The male supporting character was actually myself.

The ashtray grazed a small corner of the crystal chandelier, causing the crystal pendant to make a tinkling sound before it fell onto the thick carpet and rolled to one side.

Under the influence of accumulated negative emotions from multiple mission worlds, the irritable and fickle Yao Tianyu cursed a few times, but eventually calmed down and silently considered how to act.

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel resentful and jealous of Jiang Chen, whom he had bumped into today. How could Jiang Chen be so lucky to be the protagonist and be surrounded by a halo?

He lived a miserable life, and had no choice but to place all his hopes on spiritual faith, hoping for a better start in the next life. Who knew he wouldn't see the afterlife, and would still be forced to serve as a stepping stone for others in his death!

It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy!

That guy from Planet Argon named Jiang Chen, I'll definitely plant a time bomb for him when I finish my assessment and leave the mission world!

Even if we don't kill him with the bomb, we'll still get him into trouble!

In other mission worlds, the main system suppresses the protagonist, preventing them from harming him. Now that they finally have a chance for revenge, they won't feel comfortable not taking action against him!

"Achoo!" Jiang Chen sneezed for no reason while walking down the street.

The little white cat nervously clung to his arm, "Host, are you feeling cold? Is there anything else that's bothering you? Could it be that Yao Tianyu's auxiliary system has been watching you and secretly used some kind of tool?"

"Little White, the main system's rules this time are very clear: you can't use items at will. I just sneezed; I'm not feeling unwell at all."

"That's good, that's good." The little dumpling patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Jiang Chen! Jiang Chen, wait a minute!"

The little white cat's heart, which had been at ease, immediately jumped again. It bristled and shrieked, "Host, someone... is calling you?"

Upon hearing the sound, Jiang Chen immediately became alert and turned around, only to see a woman with a quiet appearance, around thirty years old, panting as she chased after him.

He immediately searched through the original owner's memories and confirmed that he did not recognize the fair-skinned woman in front of him.

"I...I'm a contestant, I mean no harm." The fair-skinned woman stretched out her hands to indicate that she had no weapons, and explained in fluent Mandarin, "My name is Lu Xinnan, and I was trapped in the devil's script for a long time and couldn't escape."

It wasn't until your auxiliary system posted a thread on the forum about how to escape the demon script that I was greatly inspired and finally managed to escape by tricking the administrator during a dungeon run.

I came here specifically to express my gratitude!

The little white cat covered its mouth with its fluffy paws and whispered, "Host, she's the host nicknamed 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'! So she's a woman!"

Jiang Chen smiled politely and said, "It was nothing. I'm happy to help others too. You don't need to be so polite."

"How can I not repay the help I received?" Lu Xinnan, having caught her breath, asked proactively, "You've completed the main quest and entered the hunting phase, right? Do you have a target?"

If no other host is found, you can kill me to advance.

Anyway, I know my own abilities very well, and I definitely won't pass the final review to get any merit points. Failing the mission will only deduct one medal, there won't be any other penalties, so I'm only three medals away from accumulating 99 to exchange for a rebirth opportunity.

"It's just three mission worlds, we can just be patient a little longer!"

Jiang Chen: ...

"Judging from your age, I should call you Sister Lu, right?" He carefully chose his words to explain, "The one who posted the Escape from the Devil script walkthrough on the forum was my auxiliary system, it has nothing to do with me."

I'm really happy to be able to help you, but there's no need for any repayment.

I have a target in mind. If I can find him and confirm him thoroughly, I'll probably use him as my target, without Sister Lu having to make any sacrifices.

Actually, passing the assessment shouldn't be too difficult. We can exchange some clues; if you proceed according to the original plan, you might succeed.

Lu Xinnan tucked her hair behind her ear and gave a helpless smile. "I used to be a Chinese teacher. I've always preferred quiet to physical activity and have no athletic talent. I just can't handle scripts with this kind of fighting and killing."

However, I have a very useful tool.

If you don't mind the trouble, I can use the props to ask you three questions every day, and they can even help you take a bullet in a critical moment.

To be honest, apart from this assessment competition, I don't think we'll have many more chances to meet.

