"The founding day of your House of the Hearth is coming up, isn't it?"
The one asking this question was none other than Chiori.
Luna, surprised, asked, "How did you know?"
"Just now, Lynette and Lyney came by and asked me to relay a message to you: 'Father' is returning soon, and the founding day is approaching. They hope you'll come back for the gathering."
Chiori said casually, then sighed.
"If they have something to say, they should say it in person. I'm not y...
2025-09-28 19:30:35 +0000 UTC
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"Damn, SAM looks so cool! Can I borrow that mech for a spin?"
Despite being the enemy, Little Bear couldn't help but fawn over SAM's dashing appearance.
[One minute! I need all the specs on that mech!]
[If I could pilot that mech, I'd become the sunniest, most outgoing guy ever!]
[Speaking of which, who's inside that mech? Male or female? Will they be added to the gacha pool?]
[Who cares about gender? I want it! (creepy smile)]
[What if it's a beautiful gir...
2025-09-28 19:30:16 +0000 UTC
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Meanwhile, elsewhere...
"Hmm... Am I back in the Reverie Hotel?"
"Unexpectedly smooth..."
At the Reverie Hotel—Dream Realm, a blaze of fire flickered as a towering mech materialized amidst the flames.
Looking around at her surroundings, Firefly, the mech pilot, murmured to herself.
Firefly had expected returning from the Primordial Dream to the Reverie Hotel's Dream Realm to be arduous, but it turned out to be surprisingly effortless and seamless.
Cou...
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After Grey's huff sent the passerby scurrying away, she explained to Aglaea, "Since the Goddess of Love is the city's primary deity, encounters like that are common. They declare their love to anyone they meet and immediately propose marriage. I knew exactly what he was going to say the moment he opened his mouth!"
The reason was simple: Grey was stunningly beautiful, an exceptionally adorable little Catgirl maid. She had already lost count of how many times she had been approached and ...
2025-09-28 19:29:46 +0000 UTC
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Thump-thump~
As the two spoke, guards, likely summoned by Councilor Perseus, arrived at the door, their expressions grim as they surrounded Grey.
Grey remained calm. "Allow me to reiterate: I am now a diplomat of Okhema. Are you truly going to lay hands on a foreign diplomat?"
Dio rushed forward to mediate, "Calm down, calm down, Councilor Perseus!"
Perseus was understandably furious, having discovered that a spy had been living by his side for ten years. He h...
2025-09-27 18:20:13 +0000 UTC
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As the audience had predicted, Zhiyin, now completely disguised and even wearing a wig; was immediately apprehended by Nie Bing the moment he stepped out of the men's restroom.
Two burly Pursuers stepped forward, seizing him and rendering him completely immobile.
"Who are you?! Why are you arresting me?!" Zhiyin demanded, his earlier confidence shattered. He had emerged from hiding brimming with assurance, only to have his world collapse around him.
"Contestant Zhiyin, I'm N...
2025-09-26 20:30:50 +0000 UTC
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The official live stream was playing back Zhiyin's "crime scene" footage.
"Hey kid, your basketball looks pretty cool. Can I take a look?" Zhiyin asked.
Hearing Zhiyin's words, the boy dribbling the "Zhiyin" basketball looked at him strangely. Suddenly, a thought struck him, and his face lit up with excitement. "Hey, big brother, do you know how to sing 'You're So Beautiful Like a Chicken' too?"
"..."
"What are you doing?! Ouch~! You're so beautiful like a chicken!...
2025-09-26 20:30:36 +0000 UTC
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Ten minutes earlier.
One of the ten contestants, the popular young idol "Zhiyin" known for his love of overalls, was sitting in a café enjoying soft music and aromatic coffee.
Relying on Cifera's promise, he hadn't immediately sought out a target for theft. Instead, he waited for instructions while scrolling through the bullet comments in his live stream on his phone.
Compared to Cipher's live stream, which boasted millions of viewers, Zhiyin's stream looked paltry with few...
2025-09-26 20:30:23 +0000 UTC
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Nie Bing's "berserk mode" ignited a frenzy in the bullet comments.
[Who knew Goddess Nie Bing had such a fierce side? What a contrast!]
[I actually find this more realistic. What's wrong with that? Do goddesses not poop?]
[OMG, the example above is way too vivid! I'm eating right now...]
[I just want to know how advanced Cifera's hacking skills are to make Goddess Nie Bing lose her composure like that!]
[Hmm, probably about ten stories high.]
In the broadca...
2025-09-26 20:30:10 +0000 UTC
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The Production Team was also live-streaming Cifera's operations at the technical console.
Viewers in the live stream could clearly sense the formidable power of Cifera's computer skills.
In short: Although I don't understand it, I'm completely awestruck!
[Cat God's self-introduction still holds weight—she truly is multi-talented!]
