lcionline Chapter 347 Baiji: Your sister is in Otto's hands
Chapter 347 Baiji: Your sister is in Otto's hands
"Firefly, could you loosen your grip a little? You're squeezing me so tight!"
"Then don't scare me anymore!"
Qiong smiled bitterly, "Was that his own idea?"
But Ying didn't care about any of that. With teary eyes, she didn't know if she was really scared or doing it on purpose, but she crashed into Qiong's arms, her delicate body still trembling...
With a wry smile, Qiong watched as the nurse, Liuying, tried to stop sobbing but failed and refused to let go. For a moment, he didn't know what to do.
She's back, but the current Firefly has no intention of letting go willingly—if she doesn't convince Firefly and Silver Wolf, it might be difficult for her to get off the train temporarily, and besides, Little Star…
Okay, let's give it a try. Liu Ying isn't the kind of girl who's unreasonable... probably.
"Alright, alright, you're not pretty anymore, you're crying like a little kitten!"
Turning a wry smile into a genuine smile, Qiong subconsciously reached out and wiped away the tears on Liuying's face, but he regretted it afterward.
Because after he wiped away the tears on Liuying's face, the close contact allowed him to hear Liuying's little heart pounding...
Damn it, I was completely determined to keep my promise and be with Mei before I came back, so why am I still like this...
He and Mei...
As Sora thought of Mei, another person suddenly popped into her mind: that person was cold and sassy, but after just a few words, her abstract nature would be revealed...
And now, he still doesn't know where she is.
"Firefly, I have an important matter I need your help with."
"Something big? Need help?"
"Yes, it's something important about family,"
The fireflies were very excited.
A major family event? Could it be a life-changing event? It can't be a marriage proposal... No, no, no, that's impossible! It should be a request to date? Considering how his attitude changed drastically after the "disappearing prank," is it possible that he actually remembered everything? And has he already decided to date her now that he remembers everything?
To reiterate, she was excited and thrilled! As long as Qiong dated her, she could not only chat with him on her phone during breaks from missions, but also have Silver Wolf monitoring her around the clock. This time, he wouldn't disappear inexplicably again; he would be with her happily to continue Grammer's legacy after everything was over...
Overjoyed, Liu Ying waited for Qiong to speak. She took two steps back shyly, wondering whether to decline twice or agree immediately—no, that's not right! Calm down! Calm down, Liu Ying, you have to calm down! What if you're just imagining things?
But what else could it be but a major family matter that requires her help?
"Could you let me get off the bus for a bit? It would be best if Silver Wolf could help me find my sister? My own sister! Someone similar to me—you can think of her as a gender-swapped version of me."
"I want to—ah?"
The firefly's eyes, which had been sparkling with anticipation, instantly lost their luster, and her smile froze on her face.
She opened her mouth, as if she was about to say something to "get off the bus," but after hearing "sister," she could only manage an "ah."
A younger sister? That's a lie! How could Sora have a younger sister? She's never heard Kafka mention one! This lie is so clumsy!
Qiong stared at Liu Ying's petrified appearance, unsure how to explain it.
"Yes, sister, my dear sister! So I'd like to ask you to come with me—even a projector would be fine? I know this is hard to believe, but... well! I have photos on my phone anyway! Let's talk more after we're done with this."
Qiong's attitude was very sincere; he was truly here to resolve the issue. After briefly checking the accounts with Bai Ji about where Xing had gone, he would have an open and honest talk with the train crew—they all had the right to know. Although he still decided to choose Mei, if he had time, he would especially like to chat with Liu Ying and Yin Lang and the train crew, then go with San Yue Qi to the train conductor to get a train pot holder to tide them over and continue chatting. Finally, he would explain to everyone why he was staying on Earth with Welt for a while—after all, for everyone else, it was just the time it took for a train to travel, wasn't it?
Qiong took a deep breath, took out her phone, opened the photo album, and showed it to Liuying: It was a gray-haired girl who switched between a high ponytail and loose hair. She had the same golden eyes as Qiong, and the same baseball bat as Qiong. Even her clothes were yellow and black trench coats—it just looked a bit loose because they weren't pulled up.
Liu Ying picked up the phone and scrolled through the photo album—two gray-haired kids, two gray-haired kids, and two more gray-haired kids! Two gray-haired kids and one yellow-haired kid…
Hmm? Did something strange get mixed in?
“She’s really important to me… I understand if you don’t want to help, but if you insist on preventing me from getting off the bus temporarily, then I—”
"Sure, that's not a problem!"
Suppressing her disappointment and surprise, Liuying forced a smile.
“I’m happy to help you! I’ll talk to Silver Wolf, she’ll definitely help too.”
Liu Ying returned the phone to Qiong.
"But where did you get a sister? How old is she?"
"One billion..."
"Eleven years old? Age? Your sister?"
Liu Ying looked incredulous: How could Qiong have an eleven-year-old sister?
Qiong scratched his head, how was he supposed to explain this? Although ethically she was his "daughter and sister," their actual ages...
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"You just agreed to it so readily?"
Inside the party car, Silver Wolf was playing a game while holding down a beverage robot that was clamoring to tell lame jokes with one hand, but her suspicious gaze remained fixed on Firefly, who was walking out of Qiong's room.
Before, she acted like, "I can barely bear the pain of losing him once! If I lose him twice, I'll set the ocean on fire." How come she's changed her strategy now?
"But that's his sister..."
"Sister? Heh."
Silver Wolf pursed his lips, and the bubble he blew with his chewing gum popped.
"Alright, alright, I'll help him look for her out of consideration for our friendship. But let me make this clear beforehand, it's really strange that his sister suddenly appeared. I don't quite believe it."
