with her hands nervously placed behind her back under the girl’s scrutinizing gaze.

The girl’s eyes, set on a cat-like face, were a beautiful shade of purple, cold and inquisitive. Her delicate features were accentuated by her snow-white complexion, made even more striking by the dark little devil earrings on her earlobes. Her long hair, a deep purple-red, was tied into twin tails. Despite her petite frame, she exuded an astonishing power, which seemed at odds with her luxurious dress.

Qin Dongwan glanced up again. The intricate lace hem of the skirt cinched tightly at the waist, drawing attention to the vibrant rose pinned on her chest.

However, no rose could compare to the beauty of the girl in front of her, who seemed like a fully bloomed poppy—dangerously alluring. She suddenly remembered the girl’s tragic end and the devoted male lead’s heartbreak, feeling a pang of sympathy amidst her fear.

In such a melodramatic novel, supporting characters not favored by the main plot, rarely have good endings. No matter how powerful Luo Shu was, she would still experience the despair and fear of her destined fall.

After being enveloped in Qin Dongwan’s emotional gaze for a while, Luo Shu awkwardly broke the silence, her cold voice carrying a hint of annoyance: “I didn’t expect to meet someone who knows me in the beginner’s level. But… you disturbed my sleep.”

Qin Dongwan had landed on a bed, directly on top of Luo Shu. Fortunately, she wasn’t very heavy and hadn’t fallen from a great height, or else she would have been in big trouble.

She maintained a smile while thinking of a way to respond. But before she could speak, she noticed the beauty’s gaze shifting past her, becoming noticeably fiercer, a sign of her waning patience.

Luo Shu pushed Qin Dongwan aside and got out of bed. The sound of her high heels echoed in the luxurious, European-style room.

At the same time, the seemingly sturdy door was suddenly pushed open, revealing a tall, expressionless man in military uniform. He stood like a statue, staring straight ahead.

“Please pack your belongings and follow me to your accommodation. I will take you there in ten minutes.”

His voice was emotionless, merely stating a fact. Seeing Luo Shu’s lack of response, he repeated himself, but was cut off midway by a loud noise.

Luo Shu had kicked the door shut, ignoring the NPC outside as if he were insignificant.

True to the nature of a villain, Qin Dongwan was stunned.

Ten minutes later, Qin Dongwan finally explained to Luo Shu how she knew her name from the beginner’s level, while also placating the irritable girl.

The two walked side by side on a suspension bridge leading to a castle. The roses climbed up the vines, and beneath them was a dark abyss. The night wind sent a chill through the air.

Qin Dongwan kept glancing back at the small house they had come from, now shrouded in the mist of the night, like the shadow of death spreading.

This dungeon was called “Nursery Rhyme Requiem.” The luxurious villa where they stayed felt like a fairy tale. Each player had a role card with a story, and they had to avoid their nemesis based on it. It sounded simple but was actually quite complex.

One person would turn into a ghost, and the group had to find the anomaly to clear the level. Though not exceedingly difficult, the enhanced beginner’s dungeon was far from easy.

Across from the small house was a castle, hidden in a creepy forest. The bare branches looked like skeletal hands reaching toward the sky.

A pale crescent moon hung overhead, casting a faint silver glow on the resting ravens, which appeared like stiff corpses, occasionally letting out hoarse cries.

For the faint-hearted, this long journey was a nightmare.

Panicked, Qin Dongwan reached for Luo Shu’s hand. Among the group, Luo Shu, the ruthless beauty, was her only hope for support. Despite how Luo Shu had treated her, she hadn’t done anything overly harsh, making her a potential ally.

Moreover…

The ravens suddenly raised their heads, emitting ear-piercing screeches. Following their lead, a chorus of cries filled the forest, like a song from the underworld.

Qin Dongwan’s skin prickled, and she instinctively grabbed Luo Shu’s slender wrist. Luo Shu wanted to pull away but hesitated upon seeing the panic in Qin Dongwan’s eyes, letting her hold on.

Seeing Qin Dongwan’s pale face, Luo Shu dismissed it as a momentary lapse of kindness. She lowered her head, the little devil earrings brushing her snowy skin, almost mockingly.

…

Ten minutes later, they reached the castle safely.

Qin Dongwan felt relieved as she opened the door. The cold wind was shut out, and the participants in this dungeon, though few, were all extravagantly dressed, looking almost comical.

As the door opened, several pairs of eyes turned to the striking contrast of the two beauties entering the room.

The castle hall was softly lit, enough to see a noble girl in a black dress and another in a complexly patterned princess dress. This dungeon was challenging enough without the added difficulty of cumbersome long skirts.

Before she could react further, her childhood friend Tang Zihang, dressed as an emperor with a ridiculous hairstyle, rushed over. His eyes skimmed over Luo Shu and fixed on Qin Dongwan.

“Dongwan, you’re finally here. You’ve missed so much information. We’ve already assigned the rooms!”

“An acquaintance?”

Because the dungeon was randomly matched, the others didn’t know about their relationship and were surprised. They quickly distanced themselves, cautious of the advantage two friends could have.

Qin Dongwan scanned the crowd, recognizing familiar faces like the troublemaker and a beautiful girl standing alone, her noble attire exuding a unique charm.

As she tried to recall the girl with the beauty mark under her eye, she remembered the importance of points and began using them. Simultaneously, the soft lights went out, plunging the hall into darkness.

Reading the few lines of text that appeared, Qin Dongwan’s breath caught, feeling like she was struck by the lightning storm outside.

The wind howled, and the rain poured down.

Author’s Note:

Next book: “After Rescuing the Wrong Female Lead, My Cover was Blown” – Seeking pre-orders!

Tsundere beautiful and strong demon lord x Heaven’s favored daughter, the proud little fairy

Yinxue transmigrated into a book as a favored little fairy. The system tasks her with rescuing the novel’s tragic female lead.

She targets a beautiful woman, knowing from the book that Yi Shuyan was a demon lord in her past life who died tragically. Determined to change her fate, Yinxue tags along with her.

Yi Shuyan: “After repaying, we go our separate ways.”

Yinxue: “Exactly, thank you.”

Repeatedly rescued by Yi Shuyan, the little fairy begins to rely on her.

System: Yi Shuyan’s affection 10%, 50%, 99%… Congratulations on rescuing the wrong female lead. Memory restored, please ensure your survival.

Yinxue, now regaining her past life’s memories, realizes she’s the one who killed Yi Shuyan. With no powers left, she must hide her true identity and stay close to the powerful demon lord.

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The demon lord Yi Shuyan, regaining her memories, realizes the beauty in her arms was her past enemy. About to strike, she hesitates at the sight of the little fairy’s innocent eyes.

“Shall we dual cultivate today?”

Successfully disguising her motives, the little fairy remains by her side, seeking safety.