I'm trapped in a block

Chapter 1269 The Prophesied Hero
They were surrounded.

Before they had been in this world for even a minute, Martin and Lu Qi were surrounded in a field by the native inhabitants of this world.

It was as if they already knew they would land here...

A man in black wearing sunglasses slowly stepped forward and walked to within two meters of the two.

"You've come," the man in black said softly, looking at Lu Qi.

He then glanced at the piece of metal again before finally looking at Martin.

The face hidden behind sunglasses showed no expression, but Martin, using his dream-like abilities, keenly sensed that the man was slightly surprised and his emotions fluctuated slightly.

"Who are you?" Lu Youqi asked nervously.

"We're here to pick you up," the man in black said, surprising everyone.

"They picked us up? You knew we'd come?"

"Yes, we knew in advance where you were going to arrive."

"You knew it from the relics?" Lu Youqi immediately guessed, as there were many such predictive relics in the Abyss.

The man in black nodded.

"Why did you pick us up?" Lu Youqi asked with a serious expression. Since they had gone to such great lengths to pick them up, they must have a strong purpose.

“There’s no need to be so wary. We mean no harm; we just want to offer help,” the man in black said calmly.

“Come with us.” His voice was flat, yet it possessed an irresistible charm.

“Okay,” Martin and Lu responded in unison.

They were completely unaware that they shouldn't have made that decision.

Strangers, or strangers with some ulterior motive, extended an invitation to them, and they were completely unsuspecting.

Beneath the sunglasses they couldn't see, the eerie runes on the man in black's eyes flickered a few times.

"I'll send someone to transport this for you, don't be afraid."

“Okay,” the two replied again, as if they had met a completely trustworthy old friend.

The man in black nodded and closed the distance between them.

"My name is Quan Xin, you two can call me Lao Quan."

He extended his hand, and Martin and Lu Qi shook it without any hesitation.

"So, we're friends now?"

"of course."

"From now on, you must believe what I say..."

……

They quickly got into the car and entered the city with Lao Quan.

This city is very prosperous. Lu Qi and Martin have been to many worlds, but none of them have ever been as well-organized as this one.

It seems that all the harm brought by the abyss has been eliminated, leaving only benefits. After seizing the power of the abyss, humanity has grown strong and has perfectly combined the abyss with human technology, embarking on a broad road of civilization and progress.

"Your world is quite impressive," Lu Youqi sincerely praised Lao Quan.

"This is the result of the efforts of all humankind," Lao Quan explained calmly.

"You still haven't explained why you picked us up."

“We are here on behalf of the governments of this world to receive you. You are the heroes of prophecy and deserve the highest level of hospitality.”

"The heroes of prophecy? When did we become the heroes of prophecy?" Lu You asked in confusion.

“You have brought back from the Land of Origin the spark that can seal the Abyss, which can save all worlds from the suffering of the Abyss.”

"The spark... are you referring to that piece of metal?"

"Yes." Lao Quan nodded.

Lu Qi frowned; he didn't want that piece of metal to become some kind of "spark sealing the abyss."

"That piece of metal has another purpose, so I can't give it to you."

Although Lao Quan was his "friend," he couldn't give away everything.

"I still need that piece of metal to save my companion."

Old Quan shook his head: "Of course you can save them. The fire isn't something that disappears after it's used; the fire can be passed on."

Upon hearing this, Lu Youqi's brow immediately relaxed. "Really? You know how to use it?"

"I know, it was all mentioned in the prophecy."

"That's good." Lu Youqi breathed a sigh of relief. It was really difficult for him to choose between his two friends.

"How do you intend to seal the abyss?" he then asked.

"Use a spark to start a fire and seal the entrance to the abyss. Those flames have the ability to block the power of the abyss. As long as the entrance is sealed, the abyss cannot seep up..."

Lao Quan explained earnestly, and Lu Youqi nodded frequently.

This is indeed a very innovative plan.

Since Heart Gold is a metal that grants "wishes," humans can certainly imagine it becoming a barrier that "blocks all the forces of the abyss."

but……

"I don't know if that piece of metal still has the effect of the core metal; we haven't tested it yet."

"It's alright, the prophecy has already been written, it will come true."

"it is good."

For some reason, Lu Youqi naturally believed Lao Quan's words without having a single doubt.

But he always felt something was wrong, and he always felt a tightness in his chest.

"Why is this happening? It's a win-win situation; we can save our friends and the world. What's not to be happy about?"

He should be laughing heartily right now, but he finds it difficult to even lift the corners of his mouth.

"Old Quan, have you noticed anything amiss? I have a really uneasy feeling about it."

“Yes,” Lao Quan said, pointing to Martin beside him. “He wasn’t in the prophecy.”

Martin, who was pointed at, was taken aback.

However, he quickly understood the reason.

"It's because of 'forgetting'."

After a period of time, anyone will completely forget Martin and erase all traces of him.

Even the relics could not find any trace of Martin, so the "he" in the prophecy does not exist, there is only one person, Lu Qi.

After the two explained the reason to Lao Quan, Lao Quan nodded.

"So that's it..."

Lu Ruqi wanted to continue asking about the prophecy, but the car had already slowly come to a stop.

"We're here, get off now."

Lao Quan greeted them and led them into an exquisitely decorated building.

"You must be tired these days. Have something to eat and relax."

"Where is this?"

"This is a reception area specially prepared for you. Please get some rest."

"Thank you, Lao Quan."

"It's alright, I'm just following orders. You can tell me if you have any other requests."

"Where's that piece of metal?" Lu You asked with concern.

"It's in the warehouse, right behind."

"Oh." Hearing Lao Quan's words, Lu Youqi suddenly felt "reassured".

Since Lao Quan has said so, there must be no major problem.

Then they can rest assured and relax.

He glanced at Martin, who also did not object.

"After being so busy for so long, it's time to relax."

But why do I still feel so uneasy?
Lu Qi touched his chest, took out some cough suppressant from his pocket, poured out a few pills, and swallowed them dry.

"Did I forget to take my medicine? I don't think so..."

(End of this chapter)