The right way to pretend to be inscrutable

After returning from the "Cultivation 283" plane, Bai Duan and Guan Wu rested for a while before they needed to start working.

The two left the room and walked towards the mission hall of the "grey space". On the way, they encountered a round, transparent gel-like object that slid silently through the metal corridor.

"What's that?" Bai Duan watched curiously as the gel ball disappeared.

"That's also a worker in the gray space, just like me." Guan Wu shrugged his shoulders.

"It - too?" Bai Duan's eyes widened in surprise.

"That's natural." Guan Wu touched Bai Duan's head, "The gray space controls tens of thousands of planes, and not all planes have humans, or in other words, the plane dominated by humans only occupies A small part. The ruler of the gray space will select suitable workers from all planes and bring them to the gray space after death, so you will see all kinds of strange intelligent creatures here, nothing surprising .”

Bai Duan nodded, barely suppressing the shock, and soon, they passed through the metal corridor and came to the mission hall located in the center of the gray space.

A huge screen hangs on the wall of the mission hall, and the screen shows two large, one small, and three circular patterns.One large circle is milky white, the other pale yellow, and the smaller circle is grayish black.The three circles are divided into countless small polygons, which look like huge honeycombs from a distance. Fortunately, Bai Duan doesn't have any intensive phobia, otherwise he would not dare to look directly at this screen.

"These three circles represent the three departments of the gray space." Pointing to the pattern displayed on the screen, Guan Wu began to introduce the rules here to Bai Duan, "The milky white circle represents the new department, and the light yellow is the dimension/ Steady Department—that is, the department we are in, and the gray and black circle represents Mie/Shibu. Each department is in charge of countless planes, and is responsible for the management and supervision of each plane. All the planes add up , just like the cells in the human body, there are newborns, matures, and olds, which are renewed and endless."

"Then your job is to enter every plane...to help people get out of trouble and achieve success?" Bai Duan blinked, recalling what Guan Wu did in the previous world.

"It looks similar on the surface, but the essence is very different-do you think we are philanthropists who help the disadvantaged?" Guan Wu smiled and shook his head, "We will choose a suitable target in the plane to negotiate, as for choosing The first is innocence, the second is that they have been treated unfairly, the third is that they have no ability or luck to change the status quo, and the fourth is that they have lost the courage and will to continue to face a difficult life. Such people will voluntarily Give up the right to use your own body, even if we possess it, we will not be implicated in karma, and in exchange, we will fulfill their wishes, protect the people they want to protect, take revenge on the existence they hate, and make them die in peace .”

Bai Duan nodded: "Then what can you get?"

"Get energy." Guan Wu smiled slightly, "We will change the miserable life of the possessor, and this changed life trajectory, as well as the butterfly effect on the surroundings, will be transformed into an invisible energy. Just like the difference in water level will generate potential energy. The larger the drop, the greater the potential energy. Similarly, the greater the change in the trajectory of life, the more successful the body, the greater the energy transformed. For example, my last task It’s just a B-level, but because it’s done so well, it has obtained the energy of A-level. These energies will be absorbed by the gray space after the mission is over, and a large part of it will become the power to support the existence of the space and maintain its operation. And a small part will belong to the taskers to improve and temper their body and spirit—you also need to undergo this kind of transformation in order to truly become a part of the gray space and be with me forever."

"So that's how it is." Bai Duan understood a little bit, and was quite eager to try, "It feels like those fast-traveling novels I've read? You transmigrated as cannon fodder supporting roles, and then helped them counterattack?"

"In the real world, where is there any distinction between protagonists and supporting roles? It's just that some people are lucky and some are unlucky." Guan Wu shook his head, "The kind of plane you mentioned with plot lines and world pillars is in the Newborn Department." He raised his finger and pointed at the milky white circle, "The newborn plane is extremely fragile and cannot be allowed to develop freely, so the mastermind in charge of the newborn department will set a plot line for it, and will also take its anger into account. The person with the deepest luck is called the "protagonist". The employees of the newborn department are also called "actors". They will play the roles in the plot line and try their best to maintain the smooth development of the plot line. After the plot, there will be a chance to transform into a mature and stable real plane that will not be easily damaged, and then enter the control of the maintenance/stabilization department and be used to generate energy."

"So, the 'actors' in the freshman department know the plot, but the maintenance/stabilization department where you belong doesn't?" Bai Duan seemed to understand.

"That's true." Guan Wu nodded, "We will only get the memory and wishes of the body. As for everything else, we still need to explore a little bit by ourselves."

