Absolutely serious Xingtie, I awakened the other world system?

　In the original plot, no matter what choice you make, it will not affect the ending. Is it the same in this world?

　Bai Qiong fell into thought.

　"what happened?"

　Just then, March 7's voice came from behind, with a hint of sleepiness.

　Bai Qiong turned around and saw that San Yueqi had woken up and was looking at him while rubbing his sleepy eyes.

　"nothing."

　Bai Qiong shook his head, not wanting to make San Yueqi worry, and said casually: "It's just a harassing phone call."

Chapter 28 Five Consecutive Rejections

　After all, the relationship between the train crew and the Star Core Hunters is not very friendly at the moment, and I can't tell March 7 that I'm going to see Kafka.

　He walked over and put on the clothes beside the bed, but he was thinking about what had just happened.

　"I want to go out."

　Bai Qiong said, with a hint of apology in his tone, "You go to sleep first."

　San Yueqi pouted and nodded although she was a little reluctant.

　Bai Qiong walked out of March Seven's room, returned to his utility room, picked up the baseball bat and the flamethrower, and prepared to set off.

　Bai Qiong just walked to the connection between the carriages and stopped.

　Walter and Ji Zi were sitting on the sofa, their voices were very low, and they seemed to be talking about something.

　Hearing the footsteps, they both looked up at the same time, their eyes fixed on him like a chain.

　"Bai Qiong, where are you going so late?"

　Walter's voice was low, with a hint of imperceptible tension.

　His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the sofa, the rhythm slightly messy.

　Ji Zi put down the coffee cup in her hand, and the bottom of the cup hit the table, making a light sound. "Yes, Bai Qiong, judging from your posture, are you going out?"

　Bai Qiong's throat tightened slightly, and his fingers unconsciously pinched the corner of his clothes.

　He couldn't just say he was going to see Kafka, right?

　Although the original plot seems to say that it is no big deal, but given the current tense relationship between the train crew and the Star Core Hunters, it is better not to mention it. Who knows if it will trigger some strange world line again.

　"Well, I plan to take a trip to the Luofu Immortal Boat."

　His voice was steady, but he deliberately avoided their gazes, "There are some things that need to be dealt with."

　"Luofu Immortal Boat?"

　Walter frowned even deeper, stopped tapping his fingers, sat up, and placed both hands on his cane. “Although the problem of the star core over there has been solved, there is no major danger for the time being, but is it okay for you to go alone?”

　"It's okay, Uncle Yang."

　Bai Qiong pulled the corners of his mouth, trying to make his smile look more natural. "I'm just going to do some personal business. I'll be back soon."

　I guess so……

　Ji Zi's gaze still lingered on his face, as if trying to dig out some secret from it.

　Her fingers gently stroked the edge of the coffee cup, and her tone was tentative, "Is it really just a private matter? Bai Qiong, please don't hide it from us."

　Bai Qiong's heart skipped a beat and his fingertips felt slightly cold.

　He knew Ji Zi's sharpness and it would not be easy to hide it from her.

　But he couldn't tell the truth yet, so he had to continue.

　"It's just a private matter really."

　His voice became heavier, as if trying to convince himself, "Don't worry about me. I will be careful."

　Walter and Ji Zi looked at each other, their eyes met in the air, as if they had exchanged some information silently.

　Finally, Walter sighed, loosened his fingers, and placed them on the armrest again.

　"Well, since you said so, we can't force you. But you have to remember that safety comes first."

　"I will, thank you Uncle Yang."

　Bai Qiong's voice became a little lighter, with a hint of gratitude.

　"Also," Ji Zi suddenly spoke, with a serious tone that could not be questioned, "If you encounter any trouble, be sure to contact us in time."

　"Yeah, I remember."

　Bai Qiong nodded, but he felt like a stone was pressing on his heart. He knew that by doing this, he was actually deceiving them.

　"Go early and return early."

　Walter waved his hand, indicating that he could leave.

　Bai Qiong took a deep breath, turned and walked towards the exit of the carriage.

　His footsteps echoed in the empty corridor, like knocking on his heart.

　……

　Bai Qiong stood in front of Taibusi and looked up at the buildings in front of him.

　The moonlight shines on the blue-gray stone wall, casting a cold luster.

　His steps were light and deliberate, as if he was testing the air around him with every step.

　In the dim corridor, only a few dim lights barely illuminate the way ahead.

　Bai Qiong's eyes swept across every corner, and he silently said in his heart: "It should be within this range..."

　Finally, he stopped in front of a half-open door.

　A low breathing sound came from inside the door, accompanied by a faint sense of oppression. Bai Qiong put his palm on the door panel, feeling the roughness and coldness of the wood.

　Bai Qiong gently pushed open the door, and what came into view was Kafka's familiar figure. She stood in the middle of the room, looking at him calmly, as if she had already anticipated his arrival.

　"I knew you would come, Bai Qiong."

　Kafka's voice was soft and firm, with an elusive smile.

