I already said this is not a life simulator!

Xiwang's voice was calm and gentle.

"If you still intend to use this level of strength to deal with me in this state... it will not be enough."

tick-

It is the sound of water falling.

The alternating colors of azure and dark blue spread quietly, swallowing up the light and crystals she brought one by one. The flying arrows also kept emitting strange bubbles on the way, and finally dissipated bit by bit, and finally turned into a wisp of foam in the air as if it dissolved in the water.

Just as Xi Wang once said, water is gentle and the ocean is inclusive, no matter what it is, the sea water will accommodate and accept it.

"Okay, Eden, don't forget, we still have things to do."

After temporarily dealing with Alicia's "sneak attack", Xi Wang said this.

He patted Eden's back gently, and straightened her body, which was originally leaning back slightly, so that she would not have all her weight on him and could stand firmly on the ground. Eden naturally understood what he was saying, so she did not resist, but landed lightly and left his arms.

However, even after separating from him, she still held his hand, as if she was worried that he would suddenly disappear at some point, as if she was afraid that he would suddenly go far away at some point.

At the same time, she briefly withdrew her gaze from Xiwang and turned it to Ailicia, with a hint of confusion and puzzlement still on her face...Since the "past" she accepted, Xiwang had always shown affection for Ailicia, at least to the extent of "liking" her.

But occasionally, Xi Wang would show a rejection attitude towards Alicia... This would be somewhat strange, especially in the current situation, which seemed to be deliberately created and was really strange.

Eden could sense her own situation, and after being specially [optimized] by Mobius, she successfully accepted her own "past", although her self-awareness was still somewhat erratic, and her consciousness was somewhat blurred due to the numerous "memories" and intertwined emotions...

But one thing is certain - those are all herself, those are things she has experienced, those thoughts and emotions are real, they are recorded, they are her own thoughts and emotions, and they are not false memories deliberately created by anyone, nor are they some kind of imagination.

Moreover, Eden could confirm that he was still himself, and could even confirm that he was still a human being, and not something else.

That's why Eden was puzzled by Xiwang's actions and attitude towards Alicia... This deliberate, revenge-like behavior was really weird.

Obviously, as long as we communicate seriously, we can actually do it. In fact, if we really want to prove it, it is not impossible... Because as long as we can connect with "thoughts", as long as we can connect with "blood", then we will know that the entire [ending] is already determined.

Everything now seems like a deliberately created play, a deliberate "performance". People on the stage leave one after another, and then they don't even need to change their performance costumes. They just add some decorations for identification, and then they put on another identity and go back on stage to continue performing the already written play with those actors who have not yet left.

In this process, more and more people will know the truth about this play and learn the true appearance of the script from Xi Wang, the playwright, conductor and leading actor.

By the end, there will probably be and only will be one other “leading actor” left on the stage, and that is Alicia.

By that time, even if Alicia knew the truth, she would probably find it hard to accept it... That's why Eden wanted to speak and tell her.

"Ellie, actually..."

"Shh... Eden, now's not the time to talk about this, okay?"

However, Xi Wang placed his finger lightly on his lips and interrupted her softly.

"Besides..."

He loosened his hand from Eden and stretched it forward, causing the azure water to flow, followed by a swift sound of breaking through the air and a sudden flash of lightning.

"Even if I tell you now, no one will believe it, right?"

His five fingers caused the water to surge, and then... he grasped the suddenly attacking rapier, sank his wrist downward, and the water flowed downward, barely blocking the special bullet.

"…You've become much stronger, Elini."

Xiwang praised like this.

"You have become weaker, Herrscher."

Seeing that her attack was stopped again, Elini was not angry. She just responded calmly. She glanced at Eden who was subconsciously protected by Xiwang behind her, and then moved her gaze back to Xiwang in front of her. Her increasingly sharp eyes were filled with some disgust and aversion.

"Is it so fun to provoke and disgust us by wearing human skin?"

"No, Elini..."

"Yeah, it's quite interesting."

Without giving Eden or Alicia much time to explain, Xi Wang responded with a smile as he watched Elini quickly distance herself from him, trying to find an opportunity to hit him again.

"If you can keep believing this, it means I am very successful."

"what?"

Elini didn't quite understand what he meant.

"It just so happens that it doesn't seem appropriate to continue to be disturbed by you."

Xi Wang just talked to himself.

"Besides, you should go back and take a look. Otherwise... you will all be wiped out. By then, even if you defeat me, it will be useless. Or do you really want to whisper to the endless sea when you return victoriously, "What have I protected?"

"Lots of nonsense."

Elini frowned and accused, while raising her sword and setting up her hand cannon. The "Blank Key" on her body flashed a little light... However, before she could make any further moves, the water that suddenly appeared enveloped her.

"what?!"

Her eyes focused, and she instantly activated the power of the "Blank Key" to separate the surrounding water. At the same time, she moved at a speed that was imperceptible to the naked eye, trying to find a safer place... But the water followed her like a thorn in her flesh, and no matter how fast it moved, it still followed her.

"Really? I've said it several times..."

Xiwang's voice floated over gently.

“Don’t forget, and never forget, that you are in a place full of water, a world that is enveloped and surrounded by water and is in constant circulation.”

"As long as you can't get rid of your dependence on water one day, don't even mention things like defeating me."

"Okay, it's time to move on to the [Next Act]... We're getting close to the [End Act], so we can't let this slide, everyone~"

Xi Wang said this with a smile.

