Why are all the people in my chat group rumored to be from the outside world?

"Xiao Chen?" Talulah's voice was full of confusion. "What...are you doing?"

"Ah! I saw something on his clothes, so I just brushed it off for him. It's nothing," Chen replied with a smile as he turned around.

"I see..." Talulah was skeptical, but soon a smile returned to her face as she waved to Ember.

"I clearly said I was treating everyone to dinner today, but someone else ended up paying. Next time I'll treat, and we'll go out for dinner again."

"...Saying this in front of your sister, who's a total siscon, is going to kill me." Yu Jin thought to himself, but looking at Talulah who was waiting for his reply, Yu Jin smiled and replied, "Okay."

"Then it's settled."

This time, Talulah didn't turn back. If she had, she would have seen something very interesting.

"Talulah, my sister, didn't even say goodbye to me alone until the very end!" Chen said, clutching the embers with resentment.

"Who exactly are you? And what is your relationship with my sister?"

Yu Jin, whose collar was being grabbed, rolled his eyes.

This guy is definitely a sister-complex character.

He knew that when Talulah said those things, this sister-complex would react this way.

"Instead of asking me, I think you should ask Talulah. She'll definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

Do I look like someone who dares to ask questions? Chen Huijie roared inwardly!

If she dared to directly ask Talulah, "What's your relationship with that guy? Why were you laughing so happily with him? Why did you make plans to have dinner with him again? Why would you need to wait here for Ember?"

How could she possibly ask such a question! It's too embarrassing! It's so unlike a mature and reliable younger sister!

This is actually an awkward situation that has lasted for many years.

In front of Chen, Talulah tried her best to maintain the image of a trustworthy and perfect older sister.

And isn't Chen Huijie also trying her best to play the role of a perfect younger sister who doesn't cause her older sister any worry in front of Talulah?

After years of separation, each carrying heavy burdens of the past and responsibilities, their reunion felt like being separated by an invisible glass dome.

Looking at Chen's complex expression, a mixture of resentment, awkwardness, and an eagerness to learn yet an inability to swallow his pride, Yu Jin was both amused and exasperated: "Talulah and I are just friends."

Looking at Chen's expression: Really? I don't believe it.

"Tsk." Yu Jin was annoyed by her stubbornness.

Yu Jin curled his fingers and flicked Chen's smooth, full forehead with precise force!

"Thump!" A crisp sound.

"Ouch—! Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Caught off guard, Chen instinctively released his grip on Yu Jin's collar and clutched his badly injured forehead. "Hey! You bastard! How dare you attack a superintendent of the Lungmen Guard! Want to go to jail?!"

Yu Jin turned and left without a backward glance, leaving her only with his back view and a sarcastic remark laced with disdain: "Anyway, I've given you the answer. Believe it or not, it's up to you. Besides, Officer Chen, ask yourself honestly, if you're concerned about your sister's relationship status, shouldn't you gossip with the parties involved or subtly inquire? How can you be like this, grabbing a stranger by the collar and interrogating them with such righteous indignation? You're quite assertive with others, but why are you so hesitant and timid with your own sister? I don't know the specifics of what happened between you sisters, but..."

Under Chen's gaze, who was clutching his forehead in anger and pain, Yu Jin slowly turned his head: "...When Talulah mentioned you to me, her eyes shone. She said, 'My sister, Hui Jie, is one of the best police officers in Lungmen.' That pride was impossible to hide."

Yu Jin looked at Chen Weiwei's wide eyes and lowered his voice, "I believe that in her heart, you are definitely the younger sister she is incredibly proud of. Similarly, I believe that in your heart, she will always be your important older sister. The relationship between you two is perhaps much deeper and better than you both imagine. So, instead of making things difficult for me, an outsider, why don't you... just go and ask her directly?"

"...Tch!" Chen Huijie muttered irritably, as if something had been touched on her sensitive spot. "Mind your own business! So nagging! Where did Talulah find this old-fashioned, preachy person like this..."

She gave the middle finger to the receding figure of the embers, but just then...

Chen suddenly looked up at the building that Talulah had just entered.

One of the windows on one of the floors had been opened at some point.

Talulah was standing there, leaning slightly forward, her chin resting on her hand, quietly watching her younger sister on the street below—who had just lowered her middle finger and was still a little stiff.

Chen Huijie lowered her hand and, pretending nothing had happened, straightened her already meticulously tailored uniform collar.

Then, she straightened her back, took a step, and quickly fled the scene.

Upstairs, by the window.

Talulah watched her younger sister's departing figure, then looked at Ember's figure disappearing around the street corner in the distance.

"It seems... I was negligent. I need to find some time to have a good talk with Xiao Chen."

-

Thanks for the invitation. I'm currently in Dongmu and have already disembarked from the plane.

Saya Ayaka dragged her suitcase and walked briskly through the airport.

"Finally back. Flying is such a hassle. Next time I'll just use magic to come back. That way I won't waste time and I can also attend the interesting events on Ember's side."

Thinking this, Ayaka Sajou showed a slightly helpless expression.

"Speaking of which, I didn't tell my family about my return this time. I guess I should have kept my tracks hidden and made a surprise appearance... Speaking of the Holy Grail War... Maybe I should call Ember over. I'm sure he'll be interested in the Holy Grail."

With this somewhat anticipated plan in mind, Aigo walked briskly out of the airport arrival hall. A slightly chilly breeze greeted her, and her gaze casually swept over the crowd of people waiting to pick up passengers.

Then, her steps paused almost imperceptibly.

