Reincarnated as a Mosquito, I Sucked the Reborn Empress to Tears

Inside the Credit Hall.

All eyes, filled with curiosity, fell upon the hooded youth who had just walked in.

’Who is this guy?’

’Look at how he’s dressed, so mysterious. Could he be some hidden big shot too?’

Just as the crowd was speculating.

Within the crowd, a student who looked like a third-year stared at the figure’s back for a few seconds before his body jolted. As if remembering something, his eyes went wide. He pointed at the person and let out a cry of disbelief.

"Holy shit! That... that back, those clothes... That’s—isn’t that... Senior Lin Dong?!"

What?

Lin Dong?

The moment that name was spoken, it was as if a bomb had gone off in the Credit Hall.

Everyone froze, and then an uproar erupted, a hundred times more intense than when Gu Yuexi had appeared.

"Lin Dong? Which Lin Dong? The one from our school’s Celestial Pride List?"

"Duh! Is there another Lin Dong at Jing University?!"

"Oh my god, hasn’t he been gone for ages? Why is he suddenly back?"

The first-year students who had never seen Lin Dong in person were also incredibly excited, craning their necks to get a glimpse of the legendary upperclassman’s true appearance.

They may not have seen him, but they had heard the tales of his invincible exploits at Jing University countless times.

"Lin Dong! Senior Lin Dong is back!"

Someone shouted excitedly.

The news seemed to grow wings, spreading across the entire Jing University campus at an incredible speed.

And now, with all eyes on him.

The hooded youth slowly walked to the registration window.

This was none other than Lin Dong—the very same person who had a chance encounter with Chu Sheng on the Northern Domain battlefield and had even made a deal with him.

He pulled back his hood, revealing a handsome yet resolute face.

He turned to the equally excited and nervous staff member behind the window and said,

"I’m here to register for Secret Realm Zero."

"However... I’ve forgotten how many credits I have. Could you check for me?"

"O-Okay, Senior Lin Dong!"

The staff member nodded quickly, his fingers flying across the keyboard.

Soon, the result appeared on the screen.

Credits: 0.

Lin Dong stared at the glaring zero and scratched his head, a helpless look on his face.

"Well, this is a bit of a problem."

Just then!

"Lin Dong!"

Several delighted voices called out from the entrance of the Credit Hall.

Shen Yixuan, Luo Qingyu, and a few other big names from Jing University had rushed over after hearing the news. The moment they saw Lin Dong in person, their faces lit up with excitement and joy.

"You bastard, you’re finally back!"

Shen Yixuan stepped forward and gave Lin Dong a heavy hug.

Upon learning that Lin Dong couldn’t register due to a lack of credits, Shen Yixuan didn’t hesitate for a second.

"It’s no big deal!"

He walked straight to the window and transferred all of his remaining credits to Lin Dong.

Around them, other senior students who knew Lin Dong also came forward. "Here’s a hundred," "I’ve got two hundred"—they all pitched in, pooling their own modest amounts of credits for him.

In their hearts, Lin Dong was the standard-bearer for Jing University.

Soon, with everyone’s help, they managed to scrape together a full 20,000 credits for Lin Dong.

Lin Dong looked at the extra credits on his student card but didn’t say much.

He simply faced the crowd and clasped his fists in a solemn salute.

"Thank you."

Soon.

Registration closed, and the ten slots for the first batch to enter Secret Realm Zero were finalized.

Gu Yuexi, with an overwhelming five million credits, unsurprisingly took first place.

Qin Wudao was second with one hundred thousand credits.

Somewhat surprisingly, Shen Yixuan and Luo Qingyu were both eliminated after giving their credits to Lin Dong. It was unclear what they were thinking, but it seemed they hadn’t planned on competing for a spot this time anyway.

Lin Dong, with twenty thousand credits, barely squeezed into tenth place to claim the final spot.

...

「Fifteen days later.」

「At Jing University, before the entrance to Secret Realm Zero.」

On a wide, open plaza, the ten students who had qualified for the first entry batch had all gathered.

