After removing her bio-armor, Lin Mowei returned to the command vehicle, unable to wait as she pulled out her phone and connected to the surveillance feed.
But the expected figure of her younger brother did not appear—only a pitch-black screen where nothing could be seen.
“Eh? Where is he? Is it broken?”
She shook the device unwillingly, even giving it a few taps, then noticed the time had reached the latter half of the night, and her expression stiffened.
“Oh… it’s so late already, he’s probably asleep. His routine has always been very regular.”
Lin Mowei let out a helpless sigh, put down her phone, leaned back in her seat, and started recalling how the two of them had become siblings.
Twelve years ago, Nest City No.3 was invaded on a massive scale by the Rift Beasts.
Back then, six-year-old Lin Yu and fourteen-year-old Lin Mowei were separated from their parents. By a twist of fate, they met and hid from danger together, but misfortune is never far behind…
Afterward, when she was sixteen, she awakened her Starlit Resonance, and, through her hard work and natural talent, slowly managed to gain a foothold in the city.
Their shared experience led her to care for Lin Yu as if he were her real younger brother.
She didn’t know when it began, but the boy who always stayed by her side and called her “sister” started to inspire a different feeling within her.
But by the time she realized, it was already a little too late.
And because of her jealousy, she did something unforgivable…
“Ah~ I miss Xiaoyu so much. I want to stroke his hair, I want to smell his scent, I want to…”
Lin Mowei whispered forbidden words as she slowly closed her eyes, her body reclining further and further back.
Her hands, as if possessing a will of their own, wandered into shadowy territory beyond her control.
Her entire body was like a fully drawn bow, taut and rigid, with all ten toes curling tightly inside her shoes.
“Mm…”
An embarrassing sound slipped from her alluring red lips, forcing her to bite down on them.
Lost in her own delusions, Lin Mowei didn’t notice anything going on outside.
Mu Qingqing was coming over to report on the battle situation, but as she reached the car door, she faintly heard a suppressed moan from within.
Hm? That sound…
Her eyes widened, and she couldn’t help but swallow.
That voice—which made her blush just by hearing it—was all too familiar. After double-checking she hadn’t gone to the wrong vehicle, she covered her mouth, her expression one of disbelief.
It was supposed to be a perfectly normal, common thing, but when it happened to Lin Mowei, she couldn’t help but feel… stirred.
Lin Mowei had always been her idol—powerful, confident, valiant.
Everyone in the Eradication Division, male or female, looked up to and admired Lin Mowei.
The Chief… so she did things like this too…
Mu Qingqing knew she should leave—and keep the Chief’s secret—but her feet felt as if they had taken root, making her want to stay and eavesdrop a little longer.
“Xiaoyu… not there… don’t…”
The sudden term made her shiver.
Xiaoyu? Lin Yu? Huh? This…
It was no secret that Lin Mowei had a younger brother, but Mu Qingqing never would have guessed that the person the Chief fantasized about was actually him.
No, I can’t listen any more—if the Chief finds out, she’ll definitely silence me for good!
Between desire and survival, hardworking Mu Qingqing decisively chose the latter.
Only after she’d left did her pounding heart slowly settle down.
Half an hour later, she received a message from Lin Mowei.
“Qingqing, spread the word. The troops will rest until 6 a.m. Tomorrow, we’ll take down the Mother Nest in one fell swoop.”
“Understood.”
Mu Qingqing stared thoughtfully at the message.
Another half hour passed.
Under the darkness of night, a shadowy figure crept up to the command vehicle, first listening for any movement inside, then quietly opening the door.
Looking at the empty command vehicle, Mu Qingqing subconsciously glanced to the south. “She’s not here…”
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