The Yandere Test

“So, Yixiya, have you decided if you want me to test your personality? Though I shouldn’t say this, I actually think your current personality is quite good. At least, I don’t dislike it.”

“Your dislike doesn’t matter. I need Ya’er to like me.”

Yu Lian was at a loss for words regarding Yixiya. Ever since Yu Lian had woken up, Yixiya had been relentlessly talking about changing her personality, wanting to cater to the Second Young Miss’s preferences, and even aiming to become exactly like her.

Yu Lian was completely bewildered.

‘What kind of personality do I even have? I don’t even know myself.’

‘Forget it. Perhaps I can use this opportunity to test that mass of dark energy? I should see what causes it, so I’ll be prepared in the future.’

Yu Lian had a persistent feeling that it wasn’t merely born from internal factors like jealousy or anger. Recalling Yixiya’s smile when she erupted into a murderous frenzy, a shiver ran down Yu Lian’s spine.

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“Then… I’m going to start now, okay?”

“Mm, do whatever you like. I’ll follow your instructions.”

‘Why does this conversation feel so strange?’

Yu Lian shook her head, casting aside any unnecessary thoughts. She cleared her throat and said gravely, “Yixiya, let me ask you first. If you were alone in a room with the Second Young Miss right now, and she was tied up, unable to move, completely at your mercy, what would you want to do with her? Please answer truthfully.”

Yixiya replied without hesitation, “Of course, I’d start by taking off her clothes, kissing her smooth forehead and her soft, fragrant lips. Then, I’d lick her neck and gently bite her ear. After that… after that, I’d…”

“Hehe~”

As she spoke, an unconscious, eerie smirk spread across her face. Her eyes grew hazy, and her expression became crazed, truly frightening to witness.

“After that, I’d kiss every inch of her body, biting off little pieces of her until she was entirely mine. I’d collect her in a sealed jar, holding her close, and we’d live happily ever after, together for all eternity, never to be separated.”

Yu Lian’s arms were covered in goosebumps, her hands and feet turned icy cold, and her shoulders trembled violently. This… this Yixiya was precisely the type of yandere described in the books. She should have realized it sooner. Yixiya’s state—from the extreme adoration in her eyes, crying from love, and even attempting to kill rivals out of love—all pointed to the characteristics of a yandere.

Moreover, Yixiya had previously mentioned she couldn’t control herself. Whenever anything about the Second Young Miss was brought up, her emotions would fluctuate wildly. Especially when hearing bad news, she would completely lose her sanity and descend into madness.

Now, hearing these words and seeing her twisted, sickly smile as she clutched her face, Yu Lian could definitively conclude that Yixiya was a yandere, perhaps even in her advanced stages.

Fortunately, this wasn’t caused by Yu Lian, so she didn’t have to worry about being killed. She raised her hand and, without hesitation, smacked Yixiya on the forehead.

Since Yixiya’s yandere state was triggered by delusion, waking her up was simple. A sharp, external blow to the head would do the trick.

Thwack—

“Who? Who dared to ambush this young miss!”

Yixiya snapped awake as expected. She clutched her forehead, her pupils contracting as she scanned her surroundings. Seeing only Yu Lian, she huffed in annoyance.

“Didn’t you say you were going to test my personality? Why would you hit me for no reason? It didn’t hurt much, but I still have a temper when I’m randomly struck.”

As she spoke, she grinned, revealing cute little fangs that made Yu Lian instinctively want to touch them. Unfortunately, before she could, Yixiya cautiously closed her mouth and backed away.

“If you’re rude to me or try anything untoward again, you’ll get the scissors.”

Yixiya held a pair of scissors, gesturing them at Yu Lian’s chest, seemingly picking out a suitable spot on her clothes.

“Yixiya, don’t you remember what just happened?”

“Remember what? All I know is that you want to take advantage of me, that you have ill intentions towards me. You have Ya’er, yet you still dare to lay your hands on me. You’ve got quite the nerve.”

‘It seems the yandere state leaves no memories.’

Yu Lian had reached a firm conclusion.

“Yixiya, the test continues. Treat me as the Second Young Miss. I want to see your next actions.”

“You… you want me to treat you as Ya’er? You wish! You really do have ulterior motives towards me, and you want me to perform intimate acts with you!”

“Yixiya, I’m serious.”

“I’m serious too! You’re not Ya’er, not in any way!”

“Then do you still want the Second Young Miss to like you? If you do, then follow my instructions. I have a way to make the Second Young Miss fall for you.”

There was only hope, but the probability was uncertain. Yu Lian employed a small trick. For her own safety, and for Yixiya’s sake, this test needed to be precise. Only then could she properly diagnose and treat Yixiya’s yandere condition.

“Make Ya’er like me? Can you make her accept me?” Yixiya excitedly grabbed Yu Lian’s right hand. She seemed to have completely forgotten her concerns about Bai Muya’s chastity, focusing intently on Yu Lian.

Yu Lian looked down at her captured hand. Yixiya’s hand, unlike those of Lingyi or the Second Young Miss, was strong yet soft and boneless, slightly cool to the touch. It was incredibly comfortable, making her reluctant to let go.

“Yes.” She gave an affirmative answer, her gaze unwavering. “If you cooperate with my test, I promise to be your inside agent, helping you win over the Second Young Miss. With me assisting you, even if the Second Young Miss dislikes or rejects you, she will slowly fall for you.”

If the Second Young Miss were out of the picture, Yu Lian could then focus solely on Bai Lingyi. This plan was truly a double blessing.

“Alright, I promise you.”

“You’ll be my inside agent from now on. If we succeed, I will consider you my best friend, or an even closer confidante. The doors of the entire Yi Manor will always be open to you.”

This was a personal promise from the Yi Manor’s Young Miss, a future heir and head of the Yi family. Anyone would be moved by such an offer.

Yu Lian, being a commoner and a mortal, was naturally swayed. Being on good terms with the Yi Manor could only benefit her. If things worked out with Lingyi in the future, they could easily elope, couldn’t they?

“Then, a pleasant cooperation?”

Yu Lian subconsciously hooked her finger into Yixiya’s palm, then immediately realized how flirtatious the gesture was. Fortunately, Yixiya was in high spirits at the moment and didn’t seem to mind her lighthearted action.

“A pleasant cooperation indeed.”

The two exchanged smiles.

Yixiya straightened herself, and after a moment of internal struggle, she took a deep breath to calm herself. She nodded and said, “I’m ready. I’ll now hypnotize myself into seeing you as Ya’er. If things go wrong, remember to shout and wake me up. I’ll come to my senses immediately.”

Yu Lian nervously swallowed. ‘Will I be dismembered by her?’ She remembered Yixiya’s earlier words—that twisted act of collecting someone in a jar. Things could go very wrong.

But the arrow had already left the bowstring; there was no turning back. She had to see it through. Besides, she genuinely wanted to know what would happen next.