Sparkle, Let's Play Another Round! Ambition

A thin layer of mist had formed on the car windows, separating the interior from the outside world.

Sparkle lounged in the passenger seat, her long hair spilling untidily around her neck. She looked as though she had melted, radiating exhaustion and satisfaction.

She felt an unprecedented weariness. What shocked her even more was the seemingly boundless stamina Lin Hai had just displayed.

Compared to before, he was like a completely different person!

Lin Hai checked the seals on the car windows, making sure no one outside could peer into their private space, before calmly moving back into the driver's seat.

His breathing was steady, and he showed no sign of fatigue.

"Your stamina... has gotten a lot better than before!"

Sparkle turned her head, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"It has." Lin Hai didn't deny it. He placed both hands on the steering wheel. "The increase in Path Power brought more than just energy. It enhanced my body in every way. This feeling is incredible!"

"Which Path?"

"Harmony."

"Harmony... yes, of course!"

The energy of the Harmony Path came from connection and resonance.

Outside the car windows, construction in the Underworld was in full swing, creating a powerful sense of unity.

Sparkle looked out the window and said softly, "The Underworld has been transformed because of you. Its people are united, and everything looks new. This is the most perfect expression of Harmony's power."

"I hope I can change all of this completely!" Lin Hai accepted Sparkle's assessment without hesitation.

He didn't pretend to be modest, because this renewed vitality truly was a miracle he had brought about with his own hands.

Sparkle and The Herta had also come afterward because of his guidance.

As he spoke, Lin Hai reached over and gently took Sparkle's slender foot, which rested on the seat, in his hand.

Sparkle's cheeks flushed crimson, like clouds stained by the evening sun.

She curled her toes slightly but didn't actually pull away. Instead, she murmured with a hint of playful reproach, "Didn't we... already spar just now? And now... you want another round?"

Lin Hai chuckled, his fingers still moving. "I'm fine with it. I can oblige anytime. The question is... do you want to play another round?"

Sparkle met his smiling gaze.

She bit her lower lip and said softly, "I do... I want another round."

"All right, then. As you wish, let's play another round!"

Lin Hai's figure suddenly appeared in his living room.

The Lucky Star's faint glow slowly faded from his palm.

He closed his eyes and recalled the pleasant experience he had just had, feeling as though even his bones had gone soft.

No wonder some people got addicted.

Lin Hai had gotten a taste for it too, and he could never get enough.

After having some, he wanted more.

Even when he had thoroughly enjoyed himself, he still wanted more!

Lin Hai let out a long breath and reclined on the soft sofa.

Belobog's ice and snow belonged to another time and space.

There was no better way to relax than lying on the living room sofa.

Lin Hai took a can of chilled cola from the fridge. The can opened with a crisp snap, and he tipped his head back and drank deeply, the cold liquid and its tiny bubbles tingling against his throat.

Although the situation in Belobog was not yet entirely clear, The Herta's wisdom and Sparkle's quick wits were there to oversee things.

He could enjoy this moment of peace.

Lin Hai set down the cola can and looked at another Contract Lucky Star.

This Lucky Star corresponded to Cipher.

As his fingers closed around it, a faint light flowed once more. The space in the living room rippled, and Cipher's figure quietly appeared.

She seemed to have just come from some intense situation and stretched lazily, looking a little tired.

The movement revealed every curve of her graceful figure, and even the lively cat tail behind her swayed gently along with her.

However, Lin Hai keenly noticed several clean bandages wrapped around her arms and neck. Although her injuries appeared to have been treated, she still looked somewhat worse for wear.

"What... happened to you?" Lin Hai asked with concern.

Cipher waved a hand, looking unconcerned. "Nothing serious. I just ran into a few troublesome characters."

She tried to sound casual.

"You should go to the hospital for a thorough examination."

"No need to go to that trouble." Cipher refused, her tone softening. "But... if I can, I'd like to stay here with you for a few days and recover."

"Of course. You can stay as long as you like."

Lin Hai got up, took some nutritious ready-to-eat food and a complete set of first-aid supplies from storage, and arranged them neatly on the coffee table in front of Cipher.

"Use these for now. Let me know whenever you need anything."

"Thanks," Cipher said softly, looking at the supplies.

Lin Hai sat back down beside her and took out the Lucky Star that belonged to her. "Keep this Lucky Star safe. From now on, wherever you are, if you run into real danger, just squeeze it tightly and I'll sense it. I'll come to your side immediately."

Cipher looked at the little star, its faint light flowing, and thought seriously for a moment.

Her world was fraught with danger, and another trump card was undoubtedly a great safeguard.

She nodded and reached out to take it. "All right, I'll take it. I'll remember this kindness!"

Lin Hai went into the kitchen and cut a plate of fresh fruit, especially rosy, juicy slices of watermelon, which he arranged on the plate and brought out.

Cipher picked up a piece of watermelon and ate it in small bites. Its light sweetness melted in her mouth, and being in this safe, warm environment gave her a solid sense of peace she hadn't felt in a long time.

"As long as you're willing," Lin Hai said, looking at her, "this place will always be your safe haven."

Cipher looked around, seeming to recall something. "How come I don't see The Herta?"

"Her? She's helping me take care of some things. She's busy in another world," Lin Hai explained.

"What could have her so invested?" Cipher asked curiously.

"Something big... saving a planet on the brink of collapse."

Lin Hai picked up the remote and turned on the TV.

A historical drama about the Chu-Han Contention was playing on the screen.

The two ate fruit as they immersed themselves in that magnificent period of history.

The drama happened to be explaining the origin of "Han," mentioning that it also referred to the river of stars in the sky, symbolizing the vast, boundless Milky Way.

The scene set Lin Hai thinking, and a grand, romantic idea gradually took shape in his mind.

The Star Rail universe contained many star systems.

It was vast and boundless.

Countless brilliant civilizations existed within it.

What if he built a brand-new Galactic Empire in this sea of stars?

The sudden idea set Lin Hai's imagination running wild.

Lin Hai rested his hands behind his head and let his thoughts wander.

He could establish a faction of his own.

In a sense, that would also mean creating a new collective, which was precisely a way to perfect the power of the Harmony Path.

In the process, his Harmony Path Power would naturally increase. Who knew what heights it might reach!

Lin Hai clenched his fists. He longed for power.

Now that he had a chance to turn this idea and ambition into reality, why not make a bold attempt?!