What Do You Know About Loyalty?! (First Update, Two-in-One)

What Li Yao said to Lin Xiaoxi was a bit confusing.

He looked up and around. This was indeed his tavern. Lin Xiaoxi, you can't stand not getting beaten up every day, can you?

Li Yao beckoned. "Come here, I'll give you a buff."

Lin Xiaoxi leaned against Chen Xi and said, "Does Lin Baiwan need your buff?"

Yeah, this guy seems to have super high luck...

Chen Xi watched with a smile, and then interjected to defuse the situation. "Boss, what would you like to eat? I'll make it for you."

Li Yao: "Anything will do."

Chen Xi and Lin Xiaoxi turned around to get busy, while Li Yao returned to the fireplace to work. He thought for a moment, then took out his phone and opened the Esper World Forum app to browse. For the world's population, Extraordinary People are undoubtedly a very niche group, but this forum was anything but deserted; on the contrary, it was quite lively.

The events surrounding the Sahura Pyramid in Egypt continue to unfold.

Many people are speculating which of the Wallfacers is the one who can manipulate the green flames.

Any Tier 6 master is a focus of attention for various organizations, but this one's origins are shrouded in mystery.

As a result, many people have once again raised the "Wallfacers threat theory," believing that after decades of keeping a low profile, the Wallfacers have gradually become a very terrifying force!

These posts analyzed the Wallfacers ' threat from multiple angles, and the arguments were well-founded, describing the Wallfacers as if they were a monstrous threat.

The post concluded by urging everyone to jointly resist the threats posed by the Wallfacers.

This seemingly reasonable post resonated with many newbies, especially those who had been bullied by the Wallfacers in the ruins.

However, many people quickly came forward to refute this.

Those people tried to find the IP addresses behind these posts, but they were unsuccessful.

However, many experts still started with the IDs and used search functions to find the posters' information from various ancient posts. They discovered that many of these comments were related to the American Federation. In addition, among those who echoed these comments were members from countries such as South Korea, India, and Vietnam...

Most of them are hostile forces! They simply posted this information.

The trend of the Esper World Forum changed.

A subsequent post using a verified name immediately attracted considerable attention. "The Whole Story of the Subspace Incident at the Sahura Pyramid: Who is the Real Cancer of This World!"

The post begins with:

"My name is Zexier, I'm from South America, and I'm a Tier 2, early stage Inhuman. Inhumans like me are familiar to everyone; most people on this forum are probably at my level. Inhumans at our level don't have any special abilities, but we're unwilling to remain mediocre, so we're thinking of trying to do something in the Warp..."

Next, the man Zexier described in detail what happened in the Sahura space, with particular emphasis on the actions of the American Federation- affiliated Inhuman organization and the Hydra Inhuman criminals.

Finally Zexier concluded. "When the entire warp is in imminent danger and monsters are about to break free, where is the American Federation, which claims to be the messenger of justice?"

You're busy fighting over warp artifacts, you're busy colluding with the Hydra!

You're busy dividing up the profits from this ruin! Look at what you're doing all over the world! Don't you understand?

Who is the real scourge of this world?!

This is a well-written, tearful indictment that can fully evoke the reader's emotions.

Once the post was published, the number of replies and likes skyrocketed at an extremely rapid pace.

Li Yao also took note of it.

He was wondering if this was a tactic Staff Department.

A dozen minutes later, a user named "Official Forum Account of the American Federation. Department of Homeland Defense and Counterattack Security" posted a statement:

"We are very sorry for what happened to Mr. Zexier in the subspace, but we must clarify that the main organization active in the subspace is not an official American Federation organization, but a group of active criminals, which is why they are with Hydra."

The American Federation. Department of Homeland Defense and Countersecurity condemned this action.

However, this headquarters is not involved in this incident, but will continue to monitor it and resolutely crack down on any organizations involved.

A very official statement.

However, these words can only fool children... Just like the CIA's past misdeeds around the world, they will never admit that they carried out those operations themselves.

They even publicly stated that the CIA is merely an external intelligence agency and has no operational decision-making authority.

Oh.

This reminded Li Yao of the incident a while ago when Matthew Lee criticized the double standards made by the American Federation State Department spokesperson...

In fact, there are people with a sense of justice everywhere.

Even in the infamous World War II Sun Island, there were many anti-war activists.

But that's how the world is: a pack of wolves in disguise incites a flock of ignorant and foolish sheep to devour flesh and blood.

