Youyou Lends a Hand, So It Was Him

Thud, thud, thud. The man's head knocked against the carpet while Shi Tiexin's fingers tapped against the boss's desk.

This was the first time he had encountered something like this. How should he handle it?

Thinking back, the last time he had felt this way was on the day he had just arrived in this Worldline. That night, New Purge attacked, and several prisoners were captured. His underlings waited helplessly for Zun Ge's decision. Zun Ge had only just arrived and did not dare ask or speak, so he could only vaguely say, "Handle it according to the rules."

Times had changed. Now, there was no need to "handle it according to the rules."

Because here, I was the rule.

His fingers stopped. Shi Tiexin reached a decision. "As a member of the group, you leaked secrets and conspired against the state. You must be punished to set things straight and warn others!"

Mistakes had to be punished. A few pleasant words, some sweet memories, or whatever hardships one had suffered could not wipe them away. Punishing one to warn a hundred was not merely about venting anger. It was about setting an example for those who came later, letting everyone know the fate of traitors.

But by the same token, any other spies lurking in the shadows also needed to see the benefits of pulling back from the cliff's edge and abandoning darkness for the light.

"By the rules, spies should be beheaded outright. But considering that you were coerced into committing the crime, and that you voluntarily confessed the facts and stopped your criminal acts, your punishment will be reduced."

"As for your family, I will do my utmost to rescue them. I hope you can atone for your crimes through meritorious service, cooperate properly with the work,