Night Talk

Night falls.

Zhu Yufeng stood alone outside, pondering the plausibility of his earlier speculation. If his speculation was correct, then it meant that Mobius might be able to break the shackles and perhaps even create a Honkai Energy eliminator.

"Feng, you seem to have a lot on your mind?" Elysia came to Zhu Yufeng's side and said, "I noticed before that you seemed to be thinking about something. Is it because of Disaster?"

"She has to get over this hurdle," Zhu Yufeng said. "The world is never black and white, especially in the war against the Honkai, sacrifices are inevitable."

"But if that's all there is to it, it won't convince Disaster." Elysia shrugged. "Maple, you have to understand, people are emotional, and girls are much more sensitive than boys. Like me, although I can accept sacrifice, I also find it hard to face sacrifices that I have to make."

"I know." Zhu Yufeng looked at Elysia, "But there's one thing Disaster is right about: maybe Mobius really can develop a medicine to treat Honkai Energy Corrosion. But... that's just a possibility."

Elysia smiled and said, "Isn't it precisely because of these possibilities that people keep moving forward?"

Zhu Yufeng was silent for a while, then he looked up at the starry sky and said, "Just like I said to Disaster, I also hope I am wrong, but... sometimes, fate is irreversible."

Elysia looked up at the starry sky and said, "If fate is irreversible, if the predetermined end is unchangeable, then at least we can decide to embark on the journey before the end, and decide our own hearts."

"Don't say that. At least I still really want to save you and all of you." Zhu Yufeng looked at Elysia and said with a smile, "After all, I did do something in my previous life, causing the trajectory of fate to deviate slightly."

Elysia looked at Zhu Yufeng and said with a smile, "Then I'll say it again, I'm very serious about saving you. Very, very serious, okay?"

"I have high expectations for this," Zhu Yufeng said.

"However, I'll try to figure something out with Disaster. As for you, Feng, I think you should think about it too. After all, before becoming Fallen Angel, you were human first, weren't you? Alright, that's enough of the fairy's whispered secrets to her sweetheart. Now it's time for the girls to whisper their secrets~" Elysia and Zhu Yufeng made a "see you later" gesture. "Please also ask you and Kevin to put in some effort with Kosma. See you tomorrow. I'll say goodnight to you here. Goodnight, Feng~"

Zhu Yufeng nodded. "Good night, Elysia, see you tomorrow."

After watching Elysia leave, Zhu Yufeng stood on the ground for a while.

Before becoming Fallen Angel, was he first and foremost a human being? Wasn't he always human? At least that's what he thought, even though it might be a little abnormal.

After thinking for a while without reaching a conclusion, he prepared to return to the boys' dormitory. Just then, he saw Su walking towards him.

"Su," he greeted the other person.

Su nodded gently and said, "Feng, regarding those people Corrosion by Honkai Energy, I've obtained the teacher's approval. They can go to the Fifth Research Institute for treatment and observation, so... as for Mobius..."

"In your previous life, your teacher didn't figure anything out either, did he?" Zhu Yufeng looked at Su and said, "It would be the same if we did it again, Su. Although you also have memories of your previous life, after the Eighth Law incident, your focus was no longer on researching how to treat those patients, but on Hengsha Project. But Mobius is different; she has been researching in related fields. So, what do you think is the best choice for all of humanity?"

Sue sighed and said, "I know that the choices you make are always in the best interests of all mankind, but as Disaster said, we are human beings, not machines. Mobius's approach... is still too radical."

"But we have no other choice," Zhu Yufeng said. "Giving it to Mobius is currently the only possible treatment."

"Then why do you oppose the Stigmata Project?" Su countered. "Feng, you resist fighting the Honkai at the cost of civilization, you resist the Stigmata Project's redefinition of humanity, but how can your actions now and in your previous life not trample on the ideals you uphold?"

Zhu Yufeng remained silent.

Sue continued, "If people prioritize profit above all else, and all emotion gives way to reason, could you accept such a humanity, such a civilization?"

Zhu Yufeng sighed and said, "Su, Tianhui's understanding... are you trying to convince me with sophistry?"

