Chapter 1: Do You Admit Your Guilt? I Admit You’re a Fool!
“Gurulu…”
The early morning sunlight was blocked by the curtains, and the faucet at the sink washed away the foam from the toothbrush cup.
Wen Han spat out the water in her mouth, casually tied her hair into a ponytail with a rubber band, and left the bathroom.
Unlike before, Little Yuan was not at home today, so she didn’t have to hide her tattoos.
She wore a loose-fitting short-sleeve shirt and only black lace underwear on the lower half, just enough to be covered by her shirt. The dark ankle socks perfectly accentuated her pale ankles and legs as she busied herself during her own time.
With her daughter gone, Wen Han didn’t bother to cook breakfast and simply grabbed a bottle of recently opened milk from the fridge.
Just as she opened the bottle, she suddenly frowned: “I almost forgot.”
After saying that, she put the milk back and skillfully returned to the bathroom for a hot shower.
After putting on a sanitary pad, wearing sports pants and a jacket, Wen Han donned her pink helmet and lazily stepped out while yawning.
…
Ding!
She received her delivery and modified the order information.
“Who is it? Buying milk tea so early in the morning.”
Leaving the milk tea shop, Wen Han, as a delivery girl, rode off on her little electric scooter, but while waiting for the traffic light, she heard a familiar voice again.
“Wen Han, what a coincidence?” the delivery guy flashed his big white teeth, “This is our fourth encounter this week, right? Star River City is so big; don’t you think we are destined?”
“Hmm.” Wen Han lazily replied without turning her head.
“By the way, I think I saw you at the mall a few days ago. You were with friends, right? But I think you are even prettier than your friends!”
“? … Oh.”
“Um… It’s so hot now; aren’t you afraid of heat stroke wearing something so thick?” The delivery guy took off a small fan from around his neck, “You can borrow this!”
“Not interested.”
Wen Han twisted the throttle and disappeared like the wind.
“Not interested?” The delivery guy was bewildered, and it wasn’t until he heard a honk behind him that he suddenly realized, “Wen Han, we’re going the same way! Wait for me!”
……
Creak!
She finally arrived at her destination, a place she had never delivered to before.
“I need to hurry; another order is about to be late!”
Wen Han rushed up the stairs and scanned a few seconds before locating 707 on the address.
Knock, knock, knock! Knock, knock, knock!
“Hello~”
She softly knocked on the door, which surprisingly opened swiftly.
“Hello, here’s your… hmm?”
The door fully opened, revealing a familiar figure leaning against the wall by the entryway, wearing a faint smile as if waiting for her.
“… It’s you?” Wen Han was somewhat astonished.
The person in front of her was the guy who had a blind date with Lin Na yesterday, named…
“Da Hai?”
“… Lin Wu Ju.” Lin Wu Ju’s smile abruptly faded, “Also, not all who study black magic are bad people; take me, for instance, I’m a good person.”
“I’m not interested in that.” Wen Han placed the milk tea on the shoe cabinet, “Just don’t get close to Lin Na.”
“I won’t harm her.” Lin Wu Ju spread his hands, “How about being friends?”
“Showing your true nature?” He looked honest and simple yesterday but had completely changed today.
Wen Han laughed coldly: “You have to be at least eighteen centimeters to catch my interest. Do you have that?”
Lin Wu Ju awkwardly smiled: “Of course.”
“Really?” Wen Han rolled her eyes, “Then why don’t you go to the West for some scriptures?”
Saying that, she turned to leave. Lin Wu Ju immediately raised his hand helplessly: “Hey, you…”
Thinking of something, Wen Han stopped abruptly: “If you feel upset, you can give me a bad review. Anyway, I’ve encountered plenty of unrefined men.”
“What a clever move, using retreat as advance; if I give you a bad review, wouldn’t I be the bad guy?”
“Hmph.” Wen Han laughed coldly and stepped away.
“Wait!”
“?” The shout from behind didn’t stop Wen Han’s pace; instead, she quickened her steps.
As her figure gradually disappeared, Lin Wu Ju’s smile finally darkened: “Miss Wen, don’t you want to know who sent you the letter?”
Wen Han suddenly stopped, pausing for a second: “How do you know that?”
“I said we would meet today.”
The automatic sensing lights on the floor dimmed, plunging them into an eerie silence.
A moment later, Wen Han turned abruptly: “You’re the pervert who broke into my house?”
The one who had been contacting her with the black envelope was him?
So that means…
“Your blind date with Lin Na was also your plan?”
“Sort of, though there were some unexpected events, nothing serious.” Lin Wu Ju shrugged, his expression gradually changing, “Let me formally introduce myself. I am Lin Wu Ju.”
“I don’t care what you’re called!” With a frown, Wen Han suddenly approached, “What exactly do you want?”
“Didn’t the letter explain it clearly? You and I are both members of the Dark Magic Realm, and I want to work with you.”
“Work together?” Wen Han snorted coldly, rolled her eyes and calmed down, “What kind of cooperation?”
“If I’m not mistaken, you currently don’t belong to any organization, right?” Lin Wu Ju picked up the milk tea from the shoe cabinet, “This is for you.”
