Chapter 292: Bud Who Wants to Be a Riddler

Chapter 292: Bud Who Wants to Be a Riddler

At this moment.

Feiying's eyes were fixed on the doll in the black Gothic skirt, and for a moment she even forgot to breathe.

That face...

Why did that unrealistically perfect face give her such a strong sense of familiarity?

It was clearly the first time we met, but it seemed as if we had known each other for a long time.

An indescribable emotion surged in her chest, like the joy of reunion, but also like the sadness of regaining what had been lost, so complicated that she couldn't sort it out for a while.

She stood there blankly, her lips trembling slightly, but she couldn't utter a word.

The sense of call coming from the tower became stronger at this moment, almost drowning her.

Now she understood that the call did not come from the tower itself, but from the puppet in front of her...

Jasmine also saw the two dolls, but her reaction was completely different from Feiying's.

Her eyes instantly became sharp, and her body leaned forward slightly, assuming a posture ready to enter combat at any time.

Although the two puppets looked gentle and harmless.

But Jasmine's vigilance did not decrease.

On the contrary, this sudden appearance further strengthened her vigilance.

When Hualei saw the two dolls appear, a bright smile immediately broke out on her face.

She trotted over and took the doll's arm affectionately.

"Sister Qing! Sister Yi!"

Hualei shouted happily, her voice full of real intimacy and joy:

"We have guests here!"

The doll in the black dress, the one called "Sister Love", nodded gracefully.

Then he turned his gaze to Feiying and Jasmine.

"Welcome to the Mechanical City, distinguished guests."

Then the sound was like the notes played by a fine instrument, beautiful and rhythmic:

"I am love, and this one is friendship."

"We are the last guardians of this city, and we were also the managers of this tower before the Lord of All Machines resurrected."

Feiying stood there in silence for a long time.

Ever since she saw the doll named "Love" appear in her sight, she felt like she was becoming strange.

My heartbeat inexplicably accelerated, my breathing became slightly disordered, and a strange feeling of warmth spread from my heart to my entire body.

This feeling is both familiar and unfamiliar, like some long-hidden memory that is suddenly awakened, but cannot be fully recalled.

That exquisite and perfect face, that elegant and calm posture, and even every tone in that voice, all stirred ripples in her heart.

It was clearly the first time we met, but there was a sense of familiarity at first sight.

It seemed as if there had once been some kind of deep connection between them, but it had been almost washed away by the long river of time.

Jasmine stood aside, looking at Feiying who was standing there stupidly, staring at the doll opposite her, and a deep feeling of helplessness and depression welled up in her heart.

She knew Feiying too well, and she knew exactly what the intoxicated look in Feiying's eyes meant...

This stupid beauty must have lost her focus again for some unknown reason...

"It's impossible to leave now."

Jasmine smiled bitterly in her heart. Looking at Feiying's possessed expression, she knew that any persuasion would be in vain.

Rather than wasting your energy, it is better to ensure the safety of the rest of your journey as much as possible.

At the very least, she needed to stay awake, observe her surroundings at all times, and be prepared for possible dangers.

After realizing this, Jasmine quickly prepared an appropriate statement in her mind.

She straightened her back and took a step forward, adopting a friendly but alert posture.

"My name is Jasmine, and this is my companion Feiying."

Jasmine secretly prepared a set of words, her voice calm and polite:

"We are adventurers from the New Golden Kingdom, traveling around the world in search of rare artifacts and some mysteries that we don't understand."

"A few days ago, we heard that this abandoned mechanical city might contain the secrets of an ancient civilization, so we came here to explore."

Her tone was calm.

But there was still a gleam of alertness in his eyes, and he kept observing the two puppets' every move.

Despite her introduction, she didn’t reveal much about their true purpose.

After listening to Jasmine's introduction, the doll named "Love" nodded slightly, and a smile appeared on its delicate face.

Her movements were smooth and graceful, and there was no trace of mechanicalness at all.

If it weren't for the precise gears vaguely visible at the joints, one would almost forget that she was not flesh and blood.

"Adventurers? Ever since the Mechanical City became a ruin, I guess only adventure-loving explorers like you would take the initiative to set foot there."

Done.

Tao Yao's gaze moved from Jasmine to Feiying's face, staying there for a little longer, a hint of complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

"If you don't mind, could I invite you two to come to the tower as my guests?"

She held out her hand in an elegant invitation:

"The tower contains the last of this city's knowledge and memories. It may be able to answer some of your questions."

"Besides, this is the only truly safe place in this ruin."

This invitation was very tempting, especially for Feiying who had always been attracted to the tower.

And although Jasmine was wary, she had to admit it.

