"How do you know?" the female teacher asked, stunned.

"Isn't it because you, teacher, wanted me to know?" Tang Xin retorted.

"When you were organizing the documents earlier, there were three copies of the 'Ulysses' reproduction. I don't think such a basic mistake would be something you'd make repeatedly."

"Other than probing my attitude, I can't think of another reason."

"Mu Yin, what's happened to you? You've become a bit... unfamiliar," the female teacher exclaimed.

She looked into the deep blue eyes of the little girl and felt as if her heart was being seen through, rendering her at a loss as to how to answer the girl's questions.

The girl was correct. She was indeed testing the other, and during a chance lunch break while passing by the classroom, she'd heard the girl practicing her singing in a deserted place. Her clear voice caught her attention, making this glowing little girl in the corner notable.

From her long-term observation, she found many common points with the girl, whether in character or interests, and would intentionally or unintentionally seek out the girl alone to convey her own views. For example, during one break, she tentatively asked the other using the concept of 'Second Gender' in a different way.

"Do you think Bionics are born Bionics?"

The girl's answer further solidified her thoughts.

"Bionics gradually become Bionics."

After birth, Bionics receive education like humans and accept societal values transmitted to them. They're created to serve humans, not defy the will of those above, and are meant to be, and only be, tools for humans. These notions form gradually during their interactions with the world.

It's the environment and values that humans transmit to them that transform them into 'Bionics.'

For this reason, she had planned further to probe Tang Muyin's thinking. If Tang Muyin saw 'Ulysses' without showing strong emotional turbulence, she would reveal her identity as an underground revolutionary and invite the girl to join the ranks transporting the Black Box.

As long as they could transport the Black Box to that place, they could truly fire the first shot in rebellion against fate.

It's not a riddle, because she doesn't clearly know where 'that place' is. Neither does the one who handed off to her; they merely know they're a cog in the transportation wheel, tasked with getting the Black Box out, and nothing more.

Unexpectedly, with just a few sentences, the little girl seized control of the conversation. She tried hard to analyze the changes and uncertainties in inviting the girl to join, but Tang Xin's words seemed to bewilder her, leaving her mind blank with only those deep blue eyes engraved in her brain.

Her body fell into a stormy sea; she wanted to struggle but sank deeper into the dark water, shrouded and engulfed by the darkness.

"Tell me about matters related to the Black Box," Tang Xin calmly asked.

The female teacher's eyes were vacant, her expression dazed.

Through a life link, she could share Xu Xiaoyou's charm and Bai Youyou's Mind Ability, making it not difficult to bemuse the female teacher before her.

"We are all members of the Light Chasing Revolutionary Army. Once we transport the Black Box to that place, the first shot of the revolution can be fired... Princess will return, our Savior... Savior..."

Tang Xin pressed her thoughts.

Princess is indeed Xu Xiaoyou. Half a year later, the Revolutionary Army's forces had solidified and expanded extensively within the city, no longer limited to one tunnel. Perhaps, during this time, they had a new leader, but they still revered the girl who led them out of the train, waiting for Princess's return.

"Transport the Black Box..." Tang Xin pondered.

The teacher revealed all she knew, yet she didn't know why the Black Box needed transporting.

Since a few months ago, the Black Box became a focal point, initially circulated in Jiulong Street. Without clear understanding, Firefly spread its purpose like wildfire across Skyline City, effectively masking Hera's perception upon activation.

And with continuous improvements over months, the functionality of the Black Box had been optimized. Could it be that the latest batch had made significant breakthroughs, prompting the effort to get it out?

"Is this exertion related to what you said about the 'school singing star'?" Tang Xin continued to ask.

"The Black Box's transport location... obscure Firefly's sight..."

Tang Xin understood.

The other intended to covertly export the Black Box during the contest scene. If Tang Muyin agreed to cooperate, the success rate would naturally soar.

Gathering all known clues, Tang Xin closed her eyes, releasing the charm.

The female teacher's eyes regained clarity, feeling dazed as if she'd forgotten something.

"Tang Muyin..."

Tang Xin beamed: "Got it, teacher, I will participate in the school singing star competition!"

Having said that, she simply walked out the door.

The female teacher paused.

She originally called Tang Muyin to the office, seemingly intending to discuss something with the girl.

What was it?

Perspective shifts back to Xu Xiaoyou.

She wasn't in a rush to act but returned to the Night Rose Sea's box, placing a cashmere blanket over the sleeping woman, and sat back in her seat.

"Number of participants: 11"

"Role Camp: Light Chasing Revolutionary Army"

"Unique Mainline Task: Evade Firefly's sight, transport the 'Black Box' to that place"

"Once the unique mainline task completes, or the opposing camp members are all eliminated, the game is won"

"11 people?" Xu Xiaoyou frowned slightly.

Excluding Light Chasing Garden and Assassin's Creed's ten people, who's the extra one?

She asked EVA, but received no response, figuring it was likely a Harmonizer-type personnel maintaining order.

She clicked to track the mainline task, hoping to confirm where 'that place' is. Yet, after close inspection, still could not locate the familiar yellow mark on the map.

So, that place isn't a tangible location but a vague concept?

Is it to be slowly unveiled with the progression of the instance's storyline?

Anya needed time to arrive. During which, Xu Xiaoyou had to figure how to gather enough initial capital. Betting could yield tens of thousands to millions, but compared to the enormous skill card demand, it's hardly enough.

A solution was needed...

Light Chasing Revolutionary Army, her creation, could maybe resolve the funding if she returned to it.

But now, the leader of Light Chasing Revolutionary Army was a man named Siphaun.

If she were the leader of a large organization dedicated for years to its cause, and the original founder suddenly appeared—and most in the organization still fanatically worshipped that person...

Once that person appeared, she would lose all power, wealth, and status. What would she do?

It's clear: ensure silence before that person could leverage influence.

Likely, Siphaun thought the same.

Claiming to be Princess to the Revolutionary Army members would not bring adoration but skeptical glances and cold muzzles.

She needed to show herself.

But in a significant enough scenario where most could witness.