88 - I’m Surrounded by My Own Pets!

"Did Xing Bing commit an offense?" Seeing her confused expression, Number 3 immediately moved aside in disdain. "Bang!" Just then, as the training room door was pushed open, all the main members present froze for a moment. The Silver Dragon Captain walked in with a beautiful woman sporting golden hair styled in buns. They were conversing and laughing, not at all like someone who had just taken sick leave. “Sweetheart, this is where I usually train. I’ll let you experience some special massage services later~” After softly introducing the place to Lian Xing, the Silver Dragon turned to the team members who wore varied expressions and announced coldly, “Ladies, this is the Captain from Youlan Academy. She’s here for a tour, and tomorrow she’ll catch a ride with us to the league venue.” “...” “Still standing around? Don’t you have training to do?” Within seconds, under Silver Dragon's cold gaze, the curious onlookers dispersed, though not without a sigh of relief. Then, Silver Dragon, with a swift change of demeanor, beamed a smile as she led Lian Xing by the hand into the massage zone. Witnessing this, those who pretended to train gave each other looks of disbelief. Taking leave for a date, huh? Come to think of it, how did the Captain snag such a catch, an alluring yet seemingly seasoned beauty? Would this temptress leave our Captain heart-broken and empty? Meanwhile, inside the secluded massage room, Lian Xing lay apprehensively on the special combat equipment, eyeing the two maidservants dressed in revealing outfits who had been waiting for some time. “Are we getting a massage during the match?” “It feels a bit odd…” “Don’t worry, darling. They’re professionally trained and won’t overstep any boundaries~” Silver Dragon reassured her, casually lying down herself. To unwind appropriately, one had to first get a massage—which was meant to relax the body amid virtual battles, allowing a more immersive experience without interference from physical sensations. However, the moment a maidservant lightly pressed down on Lian Xing's abdomen, she screamed as though in agony. "Ugh!!!" "......" "......" “What, what just happened?” Startled by the reaction, the three individuals present turned to look at the blonde girl who had sat up abruptly. “It’s... it’s nothing... just ticklish...” Lian Xing, embarrassed, blushed as she gingerly lay back down. She had simply never been touched by anyone except on her hands before, so she was caught off guard by her heightened sensitivity. Surely, it was only an ordinary massage; it wouldn't be a big deal... “Hmm...” But the instant the cool, delicate hand of the maidservant touched her abdomen again, a strange electric sensation surged through her, making her toes curl. She fought back tears as her body trembled involuntarily. Barely holding for a few seconds, Lian Xing let out another peculiar cry before curling up like a shrimp, rolling fervently on the equipment. “I-I wasn't even using any strength...” Protesting with tears in her eyes, the maidservant felt wronged while glancing at the silver-haired girl with a puzzled expression. She knew that people often booked her just for her massage skills rather than her company. She was a professional... “It’s okay, maybe you're just feeling unwell. How about starting from the legs instead...?” Unwilling to give up, Lian Xing suggested through tears glistening in her eyes. The result was undeniable—the leg massage was unbearably worse than the abdomen, as proved by her painful cries. Watching the dramatic scene, Silver Dragon suddenly recalled something unusual. Yesterday, while bathing with Lian Xing, she offered to scrub her back, but just a touch left Lian Xing almost in tears, accusing her of breaking a hemorrhoid. Seeing her distressed and upset like that had frightened Silver Dragon badly at the time. Looking back... Nothing had seemed amiss on that smooth, flawless back. Besides, can hemorrhoids even be located there? Wait a moment—!!! Could it be that Lian Xing has one of those rare waterless constitutions...? Silver Dragon's expression turned peculiar as she recalled how someone once boasted about such a condition. Although this was deemed a rare congenital ailment, it could fetch an exorbitant price. Unlikely to be seen in reality, it was commonplace in a certain type of indescribable narrative... Could Lian Xing be the protagonist of that kind of novel? Silver Dragon couldn’t help but feel a certain dryness in her throat and a burning sensation in her abdomen. To make sure this secret stayed hidden, she quickly waved the two maidservants out of the room. "Dear, if you can't handle it, just skip straight to the match?" "O-Okay..." Lian Xing, appearing drained and teary-eyed, nodded slightly, relieved to be free at last. — On the other side, at the headquarters of the Pet Beast Association in White Moon State. A small fox in a black secretary outfit frowned as she meticulously read the latest confidential reports. With less than two days until the White Moon State Academy League, how could such a situation arise...? After a moment of reflection, she picked up her phone and dialed a number. "Ring... ring... ring..." "Hello?" "What’s going on with this information? Can’t they explain it any better?" the small fox bitterly complained into the phone. "Why are they allowing members of Chaos Calamity into White Moon State!?" “White Moon State is merely a level 10 domain; it stands no chance against a Royal Step attack!” "......" "......" "Well, there’s been a major issue upstairs. We barely have the resources to handle our own situation," sighed a female voice on the other end. "But I’m about to be promoted; this wrench in the works couldn't come at a worse time!" the small fox shouted angrily, gesturing punches and kicks while speaking. After a pause, the female voice reluctantly began to explain. "Well, level 10 domains aren’t authorized to receive this intel, but since it’s not classified, I’ll send it over for you to see." "After reading it, just accept the circumstances—we have little else to do~~" With that, the call ended. The small fox slumped in her seat, waiting for the incoming information from the other side. Chaos Calamity, led by a fallen celestial emperor, was a devastating force, its members all failed evolutionary outcasts. In its wake, life was annihilated, rivers of blood flowed. Its aim was chaos and destruction, twisting the natural order to fuel its warped evolution. Chaos Calamity’s existence was a vexing thorn for countless groups, including the Pet Beast Association. With an archangel reigning among its ranks, ordinary means stood little chance against it. No one could oppose the dragon’s intentions. Thus, few dared tackle Chaos Calamity, and those elite entities capable of dealing with the fallen celestial rarely intervened in low-grade domains. So, should White Moon State be engulfed by Chaos Calamity, the Pet Beast Association could offer no aid… Yet... Half a minute later, seeing the report received, the small fox felt something inside her shatter. [Year 427621, August 14th, 23:00] [23:03:53, an unknown ancient species landed in Chaos Calamity’s base in a secondary domain, the Abyss Sea.] [23:03:54, the Abyss Sea, a secondary domain, sank] [23:03:56, over half of Chaos Calamity’s members were eradicated, survivors fled through emergency transmission paths worldwide] [23:25:29, 20 minutes into the fight, the Calamity Leader barely escaped, while its ally vanished without a trace] [After overnight investigation and analysis by the Pet Beast Association headquarters and the Throne, the unknown ancient species has been temporarily named: Moon Catastrophe] [Moon Catastrophe, assigned a danger level of: Ten Stars!!] — — A friend’s book. [In a Collapse, The Narrator Is Out of Order]