How Could My Wife, So Delicate, Be the Boss?

Good morning, viewers! Today marks the fifth anniversary of the release of "Demon Hunt." The first Demon Hunt Cup livestream commemorative competition is now underway, with commentator ** providing live coverage.

We're now looking at the feed from Watchpoint One. The competitors in the front row are moving fast. They've already completed four out of five objectives and are sitting back to watch the back row inch along... Wait? The two last-place competitors in the back row, no, competitors Eleven and Twelve, have teamed up! They've already completed every objective and earned the hidden points!

That, without a doubt, is the magic of "Demon Hunt." On top of its advanced mind-transfer technology, which delivers an ultra-realistic experience, its highly flexible mechanics make anything possible!

(Suddenly staring in shock.)

What's going on? The feed from Watchpoint Two shows Competitors Six and Eight hijacking Competitor Twelve in the tunnel between map zones! And Competitor Eleven, their supposed ally, is in hot pursuit! Sadly, in that tunnel, a second feels like eternity and a step feels like a thousand miles. He may lose his dear ally as a result.

What?! He activated Myriad Forms of the Cosmos! This fusion skill drains as much blood as a suicide attempt. Only one in ten thousand players with exceptional talent can use it! What is he doing? Is he done pretending?! Is it really worth it for an ally who ranks last?!

Tsk, it's hard to understand how this generation of competitors thinks...

On the battlefield, Qi Zong had already blocked their way. The smile that was always on his lips had vanished, and the playful look in his eyes had been replaced by a dangerous glint.

Song Ke stood behind him and said helplessly, "Thanks for your concern, you two, but he won't hurt me."

"No, this guy's suspicious! Sure, he's our ally, but he's also our competitor. He doesn't just refuse to steal points, he keeps letting you take opportunities to score, and he's always following you and watching over you. The way he looks at you is all wrong! We've found a lead. He's not really Competitor Eleven, and he's not here for the competition!"

Qi Zong sneered. "Oh? Then what am I?"

"You're an awakened NPC!"

Song Ke paused for a moment. "What are you going to do about it?"

"Obviously, contact the System and report him!"

Song Ke let out a quiet sigh.

Suddenly, the sky darkened and fog rose. Mortal bodies melted away like snowflakes, while the fallen god's true form bloomed like a poisoned rose.

Song Ke said, "Sorry, I can't let you do that."

"Because I'm the NPC."

"!!!!!!"

"Th-then what about him?"

Qi Zong raised an eyebrow and curled his lips into a smile.

With a flick of his wrist, streams of light made of code flashed in an instant. Mountains collapsed, the earth split, spiritual energy vanished, and even the Watchpoints began glitching.

"You're right. I'm not here to compete."

"I'm here to take my dear... ally home."

Theme: The end is a new beginning, and death is rebirth