Back to the Future 1999: Raining at the Same Time

"Mr. Chenxi, are you awake?"

It was a woman's voice, but it didn't sound like Arcana's. It didn't ring true through the door, though. Chen Xi rubbed his chest with a slight trepidation, feeling fortunate the person hadn't opened the door directly, otherwise his plan might have been ruined before it even began.

Clearing his throat, Chen Xi responded:

"Is there a problem?"

In those few words, there was a kind of inexplicable dignity of a superior?

Chen Xi figured it wasn't Arcana standing outside the door, and since he was a pure-blooded mystic, he knew he could easily become a senior member of the Hand of Reshaping. So he just started to act tough. This idiot, if he didn't act tough now, when would he?

"Ms. Arcana asked me to take you to the dining hall. She said she had something to discuss."

Chen Xi put on the Daowu Anma, put it on his waist, solemnly adjusted his clothes, and opened the door after making sure that everything was safe.

"Let's go. I have something to ask you...Ah~~~~! Arcana! Why are you here?!"

"Well, my child. This is the second time you've asked this question. This is the Hand of Reshaping, so I'm here. But why do you look so surprised?"

There was a playful smile on Arcana's lips.

"No, nothing...it's just that why are you here? The voice I heard in the room was clearly not yours."

Chen Xi changed his attitude in an instant, but judging from the curve of Arcana's mouth, she didn't seem angry, and was even in a good mood.

"Haha, that was just a little prank. Did it scare you?"

The gentle and joking tone, coupled with Arcana's smile under the dim light, was truly beautiful at that moment.

So far, the impression Arcana has given Chen Xi is completely different from the one in the plot. If he really came here without knowing anything, he might have fallen for him at this moment.

Chen Xi tilted her head slightly to one side, quietly smoothing the blush from her face, praying that Arcana wouldn't see her in such dim light. But with the doting smile on Arcana's face, it seemed impossible.

"It's just a trick to coax a child. Tell me what you want from me."

Although he had lost face, Chen Xi still had to be tough. However, even he himself did not notice that this angry remark had once again teased him.

"Oh, don't be anxious, my child. Haven't you eaten for a long time? We have plenty of time at the table."

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"It seems that our Mr. Chen Xi doesn't have much appetite."

Arcana still had that smiling expression on her face, which made Chen Xi wonder if she had set this expression as her default.

Chen Xi randomly stirred the sauce in front of him, successfully making it look even less appetizing.

Logically speaking, after such a fierce battle, Chen Xi's body should be craving food. However, when the food was actually served, the invisible pressure of eating something different from the usual taste still made Chen Xi's breathing difficult, making it difficult to swallow. In the end, he simply put down his knife and fork, letting them make a harsh noise on the plate.

However, this behavior, which was like a child throwing a tantrum, failed to elicit any reaction from the person across the table.

"What do you want to ask me? Or what is my value? What do you need from me?"

Chen Xi slumped in the chair, completely disfigured, looking like he was ready to be killed or tortured at will.

"You're smart, that's good."

Arcana rested her chin on her crossed hands, her captivating golden eyes seeming to see through everything about Chen Xi. A serious expression finally appeared on her face.

"Mystic."

"We are abandoned by the 'rules' of this world, just as we are born so... so mysterious... so marginal."

"When your friends found out you were a mystic, they looked down on you, just like they would a rag for cleaning a sewer."

"Even though you've worked together for such a long time."

Chen Xi's fists gradually clenched.

"Your golden mysticism, your golden blood, your flesh and blood, at least part of it belongs to us."

Arcana left his seat, strolled to Chen Xi's side, reached out and lifted Chen Xi's chin, forcing Chen Xi's lowered head to look directly into his eyes.

Seeing the panic and confusion in Chen Xi's eyes, Arcana let go of his hand with satisfaction, but still held Chen Xi's head stubbornly tilted to the side.

"Daniel is just an ordinary person who was deceived by prejudice and ignorance. I hope you can treat him well."

"I am willing to join the Hand of Reshaping and cooperate with your research on heavy rain and your plans..."

"Yeah, that's good. But let me correct one thing, it's us."

"Do you need me to show you around the Hand of Reshaping? Our scientific researchers will surely be quite interested in your flesh and blood. Oh, of course, just a moderate amount."

Oh, another one who is greedy for my body.

"Thank you, but could you take me to the training grounds afterwards? I'd like to practice my mystical arts."

"Hmm, your mystical arts. I'm really looking forward to it. May I observe?"

"up to you!"

Although Chen Xi didn't want Arcana to be around, as it would increase the risk of being exposed, he was on someone else's territory, so he couldn't be too presumptuous.

Arcana put one hand on his chest and lowered his head slightly to express his gratitude, then led Chen Xi out of the restaurant.