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"……what you up to?"

"It's just a concept~ and it's something only I can do~"

Alicia smiled and told May what she was thinking.

Yes, the fate of this generation is sealed and cannot be changed now, but the future... is still full of possibilities.

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The rest of the conversation was unknown to everyone, but a few days later, Project Ark was officially launched, and Gretchen was appointed as the executor.

Those who know the situation understand what this means... May has already begun preparing to deal with Dawn. Gretchen was sent away to avoid participating in the war—May isn't that depraved to send a little girl to the battlefield, especially since Gretchen doesn't even know how to use her abilities to fight.

On the day of their parting, Gretchen gently hugged Xiwang.

"Goodbye, brother..."

She spoke very seriously, as if she believed that she and Xiwang would inevitably meet again.

Then, Gretchen stepped into the Ark and flew into space.

After that day, Xiwang's mental state began to become unstable. Although he was relatively normal when he was with Alicia, he would quickly show his "hunting" attitude once Alicia left.

He wasn't insane, nor did he become a Herrscher. He simply released the resentment that had been suppressed in his heart. He acted normally around Alicia... only because he didn't want to show Alicia his true self.

Alicia was aware of this, and for the next period of time she stayed by his side, occasionally bringing Eden along so that Eden could sing to him... Soothing music always has a calming effect, even if it had little effect on Xiwang.

Alicia remained as lively as ever, seemingly unaffected by anything around her. She took Xiwang on a stroll, trying her best to soothe his mood.

But... the rain was still falling, showing no sign of stopping.

It was another night, and Alicia brought Xiwang to the rooftop as usual. She made him wait in place while she briefly left, seemingly preparing something.

"........."

Xi Wang remained silent, simply standing on the edge of the rooftop, looking out at the buildings not far away... There were many members of the Moth Chasing Flame, busily moving back and forth, rapidly advancing their various [plans].

tick-

Raindrops fell on the railing, creating small dents.

Xi Wang's body grew increasingly damp, and a chilling killing intent began to spread. In the distance, many people with keen senses felt as if they were being targeted by a predator.

On rainy days, if Xi Wang wanted to, the rain would turn into spikes and blades, swiftly traversing vast distances, piercing through glass, and killing those in a hurry.

But he didn't, because Alicia told him to wait there; it wouldn't take long, just a little while.

With a casual wave of his hand, the deep blue greatsword floating behind him danced in response to his gestures, drawing streaks of white spray in the air.

But don't worry, these are just temporary pastimes and won't cause any harm... as long as no one else comes looking for him right now.

Phew—pop!

Just then, from a distance, at the edge of the base, came a crisp sound. Soon after, several beautiful fireworks bloomed in the rainy night, adding a touch of beauty to the sky that had been gloomy for several days... Even though a single firework was fleeting, another one quickly followed, blooming again in the sky.

Fireworks lit up the sky in the rainy night, and the beautiful scene made everyone subconsciously stop what they were doing, wanting to keep this rare moment in their memories.

Even when faced with such a beautiful view, Xi Wang only glanced at it before turning back to look at the pink-clad girl who was secretly moving towards her.

"That's so unfair, Wang... shouldn't you pretend you don't know at a time like this?"

"Alicia...it's still raining."

Xi Wang gave a subtle hint.

The rain was still falling, and she wasn't particularly far away, so he was sure he could sense her.

"Forget it~ That kind of thing isn't important~"

Alicia walked briskly to Xiwangdi, leaning slightly forward, her pink pupils blinking.

"Eat candy?"

She handed me a small white star.

"........."

Xi Wang nodded silently, took it, and put it in her mouth.

The long-lost sweetness filled the air... but Xi Wang was still looking at her, his gaze never leaving her.

"What? Are you captivated by my cuteness? Or... have you noticed something different about me?"

"........."

Xi Wang looked at her long hair, the white veil on her head, and the uniform that was similar yet different from hers, and said nothing.

More importantly... is the aura emanating from her.

[Herrscher], without a doubt, she is [Herrscher].

"Shh—okay~ I know Nozomi has a lot to say, but not now~ Cute girls come first~"

Alicia lightly touched Xiwang's lips with her finger, stopping him from speaking.

"I know~ Nozomi actually really likes people, right? Just like me~"

Alicia took Xiwang's hand, held it in her palm, and spoke softly.

"Otherwise, Wang wouldn't have persisted, right? Hmm... maybe I played a part in it, didn't I?"

"……Um."

Faced with Alicia's expectant gaze, Xiwang nodded slightly, but it was hard to say which question he was answering.

"I knew it~?"

She is very happy.

"Then...would you allow me, the lovely girl—that is, myself—to make a small wish for you?"

"it is good."

"I knew it~?"

She was really happy, went up and hugged him, buried her head in his chest, and unusually, didn't look at him.

"Promise me, Wang... you'll keep going, you'll keep going forever~"

Clapping—

The pink crystals were growing, gradually enveloping his body, but he dared not resist or move... because Alicia was in his arms, and if he struggled even slightly or used even a little strength, he would probably hurt her.

"I know, I hope you like them the most, just like me~"

"Even now, Nozomi is still persevering~ If it were me, I probably couldn't have persevered like Nozomi... Indeed, Nozomi is a very strong person..."

"So don't worry, just keep going, and... wait with hope in your heart, just like your former name."

"........."

"see?"

When Alicia received no response, she looked up at him slightly, but was momentarily taken aback... His eyes, unusually, held a hint of hostility towards her.

Ah... that's only natural... after all, I've really gone too far...

Alicia knew exactly what she was doing... She was using Xiwang's "liking" for her to force him to do things, and using his unwillingness to hurt himself to bind and restrain him.

I'm such a...bad girl...

"……it is good."

But in the end, he still said the same thing and agreed.

"...I knew it~ Nozomi likes me the most~?"

Alicia was very happy, really.

"Me too~"

Before the pink crystal completely enveloped him, Alicia left a light kiss on his cheek.

"I like you the most~"

"See you later..."

The crystal fully formed, binding him inside... In this way, at least for a short time, he would not threaten the survivors, and Mei and the others would have more time... to prepare for the future.

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Clapping—

The sound of crystal shattering rang out, and the originally formed pink crystal crumbled bit by bit, turning into specks of pale pink starlight in the air and disappearing.

"........."

Xi Wang woke up in bed indoors, looking very calm.

He shifted his gaze to Eden and... Sue, who were sitting to the side.

Eden looked worried, his eyes filled with concern for him, but his body was tense, clearly ready for battle.

Su... He too, his eyes, which were usually closed, opened slightly, and his body radiated his own power, as if trying to calm his mind.

"Wang... this is what Ellie left for you."

Eden said this softly, placing a pink crystal flower in Xiwang's hand.

"she says……"

"You haven't made a move yet?"

But clearly, Xi Wang didn't care about these things.

"...You have not become a [Herrscher]."

Su spoke slowly, her calm tone tinged with intense vigilance.