Many people didn't take the statements from the American Federation seriously, but an hour later, a notice of Zexier's death was posted on the Esper World Forum! Suddenly...

The entire forum exploded!

Immediately, many forum users issued statements condemning the American Federation!

Li Yao held his phone and pursed his lips. He quickly scrolled through the "Online Staff Officer" app—damn it, he was banned from speaking and receiving messages! Chief of General Staff, you're something else!

What's the point of staying here then? He decided to leave...

I can't find the logout button! It won't let me log out?

I'll delete it!

Can't delete it...

Li Yao was so angry his head was buzzing. "Chief of General Staff, what are you after?! Are you trying to annoy me just because I didn't join you? What's your relationship with Zhou Hongyi?! So what if you're a tech geek?!"

Ignoring the software, Li Yao pulled out Wang Xueyi's contact information and asked, "Have you seen what happened on the Esper World Forum? Was it your doing?"

soon,

Wang Xueyi replied, "Are we that stupid?"

Li Yao was taken aback, then he understood.

If this is truly a setup, then it's far too deliberate and obvious. Given the treacherous nature of those in the Staff Department, they wouldn't devise such an blatant scheme.

A bold individual stepped forward to criticize the American Federation.

Then the American Federation issued an irrelevant statement.

This kind of tactic is actually familiar to everyone; after a few days of verbal sparring, it usually stops.

But this time, Zexier's death made things different.

Many forum members immediately expressed their opinions on the matter, with the most vocal voices suggesting that the American Federation had killed someone to cover it up. However, someone quickly posted—would the American Federation be so stupid? This is clearly a frame-up!

It must be a "sacrifice pawn" tactic employed by the Wallfacer Organization! However, many Chinese users and their allies posted. "Are the Wallfacers really that stupid?"

Don't forget,

When it comes to intrigue and scheming, China can be the father of the whole world! They started using multi-state counter-espionage tactics as early as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period periods. What were you doing back then?

Then the dissenting voice said, "Does the one who starts first necessarily stay in the lead? What if the Wallfacers wants you to think that way?"

This is definitely heading towards a chain of suspicion!

If this argument continues, it will never end.

Just as the debate was turning into a war of words, a post put an end to all the arguments. "Are you even worthy?"

Posted by: Nie Weiguo, the person in charge of the capital city.

After this post was published, the forum was quiet for about ten minutes.

Then a flood of comments like "666", "Awesome", and "Can't mess with you" would appear. If comments could be posted on the thread, it would have been completely buried.

Who is Nie Weiguo? He's a big shot who once challenged Japan! A small organization leader once provoked him online, acting very arrogantly. Did he really think Nie Weiguo, guarding a country's capital and holding such a high position, would actually come out and kill him? Just like Li Dan said, why are people online so angry?

Isn't it because we can't reach each other through the internet?

But Nie Weiguo just wasn't a magnanimous person!

That same day, they found a clue by digging up his old posts and meticulously piecing together the information to locate him.

The next day, he silently went abroad, confronted that guy and his organization, forced that guy to make an apology video, and finally killed him.

The big shot didn't say much throughout, but he was ruthless!

This is why no one dares to criticize Nie Weiguo when he makes sarcastic remarks online.

Because he's just a brute.

That's unreasonable!

Li Yao admired this guy's personality. He took out his phone and sent a message to Wang Xueyi: "So this time someone is plotting against you American Federation."

Wang Xueyi: "That's right."

Li Yao: "Who?"

Wang Xueyi: "I don't know."

Or perhaps they know but don't want to say.

Li Yao simply stopped asking.

Judging from the recent developments Li Yao has observed, the entire Esper World is brewing something big, but Li Yao doesn't know what it is. Since he doesn't know, he won't bother with it.

Li Yao has a clear understanding of his own position.

—Making money on the side while doing logistics!

When the tavern closed for the night, Chen Xi prepared a few of his signature dishes, and Li Yao, Chen Xi, Lin Xiaoxi, and the black cat Sauron had a simple meal together.

Lin Xiaoxi had known about Sauron's existence for a long time.

She already knew that the Wallfacers next door who was facing the wall was no ordinary person.

So she can be considered a member of the extraordinary side circle.

After finishing his meal, Li Yao lay on the sofa studying magical knowledge to aid digestion. He had already reached the third level of soul development, but his newly developed soul was not yet particularly strong and stable. Li Yao needed some time to stabilize and nurture his soul before he could begin imprinting specialized array patterns.

Specializing in runes is like an extension plugin for software.

