In the live streaming room of Hua Yu on Blue Star, the atmosphere was tense.
The live stream, which had been ongoing for five hours, featured Hua Yu experiencing various scenes and gameplay of the old language of flowers.
Her younger sister had gone to rest for an hour because of her napping habits.
Now, only Hua Yu's voice could be heard in the streaming room.
As the game's story progressed, Hua Yu finally reached the scene where she had to rescue Forget-Me-Not's mom.
When she saw Forget-Me-Not's mom with that special hairstyle, she instinctively sensed something was off.
A wave of unease surged within her.
However, she continued to proceed with the game.
But when Forget-Me-Not's mom spoke about the Poison Fairy and indicated that she had been infected and might need Tao Yao and Hiyakura to kill her, Hua Yu was completely stunned.
She widened her eyes, her mouth slightly agape, unable to speak for a moment.
"What the heck? Here we go again!!"
Hua Yu finally snapped back to reality and couldn't help but yell. Her voice was filled with disbelief and a hint of anger.
The bullet comments in the live stream exploded instantly:
"That knife technique feels so familiar…"
"Family! I can't take it anymore!"
"The last version was Little Fox, and this version's old mode timeline has advanced a bit; I thought it would be sweeter, but here we go again..."
"Damnit, does the official just have no life? Using the same plot twice?!"
The bullet comments were filled with the audience's dissatisfaction and discomfort.
Hua Yu took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions.
She subconsciously grabbed her hair, her brow furrowing, her eyes filled with pain and confusion.
In fact, she had already vaguely guessed that something bad might happen.
But when the story truly unfolded, that unbearable feeling struck her hard.
She felt a tightness in her chest, and breathing became difficult, as if a huge stone was pressing down on her heart.
What surprised and confused her even more was that despite feeling so distressed, she was still able to keep watching.
This contradictory feeling made her suffer even more.
She wanted to stop, but she couldn't help but want to know what would happen next.
Hua Yu took a few deep breaths, trying hard to calm herself down.
As a streamer, she needed to maintain professionalism.
Despite feeling deeply pained, she found it hard to continue watching.
But since she chose to stream, she decided to push on with the game.
After all, it was a game she chose.
No matter how brutal it got, she had to grit her teeth and keep playing!
...
In the game world,
Hiyakura felt an unexplainable pang of sorrow at the words of the Beautiful Woman.
She looked at this strong mother.
Imagining everything the other had gone through, she couldn't help but feel a heartache.
Hiyakura took a deep breath, trying to suppress the emotional waves within her, and firmly said:
"No! How could we do such a thing?"
"We are here to save people, not to hurt anyone. No matter what happens, I could never harm you!"
Tao Yao was standing next to Hiyakura at that moment.
Hearing Hiyakura's words, she nodded gently, a soft smile appearing on her lips.
She elegantly turned to the Beautiful Woman, her tone gentle yet firm:
"What Little Hiyakura said is true. No matter what kind of fairy she is, how could a beautiful girl bear to destroy another beautiful girl?"
Tao Yao's voice was like a gentle breeze, playful yet filled with unwavering conviction.
After a slight pause, Tao Yao continued:
"Don't worry, we will get you out safely. Don't be too pessimistic; even if you are infected, once we get to Cherry City, we can gradually think of a solution."
"There are the most advanced medical facilities and the best researchers there; they will definitely find a way to cure you."
The Beautiful Woman's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise and gratitude upon hearing Tao Yao and Hiyakura's words.
Her expression gradually softened, the corners of her mouth slightly rising, revealing a warm smile.
Then, she softly said:
"Thank you for your kindness."
She paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "Rest assured, this is only under the assumption that I lose control. I hope you won't hold back on your requests."
"And if there is still a chance, I will not give up my life."
"After all, the virus that infected me is not as severe as the predecessor; if my state can be alleviated, that would be the best, and I will do my best to fight for it…"
Her voice became softer, her eyes shimmering with a glimmer of hope:
"No one wants to die; I don't want to either."
At this moment, the Beautiful Woman's gaze inadvertently turned towards the door, where Little Forget-Me-Not was waiting.
Her voice became low and gentle:
"Little Forget-Me-Not is still so small; she can't be without her mother..."