I would feel terrible if I didn't repay this kindness.

I entered this interstellar scenario before, but it was a long, long time ago. Back then, I assisted the chosen one, Su Lan, from an ordinary follower to a renowned general.

I asked the props department; General Su Lan went into hibernation many years ago and has only just awakened due to the threat of the Death Star System.

Based on my understanding of her, I could easily join her army to participate in the intergalactic war.

Do you need to use this relationship?

"General Su Lan?" Jiang Chen looked a little confused for a moment. "I'm sorry, Sister Lu, my memories of the last time I entered this mission world haven't been fully unlocked yet, and I've just arrived at the main star, so I'm not very clear about the current situation."

However, since you have that connection, you could give it a try. Who knows, you might be able to complete the final mission?

Lu Xinnan looked at him with a strange expression. "Your memories aren't fully unlocked yet? Is it because I chose the easy mode that they'll all be unlocked once I complete the main quest?"

With people coming and going on the street, it wasn't a good time to talk, so Jiang Chen had a sudden idea and asked, "How about we get something to drink and chat?"

"Sister Lu, would you mind telling me your secret to winning? After all, so many of the scripts are quite infuriating; how do you manage to not get angry?"

She followed him to a quiet little shop by the roadside. After they sat down in a small private room, she gave a wry smile. "Who doesn't have a temper? Although I don't remember the details of the script, I know it's very infuriating."

I can only console myself with this; after all, the script represents someone else's life, not our own.

I have a five-year-old daughter, who is very well-behaved and adorable.

When her daughter was mentioned, a happy smile appeared on Lu Xinnan's face, and then her eyes welled up with tears as she said softly, "When I was first pulled into the mission system, I didn't believe the explanations the auxiliary system gave me."

I remember it very clearly; it must have happened in the middle of the night.

The next day was my daughter's fifth birthday, and I had been preparing for it for a long time, hoping to give her a wonderful memory.

result……

My mother died in a car accident when I was very young, and my father's personality changed drastically after he married my stepmother.

I can't let my daughter experience that feeling of being a dependent despite being blood relatives. Just thinking about her makes me willing to endure anything!

I will do anything to get a second chance at life. I want to open my eyes and hug my little darling as usual and say happy birthday to her. I also want to be there for her as she grows up. Nothing can stop me from going back.

Even a devilish script won't do!

Chapter Fifteen: Fellow Villagers Meet

"As long as I think of my daughter, what's the big deal about completing a mission, enduring a little grievance and swallowing some anger?"

Lu Xinnan tried to keep her tone light, took a deep breath and smiled, "It's a pity that my memories were folded after completing the mission, otherwise, after experiencing so many 'reincarnations,' the knowledge and experience we accumulated would have become a great wealth."

“We can choose an alliance,” Jiang Chen said, taking a sip of his surprisingly good drink.

The little white cat perched on his shoulder, its fluffy little paws supporting its round face as it exclaimed, "As expected, my host is handsome and kind-hearted. If you want to help her get the two medals as a reward and a chance to be reborn, just say so!"

You two can chat for a while. I'll go outside and keep an eye on things in case of any unexpected situations.

"It's alright if it's just you, Host, but with this older sister who's not very athletic, I'm really worried you'll get surrounded and killed."

He nodded subtly, and the little white cat skipped away.

Lu Xinnan was clearly surprised by his sudden remark, and her face flushed red. "No, no, I'll be a burden to you."

"As long as you can use the props to save your life at critical moments, you won't be a burden."

Jiang Chen pondered for a few seconds and then explained, "You are still two medals short, but the alliance can discuss the distribution of points during the final settlement."

The two medals are very important to you, and things might change if you wait, so it's best to get them as soon as possible.

For me, the quantity is still far from sufficient, it just means it will take a little more time.

"I'll give you the final reward first, and in exchange, I hope Sister Lu can answer some of my questions. After all, you've experienced nearly a hundred mission worlds, while I'm still just a newbie in comparison."

It would be a lie to say she wasn't tempted. On one hand, there was the allure of returning to the real world; on the other, there was the desire to repay her savior. Lu Xinnan was torn between the two.

