A Girl Dies Every Day in Her Dream Life 263

Chapter 263: Answers

This riot was unexpected. No one thought anyone would dare cause trouble in the central district, let alone attack the Supreme Council.

More importantly, the Great Sage was currently inside…

Judging by the rioters’ words, they were clearly targeting the Great Sage. And because there were ordinary citizens among them, the Council President didn’t dare to let the guards open fire.

This was the central district. Even ordinary citizens here were from middle-class families, some even from prominent backgrounds.

If they were injured or killed… the Federation couldn’t bear the responsibility.

After the President stopped the guards from firing, the riot intensified, countless fanatics storming the Supreme Council.

Luo Xue and Su Yiyao took advantage of the chaos and snuck in, their small figures easily lost in the crowd.

“It seems… someone is behind this.” Luo Xue’s expression turned serious, recalling the man she had seen in the High Tower ruins.

She didn’t know the current situation of the High Tower civilization, but it was clear that someone was targeting Ling Ling.

However… Ling Ling didn’t seem to care much?

The fanatics started smashing things inside the Supreme Council, and the council members, after the hearing ended, began to evacuate.

Luo Xue followed them, trying to find Ling Ling.

Ling Ling’s presence was always concealed by some mysterious power, even Su Yiyao’s Divine Sense couldn’t locate her, only the spiritual mark Su Yiyao had placed earlier provided a rough location.

The Supreme Council building was on fire, the flames spreading, this symbol of humanity’s highest authority gradually being consumed.

…

Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Supreme Council.

Xixi and Ceres stepped out of the gravity elevator. Xixi’s expression was tense, her lips slightly pale.

Ceres, on the other hand, looked around curiously. She didn’t know much about the Great Sage and didn’t feel the same awe and fear as the others.

Perhaps, ignorance was bliss.

After they stepped out of the elevator, an aged voice rang out.

“You’ve arrived.”

Ceres looked and saw an old woman in simple but neat clothes, waiting for them, her hair streaked with gray, a dignified aura about her.

“The… Great Sage?”

Ceres blinked. This old woman fit her image of the Great Sage perfectly.

Xixi immediately glared at Ceres, then bowed to the old woman and said humbly, “Greetings, Secretary General. We’re here to interview the Great Sage… She’s still an intern, please forgive her.”

The old woman glanced at Ceres, a hint of surprise in her eyes, then nodded. “It’s fine, I don’t mind.”

This old woman was the current Secretary General of the Federation. Unlike the Council President, she only answered to the Sage, also one of the most powerful figures in the Federation.

Three day-night cycles ago, she was the most powerful figure.

But now… with the council’s rising power, the Secretary General had lost most of her authority, rarely appearing in public, practically retired, which was why Ceres didn’t recognize her.

At least, Ceres was a media worker… she had met most of the council members and wouldn’t make such a mistake.

“The Great Sage has been waiting. Please follow me.” The Secretary General stepped aside and gestured for them to follow.

Just then, Ceres heard a commotion and looked out the window, her eyes widening.

“This…”

She pointed outside, covering her mouth.

Flames flickered outside. The riot had escalated.

Even Xixi was shocked.

She had expected this interview to attract attention, but she hadn’t expected such chaos before it even began.

“Please follow me.”

The Secretary General repeated, as if she hadn’t seen anything.

Seeing their hesitation, she said softly, “The Great Sage considers this just an ordinary interview. There’s no need to worry. The chaos outside… will be taken care of.”

The two turned their heads reluctantly and nodded slightly.

They took one last look at the chaotic scene outside, then followed the Secretary General.

The top floor of the Supreme Council was the Great Sage’s private domain, and Ceres had expected something extraordinary, but it was surprisingly simple.

Everything looked old, like a replica of some ancient environment, the style similar to the High Tower ruins she had visited yesterday.

And the top floor seemed small and cramped, not befitting the Great Sage’s legendary status.

Finally, they reached a simple wooden door, and the Secretary General stopped, stepping aside.

“This interview with the Great Sage shouldn’t have any third party present.” The Secretary General said. “You can choose to reveal, conceal, or even distort anything the Great Sage says… she doesn’t mind.”

“When speaking with the Great Sage… is there anything else we should pay attention to?” Xixi asked nervously, looking at the door.

Beyond this door was the only living legend of human civilization, who had witnessed the rise and fall of countless heroes, who had guided the High Tower civilization for thirty day-night cycles.

“Nothing in particular. As long as you don’t deliberately slander the ancient spirits, the Great Sage doesn’t care.” The Secretary General said faintly.

“…Okay.”

Xixi nodded, but she felt even more uncertain.

If there were rules, she could follow them.

But… anything goes?

That was the biggest restriction…

Xixi sighed inwardly, stepped forward, and gently pushed open the wooden door.

Ceres followed, initially feeling nothing, but the atmosphere here made her nervous and excited.

With a creak, the ancient wooden door opened, and the light of Eternal Day streamed in, flowing on the floor like a spring.

