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nEditor: SimoB

nShi Qing sat on the throne with a blank face, his mechanical hand tapping the armrest. His voice was warm beyond compare: System, explain to me why you sent me into the body of someone that almost blew up a hundred thousand earthlings? You know that the World’s Consciousness will reject me, right?

nThe System knew that it was in the wrong the moment it arrived. It curled up in fright: I- I didn’t do it on purpose. This is my first time following a host. I mean I’ve heard that the biggest golden finger can sometimes have unforeseen consequences, but I really didn’t know it would be this…

nIt was afraid of the Host blaming it, but Shi Qing really wasn’t that mad. There was no use in getting angry about something that had happened already. It was better to think of a solution first.

nMoreover, this identity really was a steal. It wasn’t too bad being an all-powerful alien while the humans were still weak. Plus it had just arrived and hadn’t had the opportunity to harm anyone yet, so it was easier for him to start afresh.

nI’ll let you off this time, but make sure that this doesn’t happen again. In any case, a month is more than enough time. Now tell me the animosity value.

nThe System immediately got to work. Yin Mingzheng’s animosity: 100

/100

nIt felt discouraged just reporting the value.

nIt had never seen such a high number in the case files it had gotten of its seniors. Was a month really enough time to lower it to below 50?

nThe System had really messed up big time. It was just the first task and the Host was already going to go into the red wuwuwu…..

nShi Qing stood up, ignoring the crying system. He waved his hand and an android immediately brought over a mirror.

nThere was a humanoid figure made of silver components standing in front of the mirror. The shape of his body was more similar to the humans outside than those of the androids surrounding him.

nShi Qing closed his eyes, and the exposed silver on his face melted away to reveal the human face underneath.

nHis own face appeared in the mirror, followed by his torso and limbs. In the end Shi Qing stood before the mirror in his original appearance.

nHe was wearing running clothes on his tall body. His features were cold but beautiful.

nHey Host, are you planning to disguise yourself as a human to get closer to Yin Mingzheng? That’s not a bad idea.

nNo, I have something better in mind.

nShi Qing lifted a finger to his eye line. His black irises turned silver, and his outfit morphed into a futuristic battle suit, like the ones the androids outside were wearing.

nHis cold eyes softened slightly, and those aloof lips changed as well. His body underwent many minute changes. Within a minute, the arrogant young adult before the mirror was replaced by a little youth that looked seventeen or eighteen at most.

nShi Qing placed a hand on his soft abdomen and looked in the mirror.

nPah, he hadn’t seen his stomach ever since he turned twenty and started working out at the gym.

nThe current him looked pure and fresh, and there was an innocence about him. Others couldn’t help but feel a sense of goodwill towards him.

nThe various androids around the spaceship paid no mind to Shi Qing’s changes. They were just robots without any consciousness or will of their own; the original’s most trusted subordinates.

nThis is why the entire galaxy was afraid of this species. It was a race of robots whose planet would only develop one lifeform to serve as their king. After it was born, it had to rely on itself to build an army to fulfill its directive to invade.

nWho wouldn’t be afraid of a lifeless, fearless and endless invasive species? If the original wanted to, it could create countless foot soldiers. It could also use its tactical simulation programs to determine the best course of action at each stage of its conquest.

nThe hostage situation on Earth was due to the tactical simulation program determining that Yin Mingzheng posed the greatest threat to their invasion. It suggested devising a method to make the humans abandon Yin Mingzheng themselves.

nThe original was only born a short while ago. Even though the desire to dominate was carved into its metal bones, Earth was its first battlefield and so it wanted to be thorough.

nWhich led to the situation Shi Qing transmigrated straight into.

nOf course, the Earthlings knew nothing of this backstory. They weren’t even able to distinguish between the first and second group of invaders.

nTheir ignorance towards the different species of the galaxy was a pivotal part of Shi Qing’s plan.

nSystem: Host, what are you going to do?

nShi Qing thought back to Yin Mingzheng’s appearance and smiled.

nIt would be a shame to not take advantage of such a good looking man.

nHe stared at his reflection and placed a hand on the mirror.

n“Send word of my orders. Retreat.”

nThe sudden movements from the frozen machines that had gone still after Yin Mingzheng was handed over provoked another round of screams from within the dome.

nIgnoring the noises from inside the dome, the tens of thousands of robots turned and obediently returned to the ship.

nThey flew in an orderly and organized fashion. Within five minutes, only the gigantic spaceship remained in the sky.

nThen it slowly began to shift and disappeared as suddenly as it had arrived.

nThe people within the dome were shocked.

nThe aliens actually left just like this. They really left.

nAnguished cries broke out in the base, not just because they were thankful for avoiding death, but for the tragic fate of that hero of humanity.

