After the Seven-Colored Egg, along with the mechanical sphere, sneaked into the Eighteenth Hall and hid, they didn't realize a small live-streaming sphere was following closely behind.
It captured their every move, even their hiding spot, all within its lens.
...
"Hahaha, Elder Egg finally couldn't resist coming back."
"Why hide? Is Elder Egg shy?"
"Elder Egg: If I don't come back, what if Master gets charmed by some other little vixen?"
The viewers in the live stream, having watched from beginning to end, found it hilarious.
The day they decided to return, a group of cute pets somehow procured a pile of clothes.
There were small floral dresses, brightly colored padded jackets, and even dusty headscarves.
Then...
Each little pet chose one item and draped it over themselves.
They stealthily followed the Seven-Colored Egg back to the Underworld.
Each went to 'visit' their own Master.
Watching the Seven-Colored Egg's cautious demeanor after entering the Eighteenth Hall, the onlookers laughed uncontrollably.
"Oh my god, this is too cute!"
"Could the other cute pets be like this too?"
"It's exactly like my dog peeking at me from behind the door after making a mistake!"
"Elder Egg: What are you talking about! I'm going home to catch a mistress...呸! Visiting relatives!"
"Everyone, don't laugh, give Elder Egg some face (dog emoji.jpg)"
...
The Seven-Colored Egg still thought its whereabouts were a secret, that no one had discovered it.
It quietly crouched in a corner of the bookshelf, waiting for its Master to return.
Then it would jump out, to the Master's great surprise.
The mechanical sphere, for reasons unknown, also didn't move erratically.
An hour passed in the blink of an eye.
The mechanical sphere nudged the Seven-Colored Egg, asking how much longer they had to wait.
The Seven-Colored Egg kept its gaze fixed on the entrance of the Eighteenth Hall. It had only waited this long, just a little longer.
Another hour passed. The mechanical sphere had already discarded the colorful padded jacket it wore on its head and was idly spinning in circles on the ground.
One circle, two circles, three circles...
When the mechanical sphere counted to five hundred and eighty-three, there was finally movement outside the Eighteenth Hall.
It quickly jumped up and nudged the Seven-Colored Egg.
--Time to go out.
Why no reaction?
The mechanical sphere nudged again. Why wasn't it moving?
Then, in the next second, the Seven-Colored Egg's color turned a deep blue.
The Seven-Colored Egg stared blankly as its Master walked into the Eighteenth Hall and sat down at the desk.
Wuwuwu... its Master was back.
Did Master miss it during the days it was gone?
Would Master have forgotten it, and why didn't Master come looking for it?
Would Master blame it for running off if it went out now?
At this moment, the Seven-Colored Egg was panicking.
All its ambition from when it ran away had vanished.
Mechanical Sphere: ???
Are we still going out?
It still wanted to do research...
Just as the mechanical sphere was about to fly out, the Seven-Colored Egg grabbed it.
[Stop! Don't move!]
...
As the egg and the sphere were struggling, Jiang Lin, who was at the desk, moved.
He stood up and walked to the bookshelf.
"!!!"
In an instant, the Seven-Colored Egg froze.
Its entire body turned red with tension.
Jiang Lin glanced at the location where the Seven-Colored Egg and the sphere were, then, as if nothing had happened, he pulled out a folder from the bookshelf.
He returned to the desk, opened the folder, and began to read.
As if he knew nothing.
...
"Hahaha, the streamer knew all along!"
"Ahhh, streamer, it's been so long! Day 10 of missing the streamer! ❀"
"I'm just watching, saying nothing, hehehe..."
The viewers in the live stream all had upturned mouths. This scene, why was it so amusing?
When would Elder Egg finally realize that it had been constantly watched by the live stream?
And many viewers who hadn't seen the streamer for days were also incredibly excited the moment Jiang Lin appeared.
"【User259****】 gifted the streamer a super large bouquet * 1, with the message: I miss the streamer~"
"【Call me a naming failure】 gifted the streamer a sports car * 1!"
"Slim. Delicate. Soft. gifted the streamer watermelons * 99, with the message: When will the streamer come down to the mortal world for a stroll?"
As soon as these words were spoken, a group of viewers' eyes widened.
When would the streamer come down to the mortal world for a stroll?
You actually want the streamer to come down to the mortal world for a stroll?!
Well, although they also wanted it, but...
What if they appeared on camera?
Just thinking about it was a sad story.
...
Go out? Not go out? Go out? Not go out?
The Seven-Colored Egg was conflicted.
It had been so resolute before its Master returned.
But...
The Seven-Colored Egg looked at its Master, who was diligently handling official business at the desk, and secretly shrunk back.
It was getting a bit cowardly.
Mechanical Sphere: ...Wants to go out.
'No matter what, sticking my head out is one cut, and retreating is also one cut!'
After much deliberation, the Seven-Colored Egg, having prepared itself mentally, made up its mind.
'I am a member of the Pet Uprising Alliance, I cannot be a coward!'
'It's just going home, I want to tell Master I'm back!'
After giving itself a pep talk, the Seven-Colored Egg mustered its courage and rushed out.
'Master, I'm back—Ah!'
An egg, not watching where it was going, crashed directly into a pillar.
Jiang Lin: "..."
Did it get stupid after a few days of training?
'Ouch, ouch, ouch...'
The Seven-Colored Egg retreated a few steps, only then realizing it had flown out in the wrong direction.
It quickly flew towards its Master. As it got closer, its speed involuntarily slowed down.
'Um, um, Master, I'm back.'
Jiang Lin responded indifferently, "Mm."
Seven-Colored Egg: 'Master, I didn't go out to cause trouble, I even completed ten missions!'
It presented the rewards obtained from the missions and placed them on the desk.
'All for Master.'
Jiang Lin casually put them away, "Alright."
Then, there was no then.
The Seven-Colored Egg stood at the desk, cautiously watching its Master.
It was somewhat at a loss.
This reaction seemed a bit off.
Did Master not love it anymore?
Did Master find some other little darling?
For a moment, the hall was unusually quiet.
Only the mechanical sphere, oblivious to everything, began to study itself.
It completely failed to understand the atmosphere.
Time passed slowly.
Jiang Lin put away the documents on the desk and looked up, seeing the Seven-Colored Egg standing there blankly.
He couldn't help but glance at the time and say:
"Class is about to start, why are you still standing here?"
"Or do you plan to go out again later?"
The Seven-Colored Egg, which was almost drowning in sadness, suddenly brightened. 'School? Right! I need to go to school!'
'Not going out, not going out! I need to go to school!'
Then it quickly turned around, grabbed the bewildered mechanical sphere, and flew towards the school.
Jiang Lin called out from behind, "After the regular classes, report to the combat class this afternoon yourself."
The Seven-Colored Egg paused: 'Eh?' Combat class?
What is that?
Is it an extracurricular training class Master enrolled it in??
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