Even if the order was a bit backward—she and Meng Wange had met first and then started playing games together—it didn’t really matter. In essence, it was the same thing.
How could fighting back-to-back in a virtual world not be considered being partners? How could creating new characters together of the same race not be considered being compatriots? How could forming a party to take down the Demon King in a game not be considered being comrades-in-arms?
How could people who lay in the same room playing games together not be called best friends?
That was right. Since they wanted to forge a relationship that shared life and death in an era of peace, it could only be done in the world of games!
Besides, playing games with Meng Wange didn’t violate the Task the System had given her today at all — she just had to keep her from sleeping peacefully until 8:00 PM.
‘Heh, to think of such a perfect way to kill two birds with one stone with just a flash of inspiration… As expected of me, I’m practically a genius villainess…’
Su Wanli gave herself a silent thumbs-up in her heart and stepped into the e-sports room.
“Then, I, the Game Master herself, shall take action!”
The games in this world weren’t much different from those in her previous one, and the handheld consoles operated similarly. Meng Wange had lived in poverty before and had rarely even encountered the attractions at the Amusement Park, let alone electronic games.
With her gaming experience from two lifetimes, she would definitely make Meng Wange look at her with newfound respect and absolute admiration this time. She would make her as obedient in the game as she was in reality…
‘Wait, wait, didn’t I say we were setting aside the master-servant relationship? It’s a comrade-in-arms relationship!’
As long as she established this kind of bond, Meng Wange might remember this friendship and let her off the hook in the future. At the very least… maybe she would equip her prison cell with a top-of-the-line computer?
…
Well, this ending… didn’t seem much better than the “giving small favors” route.
But whatever, at least it counted as unlocking a new route. As long as the early preparations were sufficient, there would be more choices for the ending in the future.
Even if she, as the Villainess, was destined to have a mountain of Bad Ends, she could always pick one that wasn’t quite so terrible.
Besides, there was still a long time before 8:00 PM. She couldn’t just keep Meng Wange locked in the room the whole time, could she?
Compared to forced imprisonment, playing games with her could at least be considered giving her something to do.
Of course, these were all rational deductions. Beyond that, there was a more important reason —
And that was —
Spending time in the same room with a genius beautiful girl, playing games to her heart’s content!
Just imagine: she would be wagging the joystick at the high-definition screen while Meng Wange sat beside her, whispering in that habitually gentle voice to praise her plays.
Her character would follow obediently behind her, casting healing skills on her after she had just finished a slaughter…
“Heh, hehe…”
‘This is practically a scene beautiful enough to be part of a life-flashing-before-my-eyes montage…’
Thinking about it carefully, as the Plot progressed, Meng Wange, as the Halo Heroine, would eventually have her own things to accomplish. Whether it was increasing her strength or dealing with various troubles, it was impossible for her to continue revolving around Su Wanli twenty-four hours a day like she was now.
At that time, Su Wanli’s own screen time would decrease accordingly.
When she wasn’t around, Su Wanli wouldn’t have any Tasks to do. She could only stay at home and watch her grow bit by bit until one day —
She would come to crusade against Su Wanli, just like a max-level Hero crusading against the Demon King.
…
‘I feel like… it might be a bit lonely then.’
However, that was all in the future.
Since she had such a rare opportunity now —
‘Su Wanli, stop hesitating!’
‘Take the console over and enjoy the present with her!’
…
But what if Meng Wange didn’t like playing games?
Forcing her would only make her hate Su Wanli more, and even the game itself would become boring.
Before starting, she should pick a game that girls would also like.
Just as Su Wanli was about to turn on the console, the System’s voice suddenly rang out from her pocket —
**[Beep. Detection: The Host is preparing to gradually corrupt the Heroine by inducing her to become addicted to electronic games, causing her grades to plummet and eventually lose her genius Halo, turning her into an ordinary girl.]**
**[Using seemingly kind behavior as a means, with the Heroine’s downfall as the ultimate goal—this is truly one of the most wicked acts you have committed since becoming a Villainess.]**
**[To coordinate with the Host’s plan, before you act, the System will issue a new Villainess Task!]**
“Wait… what are you talking about? I didn’t want to make Meng Wange fall! Isn’t it just playing a game together?”
The System, as usual, ignored Su Wanli’s retort and continued on its own —
**[Background Summary: This morning, the Villainous Eldest Young Lady Su Wanli carried out her usual inhumane bullying against the Heroine, Meng Wange.]**
**[Now that it is lunchtime, Su Wanli has decided to relax a bit and soothe her tired brain.]**
**[She brings an electronic game console, something the Heroine has never touched, into the room.]**
**[— However, at this moment, the death-seeking Heroine Meng Wange casts a glance over, infuriating Su Wanli, who believes she dares to covet her game console.]**
**[Heh, you like watching? Then watch a little more! If you can’t clear this game today, then get out of this house!]**
**[Facing the Heroine, who has a severe cold and can barely open her eyes, Su Wanli reveals a wicked smile. She turns on the hardest game on the console and throws it in front of her.]**
**[Therefore, the Host’s next Task is: Monitor Meng Wange with a cold gaze, making her suffer repeatedly in an endless Game Hell. Once she shows signs of fatigue, step forward and lash her severely so that she cannot obtain normal rest!]**
**[Does the Host have any questions regarding this Task?]**
“Questions? Of course I have questions!”
“Leaving aside the fact that you’re adding a Task out of nowhere — making a sick person lie in bed and play games, how exactly is that villainous behavior!?”
**[Host, please do not limit your perspective to the surface. The System has previously explained that inducing the Heroine’s downfall through various means is, in itself, an evil act.]**
**[Furthermore, Meng Wange is currently in a weakened state. Facing a game in this mental state—even if it is a masterpiece—will only become a form of torture.]**
The System concluded Su Wanli’s thoughts and then went completely silent.
It left behind a stunned Su Wanli and a row of neatly arranged game consoles in front of her.