Chapter 61

The night the new comic book was released, Amy did not read it immediately.

She has a cold.

The reason is probably that the whole department is busy at the end of the quarter, and it coincides with the menstrual period and the sudden change in temperature.

So on this weekend when she was supposed to work overtime, she lay down peacefully in her little nest at home, ate the hospital meal and took medicine prepared by her mother, and slept for a while. She felt much better and had the energy to take out her cell phone.

She lay on her side listlessly with her wrist resting on the character doll next to the tissue box for support. She replied to the message and opened the comic software.

The cover of episode 18 is a dining table scene. The tablecloth is a familiar black night sky with a few stars. It seems that a creature the size of a cosmic nightmare will pass by a corner at any time.

Xiaoman, wearing a Renaissance-style puff-sleeved tight vest, sat facing the screen, holding a silver knife and fork in both hands, with her eyes downcast, looking indifferent and in a trance as if she had lost her emotions.

The "food" on her plate was... tiny chess pieces in different postures and colors.

The grey "Queen" lay alone on the edge of the plate, the white "Soldier" fell across the plate at the position closest to the diners and broke into pieces, the crimson "Bishop" collapsed and shattered into ashes, and the golden "King" was still standing proudly even though it was half submerged in a ball of ketchup.

The purple-black "Chariot" is the farthest away from the other pieces because it has not yet entered the board and is standing next to Xiaoman's hand holding the dinner knife.

There is also a very special "knight" in the plate. It is not in the shape of a common horse head, but a bird. Its base is the only one that is painted in black and white.

It stands between the "soldier" and the "bishop", as if it is performing a prayer ceremony for the dead. However, it is just a chess piece the size of a finger joint, which is far inferior to human tableware. Even with all its sincerity, it can still accomplish nothing.

If you zoom in until only the disk is left on the screen, this can be considered a group scene with a rich story.

To avoid misunderstanding among the audience, there is not only Xiaoman as a human on the title page, but also a waiter standing behind Xiaoman.

He is dressed modestly, with his hands folded respectfully in front of him. His neck and above are not even in the frame, but the color of his hair hanging down is completely different from the plain waiter's attire. His long pink-purple hair is fluffy and soft, the only warm color on the entire cover page, making the scene even more dreamy.

Amy looked at the small chess pieces on the plate and reacted slowly for a long time before she let out a breath of hot air.

The barrage of comments that filled the internet overnight and this morning did not seem like the poor worker who was sick and had to undergo surgery. The screams seemed much more serious than the actual injury.

[Ah! Winchester, you old thief, you really are Pink Star's lackey, right? There's no way to wash away the pure shady smell.]

[Playing cards while offline, and turning everyone into a plate of food as soon as you come back online, you are really amazing, I say]

[If you have any other interesting settings, please bring them up quickly (happy)]

[Now that we have the cards, my suggestion is to expand the game with La Vega, the dealer is a little fox and the thug is a little wolf cub, hehe! ]

[Based on the preferences of the pink star, I'm afraid it will be fast forward to the more exciting Russian roulette, whoever opens it will die...]

[Prophet, I'll kill you! 】

[I can actually see the pride in this tiny chess piece, so cute oooooooooo]

The title page is filled with mystery, but the atmosphere quickly returns to the main storyline at the meeting inside the temple at the beginning of the main story.

The scene of Bishop Minni interacting with the Lion youth Taloya before leaving for the gathering was also included in the painting.

[The big ex-nun mom and the big baby who has grown up, they are very healthy and I feel like I am watching the animal world]

[It turns out that the bishop’s aunt is from the elephant tribe! How cool! (It really is the African savannah haha)]

Afterwards, the church's upper echelons gathered together.

The picture does not depict the faces of all the people in detail, only the half-light curtains, the smooth tabletop reflecting the swaying incense, the cane next to the big and heavy riding boots tapping the floor tiles, the wrinkled hands covered with pale scars and the seemingly delicate pink hands wearing thin gold chains when sharing paper reports with each other, the pocket watch with a diagonal cross on the lid thrown aside when engrossed in reading, and the soft plaid hat with silk flowers crumpled into a ball on the knee.

Comics have not yet evolved to have their own sound effects, but through these distorted storyboards, one can seem to hear many low human voices discussing their opinions, and occasionally there are habitual coughs, complaints, and page-turning sounds.

[Am I reading a comic? Isn’t this a movie…] Someone expressed everyone’s thoughts.

