Reincarnated and Regressed Villain - Make heroines beg for forgiveness

Chapter 305: Chapter 305 - A Mercy

The nonsensical nature of its comments often distracted him, and since it was embedded within his very being, Ryuk found himself unable to do much about it except try to suppress its incessant chatter from time to time.

However, that suppression was hardly a permanent solution; it was clear that he still lacked full control over *Shunya*.

This was particularly evident in his inability to completely nullify someone's life force, which also existed as a form of energy.

[Nope, I never talk too much ¯?\\?_?(???)?_?/?¯ ]

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[You don't trust me? Fine. If I lie, then the person reading this gets constipation. ??(???????)??]

'.....' Ryuk, seeing how the system had popped a message referring to constipation, felt personally targeted, prompting him to want to deal with this chatterbox now. But he decided to remain calm as he moved towards Lin Feng.

"Aaghh.... Wh-what is happening?" Lin Feng was not able to understand why someone was targeting him.

For anyone to use a system, they need to be strong enough.

But Lin Feng's system was different—it wasn't like the other systems that gave their host strength and then slowly drained their energy.

The Neolith Harem System, which Lin Feng had, was one of the oldest and greediest systems out there. It was almost like an old man who only cared about himself.

This system had a parasitic nature because it wanted to collect as many Depression Points or Death Points as possible.

Just like how some systems are helpful and work together with their host, others act as parasites, only taking without giving back anything.

But in the end, most systems have the same goal: to collect points from their host and level up.

To put it simply, a system is like a farmer, and the host is like the land.

The system plants seeds like Kill Points or Hate Points, and over time, these points grow into crops.

The system waits until the crops are ready, then harvests them, leaving the land (host) barren. With this, the system levels up.

Now, the Neolith Harem System is a bit different. It uses Depression Points to grow its strength.

Because of its greed, it gives Lin Feng tasks that push him into deep depression.

By collecting and cultivating these Depression Points, the system can either invest them to make Lin Feng stronger or just take all the points for itself, leaving him with nothing.

It was unfortunate for Lin Feng that the system was far too greedy to ever offer him the support he needed to grow stronger, instead only focusing on its own interests.

"You want to live?" Ryuk asked, hovering over Lin Feng, who once again found himself in a precarious situation. There he lay, writhing in pain, a victim of the system's incessant and pointless machinations.

"P-please... spare me," Lin Feng pleaded, his voice trembling as he felt the searing agony of his body being reduced to ashes.

After a brief moment of healing, he lay there, his mind a haze, flung away by Ryuk.

Desperate and terrified, he would say anything—anything at all—to survive this ordeal.

Ryuk, observing him closely, knelt down and extended his hand toward Lin Feng's head. He added, "Given your current state, I will show mercy and allow you to live."

Lin Feng, witnessing a dark semi-fluid gradually enveloping his body, felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude wash over him.

As shadows obscured Lin feng's vision and his heart filled with appreciation for this mercy, he closed his eyes and stammered, "Th-thank you for your generosity…"

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Far away from the Jade Dominion, inside the Riantain family in Ardoros,

knock knock

'.....' After spending several hours in the guest room absorbed in her own activities, Diana was suddenly jolted by a knock at the door.

She glanced at it with a chilled gaze, irritation coursing through her as she realized her private moment had been intruded upon.

Her brow furrowed in annoyance, but she was acutely aware that no one would dare to interrupt her unless it was to convey truly important news.

With a deep breath to compose herself, she turned her attention to the already open door.

Without so much as waiting for permission, the door swung wide, revealing one of the servants from the Riantain family poised in the doorway.

While the initial breach of etiquette could irk anyone, this was simply the Riantain family's way of operating.

"What is it?" Diana's voice was sharp with impatience as she gripped her cane, bracing herself for whatever news awaited her.

Each passing second magnified her desire to silence the servant forever, yet she managed to hold her composure, hoping for something that might alleviate her rising annoyance.

"My Lady, we have just received a call from the Jade Dominion." The servant made a conscious effort to maintain eye contact, his expression impassive and devoid of emotion as he delivered the news he had just received.

"fufu~, it seems even fate is conspiring to bring us together, my love~??!" Turning her gaze toward the expansive horizon, Diana spoke to herself, a grin lighting up her face. Her smile bloomed more radiantly as she allowed the cane to swing gently in her hand.

With a soft thud, she placed it on the floor, resting her palm on its handle, confident that she had finally uncovered the whereabouts of her beloved.

It was a moment of resolve and anticipation; the air around her felt charged with possibility.

The inevitable reunion had ignited a spark within her, fueling her determination as she imagined what lay ahead.

Some months ago, before heading to Heindal to address other pressing matters, Diana sought out Jenny first, recognizing that manipulating her would be easier compared to others.

Diana had tried to entice Jenny into her plans, but Jenny, unwilling to accept or believe Diana's words, firmly rejected her offer and even refused to believe that Ryuk was alive.

Despite this setback, Diana had been clear about one thing: should Ryuk make an appearance, Jenny was to reach out to her without hesitation.

Now, with the recent call weighing in her hands, it was apparent that her beloved, who had left her in solitude, was now within the confines of the Celestial Phoenix Order.

'If Jenny contacted me, then...' Diana thought, carefully controlling the thrill bubbling inside her, pondering the reasons that could have prompted Jenny to reach out.

Given Jenny's apparent ignorance regarding Ryuk's survival, it was evident that until he made his presence known or posed a threat, she would have no reason to seek Diana's help.

Considering the immense power wielded by the Celestial Phoenix Order, it seemed unlikely that Jenny would reach out merely upon sensing Ryuk within her homeland.

It clearly indicated that Ryuk must have either threatened her directly or given her some grave warning, demonstrating his intent to endanger her family.

This realization made Diana's breath quicken, and she instinctively raised her palm to cover her face in suppressed excitement.

"Hehe, what expression will you make when you can't find Jenny, hmm, my love?" Noticing her mind drifting toward something more tantalizing, Diana acknowledged that she couldn't assist Jenny directly at present due to the warning her sister had given her about going out of Ardoros for some time.

Consequently, instead of intervening herself, she focused on devising a strategy to confront Ryuk from a distance.

While Diana 'genuinely' desired to help Jenny, the circumstances presented an unexpected opportunity: if she could use Jenny as bait to lure Ryuk directly to her, it would significantly advance her plan.

With this in mind, she made the decision to kidnap Jenny, fully intending to draw Ryuk to her in pursuit of revenge.

In that moment, she couldn't help but feel like a princess waiting for her knight.

'Huh? Wait, WAIT!' Diana suddenly realized that she had informed Sanctum about Ryuk being considered a saint—wouldn't that lead them to capture him?

If they managed to isolate him in Sanctum, how would he ever reach Ardoros?

What would happen to her master plan then?

'No, calm down,' Diana urged herself, taking a deep breath to steady her racing heart, which thrilled at the prospect of finding a solution.

She even went so far as to contemplate the unthinkable—killing the high priest to bury this information and keep it from reaching Sanctum.

But then a troubling thought crossed her mind.

How could Ryuk possibly be labeled a saint in the first place?

'Sigh, No worries, though; once they discover he isn't truly a saint, they'll release him.' With that thought, Diana wiped the nonexistent sweat from her forehead and glanced at the vast, open sky for a fleeting moment.

But her consolation felt increasingly tenuous, making her lips tremble as she uttered it.

"R-Ryuk is definitely not a saint, right?"