Do you think you can swindle him with just a few words? Is Su being too naive?

Rather, he didn't care what would happen to the Previous Civilization, nor did he have any hope for the humans of the Previous Civilization. He only wanted to save the thirteen Fire Chasers and the ten Fallen Angel. Therefore, there was nothing he couldn't give up.

Su was taken aback, then shook his head with a wry smile, "Sophistry? No, Feng, this is my honest opinion. Human civilization is not only composed of reason and profit. Art, which is imbued with human emotions, is also an indispensable part of civilization."

Zhu Yufeng looked at Su, waiting for him to continue.

Su looked up at the starry sky and said, "Feng, as you said, in the later stages of fighting the Honkai in my previous life, I did put most of my energy into the Hengsha Project. But do you know? I observed countless worlds. I even saw my female self and the end of countless worlds. Even Elysia, she still exists in other worlds, and her choices have always been the same... But I didn't see any trace of your existence."

Zhu Yufeng crossed his arms. He had always wondered why Su, who was carrying out the Hengsha Project, hadn't come to find him, or rather, why Su seemed completely unaware of his special status in this world. It seemed that Su had indeed noticed.

"At first, I didn't look for you. I thought that perhaps you in that world hadn't been rescued by Elysia. But as I observed more and more worlds, I became more and more confused, even fearful. I looked for traces of Lilith, traces of Xila, traces of all ten Fallen Angel except you, but I still didn't see you." Su turned her head and opened her eyes to look at Zhu Yufeng. "After discovering this, I fell into confusion. I didn't know what kind of existence you were. You established Thirteen Fallen Angels, you rushed to the front line against the Honkai for humanity, but... you are the only one I know, and the Thirteen Fallen Angels you established are also the only ones in countless worlds. So I was once terrified by this. You know, Feng, humans have always been filled with fear of the unknown, especially those who know too much."

"I thought you hadn't paid attention to this," Zhu Yufeng said. "That's right, maybe... I really am the only one in these countless worlds, and that's why I can be that one and only variable. In countless worlds, Kevin is the strongest force against the Honkai, the Heroes who protects humanity, and the hope of mankind. But, one Kevin is obviously not enough, is it? So, I can be... I will be the first Kevin!"

Su looked at Zhu Yufeng, staring directly into the boy's dark, jade-like eyes. He remained silent for a long, long time before finally speaking, "I believe in you, Feng. You have already proven yourself with your actions, with a reality that none of us can bear. So, I also want you to unload the heavy burden of your past life. But I don't even have any reference points, because I still can't be sure what choice you will make. The unknown is always frightening."

Zhu Yufeng looked into Su's eyes without saying a word.

"You have always protected humanity as a whole, but have you noticed that you yourself have drifted further and further away from the concept of humanity... Feng, you are Kevin and I'm best friends, one of the Fourteen Schicksal of the Fire Chaser, and our irreplaceable companion. So, I want to give you a hand. I want to prove to everyone that you are also human, and that you, like us, possess a human heart." Su said sincerely.

Zhu Yufeng: "..."

Sue, you know how you talk... If you were a girl, Vill-V would probably really go crazy right now.

Zhu Yufeng rubbed his forehead, looking exasperated, and after a long while said, "So even if you give up that obvious hope, you want to entrust the hope of curing the Honkai Energy Corrosion to a future that is almost obviously doomed to failure?"

Su gave a helpless, bitter smile and said, "If that's what you think, then I..."

"I'll tell Mobius to watch her behavior." Zhu Yufeng walked to Su's side, staring at her with sharp eyes, but quickly gave a helpless smile. "Really... I can't do anything with you guys."

Su was still in a daze when he realized that if anyone else wanted Mobius to change her ways, it would be almost impossible, even if it were Elysia. But Feng... Feng has a special meaning to Mobius, so Feng might really be able to do it.

"If you want to keep spacing out, go stand there and enjoy the breeze by yourself," Zhu Yufeng said as she walked back. "I was planning to bring Kevin along to chat with Kosma!"

Su breathed a sigh of relief and smiled gently again, "Then add me on the list."