The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 274 The Struggle of Choice

Light erupted around Lu Ling'er, so blindingly bright that she could barely open her eyes. She squeezed her eyes shut, feeling the light penetrate every inch of her skin, as if illuminating her soul completely. She felt as if she were being drawn by some force, her heartbeat accelerating uncontrollably, yet she remained steadfast in her convictions.

"No matter what, I won't give up." She told herself silently in her heart.

Finally, the light faded, and silence returned. Lu Linger opened her eyes, momentarily disoriented by the scene before her. She found herself standing in a pitch-black, empty space, devoid of any reference points, as if she had been detached from reality. The ground beneath her feet was soft and moist, and the air was filled with the faint scent of grass, yet also with a faint, unfamiliar chill. Unease filled her heart.

"Where... is this?" she whispered to herself, looking around but seeing nothing.

Her thoughts drifted back to the past—Yun Junrui's smile, the support of her friends, the years she'd spent with her loved ones. The warmth she once felt now seemed so distant and distant, a sharp pain in her heart. She knew that if she chose to accept this mission, all the good things she had once experienced would vanish, and she would even forget these people and these memories. The person she once loved, the people who had sacrificed so much for her, would vanish from her world.

Lu Linger bit her lip and took a deep breath. "No... I can't give up. I want to go back, back to my life."

When Lu Ling'er regained consciousness, she found herself no longer in the empty meadow, but in a familiar setting. The gloomy surroundings slowly faded, replaced by a simple yet majestic hall. She stood in the center, beside Li Yun, the Lord of the Underworld.

Li Yun, still wearing his dark underworld attire, stood aside, looking at Lu Linger with an unreadable expression on his face. Unlike his previous coldness and aloofness, he now had a touch of human warmth and a rare touch of patience.

"You're awake." Li Yun's voice was low but full of power. "Are you ready to hear my final proposal?"

Lu Linger raised her head, still a bit bewildered, but the fog in her heart gradually dissipated. She didn't need to go through more trials. She already understood that this mission was not only a responsibility given to her by the underworld, but also a test of her choices.

"I'm ready." She took a deep breath and said firmly, "Please tell me, Pluto, what exactly is this mission?"

Li Yun looked at her with a deep gaze, as if he could see through her. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "You will serve as the Judge of the Book of Life and Death in the Underworld. You will be responsible for managing the Book of Life and Death and verifying the reincarnation fate of each soul. You will decide the fate of these souls, and your mission is not a short one. You have two years to fulfill this responsibility."

Lu Ling'er didn't seem overly surprised when she heard this. She had long since realized the importance of this mission, and the responsibilities of a messenger from the underworld were not easy, but she still nodded silently.

However, Li Yun's next words made her heart skip a beat.

"But," he paused, a complicated look flashing in his eyes, "as a price, you will forever lose the memories of everyone you have ever come into contact with—except your blood relatives."

Lu Linger frowned and asked, "Are you saying that I will be forgotten by everyone?"

Li Yun's eyes remained calm, yet with a hint of heaviness that could not be ignored: "Yes, whether it's Yun Junrui, your friends, or even yourself, everyone who has ever been friends with you will forget your existence. Only your blood relatives will retain their memories of you. Including you, you will also forget those who were once close to you."

Lu Ling'er's heart sank. The price was undoubtedly heavy. She had experienced countless pains and struggles, but no matter what, the people and memories she had shared were a part of her life. If she lost all of that, she would never be able to recapture those moments of beauty and pain.

Li Yun seemed to see through her hesitation and said slowly, "You don't have to rush into making a decision. This is the rule of the Underworld and the duty of the Judge of the Book of Life and Death. If you choose to accept, you will complete the mission of the Underworld, and in two years, you will be able to return to your original world and return to your previous life."

"Back to... my life?" Lu Linger was stunned. She looked down at her trembling fingers. She had gradually come to understand that the opportunity given to her by the underworld was not a simple task, but a choice that would completely change the trajectory of her life.

She has come this far, and accepting this mission may help her regain her original life, but she must pay a huge price. She will lose everything, even the people she once loved and her own memories.

"You must make a choice now." Li Yun's voice sounded again, his eyes still deep. "Are you willing to accept this mission, shoulder the responsibility of the underworld, and lose everything in order to return to that world, or choose to give up everything and remain in this new identity forever?"