Just as Tao Yao was about to reveal that secret, countless players outside the game world were attentively watching the live broadcast.
The streamer Sakura Fubuki sat in front of her computer, staring at the screen without blinking.
In her live stream room, the chat messages were rolling in like raindrops.
"Yes, yes!"
Sakura Fubuki said excitedly, "I'm really curious about the secret between Tao Yao and Hiyakura!"
The viewers in the live stream also expressed their anticipation and guesses.
"Could it be something embarrassing?"
"I bet five cents that Hiyakura must have done something unmentionable to help Tao Yao!"
"No, no, no, I think it might be that Tao Yao accidentally saw some secret of Hiyakura!"
The chat was filled with various guesses and expectations, and the viewers' curiosity was stimulated to the max.
Everyone held their breath.
Waiting for Tao Yao to reveal the secret that only she and the real Hiyakura knew.
However.
Just as everyone was looking forward to hearing that secret, the plot suddenly took an unexpected turn.
A guard in armor suddenly burst into the scene.
His expression was panicked, and his breathing was rapid, clearly indicating an urgent situation.
"Bad news, Lady Hiyakura..."
Before the guard could finish his sentence, he looked at the scene before him—two identical Hiyakura were tied up, and Tao Yao stood in front of them.
The guard instantly froze in place, his eyes wide open, mouth slightly ajar, a look of disbelief on his face.
His gaze darted back and forth between the two Hiyakura, seemingly confirming whether he was seeing things.
"Lady Tao Yao, this..."
The guard stammered, clearly bewildered by the situation in front of him.
Past Hiyakura, seeing this, calmly spoke, "It's okay, just say what you want to say."
The guard took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, then urgently said, "Both of you... The Disaster Beasts are attacking the city..."
His voice was filled with tension and anxiety, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
"The situation is very urgent! A breach has already been made on the eastern city wall, and our people are currently fighting hard against them, but... but..."
The guard's voice began to tremble, revealing deep fear in his eyes, "Those Disaster Beasts are too powerful, and our ordinary weapons can't inflict any effective damage on them. The residents in the city have already started to evacuate, but if we can't stop the Disaster Beasts' attack quickly, the entire city may fall!"
He bowed deeply, his voice filled with pleading:
"Lady Hiyakura, we really need your power! Only you can effectively fight against those terrible Disaster Beasts!"
After hearing the guard's report, Past Hiyakura frowned slightly.
Her gaze swept over Present Hiyakura and Tao Yao, then returned to the guard.
"I understand."
Past Hiyakura said steadily, "You go back and command the defense. Tell the soldiers to hold on, and once Tao Yao finishes up here, I'll prove my innocence and immediately rush over to provide support."
Hearing this response, the guard seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but his eyes were still filled with anxiety.
He bowed deeply:
"Yes, Lady Hiyakura. I will go back and convey your instructions. Please make sure to arrive as soon as possible!"
After saying that, the guard turned and quickly left, leaving Tao Yao and the two Hiyakura looking at each other.
Tao Yao's expression became serious as she looked at the two Hiyakura, her voice tinged with urgency: "It seems we need to speed up. I will now ask the last question, and only the real Hiyakura can answer it."
She took a deep breath, looking firmly at the two Hiyakura, "In two words, tell me what happened on the night we first officially met?"
Present Hiyakura felt a wave of panic at this question.
If it was just about the night itself.
She naturally knew what had happened.
But the current issue was that she wasn't sure whether Past Hiyakura acknowledged what had happened back then.
Past Hiyakura, however, revealed a gentle smile, her eyes sparkling with reminiscent emotions.
"3..."
Tao Yao began the countdown.
Beads of perspiration formed on Present Hiyakura's forehead.
She unconsciously glanced at Past Hiyakura, who remained calm and even wore a slight smile.
This composure only made Present Hiyakura more anxious.
"2..."
At this critical moment, a scene suddenly flashed in Present Hiyakura's mind.
It was a starry night, the moonlight pouring down like water.
In this beautiful backdrop, a figure was dancing gracefully.
That was Tao Yao back then, her dance was graceful and lively, as if she merged with the moonlight.
Present Hiyakura remembered that was when she truly first took notice of Tao Yao, and the beginning of their relationship.
"1..."
Time was about to run out, and Present Hiyakura knew she had to make a choice.
Even if she wasn't certain, she could only voice the answer in her heart.
"Time's up!" Tao Yao's voice rang out, "Please tell me, what happened that night?"
"The ball!"
"Dancing?"
The two Hiyakura almost spoke at the same time.
However, there was a subtle difference in their tones.
Past Hiyakura's voice was firm and confident, as if stating an undeniable fact.
While Present Hiyakura's answer carried a hint of uncertainty, her voice slightly trembling.
Tao Yao's eyes lit up instantly, and a brilliant smile emerged on her face. She excitedly clapped her hands, her voice filled with joy and nostalgia:
"Wow! You both got it right!"
The light of memories shimmered in her eyes, her voice carrying deep emotion:
"I still clearly remember that ball."
"Hiyakura, the dance you did was really amazing! Elegant, lively, and full of power. I remember I was immediately drawn to you, and it was at that moment I knew I had to get to know you!"
Tao Yao was immersed in beautiful memories, her expression both gentle and sweet.
However, when her gaze refocused on the two Hiyakura in front of her.
She began pacing back and forth in the room, muttering to herself, "If you both got it right, then I'm even more confused! I originally thought this question would help me identify the real Hiyakura, but now I'm more mixed up!"
Tao Yao stopped in her tracks, hands on her head, looking quite troubled:
"I'm so frustrated! If both of you were the real one, that would be great!"
At this point.
Tao Yao seemed to have started to feel a bit hopeful.
Likewise, she could hardly imagine how amazing it would be if there really were two Hiyakura!
Her voice carried both frustration and a hint of yearning.
Then.
Tao Yao seemed to have suddenly thought of a solution.
"Got it!"