New Character Card

[Executors within the Odd Jobs House likewise possess the protection of its rules and the authority to create things from nothing.]

[The host may use the owner's authority to grant or revoke this power.]

[Would you like to revoke Firefly · Sam's authority?]

"No, I was just surprised."

Yu Wuyi declined the option. Come to think of it, it made sense.

As an executor of the Odd Jobs House, it was only natural for her to enjoy the House's authority.

Still, he felt a little resentful.

"System, just how many things have you been keeping from me?"

[The system has never deliberately concealed anything from the host.]

[The system will answer any questions asked by the host.]

[If the system were to tell the host everything it knows, the time required would be impossible to estimate.]

"That does seem right."

Yu Wuyi thought about it and found that it was indeed reasonable, so he stopped dwelling on the matter.

He turned to the system instead.

"I still have one unused character card draw, right?"

[Yes.]

[Would you like to draw a new character card now?]

Yu Wuyi glanced at Firefly, who was drinking milk tea, and a confident smile appeared on his face.

Today was a good day—perfect for drawing cards.

"Yes."

[Drawing character card...]

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn the character card: Acheron (Raiden · Keeper of the River of Oblivion · Mei)!]

Whenever he drew a new character card, the system would automatically have him assume the role, allowing Yu Wuyi to gain an initial experience of the character's abilities.

Firefly, who had been drinking milk tea, suddenly sensed an eerie presence and hurriedly turned to look.

Yu Wuyi's body was steadily becoming illusory, violet lightning coiling around him.

A ripple of Nihility slowly spread outward.

"This presence..."

"So the manager is portraying her this time."

[Note: All executors know about Yu Wuyi's abilities and will not question them.]

Violet lightning and Nihility—Firefly immediately thought of the woman she had fought before.

After all, aside from her, Firefly had never seen a second person wield both powers at once.

Sure enough, after becoming illusory, the white figure abruptly shifted to violet and gradually solidified.

Tap. Tap.

Accompanied by the crisp sound of long boots touching down twice, a tall, graceful purple-haired figure landed leisurely.

Her light violet eyes held serpentine pupils. Her white-and-purple gradient coat bore purple cloud-and-lightning patterns, while a black, form-fitting corset wrapped around her full chest. Flame patterns were also imprinted upon her round left thigh.

"So this is Acheron..."

Yu Wuyi's voice had become that of an unruffled, mature woman, and her tone was exceedingly calm.

He was actually happy to have obtained such a powerful character card.

If he were in his own body right now, he would undoubtedly be beaming with joy.

But while portraying Acheron, he could not do that.

It was not because he was sad or anything else. He simply did not have it in him.

That was right. He could smile now, but it would only be a movement of the body. Even if he did so, there would not be the slightest ripple in his heart.

Everything felt utterly meaningless.

"So this is what it feels like to lose one's emotions..."

His heart felt hollow.

Yu Wuyi lowered his gaze to the greatsword in his hand and slowly drew it.

With every inch he pulled free, his hair turned a little whiter.

Blood tears also began to flow uncontrollably from his right eye.

A ripple of Nihility spread outward from him, turning everything it enveloped black and white.

At the same time, memories filled with mountains of corpses and seas of blood began surfacing in Yu Wuyi's mind.

Those were the people he... or rather, Acheron herself had personally laid to rest.

And the countless wills they had left behind.

"Whew~"

Yu Wuyi let out a breath of stale air. These things had affected him quite deeply.

Once he sheathed his blade, those memories immediately receded like the tide.

Name: Acheron (Raiden · Guardian of Lethe · Mei) (Yu Wuyi)

Age: Nihility

Cultivation: None

Martial Soul: None

Identity: Senior Executive of Wuyi All-Purpose House

He had become a Senior Executive. It seemed that one's strength in their original world also affected their status in the All-Purpose House.

But as an Emanator of Nihility, Acheron undoubtedly qualified.

After another wave of distortion, he returned to his own appearance.

His mind suddenly felt much lighter, and his emotions had returned as well.

He held his head, still feeling somewhat dazed.

"From now on, when I take commissions, I should avoid drawing my sword whenever possible."

"Losing my emotions alone would be manageable, but that form puts far too much strain on the mind."

"If I use it too often, I might end up with mental problems."

Thinking of this, Yu Wuyi could not help but sigh again.

"Is this the price of power, or simply an unavoidable choice?"

"She actually lived in that state all this time. No wonder she became the sole Emanator of Nihility."

Firefly ran over with a worried expression, looking at him anxiously as she asked, "Boss?"

Because of the memories from earlier, Yu Wuyi's face was somewhat pale.

But it was nothing serious. A little rest would be enough.

Still, seeing the concerned girl before him warmed his heart.

In his previous life, he had merely been an ordinary single man. The cost of marrying and raising children had been far beyond what he could afford.

So he had barely interacted with women. If he truly met someone who made his heart stir, yet could not make her happy, he would not have been able to bear that sorrow and helplessness.

But this life was different.

Not only did he possess the power to protect everything, he also possessed endless possibilities!

So this time, he would no longer be afraid.

"I'm fine."

Reaching out to ruffle the girl's soft, smooth hair, Yu Wuyi said affectionately, "Calling me Boss is too distant. From now on, just call me Wuyi."

Firefly enjoyed the boy's gentle touch and revealed a sweet smile.

"Wuyi!"

"I'm here."

The two simply smiled at each other.

Before long, customers began arriving one after another.

Although the All-Purpose House did not need tidying up—everything would return to normal with a single thought from Yu Wuyi—

personally serving tea and water to the customers still felt more sincere.

However, he only intended to do such things himself. Firefly only needed to sit at the bar and prepare everything for him.

Yu Wuyi was very possessive. He would not let someone he liked serve others.

Not even if it was just bringing them tea or water.

As long as he liked her, it would not matter even if she were merely a decorative vase. After all, he himself possessed power that surpassed the entire world.

The All-Purpose House seemed especially lively today. Many people were whispering among themselves.

Their gazes shifted back and forth between him and Firefly at the bar.

Clearly, they had also noticed that there was one more person in the All-Purpose House today.

And she was a girl around the same age as the proprietor. Their gossiping hearts were already blazing fiercely.

They all began discussing whether she was the proprietor's wife or something similar.

Yu Wuyi naturally had no opinion on the matter. As long as they did not say anything too excessive, they could gossip all they wanted.

Besides, Firefly's current status really could be considered that of the lady of the house.

"Wuyi!"

Firefly called out, signaling for him to look toward the door.

Yu Wuyi turned his head and saw a white-haired old man walk in while gnawing on a chicken leg.

PS: Chapter 34 received a warning because the kiss scene was too intense, so it was changed into its current form. Please forgive me.

Also, for everyone's reading experience, the two daily chapters will be updated at 23:00 every night from now on.