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【Ding—Craftsman System 01 at your service】
【Selected world setting: Warm-hearted puppet fairy tale】
【World verification in progress—】
As his body was on the brink of death, Qi Chao struggled to breathe. His vision blurred and his consciousness grew muddled. Just then, a genderless electronic voice suddenly sounded in his ear. Before he could react, his awareness sank into endless darkness.
Unbeknownst to the unconscious Qi Chao, the cold electronic voice sounded once again.
【Ding—Correcting world information】
【Dark horror puppet plane loading】
【System confidentiality is being activated —】
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As the night deepened, the young people in the private room were having even more fun. The out-of-tune singing was mixed with women's teasing and men's jeering, creating an irksome annoying atmosphere.
In a corner, a man sat alone in the dark. No one approached him, it was as if he existed in a world of his own.
His hair was slightly curly, and his eyes had a slight downward slant, giving him an unapproachable look. His jawline was defined, and his deep brown eyes seemed to be scrutinizing everything around him.
At that moment, a man wearing a garish pink V-neck, with dark circles under his eyes that made him look somewhat weak, walked over and sat next to him.
The V-neck man took a sip of his drink and raised something that looked like a remote control in his hand, speaking ambiguously, "I never expected the moral paragon of our circle, the famous Young Master Qi, to be interested in that sort of thing."
"Well, your little puppet is an S-class. It should taste very good."
As he spoke, an image of the puppet’s exquisite appearance flashed through his mind. He licked his lips, suddenly thinking that it wasn't unreasonable for the young master to develop an interest in such matters.
Qi Chao glanced at him, shifted to the side, and remained silent.
To be precise, Qi Chao didn't understand a word of what this man was saying. When he opened his eyes, he found himself in this chaotic private room and in a state of confusion.
The system was nowhere to be found, and if he weren't in an unfamiliar place, Qi Chao would probably have left immediately.
The V-neck man didn't seem to care, or perhaps he was still immersed in the revelation that the illustrious Young Master Qi played even wilder than he did.
In their circle, Qi Chao was a legend. His father was the wealthiest man on Blue Star, and Qi Chao himself was gentle, courteous, academically excellent, and highly capable. From a young age, he was the role model of their circle and the ideal marriage prospect for many girls.
As a dandy, the V-neck man had often been compared to Qi Chao by his parents. Now, he couldn't help but snicker, feeling like he was standing on the moral high ground, filled with smug satisfaction.
No matter how promiscuous he was, he still liked humans.
He pulled a small device, resembling a remote control, out of his pocket and presented it to Qi Chao as if offering a treasure. "Young Master Qi, I found the thing you wanted. All you have to do is attach this little gadget to the puppet’s chest."
"With this, even the dumbest, most lifeless puppet will turn into a puddle in bed, ready for you to enjoy."
The V-neck man smiled suggestively, giving him a knowing look that all men understood. "I heard from those who've tried it that it's out of this world."
Puppet, enjoyment, out of this world?
What the hell?
Qi Chao didn't fully understand, but he sensed the disgusting implication behind the words. He guessed that whatever it was, it wasn't anything good. Without saying anything, he picked up the remote control, which was less than three inches long.
Qi Chao wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he vaguely heard a crackling, static-like sound in his eardrums, similar to the sound the system had made earlier. Without changing his expression, he continued to examine the device in his hand.
Seeing this, the V-neck man was exceedingly pleased with himself and began to talk incessantly. "I had someone get this from the black market. Young Master Qi, don't underestimate it. This little thing is incredibly rare..."
"Did I pay you?" Qi Chao suddenly interrupted.
The V-neck man was stunned for a moment before nodding.
A high-end puppet regulator was worth millions of star coins, and there was no way a dandy like him could afford it.
"As long as I already paid for it."
Before the V-neck man could comprehend Qi Chao's meaning, the next second, he saw the valuable regulator snapped into two halves with a crisp "crack."
Millions of dollars gone, just like that?!
Seeing this, the V-neck man's eyes nearly popped out of his head in shock.
The perpetrator, however, remained calm, as if he didn't care at all about the value of the thing he had just broken. Qi Chao even leisurely said to him, "Sorry, I need to go to the restroom."
"Sure, take your time," the V-neck man responded, still in a daze, nodding mechanically.
On the other side, Qi Chao had no idea how much money he had just destroyed. Finding a quiet corner, he tentatively called out, "System, are you still there?"
【I am.】
So the static sound wasn't his imagination. Qi Chao let out a sigh of relief and smiled. "Good thing you're here. You have no idea how awkward it was sitting alone in that private room."
The system fell silent for a moment. Having witnessed the entire scene, it found it hard to believe that Qi Chao actually felt any awkwardness.
"When that guy came over, I almost thought I was going to be exposed. I didn't dare to move or say anything. It scared the hell out of me..." Qi Chao continued to babble on, trying to portray himself as a helpless and pitiful figure.
The system was a new employee of the Craftsman Bureau. it encountered an unspeakable mishap on its first field assignment. It was already very nervous, especially when it saw Qi Chao break the regulator. It thought it was done for, assuming Qi Chao was going to be a troublesome person.
However, as Qi Chao continued to ramble, the system couldn't help but relax. A genuine troublemaker wouldn't be this talkative. It could still manage to control the situation!
