The moment Icetis opened her mouth, I finally understood why she had pulled me out in such a hurry. I had been troubled by a bunch of trivial matters regarding the startup terminal and the imminent Cataclysm for the past two days. This female pervert probably thought that I needed some guidance …
It wasn't strange for her to think that way. After all, it was true that I had been a little annoyed these days. There had been no progress in the repair of the startup terminal, there had been no news about our homeworld, and the Cataclysm was approaching. The experts of the three races had yet to come up with anything that could be considered "results". Everything seemed to have stagnated. We were at the same spot, waiting for the Cataclysm to press down on us bit by bit. Who wouldn't be depressed?
Every time I encountered such a situation, Icetis would stand up and become the guide to help me clear the fog. Although I didn't want to admit that this female pervert had such a great and honorable side, it was the truth. I had received guidance from her over the past few years. Although her temper was a little hard to describe, this female pervert had used her rich experience and wisdom that ordinary people couldn't compare to to to help me out more than once. Even though the way she spoke was full of pervert habits, the things that she said were always full of weight. Sandora's wisdom was good at fighting, Halland's wisdom was good at strategy, and Belavilla's sharpness had long been polished. The remaining two seniors of my Void race could only give me some guidance in an extremely rare situation. Looking at the large number of old foxes around me who had lived many times longer than the history of the universe, only Icetis could be called a "good teacher" for me over the past few years … It was a pity that she was a pervert.
I was a little touched, but this time I really felt that Sis Bing was a little oversensitive. "It's okay. My mentality is still good. The current situation is indeed a little worrying … But didn't Tawil say that the Cataclysm will happen a few hundred years later? We have just made the beginning of repairing the startup terminal. We have plenty of time in the future. It's still too early to despair now."
"Mm, you have thought it through, but it's a pity that it's useless just thinking it through," Sis Bing pouted and leaned inelegantly on the bench. She bent one of her long legs and stepped on the bench. "You've been studying the startup terminal for the past two days."
I scratched my chin awkwardly. "… It's that serious? Oh, you pulled me out to talk to me. I already know. Thank you. I don't know how many times I've made you worry. "
"What does it have to do with me that you're mentally ill?" Even though she was exposed, Icetis still covered it up rudely like before. "I just want to remind you occasionally. After all, no matter how awesome you are, that's all in the future. So far, I can still crush you with my life experience. I'm not good at talking in a mushy way, and I don't like talking in a soft and gentle way, so I'll just be straightforward. You have to realize that you're not alone … "
"I know, I'm a Void Creature, not a human in the first place — although I always thought I was a human."
Icetis glared at him fiercely, "Why haven't you changed your bad habit after so many years? Can you not interrupt me when I'm speaking in such a serious manner? If there's a next time, I'll definitely fall out with you on the premise that I can beat you! "
I was speechless. I felt that this big sister had said something inappropriate just now, but it was only at this moment that the idiot pointed it out.
"You're not alone — this is a quantifier!" Icetis turned her head and her voice finally slowed down. "Your attitude and behavior doesn't only affect yourself, nor does it only affect the small circle around you. I know that the difficulties in starting up the project are really stressful. Even Sandora has been spending a lot of time at the research center these days — but you shouldn't be suppressed along with them. Besides, even Sandora isn't completely focused on the project. Just now, she was still discussing the matter of adding concentrated sulfuric acid to the tofu pudding. Princess Zhan Ge is still entertaining, but you're just a half-baked emperor who has to personally attend to everything and love the people as if you're ready to die at any moment. Is there a need for that? "
I felt that if I didn't speak up, I would really be scolded to death by this female pervert. I could only raise my hand carefully, "Erm, don't make it sound so serious … I'll accept it if you say that I'm half-baked, but when did I become so busy that I'm about to die?"
"That's because you didn't pay attention," Icetis snorted. "Do you still remember what I told you about the Way of the King? The Way of the King that suits you doesn't have to personally attend to everything because you don't have that ability — your Way of the King should be that of a navigator. You just have to maintain an optimistic attitude as you move forward, and leave the worries to others. You need to have a good attitude, not panic when encountering problems, perseverance, and create an atmosphere around you that never feels hopeless. This way, the people around you can spread this atmosphere, so that your … Oh, it's our Empire now, so that our Empire can also move forward in this atmosphere. If even you lose confidence and frown all day long, how can you expect your subordinates to be spirited? The Shiring Apostles aren't easily affected by emotions, but they aren't stupid. A good environment and an optimistic leader are always important. " At the end, Icetis nodded forcefully, "In conclusion, your Way of the King is the mascot route …"
The corner of my eyes twitched, "What you said at the beginning was pretty good. If there wasn't a conclusion at the end, I would have taken out my notebook to write it down."
