Huo Rou spoke while her fingers, having left the keyboard, were lazily massaging themselves.
On the computer screen, a window displayed an interface filled with foreign text, appearing to be someone else's desktop. In the center of that desktop, a chat box floated above.
"Chiyou, Yu Chang City."
"You dare to come?"
The first sentence was typed out word by word by Kert, a smirk on his lips. The second was Huo Rou's reply to him.
Kert led America's top talents. It was normal for them to have spent so much effort and preparation to find her computer's address when she was momentarily careless. Huo Rou didn't feel particularly annoyed, as she had never been afraid.
Both parties in the conversation maintained a relatively calm demeanor.
However, anyone who saw their conversation would not be so composed.
Luo Chen, watching the dialogue on the screen, was completely flustered. His phone slipped from his grasp and shattered on the floor, but that didn't matter. He had forgotten he was talking to Qin Ningyi just moments ago. Now, his eyes were solely fixed on the two words on the screen—
Chiyou.
This was his idol.
He was the original reason he firmly chose computers, the first he would always pursue.
A scream, suppressed no longer, burst from his mouth. This was unusual, as he was typically a very calm person.
The director of Qin Corporation's Security Center also stared wide-eyed at the screen until the content disappeared.
"This..." He didn't know what to say, only stammering, "Did I just see that correctly? Were they talking about the great god Chiyou?"
The impact was too great; they couldn't handle it.
Anyone involved in computers knew about the War Flag Alliance and knew its cornerstone—Chiyou.
A figure long considered legendary now appeared before them, someone they had actually seen.
"Yes," Luo Chen replied dazedly. "They were indeed talking about Chiyou."
The butler, startled by their screams, quickly put down the water he was preparing and rushed in. "What happened?"
Seeing the two people with shining eyes, the butler took a step back. "Wh-what happened?"
"Nothing," the two said in unison, turning their heads. Their expressions were incredibly solemn.
After speaking, they exchanged a glance and buried what they had just witnessed in their hearts.
"The great god's identity is special. We cannot reveal it," Luo Chen said, looking intently at the security center director as if he would resort to murder if the other party didn't agree.
The security center director also understood the seriousness of the matter. "Mhm, mhm."
Reaching an agreement, the two opened a document on the computer and sought instructions from Huo Rou. After receiving her reply, they left the Qin residence, practically bouncing with excitement.
"All done?" Qin Ningyi walked in and only saw Huo Rou conversing with Luo Chen and the others remotely on the computer. He hadn't seen the earlier conversation between Huo Rou and Kert.
Huo Rou nodded.
Qin Ningyi watched her massage her fingers after typing and felt a pang of heartache. "You've worked hard."
He reached out, took Huo Rou's slender fingers, and gently massaged them in his hand. "Were they very formidable?"
Huo Rou's demeanor and typing speed today seemed more serious than anything he had seen before.
"They were alright."
Hearing a hint of fatigue in her voice, Qin Ningyi felt even more concerned. "They're from America, right?"
"Mhm."
"Then we should ask the War Flag Alliance," Qin Ningyi said, regretting it even more upon hearing Huo Rou's affirmative answer. "Chiyou from the War Flag Alliance would surely be very interested."
He had witnessed Chiyou's track record last time. That person showed no mercy to America. If he knew this was an attack launched by Americans, perhaps he could intervene, and his A'Rou wouldn't have such a difficult time.
When Huo Rou heard Qin Ningyi mention Chiyou, a complex mix of emotions filled her heart and eyes. This sounded so awkward...
"Actually, I am..."
Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly smelled the scent of blood.
Her nerves had suddenly relaxed, and she hadn't noticed. Now, with Qin Ningyi so close, the smell naturally drifted into her nose. "Are you injured?"