Talulah, I'm still a child.

Besides, with such power comes too many concerns. The little fox is also troubled; he still hasn't retrieved his two anchor boxes, and there's Victoria on the other side…

"Ok?"

Just as Mei Xue was pondering, he sensed a familiar mental fluctuation coming from afar. It was gentle, but it turned into anger in an instant. It was the anger, resentment, and unwillingness that Sarkaz had accumulated over the years due to injustice and deception. Mei Xue immediately realized what had happened. Someone had woken up.

In Victoria's pardoner laboratory, Therese looked at the most familiar person in front of him, his heart filled with mixed feelings. Being the closest to her, and with his relatively pure bloodline, he could feel the anger in Theresa's body. Was this his sister, or someone who simply had Theresa's appearance, personality, and memories, but was completely different inside?

It was hard to explain, and she couldn't figure it out for a moment. Theresa's eyes revealed a struggle, a confrontation between her own kindness and gentleness and the Sarkaz's millennia-old rage, which ultimately turned into an expression that no one could understand.

"Theresis, where is that child, Doctor, and Kal'tsit?"

"...After your death, they transformed Babel into Rhodes Island, an organization that helps the Infected. They are currently stationed in Kazimierz and will likely arrive here in a few months."

Upon hearing this, Theresa's eyes returned to their usual gentleness, a gaze that would bring peace of mind to anyone who looked into them. Any spark of conflict would be extinguished before those eyes. This was Theresa's personal charm, and it was clear that her gentleness at this moment was entirely maintained by these memories.

"What about Mei Xue?"

"He is in Da Yan. Not long ago, something happened in the East Sea. The entity behind the Star Curtain made a move and took action. So now, the entire Terra is at least on the surface still peaceful."

"...I see, it's even earlier than we expected."

Theresa sighed softly. She looked in the direction of Da Yan, knowing that her resurrection could not be hidden from Mei Xue. After all, this body was only half of hers, yet it possessed all the power—it was intentional.

"If he can influence the entire continent, then he's not just a six-tailed creature anymore."

These words sent a shiver down the spines of Theresis and the Exonerator. Such bombshell news was far too shocking. The Sarkaz had a long and rich heritage, so they knew more about history and the truth of the world than others. Of course, they were still far inferior to Kal'tsit.

"Theresis, I want to see them..."

Her tone was nostalgic. As time passed, more and more memories returned to her mind. Theresa was gradually becoming more stable in herself. The ancient Sarkaz resentment still existed, but it could not affect her at the moment.

"I want to hold that child named Amiya in my arms and whisper stories to her at her bedside to lull her to sleep."

“I want to tell Kal'tsit that she doesn’t have to shoulder everything. She is not alone. She is just one person.”

“I also want to talk to the Doctor about something, about the woman’s voice that echoed in my memory. She was calling out to the Doctor, and that call was so ancient that it pointed directly to the source of the Sarkaz.”

With each word she spoke, Theresa became more like her past self. This was perhaps the main reason why Meixue left most of her memories to her, in order to allow the consciousness named Theresa to fight against the Sarkaz's wrath.

"I still want to... no, I should... I..."

Her memories were in disarray. Theresa couldn't help but clutch her head and crouch down, her mind reeling from a tearing pain. What had she just wanted to say? Amiya and Kal'tsit, or the Doctor? No, it was Mei Xue.

"I must stop Mei Xue, he can't do that!"

During her long slumber, Theresa had seen such a scene. Yes, she had to stop Mei Xue's actions, but what exactly did she see? Why couldn't she even remember it herself?

Don't worry, Theresa, everything will turn out for the best and most wonderful ending. I'll be looking forward to you lighting up all the stars.

As for me? I'll be fine. Since this is how my wish is granted, it's not unacceptable.

Don't hit my head, it'll stunt my growth... No way, I don't want to be locked in the basement!

