They already have a chat group, why bother with the plot?

Ling Yu grabbed a red envelope from Alice in the chat group as usual, and drank the relief food with hot milk.

"Ellie."

"uh-huh??"

Ling Yu's sudden voice made Alicia look over curiously.

"Want to see Gretchen grown up?"

Ling Yu's sudden question startled Alicia.

Greta, all grown up?

In an instant, Alicia realized something and stood up involuntarily: "Ling Yu, do you know Gretchen's location?"

She had also heard a little about Project Ark.

Unfortunately, she died while carrying out this plan.

It wasn't until after leaving Paradise that they realized the Ark's beacon had long been lost.

“Yes, she is currently sleeping on the edge of the solar system, in a place called Frost,” Ling Yu said.

"The edge of the solar system..."

Alicia murmured softly, then sighed with emotion, "Has so much time really passed without me realizing it?"

But then, Alicia realized what was happening.

He looked at Ling Yu with a puzzled expression.

"Are there civilizations existing on the edge of the solar system?"

Chapter 224 Gretchen

Hearing Alicia's question.

After chuckling, Ling Yu immediately said, "That's a bit complicated."

"Earth can be considered the last civilized planet that the final cocoon visited in the solar system."

"Then let's use our brains a little and guess whether there will be a wise person with extraordinary wisdom like Dr. Mei on the planets we visited before the Cocoon of the End?"

Ling Yu gently circled his fingers around his temples and smiled at Alicia.

Upon hearing this, Alicia also fell into thought.

Then, looking at Ling Yu with some surprise, you said, "You mean that survivors of other civilizations escaped the crisis of being wiped out by the end, and after surviving, built civilizations on the edge of the solar system?"

Ling Yu snapped his fingers, then smiled and said, "That's not hard to understand. If Gretsch could avoid the final judgment by traveling to the universe in an ark, people on other planets might be able to escape in the same way, for example, well, the Starduers?"

After listening to Ling Yu's words, Alicia understood.

But then she became confused.

"Ling Yu, you said Gretchen was asleep, right?"

"Correct."

"What does this 'dormant' refer to?"

"Hibernation pod".

Upon hearing that it was a hibernation pod, Alicia breathed a sigh of relief.

It's fine as long as it's not for any other reason.

"How many years have you been asleep?" Alicia continued to ask.

"It's been almost 1500 years."

“1500…” Alicia’s eyes flickered; this was exactly the time when the Ark lost contact.

In other words, was it this survivor from another civilization who intercepted the Ark and kept Gretchen asleep until now?

After a moment's thought, Alicia looked up and asked, "Did that survivor see Gretsch as a threat?"

"I guess so. The Dark Forest theory states that the best way to conceal oneself is to kill.

"Hidden, is she afraid?" Alicia sensed something and asked.

After asking the question, Alicia gave the answer herself.

"It's the Cocoon of the End! He's afraid of the Cocoon of the End's gaze!"

Ling Yu looked at Alicia with some surprise.

I never expected the other person to be so smart.

Although the approaches to solving the problem are different, Suo is indeed afraid of the cocoon of the end.

In order to avoid being observed, it has been hiding in the depths of the quantum sea, silently absorbing energy.

The purpose is to one day replace the Cocoon of Demise.

"After the Ark was intercepted, all the plant and animal samples inside were put into use."

"In other words, the civilization called Frost on the dwarf planet at the edge of the solar system is a product of the Ark's seeding."

Ling Yu didn't play the riddle-maker; he directly told Alicia the truth.

"That's it..."

Alicia wasn't very surprised.

She didn't care at all what the Ark's genetic sample looked like; what she cared about most right now was Gretchen.

The moment Gretchen was born undoubtedly added a glimmer of hope to that civilization in despair.

Therefore, Gretchen is undoubtedly the most beloved member of the Moths of Flame.

Now that she knows she's still alive, Alicia's heart is filled with worry for her.

And she really wanted to see Gretchen when she grew up...

But soon, Alicia's beautiful brows furrowed slightly.

"What's wrong?" Ling Yu asked.

"Knowing is one thing, but even with the technology of the Fire-Chasing Moth, it would be difficult to reach the edge of the solar system in a short time."

"You're worried about this?"

Hearing Alicia's words, Ling Yu asked with a smile.

"Yes."

“Isn’t there still me?” Ling Yu said.

"But even the power of imaginary numbers can't cross such a long distance, right?" Alicia was a little unsure.

Ling Yu smiled mysteriously and said, "It's not really effective against ordinary Herrschers."

The next second, Alicia suddenly looked up.

Yes.

Ordinary Herrschers won't do, but Ling Yu is no ordinary Herrscher!

……

Collapse World

When Ling Yu set foot on this land again, it was a completely different place.

A quick glance.

He sensed the spying coming from the moon.

He raised his head and smiled slightly in that direction.

Then, the Honkai Will that was secretly observing suddenly saw a blur and heard a busy signal.

Honkai Will: "..."

After being unilaterally cut off from communication, the Honkai Will remained silent for a moment before shifting its gaze to a little girl with long purple hair.

He chose them.

The destined Second Herrscher.

World snake

When Ling Yu stepped into the underground base again, he immediately felt that it was much more lively than the last time he came.

Paddo playing with the canned food, the jackal listening to Vilvie's lecture, and May and Kevin playing with Greta and Celine.

The World Snake Base, which I remembered as a place of silence and desolation, now felt strangely warm and welcoming.

Seeing this, Ling Yu's lips unconsciously curled up.

This is the kind of life they should be living.

Peaceful and beautiful.

Noticing this, Alicia smiled and said, "All of this is thanks to you, Ling Yu!"

"If it weren't for you, we probably would still be stuck in paradise, and Mei would never have come back."

When May was mentioned, Alicia's eyes showed a hint of emotion.

When she brought Mei back, Kevin was so happy he was practically bursting with joy.

It was the first time she had ever seen Kevin cry, and it really startled her.

I wonder if my previous self saw Kevin shed tears before he died.

I think there probably is.

After all, Kevin doesn't seem like the type of person who would refuse a dying person's last words.

My thoughts are a bit far away.

Alicia, regaining her senses, clapped her hands lightly.

Having drawn everyone's attention, she chuckled softly, "Look everyone, who's here?"

"Brother Ling Yu!"

Pado was the first to react; she hugged the can and looked at Ling Yu with surprise and delight.

Ling Yu: "..."

Hearing that title, Ling Yu looked at Pado speechlessly, wondering why he sounded like a mafia boss.

But after all, it's Pado.

Ling Yu generously chose to forgive her.

If Gretchen is the beloved pet of the Fire Chaser heroes, then Patto is the beloved pet of the captain.

This adorable kitten is just too heartbreaking.

Anyone who opens the door to a kind person is doomed.

"Ok?"

The quick-witted Pado suddenly noticed the pity in Ling Yu's eyes.

A sense of dread crept into my heart.

Could she have offended Brother Ling Yu in some way?

"Thank you."

At this moment, Kevin led Mei forward and uttered two words to Ling Yu.

Although his demeanor remained cold, those who knew him well knew how sincere he was when he said those two words.

"You're welcome. I hope you can soon return to being the sunny and cheerful boy you used to be." Ling Yu patted Kevin's shoulder lightly.

Kevin was taken aback, a hint of embarrassment appearing on his face.

Mei, however, chuckled softly and gently tugged at Kevin: "Kevin, did you hear that? Smile more often."

"I know, May."