Chapter 001: I’m the Protagonist’s “Ally”

Under the sparse light of the stars, the bustling university town had fallen silent, cloaked in the calm of the night. It was already 3 a.m., and only those who had reached a state of zen-like mastery could still be battling away at their computers.

Ning Chu was once again sleepless tonight.

He sat at his computer, resting his chin on one hand. He wanted to play a game, but couldn’t focus; he wanted to sleep, but his mind was a chaotic mess. So, he aimlessly clicked through web pages, his gaze unfocused on …