[Inspector Nie's earlier suspicion that she was a hacker seemed far-fetched to me. How could a you...
2025-09-26 20:29:55 +0000 UTC
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As agreed, Qin Yu arrived at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Soon, Hu Tao appeared, her attire unchanged as always.
"Yo, you're here! So you finally have some free time?" Hu Tao grinned.
"Yes, good morning."
"Morning, morning! Hmm—"
For some reason, Hu Tao pinched her chin and began circling Qin Yu, scrutinizing her from every angle as if calculating something. Feeling vaguely uneasy, Qin Yu forced a smile.
"May I ask—"
"Your complexion looks great! And I can...
2025-09-26 20:29:26 +0000 UTC
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"Your final assets totaled 586,300,000 Mora, while yours were 494,100,000 Mora. I'm afraid I've won."
Whoa, what a massive difference!
Although Qin Yu had given it her all, racking her brains in a fierce competition with Ningguang, this match was unlike the last one. Luck played a minimal role; victory depended mainly on understanding and applying the game's rules.
Qin Yu's lack of experience ultimately led to her defeat.
Ningguang said, satisfied, "Your perfo...
2025-09-26 20:29:11 +0000 UTC
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"Finally, I've crossed it... my long-sought 2000 meters."
Tachyon's thoughts surged: How long has it been since then?
She couldn't remember. The Classic Triple Crown winner, abruptly retiring at the peak of her career. The overwhelming criticism, the bitterness swallowed in solitude.
People always tell stories of geniuses, proclaiming so-and-so as the strongest of their generation. The Twinkle Series is the stage for these prodigies.
If that's true, why di...
2025-09-26 20:28:39 +0000 UTC
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A dangerous aura triggered alarm bells in Kousei's mind.
The light in Tachyon's eyes intensified, and a maniacal grin stretched across her face.
"Experiment commencing!"
Kousei's heart leaped. This feeling—?!
The long-dormant primal instinct surged back. Tachyon's figure overlapped with Narita Brian's. In a fleeting hallucination, Kousei glimpsed an all-consuming shadow blotting out the sky, then a piercing beam of light shattered through it, growing ever mo...
2025-09-26 20:28:23 +0000 UTC
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The pace quickened.
Without a moment's hesitation, it was clear that Tachyon had initiated this sudden burst of speed.
"Let me lend you a hand," she declared, showcasing her incredible speed as she surged to the front in the blink of an eye. With Tachyon leading, the race's tempo escalated at an alarming rate.
"How did Tachyon end up in the lead?"
Her limited race records showed no aptitude for front-running. This was evident in her technique; she wasn't coordinating h...
2025-09-26 20:28:04 +0000 UTC
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Beyond the Century Gate lay an unremarkable little garden. In the center of a patch of green grass stood a half-meter-tall stone, into which was embedded a longsword completely entwined with vegetation.
This was the Divine Artifact of the Paladins that Tide had pulled out three centuries ago, though he had uprooted it along with a large chunk of the stone beneath.
Tribios had replanted the stone and sword in the ground. Over the past three centuries, many had tried to draw the swo...
2025-09-26 20:27:36 +0000 UTC
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Having successfully deceived all members of the Expert Team and infiltrated the enemy camp, Cifera was in excellent spirits.
Though she hadn't checked her live stream, she could easily imagine the current situation.
Her viewership must be exploding.
After all, audiences loved seeing both unconventional and thrilling narratives, and she had not only delivered but also succeeded brilliantly.
The Magician's Trust level had undoubtedly surged even higher, and there might e...
2025-09-25 19:42:15 +0000 UTC
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To: Ms. Cifera
We cordially invite you to join the Pursuit Team as a special expert for "Global Pursuit: Final Heist."
Your unparalleled trickery skills will be a tremendous asset to our production team.
...
Finally, on behalf of the entire production team, I extend our sincerest gratitude for your participation.
Issued by:...
2025-09-25 19:41:53 +0000 UTC
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"So all I have to do is open my backpack?"
"Does that mean my invitation is inside?"
Nie Bing's immediate reaction was: What kind of joke is this?!
She had personally packed her backpack before coming to the show today. She knew exactly what was inside—how could someone else's invitation possibly be in there?
Moreover, she had been watching Cifera's every move, giving her no opportunity to slip anything in.
Had Cifera completely given up?
As this...
2025-09-25 19:41:14 +0000 UTC
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"Alright, Little Bingbing, the final step is up to you, okay?"
"Brilliant!"
In the studio, Nie Junfeng leaped to his feet, waving his arms and cheering wildly like a sports fan witnessing his team score the winning goal in a come-from-behind victory.
"Uh... Inspector Nie..."
Hearing Host Qiu Qiu's reminder, Nie Junfeng realized he was still on live television. He cleared his throat and quickly sat back down.
