True Heart, Zhen Yi and Zhen Xin

Before the [Faith Game] arrives.

In reality, the Unknown Province and City.

Winter has arrived, and this winter is exceptionally cold, with snow falling layer upon layer.

The pristine snowfield is a paradise for children, but it can also be a nightmare for some.

The little princess who lives in the Villa on the hillside got frostbite on her face from playing in the snow, so she had to stand outside for two extra hours as punishment today.

That way, when her father and mother visit tomorrow, they will have more in common with that family.

The shivering girl could even imagine what they would say at the dinner table tomorrow:

"Children love snow. Look, my Xin Xin is the same way. She played until midnight yesterday and her face was frostbitten. But what a coincidence, her frostbite is in almost the same spot as Nan Nan's."

"That's called progress! We're trying to emulate the leaders, and Xin Xin is trying to emulate Nannan!"

Then, the table was filled with joyful laughter, including from the girl herself.

Because she knew that if she didn't smile there, she would have to stand outside as punishment for twice as long.

But she didn't like snow at all.

It's so cold.

I'm sleepy and cold.

If only I could take a nap right now, just a short while, they wouldn't notice, just a little bit.

"Don't sleep!"

Suddenly someone shouted, but the girl, overcome by drowsiness, couldn't stay awake any longer and collapsed onto the snow with a "plop."

The adults inside, hearing the commotion, opened the door and saw the girl collapsed on the floor. Their first reaction wasn't to carry her inside, but rather to frown and scold:

"Stop slacking off, stand up! Other kids can play in the snow for two hours and still be full of energy, and you've only stood for an hour and you want to rest?"

Does she really think she's a princess?

Stand up, did you hear me?!

The little girl lay motionless on the ground for a long time. The adults finally panicked and hurriedly dragged her into the house, wrapped her in a blanket, and the woman checked her breathing. Her eyes darkened. "Take her to the hospital. We can't let her die now."

The man's expression hardened. "No, if they find out that Xin Xin has a weak constitution and ended up in the hospital from the cold, she and Nannan won't be able to play together anymore. Wrap her in another blanket, and we won't visit her tomorrow. Let her rest for a day and see."

"But what if..."

"No 'what if' happened, the person didn't die, did they?"

"Yes, let's leave it at that."

Too.

That's all for now.

A day later, the girl slowly woke up. Lying in bed, she opened her eyes and looked at the two adults beside her, their brows furrowed. No longer as silent and wooden as before, she suddenly broke into a bright smile and called out sweetly:

"Thank you, Mom and Dad, for saving me. I will be more sensible from now on."

The man and woman were stunned. As con artists, they initially didn't believe a child could undergo such a dramatic change, but upon further observation, they discovered that the child had become enlightened.

The woman was very pleased. "My judgment of people is indeed very accurate. I could tell this girl resembled one of us back in the orphanage."

The man was even more satisfied. "I told you I was right. It seems the hardships in the snow have helped her grow. Very good, we're one step closer to success."

The girl gained more freedom because she was sensible, and her personality became "better" as well. At least in front of others, the girl who often said "hee" won the favor of many people.

However, in places unseen by others, she more than once huddled in a corner, her eyes red, murmuring softly:

"They've stopped hitting me. Everyone likes me. Mingyu often comes to see me. I played you very well, and she's very happy."

She can see you, but I can't.

"Can you... come back? I miss you so much."

The girl's calls went unanswered until one day, she fell asleep exhausted in a corner, and the moment she closed her eyes, she opened them again.

She will never forget that sentence:

"From today onwards, you are Zhen Yi, my sister."

Our being together is True Heart commitment.

"..."

When the old wounds are torn open again, and the frozen suffering melts away, everyone realizes that it wasn't Zhen Xin who imagined Zhen Yi to bear everything for her, but rather that Zhen Yi longed for another version of himself and thus imagined Zhen Xin!

As for where Zhen Xin the First went...

She hated snow, and probably chose to leave that winter.

Silence.

Endless silence.

Cheng Shi stood frozen in place, his face blank. Only now did he belatedly realize that the Magician had actually fooled herself in this way.

No, it should be said that the Master of Trickery deceived herself.

Zhen Xin has always been Zhen Yi, but Zhen Yi is the subject of this split consciousness.

No wonder!

No wonder her secret was that "the world has lost all hope," and no wonder she was determined to die after An the Chosen left!