“Thanks, but I don’t drink cold things.”
“Is that so?” Lin Wu Ju put the milk tea down, “I’m the head of Recycling Station 777.”
“Recycling Station 777…” The signature on the first letter was just this, and Wen Han suddenly looked up, “What kind of organization is this?”
Lin Wu Ju smiled slightly, waving his hand.
In an instant, the entire building began to crack, as if the fragments of burning paper were collapsing.
Within seconds, Wen Han found herself in another place.
A dim, dark, eerie, and terrifying location filled with various strange and bizarre parts hanging around.
She remained expressionless: “Is this Recycling Station 777? So what do you want to do?”
“I want you to be my assistant.” Lin Wu Ju stepped up to the central throne, “Wen Han, you don’t belong to any organization, and you have no affiliations. If you encounter members of the Light Magic Society, do you know what will happen?”
“Light Magic Society?” Wen Han scanned him coldly, “Do you enjoy keeping things mysterious?”
“That’s right.” Lin Wu Ju smiled helplessly, “If you join us, you can receive the protection of the Demon King, and you won’t be isolated when facing the Light Magic Society and other organizations. That’s a group specifically dedicated to exterminating and capturing black magicians. Without any power to rely on, you won’t be able to escape your fate.”
“Is that so? I seem to have never encountered them.”
The other party might be trying to trap her; Wen Han was not the kind of naive child who would believe everything someone says.
“You’re quite lucky.” Lin Wu Ju leaned back in his chair, “But from what I know, members of the Light Magic Society have recently established a branch in Star River City, and their numbers are rapidly growing. It won’t be long before you realize I’m speaking the truth.”
Wen Han was silent for a few seconds: “I’m curious, why did you choose me?”
“I’ve been observing you for a year.” Lin Wu Ju smiled calmly, “That’s why I know you don’t belong to any side, and I saw… your encounter with members of the Light Magic Society.”
“…… Didn’t you say the Light Magic Society specializes in exterminating and capturing black magicians?”
“Yes, but sometimes there will be exceptions, depending on the situation.” Lin Wu Ju shrugged, “But you should know, not every member of the Light Magic Society behaves this way. Many times… once they find someone studying black magic, they will hunt and search for them.”
“Your words didn’t convince me.” Wen Han shook her head after considering for a few seconds.
First, she couldn’t determine if what the other party said was true or not.
Would she really believe everything a stranger told her?
Even if it was true, it wouldn’t be so simple; at least she needed to figure it out first.
“If you have no other reason, then I’ll take my leave.”
Glancing at Lin Wu Ju, Wen Han turned to leave, only to find she didn’t know how to exit this place.
“You’re an exceptionally talented black witch; I hope you join us.” The voice came from behind her.
Wen Han sighed and turned back: “How do I leave? Don’t force me to take action.”
“Join us, and you can receive a monthly salary that you can spend freely.”
“……” Wen Han’s impatience halted suddenly, “Oh?”
Money?
“Let me ask, exactly what kind of organization is Recycling Station 777? Be specific.”
No one would run away from money. Since she couldn’t leave now, Wen Han simply looked at him and continued to inquire.
“Black magic originated from the Demon Realm.” Lin Wu Ju stood up, “To some extent, we are all subjects and servants of the Demon King.”
“Sorry, I won’t be anyone’s servant.”
Wen Han’s expression remained blank, but a thought suddenly arose in her mind.
Could it be that becoming a black magic girl was the Demon King’s plot?
The signature on that letter was from the Lord of Darkness… was the Lord of Darkness the Demon King?
Lin Wu Ju on the other side remained calm, standing with his hands behind his back and continued, “Every year, during the months of July, August, and September, the gates of the Demon Realm are forcibly opened, and all souls escape. But souls are the source of the Demon King’s awakening power, and the task of Recycling Station is to retrieve all the souls to awaken the Demon King completely.”
Wen Han’s lips curled: “Sounds like a villain from a novel.”
“No, we just have different stances.” Lin Wu Ju waved his finger.
“But what can I help you with?”
One doesn’t receive rewards without merit; how could a “newcomer” like her gain their “favor”?
Wen Han didn’t believe it very much.
“There are many black magicians; why pick me?”
“I said, because you’re very suitable.” Lin Wu Ju looked up, “You have an innate evil aura that is quite captivating.”
“Can I take that as your confession? If so, then I refuse.”
“That’s the rebellious spirit! Your ‘innocent malevolence’ gives you a charm that others cannot possess.” Lin Wu Ju closed his eyes, “Moreover… five years ago, after the gates of the Demon Realm opened, for some unknown reason, they have never closed again. Therefore, countless fleeing souls have emerged, causing Recycling Station to be established, spreading all over the world, hence the Demon King needs more helpers.”
Five years ago?
Wen Han’s first reaction was to wonder if it was related to her, but she transformed four years ago, which seemed off.
“I still don’t understand.” She hesitated for a second at most, “The Demon King should be quite powerful, right? Since you’re his subordinate, you must not be bad either; isn’t it easy to kill someone?”
“That’s illegal.” Lin Wu Ju boldly declared, shocking her with his words.