It is a supplement to the Advancement Inscription Array and a prerequisite for advancing to the intermediate level and comprehending the principles of the laws.

It allows mages to sense the aura of a certain type of law in advance.

I'm currently studying magical knowledge.

Suddenly, several "hissing" sounds came from in front of the fireplace in the tavern. Li Yao looked over and saw that the strange snake had been released.

While in Egypt, Li Yao collected the lifeblood of the strange serpent and put it in his suitcase. He'd almost forgotten about it after returning, but unexpectedly, it escaped on its own! Li Yao frowned.

This guy has a poor sense of self-discipline. What if he suddenly runs out and scares the customers?

He shouted at the strange snake, "Hey, can you understand me?"

Strange snake. "Shh?"

Li Yao called over Sauron: "You translate this."

Sauron: "..."

Damn it, do you think I'm Master Tang?!

It said reluctantly, "What does it say you want to do?"

Li Yao: "From now on, you can only stay in my room on the second floor. You are not allowed to come out without orders."

Sauron turned to the serpent and translated.

The monstrous snake. "Shh!"

Li Yao looked at Sauron, Sauron seemed to be emanating black energy from his body, clearly impatient!

Just then, Lin Xiaoxi came downstairs looking for Chen Xi after taking a shower, and then saw the strange snake in front of the fireplace. "What the hell is that ugly thing?! Σ(⊙▽⊙")!?"

The serpent immediately straightened up. "Heh!"

Lin Xiaoxi was surprised. "You're so ugly, yet you say you're not ugly?"

The serpent's already large eyes suddenly widened in pupils. "Hiss! Hiss!"

Lin Xiaoxi was immediately confused. "What do you mean it's me? What's wrong with me (Δ)?"

Li Yao and Sauron were also puzzled. "You can still hear the strange snake's words?"

Lin Xiaoxi: "Huh? You guys don't understand?"

Li Yao looked at Sauron: "Is 'Sha' really a language?"

Sauron: "Bullshit! I can only communicate with that serpent because I have the ability to communicate with monsters, but what's wrong with that woman!"

Li Yao turned to look at Lin Xiaoxi: "What's wrong with you, woman!"

Lin Xiaoxi immediately exploded. "You're the woman! I'm just a little girl!"

Li Yao: "..."

Could you please take a moment to consider your own image before saying that?

What's the difference between that pose—hands on hips, good-looking, and someone shouting insults at someone in the market? Li Yao and Lin Xiaoxi were arguing when the strange snake suddenly darted onto Lin Xiaoxi, its eyes half-closed, rubbing against her with a blissful expression... Lin Xiaoxi was instantly disgusted and shuddered! Girls are generally afraid of snakes and other reptiles, let alone the feeling of those strange snake's fine, cold, and slippery scales against her skin!

"Ah!"

Lin Xiaoxi was startled and yanked the strange snake off, shaking it wildly! The strange snake: "(@@)"

It was stunned by the shaking.

Seeing the strange snake go limp, Lin Xiaoxi felt even more disgusted and slammed it against the wall with a "smack"!

Li Yao: "..."

Sauron: "..."

Chen Xi poked her head out from the kitchen. "What happened... Ugh, what an ugly snake!"

The strange snake slowly slid down the wall, still arguing, "S... Sha..."

Li Yao waved his hand. "It's nothing, it's just a pet I recently got."

Chen Xi understood. "Mmm~"

However, he immediately went back into the kitchen.

The serpent raised its face and pitifully uttered, "Shh... shh... shh!"

Lin Xiaoxi immediately looked troubled. "You want to follow me? Fine... but you're not allowed to get on top of me again!"

"Sha!"

The strange snake was so happy that its tail stood straight up, and it spun around in circles.

And Li Yao...

He stood aside, lost in thought.

The monster Sauron timely reminded him, "Mage, you seem to be..."

Li Yao interrupted Sauron with lightning speed, "Shut your mouth!"

Under Li Yao's threatening gaze, Sauron chose to follow his heart.

Li Yao continued to ponder...

I never expected this!

I can't believe this day has come! If I'd known, I should never have accepted such a shameless bastard! Does he even know what fidelity is?!

Li Yao looked at the strange snake. "Do you think the feng shui under that Old Ginkgo by the door is good?"

The strange snake looked completely bewildered. "What?"

It is an ancient species that has survived since ancient Egypt and does not understand Chinese culture very well.

First update, two chapters combined, hope you enjoy reading~ Thanks to Tsundere Cat Lord for the reward~ Thanks for your support (`).