On my second playthrough, they were full of malice towards me.

But if you want the water to flow uphill...

This immediately increases the difficulty several times over.

If it were a blind person, then "blinded" would be a more accurate description. The use of "fog of war," a rare and special status effect that causes the loss of vision over friendly units, seems to refer to…

Liao Ji probably had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

Irene!

No.

In her diary, Lena consistently refers to the "Blue Star" she inhabits as a higher-dimensional world. This terminology is undoubtedly influenced by Lena's respect for herself, the Ash Emperor, which is why she refers to the Blue Star as a world of a higher level.

Irene and Polika took their positions on either side of the teleportation array.

Liao Ji was once again draped in [ashes].

As described on the cloak.

As the starting point of the story, it will now witness its end.

Chapter 317 Finally, the wait is over!

Tick ​​tick

The cold raindrops hitting his face gradually brought the young man back to his senses. His wet body, exposed to the cold wind, made him shiver instinctively, and he pulled his coat tighter around himself.

It was a cloak that looked quite worn.

here it is.?

I am?

Beneath the tattered cloak, the young man raised a bewildered face.

He seemed to have been thinking hard for a while before he remembered something, such as his name.

Liao Ji.

The rain continued to fall, and the biting cold made the young man's already weak body even more unbearable.

Although Liao Ji's mind was still a mess, and he felt as if he had forgotten a lot and couldn't remember many things, he instinctively struggled to stand up and found a corner where he could take shelter from the rain.

Liao Ji's consciousness was pulled out of the darkness.

Who? Who is it?

When the groggy young man lifted his head from under the tattered cloak and opened his eyes, he found...

The rain has really stopped.

Who is it?

He first glanced at Liao Ji's appearance, and when he saw his wet appearance and the tattered cloak that looked like he was picking up trash, he gave him a look of disgust and loathing.

Correct

Come back home

Although Liao Ji didn't know why he was standing in the rain on the street, or why he was wearing such a tattered cloak, at least he felt reassured that...

He still has a family.

The bewildered young man had no choice but to return to the streets once again.

such as

Where is his home?

But then, the young man fell into confusion again.

Rather, it was as if some subconscious force deep within him was preventing it.

So far, everything is the same as I remember.

Liao Ji was in very bad condition at this time.

Trembling with cold, Liao Ji had to find a new place that could shelter him from the wind and rain before he could move again.

"."

22051 years?

Although Liao Ji couldn't remember much, he still had a vague concept of time because a game he particularly liked was released on July 21, 2023. He eagerly awaited its release in front of the screen, so he had a deep impression of the date.

Driven by instinct, Liao Ji wanted to take off the tattered, soaking wet cloak he was wearing. The cloak was so worn out that it offered little protection from the wind.

Before Liao Ji could finish speaking, the man interrupted him fiercely, saying, "I'll say it again, I don't know anyone named Liao Ji. I don't care if you're a liar or a beggar. If you dare to harass me again, I'll call the police if you don't leave!"

But there was nothing in the cloak and trousers.

The young man had no choice but to speak again: "It's me, Liao Ji."

自己

Do you have family?

So Liao Ji rang the doorbell again.

Liao Ji did feel a little flustered, but fortunately, he could tell that there were other people in the house. Through the door, he could smell the aroma of food coming from inside and see warm light through the crack in the door.

The look of confusion that had appeared before reappeared on the young man's face.

After the man on the other side of the door gave that reply, he seemed to be about to turn around and go back inside, while the young man outside the door stood there stunned.

With this thought in mind, the young man's empty mind finally began to fill with some information, and he was able to recall some things other than his name.

Hello, may I ask...?

If possible

It would be nice if it were a little warmer.

But

A beautiful older sister with long, golden hair, who looked as if she had stepped out of a game, was now standing in front of him.

But the man in the "house" clearly didn't understand; he seemed more surprised.

Already weak as if recovering from a serious illness, Liao Ji had walked for more than ten minutes in the rain. He was now panting heavily, feeling that his limbs were no longer under his control, and his hands and feet were ice cold.

because

He is home.

Upon entering the building, Liao Ji found the elevator under temporary repair, so he had to struggle to climb the stairs to the fourth floor. Fortunately, his apartment wasn't on a very high floor; otherwise, Liao Ji doubted whether he could have made it to that floor.

After several twists and turns, the young man was exhausted, and his eyelids began to droop uncontrollably.

No. That's not right.

The rain didn't stop.

After Liao Jixian checked the location again, he confirmed that this should be his home, except for the door.

It would be better if the rain were lighter.

I don't know how much time passed.

He tried to recall what he was trying to grasp.

Even after the door was closed, the man's cursing could still be heard from inside.

"I'm speechless. It's 2051 already, how can there still be people like this? And this lousy neighborhood, collecting such high property management fees every month, yet doing absolutely nothing, letting people like this in to harass the residents."

Because of the change in "home" and the passage of time, Liao Ji began to distrust his own memories.

Liao Ji finally curled up in a corner of the alley, his consciousness gradually fading. Before falling into a deep sleep, Liao Ji used his last bit of strength to make a wish in his heart.

But why is it now 2051? That's almost thirty years later.

and also

What was that game that I really liked back then?

As Liao Ji frowned and tried to recall, that feeling of his brain being torn apart immediately resurfaced, giving him a splitting headache, as if an invisible wall was blocking his way.

The young man habitually reached into his pocket.

Was my original door like this?

But in the end, Liao Ji's splitting headache made him give up. He could only vaguely understand that this cloak must be very important to him.

This was another point of conflict with Liao Ji's memory. His impression of "family" was completely blank. His confused mind was getting to him, so he simply pressed the doorbell.

The pain in his head finally made Liao Ji give up.

There is no key.

But Liao Ji was still in high spirits.

The sounds inside the house became inaudible after that, and it was unclear whether the man had gone far away or Liao Ji's mind was buzzing and confused.

Maybe a minute?

Adding to the warning from the man inside, Liao Ji dared not knock on the door any longer, nor dared he stay there any longer. If the police and property management really came knocking, it would undoubtedly make his current situation even worse.

Liao Ji was briefly confused, but quickly shook his head. He thought he must have a fever and his mind was a mess. He must have remembered it wrong. All he wanted to do now was get home and get some sleep.

"It's so cold."

When Liao Ji turned into his home in the stairwell, he was somewhat stunned.

Because of the door to this "home"

It was different from how he remembered it.

however.

But just as the young man was about to take off his cloak, his hand stopped.

"What!?"

Or maybe an hour?