Don't look at me like that, Theresa. If you tried to see things from my perspective, you'd find that many things are actually quite simple.

It seemed as if all the memories were rushing back, leaving Theresa no spare time to think about what she had seen in her sleep, but she knew it was important and she must not forget it.

So all those memories that surged forth were crushed, the curtain was drawn, and she saw something vague, something she couldn't tell was either a memory of the past flowing in her blood or a vision from the future.

I've never lied to anyone. Fate is fair, but I favor you all... I'm sorry.

Before Theresis could react, Theresa fainted on the spot. Her mind was still fragile, and the burden she had just carried was too great, so it was normal that she couldn't withstand such pressure.

Meanwhile, on Rhodes Island, another Theresa occupied Amiya's body and gazed into the distance. She had also just felt that intense fluctuation, familiar yet frightening; it was undoubtedly the resurgence of another version of herself.

"Kal'tsit, don't you have this feeling that ever since Miss Skadi brought that box back, the pace of the whole world has sped up?"

These words made Kal'tsit raise her eyebrows slightly. She had also thought about this issue. Ever since that metal box came to Rhodes Island, everything has been moving at a faster pace. The heavy snow that swept across the entire Terra, the recent changes in the starry sky, and the situation in Terra have become tense, but everything still seems to be within a controllable range.

According to intelligence, a powerful alliance of forces, unprecedented in the history of Terra, has been secretly formed under the impetus of Mei Xue and the Doctor, consisting of Sargon, Letania, Columbia, and Great Yan, along with Iberia and Lateran. Sami remains neutral, while Bolivar is preoccupied with its own problems.

The Ursus Empire could no longer stop the rise of the Reunion Movement. This ancient, thousand-year-old empire was being gradually eroded and heading towards destruction caused by its own internal decay. Once the Reunion Movement took control of that land, it would inevitably choose to join the Alliance. Kal'tsit, holding her teacup, suddenly felt a little scared. With Mei Xue's buff and the Doctor's wisdom, it was estimated that no one could stop these two from doing whatever they wanted.

But here's the problem: judging from the fluctuations that spread throughout Terra, Mei Xue now has far more than six tails... So what does he intend to do with this power?

Chapter 47 The Rhodes Island Girls' Longing

"This guy is really tough to deal with..."

Chen Huijie shook her hand. Ya's knife was fast and strong. Chi Xiao's advantage of being able to cut through Originium Arts was completely negated in front of her, because the power of the giant beasts did not belong to Originium Arts at all. If it weren't for Lin Qingyan and Lin Yuxia's cover, she would probably have really died here.

"The Mountain and Sea Clan is tied up by the heroes and garrison of Yumen. We have a slight advantage with three against one."

Lin Yuxia said this, but she herself knew very well that they couldn't keep Ya. If he wanted to leave, it wouldn't be a problem at all. From beginning to end, only Lin Qingyan really caused Ya substantial harm.

"Advantages? Ha, what a boastful statement."

Ya Zi scoffed at Lin Yuxia's words. If it weren't for her injuries and Lin Qingyan's partial control over Su Xue'er's abilities, how much effort would it have taken to kill the three of them?

"You yourself are at your last gasp, why bother saying more?"

Although he still couldn't move one hand, with Chen Huijie restraining him and Lin Yuxia protecting him, Lin Qingyan only needed to act as a stationary turret for output. The power of the lightning magic was extremely strong, and Ya's proxy body would definitely not be able to withstand it.

"You really thought I couldn't kill you... Tsk, damn it!"

Ya Zi had intended to at least kill Lin Qingyan, this troublesome fellow, here, but the next moment she retreated, and countless sharp stone pillars rose up beneath her feet, heading straight for her vitals.

However, this also made Ya realize that someone was interfering in the dark. The Mountain and Sea Clan could not come to support him, and this body was too weak. Continuing to fight would only be detrimental to him. Ya's goal was not to be buried with the Mountain and Sea Clan, so he decisively disappeared from the spot.