"So……"

Xi Wang raised his hand again, and at this moment, a paintbrush appeared in his hand. It seemed to be exactly the same as the one held by Grayxiu before... Wait a minute? !

"See you later, both of you."

Without giving them more time to react, he held the paintbrush and lightly "painted" in mid-air. Their figures disappeared and were forced into the "painting"... and when they walked out of the "painting" again, they would find that they were no longer in the original place.

At that time, they had no choice but to choose to "go home" to check the situation... After all, the current condition of the "Fire Moth" was not good, right?

"...Really, Xiwang, you are too willful."

Eden found that he had no way to get a word in, and only now could he sigh with a hint of helplessness.

"If this continues, they will definitely be very sad, whether it's Ellie, Elini... or others."

"Yeah, I know."

Towards Eden, to this lover of hers who had been recognized by her "blood relatives" and "mother", Xiwang's tone had always been so light and gentle, allowing her to always remember the past...but the ending of "that time", although not bad, was not too good either.

After all, "that time", even though they were still with each other and dependent on each other in the end, but... no matter what, Xi Wang was still "hurt".

This is a fact that has already happened and cannot be changed.

"So, let's just consider this as my [revenge]... After all, it would be too much for me to bear the pain of the "past" alone."

Xi Wang smiled and said something that seemed very bad without any psychological burden.

"But... I can assure you, Eden."

Xi Wang spoke so gently, like water and like wind.

“In the end, it will be good.”

“In the end, everything will [pay off].”

"...It seems that what Ellie did at the beginning made you very angry."

Eden stared at Xiwang for a long time, but in the end he could only smile helplessly and said with a sigh.

"I don't deny that, okay?"

Xi Wang tilted his head and glanced unconsciously downward, as if he was recalling something.

"But, that's all in the past. There's no point dwelling on it... Now, I'm just taking a small vengeance, right?"

"If Ellie remembers, she will apologize to you."

"I don't need that."

Xiwang's tone became a little calmer, and he seemed to dislike what Yiden said.

"Everything that happened in the past has accumulated to make me who I am now... Therefore, I don't need anyone to express regret for the past. That kind of thing is useless."

“Instead of worrying about those things, it is better to think about what to do next and how to do better.”

“Only in this way can what I am doing now and the efforts I will make in the future seem more valuable and meaningful.”

"In order to achieve that [better future], that [better ending], in order to change more things, we need everyone's joint efforts. What I can do alone is still too little."

Xi Wang lowered her eyelids slightly and spoke softly.

"Until then, I will keep working hard."

"Well, I believe you."

Eden just smiled, a gentle smile, and nodded. At the same time, he stretched out his hands, gently held his hands, held them in his palms, gave him some of his own warmth, agreed with him, and encouraged him.

"Thank you."

Xiwang said sincerely.

"Okay, I won't say anything more to you about this matter. I will also try my best to help you with matters concerning Ellie, but... before that, do you have anything else to give me?"

Eden blinked and asked in a slightly light tone... At this moment, she seemed to have returned to the beginning, to "that time".

They have known each other since their student days, and then ascended into space together, shone together, relied on each other, and illuminated each other, becoming the world's famous "twin stars"... Even if it is just a memory, even now, Eden still misses that time and hopes that time can stop at that moment.

But she also knew that they had to move forward, and could only move forward... Being too attached to the "past" would only make all his efforts go to waste.

Move forward, keep moving forward, and keep moving forward, for...that [better ending].

But it doesn't matter...from now on, they will still be with each other and depend on each other.

because……

"Discovered?"

Xi Wang also put away his previous serious expression, and instead returned to being light and gentle, just like before, just like at that time.

...Sure enough, he is still himself and has never changed.

"Hehe... Since I saw you again, you have been keeping one hand behind your back, and no matter what happened, you didn't show any intention of taking it out... Plus, we were so close, and there was the influence of "thoughts"... Even if I am stupid, I can guess it, right?"

Eden covered his mouth and smiled, then reminded softly.

"Besides, Dr. Mobius has been bragging about this to me since I woke up... Even I would be a little jealous and a little anxious, right?"

"And if I must say it..."

Eden was silent for a while, her eyes drooped slightly, her fingertips gently brushed the ends of her knuckles, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, with a smile of joy and pride... She seemed to be thinking of a scene from the past.

"I was the one who got it first, wasn't I?"

“It’s just that there is no real thing.”

"So... take it out, honey?"

At the end, Eden took a rare "big step" and used an exceptionally intimate name.

"Haha... sometimes I have to sigh, under the influence of "thoughts", there are no surprises..."

Xi Wang sighed, moved his hands, which had been behind his back, back in front of him, moved his fingertips slightly, and turned out the "ring" hidden in the palm of his hand.

"So……"

"Okay, no need to say so much."

Eden spoke up.

"I agree."

Take half a step forward, just like you did in the beginning, and try your best to take the initiative in the relationship.

"I am willing."

There is no need to ask more questions, no need for any more issues, just give the answer directly.

"I love you."

She ignored the exclamations from other people in her "thoughts", nor did she have to pay attention to the angry remarks from Mebius... Compared to scientists like her who were obsessed with their own wishes and the pursuit of the "evolution" of the world, she, who had had a "relationship" with Xi Wang for the longest time, understood better what to say and what to express at this time.

...No, in fact, this is just to make up for the wish that was not fulfilled before, just to fulfill what I couldn't do "that time".

But...it doesn't matter.