The dimly lit room seemed to glow under the sunlight. The Secretary General had quietly left, leaving only Xixi and Ceres at the door.

“Come in.”

A gentle voice, like a warm breeze, echoed, and Ceres frowned slightly, feeling like she had heard it somewhere before.

Xixi’s expression showed surprise. She hadn’t expected the Sage’s voice to be so young.

The room beyond the door was also simple, but it had a large window, offering a direct view of the Eternal Day sun.

Beside the window was a rocking chair, and a woman in a black dress sat in it, her back to them.

—This was undoubtedly the Great Sage.

Xixi took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said,

“Great Sage, it’s a pleasure to meet you…”

“Oh, we’ve met before.” The gentle voice rang out again, a playful tone in it. “We met yesterday.”

Xixi was shocked, and as the woman in black turned around, smiling at her, Xixi almost fainted.

“It’s… you!”

Xixi looked at Ceres, who had the same shocked expression.

“Sis… Sister Ling…”

“It’s me, Little Ceres.” Ling Ling smiled and waved at Ceres, then looked at Xixi. “Do you have any questions, Leader Xixi?”

“I… I…”

Xixi couldn’t speak. She clearly remembered that this woman in black had been with them yesterday during their visit to the High Tower ruins!

Who would have thought that an intern’s guardian would be the Great Sage herself…

Ceres was also shocked, her mind buzzing.

It wasn’t just that Sister Ling was the Great Sage, but that the Great Sage was so different from what she had imagined.

She had thought the Great Sage, having lived for three thousand years, would be a very old woman, but it was Sister Ling, who had raised her…

Only now did Ceres understand why Sister Ling hadn’t aged in decades, why she could get her a job with just a few words…

So, Sister Ling was the Great Sage…

“Don’t worry, take your time, we have plenty of time.” Ling Ling said softly, looking at the stunned Ceres. “There’s no need to be nervous, Little Ceres, I’m still your Sister Ling.”

“But… but…”

Ceres finally came back to her senses, realizing the enormity of this revelation.

She couldn’t speak for a while.

“I… didn’t deliberately hide it from you.” Ling Ling touched her nose awkwardly, seeing Ceres’s reaction. “It’s just… it’s not that important… and knowing in advance… isn’t necessarily a good thing.”

“I…”

Ceres wanted to say something, but couldn’t, finally managing to squeeze out, “Sister Ling is truly… amazing.”

“It’s alright.” Ling Ling smiled and looked at the dumbfounded Xixi. “Leader Xixi, what about you?”

“If it’s you… I don’t even know what to ask.” Xixi said with a wry smile. “You were there yesterday, why didn’t you just clarify the misunderstanding?”

“Because there was no need.” Ling Ling said faintly. “And… think about it, what would have happened if I had revealed myself?”

Xixi was silent for a moment, then said, “I understand.”

She wasn’t stupid. Being in her position required sharp instincts. With Ling Ling’s subtle hint, Xixi quickly understood.

If Ling Ling had revealed herself then, it wouldn’t have clarified the misunderstanding, but made it worse.

As long as Chen Sirui held his ground, revealing this would only solidify the “conspiracy.”

The only solution was to silence everyone present, but with Ling Ling’s personality, that was impossible.

And… as Ling Ling had said, there was no need. She didn’t care about these things.

“I’m really curious… Great Sage, what were you thinking at the time?” Xixi sighed, then immediately realized her question was inappropriate and tried to backtrack.

But Ling Ling had already answered. “I was thinking about an old friend.”

“…Ah?”

Ling Ling looked deeply at Ceres. “An old friend from thirty cycles ago. That experimental record… is actually real. It was written by her, just using my name.”

“You’re saying… there really was such a conspiracy?”

Xixi’s eyes widened, realizing that she might have stumbled upon a huge secret.

“I can’t say for sure. Her original intention wasn’t like that, but she took a path of no return… perhaps this is the mistake people make when they look too far ahead and forget about those around them.”

The deceased Ceres and Qualcomm had some similarities. The difference was that Qualcomm’s mistake had been stopped by Xue’er, but she couldn’t stop Ceres’s.

Ling Ling clearly didn’t want to delve into this matter further, and although Xixi felt she could get more information if she continued asking, she ultimately held back.

“I think… I have the answers I need.” Xixi sighed. “So that’s why you said… it was both true and false.”

“You heard that.” Ling Ling smiled faintly.

“Thank you, Great Sage. I need some time to process this, I won’t disturb you any further.” Xixi stood up and bowed deeply.

Ceres, still a bit dazed, also stood up and bowed, but looking at Ling Ling’s face, she felt a strange sensation.

After returning, should she call her Great Sage, or Sister Ling…

“If my words were of any help, then I’m glad.” Ling Ling smiled, then added playfully, “However, I’m afraid… there will be another disturbance soon.”

“Hmm?”

Xixi was stunned, then she heard a commotion behind her.