Behind the scenes of the show.
Chief Director Guo Tao listened to Nie Junfeng's analysis, his eyes fixed on the Coin of Whimsy lying still on the screen, as if silently mocking them.
His vision blurred, and he collapsed limply into his chair, utterly defeated.
"The cat... is... gone... again..." he muttered, his voice thick with despair and a dull ache of frustration.
After barking orders for so long, he felt mentally and physically exhausted. But he k...
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"The answer is simple."
"Because the live stream footage we're seeing—"
"—is fake again."
"After her initial manipulation was exposed, Cifera silently executed a second alteration."
"She's showing us the 'vanishing magic' she wants us to see."
Little Ya's explanation instantly jolted everyone awake.
[What?! ! ! !]
[Again... it's fake again?!]
[I get it now! Same trick again! Round two!]
[Holy shit! Cifera's hacking skills are god-tier!...
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"But~"
"Cifer" winked mischievously.
"I think this footage is too precious to keep to ourselves. Sharing the joy is better than savoring it alone.
"So, I've thoughtfully edited together a highlight reel for you. I'll send the package to the Production Team later.
"I'm sure your 'shining moments' will be greatly appreciated by the audience. After all, you both worked so hard for this performance!
"No need to thank me~"
Nie Bing: "..."
Lin Zhiyuan: "......
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[Holy shit! Another massive twist? Cifera's really screwed this time!]
[Little Ya's such a terrible teammate! She just threw Cifera under the bus!]
[Are you dense? Who told you Little Ya was Cifera's ally? She's clearly on the Pursuit Team's side. With her brains, she couldn't possibly be unaware that this would screw Cifera over, right?]
[Ha! The Cat Fans are stunned this time! Bet you didn't see that coming—a god-tier spectator barging in!]
[Chase Fans, stop gloati...
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[The Lei Gang who was arrested is the real Lei Gang.]
[Security Guard 'Cifer' is Cifera in disguise.]
[Nie Bing and Lin Zhiyuan have long been under Cifera's control.]
[The voices of Nie Bing and Lin Zhiyuan you heard earlier were all impersonated by Cifera.]
Boom—! ! !
These four sentences detonated like mental bombs, exploding directly in the minds of every viewer.
[Little Ya?! Is that the same Little Ya, the prophecy queen from last time?! She...
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"My name is Hyacine, nice to meet you," Hyacine replied with a smile.
"What an adorable name!" Pela blinked her eyes, her pupils sparkling like stars. Hyacine then added, "Pela's name is very cute too~"
Visibly, Pela's chest seemed to be pierced by an invisible arrow. She clutched her heart and staggered back two steps, her cheeks flushing red.
After exchanging names, the two girls quickly grew closer. With Hyacine's permission, Pela began calling her "Little Hyacine" — af...
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In the Mountain Tiger's cave, the two groups faced each other with swords drawn and crossbows raised, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife.
The thunderous roars of the tiger reverberated wildly within the semi-enclosed cave, colliding against the walls and amplifying the heart-stopping intensity of the sound.
Yet the meaning behind these roars remained utterly baffling.
Prison? What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Ke Lu frowned at the cryptic word.<...
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Deep within an unnamed cave, an eerie silence reigned.
The five students landed one after another. Though unharmed, the moment they regained their footing, they sensed the bone-chilling wrongness permeating the surroundings.
This was only natural. In the peril-laden Secret Realm, a single misstep in choosing a landing point often meant deadly peril—a lesson learned instinctively.
Moreover, the place was cold and damp, the air thick with an overwhelming, nauseating stench o...
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Within the Lost Woods, the earth finally succumbed to the relentless strain and collapsed, fulfilling the worst expectations.
What shoddy construction caused this mountain path to be so dilapidated? Ke Lu thought.
Her feet suddenly found empty air, and a violent sensation of weightlessness seized her. Uncontrollably, she plummeted downward along with the collapsing earth and rock.
The wind roared in her ears as shards of stone scraped painfully against her cheeks.
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Within the Lost Woods, Ke Lu's words hung in the air, momentarily freezing the surrounding forest.
Hundreds of pages of Secret Realm strategy guides, complete with memorized maps and complex route calculations, seemed to flow effortlessly from Ke Lu's lips.
If someone could truly memorize such a vast amount of information with a single glance, it would be no different from the legendary photographic memory.
Shi Lei and his companions shared the same thought almost simultaneo...
