The Abusive Novel System Pleads with Me to Resign
Chapter 134

Shen Ying noticed that he was still thinking about dessert at a time like this, yet she didn’t ignore his complaint. Instead, she instructed someone, "Give him a serving of dessert before he gets back to work."

Her unexpected leniency left Lien momentarily stunned, and he immediately grew wary, eyeing Shen Ying. "Since when has the warden been so considerate toward prisoners?"

The crown prince scoffed. "It’s definitely laced with something. Go ahead and eat it if you want to suffer."

Lien turned to him, musing, "How do you know so much about this? Have you suffered before?"

The crown prince instantly recalled the scene of being force-fed soda, and his gaze toward Lien turned murderous.

Lien paid no mind, simply staring at the apple pie brought over by the kitchen staff, his expression conflicted.

Nearby, Lu Yu also wore a grim expression. "Warden, she’s hard to deal with."

"Breaking the usual patterns is one thing, but this is just reckless. Does she really not care at all about the chaos in the prison?"

Even the crown prince couldn’t point out any obvious flaws in Lu Yu’s setup. He said solemnly, "If we can’t figure out her intentions, things will get messy."

"Her motives, principles, stance, what she cares about—it seems we’ve misjudged all of it."

"If it weren’t for the psychological evaluation she underwent before taking over the prison, I’d suspect she has self-destructive tendencies, given how little she cares about responsibility or consequences."

Lien shook his head. "Probably not. She’s quite invested in profitable ventures, doesn’t deliberately incite conflicts, and shows no interest in managing the prison. She doesn’t seem mentally unstable."

Then, frowning at the apple pie, Lien scooped up a bite with a spoon and ate it.

He flashed a smile toward the warden as a gesture of gratitude before continuing, "So, what now? This plan failed, and given the warden’s style, she’ll definitely hold someone accountable."

"The one who started the fight was that minotaur, and everyone knows you put him up to it. The warden isn’t like the previous one you mentioned—she doesn’t need evidence."

At this, Lu Yu’s expression darkened. He glanced toward Niu Xi, who was already restrained.

Most prisoners would be sent back to work, but a few would be made examples of as warnings.

Lu Yu sighed. "Niu Xi won’t betray me, but he’s in for a rough time."

Shen Ying, of course, had no idea about their conversation. Why had she been so accommodating, readily giving Lien dessert?

Because even an idiot could tell the three of them had instigated the incident. But Shen Ying had thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle and saw no harm in rewarding them for it.

It was just a shame they hadn’t joined in, remaining aloof like bosses watching from the sidelines.

But Shen Ying wasn’t in a hurry. Right now, her priority was tasting the chocolate ice cream.

By then, Niu Xi had already been taken away by the robotic guards, and Shen Ying had left the dining hall.

Prisoners causing trouble would naturally face punishment.

Of course, this was an era that preached human rights—ironic, given how openly genetic modifications were performed on countless people from the junk planet before they were shipped off worldwide.

The previous warden had been strict but not cruel, typically punishing inmates with solitary confinement.

Niu Xi wasn’t afraid in the slightest. With his thick skin, a few days in isolation meant nothing, and even a beating would barely register.

So he remained relaxed—until he realized the guards weren’t taking him to solitary but to the simulation pod.

Instantly, he thought of the tattooed bald guy who still strutted around the prison flirting shamelessly, and his face paled.

No… it couldn’t be.

Just then, the warden walked in and saw Niu Xi strapped into the simulation pod’s chair.

The man’s vitality was strong, his body temperature higher than average, and his clothes were already half-dry from the brief time since the fight.

Now he looked disheveled, his clothes torn, with minor wounds scattered across his body.

Despite his unease, Niu Xi met the warden’s gaze with defiance.

Shen Ying smiled. "I heard you threw the first punch. Care to explain why?"

Niu Xi would never rat out Lu Yu. He sneered, "He was ugly and got in my face, so I hit him."

He braced for a beating, but to his surprise, the warden nodded in agreement. "That’s understandable."

"Especially in a place like the dining hall—ruining everyone’s appetite. Your method was a bit impulsive, but I can’t blame you."

Niu Xi was dumbfounded, wondering if he’d misheard or if she was mocking him.

He glared. "So how are you gonna punish me?"

"Let me tell you, if you think I’m like that spineless bald guy, weak enough to get swallowed up by a fake life, you’re dead wrong."

"Bring it on. Even in a simulation, I’m no pushover."

Shen Ying believed him. The simulation pod blurred prisoners’ memories but didn’t change their core personalities.

Those with strong wills and unshakable resolve wouldn’t just roll over, even if thrown into dire straits.

She raised a hand, signaling him to calm down. "Why would I punish you?"

"I said your reasoning makes sense to me. If it’s justified, I won’t hold you accountable."

