After the Lord of the Abyss Awakens - Extra 5.1

“Come, it’s this way.”

Marbas led the TV crew upstairs.

The blue cat lay on His shoulder, its cat eyes staring at the people, as if examining whether they were good people or not.

[Wow! I feel like it’s looking at us!]

[I’ve never seen a sky-blue colored cat before, is its fur color real?]

[Wait, am I the only one who wants to know where He ranks?]

At this moment, Marbas, whether sensing something or not, turned His head and introduced to Xiaolin. “He’s called Sitri, ranking twelfth among us, and is also my younger brother.”

Xiaolin was shocked – it was his first time seeing someone introduce a cat as their brother without changing expression. He really didn’t know how to react.

Based on what they just said, perhaps this family’s father “picked up children” to raise while also picking up cats to raise, ranking them according to the order they were picked up, and the Marbas before them was the fifth one picked up?

But picking up both people and cats, and ranking them together – was this reasonable? They seemed to be foreigners, was this reasonable in foreign countries?

“Oh right, the young person you saw outside earlier was Samikina. The Garfield cat beside Him is called Gusin, ranking eleventh. He really likes traveling, but recently He’s gotten lazy and keeps staying at home.”

While climbing the stairs, Marbas slowly introduced their family situation.

Xiaolin nodded quickly like a pecking chick.

“Big Brother likes to exercise, ninth sister likes fighting, occasionally they practice together. You’ll see when we go there.”

Marbas spoke in a relaxed tone.

“I see. Those are very healthy interests.”

Xiaolin tried hard to keep up with the conversation.

They finally reached the second floor.

The stairway landing was also a living room area, but the design was different from the first floor. While the first floor was modern style, the second floor was natural wood style – classical and elegant, giving a sense of peaceful tranquility. Looking outside, one could see lush green tree shadows.

[Wow, this house has such a peaceful and serene feeling!]

Wait, was someone sleeping on the balcony?

Xiaolin suddenly froze, looking at the balcony in disbelief.

[There really is someone!]

[Who is it, so curious!]

[Their blanket is so fun, it has cartoon planets on it, and there are planet-shaped soft cushions beside them. If it weren’t for their adult figure, I would have thought it was an elementary school student!]

[Hey person above, how is that childish? This is called having a young heart, this is called cute!]

“Did you notice? That’s Morax, my twenty-first brother. He likes taking afternoon naps, sleeping at least three to four hours at noon, and He doesn’t like sleeping in bed – He just likes sleeping on that kind of soft couch.”

Marbas introduced while looking over, as if already used to such sights, and added, “He’s liked round things since childhood. After growing up, He liked collecting planets. When Father casually mentioned His toys were too big, He took it to heart and switched to collecting these small things instead.”

[Eh? How did we get to this topic, collecting planets?]

[You mean planetariums, right? Didn’t expect this brother to be an astronomy enthusiast!]

[He changed right after father mentioned it, so cute~]

Xiaolin instinctively followed along. “He’s truly a brother with character.”

Marbas turned His head and agreed. “All our family members have quite distinctive personalities.”

Whether hearing their conversation or not, the “person” on the balcony suddenly moved.

He slowly got up, shifting His gaze directly toward the few people from the TV crew.

Because He had just woken up, His short hair was messy, but it didn’t affect His looks at all.

[Ah ah ah, red-haired handsome guy, dazzling beauty, wearing a big black chain with time patterns on His neck, help, if others wore it they’d definitely look non-mainstream, but Him, folks, He’s amazing!]

[Their family must definitely be a male model agency, how do they recruit people, I want to go work there!]

[+10086, please father adopt me too, wuwu]

However, completely different from the livestream viewers’ feelings, on site, Xiaolin’s spine went cold, as if being stared at by a man-eating beast.

Morax narrowed His eyes, rubbed His head, glanced at them once, then looked at Marbas, as if wanting an explanation.

Marbas calmly said, “They’re friends here for an interview.”

“Interview?”

Morax frowned, as if He didn’t understand what that meant for a moment.

Xiaolin immediately broke out in cold sweat, feeling an incredibly chilling pressure!

Marbas changed His wording, “They’re father’s guests.”

Morax’s expression changed immediately upon hearing this, His tone becoming more friendly, “Oh, then we should treat them well.”

[I’m dead, He had a cold face just now but changed as soon as father was mentioned, they really are daddy’s boys!]

[Who says they’re daddy’s boys, this is called being filial, a greatly filial child!]

[Haha, father is still the one who can keep them in check]

[I’m dead, feels like they’re all so cute!]

In the tense atmosphere on site, Xiaolin was trying hard to find topics of conversation.

Morax asked Marbas, “Are you going to see Big Brother?”