These words seemed to be a key that unlocked everyone's heart in the room.
Hiyakura and Tao Yao exchanged glances, and they both saw determination and resolve in each other's eyes.
Hiyakura stepped forward, gently took the Beautiful Woman's hand, her voice firm yet tender: "We will do our utmost to help you; we absolutely will not let Little Forget-Me-Not lose you."
Just then, a worried voice from outside called out, "Mom, are you guys not done yet? It's so dark outside; I don't want to be alone..."
Hearing Forget-Me-Not's voice, the Beautiful Woman's expression instantly softened.
She took a deep breath, trying to make her voice sound calm and gentle:
"Okay, sweetheart, you can come in now."
As the door was pushed open, Little Forget-Me-Not appeared before everyone.
She hesitantly peeked in, her big eyes curiously scanning each person in the room.
When she saw her mom, her eyes instantly lit up as she quickly ran to the Beautiful Woman's side.
"Mom, what are you guys whispering about?"
Forget-Me-Not looked up, her face full of curiosity.
The Beautiful Woman gazed at her daughter's innocent face, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
She reached out and gently stroked Forget-Me-Not's hair, softly saying:
"This is an adult secret; you'll know when you grow up, Little Forget-Me-Not."
Forget-Me-Not pouted, a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice: "Adults are so troublesome…"
Her tone carried a touch of childlike complaint, but it was filled with attachment to her mother.
At that moment, the Beautiful Woman suddenly felt a wave of intense discomfort.
Her complexion instantly turned pale, and her body began to shake uncontrollably.
A fit of severe coughing swept over her; she bent down, covering her mouth with her hand, desperately trying to suppress this sudden wave of coughing.
However, this attack was more severe than any previous ones.
The Beautiful Woman felt as if an invisible hand had tightly grasped her lungs, making every breath immensely difficult.
The coughing echoed loudly in the small space, sounding exceptionally jarring.
Forget-Me-Not was startled by her mother's sudden coughing, worry written all over her small face.
She immediately reached out her little hand, gently patting her mother's back, her voice tinged with a whimper: "Mom, what's wrong? Are you unwell again? Should we get a doctor?"
The Beautiful Woman shook her head with difficulty, trying to say something to comfort her daughter.
But the severe coughing prevented her from speaking.
She could only gently hold Forget-Me-Not's small hand, trying to convey her comfort.
Forget-Me-Not watched her mother in pain, and tears brimmed in her eyes.
She turned to the others in the room, her voice trembling as she pleaded: "Sisters, please help my mom, okay? She's sick and feels terrible..."
Hiyakura and Tao Yao exchanged glances, both seeing concern and determination in each other's eyes.
Hiyakura crouched down, gently hugging Forget-Me-Not, soothingly saying: "Don't be afraid, Little Forget-Me-Not. We will definitely help your mom."
At the same time, Tao Yao walked to the Beautiful Woman, gently supporting her shoulder, and quietly asked:
"Are you alright?"
After a few minutes of violent coughing, the Beautiful Woman finally began to calm down.
She took a few deep breaths; her complexion was still pale, but her eyes revealed strength and gratitude.
She softly told Tao Yao: "Thank you, I'm okay now."
Seeing this, Hiyakura immediately stood up, firmly saying: "It's still too dangerous here... Little Forget-Me-Not, support your mom; we need to leave quickly and get your mom to a safe place."
Forget-Me-Not nodded immediately, her small face showing a determined expression.
She walked to her mother's side, reaching out her small hand to support her mother's arm, her voice clear:
"Okay, Mom, I'll help you."
The Beautiful Woman looked at her daughter's strong appearance, her eyes flashing with both comfort and heartache.
She gently patted Forget-Me-Not's hand, softly saying:
"Thank you, sweetheart. Mommy is fine; you don't have to worry."
With Hiyakura and Tao Yao guiding them, the group cautiously left the secret room.
Just as they stepped out of the room, they encountered several Disaster Beasts lurking nearby.
These monsters varied in form; some had sharp claws, while others were covered in scales, their eyes flashing with a dangerous glint.
Hiyakura and Tao Yao quickly took action.
Hiyakura wielded a large sword, moving like lightning among the Disaster Beasts, and wherever her sword light struck, monsters fell one by one.
