QT: Against My Will-Chapter 618 - 11.02 - Daddy Cleaner - Undercover Mr. Jelly
The old chief paused for a moment in contemplation, "That girl, Dai An, was always favored by the dark forces. Do you know why she ended up there?"
Xuan Mu turned around even though he knew he wouldn’t get a real answer.
"Nobody knows," the chief sighed, "She shouldn’t have appeared there. The tribulation she went through also shouldn’t have happened. There’s a theory that she has drawn the attention of an evil spirit that allowed her entry into that place. What kind of spirit could possibly have that much influence?"
"Already crossed out the Demon King," said Xuan Mu, leaving the office after a short curtsy. Before he learned about the old chief’s deep love for the HQ, he thought this funny old guy was kept in this office against his will.
Despite the secrecy, the level of cooperation and harmony the HQ achieved surpassed anything humanly or even godly possible. It was a society that seemed close to perfection, full of hidden freaks with great powers.
It was clear that everyone, including the old chief and Xuan Mu, benefited greatly from their association with the HQ.
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|"Sweetie, what’s this tendency of yours to always cozy up with the most overpowered weirdos around?"|
|"To protect myself, of course."| Bing Shi answered, not entirely sure what he was referring to and how her answer had affected him.
Ziek let out a string of curses at Ru Quan. ’Here we go, the ancient fossils have screwed up the past again. Not only did he fail to find Dai An, but he also pushed her to seek help from some sadistic lunatic.’
Ru Quan clenched his fists before getting inside his mind to punch Ziek in his astral face, ’I damn well doubt you would’ve done any better.’
’We don’t even know who or what Dai An had been getting herself mixed up with, let’s just hope it’s her foe,’ said Lu Kai.
Ignoring their banter, Xuan Mu transformed into a chubby, unassuming short man, perfectly veiling the sharp intellect beneath. His round, gentle features — plump cheeks flushed with a rosy hue — projected an air of harmlessness.
He made a subtle hand signal, causing the tattoo around his arm to light up and transfer him into an advanced dimension.
This realm was the creation of another God, a being of immense power and knowledge. This god was betrayed and outmaneuvered by envious rival gods. They fragmented her essence and sealed her in various worlds across the universe.
They established an organization similar to the System Headquarters. They selected and trained personnel for the daunting task of keeping the god’s essence sealed. Unbeknownst to them, a sliver of that God’s essence had found its way into one of the very hosts they picked up. Thus began her journey to reign in her power and freedom.
Here, nestled among towering structures, stood a grand tower, its design was a harmonious blend of elegance and futuristic innovation.
As Xuan Mu walked into this magnificent building, the hosts inside bustled abuzz with talk of the number one host who defeated the Lord God and took over the HQ alongside her partner.
Yes, this HQ actually allowed the hosts to meet other hosts after every mission. There was a ranking system and even an event, akin to hunger games, where the other hosts fought against each other for extra prizes like an ability to stay in a world longer.
Anyone who failed to complete their mission and depart the world within five years would find themselves in the dreaded training room.
There, they would be forced to practice and improve the aspect they lacked in order to succeed in their missions.
Xuan Mu’s eyes seemed to observe the world with simple curiosity rather than the keen analytical gaze that actually scrutinized every detail.
’I’m glad that Bing Shi was discovered by the old chief. Sometimes, even I can’t stand my own ideas.’
"You there," a staff member called out to Xuan Mu in a condescending tone, "I need you to clean up the aftermath of the recent skirmish on the thirtieth floor."
Xuan Mu nodded obediently, "Understood, I’ll attend to it immediately." His voice was humble, showing no sign of offense or reluctance.
On the way to the thirtieth floor, Xuan Mu began his regular act of erasing any digital footprints the fallen HQ might have left about the HQ above them, ’Time sure flies, doesn’t it? I still remember when she had just taken on her first mission. Who would have expected that she used to be a god and would actually hook up with that amnesiac beast I had no idea that even existed?’
(Note the sarcasm.)
His actions blended seamlessly with the routine activities of the tower’s maintenance staff. Nobody would have ever connected his relationship with the previous Lord God that used to subject this realm’s new Lord God through relentless hardships in the past.
’You’d think with a few hundred years’ notice, he’d at least see the truck coming before it hits him,’ Xuan Mu mused as he wrung out his mop to clean the hallway. He set up the rules, but never told anyone to follow them, ’What a Lord God. Talk about an epic fail.’
’If you hadn’t handed your role to the first guy you bumped into, you wouldn’t be back so early,’ Ru Quan chuckled, ’Imagine if someone asked our son what his father truly does, only to discover that he is just a cleaner that cleans after his own shit.’
’Cleaning up after my shit is faster than finding the right person. And cleaning up after choosing the wrong one? Well, that’s a breeze. See? The right people will always find their place eventually,’ Xuan Mu retorted while ensuring his outward actions remained perfectly mundane, ’Again. Efficiency is key, my mate.’
’Yeah, sure thing. Just grab some kibble for our furballs on your way home. We are out of stock again.’
Xuan Mu’s round face glistened with sweat as he diligently mopped the surface — the droplets of perspiration coming from the strain of filtering the world around him.
He wore a faded blue uniform that appeared two sizes too small, causing his ample belly to protrude slightly over his belt.
’What do you guys think about showing myself in this appearance before Bing Shi?’
’I have a feeling she’ll adore it,’ thought Ru Quan.
’Fuck no, she’ll insist you keep it forever,’ Ziek stopped Xuan Mu immediately.
