Star Dome Railway, I'm really good at swallowing!

The little girl opened her arms, looked very cute, and smiled happily at the camera.

San Yueqi's face turned bad.

She saw nothing through the camera's lens.

There was only an empty space in front of me.

"How could it be..." She was about to say something when Han Xing walked to her and gently held her in his arms.

"Little sister Yilinqi Lasi VII, let us take a picture of you together!" Han Xing said kindly to the little girl.

"Okay!" The girl agreed readily and smiled even more brightly.

“Three, two, one, eggplant!!!”

The shutter button was pressed, but there was still no one in the photo.

Han Xing took the camera from San Yueqi and walked towards the little girl.

San Yueqi held Han Xing's hand.

"Don't...at least let her..." San Yueqi's voice was a little low, and Han Xing touched her head.

"Don't worry, I have a measure."

Walking up to the girl, Han Xing handed the photo to her.

A faint purple light flowed in the golden pupils.

"Eyes of Enchantment" quietly activated.

"Wow! Big sister, you guys took such great photos!"

The little girl danced with joy.

Han Xing actually didn't know what this photo looked like in the girl's eyes.

She activated her "Eyes of Charm" and presented the girl with a photo that she was most satisfied with.

"Thank you, big sister."

The little girl was very happy and kept thanking Han Xing and the others, and put a button on Han Xing's palm.

"I don't have anything valuable on me. This button was given to me by a little bear that just flew out. It said it was very valuable, so I'll give it to you!"

This is......

The eyes of that teddy bear!!!

Han Xing was slightly startled, but said calmly:

"Thank you, this thing is very important to us."

The girl smiled sweetly.

But the next moment, the body began to gradually dissipate.

Finally, it turned into spots of light all over the sky and disappeared.

"Thank you, big sister. I'm very happy. I don't have any regrets anymore. Ruby is very pitiful. You have to be nice to her~"

The last words left by the girl appeared directly in Han Xing's mind.

Han Xing stood there in a daze, not moving for a long time.

Did she...actually know that she was in danger?

She looked down at the button in her hand. It seemed that the other party was willing to give it to her only after she passed the test.

"Han Xing, are you okay..." March Seven's voice came from behind.

Han Xing's hand was held by San Yueqi's cold little hand.

Han Xing turned around and smiled in a relaxed manner.

She looked at the two Rubies standing on the stone steps not far away. Shiro was being carried on Zitong's back, his face once again covered with a mask. Although her face couldn't be seen clearly, she could detect a clear sadness in her eyes from beneath the mask.

Han Xing didn't ask the other party whether he knew the child or not.

These questions no longer mattered the moment the girl disappeared.

Han Xing turned his head and looked in the direction of the mechanical settlement with a firm look in his eyes.

"Let's go."

　"Temple of the Gods" 2......

The flames danced, emitting warm light and heat, bringing life and energy to the entire camp. A circle of wooden planks was arranged around the campfire, covered with thick blankets.

Clara sat on it, and the feeling of being wrapped in warmth made her feel much more comfortable both physically and mentally.

"Clara, would you like something to eat?"

In the tent next to them, a middle-aged man came out with two cans in his hands.

"Uncle Will, what is this?"

The middle-aged man smiled amiably, "This is military canned food, issued to me by the army when I joined. But don't worry, this stuff has a very long shelf life, especially in a place like ours with all its ice and snow. It should be good for over 10 years."

Uncle Will opened his backpack and took out a pot and some shovels, then opened the cans and poured them into the pot. He stirred gently to make sure the food heated evenly, and from time to time he added some wood to the fire to keep it burning.

"I heard from Boss Swarovski that traffic between our upper and lower districts will soon be restored. These cans won't be useful then, so we might as well eat them now. They're still a delicious treat we haven't seen in a while."

He looked at Clara, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the food in the pot, and smiled kindly.

"If that child is still safe, he should be older than Clara now... I don't know where he went... Sigh..."

He sighed involuntarily, so quietly that Clara couldn't hear him.

As time went on, the bonfire grew brighter and brighter, and the heat from the flames began to melt the snow around it.

The food in the pot was getting hotter and hotter, emitting an enticing aroma. Uncle Will took a bite with a spatula, nodded with satisfaction, then took out a bowl, scooped the heated canned food into the bowl, and handed it to Clara.

"Try it! This was a hot commodity when I joined the army."

Clara didn't refuse and reached out to take it. She picked up the spoon and gently scooped up a mouthful of the hot soup, feeling the warmth flowing from her throat into her stomach. The canned food tasted delicious, especially in such a cold environment, such a delicacy was even more unforgettable.

Clara looked at Uncle Will and smiled sweetly:

"Thank you, Uncle Will. Clara has never eaten anything so delicious."