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Lost in the Lost Woods, Bai Yu leaned against a massive tree, a blade of grass dangling from his lips. He gazed up at Ma Fei perched in the branches. "Sigh... guiding newbies is such a pain. I have to carve out time to teach them. I'm exhausted."
Bai Yu stretched languidly. "I wonder what those two are up to outside, probably having the time of their lives while we're stuck here."
The "two" Bai Yu referred to were the other two team members who hadn't entered the Secret Realm.
...
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Liu Shanhe was naturally unaware that the live stream audience was already cringing on his behalf.
He signaled Zhang Hong and Feng Chiyu to keep a close eye on "Lei Gang" while he personally called the Production Team to confirm the arrest, even putting the call on speakerphone.
The reply he received was unequivocal:
"Old Liu... we... we can't confirm whether the arrest was successful... because we also can't confirm whether the Lei Gang you arrested is actually Contestant C...
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Liu Shanhe's words hung in the air, but Lei Gang didn't immediately respond. He lowered his head, clenching his fists, lost in thought.
Liu Shanhe didn't press him, silently waiting for "him" to accept the reality of his defeat.
A strange hush fell over the scene.
As dedicated Cat Fans, Liu Ruyan and Li Zhanting shared similar feelings: overwhelming shock and a hint of disappointment.
Liu Ruyan frowned slightly, her fingers twisting together unconsciously.
Co...
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While everyone was puzzled by Cifera's unexpected move, the fact that Nie Bing and the others didn't intervene suggested there must be a reason behind it.
Thus, everyone continued to watch intently.
The One-Eyed Cat Coin soared through the air, reaching its apex before plummeting back down.
Cifer timed his move perfectly, reaching out to catch it. But whether due to nerves or lack of skill, she nearly missed the catch.
The near miss startled the entire crowd, who feare...
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No one had anticipated that after Lei Gang's forceful rebuttal, Nie Bing would respond with such calm confidence.
Could she have truly foreseen Lei Gang's—no, perhaps... all of Cifera's reactions?!
What method would she use to prove the authenticity of these recordings?
At that moment, everyone fell into a tacit silence, waiting for "Nie Bing's" proof. Even the Bullet Comments in the live stream had dwindled to a trickle.
Lei Gang stood frozen, his mouth aga...
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"It seems Minister Lei has finally remembered," Nie Bing's voice rang out, as cold as ice.
"As you suspect, the projection device is none other than the One-Eyed Cat Coin you picked up on stage, at the exact spot where Cifera vanished!"
Boom!
This declaration detonated like another bombshell, leaving the audience and the live stream viewers stunned.
Liu Ruyan instinctively rubbed her fingers together—the very fingers that had once held the exquisite Cifera C...
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If there's a Rite of Descension, there must also be a Rite of Parting.
Another day passed, and Hu Tao arrived at the Jade Chamber, accompanied by a somewhat familiar-looking man.
"Hu Tao, the 77th-generation Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, reporting for duty at Lady Ningguang's summons! Ah, the Jade Chamber is even more magnificent than I imagined!" Hu Tao declared with a beaming smile.
Qin Yu already knew from Ningguang that she would be inviting Hu Tao to discuss...
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Let's rewind time slightly and shift our perspective to Hyacine. The commercial district was much closer than the Library, and she arrived after only a short walk. What's noteworthy is that Anaxa was also on his way at the same time, allowing Hyacine to clearly sense their simultaneous journeys.
For every step Anaxa took, she needed one and a half, or even two steps.
In other words, if their phones had step-counting apps, even though they covered the same distance, Hyacine's final...
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Kiritsugu Emiya executed a tactical roll into the security room, his finger poised on the trigger, ready to fire at any moment.
But the room was empty. Kiritsugu had prepared himself for magical traps, but all he found were several brand-new monitors glowing softly, displaying standby screens.
Just then, the telephone on the desk rang. Kiritsugu cautiously picked up the receiver.
"Welcome to the game, Hero of Justice. It's called the Trolley Problem—I'm sure you're familia...
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"Maiya, we have a new quest."
After repeatedly confirming the room's security, Kiritsugu Emiya activated the shielding devices before sharing the mission details with Maiya Hisau.
"Our target this time is the person in this photograph."
Maiya took the photo. It showed a young woman with vivid red hair lounging languidly on a sofa, her bare feet casually toying with a pair of high heels on the floor. Maiya couldn't shake the feeling that it looked like a private boudoir shot....