Because she already had nothing left to lose, perhaps it was because of An Mingyu's existence that Zhen Yi couldn't bear it and "created" such a Zhen Xin.

But the reason Zhen Xin existed was long gone, and then there Zhen Yi...

All the Clown present were touched by this sisterly bond, Cheng Shi thought even more deeply; he needed to confirm one thing:

"Who has inherited the Divine Throne of [Chaos]?"

Zhen Yi sniffed lightly, then broke into a smile a second later and said:

It's my older sister!

When I learned that we were going to replace them, I realized that I might have to be separated from my sister.

I was terrified and helpless back then, until you came to me and talked about the [Chaos] Divine Throne.

I'm wondering, if my imagined sister is recognized by the [Covenant] and becomes a True God in this world, then wouldn't she truly be 'resurrected'?

"..."

"So, in order to resurrect Zhen Xin, you risked your own disappearance to get her to agree to inherit the [Chaos] Divine Throne?"

She disagreed, but her opinion didn't count.

Hehe~

I am the dominant personality, so I agreed.

But don't look so sad, I'm not dead, am I?

Besides, if someone dies because of bad luck, everyone should be happy, right?

"..."

"..."

"..."

For a moment, Cheng Shi didn't know whether the current situation was unlucky or not.

He took a deep breath, cleared his thoughts, and nodded, saying:

"So now that Zhen Xin has gained independent consciousness due to the [Chaos] Divine Throne, and you haven't disappeared, does that mean you can still inherit the [Deception] Divine Throne?"

As he spoke, Cheng Shi suddenly laughed self-deprecatingly, "That's right, that's exactly right, everything should be this way."

[Deception] He... is practically a carbon copy of you.

No, it should be said that He is you...

Cheng Shi didn't say the last sentence aloud; he thought to himself, "A pathetic man living in a Nothingness age One-Man Show one-man show."

Silence fell again. Zhang Jizu sighed and looked at the Dragon King, saying, "You saw her past long ago, so when I wondered who would inherit [Deception], you already had the answer in your heart."

Li Jingming nodded. "That's right, no one is more suitable than her. Of course, everything depends on the [Covenant's ] decision."

Long Jing, standing to the side, was furious. He gritted his teeth and asked, "What about the rest of their Memory? Don't tell me those people will survive until the [Faith Game] arrives."

The Dragon King shook his head. "When a swindler realizes he's been deceived, he'll feel more Despair than death; it's all over..."

During a brief moment of quiet conversation, Cheng Shi looked at Zhen Yi:

"Where's your sister? I need to ask her for her opinion on some things."

"Just ask, I am her."

"You are not, you are Zhen Yi Zhen Xin. I'm asking about your sister Zhen Xin, the one who inherited the [Chaos] Divine Throne, gained an independent personality, protected you, and still respects your existence."

"..." Zhen Yi's smile vanished, and the next second, the Magician returned.

She forced a broken smile, "I'm sorry for making everyone worry."

Cheng Shi shook his head and got straight to the point:

"Zhen Yi is suitable for the [Deception] Divine Throne, that is an indisputable fact."

But I must tell you, Zhen Xin, as her older sister, you still have a choice.

Becoming a god is not necessarily a good thing. Don't worry that we won't be able to find a suitable successor and will stop here. Facing the unknown road ahead, every god carries a heavy burden. Once Zhen Yi inherits the Divine Throne [Deception], she may have to bear even more.

She's already sacrificed so much, would you... still agree?

Zhen Xin pursed her lips, lowered her eyes, and said softly:

"Zhen Yi has grown up and is much more mature than me."

Based on my understanding of her, whether or not she inherits the throne is not up to her, but rather whether the world cares about her.

The reason she has been able to grit her teeth and persevere until now, besides for me and Mingyu, is all because of her obsession with this world.

She keeps leaving traces in this world, just to tell the world that Zhen Xin once existed...

She was a strong younger sister, while I was a cowardly older sister.

Now, everyone's attention, at least the Clown's attention, brings her joy again.

Cheng Shi, you shouldn't ask me this question; you should ask her directly.

I am not her, and I cannot make any decisions for her.

What a bittersweet yet heartwarming statement. Everything Zhen Yi did was simply to prove that Zhen Xin had once been there.

It turns out that her bad luck wasn't bad luck at all, but rather her longing and unwavering affection for her sister.

"I see."

Cheng Shi nodded, understanding dawning on his mind.