Tao Yao applied her shield skill on Hiyakura.
Soon, all the Disaster Beasts were defeated.
Hiyakura and Tao Yao returned to the side of the Beautiful Woman and Forget-Me-Not to ensure they were safe.
"It's alright now; let's keep moving."
Hiyakura said, preparing to lead everyone back the way they came.
At that moment, an eerie voice suddenly resonated in the air, as if it was coming from all directions, whispering directly into each person's ear:
"Dear guests, since you've come, why not stay a little longer?"
The voice was filled with allure and danger, sending a chill down everyone's spine.
As the voice appeared, a familiar shadow gradually took shape before them.
Hiyakura instantly recognized this figure and said through gritted teeth:
"You're that guy again..."
Her voice was filled with anger and vigilance, and she tightened her grip on the sword involuntarily.
The Shadow Fairy seemed unbothered by Hiyakura's hostility; her gaze passed over Hiyakura and Tao Yao and directly landed on the Beautiful Woman, whom they were protecting.
The corner of the Shadow Fairy's mouth curled into a strange smile, her voice tinged with a bizarre familiarity:
"Little Green Green, so you're hiding here! I've looked for you for so long! If it weren't for these outsiders, I wouldn't have found you so easily!"
Hiyakura froze at this name: "Little Green Green?"
She looked at the Beautiful Woman, a surge of unease welling up inside her.
Forget-Me-Not also heard this strange name; she looked up in confusion at her mother:
"Mom, is she calling you?"
The little girl's voice was full of confusion; she didn't remember her mother ever having such a name.
The Beautiful Woman shook her head, clearly indicating that it was not a name for her.
An eerie atmosphere enveloped the air.
Everyone felt an invisible pressure.
Hiyakura and Tao Yao stood protectively in front of the Beautiful Woman and Forget-Me-Not, ready to respond to any potential danger.
Meanwhile, the Beautiful Woman tightly held her daughter, her eyes showing a mix of complicated emotions.
In this tense moment, the Shadow Fairy spoke again, her tone playful:
"What's wrong? My little Green Green, how long do you plan to hide in this parasitic body? You're not really thinking of escaping my grasp through these humans, are you?"
The Shadow Fairy's words detonated like a bomb in everyone's hearts.
The term "parasitic body" instantly raised alarms for all.
Tao Yao and Hiyakura exchanged shocked and confused glances. They simultaneously turned their eyes to the Beautiful Woman, seemingly seeking an explanation or denial.
"Parasitic body?"
Hiyakura murmured, her voice filled with uncertainty. "What does that mean?"
As she spoke, Hiyakura gripped her sword even tighter.
Her gaze darted between the Beautiful Woman and the Shadow Fairy, trying to understand this sudden information.
Forget-Me-Not sensed the atmosphere becoming heavy. She looked up at her mom, concern and confusion written on her small face.
"Mom," she softly asked, her voice trembling, "what did she mean by parasitic body? Are you okay?"
The little girl's hand clutched tightly at her mother's clothes, as if fearing that if she let go, her mother would disappear.
The Beautiful Woman's face turned even paler upon hearing the Shadow Fairy's words.
A flicker of realization passed through her eyes, quickly replaced by deep fear.
Her lips trembled as she murmured:
"Parasitic? That fairy, inside my body?"
Her voice was filled with disbelief and terror.
Unconsciously, the Beautiful Woman's hand brushed against her chest, as if trying to feel whether there truly was something not belonging to her within her.
Her eyes widened in horror.
Seeing the Beautiful Woman's reaction, the Shadow Fairy's mouth curled into a smug smile. She gracefully floated a step forward, her voice tinged with delight:
"Yes, hiding inside your body is a fairy!"
Her tone was excited, as if sharing a joyful secret.
Upon hearing this confirmation, the Beautiful Woman seemed to have all her strength drained away.
Her eyes became vacant, and her face displayed an expression of despair.
She had thought there was still hope...
But if she truly was completely parasitized by the virus fairy...
Then it seemed there would be no hope left...
After a brief moment of shock, the Beautiful Woman's eyes suddenly became resolute.
She reacted quickly, without hesitation, pushing her daughter away from her side.