Little Gui's livestream.
Guinaifen put herself in the situation.
If this wasn't just a storyline but her real-life experience...
Having stumbled upon such a sensational scoop, she definitely couldn't let it slip by!
Sure enough,
As she followed Judge Huohuo on the repatriation journey.
She was anything but well-behaved!
Seizing every opportunity for a scoop.
"If I could capture some footage of Tail along the way, with a title like 'Eerie Ghost Fire Appears in Fyxestroll Garden, Possesses Innocent Foxian Girl,' it would surely grab attention, right?"
"Miss Huohuo, could Tail come out for a photo?"
Huohuo gently yet firmly replied, "Miss Guinaifen, we are currently on official duty..."
Leaving the courtyard.
Two guards from the Netherworld stood at the entrance.
After walking a distance, there was no one else around except the three of them.
They were nearing the exit of Fyxestroll Garden.
Glancing at the map.
Guinaifen sighed.
"Is this mission really going to end like this?"
"Although Fyxestroll Garden has been taken over by the judges..."
"But, come on, throw in some twists!"
Guinaifen felt like an actor about to wrap up filming, her current plea being her last act of defiance.
Just then.
The plot seems to be taking a turn!
Huohuo couldn't help but mutter to herself, "It's so quiet... it's getting scarier..."
"Please stay close to Huohuo..."
As soon as she finished speaking.
Guinaifen, who was behind her, let out a scream!
"There's a ghost ahhhhhh——"
The sound startled Huohuo as well.
"Wahhhh～"
Her voice trembled, "Wh-what's going on?"
[Don't be scared!]
"I-I'm not scared, I-I just can't stand steady..."
"...By the way, where's Miss Guinaifen? Miss Guinaifen——"
"...She couldn't have gotten lost, could she..."
Looking back.
Only an empty street was in sight.
Not to mention Guinaifen, there wasn't even half a ghostly shadow!
"I just wanted to add some twists to the plot, not get myself into trouble!" Guinaifen lamented, on the verge of tears.
Meanwhile, Huohuo spoke in a nearly sobbing tone, "This won't do, we need to go find Miss Guinaifen..."
"The atmosphere around here feels off... I'm so scared, stay close to me, I'm afraid you'll disappear too..."
...
""Not scared at all""
"If you weren't stuttering, I might have believed you."
"Isn't the Ten-Lords Commission supposed to handle these things? How can a judge be so scared and still be a judge?"
"How did Huohuo become a judge with such a timid nature?"
"She must be the weakest judge in the Ten-Lords Commission."
"Huohuo has a spirit residing in her, do you?"
"I have the barrage to protect me."
...
In the courtyard.
Seeing the barrage all commenting on Huohuo's timidity and incompetence.
Tail immediately burst into gleeful laughter, "Hahahaha..."
"See that, little Huohuo?"
"These people are all saying you're not fit for the job!"
"My suggestion is the same as theirs, you might as well resign early and go home to set up a stall selling pancakes."
Huohuo looked aggrieved, "Tail, even you're making fun of me..."
Beside her.
Xueyi and Hanya were discussing the situation regarding the Heliobus escaping from the Creation Furnace.
Hanya nodded: "Hmm... When such things appear in the plot, it means there are similar signs in reality..."
"We must go to the Artisanship Commission to confirm."
"Huohuo, you stay here and continue watching the plot."
Huohuo was startled: "Huh...?"
"Me, alone?"
Xueyi said expressionlessly: "That's right."
"Contact us immediately if anything unusual happens in the plot."
"But the atmosphere in the plot is already very strange!" Huohuo argued.
"That's the result of the Heliobus causing trouble, which is exactly why we need to go and check."
"O... okay..."
After Xueyi and Hanya left.
The already eerie courtyard became even more eerie.
Moreover.
The game plot seemed to have become even more bizarre.
Stelle was supposed to go find Guinaifen, but she got lost instead.
She examined a strange bronze mirror for a while.
Just as she was about to turn and leave.
Her reflection in the mirror suddenly reached out!
And forcibly pulled her in!
Seeing this scene.
Huohuo immediately covered her mouth in shock.
Her eyes turned red.
She was almost scared to tears!
"Wuwuwu... Why is this plot so scary!"
...
Astral Express.
Stelle was playing on her account.
After completing the Companion Mission [Night of Universal Hallucinations], Argenti had already been added to the character pool.