　Bai Qiong's gaze swept across the room and finally stopped on a figure sitting cross-legged on the ground in the corner - it was Ren. His face was pale and his forehead was covered with cold sweat. He was obviously in great pain.

　However, before he could take a closer look at the blade, Kafka's voice sounded again, bringing him back to consciousness.

　"If you have eyes like Elio, the world will no longer be what you and I see now; countless possibilities overlap, representing the consequences of different choices. And every moment, the infinite choices continue to converge into the same point, becoming the present, becoming the past..."

　Kafka's voice was deep and magnetic, as if she was telling some kind of prophecy.

　She turned around and looked directly at Bai Qiong. Her tone was a little tentative, but also like a gentle invitation: "Is this your choice? Accept my request and help me?"

　Bai Qiong remembered that this was a fork in the road that would affect the outcome, and the next choice was crucial.

　It only takes five rejections of Kafka to reach the ending with true free will.

　This was what he thought before coming here - rejecting Kafka five times was the easiest way.

　You don't have to do anything to complete this task.

　But when Bai Qiong actually appeared in front of Kafka, he discovered...

　It seemed that he simply couldn't refuse Kafka five times in a row!

　Bai Qiong certainly knew that Kafka, this cheap mother, had a preference for him. Plus her charming appearance, Bai Qiong certainly had some feelings for her.

　But, for some reason, when he saw her here, he felt that his favorability towards Kafka had increased even more, far exceeding the last time he met her.

　This is how the same thing?

　Even the five rejections that Bai Qiong had prepared beforehand seemed to be blocked by something, and the words were stuck in his mouth, unable to come out for a long time...

　too weird!

　He could only take a deep breath and finally nodded: "Maybe."

　The corners of Kafka's mouth rose slightly, as if she was not surprised by his answer.

　"Let me tell you about the current situation first. A Ren's demonic body is acting up so violently that even my Word Spirit can't suppress it."

Chapter 29 Mission Reward: Fire Stick

　Kafka's tone became serious, but her eyes still had that softness.

　"Therefore, I will use the Word Spirit to continue to weaken the effect of the Demonic Body and temporarily seal it. You cannot be distracted while maintaining the Word Spirit. I need you to serve as a guardian. Protect me while I suppress the blade, okay?"

　There was a hint of solemnity in Bai Qiong's eyes, but he didn't say much, just nodded.

　His eyes never left Kafka's face, as if he was trying to read more information from her expression.

　"I know when danger will come, and I know what it is. So don't worry, if you help me, you will definitely get through this difficult time, and you won't suffer any negative consequences."

　There was a soothing tone in Kafka's voice, but it also sounded like some kind of gentle promise.

　"Now - there are some monsters wandering around here, and it's going to be troublesome if we keep them. Let's go take care of them, okay?"

　"it is good……"

　Bai Qiong's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible, as if he was being pulled by some invisible force.

　His fingers trembled slightly, but he still tightly grasped the weapon at his waist and turned to walk out the door.

　Outside the door, Bai Qiong mechanically swung the baseball bat in his hand. Every hit was precise and powerful, repelling those hideous-looking demonic soldiers.

　His movements seemed to be programmed, without a trace of emotion, his eyes were empty, like a walking corpse.

　After he swung the bat countless times...

　"Ding!"

　A cold electronic sound rang in Bai Qiong's mind. It was the voice from the other world system.

　[Remind the host, you should add a few more effect resistance entries. You can't even detect the opponent's words, and your body is controlled. It's a bit lame for the protagonist. ]

　The system's voice carried a hint of cold sarcasm, which was like an epiphany.

　Hearing this voice, Bai Qiong's consciousness suddenly shook.

　He shook his head, and the emptiness in his eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by a hint of clarity.

　"Word Spirit? Am I being controlled by Kafka?"

　Bai Qiong murmured in a low voice, and only then did he realize what had happened to him.

　The confused and dazed feeling, as if he was being controlled by someone, made him feel a little scared.

　[What else? You have to thank this system for giving you one free release. If you do it again, you will be charged.]

　There was even a hint of gloating in the system's cold tone.

　This system is really disgusting.

　"That's easy for you to say. The relics in this world don't have random entries, so where can I get the effect resistance to stack up for me..."

　Bai Qiong looked at the translucent subtitles in front of him with disdain.

　[It’s okay. If you need props in this area, I can prepare them. As long as you complete a few more tasks...]

　"Don't tempt me with rewards! Don't think I'm the kind of stud whose mind is full of sex..."

　Bai Qiong took a deep breath and suppressed the discomfort in his heart.

　He looked around. Those evil soldiers had been repelled by him, but there was still an unsettling atmosphere in the air.

　Kafka, why did she have to control herself? This part was not in the original plot...

　Logically speaking, Kafka was someone who had worked with the protagonist and they had a bond with each other, but why would she do this to herself?

　Bai Qiong thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.

　He frowned and asked the system: "System, can you tell me why?"

　[Host, do you think I'm a chat AI? How do I know the answer to such a question? I'm just your system, not Kafka's system. ]