[The Synesthesia Beacon, what exactly is it? I've seen it mentioned several times, please explain.] [Think of it as a universal translator for the entire cosmos, like simultaneous interpretation, got it?] [Oh, that makes sense.]
Welt: "We've been entrusted by General Jing Yuan to apprehend the Stellaron Hunters. Thank you, Master Diviner, for your assistance, but we must escort the prisoner to the general ourselves."
"No need. This seat has the general's directive. Please take a look."
Fu Xuan presents Jing Yuan's written order.
"After you apprehend the Stellaron Hunters, the matter of their interrogation shall be handled by the Divination Commission."
March 7th: "So we don't have to travel with Kafka anymore? The general's pretty considerate, huh~"
Stelle glances at her.
Such a naive little pink-haired girl…
She glances again at Kafka, who stands quietly to the side, showing no signs of attempting to escape, and falls into deep thought.
Though it's a bit embarrassing to admit, she's no match for Kafka.
That's the truth, and she has to accept it.
She had thought they'd ultimately need Welt to step in, but to her surprise, the moment Fu Xuan arrived, Kafka surrendered without a fight.
It was as natural as pouring a cup of tea and drinking it.
Almost as if Kafka had been deliberately waiting for Fu Xuan to capture her.
If that's the case, why?
Blade has already escaped the Xianzhou's control, so from that perspective, Kafka has no reason to show herself.
It's really baffling.
If Leon were here, what would he think…
"I understand, but the general promised to share intelligence with us. We have the right to know every word Kafka confesses."
Welt has no interest in verifying whether it's truly Jing Yuan's order—there's no need for that.
"…Huh?"
Fu Xuan freezes, her eyes twitching as she realizes something.
"This guy… can he stop digging pits for me…"
Welt: "We won't complicate procedures. We only wish to observe the interrogation."
"Given the urgency, fine. You three, come with me to the Divination Commission."
March 7th: "Can't we interrogate her here? Stellaron Hunters are so cunning—what if she escapes again?"
"With this seat present, she won't escape."
"The only way to pry open a Stellaron Hunter's mouth and make her speak the truth is within the Divination Commission."
At that moment, Kafka speaks up.
"Master Diviner Fu Xuan, is it?"
"What advice do you have?"
"Actually, I'm fine with being interrogated here. Whatever you want to know, I'll answer truthfully~~"
Even with her movements restricted, Kafka's smile is as radiant as ever.
Fu Xuan remains unmoved, her small face calm as she glances at her.
"Every word that comes out of your mouth right now, this seat will not believe. I advise you to spare your useless flowery words."
She quickly performs a divination, nods slightly, and signals the Cloud Knights behind her to escort Kafka.
"The auspicious hour has arrived. It's time to move. Honored guests from the train, please."
Tingyun, with a cheerful smile, fulfills her duties as an envoy, leading the way for the group.
During the journey aboard the starskiff, Fu Xuan finally has a moment to check her jade omen.
Qingque has sent another request.
[Little Sparrow Never Slacks (Plays Cards for Life): Master Diviner, when are you coming back? Mr. Bai has been waiting for a while…] [Little Sparrow Never Slacks (Plays Cards for Life): Master Diviner, how about I take Mr. Bai to freshen up first?] [Little Sparrow Never Slacks (Plays Cards for Life): It's getting late. If you don't reply soon, I'll assume you've given your tacit approval, heh.]
The third message was sent less than a minute ago.
At this moment, the player's perspective is in first-person, viewing the chat between Fu Xuan and Qingque.
Seeing the nickname and ID, many people burst into laughter.
Amid the amusement, they don't overlook the core content of the messages.
[Who's Mr. Bai?] [Could it be Bailu? In ancient times, some people were addressed as 'Mister.'] [Doesn't feel quite right, though Bailu hasn't made her debut yet.]
As for the "Plays Cards for Life" part, a few people, based on character portraits, guess it might be Qingque.
How could Fu Xuan not see through Qingque's little schemes?
It's not even quitting time, and she's already thinking about freeloading a meal and drinks at public expense?
With the current situation unclear and the Divination Commission's pocket dimension still not fully operational due to the Stellaron's influence, even if they were to host a guest, it would have to wait until the crisis is over.
[Fu Xuan: No need. This seat understands the people of Yuque; they won't mind such things.] [Fu Xuan: As it happens, this seat will soon need to use the Matrix of Prescience Ultima.] [Fu Xuan: Take Bai Xiao to the Matrix of Prescience Ultima first and explain the basic operational logic of the three main array bases.] [Fu Xuan: With his assistance in maintaining the array, this matter will surely be foolproof.] [Little Sparrow Never Slacks (Plays Cards for Life): Your humble servant obeys!]
…
Inside the Divination Commission.
"Those are the Master Diviner's exact words."
Qingque puts away her jade omen, scratching the back of her head awkwardly.
After all, she had boasted to the guest that they'd get to play an exciting round of Celestial Jade.
After hearing Qingque's relay, Leon's gaze toward her grows increasingly peculiar.
He had underestimated this one—whether she's a double agent or simply an undercover operative of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus.
To infiltrate so deeply and gain Fu Xuan's trust like this?
Barely warming a seat in the Divination Commission and already gaining access to the core infrastructure, the Matrix of Prescience Ultima?
It's simply—
Hard to stomach.
"Good thing the undercover agent is me, otherwise…"
Otherwise, the Divination Commission might have been in for a serious blow.
Who knows, Fu Xuan might have been ambushed and gravely injured while working—or worse, killed. After all, a traitor within is hard to guard against.
"Sorry, Bai Xiao, I'll have to treat you to a meal after we finish work, and then we can play a couple of rounds!"
During Fu Xuan's absence, Qingque has already become quite familiar with Leon.
"No worries, business comes first." Leon waves it off lightly.
"This way. Make sure to stick close to me later. There are plenty of protective wards in the Matrix of Prescience Ultima—touching one by mistake could be dangerous."
"Thank you, Qingque."
"No trouble at all! We're bosom friends, after all!"
Qingque flashes a brilliant smile, brimming with energy as she leads the way.
In Leon's mind, his opinion of Qingque keeps rising.
Perfect, too perfect.
Her acting is flawless.
Even if you swapped in a seasoned Masked Fool or an Emanator of Elation, they could do no better.
To think the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus have such a master.
With this talent, why not become an actor and shine instead of hiding in the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus as a turncoat?
The lure of immortality is truly harmful…
Leon sighs inwardly, but that's as far as his musings go.
He understands the principle of not judging others' choices from a privileged perspective.
Objectively, it's all about stance.
Only subjectively does right or wrong come into play.
Better prepare the mind-controlling elixir first. When the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus make their move, he'll subdue them.
Infiltrating the core of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus as an undercover agent, secretly thwarting their conspiracies multiple times, saving the Luofu from disaster.
Since he's here, he might as well secure some benefits for his own side.
This counts as a second favor, even if it's Jing Yuan personally owing the train.
Helping the train crew indirectly helps himself, earning more love from players and gathering more faith.
"Bai Xiao, just between us, are you and the Master Diviner old acquaintances?"
Leon falls into thought.
Gossiping even while undercover in the Divination Commission? Haki Sparrow, you guy…
Wait… something's off!!