"By the way, Yumiko, your small knife is quite unique. Where did you buy it?"

Liu Zheng asked, pretending to be curious.

"I didn't buy it. I found it in their cabinet last time I went to the hospital."

Yumiko replied.

"..."

Damn, found it in the cabinet? That's clearly stealing.

Should he be grateful that this woman didn't find it in the trash can?

"Can I take a look at it?"

Liu Zheng asked, resisting the urge to curse.

"Sure. Be careful, though. This knife is very sharp and dangerous."

Yumiko warned.

"It's dangerous, yet you used it to bleed me? Besides, you've already killed me once, and now one of my fingers is gone too."

He typed furiously in his mind as he took the scalpel.

The cold metal couldn't extinguish the anger in his heart, and the lightning and thunder outside the window only stirred more agitation inside him.

"Wow, a flying saucer!"

Liu Zheng suddenly looked up, shockingly gazing outside the window.

"Ah?"

Yumiko instinctively looked out as well.

"Swish!"

The scalpel swiftly grazed her neck with a rush of wind.

"I was kidding. But now you can indeed go to heaven to see flying saucers."

Seeing Yumiko's stunned face, Liu Zheng smiled as he spoke.

"Yumiko feels uncomfortable with your actions, affection level reset to zero."

"Warning! Players must not engage in excessive violence against game characters."

"If similar behavior occurs again, the account will be permanently banned!"

A series of prompts sounded, but he ignored them, only showing an expression of enjoyment.

"Hoo, finally comfortable~"

Liu Zheng exhaled contentedly.

"Brother Zheng, did you clear the level?"

Ace asked expectantly.

"No."

He shook his head.

"Then what's so satisfying?"

"I slaughtered Yumiko."

Liu Zheng replied.

"Ah?! Well, I guess that's understandable."

Ace shrugged.

"You're not angry?"

He was a bit surprised.

"Why would I be angry? It's not a real girlfriend. Besides, Yumiko isn't my type. I just want to clear the level, otherwise I wouldn't have let you play instead."

"I see. You've got quite the patience, I was forced to take action after playing just a few times, and Ace hasn't done so even after so many times."

Liu Zheng admired.

He had only played a few times and was driven to strike, while Ace played so many times without making a move.

"Well, maybe it's because I just played another game where the male protagonist was even more of a godlike figure than Yumiko, so my patience was cultivated."

Ace said.

"There's a protagonist more godlike than Yumiko? What kind of monster is that? Wait, why is it male?"

Liu Zheng became wary.

"Oh, there's a plot where the roles are reversed, the male lead loses his memory, and the female lead has to win him over to help him regain it."

Ace explained.

"Did you clear that game?"

"Yes, I did. My principle is not to play another game until I clear the current one, unless there's a game-breaking bug."

Ace said.

"You managed to deal with that male lead, so why couldn't you handle Yumiko?"

"Oh, that game allows in-app purchases."

Ace replied.

"Hmm... makes sense."

Although spending money reduces the lifespan of a game, in such godlike games, not spending would decrease the player's lifespan instead.

Truly an episode that supports players making in-app purchases.

"Brother Zheng, shall we continue?"

Ace asked.

"Continue!"

Liu Zheng responded firmly.

Today, he would show Yumiko what it means to be the Big City Charm Demon!

Of course, if he really couldn't clear the level, he'd buy another gaming console to kill her twice again.

"Alright."

Ace pressed the start button once more.

And Liu Zheng once again sat down.

"Bill, what's wrong with you?"

Yumiko asked in a panic.

"I'm fine, Yumiko, I'm fine."

He grabbed the edge of the bed and struggled to sit up next to Yumiko.

"I'm sorry, Yumiko, for showing you this weak side of me."

Liu Zheng sighed.

"It's fine, Bill, I don't dislike you this way. In fact, your vulnerability makes me feel more at ease."

Yumiko comforted him.

"I know. Perhaps I can pretend to be strong in front of others, but in front of you, I can only be my truest, most vulnerable self."

He said seriously, looking into Yumiko's eyes.

"Me too, Bill."

Yumiko seemed a little shy and lowered her head.

"Yumiko feels comfortable with your response, affection level increases by one heart."

The prompt appeared, but Liu Zheng paid no attention, being fully immersed in his performance.

"Yumiko, I'm so tired. Can I rest on your lap for a while?"

He asked softly.

"Ah? This, might not be appropriate."

Yumiko looked at her vaguely visible thighs, somewhat hesitant.

Even though her personality was a bit twisted, she still had basic gender awareness.

"I'm really tired, I'm begging you, Yumiko."

Liu Zheng spoke in a dreamy tone.

"Alright, but you can't do anything weird."

Unable to resist his request, Yumiko finally agreed.

"Thank you, Yumiko."

Liu Zheng neither agreed nor refused, gently placing his head on her lap.

"How strange, I immediately feel calm. Yumiko, does your lap pillow have some magic power?"

He smiled upward, but his mouth's curve was very restrained, and his eyes carried deep sorrow.

"What magic? Bill, what's wrong with you today?"