"That's really troublesome..." Bai Duan looked at Chu Yao sympathetically, with a pitiful tone.

"I think it's okay, as long as you have experience, you can quickly figure things out." Guan Wu chuckled, "Actually, the 'Department of Maintenance/Stability' is not bad, although it is tricky at first, but at least it can be solved after the trouble is solved." Live a life as one likes, but the "New Department" is much more painful. Many "actors" take over supporting roles, no matter how aggrieved the process is, they have to bite the bullet and go on. The benefits are too poor. So There are often 'actors' who refuse to continue working and turn into 'destroyers', which makes the mastermind of the 'Rebirth Department' very anxious - it is said that it is currently researching artificial humans and wants to produce a batch of more obedient orders It seems that there has been a lot of success in replacing the "actors" who have their own selfishness and are not easy to be controlled by artificial humans with indifferent emotional awareness."

"What about 'Mie/Shibu'? Is it responsible for...destroying/the world?" Bai Duan looked at the gray-black circle that seemed to indicate an ominous sign.

"That's right. Some planes are no longer suitable for the survival of intelligent creatures, so they will be included in the work category of 'Mie/Shibu' and then destroyed to make room for new planes." Guan Wu nodded.

"Like...the end of the world, the zombie world, etc.?" Bai Duan asked with her head tilted - in the previous plane, Guan Wu was an internet writer by profession, and even Bai Duan had read a lot of novels. Understand a lot of messy things.

"That's not necessarily true, it depends on the specific situation." Guan Wu shrugged, "If the zombies that wiped out human beings don't have self-awareness and are just walking dead, then this plane will indeed be classified as 'destroyed/world'. , but if these zombies have intelligence and replace humans as new intelligent creatures, then this plane will still exist stably and still belong to the 'Department of Maintenance/Stability'."

"So, whether to be 'destroyed/world' mainly depends on whether there are intelligent species?" Bai Duan seemed to understand.

"It's not that simple." Guan Wu touched Bai Duan's head, "Judging whether to 'destroy/shi' is a very complicated process, with quite a few criteria. As for the specific situation, I don't know, after all, it is' Mie/Sebu' needs to be done."

After learning about the three departments of the gray space, Bai Duan's curiosity was finally satisfied.

Seeing that he didn't ask anymore, Guan Wu raised his hand and swiped in mid-air. In the next second, a transparent jellyfish-like object appeared out of thin air, and traces of machinery could be faintly seen in the body.

"Hello, Master Bai Duan, I'm Master Guan Wu's assistant 037. It's a great honor to meet you at last." The transparent jellyfish circled in front of Bai Duan, waving its slender tentacles.

Bai Duan carefully touched its cool body, his eyes sparkled: "Hello." Then, he turned his head to look at Guan Wu, and Guan Wu also introduced at the right time: "This is my assistant, responsible for helping me choose Tasks, after entering the plane, will also exist as my 'eyes', with the functions of monitoring targets, organizing data, listening to news, exchanging items, etc. "

"Sounds amazing!" Bai Duan looked at the jellyfish with burning eyes, and found that it seemed to have turned pale pink because of shyness, and became more interested. "Will I also have such an assistant?"

"Unfortunately, you didn't." Guan Wu said regretfully, he raised his hand to catch the jellyfish that was rubbing around his fingertips wrapped around the white satin, and threw it on the screen, "Start the search task."

The jellyfish is obviously very displeased with the rough actions of its master, but it has become accustomed to it.It hummed reluctantly, then stretched its body and spun around, and the transparent body also exuded magnificent brilliance.As it moved, the big screen gradually changed. The original light yellow circle lit up with different colors, including different shades of red and green.

Bai Duan looked at the jellyfish appreciatively, and then shifted his gaze to the screen after a while: "What do these colors represent?"

"The red polygon means that there is a threat to the balance and stability of the plane. The darker the color, the greater the threat. If it is not cleared in time, it may completely destroy the plane and have to be cleared by 'Mie/Shibu'." Guan Wu explained.

"Threats... like what?" Bai Duan tilted her head.

"For example, guys like you and Fatty, who mistakenly passed through the plane due to accidents." Guan Wu raised his eyebrows, "In addition to producing energy, the 'Maintenance/Stability Department' is also responsible for eliminating accidental people like you." Traveler. There are three ways to clear them, one is to eliminate him directly; Use the ability beyond this plane, and once violated, the self-destruct procedure will be triggered immediately." After a pause, Guan Wu spread his hands, "Although the rule is that we must first contact the traverser, judge its danger and then decide which method to use clear, but most people are too lazy to do these things, and directly choose the most convenient way to eliminate, so as not to leave future troubles.”

