Chapter 163
Those frequently intrusive memories are like computer servers. The clones in other locations are unable to transmit their memories to the main body for various reasons.
As an early-created clone, Surtr has a higher priority than clones created later. Therefore, all the memories she didn't experience will be transferred to her.
"That's all I know about clones. I've already said that this is just a fictional concept, so don't take it seriously."
"Pfft."
Surtr seemed unable to contain herself and suddenly burst into laughter. She had finally figured out the mystery of her origins and the cause of her previously inexplicable memory disorder.
"Haha, I get it, I get it all! Anyway, thank you so much."
Shi Lei looked puzzled, somewhat confused:
"Ah, what do you understand now? The clone I mentioned earlier is really a concept from web novels. I was just kidding, don't take it seriously."
You're afraid of getting into trouble, huh? I get it!
Surtr was in high spirits at this moment. Instead of refuting Shi Lei directly, she went along with what he said:
"Oh right, it's all just fiction. I know you're joking, you're definitely not serious."
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Shi Lei had already stood up and was no longer sitting on the rock chair. Hearing this answer, he felt that her attitude was quite perfunctory, so he kept quiet and said nothing more.
Surtr quickly sensed something was wrong, clasped his hands together in a pleading gesture, and reiterated:
"I knew it was a joke, I didn't take it seriously."
She would never believe the story about clones if it came from someone else.
But the man in front of me was an exception.
Surtr didn't connect him with the 'friend with the Hedgehog Cat's because the latter didn't use a sword at all.
Their strength is ridiculously high.
This peerless expert, who could easily overpower Reine des Neiges with just two fingers, why would he deceive a young girl like her for no reason?
That doesn't make sense.
The only explanation is that he's keeping a low profile and doesn't want to cause trouble that could affect his current life. Since he's unwilling to admit it, I'll just go along with it.
Shi Lei didn't want to continue the conversation and decided to go back to his room to continue meditating.
"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. If you need to pee, you can go to the restroom at the end of the corridor. Otherwise, don't wander around the warehouse, and don't disturb the child sleeping across the way. I'll take you to the Lungmen Guard Department as soon as it's light, and then we'll deal with you as appropriate."
Seeing the other person turn to leave, Surtr quickly got out of bed and called out to him:
"Wait a minute, don't go yet!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Lei turned around, guessing that she still wanted to talk about Reine des Neiges, and solemnly said:
"I'll reiterate, the Reine des Neiges sword won't be returned to you for now. I'll only return it after the Lungmen Guard Department provides a solution. You should get some rest; I'm going back to my room."
Watching the other person's departing figure, Surtr clenched his fist, then let it fall limply.
Her beliefs collapsed completely overnight.
Surtr traveled thousands of miles, from Ursus to Syracuse and then to Lungmen, all in search of the powerful being causing the energy fluctuations, hoping to awaken more memories.
Now, having finally met the real person, and even had the opportunity for a private conversation, no new memories appeared. Instead, they learned the truth about memory loss disorder.
Her faith plummeted, and she lost the motivation to continue her travels Terra.
Even though Shi Lei repeatedly emphasized that he was joking and that the clone he mentioned was a concept from online novels, the more he said it was fake, the more Surtr believed it to be true.
The two were complete strangers with no prior grudges. Such a capable man had absolutely no reason to deceive her.
After deducing the truth, Surtr had no idea how to face Reine des Neiges in the future.
If everything is true, it accompanied its clone on its journey Terra in order to find its original self. So, is the original self alive or dead?
Even if she were alive, her original body would be in a terrible state. Because she couldn't accept memory transfer, the memories of her other clones were transmitted into her mind.
Was the original body dead? Or was it sealed away?
Regardless of the truth, the one capable of killing or sealing her true form is not an enemy that she, along with her clone Reine des Neiges, could defeat.
Surtr lost her sense of direction and became completely lost. She didn't know what to do after being kicked out of the Lungmen Guard Department during the day.
His proud self-esteem was gradually shattered by reality.
Now, she no longer felt the injustice of being wronged. She only felt an emptiness in her heart, as if her soul had been drained, leaving her a walking corpse.
Surtr sat dejectedly on the cold floor by the bed. She hugged her knees and buried her head between her legs, heartbroken.
The clouds in the sky, though not forming a continuous layer, could not obscure the bright, full moon. The shimmering moonlight streamed down through the gaps in the clouds, streaming down from the skylight.
A myriad of thoughts welled up in his heart, like a jumble of emotions spilled, which made Surtr burst into tears.
Shi Lei wasn't asleep and could clearly hear the soft sobbing coming from next door. As long as the volume wasn't loud enough to disturb Lisa's rest, he wouldn't go over to knock on the door to remind her.
Crying is a way of expressing emotions. Let her cry if she wants to; it's no big deal.
Suppressing negative emotions is like filling a balloon with water; it's bound to burst if you hold it in for too long.
He remained motionless, sitting cross-legged on the bed. He continued to close his eyes and meditate, recalling the diagrams of human organs and meridians.
After an unknown amount of time, a knock came from outside the bedroom door.
"Knock knock".
The sound was very soft, as if afraid that knocking too hard would wake Lisa and upset the homeowner.
Shi Lei stared at the doorway without speaking or getting out of bed to open it. He wanted to see what this red-haired Sarkaz girl was up to next.
At this moment, Reine des Neiges was wrapped tightly in Rock Constructs and placed in the living room. If she dared to grab a weapon and run away, he would strike at the appropriate time.
"Knock knock".
Shortly after, Surtr knocked gently on the door again.
She really wanted to ask Shi Lei if he was asleep, but she was afraid that her voice would be too loud and offend him.
"Knock knock".