Liu Ying nodded; she shared the same sentiment, but the facts were undeniable.
"What about others?"
"You went to chat with Ms. Himeko and the others in the observation car, right? He said we'd be following them in a bit..."
[You...can...this...last...quantity—]
What was that sound?
"You heard it too?"
The two Star Core Hunters exchanged a glance, and at the same time, they heard a buzzing sound in their ears.
Then, they both saw the white-haired woman outside the train window—a white-haired woman with purple eyes and a high ponytail. She was in space, looking at the train parked in planetary orbit with a forced smile, and even waved to them.
Although they didn't hear the beginning clearly, the fireflies and silver wolves heard the end perfectly.
【I will definitely stop you! Ahem, outsiders, your journey ends here! Let's go back together!】
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St. Freya, Medical Room.
"Huh? Is the weather forecast wrong again?"
While drinking tea, Bai Ji glanced at the dark clouds outside the window—the sky above St. Freya was shrouded in thick, dark clouds at some point, making it appear as dark as dusk even though it was still daytime.
A bolt of lightning ripped across the sky. Bai Ji frowned, put down his teacup—nothing more than needing to go back and collect the laundry.
But just as he got up, the door to the infirmary was suddenly pushed open, and Qiong rushed in with a look of anxiety on her face.
"Qiong? What brings you here all of a sudden..."
"Teacher, where is Xiaoxing?"
"Xiaoxing? You mean—you remembered?!"
Bai Ji stared in astonishment at Qiong, who was panting heavily. He remembered—he had finally recovered! He had recovered without any excessive intervention from them!
"Teacher, where is Xiaoxing? How has she been all these years? Has her injury healed? Why didn't you tell me before? Answer me!"
"Don't worry, she's still alive! Even if it costs me my life, I'll snatch her from the jaws of death!"
Qiong grabbed Baiji's shoulder and asked anxiously, while Baiji answered him with a smile full of joy.
They're all back! They're all back! It's good that they're back, it's good that they're back...
But didn't I just tell Song Que that he agreed to the engagement?
Okay, there's also one thing that's not so good...
Having calmed herself down, Bai Ji took a deep breath. Although it seemed she was back, she still needed to confirm it again.
"I'd like to ask you something? What's Ms. Matsu... Maria's nickname?"
"Didn't you already mention pine trees and sparrows?"
What day is it for you?
"Thirty-three, thirty-three! Teacher, where is Xiaoxing? What do you mean she's still alive?"
“You still remember the year—never mind, your teacher believes you remember everything.”
Bai Ji patted Qiong's hand, suggesting that it was best not to mention the last "rice cake." If Qiong had forgotten, bringing it up would only cause him pain as his memories returned; if he remembered, reopening his wounds would only lead to him saying things like, "Rice cake never died, she's alive and well," which wouldn't be good for his mental state...
Back to the present, he had to carefully prepare his words—Qiong, after returning to Langqiu, might have remained unchanged because he lost Nian Gao; if it weren't for Xing, perhaps his heart would have died…
He himself told that taciturn child created by Lithost, "You are one of the myriad stars, but to me you are the whole world." Without the stars, perhaps the sky could never have emerged from the shadow of the rice cake; without the sky, the stars would forever remain trapped in the self-justification trap of being "outcasts"...
Thinking of this, Bai Ji revealed a hearty smile.
"Xing is currently at Schicksal, and lately she... she's been a bit sleepy. But don't worry, I've entrusted Bishop Otto of Schicksal to handle things for her—"
"You're letting Otto look after Little Star?!"
Qiong's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief and frustration.
"Qiong, does Bishop Otto have a problem?"
Bai Ji didn't quite understand Qiong's idea: They had gone to great lengths for the sake of Xing. All seven of them were working for Otto, and one of their deals was to heal Xing. Otto was the leader of the strongest organization on Earth, so handing Xing over to Otto for treatment was the best option, right?
"Otto, that guy Otto—never mind... Teacher, could you please bring Xiaoxing out?"
Qiong took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: No, he had to go and greet Mei and the others immediately, and then ask everyone to work together to "take" Xing back from Otto!
"But I believe—"
Just then, St. Freya's alarm sounded, followed by a deafening clap of thunder.
"what happened?"
"not good!"
Bai Ji's expression changed. As St. Freya's teacher, he had naturally received this kind of training: This is a Honkai energy alarm!
Exclamations of surprise came from outside. Bai Ji and Qiong rushed to the window and saw a huge bolt of purple lightning strike St. Freya Academy.
"That location... is that Himeko-sensei's house?"
Bai Ji looked at the location where the lightning struck—there was no mistake. Even from this distance, he could still vaguely tell that the place was Himeko's house.
Beside him, a handsome man named Qiong, with white hair and blue eyes, whizzed past him like the wind.
"Mei!"
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Ah, savior from beyond the heavens!
我的行刑官
How long until it arrives here?
Let's relive history!
Sea spray passing through the temple
Come to my side
The process of answering your questions
It always reminds me of the joyful times I spent studying as a child.
If there is even a one in ten thousand chance that a crack could be carved into the wall of your heart...
My victory will be certain.
In the name of intellect, I invite you to enter the same prison as me.
Since our last separation
I then set about transforming the area outside the mythology into a seating area exclusively for you.
To fully express my apologies, I would like to invite you to visit my residence.
So that I may act as host
Hmm... it doesn't feel the same unless you watch it together. I saw someone bring up this quote and it really resonated with me. Oh, Lao Gu Shi...
I'm so tired today, let's drink some water...