Chapter 117: Reaching a Consensus in a World Where Only the Little Loli Gets Hurt
Xu Xiaofeng sat in her spot, grumpy as ever.
The card-drawing players continued to draw cards, too scared to rush her. Once she snapped out of it, they’d get a batch of boxes and she would stay grumpy.
The onlookers’ smiles, however, never wavered.
The little loli was upset, and that made them happy.
With the audience loving the drama, they only wanted to see rivers of bl**d.
“It’s been ten minutes! Little Moon and that sister are still inside; they wouldn’t actually be fighting, right?”
“You don’t get it; woman-to-woman feuds always start with words. I bet they’re still trading insults.”
“Little Moon shouldn’t be at a disadvantage; sure, that NPC is pretty, but our Little Moon is no slouch!”
“Uh… in terms of aura, maybe she’s a bit lacking. But I’m still rooting for Little Moon!”
“Don’t worry! With Little Moon’s skills when she’s streaming, as long as she performs normally, she won’t lose.”
The chat in the livestream mirrored the excitement.
Xu Xiaofeng listened to their chatter, her face darkening.
These guys were downright obnoxious!
Then she pointed dramatically, and the loudest player suddenly vanished.
The next moment, a scream echoed from the air.
“Waaaah! Help me!”
“Boom!”
He just happened to fall into an open equipment chest.
With that crash, the chest automatically closed.
“What the heck! Who turned off the lights?”
“Ow! What’s going on? Why can’t I get out?”
Now, the crowd around him fell silent, each person becoming a statue.
Wasn’t there a similar incident back in the 66th Beginner’s Village?
Not that they’d forget; although the little sister was usually cute and friendly, her temper could be quite terrifying…
This scene was captured perfectly by the livestream camera, sending the chat into a frenzy.
“Hahaha! Deserved it!”
“Hey~, we’re in the livestream; Nuclear Bomb Little Sister can’t see us!”
“Right? She can’t exactly trace the wires to find us!”
“Who told me being in-person would be a disadvantage? Streaming is honestly the way to go.”
“Tsk, I was there; I saw the sisters snuggling, and then I could still watch while the livestream went wild?”
“…”
Xu Xiaofeng silently noted down a few names from the chat, her little notebook growing thicker.
While all this ruckus was happening, it didn’t affect the secret discussions of two people on the other side.
As time passed, Xu Xiaofeng’s expression grew more worried, her unease increasing.
It had been half an hour, and they were still chatting. Was her disguise really going to be blown?
Elia knew that Xu Xiaofeng was disguised as Little Wind; if they compared notes, it would be a massive giveaway. While they might not directly connect the dots, a crack once opened would widen quickly.
She really should have been more careful.
Her mind began racing with thoughts of how to respond and explain.
Actually, she could just continue to deny it, and others wouldn’t be able to pin anything on her.
Finally, as Xu Xiaofeng’s anxiety peaked in her mind, the two of them stepped back out of the girl’s secret space.
Xu Xiaofeng rushed forward, “Sister, why were you two chatting for so long?”
“The topic was interesting, so we talked a bit longer. Sorry to keep you waiting.”
Elia ruffled Xu Xiaofeng’s hair.
Xu Xiaofeng looked up, scrutinizing their expressions.
Huh? They looked so calm and gentle. Did… nothing actually happen?
“What were you two talking about?”
“About you!”
Xu Xiaofeng’s heart skipped, her speech stuttering, “Talk… talking about me? What could be so interesting?”
“Haha, just saying you’re very cute, clever, and smart, and occasionally a bit naughty.”
“Huh?”
That string of compliments left Xu Xiaofeng bewildered.
Are those words meant what I think they mean? Why does Elia’s tone sound a bit… off?
Meanwhile, Xu Xiaoyue watched the two’s warm and natural exchange, gazing at the hand Elia placed on the little loli’s head, her eyes shining, nearly crying from joy.
Elia caught her gaze and smiled, “Do you want to ruffle your little sister’s hair? It feels nice!”
““Huh?””
Xu Xiaofeng and Xu Xiaoyue exclaimed simultaneously.
Xu Xiaoyue was thrilled, while Xu Xiaofeng looked stunned.
Xu Xiaoyue: “Can I really?!”
“Wait, when did your relationship get so cozy?”
Elia’s comment made Xu Xiaofeng feel like she was a fun little toy being shared for playtime.
Not only had she become the toy, but it seemed she was also a witness to their friendship.
What kind of play was this?
“Is it not allowed?” Elia gazed at Xu Xiaofeng, her expression a mix of seriousness and playfulness. “You know, I’ve heard what she said you did. That’s not fitting for your role.”
The words sounded scolding, but the tone was more like affection.
But Xu Xiaofeng completely didn’t get it.
No… what did I even do? What’s my role?
Do you mean I’m a downtrodden, unimportant princess of a fallen nation who hasn’t done a thing?
I want to do something too, but I don’t know what! So I can only follow this special mission, right?
I don’t get it, I completely don’t get it.
Thus, she chose to play it cool.
“What you say makes sense; I’ll listen to you, sister.”
And in the next moment, she felt another hand on her head.
The hands moved back and forth, as if grooming a little animal.
Elia smiled at Xu Xiaoyue, “Feels great, doesn’t it?”
“Absolutely amazing!”
Xu Xiaoyue felt ecstatic!
Dreams! Her dreams were within reach!
Suddenly, she remembered something and controlled the panel to close the livestream, then reopened it.
The screen went black for a moment and then reappeared.
In this moment, Xu Xiaoyue and Elia were each playing with the little loli’s hair.
And the little loli looked like she was reluctantly enduring it.
The audience, still confused from the abrupt cutoff, now looked at this scene, utterly baffled.
“Wait… can someone explain what’s going on here?”
“You ask me, I ask who?”
“The big guy on-site, say something!”
“From what I saw, Little Moon and that sister NPC came out, then the sister said something to Nuclear Bomb Little Sister, and now—voilà!”
“So, Little Moon got her spot because she charmed her sister? Just swing the pickaxe well, and the sisters are all yours?”
“Earlier, the chat might have sounded weird and creepy, but that’s the general gist.”
“So, does that mean…?”
“Sister dear! Look at me! I’m even sweeter than Little Moon!”
“Sister dear, tomorrow at East City’s upstairs, let’s grab some tea.”
The chat had changed at lightning speed.
As everyone knows, the ability to be both flexible and firm is the highest virtue for netizens.