Amy sniffed at her now blocked and sore nose, regretting that she couldn't relate to the smell.

Next, the information focuses on that data.

The comic uses half a page to list the most vivid and clear ones, and the rest is omitted, but it is also amazing enough.

[It turns out there are more than one person causing trouble...]

[I am attacked by the memory of the dead head in the previous episode. I am not feeling well now.]

[I can only say, uh, it's quite creative]

[So crazy, who does he think he is, a righteous user who will do anything to achieve his goal? ]

[Auntie’s definition is correct. He is just a super naughty child. Why should he be so subjective when playing with a bug?]

【Guess, is he seeking revenge for the weak? 】

[The case of the doctor from the Deceiver Clan reminded me of the little fox. If it can be used as a reference, this may also be the revenge of the weak (eyes shifted)]

[…That’s right, these events seem to have something to do with evil spirits and karma.]

[So the subtlety of this matter is that the oracle said that the people who caused the trouble were not the enemies of the temple.]

After Suni's psychological activities, the scene turns to Xiaoman.

She stood there unscathed and looked back. Beside her was the gangster who was being knocked down and restrained by glowing chains, which made him look ridiculous. The surroundings were in a mess, and a drop of drizzle fell on the tip of her eyebrow.

A sudden downpour came, and the traveler crossed the vast wilderness in search of a place to shelter from the rain.

She pushed open the door of the cabin and saw the familiar awning.

Readers who followed her also found this scene familiar.

[What a suspicious way of appearing...! ]

[Wow, this suddenly came over and scared me]

[He has plenty of money, but he always appears in dilapidated houses. It turns out that his character is a male ghost... right? ]

"I clearly told you that you can go to the Chamber of Commerce and register my name. Why not? Are you worried about being asked for a reward? Or..."

"—Because I don't need it."

【Xiaoman, KO! 】

[Sincerity is the best weapon...smile...]

[Your eyes are so beautiful, I'm in love again]

[The second person who came from behind said don't worry, it won't be exposed to the light]

The somewhat strange conversation continued, and the businessman's submissive and proactive attitude made people feel that there was something wrong with him.

[Thinking of the forum saying that he was Xiaoman’s sole promoter… I couldn’t refute it when I saw him laying out the stools]

"You've been watching me." Xiaoman said immediately after seeing his unique hair color.

"No." The other party played dumb.

[Brother, you are facing a human polygraph, so please turn back! ]

[No one cares why he can lie better than his talent? Is it so special? 】

[The kid himself cares a lot...yes, he lied to Xiao Man with his eyes wide open when he first met her]

Xiaoman's concern is reflected in tying up suspicious people.

"Now tell me. Why did you go so far as to approach me?"

[My son! My son! So handsome!!!]

[Woohoo, Lasi has taught the little wolf cub really well. He doesn’t talk too much when he’s in action.]

[The mystery teller is full of lies, his position is unclear and it is very shady. Man, the protagonist and I will remember you (smile)]

The businessman's words of temptation and preparation had little effect on Xiaoman's character, so he quickly changed his strategy and simply showed weakness in all aspects.

[Good fellow, son: Huh? That was a chase? Sorry I was too weak to notice it]

[The pink-haired sister is dead, but her influence is not over yet]

[I have acquired the aura of a big boss without realizing it, Xiaoman——]

[“But I don’t have time to kill another city lord”, don’t be so domineering]

After reaching a tentative agreement and convincing Xiaoman to let him go, he took off his mask.

The comic devotes the left half of the page to show his full body - soft and romantic pink and purple hair, sweet and crystal bright red eyes, and a face as soft and delicate as an ancient god in charge of spring flowers, but with an lingering sense of haggardness.

In this gloomy cabin in the rainy weather, his beauty was like a camellia about to fall.

The right half of the page shows Xiaoman sitting in a chair and looking at him with an appraising attitude. As time goes by, the childish features on her face become less and less.

Now, if she is willing to lower her clear brows a little, she can play the role of a protagonist in a knight novel with a heavy wish to restore his country.

Normally, she might seem reserved when facing kind and enthusiastic people, but at least when observing guys whose positions are unclear and who might be enemies, she would show a momentum that was not inferior to that of the other party.

[The pink and purple ball is really him! I’m shocked]

[My hair looks so soft, I want to bury it in my hair]

[I would like to ask if the absolutely beautiful secrets are the belief of the pink stars, and why the paintings are so beautiful! ]

[It's not certain that he is behind this. Looking at his face, I think he is just a prankster with his own reasons...]

