Why Has the Second Male Lead Turned Evil Again?

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Blurb:

The male and female leads live happily ever after, and the devoted, gentle second male lead finally gets a brief mention of his own happy ending. Readers are satisfied and deeply comforted.

But what if the second male lead suddenly turns into a ruthless madman and even tries to kill the leads?

The characters in a game adaptation, supposedly a faithful recreation of the novel, are wildly out of character. The original novel's fans flood the comments with complaints until the game shuts down for emergency maintenance.

After an investigation, they discover that the problem began after Song Zhou completed a prequel walkthrough mission. The out-of-character second male lead is one of the targets assigned to Song Zhou, an employee in the department dedicated to "steering tragic, beautiful, strong second male leads onto the right path."

It's a game-program bug caused by an issue left behind by the mission, and Song Zhou has to return to the game to fix it himself.

Song Zhou: Here's the problem. I've done conquest missions for hundreds of people. I can't remember every single one of them.

Song Zhou earnestly lectures him: Be kind and gentle, and follow the story properly, okay?

The second male lead obediently nods.

The mission is completed successfully. Song Zhou is satisfied: So, can I go back now?

The second male lead, going crazy again: Just try it.

Important: This is not a quick transmigration novel. The male lead's values are based on the female lead's. Please don't project the characters' values onto the author. (I don't know what other warnings to add. I'll add more if I think of any.)

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---First I'll finish You Know How to Come Back, then start writing The Consort's Downfall Manual. I'm the best! (Self-brainwashing.)

---Find my completed novels here: Historical romance: Turning an Enemy into a Wife, Is the Chief Secretary Fighting for Favor Today?

Modern sweet romance: Who'll Come in First This Time?

Theme: Human nature contains both good and evil. Upholding what is right and persevering is the true path.