Last night, Mandra, hiding in the shadows, licked her paws. She had no intention of helping either side. All her actions were based solely on Mei Xue's interests. For the little fox, it was not a good thing for either side to suffer heavy casualties.

At the Jade Gate Inn on the other side, Cecilia, tired from playing, went back to her room to sleep. Mei Xue and Ling Lan sat together, leaning on each other, and ate some snacks.

For some reason, Linglan had no interest in traveling. Whether in Yumen or Shangshu, she just stayed in the inn. If she didn't appear on screen soon, readers would almost forget that she had come along.

"Nine tails... Hmm, this makes Mei Xue and I look more like a couple."

Lily of the Valley was quite happy and couldn't help but cover her mouth to avoid laughing too rudely. Indeed, as she said, even if Talulah were standing here now, she would have to admit this fact: the white nine-tailed plum blossom and the golden nine-tailed lily of the valley really couldn't be paired together anymore. If all the adjectives for cute and well-behaved were here, they could each occupy half of the spot.

"They all have nine tails now... Hmm... Will our future children also have nine tails?"

"what……"

Faced with this sharp question, Linglan was speechless for a moment. She wasn't as far-sighted as Talulah, who had even thought about which university her future children would attend. At most, she had only thought about where she and Meixue should go for their honeymoon after they got married.

Besides, she's still quite young, and her engagement to Mei Xue isn't even settled yet, let alone the matter of having children after marriage.

"Brother Meixue really thinks far ahead."

Linglan thought and thought but couldn't think of anything to say, so she could only come up with this answer. The little fox, on the other hand, pricked up its ears with a proud expression that said, "I'm so smart, aren't I?"

It's clear that Mei Xue isn't in "adult mode" right now; she's in a phase where she's not very bright but is easily fooled. It's just that Ling Lan is reluctant to let her go. Otherwise, if it were Su Xue'er, the two of them wouldn't be eating and drinking tea here; it would be Ling Lan taking food from Mei Xue's side.

"We have to think things through further ahead. Hmm, it's about time to head back after staying in Yumen for a couple more days."

"Aren't you going to stay a few more days?"

Linglan picked up a pastry and put it in her mouth. She thought that Meixue would stay in Da Yan for at least two or three months this time, but she was leaving after only a month. It seemed a bit rushed.

"I've done everything I needed to do, and I'd like to stay longer, but..."

Mei Xue glanced behind her. The nine snow-white tails were stained with a deep black that could never be washed away. Everyone knew that the little fox's tails had their own thoughts.

Having more tails is a good thing for Mei Xue herself, but it may not be so for others. Mei Xue with three tails is a qualified mascot, and the fox spirit with six tails is an excellent auspicious creature. But what about the Lord of Destiny with nine tails?

That would be a rather terrifying story for some people.

"It's better to stay on Rhodes Island. At least people there don't respect me too much, so it's more free."

Although she sometimes gets bothered by her sisters or Xiao Ke and others, it's still better than having to hide wherever she goes. Given the Fox Fairy's faith in the Great Yan, Mei Xue's public appearance would cause quite a stir no matter where she is. Rhodes Island doesn't have this kind of restraint.

More importantly, the news that Mei Xue has regained her nine tails will eventually be known, and some people will definitely get restless.

"That's true, after all, everyone knows best what kind of person Brother Meixue is."

Linglan guessed Meixue's thoughts, but a considerate girl should learn to play dumb. In reality, for her and Meixue, the nostalgia and familiarity they felt after coming to the land of Da Yan were genuine. If they could, they would of course want to stay here, but not now.

"And this too."

Mei Xue twitched her ears, reached into her tail to take out her communicator, opened a message in the private chat interface, and then Suzuran heard the voice of the professor.

