After being fed to top-tier orcs, I became the darling of the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 279 The Battle at the Dinner Table
The news of Liang He's abduction by the rebels spread rapidly within the organization. To avoid public outcry, the Ministry of Information Security, with its assistance, blocked the news from the outside world.

Originally, Pharmacist Qiu was unaware of this matter.

However, because Lan Zhuo would occasionally ask him about the antidote pills, when Xu Yi was talking to Lan Zhuo about Liang He's arrest, Qiu Yaoshi overheard them.

[Has Liang He been captured by the rebels?]

Upon hearing the voice coming from the other end of the video, Xu Yi belatedly realized that Lan Zhuo was talking to Pharmacist Qiu.

He glared at Lan Zhuo speechlessly, then began to explain to Pharmacist Qiu.

Don't worry, the Federation has already sent people to rescue Liang He.

After briefly explaining the cause and course of events, Xu Yi offered a few words of comfort as usual.

Unexpectedly, Pharmacist Qiu was not as worried about Liang He's safety as he had imagined.

Liang He was deliberately taken away.

Not a question, but an affirmative.

The words of Pharmacist Qiu caused Xu Yi's pupils to dilate involuntarily.

He didn't seem to have revealed any information about this, did he?
【How did you know? 】

Unable to keep secrets, Xu Yi blurted out his doubts, unaware that this indirectly confirmed Pharmacist Qiu's conjecture.

He picked up the thermos beside him, took a sip of water, and then slowly answered Xu Yi's questions.

Given Liang He's fighting prowess, no one can take her away unless she herself is willing.

Pharmacist Qiu's answer left Xu Yi somewhat puzzled.

When Liang He faced the army of ferocious beasts and Ace and others, she did indeed demonstrate astonishing combat prowess.

But does that mean Liang He will definitely not be caught?

For example, group attacks or ambushes could easily catch Liang He off guard!

[Perhaps she was caught off guard and ambushed, which is why...]

Xu Yi argued somewhat defiantly.

Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, he was immediately dismissed by Pharmacist Qiu.

【impossible. 】

Pharmacist Qiu could roughly guess why Xu Yi said that, but he couldn't explain it. He just told him with a confident expression.

Unless she is dead, no one can take her away against her will.

Xu Yi, who had originally wanted to refute, shook his head helplessly when he saw how much Liang He believed in him, and decided not to continue arguing.

It's a good thing that Pharmacist Qiu has so much confidence in Liang He, so that he won't worry too much and take other actions or spread the news about Liang He.

Okay, but this is a confidential matter, so I hope you can keep it a secret.

After repeatedly begging Pharmacist Qiu to keep it a secret, Lan Zhuo silently hung up the video call under Xu Yi's resentful gaze.

"Lan Zhuo, could you let me know next time you video chat?"

Xu Yi, who had been busy these past few days and finally had a chance to catch her breath, was now slumped in her chair, feeling exhausted.

"I wanted to remind you before, but you spoke too quickly..."

Lan Zhuo wanted to explain, but when he heard Xu Yi snoring, he silently shut his mouth. He simply got up quietly and turned up the room temperature a little to prevent Xu Yi from catching a cold.

Although he was oblivious to everything else and focused solely on his research, he knew how busy and tired Xu Yi had been lately.

With light steps, Lan Zhuo prepared to go and check on the animals that were still being kept in the sixth service area.

"I wonder if Liang He will be able to get any information from the black wizard this time she comes back?"

While examining the animals, Lan Zhuo muttered to herself, just like Pharmacist Qiu, firmly believing that Liang He would return safely.

Unaware that so many people deeply trust her, Liang He was currently staring at the white-robed youth behind the black wizard.

"Since you're all here, why don't you sit down and eat together?" He watched them eat, feeling so pitiful.

Number Two, who had been keeping his head down and obediently following the Black Wizard, first looked at the Black Wizard after being called out by Liang He, and then looked up at Liang He.

"Ha, he's not qualified to sit at the same table with these two distinguished guests."

In the eyes of the dark wizard, Number Two was merely an experimental subject he had created.

It was a work he was very satisfied with, not a person he could treat as an equal.

The black wizard, with his back to Number Two, did not see Number Two's gaze. When he touched Liang He, there was a barely perceptible ripple in his eyes, and he still smiled contemptuously.

"I've heard that Ms. Liang He has been living and eating with animals all the time, so it's no wonder she thinks that way."

The dark wizard was deliberately belittling Liang He, implying that she was also unworthy to be at this table and sit on equal footing with him.

Before Liang He could even speak, Elius couldn't sit still any longer.

"Compared to people who don't care about animal lives, Liang He is indeed more lovable."

He was mocking dark wizards for using animals to rise to power and belittling those animals.

To use a common saying from Earth, it's like eating from a bowl and then cursing your mother after putting it down.

It is shameful and despicable.

"Hmph, Chief Ellie is certainly sharp-tongued."

The dark wizard, whose complexion had clearly worsened, now had a gloomy face and remained silent.

But Elius was not going to let him off easily.

"Tsk, you just had Commander Nick introduce us to you, but now you seem to know our identities perfectly well."

They are indeed extremely hypocritical.

Elius's repeated provocations greatly displeased the dark wizard, who suddenly turned his gaze to Liang He and deliberately asked her a question.

“Ms. Liang He, if someone can deceive you once, they will do it again, even countless times. You must be careful not to be deceived again.”

This alludes to Elius hiding his identity and staying by Liang He's side in the form of a little black snake.

His sudden change of target did indeed make Elius's heart clench, and he glanced nervously at Liang He.

Having stopped hearing Elius and the dark wizard arguing, Liang He slowly withdrew her gaze from Number Two. Noticing his tense expression, Liang He smiled gently.

"so what?"

So what if she lied? That's between her and Elius. It's not up to an enemy like the Dark Wizard to stir up trouble here.

Moreover, Liang He trusts the details of their daily interactions more than these things.

The little black snake never truly harmed her; he only revealed his identity to help her fend off the ferocious beast.

Although Liang He had been using this to 'make trouble' for Elius these past few days, it was nothing more than a joke and teasing.

"True strong people never care about such trivial matters, nor are they easily swayed by others and misjudge their own inner voice."

Just like when Liang He discovered Huo An's identity, she didn't blame him for hiding it.

Everyone has their own unspeakable secrets. Hoan has, Elius has, and she... too.

"Liang He..."

Hearing Liang He defend him, Elius's heart fluttered, his amber eyes gradually deepened, and he couldn't help but gaze at her.

"Hmph, that sounds nice, but it's nothing but self-deception."

Liang He's words were clearly a warning to him not to try to sow discord anymore; she wouldn't fall for it.

The dark wizard, whose little scheme had been exposed and who had been repeatedly confronted, gripped his wine glass tightly, still grumbling.

"No wonder those orcs were so devoted to you; they were all fooled by you like this."