Surtr kept knocking on the door, showing no sign of giving up. If she dragged it out until morning, she would be handed over to the Lungmen Guard Department. So, before dawn was the last chance she could buy.
"Knock knock".
As the saying goes, "four times is too many, three times is too few," and seeing that she hadn't given up knocking, Shi Lei guessed she really had something to say. So he got out of bed, went to open the door, and asked in a low voice:
"What do you need me for?"
Seeing the door finally open, Surtr's face lit up with joy. She glanced back at Lisa's room, her large purple eyes looking pitiful.
"Can I come in and talk?"
Shi Lei, expressionless, voluntarily stepped aside. He turned on the light in the room, then returned to sit down on the edge of the bed.
"Speak, what do you want with me? If it's about Reine des Neiges, then please leave. I've already stated it twice, and I don't want to repeat myself a third time."
"Clatter".
The next second, Surtr, who was standing at the door, turned off the lights inside the room.
In an instant, the light in the bedroom went out.
After Shi Lei advanced to the Demon God Mirror, he could see in the dark. Faced with the red-haired Sarkaz's inexplicable actions, he remained unchanged in the face of all changes.
A moment later, Surtr's voice came over:
"I know I have caused everyone a lot of inconvenience today, and I am deeply aware of my own problems. As soon as it gets light, I will apologize to Lupo and the Sarkaz and hope to receive their forgiveness."
Shi Lei still finds this puzzling. "If you're going to apologize, then apologize. Why turn off the lights?"
Luckily, only Lisa was staying at the house temporarily. If other people had seen this, wouldn't it have caused a misunderstanding?
Surtr, not hearing a reply, continued:
"From now on, I will try to use Reine des Neiges less or not at all. Ever since I regained consciousness, I've been using this weapon. Now it's become something I can't live a proper life without it. I want to start over and live a normal life..."
As she said this, she bit her lip tightly, as if she had made a difficult decision in her heart.
The bedroom was dark, and the windows were closed. But Surtr knew that the man was definitely watching him.
"I have no family, no brothers or sisters, and no friends. Having lost the meaning of travel, I can no longer find a place to belong on this land. I hope you can grant me one request."
Shi Lei doesn't have the habit of agreeing in advance; he'll wait until he understands the situation before deciding. He replied:
"Tell me your requirements first."
Surtr slowly crouched down in the darkness, assuming the pose of a Sarkaz swearing allegiance:
"Could you... please take me in?"
Huh???
Shi Lei raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised that she would make such a request.
Surtr became extremely nervous when the other party didn't reply immediately. She clenched her fists, trying her best to persuade them to agree to this presumptuous request:
"I'm skilled in wilderness survival, herbal identification, and I can even cook for you. I'm also very knowledgeable about the culture, geography, and history of various countries. If these skills aren't of any help, let me stay and the Knave you. I have no demands regarding salary."
Surtr cried for a long time before making this decision that she would never have considered before.
Surtr gambled that since this man had helped her once, he wouldn't mind helping her a second time. Staying by Shi Lei's side was her best option right now.
This peerless expert must be several thousand years old. Don't be fooled by his youthful appearance; he may be using some secret technique to maintain his youthful looks.
Anyway, Surtr didn't believe that anyone could have such powerful abilities at the age of twenty.
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
The fact that the other party could easily mention the ancient ability of creating clones indicates that they know quite a lot.
Following this man might allow her to gather more useful information. This is far more reliable than taking Reine des Neiges on a journey of chance.
Furthermore, if Surtr is indeed an avatar, then her ultimate mission is to find her original self.
She and Reine des Neiges alone cannot defeat the opponent who caused the original body to disappear. If they can get this man to help them, perhaps they will have a fighting chance.
In the few hours she had been sobbing, Surtr's pride and self-esteem had completely crumbled. It was as if she had grown up overnight. Her arrogant attitude of looking down on everyone had also changed.
Of all the people Surtr had ever met, Shi Lei was the most powerful. She firmly believed that this man would be her salvation. As long as she could stay by his side, she would do any dirty or strenuous work.
"This... isn't quite right..."
Surtr has no way out now, and no better option. If he can't persuade them tonight, his chances will be even slimmer in the future.
"I have truly realized my mistake and have deeply reflected on it. If you don't need the Knave, you can keep me by your side as a henchman. Sometimes it's inconvenient for me to appear in person, so you can let me do it for you."
I promise I'll do better than that white-haired Sarkaz! Please, take me in! If you don't agree, I'll stay kneeling here and never get up.
Shi Lei sensed a firm resolve in her eyes. After all, he had listened to this red-haired Sarkaz cry for hours and could understand her feelings at that moment.
However, threatening her by kneeling had no effect on him. The floor beneath her feet was paved with rock pillars, which could easily move her and the floor together, allowing her to slowly kneel.
"I'll think about this some more and discuss it with the neighbors during the day before giving you an answer."
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Surtr didn't understand why Shi Lei had to ask the neighbors' opinions before taking him in.
There are so many empty rooms here, it shouldn't be a problem for her to stay in one, right?
But since the homeowner had said so, Surtr dared not voice any objections, no matter how strange it seemed.
Once she sincerely apologizes to those she clashed with yesterday in the morning, they shouldn't make things difficult for her.
I'll stay and work as the Knave, doing groceries, running errands, cleaning—anything is fine.
It would be wonderful if I could take care of that little girl who handed me the Ice Cream. (The Surtr saw last night...)
Of all the people, Lisa left the best impression.
As for whether or not to find the original body later, she felt she should put that aside for now. Her immediate priority was to cultivate a good relationship with Shi Lei. Staying by his side was far more reliable than aimlessly searching across the vast land.