"Answering questions and resolving doubts shouldn't be treated as a bargaining chip." She tucked her hair behind her ear and said earnestly, "Although I've experienced many mission worlds, my memories are folded up."

Whatever information you need, I will never hide it from you if I know it.

I asked the props, and among the hosts participating in this interstellar world background assessment competition, apart from you who are still a newcomer, the others are basically veterans who have accumulated seventy or eighty medals.

Putting everything else aside, at the very least, you'll have a lot more resources and experience in accumulating items, and I think I can help you in that regard.

Jiang Chen extended his right hand in a gesture.

After hesitating for a moment, Lu Xinnan reached out and held his hand tightly.

[Are contestants Jiang Chen and Lu Xinnan sure they want to form an alliance? Friendly reminder: This is your last chance to back out. An alliance can only have two members. Once the alliance is formed, an unbreakable alliance loop will be created.]

After the selection is confirmed, the main system prompts the two to confirm who will serve as the team leader.

The rules also include a hidden rule: the team captain has the right to allocate the final points, but also bears the corresponding responsibility—20% of the points will be transferred to the captain if a team member is injured.

If either the captain or a team member dies, one medal will be deducted, and the remaining member will automatically become the captain and can allocate the final points. Point rewards can offset the deducted medals, and other rewards will still be issued after the deduction.

"Sister Lu doesn't have any objections to me being the team leader, right?" Jiang Chen didn't give her a chance and directly took the initiative.

Lu Xinnan looked worried. "I'm more likely to get hurt, and that would implicate you."

Her eyes lit up, and she produced a button-like item in her hand, explaining, "The auxiliary system reminded me that I have a one-time A-grade item—Numbness."

Using the target can negate 50% of physical attacks and can be passively consumed 20 times.

After I use this item on you, half of the damage will be negated as long as it reaches the value determined by the main system. That way, even if you are implicated because of me, half of twenty percent shouldn't be too severe.

As soon as she finished speaking, she threw herself at Jiang Chen.

A white mist, invisible to anyone except Lu Xinnan and her auxiliary system, rose up. She hurriedly asked, "Do you feel anything?"

Jiang Chen shook his head. "I don't feel anything special. Sister Lu, you don't need to waste props like this. I will try my best to protect you from getting hurt. If I'm too busy to take care of you, you can use the props to hold on."

"I was planning to repay your kindness, so I can't become a burden to you." She looked at the special Alliance ring on her right wrist, took a sip of her drink, and smiled. "Ask me any questions you have, I promise I'll answer them to the best of my ability!"

"Where is Sister Lu from?"

Unexpectedly, his question was about real-world information. Lu Xinnan was slightly taken aback and replied, "I live in Qinghong County, Bei Province, China. My home is in Tianxi Jincheng Community, Fuze District. I am a Chinese language teacher at the No. 1 Middle School across from the community. I am the homeroom teacher of Class 1, Grade 2."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback. "Qinghong County? We live very close by! I live in Angu City, at No. 28, Paradise Street."

"Paradise Street, a popular spot for online influencers?" Lu Xinnan was also pleasantly surprised. "I've been there! The lush plane trees, as well as the mimosa trees, wisteria, and ginkgo trees, it's so impressive, every few steps is a beautiful scene!"

There's also a small restaurant on the street corner whose signature beef noodles are absolutely delicious!

Mentioning the familiar street, a hint of reminiscence crossed his eyes as he softly said, "There was a large azalea tree in front of my house, and several camellia bushes planted in front of the door. During the blooming season, many people would take pictures under the tree and make noise until midnight..."

"Sister Lu, you were pulled into the script and bound to the auxiliary system. Can you still remember the exact time?"

"Of course!" Unexpectedly, the two were not far apart, and a feeling of kinship arose spontaneously. Lu Xinnan's eyes lit up. "I will never forget that the next day is my daughter's fifth birthday."

She was born on May 8th. I was so busy that I didn't get to rest until late at night, all so I could give her a surprise early in the morning.

It felt like I was dragged to an unfamiliar place in no time, standing inside a giant sphere of light, and the lazy Duoduo started explaining the rules to me.