Kafka began to carefully compose her message.
While she didn't know exactly what kind of entity was on the other side of the screen, as long as he was a person with his own thoughts, things would be easy to handle.
"The Xianzhou? I'm on the Xianzhou too."
"I never expected to find someone like you, Lin Yu, on the Xianzhou. It's such a pleasant surprise!"
"I wonder if I'll run into you by chance? Or perhaps pass through the area where you live? I'd be so happy I wouldn't be able to sleep."
She didn't ask his address directly. Instead, she used a roundabout way to test his location.
This was Kafka's expertise manipulating the human heart.
As expected, Lin Yu replied quickly: "Hahaha, I'm on the [Luofu]. Don't overthink things, little sister."
The Luofu!
The Luofu!
Kafka arched an eyebrow at Silver Wolf, signaling that this person was nothing special after all.
Silver Wolf licked her lips. Intelligence had taken a massive leap forward!
"Keep going, Kafka, keep going!"
Just as Kafka was about to type the next line, Lin Yu sent a message first.
"Little sister, do you want to meet me?"
"!!"
Even Kafka was momentarily stunned.
She hadn't expected him to be so direct!
He had skipped all the middle steps and fast-forwarded straight to the most critical point!
The two of them were Stellaron Hunters, some of the most dangerous individuals in the galaxy! Did Lin Yu really think he was talking to a harmless young girl?
Once the real Lin Yu was found, Kafka had a hundred ways to control him and force him to reveal how he knew so many secrets and how he turned them into a game.
She replied without a second thought. Just one word: "Yes."
"Then go to Exalting Sanctum first. I'll tell you the next move once you're there. After all, I'm just an ordinary person; it wouldn't be good if I ran into some dangerous elements. I hope you understand."
"Of course, of course. You should protect your privacy, big brother Lin Yu. Don't let yourself be targeted by dangerous people," Kafka reminded him thoughtfully.
"Hahaha, thanks for the warning. I'll be waiting for your message."
They exited the chat interface.
The smile on Kafka's lips was impossible to hide. Silver Wolf took a deep breath, still a bit incredulous.
"It was really that simple?"
"That simple. Like he said, he's just an ordinary person."
Seeing the excitement in Kafka's eyes, Silver Wolf suddenly looked hesitant. "Kafka, when you find him... could you try not to hurt him?"
"Why?"
"As a gamer, I respect a developer like him. This game is really good, and I still want to see what that limited character looks like."
"Alright, I promise you, Silver Wolf."
In Kafka's eyes, Lin Yu was just an ordinary human. Dealing with him would be as easy as reaching out and taking something. A single use of Spirit Whisper would be enough to bring him under her control.
To her, the biggest risk in this mission was simply infiltrating the [Luofu]. And for someone like Kafka, infiltration was second nature.
Immediately, she closed the game on her phone and prepared to meet this developer in person.
Silver Wolf, meanwhile, began preparing to hack into the Xianzhou's systems to pave the way for Kafka. If she weren't so poorly suited for physical infiltration, she would have loved to go in Kafka's place.
The Stellaron Hunters were efficient. They didn't need much preparation.
However, neither of them knew that their every move was being clearly displayed before Lin Yu's eyes.
Inside the villa, Lin Yu shut down his computer and glanced at the sparse garden.
The moment Silver Wolf had sent him a private message, he had activated his [Prying Eye] ability, using the message to trace and locate the person behind it.
"Silver Wolf and Kafka, huh? I figured the Stellaron Hunters would notice me eventually."
If this had happened earlier, Lin Yu definitely wouldn't have replied. If they had found him then, he would have been played with like a toy.
But now...
Now that he had his own territory, Lin Yu was eager for them to find him!
"This villa is quite large; I really do need a few maids to look after the place."
"The fish has taken the bait. Now, I just have to wait for you to arrive."
"After all, the true hunter often appears in the form of prey."
On the Astral Express.
Pom-Pom was cleaning the cars. Upon entering the Parlor Car, the conductor saw Himeko and Welt Yang sitting together, playing a game.
Pom-Pom was a bit surprised but didn't pay it much mind, continuing to check the nooks and crannies for dust.
Meanwhile, Himeko and Welt were completely immersed in the game.
To be honest, seeing their "Trailblazing" journey through the perspective of the youngsters was a unique experience.
For example, landing on Jarilo-VI and encountering a local named Sampo.
Or fighting against the Captain of the Silvermane Guards, Gepard.
After explaining their identities, they headed to the only city, Belobog, to meet the Supreme Guardian.
Although little March 7th and the others were a bit reckless, the process was fortunately quite smooth.
Himeko would occasionally offer a critique, while Welt watched with great interest. It felt as though he were revisiting the adventures of his youth.
Before them stood [Qlipoth Fort].
"The current Supreme Guardian is Lady Cocolia Rand. All major decisions in the city are promulgated by her," Gepard said.
Seeing that name, Welt froze.
Cocolia?
The figure of a blonde woman flashed through his mind. He then forced a relaxed smile. Surely, it was just a coincidence of having the same name.
The scene shifted.
The plot moved inside Qlipoth Fort. A woman was standing before a figure on a high platform presumably the Supreme Guardian arguing her case.
"...But such a sacrifice is meaningless! You cannot"
The Supreme Guardian on the platform spoke with immense authority, cutting her off. "You may leave, Bronya. Our guests have arrived."
Welt chuckled. Well, this Supreme Guardian is also blonde.
While the appearance was similar, the temperament of this Belobog version was more reserved and cold.
Welt smiled, preparing to click for the next line of dialogue.
Suddenly, his hand stiffened.
Wait!
What name did she just call that girl!?
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