"My ap...
2025-09-25 19:40:55 +0000 UTC
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[Now that's embarrassing. Old Liu really has become the "bullshit expert" he always mocked...]
[Still, no disrespect to Old Liu, but this is absolutely hilarious! Ha ha!]
[I initially thought this would be a thrilling spy thriller, then a lecture on microexpressions, but it turned out to be a full-blown comedy! What a twist!]
[The core theory behind fraud prevention is a state secret, yet he got scammed... This show is pure gold!]
2025-09-25 19:40:37 +0000 UTC
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The perspective shifted to Douglas. A regular Cipher Clone had been guiding him through the military camp all afternoon, yet even so, the place was so vast that they hadn't even covered half of it.
Initially, Cipher led him to a musketeer training ground. As Douglas observed the soldiers standing in neat rows, he remarked, "These soldiers seem well-disciplined, but aren't they a bit too scrawny?"
Comparing them to the Imperial soldiers he was familiar with, Douglas couldn't help b...
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The bullet comments erupted into a frenzy:
[Holy shit, Old Liu is incredible! He got everything right except guessing the Grandchild of the Phantom Thief!]
[Look at Old Liu's expression-he's got Cifera cornered! One slip-up and she's done for!]
[This is intense! I feel like I'm watching a spy thriller!]
In the official live stream, guest Nie Junfeng declared confidently:
"It's over. Master's words hit the nail on the head. Caught off guard, Cifera will inevitably...
2025-09-25 19:33:58 +0000 UTC
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A few minutes earlier...
Outside the small villa, Cifera encountered the Pursuer guarding the entrance.
In addition to the seven main members of the Expert Team featured on the promotional posters, the Pursuit Team also included numerous Pursuers permanently stationed at the base, ready to act on command.
Seeing Cifera's attire, the Pursuer assumed she was either a fan or a livestreaming host trying to sneak onto the set and sternly refused her entry.
But Cife...
2025-09-25 19:33:40 +0000 UTC
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The villa, nestled in the heart of the city, appeared unremarkable from the outside.
Yet, it served as the Pursuit Team's headquarters.
Inside, on the second floor, the main hall had been transformed into an office space. A large conference table occupied the center, while a small balcony overlooking the front entrance offered a view of the lush greenery outside.
All six expert members of the Pursuit Team were gathered on this floor, awaiting news of the contestants being re...
2025-09-25 19:33:21 +0000 UTC
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With the final suspense revealed, the show officially began.
All contestants' individual live streams and the Pursuit Team's live stream opened simultaneously.
The official live stream resembled a professional variety show, with a director switching between shots of the contestants and the Pursuit Team to create a cinematic feel.
Combined with real-time commentary from the host and guests, it offered the most comfortable viewing experience.
In contrast, the contestants...
2025-09-25 19:33:02 +0000 UTC
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At this point, it was clear that Night Shadow's showdown with Cifera had ended in failure.
Anyone could see whose talent demonstration carried more weight.
Host Qiu Qiu couldn't let the Bullet Comments continue their sarcastic jabs; what if the young man got angry and withdrew from the competition? He clearly valued his pride and wasn't the type of seasoned performer who could brush off a fleeting fit of anger. If his temper flared, he might actually do something foolish.
Wi...
2025-09-25 19:32:42 +0000 UTC
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The show's director, ever perceptive, immediately zoomed in for a close-up when he saw Night Shadow pull out a deck of cards.
Now, everyone in the live stream could witness this disastrous turn of events.
[This is a total flop.]
[Huh? So it really was just a cheap gimmick? I even bet my roommate that Cifera would succeed! Now I'm going to lose my dinner money.]
[Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Cifera would never lose!]
[Give it up. The facts are clear: this ca...
2025-09-24 20:02:05 +0000 UTC
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Cifera's confident declaration ignited a fresh frenzy of discussion in the Bullet Comments.
[Wow, I can smell the gunpowder!]
[Fight! Fight! Fight!]
[Do you guys think Cifera might actually be a magician?]
[I don't know, but she seems genuinely confident. It doesn't look like she's faking it.]
[Upstairs, is your little head controlling your big one? Magician? Hah! I bet she's just a master of deception!]
[Exactly! Little Brother Night Shadow is invincible! ...
2025-09-24 20:01:46 +0000 UTC
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The reality show stage.
The ninth contestant's talent showcase was drawing to a close. As he sang the final line, "Baby oh-oh-oh," the fresh-faced young man in overalls concluded his performance.
The live stream's Bullet Comments section had long been a cacophony of complaints.
[Speechless. What kind of talents are these later contestants showcasing? Compared to Night Shadow-sama, they're all just mediocre.]
[Who is this legendary figure? A combo of singing, dancing, r...
2025-09-24 20:01:29 +0000 UTC
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