"This doesn't feel right."
That was the first thing Zheng heard upon waking up. He rubbed his temples, puzzled. Having expended a significant amount of mental energy within the Overlord's consciousness space, he emerged somewhat dazed and confused. It took him a while to grasp what Hong Lu was saying.
"Uh? What do you mean? I just woke up. Haven't even brushed my teeth or done any push-ups, and my head is killing me. I don't get what you're saying..." Zheng replied, bewildered.
"I'm saying something's off!" Hong Lu raised his voice slightly, then pinched his hair, adding, "I don't know why, but I've been feeling increasingly anxious lately like something is about to happen..."
"Uh... your best friend visiting?" Zheng suddenly asked after a moment of thought.
Hong Lu paused, then asked in confusion, "Who? Ah, you joker!"