After the Lord of the Abyss Awakens - Extra 6.1

[Second Brother is breaking through the sky with his handsomeness!!]

[Ah ah ah Second Brother is so handsome the network lagged, Xiaolin please check the network]

[Damn, Xiaolin why did you faint!]

[I understand, if I faced Second Brother’s appearance directly, I might die on the spot]

[Stop talking, someone come save the network!]

“Buzz buzz buzz——”

The view went completely dark.

Xiaolin kept his eyes tightly shut, his mind in chaos. In the haze, he seemed to see the Bridge of Forgetfulness, with Meng Po standing at the bridge head waving to him.

No way, was he about to die?

Just then, light appeared in the darkness, a beam of light descended from above, gradually illuminating his world.

Xiaolin grasped at the faint light, slowly opening his eyes, and the glaring ceiling lights entered his vision.

“Are you alright?”

A cold voice sounded by his ear.

Xiaolin suddenly awoke as if from a dream, immediately sitting up.

This was the living room on the first floor. Apart from them, the other program crew members had all woken up. After 3 minutes, the livestream room returned to normal, with viewer numbers explosively doubling.

[Has Xiaolin revived? Quick quick, don’t forget the interview!]

Xiaolin gathered his spirits, instinctively looking to the left.

They saw a youth with a cold and refined temperament sitting on the opposite sofa, jade earrings swaying slightly with His head movement.

Several cats were sitting beside the youth. When they saw Xiaolin wake up, they successively raised his heads, casting curious glances.

Among them, the cow cat seemed to think of something happy, suddenly showing joy on its face, rolling around delightedly on the sofa.

Xiaolin had a feeling they were being laughed at by the cat. Indeed, as a grown person, fainting during an interview was quite laughable. But it couldn’t be helped – who made Second Brother’s looks so lethal? In that instant, his mind went completely blank.

That was definitely deadly beauty, without any exaggeration.

“Are you alright now?”

The youth opposite suddenly spoke.

Xiaolin immediately snapped to attention, reflexively saying, “I’m fine now, sorry for suddenly fainting. You…”

He paused, because his mind suddenly went blank, unable to remember who the other person was.

The youth seemed to know his situation, introducing Himself again, “I am Aelioge, ranked fifteenth.”

[The cold handsome guy of bloodline theory makes his second appearance!]

[His earrings look so good, where can I buy them, are there similar styles? Damn! I want to get them too]

[That material is definitely very high-grade jade]

Aelioge explained, “You fainted, He went to buy medicine for you, He hasn’t returned yet.”

“Is… is that so.”

Xiaolin nodded, his gaze unconsciously glancing to the side.

Aelioge said coolly, “Don’t worry, Second Brother isn’t here.”

“I…”

Xiaolin was startled, feeling they had been seen through.

Aelioge looked into Xiaolin’s eyes, “You’re not the only ones who faint upon seeing Second Brother, there’s nothing wrong with you all.”

[Is He comforting Xiaolin? So warm!]

[Haha how many people have fallen to Second Brother’s looks]

Xiaolin stared blankly. “I… I see.”

[Died laughing, Xiaolin isn’t questioning it at all]

[What’s there to question? If it were me I’d die right away!]

Aelioge said, “But what can be done? If your immunity is this weak, you won’t be able to interview Second Brother.”

[Ah, Blood Lineage Brother has a point!]

Xiaolin frowned, a look of difficulty flashing across his face as they looked at Aelioge and said, “Regarding Second Brother, can I interview you?”

“You may.”

Aelioge’s attitude was neither warm nor cold, “By the way, did Marbas mention Second Brother’s name?”

Xiaolin shook his head.

[Not yet, but we know Second Brother must be called Agares!]

[Laughing, we’ve already seen through daddy’s naming pattern]

Aelioge revealed, “Second Brother’s name is Agares.”

[Called it!]

Xiaolin made a mental note, adjusted his sitting posture, resumed interview mode, and asked seriously, “What is His occupation?”

“A profession related to spreading knowledge, I suppose.”

Aelioge instinctively wanted to say “sage” but thought better of it and didn’t.

[Is He a university professor? Second Brother’s classes must be super popular]

[Above, is course selection the only issue? I can’t even imagine Second Brother teaching]

[Enter the door and instantly become a fangirl, can’t learn anything right?]

