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**Party A (Employer)** - **Unit Name:** Hell's On-Earth Negative Emotion Collection Office - **Legal Representative (Principal):** Lilith **Party B (Employee)** - **Name:** Gu Fan - **Gender:** Male - **Age:** 25 According to the "Hell Contract Specifications," both parties, adhering to the principles of inequality, involuntariness, and coercion, mutually agree to sign this contract, comply with its terms, and acknowledge that it serves as the basis for resolving disputes. **I. Contract Duration** Effective from January 9, 2024, until December 31st of the 100th year after Party B's death. **II. Job Description** 1. According to Party A's needs, Party B agrees to take on the role of 'Program Developer' and voluntarily becomes the legal representative of 'Reverse Heaven Game Company,' assisting Party A in game development and harvesting human negative emotions. 2. Party B must adhere to Party A's job responsibilities and requirements, improve personal professional skills, and complete tasks on time, with the required quality and quantity, as per Party A’s design plans. **III. Working Conditions** 1. Party A provides Party B with a 50-year lifespan. 2. Party A grants Party B the identity of the legal representative of the human company 'Reverse Heaven Game Company,' facilitating game development. 3. Should 'Reverse Heaven Game Company' lack sufficient funds for the development of the next game, Party A will provide the necessary development funds. **IV. Working Hours** As agreed upon by both parties, Party B consents to execute a 'Standard Working Hour' system, specifically from 9:00 to 17:00 on workdays. If Party A requires overtime due to work reasons, Party B must comply unconditionally. **V. Labor Remuneration and Company Profit Distribution** The basic salary for 'Reverse Heaven Game' employees is 80% of the highest base salary available in other human companies. Profits are distributed as follows: 1. 70% of the month's net profit: For subsequent development and promotion expenses. 2. 5% of the month's net profit: As a bonus for Party B. 3. 25% of the month's net profit: For company operational expenses (this fund can be used for any company expense other than the previous two). **VI. Contract Termination Conditions** 1. By mutual agreement, the contract can be terminated. 2. The contract automatically terminates if Party B's company, 'Reverse Heaven Game,' becomes the most valued game company in the human world. **VII. Breach of Contract Liability** If Party B violates the contract, Party A will reclaim Party B's remaining 'lifespan.' **VIII. Other Matters** Any matters not covered by this contract shall be handled in accordance with the "Hell Contract Specifications." **Attachment:** "Hell Contract Specifications" (Total: 114,514 items) **Party A:** (Seal) Hell's On-Earth Negative Emotion Collection Office **Party B:** (Signature) Gu Fan —————— "With this, the contract is concluded!" Lilith, beaming with delight, accepted the quill and contract from Gu Fan's hand. The contract was extensive, trailing from mid-air to the ground and curling over several times, akin to a long-unclaimed receipt from a convenience store's cashier. As for Lilith, she appeared as a rebellious schoolgirl in the human realm, despite being a formidable demon. She sported gray twin pigtails, adorned with gold inverted cross hairpins, wore a black T-shirt with red bloody patterns on the upper body, denim shorts with frayed edges and silver-white pendants on the lower body, mismatched over-knee socks, and thick-soled boots with black and white skull patterns. Though she exuded an illusion of 'cuteness' when indulging in fries and cola, Gu Fan knew too well that her true nature was that of a deceitful, terrifying demon from hell! "To think my life as a reincarnator has barely begun, and it’s already ending..." Gazing at the 'game design draft' provided by Lilith before him, Gu Fan lamented internally. Indeed, he was a reincarnator. This place was a parallel world akin to his previous one, set in the imperial capital of 2024. As a highly skilled programmer, Gu Fan felt he could accomplish great things. However, before his reincarnation was complete, his soul was intercepted by Lilith. "Hello, reincarnator. Surely you don't want your reincarnation to be exposed?" Gu Fan's soul, unable to enter the body of a native, was thus coerced into signing this demonic contract. The contract stipulated that Lilith would grant him fifty years of life, and in return, he must work for her, writing code and developing games. But why had hell ventured into such a sideline? Lilith elaborated as follows: "Oh gosh, it's frustrating to even mention! “Hell was doing just fine, with traditional business continuing successfully, but changes over recent years caused a shift. “A bunch of top executives from big companies died and somehow hoodwinked Lucifer into a stupor after descending to hell. "Things like synergy, engagement, coupling, alignment, empowerment... “Old Lucy really believed there were significant issues with hell's organizational structure, insisting on implementing 'flat management' and exploring 'new business models.' Now, even high-level officers like myself must personally manage affairs, and all demons, including me, have been burdened with a slew of targets! “These targets can't be met through traditional business alone, so I’ve had to adapt and attempt large-scale harvesting of negative emotions through games.” Thus, this peculiar company, 'Reverse Heaven Game,' was established. While officially the legal representative of the company, Gu Fan was in reality a powerless programmer, utterly shackled by the demon contract. He must rigorously adhere to Lilith’s requirements in game development; defiance would swiftly result in the revocation of his lifespan! Superficially, the contract terms seemed appealing. As the president and chief designer of 'Reverse Heaven Game,' Gu Fan could earn a monthly base salary of 8,000 and 5% of game profits as a bonus, along with corresponding prestige and social standing. If 'Reverse Heaven Game' fortuitously became the most valued game company in the human world, he could immediately liberate himself from the contract and regain his freedom. However, can a demon's contract lack a trap? This contract was replete with pitfalls, the gravest being that if the game fails to generate profit, everything beyond the monthly 8,000 base salary is a mere hollow promise! Lilith's inaugural game project was titled 'Hell Trajectory.' The game’s core narrative involved a weakening seal on the Gates of Hell, allowing powerful demons to pour forth. Players, embodying armed soldiers, must journey from human cities to the Gates of Hell, tracing the path of demonic invasion, vanquishing demons along the way, and ultimately sealing the gates. On the surface, it appeared to be a typical FPS (First-Person Shooter) game. Yet a closer look revealed a stark disparity between the humans played by players and demons controlled by AI! The players’ arsenal consisted of standard FPS weapons like the Desert Eagle, AK47, 98K, AWM sniper rifles, and so on. Conversely, the demon armory could only be described as “absurd.” Weapons like 'Inferno Gatling,' 'Apocalypse Cannon,' and 'Plague Grenades' were all available. These weapons featured massively enhanced attributes—rate of fire, lethality, attack range—completely overshadowing the players’ conventional arsenal! Additionally, the Demon AI was exceedingly formidable. According to the design plan, Lilith programmed all demon AI to the highest level, meaning their reflexes and shooting accuracy could overwhelmingly surpass most humans; even professional players would find it difficult to feel in control! Gu Fan had no doubt that if the game were developed strictly to these specifications, most players would likely retreat in frustration after encountering the first minor demon in the initial stage. The game’s pricing model was equally baffling: priced at merely 18 yuan, with a two-hour trial before purchase. It was clear that Lilith had no intention of profiting from this game; her sole aim was to entice players swiftly and harvest negative emotions! These games wouldn’t lead to profit or garner reputation. 'Reverse Heaven Game' would become synonymous with shovelware production, and Gu Fan would be vilified as a top offender in the gaming community! As for meeting the contract termination condition of 'Reverse Heaven Game becoming the most valued game company in the human world,' such a dream was forever unreachable. Thus, as Gu Fan lamented, his life as a reincarnator had barely commenced before it was already nearing its premature end. (First-time novice author writing a book, please support it a lot!) (End of Chapter)