I'm on the Ark, and I started as a succubus.

In that instant, he suddenly understood, and everything became clear.

He now understood what was going on with that idiotic system that claimed to be from the future, that kept talking about beautiful girls, that liked beautiful girls, and that tried its best to protect them.

268 is Mudrock's wife~

Thinking of this, Bai Chen let out a soft breath and then reached out to hug Ni Yan even tighter in his arms, feeling her breath and her presence.

After all, strictly speaking, he had actually dated that one beautiful girl and even considered taking her home to be his beautiful wife.

This was one of the few remaining good aspects of him, and one of the few remaining thoughts that still considered him 'human'.

When he was free, he was more of a malevolent deity formed from countless negative emotions such as lust, desire, and carnal urges.

An absolutely twisted, horrifying, and terrifying existence.

After a long while, Bai Chen stroked Mudstone's long, silky hair and said softly to her, "Let them rest in peace on this land."

He paused briefly before continuing, "In this world, death may be the best relief, an eternal relief. Let your friend rest in peace on this land that has not yet fallen and become corrupt."

Niyan hugged him tightly, her lips pressed together, and she didn't say anything more, only sobbing softly.

……

……

Bai Chen eventually brought Ni Yan back into the space. He removed the thick protective suit from Ni Yan, who was particularly exhausted due to her sadness, and carried her to bed.

"Take a good rest for a while."

Bai Chen used a hot towel to wipe her tear-streaked face. "What do you want to eat when you wake up? How about roasted potatoes? Just the simplest way, rub off the dirt a little, and then put them directly by the fire to roast."

Mudstone nodded slightly in response.

Her eyes were still red and swollen, and she looked to be in a very bad mental state.

"If you still feel uncomfortable, then close your eyes and rest for a while."

Bai Chen gently tapped her forehead. "When you open your eyes, you might not feel as uncomfortable as you do now."

These words made Niyan suddenly stare at him with her red eyes.

Reaching out to smooth the stray hairs from her forehead, Bai Chen shook his head. "Don't worry, I won't do anything to your emotions. Sadness, grief, and feeling uncomfortable are emotions that humans should have."

He reached out and took Niyan's delicate, white hand in his. "Close your eyes, clear your mind, don't think about anything, just rest and wait for your emotions to calm down. I'll go bake you some potatoes."

Bai Chen stood up and was about to turn and leave, but Ni Yan reached out and hooked his hand, "Don't go."

A blush rose again on her almost flawless face, and even her cute pointed ears turned red.

She shrank back, her delicate neck trembling, and curled up shyly. "Don't go, stay... with me, okay?"

Bai Chen pulled up a chair and sat down beside her bed, reaching out to stroke her long, silky hair. "Okay."

He knew very well that Mudstone was actually timid, afraid of being alone, and very sensitive.

Being timid and sensitive means that even if you have a lot to say, you are afraid of strangers and can only talk non-stop to people you know. Being afraid of being alone means that you will make a group of clay figurines to talk to. When you are really quiet, you will become anxious and feel that something is wrong. So you are always practicing speaking and talking to the clay figurines about various topics, for fear that you will have nothing to say when you need to chat.

What I fear most is loss, especially losing familiar things and people. That's why I'm extremely nostalgic and love all kinds of old objects with sentimental value.

It even has a slightly silly and cute look, and the white lighting gives off a very cold and desolate atmosphere.

That's why she likes to keep the fireplace burning brightly, filling the hall with orange flames, while she lazes on the sofa to sleep, or talks to her little clay figurine friends.

"Rest assured and have some peace of mind."

Bai Chen smiled at Ni Yan, "I'll stay right here by your side and not go anywhere else. Since Ni Yan said she would always illuminate my path, then of course I will always stay by Ni Yan's side."

Ni Yan was stunned for a moment, and her fair face was instantly filled with a blush.

She made meaningless "woo-woo" sounds, then suddenly pulled the blanket over her head, so Bai Chen couldn't see her expression.

"Don't pull back my blanket!"

"Okay, whatever you say."

Bai Chen smiled faintly and sat quietly beside her, watching over her.

……

……

After an unknown amount of time, Niyan slowly opened his eyes. When he felt everything was dark, he was immediately filled with fear.

Then, she realized why everything was dark in front of her and suddenly pulled off the blanket covering her head.

He let out a long breath, and Mud Rock frowned. The surroundings were dark and extremely quiet, so quiet that it was frightening.

She sat up abruptly and heard Bai Chen's voice, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Bai Chen grasped Ni Yan's hand, which was propped up on the bed. "I've always been by your side, so don't worry."

Ni Yan paused for a moment, lowered her head and shrank back, her ears turning red as she shrank further onto the bed. But after a slight pause, she suddenly opened her arms and hugged Bai Chen tightly.