Will smiled kindly, the image of Clara before him vaguely intertwined with that of a blonde-haired girl. He rubbed his eyes hard, suppressing the feeling deep in his heart. Clara was not her, and she shouldn't be her replacement.

Will rubbed Clara's head gently.

"Go back to bed after you finish eating. It's getting late now. Don't let Mr. Swarlow worry."

With that said, he stood up.

"I have to go back and take care of your aunt!"

Looking at the man's departing back, Clara suddenly felt that the canned food in her mouth was a little difficult to swallow.

"Uncle Will, there's no such thing as an aunt... You made the shoes for me yourself..."

The girl looked at the bonfire with a sad heart.

Uncle Will's condition is getting worse. According to Mr. Swarlow, he has contracted a disease called

Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), his daughter disappeared during the evacuation, and his wife also died in the subsequent displacement.

Will told Clara all this himself, but one night later.

He seemed to have forgotten all this, and since that day, Uncle Will's legs have been flat and he limps.

Mr. Swallow said it was a psychological condition called somatization disorder (soldiers experiencing combat may experience physical symptoms such as aches, headaches, and stomachaches without a clear physical cause).

"I hope Uncle Will can get better. Next time I see Sister Natasha, I will ask her to help Uncle Will." The girl said as she ate up all the food in the can.

He rubbed his belly, which was not bulging at all, and stood up and walked towards the Swarovski Tsukiji manor.

"Is it Clara?"

A female voice called out, and Clara felt herself being pulled into a bear hug.

Han Xing and his companions arrived here without much effort. The white shadow seemed to have an inhibitory effect on these monsters, and under the other party's cover, they came over easily.

Looking at Clara with a rosy face in his arms, Han Xing's originally heavy mood suddenly improved a lot.

"Sister Han Xing, why are you back? Has the Star Core been sealed?!"

Clara spoke with a little excitement.

Seeing this, Han Xing felt a little embarrassed. He still felt guilty for disappointing the child's expectations.

"Not yet... yet. We've been making a long detour from the upper levels, and we've discovered that the 'star core' is likely in the lower levels."

"What?" Clara's beautiful red eyes widened. "Then I must immediately inform Mr. Swarovski."

"Don't worry, we're here to find Mr. Swarovski, and we have something else to ask. Let's talk about it after we meet."

Han Xing carried Clara to the door of Swarovski Tsukiji.

"Beep-boo, Clara's friend spotted. Activating etiquette mode."

The little robot Paskin is watching the gate diligently.

It bowed slightly to the crowd, as if bowing.

"Hello everyone. Welcome to the friendly mechanical settlement. In the settlement, please maintain a civilized and friendly attitude towards both humans and machines, and refrain from fighting or other behaviors."

"Beep-bo. Have fun everyone."

Han Xing looked at the small robot in front of him, then looked to the side. There was another "beetle" model robot standing there.

"Who is this?"

"Beep-bo, this machine does not belong to the mechanical settlement and does not have permission to access Swarovski Tsukiji."

Clara came out of Han Xing's arms, squatted down and looked at him carefully.

"Clara, be careful."

Paskin walked up to Clara and looked at the Beetle warily.

The white shadow on Zitong's back spoke at this moment: "Sister?"

The Beetle turned its head towards everyone and tilted it in a human-like manner.

"Ah?" Han Xing looked at Bai Ying with a questioning look on his face.

"Is this your sister? A robot?"

"You're the robot."

A light female voice rang out from Han Xing's mind, with a touch more subjective than Bai Ying's.

The next moment, the beetle's shell began to deform, emitting a strange sound. A black shadow began to emerge from its body, gradually transforming into the image of a girl in black.

The girl's facial features are as delicate as a work of art, and every detail exudes a unique beauty. Her features are soft and graceful, with smooth lines, just like a meticulously crafted work of art.

The eyes are big and bright, as if they can penetrate the human soul.

The eyebrows are long and natural, slightly raised, exuding a unique confidence and charm.

Her nose is high and delicate, and her lips are rosy, plump and slightly upturned.

Her facial lines are beautiful, her skin is as white as jade, and she looks very smooth and tender.

The ears are small and delicate, elegant and exquisite.

The hair is as golden as the sun, and every strand of hair seems to be a delicate golden thread, shining with light and emitting a charming glow.

Han Xing was completely stunned by what she saw. Is there really someone who is so good-looking?

And, this appearance.

It matches the description in the "Missing Person Notice"...

"You must have seen this face of mine many times, right?"

The girl spoke first, pointing at Ruby and Shiro.

"Nice to meet you. My name is the same as theirs, Ruby."

Seeing everyone's bewildered expressions, she chuckled and said, "Why don't we discuss other matters after we meet with Swarovski."

Swarlow Manor.