When He spoke, His eyes swept almost imperceptibly toward the corner.

A ragdoll cat had a cow cat on its head, and was stepping on a large fat pallas cat.

The three cats were secretly observing.

Marbas nodded, casually asking, “Are you coming too?”

Morax thought for a moment, then shook His head, “I’ll pass, Celerios is busy in the kitchen, I’ll go help Him.”

[Celerios, sounds like a very good boy]

[The household chores person, must be very virtuous!]

“Alright.”

Marbas turned back to the TV crew, saying gently, “Then let’s go.”

The TV crew members were dazed, barely keeping up with Marbas’s pace.

Xiaolin hurriedly said, “Yes, yes.”

The practice room was right next to the living room.

As they were about to arrive, the TV crew felt somewhat nervous.

The blue cat in Marbas’s arms sensed their emotions but didn’t care.

If anything had to be said, He was also a bit curious about how they would conduct the interview.

The humans’ fate facing Big Brother…

Marbas walked in front, casually pushing open the door, even turning His head to tell the TV crew. “Come, come in.”

[Yes! Unlocking new family member!]

[Big Brother is here! rwkk!]

Xiaolin mustered his courage to walk forward. What first met his eyes was a very spacious practice room, with snow-white walls, various training equipment neatly arranged, and a large ring in the center.

[Damn, it’s a real ring, amazing folks]

[This visible aura of money is really… I love it too much!]

Xiaolin’s gaze moved around, quickly discovering a “person” looking at them.

“You are……”

Xiaolin opened his eyes wide.

[Ninth sister’s first appearance kill!!]

“Paimon.”

Paimon introduced Herself in a flat tone.

Her features were top-tier, with long eyelashes, healthy wheat-colored skin, and because She had just finished practicing, She had a light sheen of sweat.

She was 1.8 meters tall, Her build different from normal people. At first glance She didn’t look muscular, might even seem thin, but anyone with some discernment could tell at first sight that Her whole body was muscle, and She could probably crush a strong man with just one punch.

At this moment, the live streaming room exploded.

[Ah ah ah ah, ninth younger sister, oh no, ninth elder sis, you’re forever my sister!]

[Definitely 1.8 meters tall, sister is both beautiful and cool! awsl]

[A feast of beauty! Wuwu Xiaolin come back, let me go instead]

On site, Xiaolin was shocked blank for a moment.

But really, this family’s genes were too strong, all handsome men and beautiful women, how could this be possible!

Xiaolin was a professional host, expression management was a required course, but now he could barely manage it!

The blue cat gave them a contemptuous look.

Marbas beside them asked, “Do you have anything you want to interview Her about?”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

Xiaolin quickly pulled himself together.

[Haha, Xiaolin has gone stupid]

[Of course, if it were me, I’d kneel right there]

Xiaolin followed Marbas to Paimon.

Paimon appeared very friendly, with a faint smile on Her face.

Xiaolin quickly organized questions in his mind, “Do you practice here every day?”

Paimon nodded then shook Her head, “Not every day, I often go out to find opponents, practicing at home is mainly to maintain the habit.”

Xiaolin was shocked, “Are you a professional fighter?”

Paimon smiled. “I suppose so, but I’m not famous here.”

[The meaning of these words is… could it be She’s famous elsewhere?]

[If ninth sister debuted I’d follow every match!]

Xiaolin asked curiously, “Do you like fighting?”

Paimon nodded frankly, “Of course I like it.”

Xiaolin continued asking, “How did you get started on this path of fighting?”

Paimon paused, lowering Her eyes to say, “At that time I just wanted to defeat Big Brother.”

[Wow! I sense a family drama coming!]

[Was it to chase after Big Brother’s shadow? Goodness, I’m already in tears]

Xiaolin couldn’t help asking, “Why did you want to defeat your Big Brother?”

Paimon’s eyes changed slightly, saying in a deep voice, “Because He carried too heavy a burden.”

Xiaolin paused, immediately catching the strong sense of story.

[Oooh, why is that?]

[Heavy burden, so wanted to defeat Him? Scratching head, what does this mean?]

Xiaolin very understandingly asked, “Why do you say that?”

Paimon lightly clenched Her fist, “Because, I wanted to defeat Him, take on His burden, fight alongside Him, even protect Him.”

Xiaolin’s eyes widened.

The comments exploded again.

[It turned out to be for sharing Big Brother’s burden, such moving sibling love!]

[Wuwu I just came for some entertainment while eating, why are my eyes leaking]

[Sister Paimon, you’re my god!]

Xiaolin quickly contained his shock, “I see, so how is it now?”

Paimon smiled slightly, “Now? It feels even more insurmountable. He’s like a high mountain, no one can beat Him.”