Maintaining a cool demeanor, the system interrupted and followed the protocol outlined in the handbook: 【 Would you like to receive the original body's memories?】
Qi Chao, who was interrupted, didn't seem annoyed. Instead, he nodded with interest.
【Ding—Memory transfer in progress】
As soon as the system announced this, a flood of unfamiliar images began flashing in Qi Chao's mind. He leaned weakly against the wall, cold sweat streaming down his forehead, his lips pale, he was clearly in immense pain.
Memory transfer was supposed to be painless. Seeing Qi Chao in distress, the system quickly checked the employee handbook but couldn't find a solution, growing increasingly anxious.
【Host, how are you feeling? This isn't right. How could memory transfer be painful?】
【I've already reported to headquarters. Where exactly do you feel uncomfortable?】
After what felt like an eternity, Qi Chao finally calmed down. The system was relieved and was about to inquire about his condition when it saw his expression and fell silent.
Qi Chao was generally good-tempered, always smiling despite his fierce appearance, making him approachable. This was also the main reason the timid system could relax around him.
At this moment, Qi Chao bore no resemblance to his earlier frivolous, joking self. Though his lips were still slightly curved, he now exuded an aura of a Shura from hell, surrounded by a dark, menacing energy that sent chills down the system’s spine.
The system watched nervously as Qi Chao, eyes full of rage, left the club and skillfully piloted a flying vehicle, heading somewhere with the determined look of someone seeking vengeance for a deep-seated grudge.
Unaware that he had frightened the system, Qi Chao gritted his teeth, struggling to process the original body's memories.
The original host was a top-tier rich and handsome figure on Blue Star, highly capable, gentle, and well-mannered, and greatly admired within his circle.
Yet, no matter how much he disguised himself, it couldn't change the fact that he was a rotten, foul-smelling scumbag.
The disgusting deeds he committed aside, this shameless individual had actually developed cross-species affection for his puppet at home!
On Blue Star, puppets were created by a puppet master. Like in fairy tales, each puppet had feelings and life, possessing pure, innocent hearts akin to sprites of the earth.
To harbor such vile thoughts toward such a beautiful existence… The original owner was worse than an animal!
Leaving aside the different species issue, the puppet, though exquisitely crafted, appeared like an eleven or twelve-year-old child!
The original owner was a damn pervert!!!
Qi Chao gritted his teeth, wishing he could beat up the original owner.
He now understood what had happened in the private room.
Puppets, with their unique physiology and underdeveloped nervous systems, couldn't naturally engage in physical intimacy. The original owner was a pervert fixated on taking the puppet to bed, and devised a method to achieve this.
The "regulator" in the private room was part of his sick plan.
The original owner, a hypocritical scumbag obsessed with his reputation, was willing to expose his perverted tendencies just to satisfy his twisted desires with the puppet.
Qi Chao's sneer deepened, his eyes filled with scorn.
The system cautiously spoke up, "Where are you going?"
"Back to the original owner's villa and save the little puppet."
Qi Chao activated the autopilot on the flying vehicle and gazed out the window, exhaling deeply, though the suffocating anger within him remained.
The original owner had mental issues, but initially, he didn't have those kinds of thoughts towards the puppet in the beginning.
The original owner initially took photos of the dolls just to satisfy his sadistic desires. He brought the puppet home and frequently beat and scolded it to vent his own violent tendencies.
The puppet even had cracks from the abuse.
Yet, despite this, the original owner had the audacity to develop such vile feelings for the puppet.
Qi Chao couldn't help but laugh in anger. After realizing his feelings towards the puppet, the original owner became even more twisted. He feared the puppet might escape, so he locked it in a cage to satisfy his possessiveness while gathering tools to completely dominate the puppet.
The silver lining was that these disgusting thoughts only emerged a week ago. The original owner, shocked by his own depravity, had been trying to adjust his mindset and hadn’t had the chance to act on his impulses.
Qi Chao carefully recalled the memories, confirming the original owner hadn’t revealed his intentions. Only then did he unclench his fists. Thankfully, the puppet was unaware of the original owner’s filthy thoughts; otherwise, it would have been even more repulsive.
Lost in his relief, Qi Chao didn’t notice the system had fallen silent after his response. The flying vehicle landed in the villa’s parking area. Qi Chao stood before the villa, took a deep breath, and opened the door.
The lights came on instantly, causing Qi Chao to close his eyes briefly to adjust to the brightness. He looked towards the cage in the living room.
Inside the three-meter-tall silver cage was a boy of about eleven or twelve years old, with his eyes tightly shut.
He was dressed in a white suit, curled up like a kitten, every strand of his hair shimmering softly under the light.
Hearing the noise, the boy's eyelashes fluttered, and he slowly opened his blue eyes to look at the door. He tilted his head, seemingly unafraid of the person who had beaten him countless times.
The boy sat up, gripping the silver bars of the cage with both hands. He looked towards the door and gave a soft, cat-like smile, appearing genuinely happy at the man's arrival.
"Master."
His voice was soft and tender, small but filled with evident joy.
A pure and innocent puppet easily forgets their pain. The golden-haired doll was so fond of his master that, despite the abuse and confinement, he still adored him.
Qi Chao burst into tears.
On that cold winter night, the twenty-eight-year-old man stood at the doorway, crying like a child.
Unbeknownst to him, from the moment he saw the puppet, the timid system had curled up into a ball, activating a mute program out of fear of revealing any confidential information.
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