Ninjutsu training also includes resistance to interrogation and cross-examination, and Tsuchigumo was glad she had received a complete Ninja education.
At this moment, she maintained a serious expression, appearing quite convincing.
"What a rare phenomenon. Then why did you walk into the crowd and say ’Everyone’s attention on me’? Are you about to announce something?" The Netherworld Thunder God asked loudly.
"The answer is... acting!" Tsuchigumo said.
"Acting?" Their expressions changed subtly.
"Performing appropriately on the battlefield to attract people’s attention is also a basic part of a Ninja’s cultivation. Without a doubt, all the enemies’ attention was drawn to me at that moment; such is the power of acting," Tsuchigumo explained calmly.
"I noticed your cheeks were red... your legs trembling... your eyes turning white... Is all that part of the acting too?" The sniper Ichinoki Ikuma asked.
"Yes." Tsuchigumo replied indifferently, "I fooled you all, didn’t I?"
President Standing Black Hat looked at Tsuchigumo with piercing eyes.
"I say—to verify Tsuchigumo’s skills, why not have her perform once more?" Standing Black Hat shouted, "Perform that again! Show off your ability!"
Perform? Tsuchigumo stared at them, heart drumming.
Perform the ability to control networks?
What was there to perform? To pull all those drones over for a demonstration again?
The ability wasn’t hers to begin with, and without being able to communicate with the Cyber Specter in real-time, a flawless performance was unlikely.
She continued to stare into Standing Black Hat’s eyes.
The others all stared intently at Tsuchigumo.
After such an embarrassing stare-down, Tsuchigumo felt an immense and limitless pressure.
President Standing Black Hat was a Gravity Series Dominator Witch, the Netherworld Thunder God was the Thunder Commander, and Yizhen Tian was a Mythical Creature Angel, being intently watched by them; such mental pressure was undoubtedly extreme.
It was like having mountains or massive citadels atop one’s head.
To cover up lies, one often needs more lies, but Tsuchigumo couldn’t disclose the whole truth.
Swallowing saliva, Tsuchigumo’s lips quivered.
"I..." Tsuchigumo’s courage slowly dissipated, "...I can’t do it."
"Can’t do it?" Standing Black Hat’s expression differed.
"Tsuchigumo..." The others also sighed.
Just then, surprised expressions crossed their faces, and they all reached for their mobile phones.
They checked the new content on their screens, each one’s face turning dramatic.
Some even covered their mouths with their hands, astonished at what they discovered!
"My phone keeps pushing content that shocks each of them!"
"Who gave me a 99-year video membership?"
"A Xisheng Hotel 3650-day unlimited stay VIP coupon—"
"...A digital copy of a rare music album, lying right now in my mailbox!"
"A private key to a cutting-edge knowledge database... Is this real?"
"Why does it say there’s a car waiting for me at the port to pick up?"
They astoundedly looked at their amazing gains.
Each item was something they had longed for, a personal favorite. And these items were not just something money could buy; the difficulty of obtaining them was sky-high!
All of this was done by Tsuchigumo?
Their gaze gradually shifted from their phones to Tsuchigumo’s face.
Tsuchigumo’s clueless expression was taken by them as profound and inscrutable.
"It really was Tsuchigumo who did it for us!"
"That’s amazing! You outdid Golden Township!"
Immediately afterward, overwhelmed with excitement, they all stood up from their seats, gathered around Tsuchigumo, showering her with hugs and affection.
"Tsuchigumo, you are truly incredible!"
"I won’t complain about you anymore, please forgive me, my treasure!"
"I declare Tsuchigumo the number one employee of our company!"
"Here, this is for you, and this too, anything you want~"
"Tsuchigumo, hey, Tsuchigumo... let’s go for a drink." Praising her endlessly, they truly showed unceasing Affection for Tsuchigumo!
The world’s number one network Witch!
At this moment, Tsuchigumo was being tugged and sniffed by the strong elder sisters of Renwang Security Company, surrounded by their fragrances.
Surrounded by robust muscles, thighs, and the scent of face wash.
Previously, she had been an invisible figure in the company, but now she had become so popular!
Her thoughts were shattered, and regardless of what they said, she couldn’t respond.
Finally, Tsuchigumo came up with the right solution—
She put on a vacant expression, just like her little disciple Xu Cheng she had taught.
No matter how the others messed with her, she maintained that expression.
Tsuchigumo crawled back to her dorm, exhausted, and lay down on her bed.
Cyber Specter sat nearby, scribbling something.
Tsuchigumo lay still, like a corpse, exhausted from being toyed with by the elder sisters of Renwang Security Company all day.
She slightly turned her head, with one cheek pressed against the mattress, gazing at Cyber Specter, longing to understand this miracle.
"Ah... it’s so amazing..." Tsuchigumo whispered softly.
"I used to be just a... very ordinary combatant in the company, now after showing a bit of ’skill’, they are improving my treatment, afraid I might leave; they’re even preparing delicious food and drink for me, no longer making me do the cleaning chores." Tsuchigumo sighed, her voice faltering, her face flush with embarrassment.
"They brought out their best liquor for me." Tsuchigumo said, her tears starting to fall, "I have never been treated so well."
"That’s why everyone longs to become stronger," Cyber Specter said.
"But how can I get stronger? I’m just a High-Ranking Witch, not a Dominator. And even if I became a Dominator, at most I’d just grow an extra pair of limbs on my back, becoming a six-legged spider, but I would never be able to compare to those Witches with a strong foundation," Tsuchigumo sighed.