Bai Chen hugged her tightly and said softly:

"Alright, alright, don't worry. I promised I'd stay with you, and I will... until the entire universe falls into heat death."

Niyan nodded gently on Bai Chen's shoulder, and after a short while, she seemed to choke up slightly.

Patting her back, Bai Chen patiently waited for her to calm down before speaking softly after a while:

"If you keep crying, your face will really be all smudged!"

He reached out and helped Niyan up, leading her to the dressing table next to the bedroom. He then picked up a soft comb and began to comb her disheveled silver hair.

"Get ready, I'll take you to eat roasted potatoes later."

"Um."

Niyan stared blankly at the mirror, still feeling somewhat lost after the passing of her friends and teammates.

“Cheer up, don’t you still have many friends? There’s also Early Dew, the Perfumer, and Lappland, they are also good friends of Mudrock.”

"Ah."

Ni Yan moved her lips slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she pursed her lips and said nothing.

"Just say what you want to say."

Bai Chen smiled.

"But, but..."

Mudstone became hesitant, looking as if he didn't know whether he should say it or not.

"If you keep wanting to say something but not saying it, then I won't agree to anything, my dear Mudrock wife~"

"Zao Lu said you're going to completely ruin them all."

Mudstone murmured, its lips trembling.

"Don't listen to her scaring people. Zao Lu just likes to scare people like this."

Bai Chen winked at Ni Yan, "I'm going to spank her later, to stop her from always scaring you."

269 ​​I, Shalishi (The Finale)

The flames in the fireplace licked the firewood, emitting a warm glow and orange light.

The firelight spilled from the fireplace into the entire hall, making the room seem to be filled with a warm glow.

Bai Chen pulled Ni Yan to sit by the campfire, skewered potatoes with an iron fork, and roasted them on the fireplace.

Delicious food always lifts one's spirits. As the potatoes turn golden brown with a slight char, releasing their aroma, the sorrow that had been lingering between Ni Yan's delicate brows seems to drift away with the fragrance of the potatoes, gradually disappearing without a trace.

The firelight in the fireplace tinged Mudstone Snowface with an orange-red hue, making her almost flawless face even more alluring and exuding a timeless, mysterious charm.

They are like forest elves.

Hmm, more like a fairy, or rather, a silly fairy who tries to bewitch people but ends up getting herself caught up in it, and ends up being eaten by someone in her silly and cute way.

Bai Chen took the roasted potato, wrapped it slightly, and then peeled it open from the middle, revealing its golden-yellow interior.

The indoor air still seemed cold, and the potato that was broken open immediately rolled and emitted white steam. If you brought it close to your mouth, your whole face would probably be covered in steam.

But roasted potatoes taste best when they're piping hot, like they're being boiled in your mouth. Only then will they release their aroma and have a hint of sweetness. Once they cool down a little, they won't taste as good.

Mudstone's delicate, almost spotless fingertips were coated with a layer of black from the charred potato skin. As she vigorously blew on the skin to peel it, the black faded and spread, making her almost impossibly fair and delicate appearance even more striking.

Her beautiful face was shrouded in the rising steam from the potatoes and the orange glow of the fireplace, which inexplicably made her seem more distant.

Her clumsy, laborious blowing as she gnawed on a potato only served to accentuate her beauty, making her appear like a stunningly beautiful woman sketched with freehand brushstrokes in a traditional Chinese ink painting.

Because the freshly baked potatoes are piping hot, Ni Yan, who usually eats in a carefree manner, chewing big mouthfuls and bulging her cheeks, looks incredibly cute and adorable when she has to take small bites of the potatoes.

Especially when she really wanted to take a big bite of the potato in her hand, but had to eat it in small bites, and pouted her cherry lips as if she was a little sullen and angry, she looked even more charming and cute.

Snowy weather makes people feel very peaceful.

The faint sound of snow falling outside the house; the snow piled up on the tree branches, which, unable to bear the weight, suddenly bounced and swayed, the snowflakes cascading down like a white waterfall—

—And the firewood inside the fireplace crackled softly from time to time.

It seemed so desolate.

The silence was almost frightening.

I'm afraid that from now on, there will only be these voices, and no one will talk to me anymore. Everything will become so lonely and so quiet.

Until forever.

Mudstone sniffed, and his eyes suddenly turned red, as if he was about to cry again.

She hugged the roasted potato tightly, exhaling a long breath. A thick cloud of steam instantly rose from the potato, concealing her expression.

It was impossible to see her expression clearly.

Bai Chen reached out and placed his hand on Ni Yan's head, gently stroking her soft silver hair, and asked softly, "Is it delicious?"

Mudstone nodded slightly.

Then, she seemed to choke up slightly again.

If someone behaves very strangely, it often means that something is about to happen.

The jerk who always bullies her is suddenly being very gentle and kind to her... that means he might be leaving.

Moreover, they will be gone for a very, very long time.