The Wood-Chopping Knife

Li Ke really didn't know what to say; he was absolutely not the type of person to act like this.

Whether it was constantly flirting with girls, doing such bizarre things, or criticizing and causing trouble in front of village women, these were all things he would never do.

Furthermore, he was absolutely, absolutely!

Not that obsessed with butts!

Therefore, this simulation was definitely flawed!

"This... this thing... could it be that because I knew it was a fast-forward simulation, I let myself go like this?"

After pondering slightly why he had been so debauched, Li Ke could only come up with this one reason.

He was a very steady and cautious person who would never mess around.

Because human ability has its limits; the harder one tries, the more one understands this, and the more calculating one is, the easier it is to fall into unforeseen accidents.

Therefore, he had always been very cautious.

But through his ability to 'simulate,' it was different. He wouldn't truly die from such things; on the contrary, the more he courted death, the more he could probe unknown dangers. Being conventional inside would only make him prone to overlooking potential risks.

So, him letting himself go like that inside was somewhat...

"Understandable my ass! How could I be so shameless and lewd!"

Li Ke grabbed the table in front of him, intending to flip it over.

But halfway through the motion, he saw the medicinal pills on the table. He thought about it silently, let go of the table, and put the pills away.

He grabbed the table again, intending to flip it, only to realize the bowl on the table was exquisite and the candlestick was ceramic. After reconsidering, he set the candlestick and bowl aside to avoid breaking them.

No choice.

He was poor.

But by the time he finished, the urge to flip the table was gone, leaving only a deep sense of melancholy.

"Sigh... if only I were a rich second-generation heir..."

After hammering the table a few times in resentment, Li Ke continued to watch his simulation records.

The sixth month: You, Xayah, and Ahri heard that Noxus had launched a massive invasion of Placidium, sweeping through half of Ionia in just a few months. Xayah also received some bad rumors and left with a gloomy expression. You also received news of Irelia fighting in Placidium, and you knew the war in Ionia was about to reach a turning point.

The seventh month: Xayah returned once, but this time, she only looked at you with sorrow, said "Humans and Vastaya truly cannot coexist," had a big argument with Ahri, and left.

You tried to dissuade her, but Xayah didn't hold back this time; when you weren't paying attention, her feathers nearly pierced your heart.

Ahri took you to find a doctor, and Xayah left for good.

The eighth month: Irelia miraculously defeated Swain, and the Ionians began their formal counterattack.

The ninth month: Your wounds healed, but a Noxus squad arrived at this peaceful village, and you killed them all.

The tenth month: The Noxians discovered you and dispatched a suicide squad.

In your rage, you were wounded. Looking at the child who insisted on stabbing you even in death, your sanity vanished.

When you came to your senses, only corpses remained around you.

Because of the mental trauma, you couldn't sleep well. Ahri began to comfort you, and you and she officially became a couple.

The eleventh month: You took Ahri and the villagers to a safe temple and began gathering those willing to resist Noxus.

You were placed on the Noxian wanted list.

The twelfth month: You led a group of swordsmen to raid the Noxian supply lines. During this, because you encountered a master, you exposed Irelia's heirloom sword.

The second year, January: Irelia found you. She looked at the sword in your hand with a complex expression, wanting to say something but remaining silent. She only glanced at Ahri beside you and then left.

Ahri felt something was strange, so she followed.

You didn't know what they talked about, but afterward, Ahri's gaze was a bit odd. When you asked, you didn't receive any answer.

The second year, February: Your team was cornered by Noxians. You and Ahri were locked in a bitter struggle. Because your body was severely injured, Ahri uncontrollably devoured the memories and life force of the Noxians and your dying subordinates to heal her own wounds.

While you were comforting her, Ahri attacked you, causing you to fall into a coma. When you woke up, Ahri had completely vanished, and everyone, including you, had forgotten all memories related to her. You continued to lead your subordinates in battle.

The second year, May: You successfully drove the Noxians out of the area you occupied, but you always felt you had forgotten something very important.

Irelia sent an invitation at this time, wanting to invite you and your subordinates to Placidium to help her. After thinking about it, you agreed.

Irelia asked when you and Ahri were holding your wedding, and you asked in return, "Who is Ahri?"

The second year, June: Irelia met a person wearing a hood. You saw the fox tail and instinctively chased after them, but you didn't catch them. At the same time, you heard that Kusho had been killed by his prize disciple, Zed, and learned that Zed had established the Order of the Shadow and become the Master of the Shadow, Zed.

The second year, July: Someone told you that the sword in your hand was actually the heirloom Irelia's family intended for her future husband, but the sword had gone missing when the Noxians invaded her home.

The second year, August: You discussed this with Irelia, with whom you were very familiar, and you noticed that Irelia's expression was a bit strange.

The second year, September: A weary Irelia fell asleep while discussing tactics with you. You carried her to the bed and watched over her for the whole night.

The second year, October: You and Irelia led a massive army to defeat the last Noxian-controlled stronghold in Ionia. Because of your participation, Ionia defeated the Noxians a full year earlier than in original history. You and Irelia were hailed as heroes.

However, you discovered some discordant voices.

The second year, November: You decided to lead your troops and leave with Irelia, because in the current Ionia, even though the Noxians hadn't been completely expelled, everyone was already clamoring to be king.

You discovered that the most corrupted organization was the Brotherhood that Irelia had initially formed.

In the twelfth month of the second year, Irelia rejected your proposal, yet she chose to live with you.

In the first month of the third year, Irelia departed, leaving behind a letter in which she apologized and called herself despicable.

In the second month of the third year, you failed to find Irelia, but you found Xayah. At this moment, Xayah looked at you coldly, surrounded by a large pile of farmers' corpses.

You questioned her, and she responded with indifference. You tried to make her turn back, but she declared that you had been enemies from the very beginning, and thus, a battle ensued.

You died.

Before you died, you heard three words.

Heartless man.

"Huh?"

I got hacked to death?

Li Ke wore a look of utter bewilderment.