eurekapd Chapter 123: We can only... face it head-on.
Chapter 123: We can only... face it head-on.
Kafka felt like she was going crazy.
Yes.
She couldn't accept Lu Li's death, couldn't accept that he sacrificed himself to "save" her.
But she found it even more unacceptable.
In a corner unknown to himself, he shared that unique tenderness with others!
That belongs to her!
It belongs to her alone!
"So what?" Walter adjusted his glasses, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. "The celestial screen is playing the past."
"And Lu Li is now a member of our Star Train family."
"Family?" Kafka exclaimed as if she'd heard the funniest joke in the world. "He's mine!"
"From head to toe, inside and out, it's all mine!"
"you……"
Himeko wanted to say something more, but Lu Li stopped her.
"Himeko-nee, Mr. Welt, let me do it."
Lu Li sighed and stood up from the sofa.
he knows.
There's really no escaping what's happening today.
Since there's no way to avoid it... then we have no choice but to face it head-on.
He walked up to Kafka and looked into her eyes, which were red with jealousy and anger, and felt a sense of helplessness.
"Big sister, what exactly do you want?" Lu Li shrugged, looking utterly dejected. "I already told you, that person in the sky isn't me."
"And it's not just him, it's also [Lu Li] whom you know."
"I have evidence... although I can't give you that evidence, I'm sure it's true."
Lu Li does indeed have evidence.
And the evidence... is, of course, that he traveled from another time.
Since he traveled from another time, he also has memories from before he traveled.
Those two [Lu Li] figures in the sky couldn't possibly be him.
It's impossible that he traveled to this world before, then traveled back, and then traveled back again, right?
Why are you jumping around like that?
It's not like I opened a VIP account at the Dimensional Administration Bureau...
Lu Li said helplessly, "Even if I have to back down... yes, they might indeed be my past lives."
"But even if it were true, he and I are not the same person. I think you should understand that."
"You're still lying to me." Kaffa's eyes grew even colder.
"I'm not lying to you!" Lu Li raised his voice. "If I were lying, may I... may I drink Sister Ji's coffee every day!"
The words had just left his mouth.
A cold gaze pierced straight through the back of his head.
Lu Li's neck stiffened, and he dared not turn around.
Oh no, I said the wrong thing again.
"Pfft."
Just then, Kafka suddenly laughed.
Seeing Lu Li's discomfiture, her anger inexplicably dissipated by more than half.
She reached out and gently stroked Lu Li's cheek.
The movements were as gentle as if caressing a rare treasure.
"Ah Li, you're still so adorable."
"The way he lies is exactly the same as before."
Lu Li: "..."
No.
Sister, is something wrong with you?
Is what I'm doing a lie?
I'm stating the facts!
"But it's okay." Kafka's fingers gently traced his lips.
"No matter how many 'pasts' you have, no matter how many 'good sisters' you've met."
"In the end, as long as you're mine—you can only be mine."
"This time, I will absolutely not let go again."
After saying that, she withdrew her hand and turned her gaze back to the sky.
It was as if she wasn't the one who had just lost control.
Looking at Kafka's profile, which had regained its composure.
Lu Li: "..."
No, I really can't explain it.
Lu Li felt a little frantic.
Why are you still acting like this after all this has been said?
He genuinely didn't know how to respond.
Lu Li felt that he might, probably, seemingly... really had gotten himself into a huge mess.
……
The scene in the sky finally lit up again.
The Immortal Boat of Luofu, the Divine Strategy Palace.
General Teng Xiao, clad in silver armor, stood before the sand table, solemnly deploying tactics.
The bountiful legion led by "Shuhu" has already besieged the city, and a fierce battle is inevitable.
"In this operation, I, the general, will personally lead my personal guards to confront the enemy head-on and hold them back."
Teng Xiao's voice was powerful and resonant, echoing throughout the hall.
"Jingyuan, Danfeng, Jingliu, Yingxing, Baiheng, and Luli."
His gaze swept over the six people below, his eyes filled with trust and expectation.
"You six are responsible for leading the Cloud Cavalry to wipe out the remaining abundant scum on the battlefield, creating an opportunity for this general!"
"Yes!" the five answered in unison, their momentum unstoppable.
Only Lu Li seemed lost in thought.
Seeing everyone looking at him, he realized what was happening and weakly raised his hand, saying "Mmm".
General Teng Xiao's forehead twitched, but he ultimately held back from retaliating.
no way.
This guy was brought by Jingliu, and his strength is indeed unfathomable.
Although he does look like he deserves a beating...
After the deployment was completed, Lu Li and his six companions walked out of the conference room.
Before leaving the conference room, Lu Li turned back to look at Teng Xiao, who was looking at the star map.
Seemingly noticing Lu Li's gaze, Teng Xiao looked up, somewhat puzzled, "What's wrong, Lu Li? Is there something else?"
Lu Li hesitated for a moment: "Um, old man, that's an envoy, aren't you afraid?"
Teng Xiao was speechless.
Old man...On Luofu, only Lu Li dares to call him that.
but.
Are you scared...?
Teng Xiao smiled and said, "I'm afraid, of course I'm afraid. After all, that's a genuine envoy."
"However..." Teng Xiao walked to the window.
"I have followed the Emperor's Bow for nearly a thousand years, experiencing countless battles, large and small, including the battle against Da Suiyang's 'Wildfire' at Suiyuan."
Everyone says I am an invincible general, a hero.
"but……"
Teng Xiao smiled as he looked down at the bustling streets of Luofu. "Actually, I just did what I was supposed to do."
Lu Li was taken aback. "The things I should do?"
"I swore to follow the Emperor's bow, and therefore I follow in His footsteps. It is my duty to pacify the remnants of the Abundant Lands."
"I am the general of Luofu, so protecting Luofu is my duty."
Teng Xiao withdrew his gaze and looked at Lu Li: "Whether or not we can do it, whether or not we are afraid."
"That's all."
Lu Li fell silent upon hearing this.
Seeing this, Teng Xiao said calmly, "Lu Li, although you have joined Jing Yuan and the others..."
"But I know you are different from them; your ambitions lie elsewhere."
Lu Li remained silent.
"Unlike me and Jingliu, protecting Luofu is neither your obligation nor your responsibility."
"But you still chose to participate in this war, so..."
Teng Xiao smiled at the silent Lu Li, "In this upcoming war, I will not, and do not intend to, ask you to do anything."
"Just do what you want to do and what you should do."
"After all, you've done enough for Luofu since you joined Jingyuan and the others."
After a moment of silence, Lu Li looked at Teng Xiao and asked, "Even if... you would die?"
Teng Xiao paused for a moment upon hearing this, then smiled helplessly, "This old man isn't that easy to die, but..."
Teng Xiao looked directly into Lu Li's eyes: "If this can pave the way for Luofu's progress..."
Even if—I will die.
Seeing Teng Xiao's determined gaze, Lu Li narrowed his eyes slightly.
He truly deserves to be called a general who left a significant mark on the history of Luofu.
...He probably already guessed something.
but……
Lu Li looked down at the black knife in the scabbard at his waist.
Something that needs to be done...
After a moment of silence.
Lu Li nodded. "Okay, I understand."