My sister is Luna

"Master, is he really capable? I communicated with him spiritually for a moment."

Zhong Kui gazed at the floating core of the ark, and as the [door] slowly closed, he spoke without any emotion.

“I don’t know, but he has the qualifications…and he’s the only one.”

"I look forward to...those with extraordinary hearts..."

"After more than three thousand years, has it finally appeared...?"

A clear and melodious voice slowly rose, as if it came from the endless void, inspiring a sense of awe in those who heard it, and echoing in the dark space where only red and blue lights flickered.

……

late at night.

After parting ways with Yao Tian and the others, Cain returned to the small courtyard.

"Wan'er isn't here? Well, with such a huge commotion on the entire Ark, it would be strange if she didn't get up and move around." Cain looked at the empty courtyard and rooms.

"A lot happened today, let me calm down and sort things out..." Cain lay on the bed.

The core storyline of Ark begins... Nuwa... Yaotian disbands... After spending a long time together, Ming Shiyin understands that Gongsun Li and the others are kind and chivalrous people. Because of the path and camp he has chosen, they may be a burden or even an obstacle to Ming Shiyin. However, a new Yaotian has been established. I wonder if it will give Ming Shiyin a chance to turn over a new leaf.

Cain sighed inwardly.

I'll go to Jixia these next couple of days to cure my illness as soon as possible, then bring my sister and parents here, and then go to the various wonders to find the key to unlock the Ark's core... and there's also the matter of Milady...

Thinking this, Cain closed his eyes wearily.

"Where have you been!" A loud, anxious voice suddenly rang in Cain's ears, instantly shattering the silence in the room.

The ground suddenly began to shake, leaving the two of them momentarily at a loss.

"Rumble--"

The earth outside began to sink, and Ark Chang'an returned to its urban form, only with some scars, revealing its true nature and mystery to the world.

"Oh, it's Wan'er, you're back." Cain smiled easily.

"You went out during curfew, didn't you? What did you do there?" Shangguan Wan'er questioned as soon as she walked in, her face full of anger.

"Sorry, I had to go out to take care of something, so..." Cain didn't know where to begin and could only give a vague answer.

"Can you tell me?"

"..." Cain fell silent.

"I know you may not want to involve me, but at least let me know why things have turned out this way." Shangguan Wan'er grasped Cain's hand, looking sincerely into his eyes, her gaze filled with concern.

"Alright..." Seeing Shangguan Wan'er's determined eyes, Cain gave up.

So Cain told Shangguan Wan'er about encountering Zhong Kui and the opening of the door, and also told Ming Shiyin that he seemed to have left Chang'an City. However, the Yaotian people did not tell her, after all, it was a "family matter" and family scandals should not be aired in public.

"I never expected something this big to happen. And don't sneak out during curfew again next time."

Shangguan Wan'er, who was familiar with the situation, said this with a hint of worry and warning in her tone.

"At least... at least you should have told me." Seemingly reluctant to be too harsh on Cain, Shangguan Wan'er said with a guilty pout.

“…I’m leaving the day after tomorrow, and there may not be a next time,” Cain said with a wry smile.

"Is that so..." Shangguan Wan'er felt a pang of bitterness in her heart, as if something important was about to leave her.

……

Dawn breaks.

Cain arrived at Milady's location.

"crunch-"

The wooden door was opened by a small mechanical servant.

"You actually came to find me on your own initiative, have you already made up your mind?" Milady was already sitting elegantly in the courtyard, waiting for him.

“That’s right, I’ve already made up my mind. I came to say goodbye to you,” Cain nodded and said. At the same time, he seemed to hear the “click” of machinery again.

"Hmm, very good. Then come back to Haidu with me... wait, what? Say goodbye?"

Milady nodded in satisfaction, but soon she sensed something was wrong. Her eyes widened in panic, and she questioned Cain.

Although her face appeared calm and composed, her grip on her cane tightened involuntarily, revealing her inner excitement.

“Yes, I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to Jixia. I can’t go back to Haidu right now, not only because of my health but also because of what’s happening. I have to do it, to fight for the future.” Cain took a deep breath and said firmly.

So... I'm sorry.

"Why is it like this again? Are you leaving me again? I love you so much." Milady's lips trembled, her voice filled with pain and resentment.

"Don't say the word 'love' so easily. Do you really know if the feelings you have for me are love?" Cain looked very seriously into Milady's eyes.

"I...I don't know, but at least I think this is love."

Milady hesitated for a moment before speaking. She thought it was more of a possessive desire, although possessiveness can be a form of love to some extent, but it was closer to the possessiveness of objects.

"Then do you love me?" Milady asked.

"I do not know."

To be honest, Cain's feelings for Milady were complicated. If he were to rank love in his heart, his sister would be number one, followed by Milady, Mulan, Shangguan Wan'er, and Wu Zetian. He couldn't bring himself to say it, nor did he dare to agree rashly, for fear that his sister wouldn't like it.

"Damn family customs...!" Cain thought firmly. "No, it's just about maintaining a harmonious family relationship!"

“Since…we don’t know either, let’s find out more about it,” Milady suddenly said with a triumphant smile.

"In-depth understanding? How in-depth understanding?" Cain asked, puzzled.

“Let’s go to the room first and get to know each other slowly,” Milady said with a smile, taking Cain’s hand and leading him into the room.

"Okay, okay."

Cain, seeing Milady's enigmatic smile, seemed to have considered a possibility and swallowed hard. He then obediently followed Milady into the room. The mechanical servant glanced around mysteriously before closing the wooden door...

“Come, Cain, get to know me, get to know how much I love you!” Milady said with open arms, as majestic as a queen.

“Look at these screens, they record everything about you. I watch you every day, but of course I respect your privacy. I can only see you on every route I take and outside your residence.”

The room was filled with sophisticated machinery, surrounded by six huge screens.

"Yes, is that so?" Cain seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He knew that Milady was monitoring him, but he had some reservations about the in-depth understanding he had just gained, as it seemed quite different from what he had imagined.

“Of course, that’s not enough,” Milady said again.

"It's not enough to just watch over you; I also need to protect you. I've modified the area three meters underground within this courtyard, constantly creating various types of mechanical servants. Whenever I see you in real danger, I'll provide support and cover for you immediately. I've always been silently protecting you and loving you from behind."

Milady opened the door to the basement, where she could see various machines in operation and mechanical servants arranged in an orderly fashion.

Cain was shocked; he hadn't expected Milady to be so powerful.

No wonder I could hear the clicking sound of machinery both times I went to her yard; she had actually renovated it. It was terrifying.

Cain suddenly realized.

"Now that you know me well, it's my turn to know you."

"Me?" Cain asked, somewhat expectantly.

“I will go to Jixia with you. I want to get to know you better on this journey,” Milady said seriously.

"Huh?! Aren't you going back to Haidu? Is it really okay not to manage it?" Cain was surprised, not expecting Milady to say that.

"Don't worry, they will definitely find someone to replace me. Maybe it will be that guy Finch who takes over. He is still capable of managing Haidu well."

……