A chat group where you switch bodies with Alicia at the start?

This is what Youyou got from one shot.

Apricot: I got a golden apple.

Unlike others, Kyoko wasn't restrained; she'd keep playing for fun, so she used all thirty-odd points to draw prizes, but only got one item—

【Golden Apple】

A famous treasure in Greek mythology, which once caused a dispute among three goddesses, but in Anzu's eyes it was just a golden apple that tasted really good.

Apricot's review: It tastes amazing, I want to eat it again!

Walnut: I think I drew something weird...

The essence of Hargentus

Master Hu had absolutely no idea what this thing was used for.

Jiang Qiao was also a little confused.

He did know about spirit essence, which was probably something like soul or origin, and the one that left the deepest impression on him was probably a certain Erhao.

This might be something like the essence of Puni?

Perhaps it's some kind of elf that came out later.

It probably isn't anything important.

Jiang Qiao, who had no recollection of this, didn't take it to heart.

"Let's deal with the immediate issues first."

The pink-clad girl, now dressed in the heroic attire of later generations, casually brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, gazing at the exquisite poster in her hand, a charming smile curving her lips.

— Renowned artist and singer Eden will soon be holding a tour concert.

"Although this might seem a bit like indulging in frivolous pursuits, I'm really looking forward to that 'Golden' hero's concert!"

Of course, Jiang Qiaojue's participation in the concert was not simply because she wanted to attend.

To realize this grand plan in his heart, he absolutely needed to contact Alicia's close friend beforehand.

Besides, he had lied to Alicia earlier, saying that the outfit was designed for him by a wealthy lady.

What if Alicia changes back later and doesn't see the wealthy young lady? Wouldn't that be incredibly embarrassing for her?

So, even if it's just for her own face, Jiang Qiao has to keep up the lie.

In summary--

"Then, my dear Eden, let's have a romantic encounter ahead of time?"

A gentle, smiling, slender index finger traces the beautiful, elegant woman on the poster, while the girl's bright, clear blue eyes are filled with a hint of a smile.

...

Before Gray Serpent, the wreckage of a damaged listening device was projected onto his face, making it clearly visible.

Needless to say, this was the result of Miss Dodo immediately reporting the anomaly after noticing it.

Unlike Gray Serpent, who didn't want to lose face in front of the Lord and wanted to wait until there were some results before informing him, Raven, as a mercenary, didn't care about such things. She just needed to report any clues she found. She only cared about money!

"Do you think this is a sign of a moth drawn to fire?"

The gray snake's hoarse voice betrayed no emotion; it simply stared at the wreckage before it with its crimson mechanical compound eyes, asking the raven on the other side in a questioning tone.

"Don't ask me this question, I don't care or care, but don't you think it's quite similar?"

"That's impossible. The Fire-Chasing Moth disappeared along with the previous civilization. It's impossible for it to still exist."

Gray Snake clearly couldn't believe that this thing was related to the Fire-Chasing Moth.

What's the big deal about a mere incomplete, highly similar icon?

The world is vast, and it's not uncommon for patterns to be extremely similar.

If it's just a moth pattern, comparing it with image libraries all over the world will surely yield a match.

At this point, the jackal also joined the conversation and offered technical support:

"The restoration results are in. This thing is indeed the pattern of a moth chasing fire, but there is no data about this portable communicator in the database left over from the previous civilization."

"Of course, this doesn't mean that this thing isn't a fire-chasing moth."

As a meticulous researcher, Jackal did not make any definitive statements.

Because the databases of previous civilizations cannot be said to be completely accurate, after so many disasters and 50,000 years, a lot of data is bound to be wrong, missing or lost.

"I say, could it be that some old relic from Paradise slipped out when you weren't looking?"

Upon hearing this, the raven couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

If some old geezer from paradise came out and caused this kind of trouble, then it wouldn't be surprising at all.

The jackal in charge of this matter couldn't help but retort:

"There is no such possibility. The data in Paradise is all normal, and I have not received any news that any Lord has come to the real world."

"Heh, does that mean it's haunted? In broad daylight, a device that chases fire moths suddenly appears. Something that should have been swept into the dustbin of history has suddenly come back to life."

Miss Raven, always eager for a good show, casually joked about the "paranormal event" unfolding before them.

"...Actually, we can't rule out the possibility that this thing came out of the ruins."

After thinking for a moment, the jackal offered another possibility.

Although most of the legacy of the pre-civilization was inherited by the World Serpent, some of it was also obtained by Destiny and Anti-Entropy.

It's not impossible that a communicator marked with the Fire Moth could be unearthed.

Of course, this argument is actually quite untenable.

Although this communicator can be described as military-grade, it is impossible for it to withstand the erosion of 50,000 years.

Even if it does manage to survive, repairing it would be completely not cost-effective.

After all, it's just an ordinary portable communicator.

certainly--

There is another possibility.

The communicator for the Fire Moth was deliberately forged by someone to mislead them!

If that's the case, then the person behind this matter is truly terrifying to contemplate.

As executives of the World Serpent, they must take all of this into account.

Soon, the gray snake began its next steps:

“Jackal, take that communicator into Paradise. You might be able to get some useful information.”

"Raven, continue your investigation. Next, focus your investigation on the man named Jiang Qiao. Be careful; that man is definitely not as simple as he seems on the surface."

Although he wasn't worried about the raven's safety as it carried the Seven Thunders of Purification, Gray Serpent still gave it a deliberate reminder.

"how about you?"

"I?"

Faced with Raven's question, Gray Serpent's hoarse voice marked the end of this conversation among the world's serpent officials:

"Now that things have come to this, I need to personally consult with His Majesty."

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

Chapter 53 When in doubt about domestic affairs, consult Jiang Qiao; when in doubt about external affairs, shake [Aili]

Looking at Bronya, who had a pink arrow of light stuck in her head and was staring at her with an expression that resembled a meme, Alicia felt slightly embarrassed and whispered with little confidence:

"Uh...it seems the treatment is quite effective?"

"stare."

That's really remarkable. Why didn't you just shoot me dead with an arrow?

Bronya pulled the arrow out of her head. Although she felt no pain and there was no wound, her trust in this unreliable man plummeted.

She misjudged him.

This man named Jiang Qiao has, in some ways, surpassed that white fur ball!

—Although she didn't achieve revenge by impersonating Jiang Qiao, she excelled at portraying Jiang Qiao as utterly useless! It must be said that in her plan to take revenge on Jiang Qiao, Zhang Yu's fat lady did indeed have a kind of roundabout way of achieving her goal.

Of course, despite her extremely unreliable methods, which even Kiana and Mei avoided, Alicia still managed to complete the mission in her own way.

At least, she did use the power of the origin, didn't she?

Previously, Jiang Qiao also used the power of Origin to extinguish the entire Collapse Source of Changkong City with a single arrow.

Now, he himself had used an arrow to eliminate the hidden danger in Bronya's mind.

Same power, same method, we're clearly the same!

Jiang Qiao, I've caught up with you!