If what the other party said was true, then if one wanted to learn the secrets of this abandoned city, the tower was indeed the best choice.

Tao Yao's words had just fallen.

next moment.

Feiying seemed to be suddenly awakened from a daze.

Her eyes lit up and an undisguised excitement appeared on her face.

"Yeah!"

Feiying responded almost impatiently, her voice full of anticipation and enthusiasm:

"We wanted to go to the tower anyway! It would be great if you could lead the way!"

She reacted too quickly, without even asking Jasmine's opinion, and made the decision for the two without hesitation.

Feiying's eyes were gleaming with excitement, and it seemed that the words that Jasmine had warned her about had no effect at all.

When Jasmine saw this scene, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch.

What else can she say when she has such a reckless teammate?

It was always like this. No matter how much she emphasized the importance of caution and planning, Feiying was always driven by curiosity and made impulsive decisions at critical moments.

Jasmine gently reached out and pulled at the corner of Feiying's clothes.

Then he blinked at her, hoping she would understand what he meant.

This was a hint she came up with to remind Feiying to stay alert or not be too impulsive.

After all, this was their first time arriving at this iron ruin. Faced with unknown environments and mysterious existences, caution was always the wisest choice.

Even though these puppets appear to be friendly and harmless, you should still be wary.

Moreover, the mysterious little girl and the strange flower on her body also made Jasmine feel uneasy.

however.

Feiying seemed to be completely unable to understand Jasmine's hint.

Or rather, she chose to ignore the warning signs.

She just smiled and nodded, then turned to Qingheyi.

"Jasmine has no objection, so I'll trouble you guys!"

Feiying said excitedly, her voice full of anticipation.

Hearing this, Jasmine almost fainted from anger.

How could she have no opinion?

It was obvious that her warning was completely ignored!

But at this moment, in front of strangers, she couldn't directly refute Feiying's words.

So Jasmine could only suppress her anger and think about how to deal with possible dangerous situations.

Qing seemed to notice Jasmine's concerns and smiled slightly, a smile that was gentle yet elegant.

"Don't worry, the purpose of my existence is only to protect the memory and heritage of this city."

There is sincerity in the voice of love:

"We pose no threat to you two, we just hope to share the knowledge and history of this place."

"After all, it's a rare thing to have visitors in this forgotten ruin."

Hua Lei watched this scene from the side and laughed secretly in her heart.

As a loyal player of "Fairy Journey", she could naturally see Jasmine's concerns at this time.

This is what Jasmine is like in the game.

He is absolutely cautious and always rational, and is the stable core of the team.

Feiying, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. She is impulsive, passionate, and reckless, often getting into danger because of her curiosity.

"It's exactly the same as in the game..."

Hualei sighed in her heart, "The real Feiying is also a reckless and stupid beauty."

Thinking of this, Hua Lei decided to take the initiative to ease the situation.

She ran forward enthusiastically, holding Feiying with one hand and Jasmine with the other, with an innocent smile on her face.

"Don't worry, I'm also a guest here. Sister Qing and Sister Yi are both very good people!"

There is sincerity in Hualei's voice:

"They took me in when I was homeless, taught me how to survive in this ruin, and never hurt me."

"Besides, the tower is really safe. Those mechanical life forms contaminated by evil dare not approach it."

As she said this, she looked directly at Jasmine, as if trying to express her sincerity.

There was no trace of cunning or deception in those clear eyes, only pure enthusiasm and kindness.

"and……"

Hualei lowered her voice and added mysteriously:

"There are still many records and materials about the city's past in the tower. Maybe we can find the clues to the cultural relics you are looking for."

"..."

……

In the end, Feiying and Jasmine followed the enthusiastic Hualei and the two mysterious dolls and walked towards the towering black tower.

When viewed from a distance, the tower looks eerie and ominous.

But as the distance shortened, its outline became clearer, and its cold mechanical beauty gradually emerged...

The sophisticated metal structure, the flashing signal lights, and the black vines that surround the tower but dare not invade it, create a strange and spectacular picture.

Two puppets walked in the front with graceful postures and light steps, as if they were performing some kind of silent dance.

Hualei walked in the middle, looking back from time to time and introducing various details that she thought were interesting to Feiying and Moli.

"The tower is the core of this abandoned mechanical city and the last hope of the entire city."

Hualei explained enthusiastically as she walked, her voice full of pride:

"Recently, I've been working hard with my two sisters to rebuild it!"

“Although many areas and functions are still paralyzed and unusable due to the lack of activation of nearby nodes, we are also restoring its glory bit by bit.”

Her tone contained both the innocence of a child and a deep understanding that was not in line with her age.

Those professional terms sounded particularly out of place coming out of her mouth.