The Cannon Fodder Character in Four Infinite Flow Novels
Bai Jin, a seemingly unremarkable name belonging to a quintessential otaku, harbored a deep fascination for infinite flow novels. Among the myriad authors in this genre, one particular writer stood out, captivating Bai Jin's attention to the point of obsession. He voraciously consumed the author's entire published works, a collection of four grand tales within the infinite flow universe.
The first of these literary adventures chronicled the journey of an ordinary player steadily climbing the ranks to ultimately claim the coveted number one position. Bai Jin found himself thoroughly enjoying this narrative of growth and triumph, his enthusiasm succinctly captured in the words.
"Like it, continue."
The second book offered a different flavor, immersing the reader in the exhilarating experience of a max-level player effortlessly crushing dungeon bosses. This power fantasy resonated deeply with Bai Jin, eliciting a simple yet emphatic declaration of adoration.
"Love it to death."
The third installment ventured into darker territory, depicting a max-level boss unleashing destruction upon the world and mercilessly碾压ing (crushing) weaker beings. While acknowledging the increased gore, Bai Jin's fascination remained undiminished, his response being.
"A bit bloody, still love it to death."
Finally, the fourth book presented a stark contrast, focusing on the trials of a seemingly delicate and pitiful character, a master of 'green tea' tactics, navigating their way to victory. This unusual premise piqued Bai Jin's curiosity, prompting him to think.
"How strange, let's take a look."
However, before he could even finish the latest update of this intriguing new book, reality took an unexpected turn. Bai Jin awoke one morning to the unsettling realization that he had somehow been thrust into the very fictional worlds he so avidly read, destined to play the role of a minor character within the author's infinite flow narratives.
A disembodied voice, identifying itself as the System, delivered a stark and unambiguous directive.
"Your mission is to play a minor role. When you are told to die, you die; when you are told to live, you live. You need to go to four filming locations."
And just like that, Bai Jin's life transformed into an endless cycle of fleeting appearances and predetermined fates.
In one moment, he might find himself as a malevolent and dim-witted villain, his purpose solely to be trampled underfoot by the protagonist.
In the next, he could be a beautiful madam, tragically ensnared by the allure of a monster.
One instant he was a formidable dungeon boss, designed to torment protagonist number three.
And the next he was an irritating and troublesome teammate for protagonist number four.
As Bai Jin was repeatedly subjected to the cycle of life and death, death and life, a sense of numbness began to creep in. Yet, amidst this bewildering existence, strange occurrences began to unfold. He witnessed protagonist number one inexplicably engaging in combat with protagonist number two.
He found himself inexplicably nestled in the embrace of protagonist number four. And to his utter astonishment, protagonist number three, a figure of immense power, was shedding tears.
It was at that moment that the perplexing truth finally struck Bai Jin: the four separate worlds from the novels had somehow merged, their borders indistinct and their stories interwoven. This sudden understanding sent a wave of unease through him as he clearly remembered his own past antics within these now-combined realities – a series of rather unconventional and often chaotic shenanigans.
With a dawning sense of impending doom, Bai Jin could only utter a resigned sigh: "Oh no, it's over."
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This is the unlikely tale of a minor character, blessed (or perhaps cursed) with the inability to truly die, who, through a combination of apathy and reckless abandon, inadvertently manages to throw the entire infinite flow world into disarray.
The central dynamic focuses on a melancholy and apathetic, lazy and unambitious (often described as a "salted fish"), socially awkward, and cold beauty, paired with a male lead who has a split personality, is multi-faceted, and dominant ("gong").
The protagonist's sole desire is to live a laid-back existence, occasionally putting in minimal effort to complete tasks. However, much to their surprise and perhaps dismay, all the protagonists from the merged worlds find themselves inexplicably falling in love with them.
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TOC
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50