The distant star still radiated nearly eternal light and heat. Its dark crimson shell, like molten lava, burned with flames that would never go out. It had already entered its twilight years and was nearing the end of a star's life.
What would it become next?
A red supergiant? A white dwarf? A neutron star? A black hole?
Luo Chuan did not know how different the natural laws of this universe were from those he knew, nor how many physical laws they shared, so he did not speculate further.
Besides that, he noticed that his current state was somewhat unusual.
Compared to the entire world, he seemed to be nothing more than a silent observer, quietly watching everything.
Was this him?
Luo Chuan did not know, but it did indeed resemble his personality somewhat.
Normally, what he enjoyed most was staying in the shop and observing every customer who came by. Could it be that his personality had carried on from here?
Luo Chuan did not know how he could contemplate this so calmly. From beginning to end, there had not been the slightest ripple in his heart, like a pool of autumn water, its surface a mirror without the faintest wave.
But when his gaze fell upon the planet ahead, his tranquil thoughts were no longer at peace.
No wind had risen, yet it wrinkled a pool of autumn water.
The pale planet existed here all alone, yet Luo Chuan felt as though something was missing.
What was missing?
He did not know.
He only felt that he should have stayed here for a very, very long time, as though he had been observing something—yet it had now vanished from his sight.
What had he been observing?
Luo Chuan tried hard to recall it.
He had a vague premonition