[Who could focus on the lecture, wouldn’t you want to grow several more pairs of eyes!]

Xiaolin asked, “Is He a scholar?”

Aelioge nodded, “Mm, something like that. He doesn’t teach classes, He loves doing research on His own.”

Xiaolin continued asking, “If you were to describe Him in one sentence?”

[This question is asked well!]

Aelioge was silent for a moment, thinking, “Riddle demon…person?”

[What what, what’s with this speech error?]

[Is the pronunciation of ‘mo’ and ‘ren’ very similar for foreigners?]

[It’s a slip of the tongue, but Second Brother is actually a riddle person, what’s going on?!]

Aelioge acted as if nothing had happened and continued. “He has a gentle personality, is somewhat natural, usually quiet and rarely communicates with us, but He probably cares about us a lot in His heart.”

Xiaolin nodded while listening.

[It’s a cold handsome guy certified ice beauty!]

[Second Brother is even natural? Help, my strike zone has been thoroughly demolished]

Xiaolin continued asking, “Why does He rarely communicate with you?”

[Shocked, Xiaolin dares to ask!]

[This question is very dangerous!]

Aelioge fell silent, narrowed His eyes, and answered. “Because we often can’t keep up with His train of thought.”

Xiaolin reflexively asked, “How so?”

“He’s too wise, thinks too fast, sees too far, doesn’t need us. Back then, we were all trying to find Father, each of us racking our brains and exhausting every possibility.”

Aelioge’s tone gradually became complex, “However, He managed it alone, without us knowing, He completely found Father and brought him back.”

Xiaolin was stunned, sensing the gravity of the matter.

[God, something really terrible must have happened back then]

[I think so too, could it have been a kidnapping case?]

[Feels like more than that, daddy must have been injured, maybe on the brink of death, and Second Brother saved him]

[So heartbreaking, the bad guys were too cruel, how could they do that to daddy]

“May I ask what happened back then?”

Xiaolin carefully asked.

[Help, Xiaolin dares to ask!]

However, Aelioge’s expression darkened, His cold eyes staring at Xiaolin, emanating an imposing pressure without anger.

Xiaolin’s heart suddenly raced faster, immediately regretting asking that question.

But after a moment of silence, Aelioge slowly spoke, “It’s not that we can’t talk about it. Father disappeared back then, Second Brother found him.”

[So it was a disappearance, oh god, feel so bad for daddy]

[How could something like this happen to such a good family! The bad guys should be punished by heaven!]

[Can’t imagine how these daddy-loving children felt losing his father…]

“Was he found recently?”

Xiaolin couldn’t help asking.

Aelioge nodded, saying in a deep voice. “Yes, when Father disappeared back then, we were still young, too weak to protect Father.”

[Wuwu I’m tearing up, how could this happen]

Aelioge continued. “Later when we finally had some strength, we still couldn’t find Father anywhere. We once thought Father would never return, but Second Brother successfully found him. He bore many burdens alone, while we knew nothing.”

Speaking of this, His eyes dimmed slightly as He said softly, “We could have shared the burden, but He…perhaps it’s because He’s used to it. He’s too capable, always used to doing everything Himself, we’re not within His consideration.”

[Pat pat Aelioge, at least daddy came back]

After analyzing, Xiaolin couldn’t help saying, “Perhaps you should emphasize to Him that you’ve all grown up?”

Aelioge shook His head. “He knows.”

Xiaolin continued. “But from what you just said, isn’t He also somewhat slow to realize things?”

[Oh yeah, Second Brother is slow and natural, maybe His impression of His brothers and sisters is still from when they were cubs? So He wants to take care of everything?]

[Second Brother still sees everyone as babies!]

[Haha, it was so sad before, but now you’ve made it sound cartoonish]

[Feels like Second Brother is quite cute too]

Aelioge silently stared at Xiaolin, as if finally realizing this interview had some meaning.

He considered. “Perhaps. I’ll try talking to Him when I get the chance.”

The cats on the sofa blinked, some seriously listening to the conversation, seeming to find meaning in these words too.

They might have unconsciously thought Second Brother was omnipotent, so they didn’t need to do anything as Second Brother could handle everything well, but Second Brother was also a demon, perhaps He got lonely sometimes too.

Just then, a bright laugh rang out.

