Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　Perhaps it's because the sky darkens very quickly on Alca, so people here are more accustomed to eating a full lunch and skipping dinner.

　The stars Alca began to gradually darken around three or four in the afternoon... the night was still quite long.

　However, since Lan Tianzhu insisted on staying in a large house to experience it, it shouldn't be considered that she did anything unnecessary.

　“…” Cong Yu stood on the huge star-gazing platform, looking at the stars in the sky… There were many pieces of equipment around him that he could not recognize at all.

　But Cong Yu wouldn't touch it carelessly.

　Previously, Yao Chuanguang foolishly touched things everywhere in the mansion, which triggered the alarm and almost required the local police to respond.

　It can only be said that this place truly lives up to its reputation as a super-rich neighborhood with luxurious mansions; the police response time is incredibly fast—in the Star Harbor area, the police don't even bother with them.

　So, Cong Yu simply gazed quietly at the sky through the crystal dome... and the scene was beautiful.

　A handsome young man, dressed in a thin shirt, stood inside a glass dome, gazing at the starry sky, his deep, beautiful eyes twinkling with the stars.

　In the eyes of an artist, this might be a caged bird that has left its home planet to become a child husband in a rich young lady's mansion.

　It would be perfect to be painted into a picture...

　Unfortunately, the real reason was that Cong Yu couldn't sleep; he simply couldn't fall asleep at 5:30 in the evening.

　Cong Yu, who usually doesn't fall asleep until the early hours of the morning, would never be able to sleep at this hour...

　Let's look at the stars instead.

　[Source Darkness Apophis: Speaking of stars...]

　Cong Yu glanced at the Source Dark Apophis that was protruding from his neck, nodded, and waited for it to say something.

　Although Source Darkness Apophis directly went invisible during the battle with Moirai, it had no effect whatsoever.

　But in the end, it still helped Cong Yu by shielding her, and it took it a while to recover. Cong Yu will remember its contribution.

　At least when it doesn't matter whether it hears her speak or not, Cong Yu is still quite willing to let her speak...

　Looking back at history, I remember the day I was born—

　Thunder rumbles across the barren sands—

　"..." Cong Yu was stunned for a moment, then immediately retorted without hesitation: "The Sand Planet, you bastard?!"

　He was called "you bastard" right after waking up?!

　The Dark Passage! A Grand Serialized Novel!

　Gen'an Apophis was clearly displeased that Cong Yu had interrupted him.

　[Source Darkness Apophis: What? You don't like this song? What should I sing then? You can request a song.]

　Cong Yu was speechless for a moment. He complained, "Requesting a song... um, I mean, why did you start singing right then and there?"

　[Source Darkness Apophis: Just speaking on the spur of the moment—]

　Improvisation is fine...

　[Source Darkness Apophis: Besides, my hobby right now is singing. What am I supposed to do if I can't sing?]

　Is it the end of the world?

　"..." That makes sense.

　"Then you should sing..."

　As Cong Yu said this, she found a place to sit on the stargazing platform and quietly watched the starry sky.

　The lyrics and melody of "Bound by Love" began to echo in my ears... the kind that Hatsune Miku X covered.

　Cong Yu felt that this guy might be deliberately trying to trick him into complaining, but he still suppressed the urge to complain.

　You've already lost if you start complaining...

　Cong Yu listened calmly, then heard footsteps behind her, followed by the excited voice of the person behind her: "Haha! Cong Yu-chan! Looks like you can't sleep at all either!"

　Is this something to be happy about?

　Thinking this, Cong Yu yawned and turned to look at Yao Chuan Guang: "Yeah, can't sleep..."

　As she spoke, Cong Yu reached out and tapped the little head of Yuan An Apophis, who was "dedicating her solo to her beloved host," indicating that it was time for her to stop singing.

　[Source Darkness Apophis: Ah... the song isn't finished yet.]

　[Origin Darkness Apophis: Well, let's sing it next time...]

　As he said this, the little snake obediently slithered back into Cong Yu's body. At this moment, Yao Chuan Guang had already sat down on the chair next to Cong Yu.

　"Wow, so many stars—"

　As Yao Chuan Guang spoke, she blinked and looked at the stars in the sky: "Could there be an Earth in there?"

　Cong Yu opened her mouth to correct Yao Chuan Guang's overly cheesy snow leopard comment: "Among them, one might be the sun."

　The clueless Yaochuan Guang didn't realize that Cong Yu was correcting her. She nodded and asked, "Will Moirai be watching us from over there?"

　Upon hearing this, Cong Yu felt a chill run down her spine, and goosebumps rose on her arms: "Don't say that so suddenly."

　It's really scary...

　While Cong Yu was having PTSD, Yao Chuanguang blinked and said, "I'm wondering if Mo Yilai was serious about what she said."

　Seeing Yaochuan Guang speaking earnestly, Cong Yu also became more serious: "Which ones? She said she had to personally inflict 'short-term pain' on humanity?"

　Yaochuan Guang nodded.

　Cong Yu had also considered this, but his conclusion was simple: "However, we have proven with facts that we can defeat... or rather, find a way to coexist with the extinction technique."

　The current extermination spell users in Lixiang are the best proof... Cong Yu and Xiao Cui are doing well too.

　Yao Chuanguang knew this too, but this time she was unexpectedly clever enough to think more deeply: "Moirai should have discovered these things as well, but she has never changed her mind... She has neither repented nor begged for mercy."

　This probably proves what kind of belief Moirai held in "personally ending humanity".

