Surviving The Fourth Calamity

Zhu Meili’s subordinate had quite sharp eyes, glancing over to see the other person’s tablet clearly... Of course, Black Rose members don’t feel these things can’t be shown to outsiders.

Generally speaking, members of a large family like Black Rose won’t easily shield their tablets... Secretly cursing is another matter.

But in these family chats without much privacy, they wouldn’t make it too hidden... Why speak secrets when they could be seen as plotting conspiracies while waiting in line?

Usually, everyone behaves openly.

Of course, occasionally someone might play ’mysterious,’ but generally, people don’t play too big... After all, even if one does this ten times, no other family would be shaken, totally ignoring it.

So when everyone plays together, it feels a bit too tragic.

This pain has been borne by countless people.

In the end, it is almost customary; not even the most shameless would pull such a stunt during a world task.

Therefore, although everyone will still closely watch their neighbors’ every move, at least they need not worry about being fooled.

Being deceived is inevitable.

Who doesn’t have some secret language?

Families like Black Rose typically have their unique language set, reminding members about certain issues and people.

Zhu Meili wishes to know if ’Perfect Bald’ has said anything odd... To ensure family members remember, this language is usually coherent.

Even though the words seem normal, you can still analyze something from them... Especially families like Black Rose, which last long.

No matter how the secret language changes, it remains true to its original form.

Zhu Meili still trusts his people’s judgment... Those following Black Rose members are somewhat familiar with Proud Sky Alliance’s secret language; even if they don’t understand it, they can sense something.

If he feels nothing, then it’s not a big deal.

As for the unease, he absolutely doesn’t believe that.

Having fought with ’Perfect Bald’ for years, Zhu Meili is sure he knows Black Rose members better than their allies do.

If there were truly no issues, they absolutely wouldn’t be acting so quietly.

How could Black Rose members just stand next door, still looking at their tablets, rather than turning and mocking the clan leader who idly chats nonsense, even flipping the bird?

This guy, though standing nearby them, is actually near the front on the other side of the queue—an unmistakable Black Rose veteran.

In longstanding family clans, the least afraid of clan leaders aren’t the managers but those old-timers who remain yet resolutely do no administrative work.

Their contributions are substantial and often even surpass managers... but they just don’t bother managing.

In reality or in-game, such people are what leaders struggle with the most.

Zhu Meili glanced enviously... He lacks such family members right now.

The majority who followed him back to this game are management.

The skeleton remains, making it easy to rebuild his family.

Without the shelter of flesh and blood, his family can only sustain through fierce fighting... It’s the only way for ordinary players to see them and know of them.

Whether they join later depends on how long they can hold on.

During the Aesces event, he started well.

Many ’lone wolf players’ reluctant to follow the Proud Sky Alliance witnessed their strength... Only Zhu Meili could make Proud Sky Alliance suffer such a loss.

Even if they only undermined Black and White Path.

But a dead camel is still larger than these Skeleton Horses, achieving that was already Zhu Meili’s victory.

Unfortunately, he never experienced ’Snow Cloud Peak.’

Later, he realized some things in the Oasis were surely foreseen by that cunning Old Dog... but not the final outcome; ’Snow Cloud Peak’ never anticipated it.

He merely planned to trick Black and White Path’s Ink Brush, not expecting it to completely collapse.

Of course, Zhu Meili deserves credit too, though he may have done it too well.

So well the Demon came to poach talents.

Zhu Meili lightly touched his heart area, his eyes flickering slightly... This world doesn’t seem to suit him.

Hence, ’Lu Huayu’s’ words aren’t entirely dismissible.

He tilted his head slightly, his gaze swept past the serious-looking Chief Steward Lu staring ahead... What exactly brought this guy to this world?

Clearly, he was discussing Toril’s New Continent earlier, showing great interest.

Now, even though he constantly communicates with Toril’s Ambori via tablet, having the Goddess monitor some issues... it couldn’t compare with having personal presence on the New Continent!

What in this world attracts him?

But Zhu Meili remains confident... Whatever news Road Eunuch knows about this world, he surely knows too.

Heh~ Some people never followed Eden purely because they detest treason.

Isn’t game betrayal akin to betraying one’s country?

At the very least, it proves their loyalty isn’t unwavering.

Everyone actually understands.