“Haha, looks like your conversation is going well?”

Xiaolin turned to look and immediately stood up, saying, “Mr. Marbas, you’re back!”

Marbas smiled and said, “You fainted earlier, are you alright now?”

“I’m fine, I’m fine.”

Xiaolin quickly said.

Looking at the time, it was already 17:35, so they hadn’t been unconscious for too long.

Aelioge stood up saying, “I’ll go upstairs for a bit, Fifth Brother, you continue hosting.”

“Oh oh.”

Marbas nodded, and after Aelioge left, He smiled and said, “He’s going to find Agares, right?”

“Ah, is that so.”

Xiaolin seemed not to have thought of that.

[Moving brotherly love, Brother Aelioge has his brother in his heart]

[Beneath the cold exterior is a burning heart, love Brother Aelioge]

“Mm, speaking of which, who haven’t we met yet?”

Marbas looked at Xiaolin.

[We haven’t met Third Brother! Fifth Brother please remember]

Xiaolin thought about it, about to speak.

“Ah, Vassago!”

Marbas hit His palm with His fist, eyes bright, but quickly fell into thought, muttering, “Vassago sleeps all day long, don’t know if He’s awake now.”

[Oh oh, caught a key word, Third Brother is a lazy person]

[Wuwu sleeping all day long, what an enviable life]

Hearing this, Xiaolin didn’t want to force it, “If that’s the case…”

Just then, the cow cat suddenly meowed.

The cameraman reflexively turned the camera toward it.

They saw the cow cat looking energetic, jumping once or twice, landing precisely in Marbas’s arms, its fluffy head bumping right into Marbas’s belly.

“Meow!”

“Hmm?”

Marbas looked down, met the cow cat’s gaze, paused for a moment and said, “You say you’ll go wake Vassago up?”

The cow cat raised its paw. “Meow!”

Marbas: “Really?”

[Huh? Can Fifth Brother understand cat language?]

[No way, they can really converse? Don’t fool me, I’m not well-educated]

[Haha, the cow cat’s speech is normal, my cow cat understands human speech too]

[What kind of normal is this above? Did you eat too many mushrooms and go silly?]

The next second, the cow cat nodded, then jumped out of Marbas’s arms, charging upstairs like a little cat truck.

The ragdoll cat followed closely behind, running like a little rocket.

This scene was absolutely adorable.

Including Xiaolin, everyone in the program crew widened his eyes.

Could cats really be this smart? They seemed to completely understand human speech.

[Haha, as expected of a ragdoll dog]

[No, I’ve never had cats so I don’t know, can all your cats climb stairs?]

[Of course! You’re really underestimating cats]

Marbas turned His head smiling and said, “That’s how it is, they’re clearing the path for us.”

Xiaolin was still a bit nervous, “But wouldn’t it be inappropriate to disturb Mr. Vassago?”

“It’s fine, He should wake up anyway, because it’s almost dinner time.”

Marbas didn’t mind, getting up first and walking to the front.

Xiaolin followed behind, asking curiously, “Do you all often eat together?”

Marbas shook His head: “No, just once a week or so.”

[Eh? This frequency is a bit strange]

[Is it because there are too many people?]

[True, it must be hard to coordinate time with so many people]

Xiaolin asked, “Do you eat separately usually?”

“No.”

Marbas smiled without elaborating.

Actually, they didn’t need to eat at all, their sense of time was different from humans, apart from the weekly group dinner, they rarely ate.

Of course, the big orange cat was an exception, He was usually quite greedy, often eating snacks and such, making His cat form increasingly fat. Father had cast several seemingly-wanting-to-speak glances at Him.

How to put it, his family actually had quite a few fat cats, each like a gas tank.

Just then, a boom sounded from the roof, even making the livestream picture shake.

[What was that sound!]

[Did something explode upstairs?]

Xiaolin and others looked up in shock.

Marbas was used to it though, casually saying, “That’s Third Brother’s waking-up temper, don’t be too surprised.”

[Damn, such a serious case of morning grumpiness]

[That shake just now made me think the sky was falling]

[Ah no, are the cow cat and ragdoll cat okay?]

[Xiaolin quickly go save the kitties]

They soon reached the door, the bedroom door was open, with no more sounds coming from inside.

They turned to look at Marbas.

Marbas’s expression was calm as He walked straight in.