Chapter 40: Got Doxxed, Meow?

A Suspicious Slime

Little Red Riding Hood suddenly suspected that her big sister had deliberately arranged this slime monster to trick her.

Consequently, her gaze toward Xiao Xi carried a trace of irritation.

She knew the Association housed numerous monsters. Given the short timeframe, her sister likely acquired the slime from there.

Since it came from the Association, her sister probably smuggled it out. After all, why would the higher-ups hand it over?

Furthermore, Sirius, like her, held only D-rank magical girl status. Bringing a monster to a public place seemed reckless. Did her sister really believe nothing could go wrong despite her low rank?

Confrontation in the Café

Once the ordinary customers cleared out of the café, Little Red Riding Hood fixed her eyes on Xiao Xi and spoke in an eerie tone.

“Wolfie, isn’t it a bit too perfect that my sister gets replaced by a slime on the exact day I invite you out?”

Xiao Xi’s hands paused. “I get that you’re worried about your sister, but let’s handle this monster first. The Association will surely track her down.”

“Really?” Little Red Riding Hood leaned in closer. “Honestly, I don’t think I need their help. I’m pretty sure I know where my sister is.”

“Haha… that’s great if you’ve got a clue…”

Xiao Xi struggled to keep her composure. She hadn’t anticipated this perfect plan unraveling so quickly.

She couldn’t claim her sister might have suffered a slime attack and been replaced. Xiao Keke would never buy such a convenient excuse, especially since the timing felt far too suspicious.

“Exactly, it’s like she’s both far away and right here—”

At those words, Xiao Xi surrendered. Clearly, this brat wouldn’t fall for any more tricks today. Sigh…

An Unexpected Call

Xiao Keke grew tired of playing along with Xiao Xi’s act. Her voice took on that eerie tone again.

“You think so too, don’t you, big…”

However, just as Xiao Keke prepared to expose everything, her phone buzzed. She nearly hung up, but after seeing the caller, she hesitated and answered the video call.

“Little Red Riding Hood, it’s me.”

When Miss L appeared on the screen, Little Red Riding Hood snapped to attention. “Minister L, what’s up?”

The Association’s Revelation

“Here’s the deal,” Miss L began. “Some magical girls found a girl near South Street, knocked out by magical hypnosis, and brought her to the Association.”

“Coincidentally, while checking her details, I realized she’s likely your sister, so I’m giving you a heads-up.”

The phone’s camera shifted to a hospital bed. Miss L stood in the medical room, where an unconscious girl lay—she looked identical to Xiao Xi.

“Big sister?” Little Red Riding Hood froze, her voice tinged with worry. “Is it really her?”

“Who else would it be?” Miss L replied sharply. “Why would I trick you?”

“Chances are, a slime or similar monster attacked your sister and knocked her out. There might even be a slime out there now, posing as her.”

“Fortunately, she’s unharmed, just unconscious. Come to the Association and pick her up. Since it’s your sister, we don’t need to hunt down her family.”

A Tangled Web of Doubt

Relieved to hear her sister was safe, Little Red Riding Hood’s tension eased. Yet, as she glanced at the unconscious girl on the screen and then at Sirius beside her, doubts crept in.

If her sister rested at the Association, then who was this Sirius next to her?

But wait—if the sister in the café was a slime, could the one on the bed also be fake? Still, Minister L had called her, and Minister L had no reason to deceive her.

How could Minister L possibly conspire with her shut-in sister to fool her? They surely didn’t know each other. Her sister wouldn’t even cross paths with someone like Minister L.

So, was this all just a wild coincidence?

Perhaps a monster attacked her sister at work, and a slime assumed her identity to show up at the café.

Meanwhile, Xiao Xi’s emotions swung from despair and readiness to confess, to confusion, and finally to quick thinking as she resumed her act.

“So, any news about your sister?”

“Um…” Little Red Riding Hood studied Xiao Xi with a conflicted look. “Sorry, I need to check on my sister first. Can you handle things here?”

Xiao Xi flashed a dependable smile and nodded.

Xiao Xi’s Quick Escape

After confirming Little Red Riding Hood had left, Xiao Xi grabbed the slime and dashed to the bathroom. In a flash, she transformed into [Morning Star] mode.

Her magical aura, no longer restrained, surged powerfully. She had to reach the Association before Xiao Keke, or her carefully crafted lie would collapse.

Miss L’s Upper Hand

Minutes later, Miss L shook her head at the breathless Xiao Xi in her office.

“Not bad, A-Xing. You moved fast. If your little sister returned and discovered the ‘sister’ in the medical room was a slime, I couldn’t have bailed you out.”

Xiao Xi eyed Miss L with a mix of emotions. She knew Miss L had saved her, but it also meant Miss L had fully doxxed her.

“Don’t blame me, A-Xing. You made it too easy,” Miss L said, shrugging. “Your concern for Little Red Riding Hood screamed loud and clear. I just dug into her social connections, checked a few details, and there you were, exposed.”

“You’ve got a little sister, huh?” Miss L grinned. “You won’t believe this, but some folks thought you hid your face because you were some kind of troll. Turns out, A-Xing, you’re actually pretty cute.”

Xiao Xi glared at Miss L’s sly smile. “Don’t breathe a word of this to anyone… especially Xing Ge! You absolutely can’t tell her!”

“Chill, A-Xing. We’ve been friends for years. You know I keep secrets,” Miss L said, patting Xiao Xi’s shoulder. “But thank goodness I doxxed you, or you’d have been caught red-handed by your dear little sister, right?”

“Now, hurry to the medical room and fake being unconscious. Don’t be late and mess this up in front of her.”

Xiao Xi sighed. She knew her blatant concern for that brat Xiao Keke had tipped Miss L off. But she was her little sister—how could Xiao Xi ignore her running around as a magical girl?