[Shocking! Ninth sister is so strong yet feels Big Brother is stronger, just how strong is Big Brother]

[Damn it, I’m more curious about Big Brother now, is He in the practice room? Why haven’t we seen Him?]

Xiaolin continued asking, “Then you……”

Paimon said calmly, “I’ll keep trying. I’ve chased after Him for so many years, it’s become a habit, integrated into my life. Obviously I can’t just give up.”

Xiaolin couldn’t help but admire Her internally.

[Ninth sister is so enlightened]

[Feels like She’s let go, doesn’t care about winning or losing anymore]

[Haha, they’re all family after all, whether competing or talking, as long as there’s love between them, what does the method matter?]

Xiaolin: “So now you……”

Paimon said in a flat tone, “In the process of chasing after Big Brother, I also came to like fighting more and more. Fighting let me see many meaningful sights, enriched my de…life.”

Xiaolin said, “That’s wonderful.”

“Yes, I think so too.”

[Wuwu so good, this is true sibling love]

[Wait, did He almost slip up and say something? De? Demon?]

[What slip up, what’s wrong with foreigners having language issues]

Marbas stood to the side, listening to their interview with interest.

As Xiaolin interviewed, he suddenly realized a major question, turned his head to look around the practice room once, and asked puzzled, “Speaking of which, is Big Brother here?”

Paimon said, “He’s next door, want us to take you over?”

Xiaolin froze, “Two practice rooms?”

Paimon nodded, “Yes, that side feels more like jiu-jitsu.”

[Big Brother Big Brother! Can’t wait anymore]

Paimon led them to a door opposite, knocked on it, then slowly pushed it open.

Different from the previous practice room, this one was full of sunlight, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides and a large balcony.

They saw a “person” standing by the window, seemingly looking at the distant scenery.

Xiaolin slowly turned his gaze, and even though he had mentally prepared himself, he was still shocked, his legs going numb on the spot, unable to take a step.

He, he was the Big Brother they spoke of!

[Ah ah ah manly Big Brother!!!]

[It’s over it’s over, I’m done for, Big Brother’s back view is killing me]

[What’s with this aura overflowing from the screen, my scalp is tingling]

[Damn, I’ve got goosebumps! SOS]

[Who understands, I just broke my screenshot button]

Xiaolin’s mind went blank, his whole person freezing up.

The camera crew behind him also froze, their hearts pounding, blood seeming to flow backward.

[Xiaolin pull yourself together, interviewing Big Brother depends on you!]

[Press 1 to give Xiaolin 10 skill points back]

Xiaolin was really done for. Heaven knows that the moment he walked here, his entire soul had trembled.

He didn’t know how to describe this feeling, as if suddenly thrown into the middle of a battlefield, facing mighty cavalry charging forward.

It was a feeling of life hanging by a thread. He tried to speak but found himself mute, his body shaking from fear, every cell and even every gene feeling terrified of “that person”.

Speaking would mean death. That was absolutely an existence not to be disturbed!

Xiaolin was clearly a social person, but didn’t know why he suddenly had such chuunibyou thoughts.

And at this moment, the man who had only shown His back slowly turned His gaze.

[Ah ah ah screaming——!!]

[Ambulance, quick, someone died here, it’s me, save me! Big Brother’s beauty killed me]

The moment their eyes met, Xiaolin felt his entire brain evaporate.

But strangely enough, that wasn’t all.

The live broadcast screen actually went bzz bzz bzz, the recording equipment on site seemed to have some problem.

[What’s going on, why did the signal suddenly get bad]

[I understand, this is because even the recording equipment couldn’t withstand Big Brother’s mighty aura]

[Xiaolin hang in there! If the equipment doesn’t work let’s just livestream directly from phone]

A few minutes later, Xiaolin didn’t even know how he had come out, nor did his TV crew.

When he came to his senses, a voice was ringing in his ears.

“Haha, are you alright? Come, have some water.”

He looked up and saw Marbas’s face.

Only Marbas was there, the blue cat in His arms had run off somewhere.

Paimon wasn’t there either, and where was Big Brother?

Xiaolin took a sip of water, looked left and right, but didn’t see anyone.

He couldn’t help saying, “I-I just experienced firsthand what visibly sensing the aura feels like for the first time.”

“Is that so?”

Marbas seemed used to it, saying with a smile, “This was still okay. The last person who ran into Big Brother on the road fainted directly.”

[I actually don’t doubt this at all]

[The livestream signal is finally better, sure enough Big Brother’s aura was so strong even recording equipment couldn’t handle it]

[It’s magnetic field! I’m an electrician, trust me, that was definitely electromagnetic force!]