Hearing Guan Wu's words, Bai Duan shuddered belatedly: "Fortunately, I met you..."

"Yes, luckily you met me." Guan Wu nodded with a smile—but he didn't tell the truth at all.

In fact, Guan Wu also often belonged to the group of people who were eliminated directly because they were afraid of trouble.Fortunately, the timing of Bai Duan's crossing was just right. He had already dealt with all the blind people, and the mission had entered a smooth period. It was a time when he was bored, so he took the initiative to contact Bai Duan, and even picked him up later. upbringing.

——If Guan Wu was overwhelmed by the task at that time, he would definitely not have the heart to take care of Bai Duan, and just wiped out the matter, so as not to cause trouble for himself.

So, now that I think about it, Bai Duan and Guan Wu's meeting and falling in love was really "time, location, and harmony", all of which are indispensable.A little worse than that, and it may lead to a tragedy.

"So, what about the green pattern? Does it mean that there is a mission?" Bai Duan didn't dare to think about it, and quickly changed the subject.

"Yes, the lighter the green color, the easier the task and the less energy you will get." Guan Wu followed him, "This time, I'm going to choose a simpler task so that we can all get used to it." one time."

Bai Duan nodded, her tone excited: "So, what do I need to do?"

"You don't need to do anything, just being with me is enough." Guan Wu rolled his eyes and spoke softly.

"...Really?" Bai Duan couldn't believe it.

"Well, really." Guan Wu's voice was firm, "With me here, you don't need to worry about anything."

While speaking, he directed the jellyfish to choose a C-level task, and then pulled the white satin into another passage to open his studio.

There are two nutrition cabins in the studio, Guan Wu walked to one of them, fiddled with it, and then signaled Bai Duan to lie down.

Bai Duan was skeptical, although Guan Wu looked normal, but he always felt that something was wrong.Just out of trust in Guan Wu, Bai Duan didn't ask any more questions, but got into the nutrition cabin obediently.

"Will you come over soon?" Bai Duan looked at Guan Wu eagerly through the light green liquid in the nutrition cabin, with a rather disturbed expression.

"Well, I will." Guan Wu raised his hand and touched the glass of the nutrition cabin, as if stroking Bai Duan's cheek, "Close your eyes, don't resist, sleep for a while, and wait until you open your eyes again , you can see me in the next plane.”

"...Okay." Bai Duan nodded, took a final deep look at Guan Wu, then closed her eyes obediently, and quickly lost consciousness.

Observing the equipment next to the nutrition cabin, Guan Wu was slightly relieved after confirming that Bai Duan had successfully entered the preset plane, and walked to his own nutrition cabin.

The jellyfish swayed its transparent body and floated beside him step by step, with deep worry in its usual flat tone: "Is this okay? You didn't discuss it with him and just made your own decision?"

"Well, that's it, no problem. He... is not suitable for the job of a maintainer, so that's enough." Guan Wu smiled wryly and rubbed his hair.

It is not uncommon for a Vindicator to travel through various worlds, meet various people, and fall in love with the natives of the plane and bring them back to the gray space.

——However, most of such lovers end up with no good results.

Guan Wu is used to these joys and sorrows, and thinks that he has lost the ability to fall in love with others, but unexpectedly when the right person appears, he still cannot withstand the temptation, and like other defenders, he tries hard to hold on to the love within reach. The warmth you get, you have to try it once and give it a go anyway.

Every time a defender enters a plane, his body is at the lowest point of his life. He needs to bear the malice of the whole world, the criticism and ridicule of the people around him.

Most people who have just become defenders cannot adapt to these malice and insults, but they do not have rich means and experience to get out of the predicament quickly, so they often experience extreme pain and even collapse and blacken.

Even if they have survived the most difficult time and become famous in the end, once they enter the new plane, they will still be knocked down to the bottom, and they will have to endure the psychological gap, repeat the previous painful process, and once again try their best and use all means to succeed. Climbing up seems to be an endless cycle of despair, and there is no rest for a moment.

People like Guan Wu who are selected by the gray space are mostly firm-willed, strong learning ability, self-centered, smart and ruthless enough, even if it is painful, they will quickly get used to this kind of life, and even quickly adjust themselves The state of mind makes myself more comfortable - once I get used to this job after a long time, I won't feel so uncomfortable anymore.

However, the lovers brought into the gray space by the 'maintainers' are different.Most of them are as simple and gentle as Bai Duan, because only such people can make the cold-hearted, numb and indifferent defenders feel warm, trustful and at ease, and willing to dedicate all their feelings.

