"Hidden Boss?" The voice on the other end of the phone sounded thoroughly taken aback.
"Yes. A human-shaped Labyrinth Administrator, a Hidden Boss, and a Player." Straw Hat Boy snorted and gave a mocking laugh. "What a strange combination."
The other end fell silent for a moment before saying, "If it's inconvenient to make a move, pick another target."
The boy chuckled softly. "What, afraid I'll die at the hands of a Hidden Boss? It's only a Sub-adult Form. I might not lose."
"I just don't think it's necessary."
"Don't worry. I won't rush in recklessly."
The boy's gaze fell on the couple in the crowd with their daughter, and a malicious smile curled across his lips. "I'll find an opportunity to test them."
Feng Ling hurried up the stone steps, turning back every so often to look at Huangfu Miaomiao.
Compared to how spirited she had been when they first set out, Huangfu Miaomiao had visibly wilted.
"Hey, seriously? You're down just because someone called you a monster?" Feng Ling raised a brow. "To humans, you Players are monsters to begin with. She only spoke the truth."
Huangfu Miaomiao pouted unhappily.
Seemingly carefree, Feng Ling smiled and said, "Come to think of it, it's pretty interesting. She called you a monster, which means she clearly knew her daughter had been replaced by a Xenomorph. But you aren't on the Xenomorph wanted list, so that couple never reported it. Tsk, they're still too softhearted."
Huangfu Miaomiao replied gloomily, "Actually, she was very nice to me at first..."
"She was nice to her daughter, not to you," Feng Ling corrected.
"I know." Huangfu Miaomiao nodded helplessly. "When I logged in, I never expected this to happen. By the time I figured out how humans were supposed to live, I'd