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"Such a troublesome Noble Phantasm! One King in this world is more than enough!" Caster Gil glared at his Archer self, a strange sense of displeasure creeping over him.
"You're the imposter here, you faker!" Archer Gil retorted, never one to spare his own feelings. He'd even berated his Fifth Holy Grail War self, let alone this one.
Caster Gil suddenly realized this version of himself knew Jiang You. Their mutual animosity was palpable, and Jiang You had even vowed to defeat him a...
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Early the next morning, Navia began preparing for her outing.
"Ugh... damn it, I was too excited last night and barely slept a wink," she mumbled, rubbing her drowsy eyes in frustration.
But Luna would be arriving soon, and there was no time for sleeping in! She needed to be fully prepared.
First, her outfit... she probably didn't need to change. Luna had said she loved this ensemble, and Navia herself adored it too. It just took a while to put on.
"Come to think of it...
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[The Film Theater Was Packed—And the Subject Was a Phantom Thief?
Yesterday, the film directed by Lady Furina and starring Ladies Clorinde and Luna finally premiered at the Film Theater after overcoming numerous obstacles.
Producer: "When the sea surged and flooded the tapes, our hearts nearly stopped. Fortunately, we managed to complete the project in the end."
The theater was packed on opening day, and audiences showered the film with praise.
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Though Furina no longer needed to worry about other women stealing Luna away, another concern crept into her mind.
How can I better control Luna?
Not that she wanted to restrict every aspect of Luna's life—she simply wished Luna wouldn't worry her by recklessly diving into danger without a word...
And, of course, refrain from philandering.
Anything else was beyond her concern, beyond her jurisdiction.
How can I achieve this? Furina sat in the ...
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A surge of hot blood rushed to Lei Gang's head, his face flushing crimson as he roared into Liu Shanhe's phone, his voice cracking with fury:
"Lies! Absolute slander! How could I possibly go to the women's restroom?! Officer Nie Bing! What... what do you mean by this?!"
"Nie Bing" ignored Lei Gang's furious outburst, her tone remaining terrifyingly calm:
"Words mean nothing without evidence. Observe the evidence! This is another surveillance video I've recovered."
The ...
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Nie Bing's cold, analytical reasoning confirmed everyone's suspicions:
"I've verified the footage from the women's restroom using my methods. Even until Cifera appeared at the press conference, there was no sign of her exiting the restroom.
"Therefore, I have reason to believe that Cifera 'controlled' her... no, perhaps even earlier, during her conversation with this female reporter!
"The reporter's identity has been confirmed as Chen Luo, a journalist for City Express
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Top floor of the Starry Building, at the press conference venue.
Upon hearing Nie Bing's words, Liu Shanhe first exchanged a meaningful smile with Lei Gang before replying to Nie Bing:
"Police Officer Nie Bing, I've put you on speaker. Minister Lei and the Starry Security personnel here can all hear you.
"Have you found any clues about Contestant Cifera?"
"Yes!"
Without hesitation, a clear and assertive voice identifying itself as "Nie Bing" came through...
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After exchanging greetings with the two "old acquaintances," "Cifer" clapped her hands with a beaming smile.
"Alright~ With my power and your physiques, you'll likely 'wake up' in about an hour.
"Keep track of the time yourselves~ And remember to act convincingly! The whole nation is watching!"
She specifically addressed Lin Zhiyuan on the sofa:
"Little Lin, if you're confused, just ask Little Bingbing! She's an experienced 'veteran actress' after all!"
Hearing t...
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"Keep it professional, no noises now~ You wouldn't want netizens saying your acting is worse than Little Bingbing's, would you?"
Fuck! A scholar may be killed, but never humiliated!
Could Lin Zhiyuan really lose to Nie Bing's atrocious acting?
No way!
Unable to shout aloud, Lin Zhiyuan could only curse inwardly, venting his rage.
Cifera!
The security guard named Cifer was actually Cifera in disguise!
Sh...
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Neither of them argued. They simply followed Robert to their new residence in the Arcane Federation: a brand-new house he had just purchased.
Finally, Robert handed the keys to Anaxa, who seemed more reliable than Hyacine (who looked too delicate), bowed to them, and said, "Please feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything. I'll take my leave now."
Anaxa nodded, accepted the keys, and unlocked the door. The two first stored their luggage in their respective bedrooms. The...
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