The screen was quickly turned off, becoming a patch of pitch-black darkness.
It didn't show Lu Mingming the outcome, nor did it reveal the cause and effect of all things, as if she had only been shown a fragment.
The small cub in Lu Mingming's arms withdrew its gaze, a hint of boredom in its eyes. It obediently curled up in the bag to rest.
The edited video was unwatchable; it was better to sleep.
"Why have you stopped talking? Are you sad because your so-called good friend is getting engaged? Or are you standing in someone else's shoes, watching your own cub deceive you?"
The little girl playfully twirled a braid on her shoulder with her finger. She genuinely wanted to see the other person lose their composure.
"Has anyone ever told you? You talk too much."
Lu Mingming lifted her eyelids, unfazed.
"I already noticed something was off with what you said."
"Oh, really?"
The little girl deliberately drew out her voice.
"Then do you know that besides Orlan Nar being the heir to the Alliance, the little Samoyed beside you belongs to the Bai family.
That family is quite formidable on Xingfu Planet. It's said that their most prized possession, Morian, was one of the developers of the Star Network.
Do you also know this piece of information?
At the very least, one of the little stars beside you... Hahahaha, it must not feel good to be deceived until now!"
The little girl's voice tightened, as if squeezed forcefully from her throat, carrying a trace of malicious intent.
"Aren't you curious? So many unprecedented geniuses are coming to your side, or is there something more to gain from you?"
The little girl's words were like a thrown boulder, making it difficult for Lu Mingming to breathe, gradually creating a suffocating sensation.
A surge of uncontrollable complex emotions welled up from the depths of her heart, like wandering in a vast, boundless desert with no way out.
"...I've discovered it all."
"Then why did you let them stay by your side for so long!"
The little girl's words were impassioned, igniting a nameless fire in the listener's heart.
This fire spread like mist, trapping Lu Mingming within it, making it impossible to escape.
The emotions that had just subsided within Lu Mingming surged back, transforming into a faint annoyance.
"Do you have anything else you want to say? If it's just more nonsense, then I have nothing to talk to you about."
"Interesting, you really don't react. Well, alright!"
The little girl hugged herself with a hint of helplessness, as if she truly found the game uninteresting.
"If you've figured things out, you can come find me at Xingfu Royal Academy. When you arrive, I'll give you a signal.
I hope that in the future, we can fight side by side and become good teammates in overturning the rule of the beastmen."
The little girl blinked, appearing somewhat cute and playful, no different from an ordinary cub.
"After saying so much, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll do my best to answer."
"Your body... does it belong to you, or...?"
Lu Mingming brought up a question that had no relation to the current conversation, surprising the little girl.
The little girl was clearly closely connected to the so-called Witch Clan, displaying a maturity far beyond her years, and had even won a joint operation with Gudefen through her own abilities.
Lu Mingming believed that even the most talented cub from the Nine-Tailed Fox family could not achieve this.
"Well, this true body does belong to a cub of the Nine-Tailed Fox family, but it was voluntarily sacrificed to me as a body for awakening. What do you think, isn't it great?"
The little girl twirled in the air, her white skirt fluttering like a blooming flower.
"You know, these children are not valued and have been subjected to torment since childhood. I helped her find liberation, so it can be considered a good deed."
As she said this, the little girl's voice completely vanished, replaced by the voice of an old, unpleasant person.
"Hahahaha!!!"
The little girl's frenzied laughter echoed through the Alliance's great forest.
As the sky curtain gradually receded, the strange crimson color returned to the deep night. The shadow projected by the little girl slowly dissipated into points of light, but the purple smoke lingered in the Alliance's great forest for a long time.
Lu Mingming's expression was vacant, her eyes cast down, lost in thought.
The little girl's words kept echoing in her mind, her sanity shattered by the truths revealed.
Lu Mingming's expression suddenly became extremely grim, growing more and more unfathomable.
Although she had had some inklings, the moment the truth was revealed, her heart couldn't help but tremble violently.
The little cub in her arms reached out and touched Lu Mingming's cheek, tilting its head to observe her emotional changes.
"I'm fine."
Lu Mingming forced an unpleasant smile, shaking her head.
"Suddenly I realize that even after knowing what I expected, I still find it a bit hard to accept. But this means I don't have to work so hard to earn money to support them, right?
Besides, they've never harmed me. They've always accompanied me as cubs, encouraging me, comforting me... sometimes they eat a bit too much."
Lu Mingming muttered to herself while constantly moving, placing the little cub back into her bag.
She shouldered the bag and headed for the exit.
"Do you think I should go find them now?"
Lu Mingming stopped, cupping the face of the little cub in her arms.
"You're not also a big shot in disguise, are you!"
Lu Mingming's eyes were serious. The tip of her finger gently pinched the little cub's face, which was more tender than tofu, quickly leaving a faint red mark.
The little cub stiffened, its expression unchanged, as if it didn't understand what was being said.
"Actually, I don't mind. Just tell me your identity."
Lu Mingming muttered to herself and continued walking.
"Naughty cubs, bad cubs, to not tell Big Sister in advance! Now I suddenly don't feel like seeing them!"
Muttering all the way, she emerged from the forest. The outer perimeter was clear, with no guards in sight.
Only a faint blue energy shield remained, about to dissipate due to the lack of energy supply over time.
"They must have left?"
Lu Mingming looked around. Suddenly, a call came from afar.
"Lu Mingming Streamer!! Lu Mingming Streamer!! I finally see you come out!"
A staff member ran over, taking off his hat and mask to reveal a shiny bald head and a familiar face.
"We've been waiting for you here for a long time. We thought you were captured by Gudefen's forces before."
"So it's you. What do you mean by captured?"
Lu Mingming's face turned serious, the lingering illusion making her extremely worried.
The bald man explained earnestly:
"During the competition for the crystal token this morning, some teams' fights caused cubs to get injured. All viewers protested, demanding that the contestants be transferred for questioning.
Currently, the Xingfu Planet team has not reported any injured personnel, so you don't need to worry too much."
I see.
Lu Mingming breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that they were alright.
The bald man hesitated for a few seconds and asked:
"Do you know we are Star Sea Travelers? Our team is leaving today.
The tea you like was found on an island, and there are many other treasures there. Do you want to join the Star Sea Travel with us? It's very exciting."
The bald man had not given up on "kidnapping" Lu Mingming all along.
"Where is your boss?"
Lu Mingming asked casually. Didn't they usually appear as a duo?
"He, he!"
The bald man's voice trembled. He thought of how their boss had continuously used his mental power to search for Lu Mingming's location in the Alliance's great forest, until he was exhausted and transformed into his original form.
The bald man touched his shiny, bald head.
"He sustained a slight injury and has now reverted to his original form. He will gradually return to his normal appearance as his mental power recovers."
The bald man stammered.
"When you go over later, please treat him as my boss's nephew and give him some face as a man."
After saying this, the bald man clasped his hands together in a plea.
"Please keep this a secret and treat him as a cub. Otherwise, I'll be in big trouble."
Lu Mingming's distress eased, and she couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile, nodding in agreement.
This person was too honest, a rare unfaithful subordinate.
"So don't worry about it too much. Do you want to come with us? We'll cover food, accommodation, and transportation! Oh wait, for food, you might have to trouble us, haha!"