And even scheming leisurely in games, manipulating lives, what allows it? Even someone not too bright like him knows.

What he wouldn’t do... those claiming fairness would instead do.

Tsk~

If it weren’t for getting the latest intelligence from that group of people, why would Zhu Meili hang out with them for so long?

Even if he wanted to get some benefits from them, Zhu Meili was just hanging around in that camp, not really joining the other faction... Adding or not adding to the family makes a big difference.

There are also civilians in the occupied areas, hanging around with idiots, saying some insincere things at most would get mocked rather than despised.

Zhu Meili couldn’t bring himself to be like those people, who didn’t even dare to walk out of their homes with heads held high.

However, having such thoughts is also his own... Those kinds of people probably have countless reasons to convince themselves they’re still human, right?

Zhu Meili hugged his chest and fell into deep thought... What did Black Rose discover that made such a fuss?

Can he get some benefits from this?

Tsk... He glanced again at the serious-looking ’Lu Huayu’.

How could that guy possibly be unaware of all this?

Unlike Zhu Meili, who has been out of the loop for some time and may not understand some inside information, that Road Eunuch must know everything!

Why pretend to be clueless?

Ha~ probably just hiding it from him, the future ally.

Just like the fool ’Young Master’ behind him... actually stopped bothering with what ’Perfect Bald’ is up to!

Indeed, allies are always the ones kept in the dark the most.

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”Why are you here?” ’Old Age Striking King’ looked at ’Passion Fruit’ in surprise.

She clearly remembered that ’Passion Fruit’ said he wanted to do task strategies!

Shouldn’t he rush out as soon as he takes on a task?

Although there’s only one entrance, the exit isn’t.

Clearly, there was a light gate not far from the task puppet they could rush out through!

”Young Master said Baldy is up to no good, and you can tell he’s sneaking benefits.” ’Passion Fruit’ said without changing his expression,”What could he know, being the last one to join in?

Any news must have come from you.

He wants me to pay attention and see what you’re up to.”

When she left, ’Passion Fruit’ was clinging to that task puppet!

Damn, wasn’t too focused to forget to see from which side she left?

’Old Age Striking King’ couldn’t help but puff out her cheeks slightly.

These days, allies are really the toughest.

”You didn’t... tell anyone else, did you?” ’Old Age Striking King’ could only ask helplessly.

”Tell what?” ’Passion Fruit’ withdrew her hand from the purple crystal stone puppet, ”Thank goodness I told the secretary before coming in that I’d take the back door.

Why is Shaer always so tough, leaving me no loophole to exploit!”

’Old Age Striking King’ took a deep breath: She had to leave immediately.

Otherwise, if the people from the Magic Cult don’t see her for too long, they might... start speculating.

These days, allies, especially those over a decade long, are really annoying!

Every little loophole gets caught.

She waved her hand: ”I’ll leave first, best you don’t stay here too long either.”

”Don’t worry, I’m more afraid of being discovered than you.” ’Passion Fruit’ immediately replied, ”Plus, not many in our family know.

The secretary of Young Master usually only handles people from our school.

After staying in the student council for too long, seeing people from other schools just irritates, only want to slap them twice.”

’Old Age Striking King’ pressed her forehead: ”You’ve graduated, don’t think so much!

Otherwise, just for this sentence, I’ll scold you twice. Who hasn’t come from Academy Star?”

’Passion Fruit’ curled her lips: ”Elder, you haven’t enjoyed days like ours where we must be tied with other schools, appearing under one name.

Normally on Academy Star, we meet and taunt each other, fight hand to hand, but when going out must report one name~

Tsk~ only Young Master can be this leader, anyone else would’ve gone crazy.”

’Young Master’ may not manage anything, but he doesn’t seek fun with people from other schools because he’s the leader.

Actually, several people from schools thought of pulling him down... ’Young Master’ has wealth and power, they’re no worse!

But in the end, all gave up for the same reason... No one can guarantee that once they take the stage, they won’t manage crap.

Seeing the scoundrel from the neighboring school without a taunt, even assign them some unlucky tasks.

Like during family lineups, placing their school’s people next to someone like Zhu Meili.

’Young Master’ being a hands-off boss surprisingly avoids all the skinning.

If the drawing is crooked, can only blame bad luck.