Today, I Have Yet to Become a Doll

The words "show your true form" made the Overseer feel like its status had plummeted a hundred levels.

However, the following sentence subtly improved its mood.

"Of course, there are many things in this world that humans don't understand, aren't there?" the Overseer replied.

"Is this anthropomorphic form really just for convenience?" Bai Youwei glanced at the black tea and pastries on the small round table and frankly asked, "Is having afternoon tea also for convenience?"

"It's a small hobby of mine." It sat back down, crossing its long, thin legs, which resembled two folded sugar canes.

"Engaging in popular activities in the human world, like a human, helps me more accurately understand the various reactions and changes of humans in the game." It took a small sip of tea and smiled elegantly. "A cup of tea, some small pastries, can create a warm and leisurely atmosphere, allowing people to feel peace of mind and the warmth of family, thereby relieving the fatigue of the day. It's quite wonderful, isn't it?"

Bai Youwei said, "Afternoon tea is more wonderful with more people. Would you like to try it?"

"…" Shen Mo finally couldn't help but hold her shoulder and say, "Stop causing trouble."

Bai Youwei replied in a small voice, "What if it actually agrees?"

The Overseer smiled. "Unfortunately, afternoon tea time is always short."

It gently wiped its mouth with a napkin, then stood up and straightened its pale gold bow tie. As the action finished, the small round table behind it, along with the tea set and pastries, disappeared like the most masterful magic trick.

"Lovely young lady," the Overseer's voice carried a condescending disdain, yet seemed to contain a hint of sincerity, "If you can leave the party alive, perhaps we will have the opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea together in the future."

Bai Youwei responded with an "Oh," her expression unchanged as she continued to ask, "So you don't just oversee this one game. You have games in other places too? If two or more games are activated at the same time, which one will you go to? Do you have helpers?"

The Overseer: "…"

Bai Youwei spread her hands. "If you think I'm trying to trick you, then pretend I didn't ask."

The Overseer glanced at her indifferently, then looked away, acting aloof and ignoring her.

Bai Youwei curled her lip dismissively and whispered to Shen Mo, "It definitely has helpers. Otherwise, with so many games, how could it manage? It even has time for afternoon tea."

"Not necessarily helpers," Shen Mo said. "There's more than one game; the Overseer may not have only one body."

Bai Youwei's eyes widened slightly. "Yes, maybe the Overseer has many bodies… Brother, you're so smart!"

The chatter of this man and woman was truly irritating. The Overseer felt slightly annoyed, but thankfully, several figures finally emerged from the woods, which slightly improved its mood—it was finally time for its favorite part.

"Quickly tell me, did you pick the flowers you wanted?" The Overseer eagerly asked the five returning people.

Everyone held their wilting flower branches, their expressions gloomy, even pained.

They had indeed all chosen the most beautiful flowers, but none of them had expected that on the way back, the flowers' condition would decline drastically, losing moisture. Even the most beautiful flowers would lose their luster!

"If you don't put them in water soon, they'll really wither," Bai Youwei said chillingly.

Hearing the reminder, the people didn't dare delay any longer and rushed to put their flowers into the glass bottles—

There were roses, lilies, orchids, tulips… There was even a rare king protea, and a truly magnificent, peerlessly beautiful peony.

It was a pity that these flowers were now all wilting to varying degrees, especially the peony and the roses. Their petals had lost their original brilliance and were now a faded, withered light brown.

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