"On the contrary, you gave me quite the show and opened up a lucrative business opportunity. Instead of punishing you, I’ll reward you."

Niu Xi remained wary. "What’s the warden getting at?"

Shen Ying said, "You’re quite skilled at inciting riots."

"Don’t look at me like that—I mean it as a compliment. I watched the footage."

"You picked your targets perfectly. Once you struck, others jumped in, and you subtly guided them to accidentally hit bystanders—who just happened to have grudges with those people."

"Normally, a fight between two guys just draws a crowd. But you instantly calculated the entire social dynamic around you and turned it into a full-blown brawl."

She stepped closer, admiring his steel-like muscles. "You’re an expert at triggering chaos. That’s a rare talent."

Even though Niu Xi distrusted her, he couldn’t help feeling a stir at her words.

His greatest pride wasn’t his brute strength or combat skills—those came from genetic experiments.

Contrary to his brutish appearance, he wasn’t a reckless idiot. He excelled at creating chaos to escape tight spots.

That was how he’d survived the violent heart of the junk planet.

Until now, only Lu Yu had recognized this ability, and Niu Xi had always seen him as the only one who truly understood him. But the warden had seen through him at a glance.

Shen Ying noted his conflicted expression and added, "I don’t care why you started the riot, who put you up to it, or what your goal was."

"But from now on, you’ll use this skill when I say so. Understood?"

Niu Xi’s eyes widened as he scoffed, "Did I hear that right? The warden isn’t telling me to stop causing trouble—just to follow her orders when I do."

"Like the warden herself would ever stir up a riot," he muttered.

Shen Ying nodded casually. "Of course. A prison that’s too peaceful isn’t exactly ideal."

Niu Xi didn’t understand her meaning, but he instinctively tested the waters. "And if I refuse?"

Shen Ying replied, "No reason to refuse. You’d be working for the prison’s top authority, doing what you’re already good at, and getting rewarded for it."

"Anyone who disagrees must be trying to steal my right to incite riots—and that crosses a line."

"People like that need a reality check. For example, a hundred years alone in an empty cell."

"No matter how strong their will, they’ll come out with no desire for power struggles."

Niu Xi’s expression turned horrified, his gaze flickering with fear as he looked at the warden.

She was threatening him—if he refused, Lu Yu would suffer, subjected to inhuman cruelty.

Swallowing hard, Niu Xi surrendered. "Fine. I’ll look forward to seeing what rewards you have in store."

Shen Ying smiled. "You won’t be disappointed."

With that, the simulation pod’s helmet clamped over his head, and Niu Xi instantly lost consciousness.

When he awoke, he found himself in an empty room, his memories hazy.

Just as he tried to recall, thick vines surged from the ground, coiling around him.

Startled, Niu Xi struggled, but the vines showed no aggression.

Their touch was soft, almost like human skin, warm yet sinuous as serpents.

Soon, his limbs were bound, and the vines’ tendrils explored every inch of his body.

Their inhuman dexterity, shifting between gentle and firm, seemed to read his every sensation.

A flush spread across Niu Xi’s face as he gasped in confusion, "Stop—!"

But his body betrayed him, reacting with undeniable honesty.

The vine’s tip circled the cherry atop the chocolate, twisting as if trying to pluck it free.

Yet even as the cherry glistened with tears, it held firm, forcing the vine to wander elsewhere.

Outside the pod, Shen Ying watched the ruined chocolate melt, its heat translating into pleasure within the dream. Occasional low, ragged moans escaped Niu Xi’s throat.

She asked her system, "Got any vitality pills? I can’t keep up with this long-term."

The system nearly sobbed in frustration.

When Niu Xi finally awoke, drenched in the vines’ slick residue, the aftershocks left him dazed.

His vision cleared to reveal the warden standing before him.

Face burning, he stammered, "You—you—!"

Shen Ying cut in, "Relax, no memory suppressants for you. This is just one of many rewards."

Niu Xi bristled. "Who’d want a reward like that?!"

Shen Ying feigned surprise. "But among prisoners, satisfying X desires is always the top request."

"Unless you’d prefer a real partner over simulated ones? I thought bulls liked grass."

Niu Xi’s face flamed crimson as he fled in humiliation.

By the time he reached Lu Yu in the mech core workshop, his blush and lingering arousal hadn’t faded.

Lu Yu took one look and understood. "You suffered," he consoled.

"That woman’s a sadist who gets off on humiliation."

"But don’t take it personally—you’re not alone. She did the same to me. That’s why I abandoned the plan to win her trust."

Lu Yu had meant to comfort Niu Xi by sharing his own ordeal, but Niu Xi’s reaction stunned him.

"What?! Boss, the warden humiliated you too?!"

Lu Yu froze, studying Niu Xi’s expression with sudden dread.

Wait—wasn’t he…?

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