Hearing Lu Ce behind her, Xie Antong could not help but look startled. She turned around, the corners of her lips lifting slightly.
"Oh? Without your mask, your brain actually seems pretty sharp."
"Good guess. That was indeed what he said. He also said that it did not really matter whether you accepted that suggestion or not. He no longer thought the next game could truly trip you up."
"So, he decided to let things take their course."
Lu Ce nodded. That answer was exactly as he had expected.
"Nie Jiutian, right? Sounds like a veteran player with considerable strength."
"I look forward to the chance to learn from him someday."
Xie Antong raised an eyebrow. She was not quite sure how to comment on it; Lu Ce's mind was starting to resemble that of a battle maniac.
What he meant by being interested was mostly "interest in fighting," which left Xie Antong utterly speechless.
Without saying anything else, she turned and walked to the door.
"I'll be leaving first. I need to prepare for the next game."
"I came straight to your house to clear up the misunderstanding. Shouldn't you at least see me off?"
Lu Ce hurriedly stood when he heard that.
"Forget it. No need. I was only teasing you."
"If nothing unexpected happens, you should still run into me in the next game. That is determined by the game's matchmaking system. Those opposed to you will always appear by your side."
"Once I walk out that door, I'll still be your number one enemy."
Lu Ce stopped behind her. He truly did not step forward, merely speaking in a low voice.
"Mm, but that isn't actually true, is it?"
Xie Antong's expression instantly turned somewhat surprised. She looked back and flashed him a bright smile.
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