Guo Xiaoxiao: What can we do? I don't mind them, but I'm worried about their safety. When I left, the tribe was in turmoil; many orcs had gathered in the north. If even one of them managed to break in, it would be disastrous.
[System: It's alright, you have Randy. He's a 5-star ring orc, so he's not affected even though you're not paired with him. Wolf beasts are natural warriors; they're loyal and skilled in battle. Don't worry.]
Randy's ability to hold the fort was merely a drop in the ocean; he alone couldn't withstand the throng of people.
Guo Xiaoxiao: Why did my beast mark disappear? Miksen told me to be sincere, but I never wanted to break off my bond with them. What method did Carlos use? He erased all the beast marks.
[System: He has a lot to say about him, you'll get to know him slowly. He and Arthur both have leadership qualities, but their styles of doing things are not quite the same.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: I really want to remove the beast mark that belongs to him; I can't stand him anymore.
[System: Calm down. The orcs of the Forgotten Continent are out there. You've turned Carlos into someone even worse than an ordinary orc. Do you want to end up like the females outside? Most wandering orcs are inhuman.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: That's why I didn't do it. Last time I was in a fit of anger and about to make a move, Carlos stopped me.
[System: There is another way to help Arthur and the others restore the Star Ring. You need to find the White Crystal and use it to help Arthur and the others restore it.]
It's Bai Jing again, no matter how hard you try, you just can't find it!
Guo Xiaoxiao: I'm locked up here, where am I supposed to find Bai Jing? Should I ask Carlos to help me find her? Even if he were to help me find her, he wouldn't let me give her to Arthur and the others. System, please just conjure up three of them and deliver them to them.
[System: You're really dreaming! I'll point you in the right direction and show you where Bai Jing is, but you'll have to find out for yourself.]
Guo Xiaoxiao was a little annoyed: Fine, having a direction is better than having no direction at all. You tell me where it is first, and I'll run out and look for it.
[System: In the ocean, at the deepest part of the ocean, at the very bottom]
Guo Xiaoxiao: The sea?? You want me to go into the sea? Can I even go down there? What about other places? Let me find somewhere else.
[System: No, currently the only place where white crystal cores can exist is in the deep sea, and the sea is vast, so you won't find it in a short time. Let's talk about it when you get to the beach.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: I'm going crazy, how am I supposed to get it?
[System: Let's see how things develop when we reach the bridge. Carlos won't let you go; you're surrounded by enemies.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: Let's not talk about that anymore, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. Let me ask you a different question. I died in a plane crash, so how did this suitcase travel through time with me?
[System: You didn't die in a plane crash. Your memory is messed up. The soup Carlos gave you was problematic, making you confused and altering your memories of Arthur and the others while it was taking effect. That's why you were able to easily break off your partnership. Anyway, don't overthink it. I'll go find you some help elsewhere. In the meantime, just rest well. Carlos won't do anything to you anyway.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: So you're just going to watch and not tell me?
[System: I only found out after you drank it, otherwise I definitely would have told you.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: I don't believe it.
The system was shut down.
After resting for two days, Guo Xiaoxiao felt much better. The pain from the healing spell had subsided, and after Carlos fed her several bowls of herbal soup, she thought it was the medicine working.
Even the traces/marks/prints are gone.
Carlos was pleased to see that Guo Xiaoxiao was in good spirits.
"Xiaoxiao, are you still angry?"
Guo Xiaoxiao was furious and never spoke a word to Carlos again after that incident.
Guo Xiaoxiao was furious and never spoke a word to Carlos again after that incident. Even when Carlos wanted to feed her, Guo Xiaoxiao refused, thinking, "I'm a grown woman, do I need you to feed me!"
She turned her head away in a huff, pretending he was dead and completely ignoring his existence.
Carlos was somewhat embarrassed and could only lower his stance. He was confident that he could get Guo Xiaoxiao to pay attention to him today.
He said
Do you want to go out and have some fun?
Guo Xiaoxiao then looked up at Carlos, her eyes flashing with doubt and confusion. Why was he suddenly being so kind?
Carlos knew that Guo Xiaoxiao suspected her, so he didn't disturb her and waited quietly for her reply.
"good"
Guo Xiaoxiao nodded
She really should go out for a walk; she's been feeling too stressed lately and needs to let off some steam. If she could get a chance to escape, that would be even better.
Upon hearing Guo Xiaoxiao's agreement, Carlos's lips curled into a slight smile, and he made her a new animal hide to wear.
The weather outside was neither too hot nor too cold, and Guo Xiaoxiao's outfit was just right. Carlos carried Guo Xiaoxiao on his back and led her out.
As soon as the castle doors opened, a stench assaulted the senses.
Guo Xiaoxiao almost vomited, covering her nose and looking ahead, only to see excrement everywhere along the roadside, and many corpses.
What's going on?
Carlos seemed to understand what Guo Xiaoxiao was asking and explained to her, "I didn't order them to manage it; they've always been used to being free and undisciplined."
Guo Xiaoxiao paused for a moment, then pinched her nose and said...
"But we have to make them clean too. Beast City has turned into a shit city. Can't you smell it when you go in and out every day?"
Carlos was used to harsh environments; as a child on the Forgotten Continent, he often saw these orcs being unclean, urinating and defecating everywhere, and mountains of corpses.
He is a very clean person, but he always wants to know what others do.
Carlos's management philosophy is: do everything I tell you to do, and I'll reward you appropriately; your personal conduct is none of my business.
You're going to abuse/mistreat females, fight with others, and steal their things without a care in the world.
He is guaranteed to be the most authoritative person; the others don't care, and there is no government management.
"I'll have them clean it up later."
Carlos promised
Along the way, the two encountered orcs who nodded and bowed to Carlos, who was leaning on Hayao.
Their gazes didn't linger on Guo Xiaoxiao for long, knowing her special status and that she was now Carlos's female, so they were very respectful.
The area outside the city was still a scene of devastation.
Due to long-term neglect, many plants and animals have withered, and occasionally a few rotting corpses can be seen.
Carlos led Guo Xiaoxiao to a place far from the wilderness, deep in the forest, to a stream, quiet and secluded, without any danger. He had already warned the beastmen not to approach this area today.
The air is fresh with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers.
This comfortable and pleasant environment is what Guo Xiaoxiao likes.
There's a feeling of being reborn.
Guo Xiaoxiao got off Carlos's back, squatted by the river, scooped up a handful of water, took a sip, and found it cool, sweet, and invigorating.
Carlos stared intently at her.
Guo Xiaoxiao noticed his intense gaze. She turned her head and glared at him. What kind of look was that? If you keep looking like that, I'll beat you up.
Do you like it here?
Carlos asked directly
Guo Xiaoxiao was silent for a moment, then nodded. It was far worse than the valley Cang Jue had taken her to, but at least it was better than the impenetrable beast city castle.
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