However, it is difficult for these soft-hearted people to adapt to the work of 'defenders'. No matter how deep the love is, they cannot make them ignore the bullying and malice around them.Even, the kindness and gentleness in their nature will make them feel more tormented than ordinary people.

If things go on like this, when love is gradually worn down by time, the original lovers will also become resentful spouses, and even resent their lovers for bringing them here, allowing them to see the world and the darkness of human nature that they have never seen, let alone see. .

In a good situation, the two parted ways and met strangers. In a bad situation, someone could no longer bear this kind of life and chose to kill himself.

The failure in love has greatly affected the will of the defenders, and even lost several outstanding employees because of it.In order to solve this problem, the mastermind of the gray space made urgent adjustments and launched another function, which is to let the lovers of the 'maintainer' get rid of the identity of the 'maintainer' and enter the plane in the form of reincarnation.

However, all affairs have pros and cons. Although reincarnation saves these "lovers" from going through life troughs, there is still a drawback, that is "amnesia".

Every plane has its own way of operating, and even the gray space cannot forcefully intervene.A soul that enters the plane by reincarnation is like a newborn baby. Although it still has an instinctive affection for its lover, it cannot retain any memories of itself.

They will be born, grow, and die like the natives of the plane, which means that their lives are extremely uncertain.

The formation of a person's personality not only has innate factors, but also will be affected by acquired factors.When the defender enters the plane, he may find that his lover has become a stranger to him, or he may find that there are other childhood sweethearts and lovers with great feelings beside his lover.And his lover, even because of his notoriety, would avoid him, reject him, and reject him.

Such misunderstandings and injuries will greatly wear down the feelings of defenders.After all, the lover's amnesia has caused these defenders who are chasing after the memories to bear more pressure and pain. They not only have to work hard to complete the task and use the energy they get to support themselves and their lover, but at the same time they have to face the strangeness of their lover. attitude, incomprehension and even disgusted eyes.

The reincarnation of one plane after another has caused many defenders to silently abandon their love and return to a single life, while their lovers have truly become the aborigines of the last plane they experienced, completely forgetting that they used to live alone. lovers and things about gray spaces.

Due to the uncertainty caused by amnesia, many lovers are discouraged from this. Immersed in deep love, they blindly believe in their love, but they don't know at all that no matter which path they choose, there will be no lack of love. difficulties and obstacles.

Since the results were not satisfactory, Guan Wu naturally chose the milder method for Bai Duan without hesitation.

——That's the person I hide on the tip of my heart, and I don't want him to be wronged at all, so how can I make him a defender and bear the malice of the world?What's more, with Bai Duan's skill and scheming, how could he possibly defeat those people with ulterior motives?Even with my own assistance, it is impossible not to suffer a little harm.After all, Guan Wu, who has just entered the mission, also has a lot of bad debts, so he can't spare much time to protect his lover in every detail.

Therefore, in order to protect Bai Duan, Guan Wu chose the way of reincarnation, even if he eventually followed in the footsteps of his predecessors, tired and unwilling to continue loving, it was nothing to Bai Duan A lover from a past life that she doesn't remember at all.

Guan Wu will leave quietly, and Bai Duan will still live happily and ignorantly, and then find another person who likes him, and live an ordinary and happy life.

That way, that's enough.

It was he who fell in love with Bai Duan and induced Bai Duan to fall in love with himself in order to satisfy his own desire, and finally brought her into the gray space and got involved in this hopeless long-distance love race—then he should bear the responsibility All responsibility.

The worst result is nothing more than letting Bai Duan return to the plane. As for other burdens and difficulties, he should bear them all.

If Bai Duan knew about this, he would firmly oppose it, crying and coquettishly forcing him to change his mind, so Guan Wu simply didn't say anything.

And when Bai Duan knows everything, it means that they have achieved a positive result, even if the other party is angry for a while because of this, Guan Wu will be happy.

"Okay, you are the master, you have the final say." The jellyfish feels sorry for the master who has followed for an unknown amount of time, but it also knows that Guan Wu will never change his decision.

Raising his hand to pat the top of the jellyfish, Guan Wu opened the nutrition cabin and sat in.

Green nutrient solution was gradually injected into the nutrition cabin, Guan Wu lowered his head, looked at the platinum ring on his ring finger, and then kissed it lightly.

——My dearest lover, no matter what kind of situation you encounter, please wait for me and love me, because only in this way can I continue to work hard and never give up...

The author has something to say: This is the end of the episode!This article is also declared over, okay?=333=