"Anyway, it basically means the same thing," Sister Bing waved her hand, "You have been feeling gloomy recently. Although the symptoms are mild and the others in the family haven't noticed it yet, I feel that there is a need to remind you now. It might be too late to mention it when your mind is completely immersed in it. Don't worry too much about the startup. Things will get better eventually. Plus, to be honest, you don't understand those reports … Don't show that expression. You really don't understand. It's strenuous for me to even look at them. Plus, I noticed that you only look at the title and conclusion every time. "
I couldn't nod or shake my head. In the end, I could only laugh awkwardly, "Hehe … Okay, you win. I have been under a lot of pressure recently, but don't worry, I can adjust myself in a matter of minutes. It's not like you don't know that my nerves are as stable as a special material. But speaking of which, I didn't expect you to be such a sensitive person. I only put in a little bit of effort at work and even Sandora and the others didn't notice. You actually noticed it and even specially came to talk to me … It's quite touching. "
"Of course, no matter what, I am an enchanting nightingale … If you dare to say no, I will give you a hard time. Do you believe that?" Icetis casually clenched her fist and created an air explosion. Then, she shook her head, "Actually, it's not that I am sensitive or anything. It's just that I happened to see that doll girl standing at the door of your study room. She wanted to go in but didn't dare to. It made my heart ache. You are a Holy Father, but you are so busy with work that you have alienated your daughter to this extent. I would be blind if I couldn't tell."
I felt my face twitch, "Huh? So, that's how you think I am in a bad mood recently? "
"What else can you do?" Icetis frowned, "You don't even care about your daughter. Isn't the situation serious?"
I thought about it and decided to tell the truth, "… Do you know why that girl became like this today?"
Icetis shook her head, but her expression seemed to have changed.
"Because she didn't sleep last night and caused trouble all night. In the end, she tied me to the bed with a bedsheet and locked Jingle in her box. I decided to fine her with half a month's worth of pocket money. That's all."
Sis Bing's expression instantly became interesting. It was an expression that said, "I came to save the world and thought that you had encountered a huge setback in your life, but it turns out that you are just fighting with a naughty child." She opened her mouth and finally said, "That's all?"
"Of course that's all." I shrugged, "No matter how hard it is, it can't be for the children. Look at me, no matter how busy I am at work, when have I neglected the naughty children at home? Unless they want to die. Look at me, I don't even bear to say anything harsh to them … "
Sis Bing took a deep breath, and the oxygen level in the surrounding air seemed to have dropped a lot. "Tsk. So, this is what you and your son were talking about? That doll girl looked at the study room with a face full of resentment. I thought you were finally on the path of 'a career-type father is busy with work and neglects his family, causing the children to lack fatherly love and enter the rebellious phase early'! I was so nervous for the entire afternoon! "
"Rebellious phase? That naughty child has been rebellious since the day I met her. She will be rebellious for the rest of her life with that bad temper of hers! "I pouted," Also, where did you get such a weird idea from? Why does it sound so familiar to me … "
Icetis slapped the bench with a pained expression, "Please don't say it. I have watched too many public service announcements these two days, okay?"
I could only chuckle dryly and try my best not to let this female pervert get too embarrassed and hurt someone. However, to be honest, I was quite touched. Misunderstandings were just misunderstandings, but Icetis's intentions were real.
"You have a weird smile." Icetis was usually carefree, but when she was sensitive, she didn't seem like a female pervert at all. The moment my expression changed, she immediately looked over in confusion.
"Nothing, I just want to thank you for your concern." I lifted the corner of my lips, "Don't look like that. I haven't been in a good mood for the past two days … Although it's different from what you imagined, the startup issue really gave me a lot of pressure."
Bryndis lowered her eyes and said, "Did I accidentally cheer you up?"
I only smiled and didn't say anything. I just quietly watched the pedestrians on the road with Icetis. Seeing that the sky was getting dark, just as I was about to get up and call Sis Bing home, she suddenly sighed, "Do you see the pedestrians on the road?"
"Ugh, I see them. What's the problem?"
"It's good to not know anything. Ignorance is a blessing," Bryndis said in a rare emotional tone. Her eyes looked into the distance without focus as if she had seen through the ups and downs of the entire world in an instant. "Look, they are busy spending every day, immersed in their daily necessities and short lives. No one knows that something called the Void Cataclysm is slowly approaching all the worlds of Order. They don't feel anything about the end of the world. 'The End of the Universe' is a concept that is so far away that it is completely unimaginable in the hearts of everyone except the lunatics. No one knows that the Great Cataclysm will happen in a few hundred years at the latest. The glorious civilization that they created, the magnificent history, everything that they value as treasures, even the entire universe, will be destroyed in a single return to zero reaction. Of course, the premise is that we fail. "
I looked at Icetis in surprise. I didn't know why she would suddenly mention this. It didn't sound optimistic and it didn't match this female pervert's usual carefree style.
