Chapter 1051

NO．174：Starting with One Person and Two Dogs

Because of his love for horse girls during his teenage years, he mentioned horse girls in a TV interview, and was then approached by them; due to a series of circumstances, he eventually embarked on the path of a trainer……

Aomo Lindun's causal relationship upon stepping onto the trainer's path is so clear and straightforward that it can be said that only because of his early activity as Umastar could he barely shoulder the responsibility of an 'airdrop trainer'.

Looking back on the past, one can see that life's causality is like a precise chain, pieced together from bottom to top into a seamless trajectory.

But occasionally there will also be some flashy, unexpected incidents.

For example, right now—his first encounter with Isamara undoubtedly occurred during that rescue operation, but that contact came to nothing; he even welded a layer onto her.

According to Miss Laurentina, the 'Orca' during that period was quite normal, and their attention toward him was limited to some subtle voting and publicity, without truly reaching out.

Aomo, who during this period had indeed never received any news from Skadi, could also prove that her attention toward him was not excessive, merely at the level of 'knowing someone who became famous, occasionally checking news about them'.

He didn't even proactively call to exchange pleasantries.

Honestly speaking, this is already quite rare.

You should know that, regarding Aomo's past incident in Heaven Gate City and several news items in Boundary Gate District, some half-acquainted people would call, appearing concerned, but usually within ten minutes their true motives would be revealed.

Whether for fame or profit, or merely for petty harassment… not to mention the several calls Bi Ze forced upon him, the genuine calls were only for mockery and startling surprises; Skadi's response indeed fits the standard of 'acquainted but not close'.

But the problem lies now.

From a certain time period onward, Skadi's condition began to 'deteriorate'.

Her mind would occasionally conjure strange thoughts, not presented as commands but as if they were her own thinking, causing her to temporarily lack self-awareness; however, she never became a frog slowly boiled in warm water, and she still had a roommate and elder who were constantly with her, preventing her from undergoing such a complete change.

But even so, such a life itself is agonizing.

Laurentina deeply understood this feeling, having experienced something similar herself; thus, during this brief period, she constantly stayed by Skadi's side, not just as a comrade but as someone who truly empathized.

As for that crucial time period, Aomo directly applied a single hypothesis to explain it all.

That was the time point when he returned from the Gulite Universe.

This is also why, upon seeing Skadi, he inevitably recalls that black-and-white figure seemingly capable of assimilating everything, leading to his rash speculation.

'There remains… a faint trace of blood kinship on his body.'

Even that original statement, together with that impression, was unearthed, making him realize that he should have had no contact with Skadi for several months by that point.

The deity of the Faction, how does it capture the so-called 'taste'—this kind of information?

Of course, Aomo clearly understands that the so-called 'taste' does not actually refer to any odor molecules.

Perhaps it is some kind of mark, a mingling of divinity, or something else; but regardless of what it is, it does not hinder proving that Isamara possesses a unique cognitive channel.

Then, could it be based on the same principle that causes Isamara to suddenly become restless?

What other possibilities could there be…… He turned his gaze back to the girl's dark-red eyes, only to hear a female voice suddenly ring out:

"How twisted, Aomo."

Suddenly joining the conversation was Shu.

Aomo looked back at her in surprise, his gaze also sweeping over Zhong Yue, whose expression was somewhat unexpected.

"I hope you're not talking about interpersonal relationships and feelings."

Honestly speaking, just looking at Lapland's enthusiastic phone‑operating demeanor, he feels this wave of public opinion is hard to escape, but at least he doesn't want to so badly damage the impression of his acquaintance's younger sister.

"Of course not, although I know you, Mr. Lindun, have recently been deep in gender conflicts, but there's no need to be so sensitive."

Actually, he hasn't really been deep in it… Aomo wanted to protest, but he also knows that when the other party makes a judgment, rebuttal is always feeble and meaningless; the so‑called 'typical clam urgent filial music' is merely a one‑sided insistence.

