Within Uncaused Cause.
Chenglong Pass.
"I hereby announce that the God Hunting Celebration... officially begins!" As Commander Lin's words fell, thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue.
Jia Shasha and Zhen Xiaoyi watched the crimson figure, clapping until their palms turned red. Fireworks burst through the sky, gathering under Wu Quan's control into the shape of the Night Watchmen emblem, drawing exclamations of amazement from the assembled Night Watchmen.
"Captain, Captain... eat a little less. Your cheeks are practically bursting." A Phoenix Squad member could not help but advise Xia Simeng, the "zombie" who was frantically stuffing little cakes into her mouth.
Xia Simeng still wore zombie makeup, with the bright red word "WORK" above her head. Her mouth was already stuffed full.
She shot Commander Lin in the air an irritated glare. "&#*&!@#@!!"
"...Captain, how about you finish eating before you talk?"
"I refuse! That skinflint Lin wouldn't approve our leave, so can't I at least have a few more bites of dessert? I've finished performing anyway. Today, I'm having an all-you-can-eat feast here! Nobody's stopping me!"
Xia Simeng sat cross-legged before the stall, a little cake in each hand as she stuffed them into her mouth again. Her gaze toward Commander Lin in the sky was filled with resentment.
"..." After hesitating for a moment, the squad member still said, "But Captain... that isn't Commander Lin. Commander Lin is outside presiding over this stretch of karma. Glowering at Destiny Monk won't do anything."
"They look the same anyway. Can't I vent a little?"
"Sure, sure..."
"When we get back, I'm definitely finding a way to get some leave approved! Nobody can stop me!" Xia Simeng declared, waving her fist resolutely.
Above the venue, the broadcast rang out. "Next, Commander Lin will address everyone."
Destiny Monk wore a crimson cloak,