"Waaah! Mei Xue, please come back soon! How can I live without you? I really can't stand being on Rhodes Island for even a day. Your two dogs could empty the warehouse, and that old woman Kal'tsit still makes me work overtime every day."

“I can’t sleep peacefully without your tail holding me. These days, Rosemary and Witch have been asking me when you’re coming back, and they even asked me if you eloped with Lily of the Valley. The light in their eyes is almost gone. If you don’t come back soon, they’ll have to burn paper money for me on the Ghost Festival.”

After turning off the two voice messages, Mei Xue shrugged helplessly. Even for the sake of Miss Doctor, he had no choice but to go back. Although Rosemary had a bad memory, it didn't mean that Little Cat was stupid. She knew very well that Mei Xue and Lily of the Valley were most likely together, and she was very unhappy with her best friend's sneaky behavior.

Now, Mei Xue will definitely need to spend a lot of effort to calm her down when she gets back.

"It seems like I really have no choice but to go back this time."

Linglan scratched her cheek helplessly. She had come out under a different name. Because she had staggered her time with Meixue, Rosemary hadn't noticed anything amiss at first. But now that a month had passed, it was inevitable that she would be noticed.

When they get back, it won't just be Mei Xue who gets interrogated; Ling Lan will also be thoroughly questioned by her best friends, and the engagement issue will definitely be brought up.

"Speaking of which, I suddenly thought of a question: Lily of the Valley, do your parents agree to you becoming the fox spirit's bride?"

Mei Xue suddenly realized this blind spot. Although most of the children on Rhodes Island were taken in, so not only were some of their relatives missing, but some even lacked family trees, Suzuran was different from everyone else. Her parents were still listed in the records. Her father was an Eastern priest and her mother was a family assassin for the Syracuse Mafia.

Linglan often mentioned her parents' love stories to Meixue, and she always seemed quite happy when she told them. Now that she has someone she likes, she doesn't get tired of reading other people's love stories.

"I've already told my parents about this."

As a good child, Linglan couldn't hide her early romance from her family, so she wrote letters to her parents while she was having an online relationship with Meixue.

When it comes to relationships, Linglan's parents have two different opinions. Her father feels that it's a bit inappropriate for their child to be dating so early, but Linglan's mother is very open-minded. She is very pleased that her daughter has found a partner so early, saying that the girl has a bright future and that she believes Linglan will not have made a mistake in choosing someone.

After seeing Mei Xue's photo, Linglan's father had no objections. Don't ask, the fox spirit of the Eastern Kingdom is a legend passed down by Su Xue'er. Linglan's father is a priest and couldn't wait for this marriage to happen. He was regretting why he didn't give birth to his daughter sooner.

“When my brother traveled with Talulah before, my parents came to Rhodes Island and told me about it.”

As she spoke, Linglan unconsciously moved closer to Meixue, hugged Meixue's arm and gently rubbed against it, her face slightly red, whether from the touch or from thinking of something was unclear.

"Dad said we should get engaged as soon as possible, and get married as soon as I reach the appropriate age. Mom asked me... if I've ever had sex..."

Although she is no longer a naive little cutie, Linglan still blushed when her mother asked her this question. When she learned that her daughter had gone from knowing nothing to being obsessed with it in less than two days, and that her daughter and her best friend had even dragged Meixue into the house, Linglan's mother was dumbfounded. She really didn't expect this girl to be even wilder than herself.

After learning more about Mei Xue's background, from her financial situation to her love life and finally her physical condition, Mei Xue's mother had no objections. Although the little fox's love life was indeed a bit messy, the girl was already someone else's, so what could she say?

“My mother said that even if we don’t get married, it’s not like we can’t have a child first… She’s eager to have a baby.”

As she spoke, Mei Xue felt that her tail was getting a little hard to shake. The little fox turned around and, sure enough, it was Lily of the Valley's tail that had gotten tangled around her own.

"Brother Meixue, how about we give it a try?"

"This isn't a good idea..."