So he adopted an attitude of not being ashamed to ask: "Then what does 'twisted' refer to?"

"The cause that was never sown and the fruit that suddenly appeared—this phenomenon that goes against natural law—don't you find it twisted?"

"If that's how you put it, that's indeed the case; do you have any suggestions?"

Sigh... The unchanged honorific used twice let Shu helplessly glance at this young man, somewhat recognizing his stubbornness, so he didn't press further, merely raising his hand to point at the nearby instrument.

"If you're looking for a suggestion, try that device—you might find something."

"That's a pretty clear suggestion, huh," Aomo mused, gazing at the broadcast screen showing the girls each interacting with the game characters, "Can you find a conclusion in there? It almost feels like a coincidence."

The game was originally prepared for testing, yet it also hid the answer to the problem... The youth turned his head to look at the two parties nearby.

Laoluntina and Scati, the former staring at Shu, the latter still staring at Aomo.

"What do you think?" Aomo asked Laoluntina Miss, turning to the Youlingsha who obviously didn't trust Shu, "Although hoping to change the status quo through a game isn't rational, as far as I know, this game isn't merely a game."

"No problem at all," the shark who had locked eyes with Hu Jing turned her head and gave a faint smile, "Hu Jing has been waiting until now, so naturally she's not in a rush either; just as you said, Mr. Lin Dun, be careful~"

"This isn't merely a game."

"Thank you for your concern."

Aomo gave a slight nod, then glanced at Scati.

"I... she... wanted to ask you..." the girl, unable to distinguish herself, her gaze shifting twice, was halted by the youth raising his hand.

"That doesn't matter, Scati Miss." the youth said softly.

"What matters is you and her, or the life named Scati, cannot continue like this."

"This is a permanent hidden danger, right? A single body actually hosts two consciousnesses; Dr. Luo Xia didn't simply create a new body to divert Yisha Mala, presumably there are also some concerns I don't know about."

"You're very perceptive." Laoluntina was surprised, for the second time, at this man's grasp of the current situation.

"It's a logical deduction, Miss."

"This matter concerning the Faction's god, which ought to be a serious affair, your priority for seeking help isn't me, but rather that Dr. Luo Xia..." As he said this, he fell slightly silent, glancing around at his companions.

He suddenly realized that these were the team who had been waiting for him at the designated transmission point from the start, and also employees of this company.

They had at least some contact with that Dr. Luo Xia.

"If I'm guessing, should I at least have a companion accompanying me?"

"Me, me, me—I came here exactly for this!"

Suddenly raising his hand was Lapulande, who had just been energetically operating his phone.

And Aomo's gaze swept past him, scanning over those who hadn't raised their hands.

Miss Adaier looked somewhat bewildered, Zhong Yue's expression was helpless, Sikadi wanted to speak but held back, while Miss Laoluntina still wore that smiling expression.

""...... Also, given that the premise of a system that controls internal games exists, even the overseers don't need to have it.""

Aomo helplessly accepted the fact that they had no Duìyou.

Then, being scolded by Lapulande, they rushed up and grabbed the collar.

""Didn't I say I came for this!""

""Oh, this is really a big help.""

""You brat, your tone doesn't show any expectation at all!""

That statement sounds quite impolite, but it's not really wrong; Aomo is only 19 after all, and Lapulande hasn't been teasing Qielienia's taste much these past two days.

Chelinina usually pretends not to notice; staying unchanged to respond to all changes is her principle in dealing with Lapulande.

Although they had never shared such insights before, Aomo, being of the same kind, likewise made the same choice, but basic courtesy prevented him from completely ignoring it.

""Please don't let illusions hinder judgment; more people are always better.""

""What do you mean 'more people is good'! You totally didn't expect anything!""

""Even a little expectation is still expectation.""

""Give me a proper expectation! Otherwise I'll stab you first!""

""Not bad, this aura is something we can look forward to, right, Zhaluo?""

""……""

The faint shadow beside Lapulande was unwilling to speak.