Ports of Deep Blue Metropolis, Coastal District.
In the early morning, the gentle sea breeze on the sea stirred up unique salty water vapor and blew it towards the ferry center on the port.
The 10,000-ton ship docked on the shore started its roaring engine, billowing black smoke from its chimney, highlighting the insignificance of the passengers below.
Yun Meng stood in front of the boarding channel, holding down the white lady's hat that was almost blown away by the sea breeze with one hand, and holding four reviewed tickets in the other hand.
"Okay everyone, it's time to go back."
After hearing what Yun Meng said, Tiandao put on the black sunglasses on her face, was the first to take the ticket from her hand, and walked into the boarding channel without hesitation.
His black windbreaker drew a sharp arc in the sea breeze blowing in from both sides of the passage.
The edge of the sunglasses on the tip of the nose reflects the iconic building Deep Blue Metropolis in the distance - Deep Blue Pearl.
However, it is different from where I stopped when I first arrived.
Tiandao, who was about to leave at this time, didn't even look behind him.
Because he has seen everything that needs to be seen.
He has gone through everything he has to go through.
As for the rest, just look forward.
At the same time, Caroline, who was only one step slower than him, dragged his and Tiandao's suitcases and followed him quietly.
People like to miss the past because they are afraid of the unknown future.
But Caroline is different.
She has neither nostalgia for the past nor fear for the future.
Because she knows very well, both her past and her future.
If Tiandao does not exist among them, then all of this is meaningless.
So she didn't need to think so much, she just needed to follow Tiandao quietly.
Because only the place he has walked is his past.
Only the place he sees is his own future.
Deep Blue Metropolis is a good place, but it is not its own place.
Because her world will always revolve around one person.
In the distance, I looked at Tiandao and others who had already walked away in the tourist passage.
Chen Xing took out the two tickets Yun Meng handed her and patted the shoulder of Chen Kong next to her.
"Here, remember to come up later, don't miss the time."
After stuffing one of the ferry tickets into Chen Kong's chest pocket, Chen Xing dragged his luggage into the tourist passage in front of him without looking back.
During this process, Chen Kong was like a wooden man, not giving any response.
In this regard, Chen Xing is not too surprised.
Because she knew her brother's nostalgia for this place, and also understood the reason why he missed it here.
But in contrast, Chen Xing hates it here so much that he doesn't even want to stay here for a second.
As for whether she hates this city or hates what happens in this city.
Everything is unknown.
The open space in front of the boarding channel.
As Tiandao and others left one after another, only Chen Kong was left standing here quietly in the open space.
He stared at Deep Blue Metropolis in the morning mist in front of him, his eyes full of trance.
In the distance, Deep Blue Metropolis's tallest 'Deep Blue Pearl' is still playing a holographic advertisement.
By the port, the 24-hour convenience store is still shining with warm light.
Not far away, the special drinks they just bought were still lying in the vending machine.
However, these are not what Chen Kong wants to see most at this time.
What he wanted to see most was actually the Trillan Junior High that he might never go back to again.
If he did not participate in Star Core Surgery, if he was not a Star Envoy, but an ordinary normal person.
Then maybe he doesn't need to leave here at this moment.
beep--!
"Dear passengers, there are only ten minutes left to check in before the ship sets sail. Passengers who have not boarded the ship yet please hurry up and get on the ship. Thank you for your cooperation."
With the sudden roar of the 10,000-ton ship outside the port, the polite voice of the staff on the radio sounded.
Chen Kong's originally chaotic thoughts were completely brought back to reality after a moment.
After he sobered up, he took one last look at the city in front of him that made him extremely nostalgic, then turned around and walked into the boarding passage, dragging his luggage.
It would be great if people could always live in the past.
In other words, it would be great if there was no Star Source in this world.
"Hey, can't bear to leave?"
On the plywood of the ship, Tiandao looked at Chen Kong who took a long time to get to the plywood after boarding the ship and putting away his luggage, and suddenly asked half-jokingly.
In this regard, Chen Kong, who was never very good at expressing his emotions, nodded without hesitation.
Indicating that he was really reluctant to leave here.
After getting this answer, Tiandao immediately leaned on the railing behind him, twirling the mints on his fingertips and looking up at the seagulls flying overhead.
He said nonchalantly, "Since you can't bear to leave, just stay, if you want."
Although he was very moved by Tiandao's suggestion, Chen Kong finally shook his head.
"No."
"Do you think you can't do it, or do you think you can't bear the consequences of doing this?"
