Chapter 451 - 8.51 Can You Do It?
Diana’s pupils dilated heavily, her expression clearly portrayed the shock she felt within. Lu Yizhou looked into her eyes and saw the answer he was seeking. From 666’s insistence that 404 was not registered as one of the systems and Diana’s incoherent mumbles saying that she had to listen to her system, Lu Yizhou pieced together one whole truth.
404, Diana’s system, was one of the bugs in this world.
No wonder that Diana was sent here together with Lu Yizhou. If 404 had replaced her original system early on and steadily brainwashed her bit by bit, then everything made sense. Her fear, desperation and helplessness. She did not want to rely on Lu Yizhou not because of the bullshit 404 had stuffed into her mind, but because she had had enough of being used and treated like she was not a human.
Diana’s lips quivered greatly as another layer of tears misted over her eyes. "H–How do you..." She choked on her words. "Exactly who are you...?"
Lu Yizhou heaved out a sigh and finally let go of her head. "Just another ordinary transmigrator. I know you can’t bring yourself to trust me and honestly, I don’t expect you either. But my offer still stands. I can, and will get you out of this place as long as you’re willing to cooperate with me."
For a split second, Diana’s blue eyes lit up. Lu Yizhou saw the flame of hope flickering in her otherwise forlorn eyes as her fighting spirit was rekindled by his words. But no sooner than he noticed it, the fire was doused as Diana’s face contorted in pain.
She huddled over and let out a muffled groan, no doubt if she could use her hands, she would definitely be clutching her head by now. "I... I won’t. I’m sorry, I’m sorry... I won’t come up with anything funny. I swear. No! Please... Please don’t! Yes, I want to wake up again... I want to live..."
Lu Yizhou furrowed his brows deeply. Goddamnit, this system was such a pain in the ass! If he did not take care of it one way or another, then it would remain as a parasite inside Diana’s mind and continue to poison her with pain, until she finally lost her fighting spirit, her faith, her heart and finally herself. By then, Diana would finally become a perfect human shield and sword at the bug’s disposal.
Lu Yizhou was certain that even if Diana did not have her system, he would be able to bring her out of here. He had Ozzie’s help and he knew that somewhere out there, Cyrus and Luan were still waiting for them. Lu Yizhou doubted that they were somewhere in this world otherwise they would be coming to help him with the mission already. But his point stood.