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nYin Mingzheng had been administered a tranquilizer specifically designed for ability users. His mind might clear an hour later but his body would remain unresponsive for a while.

nThe most infuriating part of this was that he was the one who had created the drug and had given it to the base’s leaders. It was meant to subdue ability users who became a danger to society, but it was used on him, the creator, instead.

nTen thousand civilians for one of him. It was an easy decision for the higher-ups to make.

nBut no one had come to inform him or asked about his opinions on the topic. They abused his trust towards his comrades and ambushed him before loading him onto a plane immediately after.

nYin Mingzheng remained awake the whole time. He didn’t even have a seat on the airplane. Instead, he was just thrown on the ground like trash. All he could do was watch as countless pairs of shoes walked past him. Someone even took the opportunity to kick him.

nYin Mingzheng knew that human nature could be scary, but he never imagined that those he had put his life on the line to protect would treat him so callously.

nHe could have eventually come to terms with the idea of sending him to die in their place, but to deny him even one last shred of dignity?

nI guess the dead didn’t need it, after all.

nYin Mingzheng closed his eyes as the unmanned drone carried him to what felt like a soft bed. His laugh was mocking. Even the aliens treated him better than his own species did.

nHe then felt an ice cold mechanical arm inject him with something. Yin Mingzheng made no move to resist. He couldn’t even if he wanted to.

nHe continued to feign unconsciousness and allowed the robots to do what they would.

nThey coerced the humans to give him up, but for some reason didn’t kill him right away? Were they planning to cut him open?

nYin Mingzheng continued to speculate as the robots brought something into the room. His ears slightly moved as his enhanced sense of hearing allowed him to pick up the sound of a heavy object being dropped at the head of his bed.

nHis nose soon told him that it was a plant in soil. Possible in a clay pot judging by the sound it made.

nBut why did the aliens put a potted plant in the room of a prisoner?

nWere plants used as a form of humiliation on their planet?

nThen Yin Mingzheng heard the sound of tools cutting away at a wall. Another robot brought something else into the room and set it into the wall, presumably in the hole they had made.

nHe was somewhat curious as to what these aliens were doing, and so he opened his eyes.

nYin Mingzheng was shocked by what he saw.

nThose robots were actually installing a window in his room. One with a style that was common on Earth before the invasion.

nThey had even put up a light blue curtain.

nIn another part of the room, two similar looking androids were placing what looked like a TV on the wall. Two more brought in a coffee table and placed fruits and refreshments on it.

nMore were putting down carpet, bringing in furniture and even installing a kitchen. Yin Mingzheng began to feel like he wasn’t a captive, but an honoured guest instead.

nEven back at the base, he had to be ready to depart at any moment, so had neither the time or the space for the luxuries that were widely available to him before the invasion.

nThe most surprising thing he noticed was the strength returning to his limbs.

nThe tranquilizer was invented by him, so of course he knew how long it would last inside of his body. In order to have enough time to transport ability users to someone who could deal with them, one dose was designed to last 24 hours.

nHis captors might’ve been afraid that he was powerful enough to resist, so they had given him five doses. He should have only been able to move after five days.

nYin Mingzheng immediately thought back to whatever the robot had injected him with. He quickly dismissed the idea.

nIt was impossible, right?

nAliens and humans had a hunter-prey relationship. Why would they help him?

nYin Mingzheng’s strength returned very quickly. By the time the two androids finished installing the TV, he was able to clench his fist and sit up.

nThe working androids seemed to sense his movements and turned to look at him in unison.

nBeing stared at simultaneously by so many pairs of silver eyes made his battle instincts go off. He looked at them warily and prepared for a fight.

nBut the robots just glanced at him. They immediately returned to their tasks without attacking or threatening him afterwards.

nYin Mingzheng was reluctant to attack before he figured out what was going on. He threw off the blanket and cautiously got out of bed.

nYes, you heard that right. The aliens even covered him with a blanket.

nThis was not how they should be treating a captive.

nHe tried walking to the door and putting his hand on the doorknob. Seeing that no one stopped him, he exited into the hallway.

nThe hallway was long and wide, with silver walls and a silver floor. Everything was a silvery-white, including the battle suits the androids were wearing. This applied even to the janitor robots cleaning up trash.

nAnd in the midst of this sea of white, a figure slowly approached from the end of the hall.

nHe looked human, but obviously couldn’t be, considering he was on the spaceship. He was wearing a silver and white battle suit and walking over to him with purposeful steps.

nThe originally busy robots all paused and bowed respectfully to him with their short legs.

nThis was all done silently and seriously. Yin Mingzheng could almost feel the absolute devotion these robots felt towards this person.

nHe soundlessly pressed his thumb against his palm. This was the gesture he used to activate his ability.

nThe youth with clear silver eyes didn’t seem to notice Yin Mingzheng’s tense and wary posture.

nHe smiled sweetly when he saw Yin Mingzheng staring at him and hurried forward to catch his elbow before he could react.

n“You’re finally awake my companion!”

nYin Mingzheng: “…..What.”

nShi Qing didn’t answer and instead began to drag him back to the room. Yin Mingzheng wanted to struggle, but he discovered that the harmless youth before him had seemingly inhuman strength. He couldn’t get free no matter how much he struggled.

nFrustrated, he was about to activate his ability when he realized it had been blocked.

nHow was this possible? He had just tested it and it was fine…

nHis moment of distraction led to him being pressed down on the bed.

nHe landed on his back on the soft surface. The strange youth sat on him and smiled brightly.

n“Wait…”

nYin Mingzheng reached his hand out only to have both wrists captured by Shi Qing and pressed above his head. He was completely defenseless.

n“I can’t wait anymore.”

nThe boy with the face of an angel blinked, his tone innocent and eager. There was a large contrast between his demeanour and actions.

n“Come, let’s make a baby.”

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nAuthor’s Note

nThere are no babies in this story!! I repeat, no babies!!!

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