Xingtie: After my death, Liuying will understand love.

Chapter 756: The Flame (9)

“K—O!”

As the game sound effect indicating the winner was decided sounded, the last health bar of the little man controlled by Xing was also knocked down. Silver Wolf wanted to subconsciously cheer, but after seeing the confused look in Xing's eyes beside him, he forced himself to suppress it.

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Silver Wolf reflected on himself seriously in his heart, and then started the next game and beat Xingxue again.

Xing silently watched the game character fall to the ground again, muttering, "Auntie Silver Wolf, do you think... can I still play video games with you in the future?"

She really cherishes the time she spends playing video games with Silver Wolf, and the daily laughter they share as they mock each other over a combo error.

"Fool..."

Silver Wolf gripped the game controller tightly, "You can fight as long as you want. I will always wait for you to defeat me."

On the game screen, the game character controlled by Xing's movements were slow and even full of flaws. The talented girl who could once keep up with her tricky combos and even turn defeat into victory now seemed to be bound by invisible shackles.

Xing's vitality was fading, and along with it, the concentration and reaction speed that once amazed Silver Wolf were also slipping away quietly like sand through fingers.

But Silver Wolf will not choose to let go, absolutely not.

In her eyes, Xing has always been the opponent who deserves the most respect, and the opponent who deserves her full effort!

If there were no Xing...who else could make her feel the exhilaration of meeting a worthy opponent?

Failure is always more interesting than eternal victory. The Silver Wolf of Punklord has won many games, but it was only when he was surpassed by Xing that he felt the long-lost interest.

She and Xing are of the same kind and true soulmates.

Didn't Silver Wolf also treasure every minute and every second he spent with Xing? After learning from Kafka that Xing's current physical condition was very likely to not survive until she turned eighteen, the usually arrogant Silver Wolf fell silent for the first time.

That night she cried for a long time under the quilt, but still could not accept the fact.

Silver Wolf didn't know how to face Xing, and he didn't know how Xing would bear it after knowing this cruel fact.

She couldn't accept the fact that the girl who had illuminated her cold world like a little sun would eventually be extinguished.

During that time, Yinlang was even sadder than Xing. Xing would even take the initiative to counsel her and even take her to play games together.

Later, after observing several other people, Silver Wolf finally got the answer. The best way is... not to change anything and still regard Jiang Xing as the lively little sun he used to be.

Treat stars the same way you did before.

As long as Xing can still hold the handle, Silver Wolf will always look forward to the next game with Xing, and the unfinished game will never end.

Until the year Xing turned eighteen.

Eighteen years old has many symbols. For short-lived species, eighteen years old is a symbol of adulthood, and many planets also have the custom of coming-of-age ceremony.

The eighteenth birthday is naturally the most lively and important ceremony.

At the age of eighteen, Xing was so weak that he rarely got out of bed. Even if he wanted to walk, he could only take a few steps with the support of others.

The once energetic little sun now finds it a luxury to even walk alone, and even every breath seems a little difficult.

"star."

"This is a lisianthus, which is... my favorite flower."

Liuying placed the blooming gentian flowers in the vase on Xing's bedside table, and softly told her about the past that belonged only to her.

Molten Knight Sam is extremely mysterious to the universe, but Firefly always gently tells Xing about her past.

The stars always listen quietly, and in their clear eyes they seem to really see the boundless sea of ​​flowers described by the fireflies. The white gentian is like stars fallen into the mortal world, covering the emerald green grassland and extending to the horizon.

And in the center of the sea of ​​flowers stood a figure.

Upright and resolute, shining like the dawn with a light that can dispel all the haze.

That is the hero in the firefly story.

Savior...hero, no matter which word you use, they are all very handsome people.

If possible, Xing also wants to become a hero among the Star Core Hunters... but this wish is destined to be impossible to achieve.

If only... Xing wished so much that she could become that kind of person. At that time, she could stand in front of everyone, draw her weapon and speak cool words.

No need to worry.

Because she is here.

At that time, she should have a very cool code name, called...Galaxy Bat Man. It is a bit difficult to hold up the sword, but the bat is very good, and can hit all monsters away with one stick.

Xing dreams of one day being able to freely travel across the sea of ​​stars, to fight for justice with his baseball bat, and to become a hero as everyone calls him.

Instead of being a dying person who can only lie in bed, stretching out his hands towards the ceiling...but can never touch the stars again.

death.

For her, it has never been a distant word.

What does death mean? Will Kafka's mother cry for her? Sister Liuying, as strong as she is, will probably gaze at her face for a long time. Uncle Ren might place the sword in her arms. Aunt Silver Wolf is a tearful woman... maybe she'll cry bitterly.

I don’t want to die, I don’t want to leave, I can’t bear to leave everyone.

How could Xing be as strong as she looked? She was just a girl after all. After accidentally hearing the conversation between Kafka and Liuying that night.

Xing didn't sleep that night after learning of his impending death.

She watched the night outside the window turn into day, and then walked out of the bedroom as usual, smiling at everyone she saw.

Xing didn't want anyone to cry for her, but at least in these last moments, she wanted to leave the last light for this home that had given her infinite warmth.

Even if this light will eventually go out.

...

...

"So, inserting the star core into that child's body is intended to become the key to breaking the deadlock in the final battle against Nanook in the future?"

"Yes and no."

Elio's eyes revealed complex emotions. As a practitioner of the end of the world, this was the first time he chose to go against the prophecy of the end of the world.

It wants to save.

Try to keep that girl who is as warm as the sun alive.

"The star core will make her a destiny walker, but... it will also cause her to completely 'die'," Elio's tone was mixed with many complex emotions. He understood the consequences of doing so, but this was the only way.