“…Sakura?” Aika’s voice carried a hint of genuine surprise, something rarely seen in her.

Hearing the call, the black-haired girl, Sakura Sajou, slowly turned her head.

When her gaze fell upon Ai Ge, an incredibly radiant smile bloomed on her face.

"Sister!" Sakura's voice was filled with pure joy as she quickly stepped forward to greet her. "Welcome home. I've come to pick you up."

Aika narrowed her eyes slightly, staring at Sakura with a probing look: "That's not what I want to know. Sakura, how... how did you know I was back? I don't think I notified anyone."

Sakura's smile remained unchanged. Instead, as if recalling some past event, her voice was light and nostalgic: "Sister, you're still the same as before. Do you remember the parting gift I gave you when you left home to start your round-the-world trip?"

Aika's thoughts were instantly pulled back. That thing she'd casually tossed deep into the box, the one Sakura had made herself…

"...You mean that heart to heart, no matter where my sister goes in the world, my heart will always follow... So that's what that means?"

Sakura's smile remained pure and flawless: "Yes. I thought you, with your power, would have discovered it long ago. After all, you are so strong."

“I haven’t done that kind of thing for many years.” Sajou Aika shook her head, looking at her adopted sister whom her father had taken in.

"Then let's go home."

Sakura shook her head: "I know you must have other ideas, so I took the liberty of preparing a small place for you to stay."

Sakura looked directly into Aika's eyes, which seemed to see through everything, her smile still sweet: "It's a place... where only I know where it is right now. It's very quiet there, perfect for you to think about what to do next..."

"Then lead the way, Sakura."

"Leave it to me, sister. And I'll help you carry the suitcase." Sakura reached out to take the suitcase from Sajou Ai.

"No need for much trouble, I can handle it."

"How can you call this trouble? I'm happy to be able to help you, sister. After all... you're Sakura's... hero."

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Volume 1: py

【MC Tinkers' Construct × Arknights】

Milan had heard of "The Little Blacksmith of Milan" and was indeed a forging enthusiast, a spectator at knife-forging competitions... but he never imagined that one day he would actually become "The Little Blacksmith of Milan."

Is a cyber blacksmith also a blacksmith?

That's okay

For the world to register a name, "Terra" might not be a good name; Milan was unfortunate, as the world he fell into was called Terra, but Milan was also lucky, at least not one of the worst Terras.

What's truly reliable is that the gifts he received from the void he traversed might, perhaps, be enough to support his life in Terra...?

-I didn't even see the speed bumps (referring to the MC's underground movement technique).

-A charged armored unit can't stop!

-Say goodbye to my iron-clad projectile protection.

-Ma Yuling's blind spot

-Blue Steel and I are also trying our best to live.

Facing this land that ate white-haired creatures without being picky about food, Milan thought for a moment and added a sentence.

- I'm already covered in the "omniscient and omnipotent" stat, how are you still alive?

"You might not believe it, but I'm actually a craftsman."

"real."

PS: Pigeon Cat is a frequent flop, but his luck is so-so that it's at least readable. I guarantee a minimum of 200 million words for this niche work to be completed. Welcome to the pit!

TerraCrafters' Conquest is not a problem.

Volume 1: Chapter 91 Aigo: I... how could I possibly lose!

The chill in Fuyuki creates a unique difference in perceived temperature compared to Romania.

Sajo Aika walked down the street, feeling the cool air seep into her clothes.

Her hair fluttered in the wind, but her gaze was fixed on the slightly thin figure in front of her.

Sakura was leading the way, dragging her light suitcase.

That familiar, light and graceful posture made Ai Ge's thoughts drift back to a more distant time.

When the other person was still young, their father bought land in Fuyuki City, which was located above the dragon vein, so the whole family moved to Fuyuki City.

Then, in a dark and damp corner, she met the child.

A girl with vacant eyes, as if her soul had been drained by despair.

Back then, Ai Ge's understanding of human nature remained at a cold, cynical level.

She watched the girl struggle in the mud, watching her call out in vain the names of her blood relatives—father, mother, sister, uncle… even those ethereal deities.

Those calls were like pebbles thrown into a deep well, not even causing a ripple.

[It's truly... a pointless struggle.]

At that moment, Ai-ge almost reached that conclusion and turned to leave.

This was her destiny.

However, just as her gaze was about to leave, a tiny thought began to surface in her mind.

But, someone can respond to her.

For example...me?

It's purely out of...interest.

There was no profound pity, no heroic impulse, just a fleeting moment of curiosity and capriciousness, like a child seeing a new toy.

Sajou Aika made her move, kicking an old stray dog ​​away before reaching out to the huddled girl.

And so, amidst the bewildered gazes of her father and the confused look of her younger sister, Ayaka Sajou, the Sajou family welcomed a new member—Sakura Sajou.

As time went on, the girl she saved seemed to have developed an excessive dependence on her. To be honest, Ayaka Sajou didn't quite understand. Although she had humanity, she didn't really understand human nature.

Aika looked at Sakura's slightly cheerful figure ahead and shook her head slightly.

Forget it, it doesn’t matter.

A faint smile curved at the corners of Ai Ge's lips.

No matter what the future holds...

As long as I live in this world, I stand upon the roots.

Wherever this body is, there is invincibility.

In other words, she—Aika Sajou—is invincible.

All developments will ultimately lead to the outcome she allows.

"Sister, this is it." Sakura's voice interrupted Aika's thoughts.

Ai Ge looked up.

The scene before me was a stark contrast to the bustling city I had just witnessed.