King Authority’s Arrival and Unexpected Revelations

“They’re so mean! Sister Lily is clearly doing good deeds, so why is everyone talking about her like that?”

Bai Ruoruo’s small hands pounded on the keyboard, her expression seething with indignation.

On the front lines of defending Sister Lily, Bai Ruoruo was always present.

“Today, I’m going to fight you trolls! Ya ya ya~ Keyboard, come!”

“Hmph!”

“Pathetic! You little trash! Let me have a sip of my happy drink, then I’ll fight you for another hundred years!”

She picked up her cola. After her own words faded, Bai Ruoruo fell silent for a moment, noticing the unusual quiet in the room—something was missing compared to usual.

As for what was missing…

“Useless sister, why does that editor make you run errands every other day, and then you don’t come back until so late?”

“Could it be that useless sister can’t write interesting plots, so she’s being… workplace bullied? If you don’t have talent, don’t you still have your body? Then… sister has no resistance… and is crazily ravaged by one girl after another~”

What terrifying imaginations these children have. Are all kids these days carnivores?

“Ruoruo~”

Hearing the voice, Bai Ruoruo quickly jumped off her computer chair.

“Sister! You’re back! Are you okay? You weren’t bullied, were you? Should we call the police? All evil will be brought to justice!”

Bai Ruoli blinked, then gently stroked the little one’s head as she rushed over. ‘Was she scared because I came back too late?’

“It’s fine. Do you want some cake? It’s your favorite strawberry cake, Ruoruo~”

“…Is sister only worth one strawberry cake? Or is it because I want to eat strawberry cake?”

“Wuwuwu~ I don’t like strawberry cake anymore~”

Bai Ruoruo, thirteen years old, had her internet access cut off by her sister starting today.

****

‘As expected, such a large output like before isn’t realistic~ It feels like a one-minute trial card, after which you can only experience it by purchasing a membership~’

‘Well, then at least give me a top-up option. Whether it’s a monthly card or a supreme membership, I’ll buy it.’

After seeing Saint Lily off, Red Spider Lily clasped her hands behind her head, gazing up at the starry sky.

Then Su Xiaoqian filled her vision, the little fairy’s tiny foot tapping her nose.

“Host, one cannot achieve success overnight. Without accumulating small steps, one cannot travel a thousand li. Without gathering small streams, one cannot form rivers and seas.”

“You must fulfill your promise to help!”

“Besides, clearing calamity beasts also gives you quite a few points, doesn’t it?”

“Miss Lily is a truly good person, even if it’s just for the good deed points.”

Su Xiaoqian spoke earnestly.

“…”

“Alright, alright, I get it. I never said I wouldn’t help. Aren’t I helping right now?”

She spoke helplessly. Although she did feel like slacking off, being lectured made her a bit annoyed, so Red Spider Lily started nodding and shaking her head.

“Mm~ Host, big dummy, I’m still here!”

Red Spider Lily curved her lips into a smile. ‘I would never admit I did that on purpose.’

“But luckily, I can fly~” Su Xiaoqian patted her small chest, still startled.

“Eh~ Oh right, who can’t fly~”

“…Groudon, do you even know manners?”

“Eat my Precipice Blades!”

“Hehe~ Can’t hit me, can’t hit me, Host, you big dummy! Nya nya nya~”

“Ah! You called me a dummy again, don’t run!”

****

The next day, early morning.

Su Mu brushed his teeth, habitually scrolling through his phone.

He didn’t expect any news about himself, as Saint Lily was always cautious, first setting up a barrier.

Immediately after finishing, she would move on to the next location.

‘Seriously, I need exposure!’

‘That way I can just lie down and count money.’

‘I should mention it, at least make an appearance or something.’

The headlines in Hehe City had changed. Saint Lily was no longer dominating the top spot.

[The Frost Snow King Authority Arrives in Our City, Grand Welcome Ceremony…]

Terrifying. A King Authority!