Before them floated a massive, deep spatial rift, slowly rotating like a vortex and exuding an ancient, mysterious aura.

An Emperor Realm instructor in charge of the operation stood before the Space Gate, giving the ten students their final briefing.

"...According to our current intelligence, there are two things in the outermost region of the Secret Realm that you must watch out for."

"First, a flower that is jet-black and emits a faint, sweet scent. Remember, no matter how harmless it looks, do not go near it! And absolutely do not try to pick it! Its pollen is a powerful hallucinogen. Once inhaled, even a King Realm expert will lose control of their mind in an instant."

"Second, watch your step. In some areas of the Secret Realm, the ground looks no different from ordinary soil, but it’s actually a special force field, like a bog. Once you’re trapped, it feels like countless hands are grabbing you. The more you struggle, the faster you sink, until you’re completely swallowed."

"These are the only dangers we’ve discovered so far. But there are undoubtedly more unknown perils within the Secret Realm. Once you’re inside, remember: survival is your top priority. Don’t get greedy or reckless! Is that clear?"

"Understood!"

The ten replied in unison.

"Good. Now, enter in order!"

As the instructor gave the order, the first student in line took a deep breath. His face tense and solemn, he stepped forward and walked into the Space Gate, his figure vanishing instantly.

Then came the second, the third...

Most of the students wore grave expressions.

Only a handful appeared exceptionally confident.

Qin Wudao, for example, wore a faint, almost imperceptible smile. As if he hadn’t paid the instructor’s warnings any mind at all, he strolled casually into the gate.

Soon, eight of the ten had entered.

Only two people were left on the plaza.

Gu Yuexi and Lin Dong.

Lin Dong glanced at the impassive Gu Yuexi beside him and took the initiative to speak.

"You’re waiting for that mosquito, aren’t you?"

His voice was calm, but his eyes held a subtle, probing look as he watched her.

Gu Yuexi just gave a faint "mm" in response.

Lin Dong nodded, seemingly unsurprised.

"I’ll head in first, then."

With that, he didn’t linger, stepping forward and vanishing into the Space Gate.

Now, nine of the ten had entered.

Only Gu Yuexi remained, standing alone.

The instructor in charge looked at her, urging her in confusion, "Student Gu Yuexi, it’s your turn."

However.

Gu Yuexi didn’t move.

She glanced at the deep Space Gate, but then turned and started walking back the way she came.

"Instructor, I’m going to wait a little longer."

...

「Back in the familiar dorm room.」

Gu Yuexi pushed the door open, her gaze immediately falling on the giant cocoon in the training room, still glowing with a soft, golden light.

She could clearly feel waves of increasingly strong life force emanating from within the Golden Cocoon.

The aura contained within those fluctuations was so potent that even she felt a tremor of shock.

She walked over to the Golden Cocoon and slowly sat down cross-legged.

’With her strength, she could have easily entered the Secret Realm first.’

’But this time, she had decided not to act separately from Chu Sheng.’

’Besides, she clearly remembered the promise she had made to Chu Sheng.’

’The greatest opportunity in Secret Realm Zero was to be his.’

’As for what that opportunity actually was...’

’Truthfully, even she didn’t know.’

’In her past life, as the Empress, she had entered this very Secret Realm, but ultimately failed to obtain that fated opportunity.’

’It had become one of her deepest regrets.’

’Perhaps, in this life, alongside this highly unpredictable mosquito, she could finally unravel the mystery.’

Gu Yuexi reined in her thoughts and closed her eyes, settling in to wait quietly beside the Golden Cocoon.

The days passed, one by one.

In the blink of an eye, another six days had passed.

A full twenty-one days had now passed since Chu Sheng began his evolution.

On this day, Gu Yuexi, who was meditating cross-legged, seemed to sense something. Her tightly closed eyes snapped open!

Her gaze instantly locked onto the Golden Cocoon before her!

Then, a sharp CRACK!

Without warning, a fine crack appeared on the surface of the perfectly smooth Golden Cocoon!

Gu Yuexi’s eyes lit up!

’That damned mosquito is finally coming out!’

(Happy New Year, everyone! ~)