[The real world]
[Siberian Duck's Livestream]
Today's stream went longer than usual.
After all… Siberian Duck vaguely felt that some kind of climax was about to appear, and did not want to cut it off just like that.
Waking up and heading out from the Goethe Hotel, she ran straight into Nero, who had just gotten up as well.
Then the game screen went black, and a line of large white text appeared:
"You helped Nero tie his hair. Now go meet up with Dan Heng and March."
After that, the game screen returned. Nero, who had appeared as an NPC, was already gone, and the quest guidance updated right on time.
"AAAAAH!!!"
Siberian Duck let out a rough roar on the spot, then beat her chest and stomped her feet as she shouted, "miHoYo! You're hiding things, aren't you! You won't show the good stuff! Aaaah!!!"
[Drying Fish: Just got here, is the streamer a gorilla?]
[Dan-heart Eternal: You really deserve it, miHoYo! You added so many animations, but you slack off right here? You did it on purpose, didn't you?]
[Wind-Boy Solo-Stan: Poor players being toyed with by Old Mi, yet there's nothing they can do. Damn it, why can't tying Nero's hair be shown with an animation?]
[My Pee Is Yellow: This little Nero, just one look from afar clears the mind and refreshes the spirit; seeing his face up close extends one's lifespan; if I could steal a kiss, I would die without regrets; if I could personally touch those strands of hair, even ascending to immortality in broad daylight wouldn't be hard! Damn it!!! Let me… let me touch it! I want to touch it!]
Even though they were angry, the players could not really do anything about it.
Siberian Duck could only rub her tablet, which hurt from her own pounding, and continue following the quest guidance.
After that, everyone gained a bit more understanding of the dream Nero had.
"Nero actually dreamed about Pom-Pom fighting Hook… this imagination… should I say it really lives up to the most imaginative age?" Siberian Duck muttered happily.
This kind of cuteness in such random places always made people smile without realizing it, and feel warm inside.
[I Use Pantene: The funniest part isn't even the two of them fighting, it's how they fought. Nero actually dreamed that Hook was carrying Mr. Svarog… what insane arm strength, little girl!]
[So Handsome I Get Beaten in the Street: That train ramming people was also kind of… would Pom-Pom really be willing to use the Astral Express as a weapon?]
[Aha's Messenger: What if? And look at the Astral Express, it has such strong power, flies through space, so it must be sturdy. Using it to ram people kind of makes sense, and the power might even be huge.]
The story continued.
Siberian Duck controlled the character to meet up with Dan Heng, and after that, everyone met up with Seele.
First, of course, they ran into Sampo instantly chickening out, begging for mercy, and showing obvious favoritism.
"Well, Sampo, look at you, still playing favorites. Showering Nero with praise, huh?" Siberian Duck complained about Sampo in a resentful tone.
[Nero Is My Dad: No choice, my dad is just awesome. Sampo must be sleepy!]
[Glue Guy: If you're sleepy, I suggest apprenticing under Picc.]
[My Pee Is Yellow: If it were me, I'd praise him too. Nero was born to be praised by me. Think about it, if I praise Nero until he's happy, and he rewards me with a bite of delicious food, wouldn't I make a huge profit?]
[My Pee Is Yellow: I'll just tell you this, a being like the little Sword Immortal, even if you brew tea with the skin from his feet, it would still be exquisite!]
[Glue Guy: That's not how you daydream. Also, can you stop using "foot skin" as a term?]
[Gradually Going Bald: By the way, I feel like Nero and Sampo are really good too… these two always give me this subtle feeling that Nero is bullying Sampo a little in all kinds of situations, and Sampo just honestly takes it without getting angry. Isn't that being really doted on? My inspiration is exploding! I'm starting to draw tonight!]
During the discussion afterward, Seele voiced her doubts.
Why did the Trailblazer squad know that Bronya had decided to leave first?
At this moment, Siberian Duck could not help but burst into a "honk honk honk" laugh.
When Nero secretly took photos before, she was enjoying it a lot, and now Seele was completely in the dark, making the comedic effect maxed out.
"So funny, looks like Seele still doesn't know that her heart-to-heart talk with Bronya yesterday was completely photographed by Nero!"
[Azure Sea: At this point I really have to say it, Nero, you are my god!]
[Aha's Messenger: Nero: So shippable!]
[Belobog Wildman: I have to say, Nero really has talent. He knows exactly what's good to ship. And without a doubt, Nero is absolutely a good kid, because not only does he ship, he also knows how to share.]
[Angel Reconstructed Yet?: Not a single moment of annoyance over Seele and Bronya being secretly photographed, because I'm shipping so happily!]
The underground conversation did not last long, and soon everyone returned to the surface.
Sampo, naturally, was gone.
After March was teased for praising the fresh air, everyone started discussing what to do next.
Nero was still obsessed with blitzing straight to Fort Qlipoth.
"As expected of Nero, he really does things directly, charging full force toward Fort Qlipoth." Siberian Duck said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
[I Have a Kirin Arm: Fort Qlipoth: Don't come any closer!!!]
[A Rejected Art Student: Blitz Fort Qlipoth, my god… then I have to ask, do you know how many Winter City Shields a loaf of bread costs?]
[Hunt Aeon: Lan: This kid is direct enough, decisive enough, clean and sharp enough, and even his revenge is single-minded. I like him!]
[Aha Is Not Here: I like him too! Hehe!]
[Jump-Slash Sword Immortal: Nero is straightforward. If you want to jump-slash, then jump-slash!]
[Account Has Been Banned: All schemes and plots are laid bare before a jump-slash!]
After discussing the plan of action, Nero still suggested hiding their identities, and for that he took out masks and even gave everyone code names.
"Wearing masks is fine, but why are all the code names x-Faced x-Dragon! By the way, Nero really is terrible at naming, right? Names like 'Strutting Through the City' or 'Clean Sleeves' actually sound pretty good." Siberian Duck said, half amused and half exasperated.
[Professor: Everyone knows Nero doesn't like nicknames, but to keep everyone from exposing their identities, he still used these kinds of code names. He really… I'm crying.]
[Drinking Alone Under the Moon: But now everyone else has to use these kinds of code names with Nero too!]
[Spank the Duck: Seele's completely confused expression is killing me. She must be thinking, how does this kid have so many ideas?]
[Conscientious Villain: The key point is everyone even agreed to it. How can you all spoil him this much? Spoiling kids too much is bad, they'll break.]
[My Pee Is Yellow: Break? Really? Then I definitely have to charge harder!]
[My Pee Is Yellow: Spoil him.]
[This Master Is Not a Good Person: I transmigrated from another world, and I have to say, this is the moment when some intense music should start playing!]