Chen Kong looked at Tiandao who was leaning on the plywood railing, closing his eyes and feeling the sea breeze around him. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Both."
"That's it"
Tiandao lowered his head and flicked the mint candy spinning in his hand to the center of his eyebrows.
The small mint candy drew a perfect parabola in the air and hit the target with great accuracy.
Although this time it was not painful for the unprepared Chen Kong, it made him a little confused in catching the mints.
As for the initiator of all this, Tiandao, he has already turned over and sat on the railing.
The sea breeze lifted the silvery white hair on his forehead, and the lenses of his sunglasses reflected the sparkling sea below the ship.
He looked at Chen Kong's embarrassed appearance after being teased by him, and joked without conscience, "Song, since you know that you can't do it now, you should find a way to make your future self do it."
"Humans, you should have some hope when you are alive. You can't expect someone to always stand in front of you and protect you from the storm, right?"
"I didn't think so."
"But that's what you do."
Tiandao suddenly changed from the joking and friendly expression just now, and his expression suddenly became serious.
He stared at Chen Kong in front of him, his tone more serious than ever.
"Sora, what you want, you should take the initiative to get it yourself, instead of always thinking about relying on others."
"I know that many times you don't really want to escape, but you feel that you can't do it with your strength, so you have to escape."
"But you can neither live in the past forever nor escape the future."
"Song, have you ever thought about a question, that is, what if one day Doctor, Sister Yun, and even your sister and I suddenly stand against you."
"Then where should you flee at this time, and where can you escape? You must know that those of us who originally protected you have become your enemies."
Hearing Tiandao's sudden question, Chen Kong was stunned.
Because he really never thought that such a day would appear.
And if the future really turns out to be like this, what should he do?
You must know that whether it is his sister Chen Xing or Tiandao, they are all existences whose backs cannot be seen despite his best efforts.
If even they have become his enemies.
It seemed like he really had nowhere to hide.
Although what Tiandao said is just a hypothesis.
But this assumption did bring him a terrifying future that he could not and did not dare to face.
Because he simply doesn't feel that he has the ability to deal with such a future.
Fortunately, Tiandao didn't want to embarrass him and gave the 'standard answer' with a smile.
"Stupid, since you can't do it alone, why not find more people who share the same goals with you and use their strength to do it."
"But Brother Tian Dao, didn't you just say, don't let me hide behind others all the time?"
In response, Tiandao pinched his eyebrows speechlessly.
Obviously I think this guy is a bit stupid and hopelessly stupid.
"Sora, I asked you not to hide behind others all the time, but I didn't say you can't stand among them!"
"If one person can't do something, then two people can do it together. If two people can't do it, then three people can do it together. If three people can't do it, then three hundred people can do it together!"
"If your own strength is small, then you should learn to make good use of the strength of others. And at this point, haven't you always done a good job?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Kong immediately froze on the spot.
But after just thinking about it for a moment, he immediately discovered the flaw in Tiandao's words.
"But Brother Tian Dao, if one day you are on my opposite side, then I feel like I can't beat you even if I put everyone together."
"Uh"
Chen Kong's words really stumped Tiandao.
After thinking for a while, he finally gave a reasonable answer, "Is it embarrassing to lose to me?"
"Yes, you are not ashamed to lose to Brother Tian Dao, and I don't feel it either."
Just when Chen Kong still wanted to say something.
The 10,000-ton ship beneath them suddenly sounded a loud whistle.
This suddenly not only resounded throughout the harbor, but also interrupted what he originally wanted to say.
And as the ship pushed away the blue water, leaving a long white trail on the channel.
The Deep Blue Metropolis behind everyone began to get smaller and smaller.
Looking at Deep Blue Metropolis gradually going away, Chen Kong suddenly lost interest in continuing the discussion with Tiandao, and instead looked at this city that he would never see again.
In this regard, Tiandao, who was sitting on the plywood railing, said nothing more.
He took out a new mint candy from his arms, opened it, threw it directly into his mouth, and bit it into pieces.
Then, he stared at Deep Blue Metropolis, which was getting farther and farther behind, and his eyes under the sunglasses were full of dark depth.
In fact, it's just like Chen Kong just had something to say.
Tiandao himself also had something to say.
It is true that Chen Kong is not ashamed to lose to himself.
But once you lose in many things, it's not as simple as whether you lose or lose face.
As the ship sailed into the deep sea, Deep Blue Metropolis in the distance completely disappeared into the sea level.
Deep Blue Arc, which belongs to them, finally comes to its final chapter at this time.
(Deep Blue Arc·End)
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