"Don't look at me like that. I actually have a very emotional side," Icetis smiled, "Look at what's in front of you. Don't you think so? Ignorance is bliss. To most mortals with short lifespans, even the end of the world in a few hundred years is meaningless to them. However, we can't think like that. Regardless of Star Field, Huron or Schilling, we are at the top and know a lot of things. We have to bear the responsibility that comes with it. That's why I envy them sometimes … It's great that we don't have to care about anything. There's a bunch of Gods saving the world from a place that we can't see. However, we can only think like that occasionally. If my dad were to find out about this, he would definitely hang me up and beat me for at least three days. You have to keep this a secret for me. "
I looked at Icetis in surprise. Then, I smiled and nodded, "Alright, alright, alright. I got it. Even the carefree Big Sis can have negative moments. I will definitely keep this a secret for you. To be honest, I am a little happy now. Knowing that even a special being like you would be depressed makes me feel better. "
"It's just to make you feel better … Forget it. Just pretend that you didn't hear it." Icetis waved her hand, "I am not being negative. It's just that I will occasionally express my feelings. Gods are the most responsible beings in the world. However, you have to allow us to grumble after work, right? Also, you have become a God. Mm, the leader of the Gods. "
At that moment, the sky had already turned completely dark. We had spent quite some time outside with Icetis. I thought that if I didn't return, Sandora would go crazy from hunger (She would try her best to wait for me to return before starting the meal). Thus, I extended my hand to Icetis, "Let's go. Let's go before Sandora leads her troops to catch us in the act."
Icetis grabbed my hand and stood up. Suddenly, she thought seriously, "Chen, do you think that the success rate of us eloping now will be very high?"
I was speechless, "…" What is this female pervert's brain made of?!
However, before I could say anything, an emergency message from the City of Shadows resounded in my head, "Your Majesty! This is the research center. We have found a replacement for the core of the startup terminal! "
It was Tawil's voice.
This sudden news stunned me on the spot. Icetis couldn't help but wave her hand in front of my eyes, "What's wrong? Are you overjoyed that I am going to elope with you? F * ck, don't take it seriously. If Sandora were to chase after you, she would kill you … "
I almost didn't hear what Icetis was saying. It took me a while to come back to my senses from the shocking news. Then, I looked at Sister Bing in front of me. I didn't know why, but I picked her up and spun her around three times, "The startup terminal is found! You are my lucky star! "
"Wow, you are crazy — —" Icetis wanted to punch me subconsciously, but she came back to her senses halfway. She stared at me, "Wait, what did you just say?"
Only then did I realize that I had acted out of my mind. I quickly put this ferocious female pervert on the ground. The first thing I did was to maintain a distance of at least five meters from her and observe the situation carefully, "That … First, promise not to use any cruel weapons like the meteor hammer on me …"
Seeing that Icetis really didn't have any intention of taking revenge, I smiled sheepishly and moved closer to her, "The core of the startup terminal is found."
This shocking news made us not waste any more time. We immediately rushed home. The moment I entered the door, I saw that Sandora was already prepared and waiting for me. Beside her stood Xiaoxue and Lin Xue, the mother and daughter. The latter sized me up and down with Icetis, then nodded seriously, "Mm, the two of them eloped and came back …"
I went forward and flicked Missy's head, "Stop fooling around."
Xiaoxue was also sizing us up, but this naughty child only wrinkled her nose and made a funny face. At least she didn't court death.
"I also received news from Tawil. We will eat dinner later and go check out the situation first," Sandora waved her hand and opened a teleportation door to the City of Shadows. She looked like she was going to move quickly, "Xiaoxue and Lin Xue are going to follow us. They want to test whether the 'alternative plan' that Tawil mentioned is feasible or not."
"I will go and take a look too," Icetis said, not treating herself as an outsider (although she really wasn't an outsider). She didn't forget to pull on the military uniform that she was wearing, "No matter what, I am still a high-ranking officer …"
"Just don't mess around," Sandora nodded and walked into the teleportation door first.
In the blink of an eye, we had already arrived at the research center of the City of Shadows. The teleportation point wasn't on the surface of the research center, but in an empty, dark space. This was the expanded space of a certain 'Ultra Laboratory'. The coordinates that Tawil had given us were directly to the laboratory. Has she already started to test the feasibility of the alternative plan?
In the boundless, dark space, there was a large building that served as an experimental facility floating in the air. We were standing on an open alloy platform that was shrouded in a layer of atmosphere. In front of us were rows of data terminals that had already been activated. The frequently refreshed data stream indicated that a certain test had already begun. Tawil's real body stood in front of us, looking excited, "Your Majesties, and all the officers, it seems that the problem with the startup terminal will be solved soon!"
It was rare for me to see such undisguised excitement on the face of this mature and calm scientist. It seemed that the problem with the startup terminal had been stressful for the past few days. Now that there was a sudden development, she couldn't stay calm anymore. Sandora raised her head to look at the situation in the experimental field. She suddenly noticed something and her expression became strange, "Erm … This is your solution?"
I lifted my head and was stunned as well. "This is what it is?!"
There was a huge, strange thing floating quietly in the experimental field. It was completely black and looked unremarkable. It looked like a few half-melted ice cream balls stacked on top of each other. It looked very familiar …
It was just as Lin Xue had said. The solution was right under our noses!
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