Ironclad, died and resurrected, I've decided to go to the mic!

The first second after waking up

Qi Ye felt as if he were bound tightly all over.

He tried to move his fingers and found that even his fingers were individually fixed in place.

Who tied them up? Isn't this method of binding a bit too professional?

He struggled to open his eyes, and a magnified version of March 7th's face was right in front of him, its eyes filled with anger and annoyance.

Upon seeing that Qiye had woken up, San Yueqi immediately turned away angrily.

Qi Ye was stunned for a few seconds before realizing that she was dressed neatly, cleanly, and in good fit.

Who dressed him?

The moment the question popped into her head, Qi Ye decisively pressed the delete button, deciding never to ask for the answer again.

His gaze shifted, and he quickly made out the people in the room.

A red-haired woman with a gentle demeanor stood by the window.

A man with cold eyes stood against the wall, and March 7th turned away.

Based on her experience before the transmigration, Qiye recognized it instantly.

These three are clearly Jiko, Danjin, and Sangetsu-shichi.

I looked around but didn't see Walter anywhere.

"woke up."

Himeko's voice was gentle yet tinged with scrutiny.

"Let's continue talking about what happened before you fell into a coma. You already told us part of it in March."

Qi Ye's heart skipped a beat. Part of it, but which part?

He glanced quickly at March 7th, but the girl turned her back to him.

He stiffened his neck and pretended to be focused on the starry sea outside the window, refusing to even give him a side profile.

"March 7th said you fell out of a spatial rift and landed in the bathroom."

Himeko continued, her tone flat.

"Then she fainted."

Qi Ye blinked. Had she fainted?

He was clearly knocked unconscious by a punch to the temple delivered by March 7th!

But then there was that obviously pretentious back view of March 7th, which looked like it could turn around and get angry at any moment.

Qi Ye swallowed back the rebuttal that was on the tip of her tongue.

He tried to break free from the ropes binding him, but his hands and feet remained firmly bound, rendering him completely immobile. He could only speak with an embarrassed expression, "Um... could you please untie these ropes for me? It's really awkward to talk while I'm tied up like this."

Himeko's gaze swept over the ropes binding him, and after a moment's hesitation, she nodded towards March Seven.

March 7th muttered as he stepped forward and deftly untied the ropes binding his limbs.

Having regained his freedom, Qi Ye stretched his numb wrists before straightening up and speaking earnestly:

"Yes, that's right, it was a complete accident."

I am a businessman who travels between different planets to do business.

This time I encountered a bit of an accident, got caught in a spacetime turbulence, and then... uh, fell here with you guys.

It was a complete accident.

Upon hearing this, Ji Zi and Dan Heng, who had come over to listen, exchanged a glance, their faces clearly showing their skepticism.

Himeko smiled gently:

"The universe is indeed full of wonders, and accidents caused by spacetime turbulence are not impossible."

Qi Ye breathed a sigh of relief, secretly relieved that she had gotten away with it.

"but"

Himeko changed the subject, her smile still gentle, but she hit the nail on the head.

You say you're a businessman.

There must be some goods, right?

A merchant who travels the world should be carrying many valuable items.

Qi Ye's smile froze instantly, her lips twitched, and she couldn't say anything for a long time.

Dan Heng leaned against the wall, arms crossed, and delivered a final, expressionless blow:

"I searched, but there was nothing."

Qi Ye looked down at herself; her clothes were neatly arranged.

But you couldn't find a single pocket on him, let alone any goods or even a small item.

"The goods..."

Qi Yeqian laughed, his mind racing, wishing he could conjure something out of thin air on the spot.

"Well... with the spacetime turbulence, some things inevitably get lost when it falls out..."

Himeko just looked at him gently, without saying a word.

Dan Heng stared at him coldly, remaining silent, exuding an oppressive aura.

On March 7th, she still turned her back to him, looking out at the starry sky, clearly indicating that she didn't want to see him.

Qi Ye closed her eyes in despair, thinking to herself that she was doomed and was about to be exposed.

The next second, a pale blue light screen that only he could see suddenly lit up in front of him.

[System notification: Ding-dong!]

[The host is in an awkward situation where they urgently need to prove they are a businessman.]

[Our thoughtful system has already sent you this week's light cone in advance]

[Light Cone Name: "Who's Secretly in Love with You"]

Rarity: ★★★★

[Ability: After wearing it, the wearer can see the favorability values ​​and sources of favorability values ​​that float above everyone's heads.]

Example: On March 7th, a message floated above his head: "Affection level 37, from: This person is annoying but doesn't seem bad."

Above Dan Heng's head floated the message: "Affection level 31, from: wary but no immediate murderous intent."

[Side effect: The wearer's own favorability rating will be seen by everyone.]

Even changes in favorability that you yourself may not be aware of can be seen in real time by everyone present.

Example: Your favorability towards March 7th has increased by 5 points.

Everyone present will see the message "Affection for March 7th +5" floating above your head.

Reason: She looked so cute when she hit me.

[Friendly reminder: This light cone can easily lead to social death.]

Please make sure you don't have a crush on anyone, or are prepared for public humiliation.

Qi Ye stared at the words on the screen, completely dumbfounded.

What the heck? Isn't this messing with people's mentality? Oh my god, are you serious about these side effects?

But now the die is cast, and there's no turning back; if we can't produce the goods...

He might be questioned as a suspicious person, and his embarrassing incident in the bathroom might be brought up again.

Either way, it's an awkward situation, so let's break the deadlock first!

Qi Ye took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, she forced a confident yet mysteriously radiant smile onto her face:

"Of course, we have the goods."

My business is extraordinary; I sell light cones, something rarely seen in the world.

As soon as he finished speaking, a uniquely shaped cone of light suddenly appeared in his palm and quietly settled in his hand.

Qi Ye held up the light cone, trying his best to maintain the professional demeanor of a businessman:

"This is it, 'Who's Secretly in Love with You'."

A four-star rare light cone, its abilities are extremely practical; once you miss it, you'll never find another one like it!

Finally, March 7th, who had been facing away, couldn't help but turn around abruptly, her face filled with suspicion and disdain:

"Light cones? You really sell these? You're not scamming me, are you?!"

Dan Heng also raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on the cone of light.

Himeko looked at Sukiyomi with great interest and smiled as she spoke:

"Oh? What special abilities does this light cone possess?"

Qi Ye's heart was pounding, but she forced herself to remain calm as she explained.

In my heart, I was praying frantically that no side effects would be triggered and that I wouldn't die!