Collapse Iron: My Past Life Revealed, I Was Everyone's White Moonlight

Chapter 102 The Heavenly Curtain Has Descended Once Again?

"It's very simple."

Kafka smiled.

"This star core has nothing to do with us, but the Immortal Ship has already pinned the blame on the star core hunters."

"My companion, Blade, has been captured by the Cloud Cavalry. I'm going to bring him back and, while I'm at it, resolve this Star Core crisis and clear our names."

Upon hearing this, March 7th stood with his hands on his hips, looking incredulous.

"None of your business? Who would believe that! What a coincidence, you just appeared right after the star core erupted."

"Besides, the Alliance is so strong, can't they handle a single star core?"

"Of course you can ignore this."

Kafka looked completely unconcerned.

"Initiate the jump now. Before the star core contaminates this airspace, you can go to the next world."

"But given time, this star trail will be blocked again."

Her gaze swept over the crowd. "I can tell you what the future holds."

"If you do not go to Luofu, the star core will eventually contaminate the entire immortal ship, and about half of the inhabitants on board will perish."

"Hmm, these brave and fearless pioneers, these nameless strangers who do good deeds, surely they won't stand idly by?"

Himeko and Welt's eyes met for a moment.

The lives of half a celestial vessel...

"but--"

Kafka changed the subject, looking at Lu Li again, a gentle smile returning to her face.

"Ah Li, these things have nothing to do with you."

"You don't need to worry about those things."

"Ah Li, come back with me."

Kafka reached out her hand to Lu Li.

"I've waited far too long, I don't want to wait any longer."

"This time—"

Her voice was so soft it was as if she were telling a secret that belonged only to the two of them.

"I will never let go of your hand again."

Lu Li: "..."

Why is it his turn again?

Now that you've finished discussing the important matters, shouldn't you take down the projector and leave?

Why are you still keeping it?!

And go back... go back to where?

The Star Core Hunter's spaceship?

Lu Li's lips twitched violently.

If he really leaves with her, then that would truly be a matter of fate.

Putting aside how he'll explain things with the Star Train, Elio's script alone is enough to give him a run for his money.

"Um...Ms. Kaffa."

Lu Li took a deep breath and forced a smile that looked worse than crying.

"There might really be a misunderstanding between us."

"I really don't know him/her—"

That's enough.

Kafka interrupted him, her smile slowly fading.

Instead, there was a chilling, excessively calm gaze.

"Ah Li".

"Even at a point like this, you're still going to lie to me?"

"Or do you think... just because you've changed your identity, I won't recognize you?"

"Your scent, the tone of your voice, the way you instinctively look away when you look at me."

"Everything about you—"

"No matter where you escape to, or what you become."

"Only you—I could never be wrong about you."

"so."

Kafka smiled again and reached out her hand to Lu Li.

"Ah Li".

"Let's go home."

Lu Li: "..."

He was completely speechless.

Because on this day—it was impossible to have a conversation.

He said east, she said west.

He talked about reason, she talked about feelings.

Her logic has completely fallen into a self-validating closed loop, impervious to any attack or defense.

No.

Sister Himeko, help!

Lu Li desperately sent an SOS to Himeko with his eyes.

Then--

He then saw Himeko huddled together with Walter, seriously discussing the credibility of the information about Luofu that Kafka had just provided.

I didn't even notice him.

Lu Li: "..."

The last straw has been extinguished.

Does this mean he really can't escape today?

No.

We cannot give up yet.

Lu Li took a deep breath.

Although I don't want to use that trick, there's no other way in this situation.

The saying goes well.

The Thirty-Six Stratagems

【Ding! 】

[A causal link between the host and Kafka, a key character in the first act of the Sky Curtain, has been detected to have been reconnected.]

[Hidden Quest 2: The Unfinished Melody - Completed!]

Lu Li: "..."

System, could you please consider the context?

I'm very busy right now.

Please, please stop causing trouble.

【Ding! 】

[Hidden Mission 2 Rewards Issued!]

[Congratulations, host, you have acquired the talent skill—[Chosen One of Fate]].

[A favorite of fate: You seem to always be blessed with good fortune, and your probability of obtaining optimal results is greatly increased when engaging in any "random" activity (lottery, treasure hunt, etc.).]

[PS: Luck won't save you from bad luck, and spending money won't change your fate—but you're an exception.]

【Ding! 】

All hidden quests have been completed!

[Congratulations, host! You have won the ultimate mystery prize!]

[The second act of the live broadcast on the celestial screen is about to begin!]

[Character selection in progress... Selection complete!]

[Main Characters: Luofu Sword Master Jingliu × Mysterious Man]

The system notification sound finally stopped.

Lu Li breathed a sigh of relief.

We'll talk about the rewards later.

The most important thing now is to retreat as one of the Thirty-Six Stratagems... Hmm?

and many more.

What did the system just say?

Act Two?

Mirror...flow?

He didn't have time to react.

Outside the car window, the vast universe—lit up once again.

A dazzling golden light surged from the depths of the void, piercing through the train's armor and illuminating everyone's face.

That familiar, grand, and irresistible aura once again enveloped the entire universe without warning.

A vast celestial canopy spanning the Milky Way appeared domineeringly in everyone's view.

"Not again?!"

March 7th stared blankly out the window.

Dan Heng also frowned slightly.

Himeko and Welt exchanged a glance.

Has the celestial curtain descended once more?

And Kafka.

The moment her projection saw the sky appear, the calm smile on her face vanished and she frowned slightly.

This wasn't in Elio's script.

Never mind, it's none of her business.

Kafka withdrew her gaze and looked back at Lu Li.

The tenderness in his eyes had not diminished in the slightest.

The most important thing now is to bring Ali back.

And Lu Li—

He stared at the golden sky outside the window, which blotted out the sun.

He glanced again at Kafka, who was still holding out her hand, waiting for his answer.

Then I looked at the line of glittering text on the system panel.

【Luofu Sword Master - Mirror Flow × Mysterious Man】

Lu Li: "..."

For some reason, he suddenly had a very bad feeling.

Lu Li: "..."

Hmm, just an illusion.

It must all be an illusion.