She was studying Argenti's skills in the character trial interface.
"You can just release the first stage of the AoE attack..."
"Or you can consume more Energy to unleash a more powerful Ultimate."
"The more targets Argenti hits, the higher the CRIT Rate boost he gains and the more Energy he recovers..."
A flash of understanding appeared in Stelle's eyes.
She exclaimed: "This character is designed specifically for AoE situations!"
"But in the current environment... there's no need for AoE at all."
"Right now, it's the era of Destruction DPS dominating the meta!"
"I'll just do one small pity pull, Argenti, I'm giving you a chance here."
Just as Stelle was about to pull.
March 7th beside her suddenly exclaimed!
"Stelle, come quick and look!"
"Something's wrong in the plot, you're about to get possessed by a ghost!"
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Stelle immediately forgot about pulling and hurried over to watch the stream.
"Weren't you just about to leave Fyxestroll Garden with Huohuo? How did you suddenly get possessed by a ghost?"
"You got pulled in by your reflection in the mirror!"
As they spoke.
The Stelle in the plot had already walked down the stairs.
In the space ahead, there were clusters of ghostly flames.
As soon as she arrived.
A sinister voice rang out.
"I heard the fallen leaves of Fyxestroll Garden whisper, the flames weep, they told me that a powerful body has approached..."
"They said this person carries the aura of having fought [Phantylia]..."
"So... so powerful, just sensing your presence makes me tremble with delight!"
The inexplicable voice grew increasingly excited, increasingly agitated!
With a sense of urgency!
"Let me taste you? Just one bite, a small one. I can't wait to savor your flavor."
The Stelle in the plot had a cold sweat running down her face.
And the real Stelle wasn't much better.
What the hell is going on?
Oh no! This guy is coming for me!
[Entering Battle]
These two mechanical goldfish are different from the usual ones, emitting an eerie green glow all over.
Despite defeating them, a mysterious voice indicates that these were merely pawns it casually chose.
After the battle, that green flame suddenly appears.
Hovering around Stelle.
"Let me see,"
"The one who drove away Phantylia..."
"What does it taste like?"
The flame appears behind Stelle.
Taking advantage of Stelle's inattention, it actually possesses her!
Green flames ignite on her hands and body.
Before Stelle could even express concern for her in-game self, she noticed that many players in the comments were actually getting excited!?
...
"Wow! The green-flame form of the Trailblazer is unlocked for a limited time."
"My character looks so good!"
"I can't even imagine how fragrant Stelle must be, this Heliobus villain really knows how to pick!"
"Even Stelle got possessed by a Heliobus? These ghostly things are that terrifying?"
"If we encounter a Heliobus, wouldn't we just be turned into puppets?"
"Scared me into pulling my feet back under the blanket."
...
Beside Stelle, an eye made of spiritual fire appears.
Compared to Tail's harmless appearance, it seems much more sinister.
This Heliobus also begins to introduce itself.
It's called [Cirrus].
It wants to cooperate with Stelle.
"So, I'll help you escape the illusionary maze set by the Resentful Flame; and you, help me escape the pursuit of the Ten-Lords Commission judges. We benefit each other, no one owes anyone, how about it?"
In fact, this is not a choice.
Because even if Little Gui chooses to refuse, Cirrus says it has already possessed her, and it's not really discussing with Stelle.
Although Cirrus seems untrustworthy.
Following its instructions, they actually find Huohuo!
Huohuo is curled up in a corner.
Seeing Stelle approach, she immediately seems to see a savior.
"Stelle, it's you! Finally, I see a living person!"
"Great, I thought I'd be trapped here forever... It's so good to see you!"
"By the way, have you seen Miss Guinaifen? I haven't found her yet, I hope nothing happened to her..."
At this moment.
Three dialogue options appear.
[Let's go find her.]
[She's probably trapped in some corner too.]
[Never mind that, I'm possessed by a Heliobus!]
Little Gui doesn't rush to choose.
Instead, she sighs with relief, "Huohuo is such a good person!"
"Even though she's so scared, her first concern is still for my safety..."
"This kid is really nice, worth getting along with."
"Eh? Wait, isn't she a judge of the Ten-Lords Commission? Why do I instinctively think of her as just a regular kid?"
However.
What happens next is even more outrageous.
Because the protagonist's body is controlled.
She starts to mock Huohuo.
This young judge actually gets so upset... she cries.