[That’s right, when it comes to villain roles, the pink-haired sister is much more qualified than him.]

[Xiaoman! I have wanted to marry you since I was born! ! ! ]

[So covering up your pretty face is a tradition? Huh?]

[There is a reason why the face is covered with thread... I don't know why this person is like that]

Under the watchful eyes of everyone in another world, the merchant walked up to Xiaoman, lowered his body, and half-knelt to offer his first sincerity.

"Please allow me to reintroduce myself to you in my true form - I am Chen Xing. The so-called Winchester is just a pseudonym for mortals."

He smiled, even turned his head, and weakly placed his cheek against Xiaoman's knees.

Xiaoman was unmoved, but readers who were shocked by her beauty were shocked.

[Good guys are going to fight over a disagreement? It's just a sugar-coated bullet. I'm going to eat you up, eat you up hard! ]

[A new wife has appeared! How can I stop moving forward! ]

[Chen Xing...seems like a name with a deep meaning]

[The case has been solved. Mortals are not worthy of knowing his real name, and certainly not worthy of seeing his face (]

[Awakening: I have been pushing you since before I was born! (Really true)]

[Ahhh what kind of enchanting concubine is this? She even asked Xiaoman if she liked his face! There is a reason why I can’t be the protagonist. I can’t pass this level! ]

"Someone asked me to beat you up. He told me that you would understand when you saw me."

Xiaoman gave the above answer to the question of awakening from the dust.

[Absolutely… Friend: Are you stupid? I’m just on guard against you.]

[My friend sent me a congratulatory message from the other side of the pitch black! ]

[Ahhh, no wonder Belu said he didn’t know her appearance! Who could have thought of that!!!]

[I laughed so hard, my friend, I am afraid of straight balls, but the one who can deal with such tricks is the eternal god! 】

[Foreshadowing recovered——I understand, what the kid meant is that if I find evidence against you one day, I will beat you up immediately, puff puff]

[Our Xiaoman, superpower name: the world's top incomprehension of romance.jpg]

Amy also laughed out loud and her nose was covered with snot bubbles.

As she quickly pulled out a tissue to wipe it, she looked at her phone and thought about the story: it only takes one episode to make a deep impression on a new face, no matter what the impression is. In short, such a work is so enjoyable to watch!

She picked up her phone again and turned to the next page, but the screen suddenly turned black.

It is the Star Abyss that readers are already familiar with, and after the changes, there is almost no false starlight extinguishing.

[You saw him. So I woke up.]

Appearing in this frame is a familiar warm grey eye color.

[You will hate him because of the mission given by your Father. That is the murderous instinct.]

This one gives a flowing, waving texture that resembles the golden mane of a certain being, but with a hint of dark purple at the ends of the black hair.

[You don't like him anyway. That feels good. After all, I share the same goal as you.]

A pair of hands held many things related to the previous article - overlapping cheap ribbons, a bunch of gray weeds, small colorful egg shells with holes punched in them... all in bits and pieces, like a small pile of souvenirs of unknown origin.

Then they turned into colorless flowing water and disappeared completely.

[You have to look at me, always, always look at me...]

[That's it. That's it. Others only admire your clean soul, but I need your attention like a drowning man needs air.]

He raised his head.

Between the loose black hair stood sharp and twisted horns that were definitely not from any living creature, like a horrible prank created by a blind blacksmith with blasphemous intentions. But beneath the horns and black hair, and the pair of warm gray but emotionless eyes, was a familiar face that made one's heart throb at first sight.

[You have to look at me. And then——be replaced by me.]

When “he” finally came into the world, he showed an expression resembling a smile for the first time, and it was so skilled and good-looking, so normal that it was scary.

He was smiling at the nothingness that should be empty, at the "gods" who were peeking at the world from beyond the screen, like a polite greeting.

【……】

【………………】

Amy stared at the screen for a while before she blinked her eyes to come to her senses and wiped the cold sweat from her palms.

[I am stupid...]

【Why, why???】

[I don't know why, I just know that the style of this world has become even more wrong after my friend left. This one and these two are so weird]

[This world is really corrupt, I understand everything]

[But why do you have to look alike...ah! I don't believe I'm the only one who thinks they look alike!!!]

[Why are they so similar?! Why is it like this! Huh?]

[Oh my god, I can’t imagine how Xiaoman would feel when he sees this guy, oh my god]

The so-called person who makes everyone who sees him feel that he looks vaguely similar to her, but... Su Mei.