　"She was probably quite certain that humanity couldn't avoid that fate...maybe something like 'an inescapable destiny.'"

　As Cong Yu said this, he rested his chin on his hand, his voice no less resolute than Moira's: "But we will still escape in the end."

　Even if it means fleeing into a land overgrown with thorns, even if it means plunging into the vast galaxy, getting lost in the lonely darkness, and becoming something inhuman...

　"And it will definitely reach places that fate cannot reach."

　Chapter 925 Rice Lice, Waaaaah!

　Arya's morning was local noon... to put it simply, she didn't wake up until noon.

　This may be because she witnessed too much yesterday, which overwhelmed her and left her mentally and physically exhausted.

　She had a nightmare last night...

　I dreamt that the entire 1175 Stardust District was overrun, and I became friends with Cong Yu and his group, eating, drinking, having fun, and throwing banquets together every day.

　In her dream, Aria could only stay in a corner of the banquet hall, watching this terrible scene... Then, Cong Yu reached out her hand.

　Invite her to join the group of friends.

　……

　Even after waking up from her sleep, Aria was still somewhat shaken.

　After wiping the cold sweat from her body, she recovered from her fear, put her robe back on, and donned the bird-beak mask.

　After realizing that it was getting late, she professionally lamented her negligence in her heart as she hurried downstairs.

　Cong Yu and his group appeared to be having breakfast.

　"You guys... are... up...?!"

　Arya's greeting turned into a gasp as she stared in horror at the breakfast on the table: "What are you eating?"

　In response to Aria's words, Yao Chuanguang looked at the round "rice" in his hand, which was about half the size of his palm, and said, "Alien rice."

　As he spoke, Yaochuan Guang stuffed a mouthful of steamed, bursting rice into his mouth and then commented, "Rice with a hint of fruit, it's quite delicious."

　Lan Tianzhu and Xiao Cui were also eating noisily, nodding their heads.

　Aria realized she might have overreacted, and said apologetically, "Um, I just didn't expect you guys to be able to accept it psychologically..."

　Arya opened her mouth as she said this, then looked at them with some doubt: "Do you know this is... an insect?"

　Blue Sky Nagisa: "???"

　Xiao Cui: "???"

　Yao Chuanguang: "!!!"

　Amidst the confusion on their faces and the horrified expression on Yaochuan Guang's face, Cong Yu nodded: "I know, their name is Mi Shi."

　Lan Tianzhu and Xiao Cui didn't seem to care much about this.

　Well, Yaochuan Guang began to find it difficult to take a bite.

　It wasn't until Cong Yu gave her a silent look and said something like, "Do you know about cordyceps?" that she felt relieved.

　Arya didn't say anything about the three people's reactions...

　While marveling at the breadth of Congyu Civilization's recipes, they declined their invitation to "Want some?"

　There aren't many creatures in this universe that can accept eating "insects," and the civilization that Arya belongs to is clearly not one of them.

　Moreover, it's not just insects; Arya's civilization, by the average standard of civilizations in the universe, can be considered somewhat fastidious.

　I won't eat anything disgusting or anything that looks disgusting.

　However, she still took a few thorny berries, and also grabbed some grilled paku fish and fried blue mushrooms.

　Of course, she was unarmed.

　Many civilizations have never evolved the concept of "tableware," which has nothing to do with whether or not they care about cleanliness.

　After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Cong Yu considered today's itinerary and simply said, "I chatted with the Rap King last night."

　“He said that managing a planet-level gang is very troublesome, and when something happens, there is no way to provide support through Lixiang or other means immediately.”

　"To avoid the situation of becoming too powerful to control, everyone in Lixiang Village came up with a solution through discussion—Lixiang Village will be independent from the outside world."

　In other words, Cong Yu led a small team to operate in the Galaxy Era, bringing various treasures and technologies to the Li villages for research.

　And they won't replace factions with their own people in interstellar space...

　This can be considered a "one-size-fits-all" decision.

　Perhaps it was because I developed PTSD from the angels appearing all around me that everyone is now wholeheartedly supporting the idea of ​​"keeping the contraction."

　As she said this, Cong Yu stuffed the various raw foods and ingredients that she had specially set aside into the void.

　This is left for everyone in Li Township to do research.

　Aria: "???"

　Wait... what is this?!

　Amidst Ailiya's astonishment and silence, Cong Yu continued, "So we don't need to stay here too long. Let's go shopping today."

　Upon hearing that they were going to buy something, two of the three children immediately became happy.

　"Oh! Shopping!"

　"Shopping! Shopping!"

　While Yaochuan Guang and Xiao Cui were happily munching on their sucking candy, Lantian Zhu was still happily eating it... She probably just thought of it as candy.

　A magical girl who can't get drunk even when drinking, let alone C-3 prohibited substances. She'd even consume C-1 or B-level prohibited substances without hesitation.

　Actually, the magical girls in America skate all the time... Aside from being dazed and drooling all day, they don't have any physical problems.

　But once you're that high, you're practically useless, so Lan Tianzhu is determined not to touch it.

　And he has already quit smoking.

　I've given up betel nuts... and I drink less alcohol.

　I've worked diligently my whole life, and I can't even have a piece of candy?! Huh?! Keep the music playing, keep dancing!

　"Should we buy a spaceship? For warp drive?"

　As he uttered the question, Lan Tianzhu's voice was almost a firm statement, as if the wisdom of the blue hue was manifesting at that moment.

　"Buy some snacks while you're at it... Buy me a lot of this candy, and other kinds of alien snacks too."