Even as an ordinary person, Su Mu found it difficult to clearly understand the specific strengths and等级 divisions of espers, or what a certain level could achieve.

But a King Authority was the pinnacle of espers.

Gods were omnipotent. When someone could replicate the powers people only imagined gods possessed, that person was a ‘King Authority’.

They were beings blessed by gods, granted authority, and acted on behalf of the divine in human form.

As for why they weren’t called ‘Divine Authority’? Probably because it didn’t sound as good~’

So why had this important figure come here?

Su Mu turned off the screen. ‘Why else?’

‘Could it be that the seemingly harmonious Hehe City harbors a dangerous Villain No. 1?’

‘Even if they’re small in stature, perhaps they’re secretly undertaking something major to destroy the world.’

The gloom hanging over Hehe City had never truly dispersed.

‘And now the King Authority has arrived, so the sun will shine, and everyone will have light in their eyes, right?’

“Was the previous lack of activity because they were planning something big?” Su Mu clicked his tongue, a hint of annoyance in his voice.

“Xiaoqian, if I were to confront this King Authority, who do you think would win?”

“I don’t know~” Su Xiaoqian, gargling with a small cup, asked with confusion. “But why would you confront them? (・o・)?”

“Why else? This is clearly aimed at me~”

“No, to be precise, they’re looking for Su Mo.”

“In your current state, Host, you’re completely ordinary. With their cover, you won’t be discovered!” Su Xiaoqian patted her small chest, assuring him with great confidence. “Even if something goes wrong, they can protect the Host!”

“Having the thought is enough. That’s a King Authority, you know. If something truly unexpected happens, just hide and don’t cause trouble~” Su Mu expressed disbelief. ‘How much power does this little thing actually have? She has no combat ability at all!’

“The information the Host has about King Authorities is overly deified,” Xiaoqian spread her hands. “That’s why the most terrifying thing is the shackles of thought.”

“Ha~”

“Host, you just need to understand that you are the savior I chose, the most excellent person. Any King Authority, *bam bam bam*, and they’ll be defeated!” The little fairy waved her tiny fists, extremely violent.

“But you didn’t know that before~”

“In short, the Host is capable!”

Su Mu smiled.

“Well, I think so too.”

Naturally, Su Mu’s plan for exposure was temporarily put on hold.

It wasn’t out of fear, but for a more secure approach.

The use of Red Spider Lily’s abilities also needed more thorough development, and the best method, of course, was practical application.

Therefore, Saint Lily’s work had to be diligently completed.

****

‘Dandelion,’

“Um… Dandelion, I want to give my share of the rewards from these recent missions to Red Spider Lily. Do you think that’s alright?” Saint Lily hesitated, asking in a soft voice.

Miss Dandelion blinked.

“Although Red Spider Lily hasn’t said anything, I can sense her exhaustion. Helping is a kind gesture, but it’s wrong to freely squander that kindness. At the very least, I hope to give her appropriate compensation.”

“Yes, you should!” Miss Dandelion smiled. “Just do as you wish, Lily. How about this, I’ll give my share to Miss Red Spider Lily too!”

“Eh? No, that won’t do! That’s what you earned, Dandelion!”

“Eh~ But I want to help you too, Lily~”

“Then, Dandelion, help me think of a gift, alright? Friendship should have a fitting form!” Saint Lily said, holding up her index finger.

“Hmm~ A gift for Red Spider Lily?” Dandelion murmured.

Just then, a roar came from outside the shop—Red Spider Lily had arrived.

“No time to waste! Get in the car, Saint Lily! Let’s quickly start today’s mission! Inactivity means a problematic mindset. The early bird gets the worm, and the early worm gets eaten by the bird!”

“In short, let’s go, let’s go!”

“Eh? Oh, oh!”

“As expected of Red Spider Lily!”

She was known in the Jianghu as the timely rain, the chivalrous Sister Hua!

‘Even though it’s my trouble, she’s always so proactive!’

‘I must repay her well!’