Today, Xing can still choose to face death as a "human". As the carrier of the star core, she may have a chance to continue living, but she will become the final victim... and become the "god" who is destined to stand at the end of the story and face everything.

It contains all destinies and is compatible with all paths.

Elio couldn't be sure whether the stars at that time could still be called "human".

Choosing to become the carrier of the star core may allow her dying fire of life to continue burning in a completely different form.

But that "flame" will no longer be a star, it is a road leading to the Star God. She will carry all the destinies in the universe and become the true emperor that has never appeared in the universe.

Elio wants to save the last ray of sunshine, but he may push the star into an abyss colder than death, so he chooses to inform everyone in the Star Core Hunter of this option.

In the end, we all make this crucial decision together.

"If all encounters have meaning, I hope to meet Xing again in the future..."

Liuying placed her palm on her chest. No one understood the weight of life better than her, and no one understood the happiness of reunion better than her.

"If you want to save everything."

“Without determination, nothing can be saved.”

Blade had personally touched the taboo of death, was cursed, and sunk in the pain of eternal life.

But if there is still a chance to change something, there is no need to hesitate, at least... don't let yourself regret it.

This time, Ren wanted to try again, using all the experiences he had with Xing in the past to let her see tomorrow again.

As long as there is a slight possibility of changing the inevitable tragedy, even if it is only a glimmer of hope, he will not let himself fall into useless regret.

"I will never forget it," Silver Wolf clenched his right hand tightly and said firmly, "So, do it! Kafka."

It doesn’t matter if you fail, but the opportunity is right in front of you, and you must never give up this remaining glimmer of hope because of cowardice.

Kafka was the only one who fell silent, and she was also the first one to encounter the star. "For you, I am willing to do everything I can."

"But before that...I want to hear your thoughts firsthand, Xing."

The curtains were gently opened by a pale hand, and Xing, who was sitting in a wheelchair, was bathing in the starlight pouring in from the window.

Looking at those people who were most familiar to her, warm tears welled up in Xing's eyes.

Sometimes all it takes is a little courage.

We can change the future bit by bit.

"Mother Kafka, Sister Liuying, Uncle Blade, Aunt Silver Wolf... and Elio," Xing seemed to have made up her mind, softly calling each familiar name with a warm smile like the sun.

"I want to... give it a try."

She knew that path might mean forgetting, forgetting the memories that were most precious to her, and forgetting everything that had happened with everyone.

But Xing believes that those precious bonds will not disappear.

They are here.

Xing raised his hand and gently pressed it on his chest, feeling the weak but still stubbornly beating heart.

It's always here and will never disappear.

Kafka stared at Xing, her eyes, which were deeper than violets, were filled with complex emotions: love, reluctance, struggle, determination... and finally all melted into love.

"Xing, we'll...see you in the future."

They will always be here, waiting for the return of the star. No matter how time passes or how fate changes, this will always be the promise of the Star Core Hunters.

Before the end, create a new future.

On a night with a sky full of stars, Xing, surrounded by the Star Core Hunters, quietly closed his eyes with a faint smile on his lips.

A line of clear tears slid down her cheek, falling like crystal.

At the age of eighteen, the girl as warm as the sun closed her eyes forever.

The starlight gently fell on her calm face, as if the girl had just fallen into a sweet dream. There was no pain or struggle, only a tranquility of returning to the sea of ​​stars.

On this starry night, the girl who warmed everyone's heart like the sunshine closed her eyes forever.

...

...

Black Tower Space Station.

"System time, 23:47. You are very punctual, Kafka."

Silver Wolf spoke softly, a rare nervousness in her eyes, which was completely different from her usual calmness.

"Firefly and Blade are both ready on the periphery. Even if the operation fails, we must forcibly bring out the star core..." If it were an ordinary day, Silver Wolf would probably just choose to pop up a window to communicate with Kafka.

But this time the matter was of great importance, and in order to prevent any mistakes along the way, Silver Wolf chose to go himself.

Kafka nodded slightly, "Let's go, 'she'... is waiting for us."

Although he was very rude to the owner of the space station, Silver Wolf had no intention of being polite to Black Tower. At worst, he could ask her to block a few more game accounts.

For this day, the Star Core Hunters made extremely detailed preparations and plans to ensure that they could obtain the Star Core without fail.

As long as one obtains the star core, one can reshape the body and at the same time, a new consciousness will be born as a container for all destinies.

In the new consciousness, the words of the Star Core Hunter will no longer exist, and she will embrace her own "tomorrow" as a new individual.

"..."

"Ms. Black Tower?"

"nothing."

Inside the space station, a helpless look appeared in the eyes of the Black Tower puppet, and the sent panel was reflected in his pupils.

[Star core coordinates] have been sent.

Heita sighed softly and said to himself, "I didn't expect to see that kind of expression on that guy's face."

Estelle blinked in confusion, while Heita waved his hand and said, "Organize an evacuation drill for the station crew in advance. Don't forget the coder."

"I understand, Ms. Black Tower."

Estelle was a little confused, but still carried out the Black Tower's orders unconditionally.

What puzzled her was that Ms. Heita was particularly strange today. Her usual proud expression was replaced by one of emotion.

When the entire space station echoed with the emergency broadcast, the Jinmie Legion, which was preparing to launch a surprise attack, had to have a big question mark pop up over its head.

No, buddy, they haven't launched the attack yet. What is this alarm?

At the same time, somewhere, Kafka tightly grasped the star core, watching the familiar figure gradually emerge in front of her.

The star core in the palm of my hand was slightly hot, but not as hot as the tears that day.

Like a ball of warm fire, it is gently pushed into the chest.

"It's time to get up..."

"star."

Kafka's eyes were filled with tenderness. As she pushed the Star Core into Xing's chest, she hugged her tightly in her arms.

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Who will make up for it today?