Zongman: Sharingan just opened, you said it was the fault of the earth

immediately--

"So it's meow that's here to look for Liang!"

Anya's cat ears drooped, and her face was full of resentment.

Chloe also put on a "heartbroken girl" expression:

"We thought Mr. Bai came to see us specially..."

"Alright, alright, stop acting."

Bai Yulin shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Is it okay if I treat you guys to dinner next time?"

The passive skill of drawing pie in the sky is activated again at this moment.

"Really, meow?"

Anya's eyes lit up immediately, and Chloe beside her also looked at Bai Yulin with burning eyes.

Just then, there was a sound of light footsteps on the wooden floor.

A green-haired elf carrying a tray of drinks passed through the crowd from the back kitchen and finally stopped in front of Bai Yulin:

"...Mr. Bai."

His tone was as calm as ever, filled with the unique sense of alienation of the elves.

But only Bai Yulin noticed the gentle ripple that quietly passed through Liu Li'ang's eyes at that moment.

It's not cold, nor is it perfunctory.

It is a kind of intimacy and familiarity hidden deep in the heart.

Bai Yulin smiled:

"Let's go to the back and talk. There are too many people here."

Liu didn't ask any more questions, just nodded, turned around and took him to the depths of the tavern.

Just as Bai Yulin took a step forward to catch up, two "wailings" sounded at the same time behind him:

"The handsome guy has been taken away again, meow!"

"When did being aloof become so popular, meow!"

But despite what they said, there was no hostility in the eyes of the two cat girls.

I was planning to follow him and eavesdrop on the gossip, but suddenly I felt a surge of murderous intent coming from behind:

"You two..."

The cat's ears trembled suddenly, and Anya and Chloe turned their heads subconsciously, and saw Mia's mother standing behind them, her hands on her hips:

"There's so much work to do in the store. If you still have the energy to mess around with customers... go clean the barrels tonight."

"Meow meow!"

"Got it~!"

The two of them quickly lowered their heads and went back to the counter, moving more diligently than anyone else.

At the same time, Bai Yulin had just sat down, and before Liu could speak, he took the lead and said:

"The Loki clan is planning to launch a new expedition."

Liu was slightly startled:

"Another expedition?"

She always felt that the Loki clan seemed to be on an expedition all the time.

And the frequency is ridiculously high.

"To be precise—"

Bai Yulin paused for a moment.

"This time, we are going to defeat the black dragon."

"……what?"

Liu was stunned, frowning, and seemed to realize what he was going to say next, and quickly shook his head.

"I know what you want to say, Mr. Bai."

"but--"

She was about to refuse but was interrupted by Bai Yulin's words.

"I'm sorry to interrupt you, Ms. Liu."

"No, to be precise... I should call you Hayate."

Bai Yulin looked directly into Liu's eyes, which were as clear as lake water, and spoke in a low voice:

"Don't you...want to go to the eighteenth floor again?"

In an instant, a long-lost electric current flashed through Liuliang's mind like lightning.

That familiar name, that sealed memory, that long-forgotten past...

At this moment, it surged like a tide.

Liu stared blankly at the black-haired boy in front of him with a faint smile on his face. After a long while, he asked softly:

"Do you... know what day it is today?"

Bai Yulin did not answer immediately, but was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly:

"I know."

"That's why I came."

Hearing this, Liu's fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

She originally thought that—

In this Orario, or rather, in the entire world of Earth, she is the only one who remembers what day it is.

But now, this black-haired boy who I had only met a few times actually knew about it?

On this day every year, she would sneak into the eighteenth floor of the dungeon alone.

Deep in that quiet space, there is a secret place that even the gods are unknown to.

There, buried are the remains of Alyse, Kaguya, Leila...those deceased companions.

It is the "altar" she built, and also the nightmare she cannot overcome.

Thinking of the past, Liu tried to calm himself down.

She closed her eyes, slowly inhaled and exhaled.

Repeat this three times until my heartbeat calmed down a little.

“…I’m only Level 4.”

She finally spoke.

"Even if I join Loki's clan in the dungeon expedition as a foreign aid, I will only be a burden."

But Bai Yulin just looked at her, as if he had expected her to say this:

"Ryu."

"Do you mind leaving here with me?"

This sentence made Liu stunned.

She looked at Bai Yulin in surprise. There was no trace of frivolity or pity in her eyes, only a sincere invitation...

A kind of tenderness that doesn't let her bear the pain alone.

After a few moments of silence, Liu finally nodded slowly.

“…I don’t mind.”

Bai Yulin smiled and stretched out his hand with his palm facing up.

Liu looked at the hand, hesitated for a moment, and finally slowly stretched out his hand and placed it in his palm.

Warmth enveloped her fingertips, which had always been cold.

- Om!

The next second, a bright yellow light suddenly lit up around the two of them.

"?!"

Before Liu could even utter a word, the force completely enveloped her.

The light disappeared in a flash, and the two people disappeared from the noisy tavern.

And the next moment——

"This is……?"

Liu's consciousness regained focus, and she was surprised to find that she was already standing in the divine chamber at the top of the Tower of Babel.

"Is this... the top of the Tower of Babel?"

She subconsciously looked around, with a look of surprise that had not yet fully recovered.

Liu didn't react at all. How did he get here?

She was clearly the fertile mistress just now, but in the blink of an eye...

But soon, the doubts in her mind were interrupted by a familiar voice.

"Ryu."

Bai Yulin stood behind her and said with a smile,

"come on."

"Let me... update you on the status."

Liu was stunned.

She seemed to have a short circuit and her mind was blank.

Bai Yulin, can you update the status for others?

Isn't that a privilege that only the Lord God possesses?

But this voice, this tone, and that unquestionable calmness...

But it was exactly like the feeling she remembered when Lady Astraea leaned over her back.

"……Why?"

Liu whispered to himself.

Her eyes wavered. Since she separated from Astralia, her status had not been updated.

She was unwilling to hand over her fate so easily.

But now, Liu slowly raised his head and looked at Bai Yulin in front of him.

There was no trace of frivolity or pity in the black-haired boy's eyes. He just looked at her quietly.

Liu lowered his head and bit his lip.

Although her head was full of questions, for some reason, her feet moved involuntarily.

One step, another step.

Finally, she stood in front of Bai Yulin, her eyes a little vague, and an imperceptible blush quietly appeared on her cheeks.

"Do you want to take it off?"

Bai Yulin smiled:

"If it's inconvenient for you, I can do it for you."

She hesitated for a moment, but finally turned around and slowly undressed her upper body, revealing her slender back.