A Long-Awaited Daily Life

After defeating the Herrscher, Huang Hao remained in the hospital. Many things happened outside while he was recovering. Immers died, Hua joined, and after all that, peace suddenly descended.

Only Huang Hao, within his own mind, felt something was off. He wasn't entirely clear about the future, but he began to enjoy the tranquility.

Under Angela's care, Huang Hao was discharged quickly. Seeing the recent harmony, Huang Hao felt at peace, yet he still planned to make some small moves, not to disturb others, but to strengthen himself.

Thus, five years passed.

One day, Huang Hao went out for a walk and ran into Hua. Hua immediately stood at attention and saluted, saying loudly, "Greetings, Commander!"

Huang Hao waved his hand, "Alright, alright. We met years ago, don't be so nervous."

During this time, Huang Hao utilized the religious beliefs he had established to stabilize public thought. Coupled with his powerful survival abilities, he climbed the ranks step by step. Now, he was considered one of the higher-ups, possessing more authority than others, which was why Hua saluted him.

Huang Hao looked at Hua, who was fully equipped even during her break, and sighed, "When I saved you, you were just a girl, and I was an ignorant kid. I never expected we'd end up working together by chance."

Hua chuckled awkwardly and added, "Commander, you've said that many times over the years. And to fight Honkai, everyone comes to Moth to the Flame. Back then, I was just a junior member, and you were already an Ace Soldier. I want to catch up to you."

Huang Hao didn't say anything upon hearing Hua's praise, merely shaking his head.

Hua looked at Huang Hao and brought up the old question again, "Commander, it's been a long time since then. There's no need to be so fixated anymore."

Huang Hao didn't answer, maintaining his signature smile. He patted Hua's shoulder, "Alright, you should go train now."

With that, he walked away. Hua watched him leave and quietly murmured, "Angela said he used to be cheerful back then. Doesn't that mean there are many answers already...?"

Shifting to Huang Hao's perspective, he had reached the rest area and was admiring the scenery. Turning his head, he saw another familiar face.

"Oh, Qian Jie, isn't your squad on vacation? What are you waiting for here?" Huang Hao asked Qian Jie, who seemed to be waiting for something.

Qian Jie turned around and saw Huang Hao, looking as if he'd seen a pleasant surprise. "You're here, perfect. Fight me."

Huang Hao: "Why are we fighting privately again?"

"You, always wearing a smile, yet I can't feel any joy from you. We've been together for so long, don't you know my personality? Why are you becoming more and more like him?" Qian Jie retorted unhappily.

Huang Hao fell silent for a moment, then forced a bitter smile. "Perhaps after all these years, I still haven't recovered. Anyway, you can't beat me. I'll give you permission to spar with Kevin one more time this month."

Qian Jie wanted to say more, but seeing Huang Hao's strained smile, he kept quiet.

"I'll be leaving if there's nothing else. Don't get hurt, you and Kevin," Huang Hao reminded them before departing.

In these past few years, Huang Hao's relationships with other soldiers had improved significantly. (How many high-ranking officials actually participated on the battlefield? They were usually so afraid of death. Seeing Huang Hao act contrary to them, others developed a good impression.)

Huang Hao was friends with the main characters, or at least familiar with them. They had talked privately, especially Qian Jie, who had become a friend he could talk to about anything. Even though Qian Jie often ignored Huang Hao, they both understood each other.

After his walk, Huang Hao returned to find Angela quietly reading in the room.

"An'er, don't work yourself too hard. You need to rest too," Huang Hao nagged Angela, who had been reading all day.

"It's because Father's knowledge is too limited, that's why I have to study diligently," Angela replied to Huang Hao, adding a jab.

Huang Hao awkwardly scratched his head and said nothing, casually lying down on the bed.

As Huang Hao's status rose, Angela's also improved, reaching the same level as Kevin. She could be considered a primary combat force of Moth to the Flame.

Everyone in Moth to the Flame was either training or resting, and the city's residents were working normally. Aside from the Australian War before Hua joined, there were no major incidents. (What about the dissolution of the Poisonous Pupae? For Qian Jie, Immers was dead, and the Poisonous Pupae were no more.) For a moment, Huang Hao felt that Honkai was over and the world was at peace.

Seeing Huang Hao slacking off, Angela chided, "Stop pondering your strange questions and get some exercise."

Huang Hao rolled over on the bed and lazily said, "Let's skip today. I'm really tired."

Seeing her father like this, Angela closed her book, went to the bedside, and said to Huang Hao, "After all these years, why are you still stuck on that question? You spend more than half the day asking about it, and I'm already tired of hearing it."

Huang Hao remained silent.

Angela let out a quiet sigh, "Alright, there's nothing going on lately. Let's go train."

So, Angela pulled Huang Hao into training. By the time they came out, it was already evening.

After a high-intensity training session, Huang Hao went out for another walk. Along the way, he encountered Elysia, and they walked together, chatting idly.

Elysia: "What, you still haven't found the answer to that question?"

Huang Hao: "I know the answer, but I still haven't solved it."

Elysia: "If you can't figure it out, stop thinking about it for now. The moonlight is so beautiful tonight, take a good look." As she spoke, she produced several bottles of drinks from somewhere, taking one for herself and tossing one to Huang Hao.

Huang Hao: "Thanks. You're right."

Huang Hao found a bench and invited Elysia to sit down with him and admire the moon.

Huang Hao: "The last Honkai, those Herrschers were so bizarre. They provided me with a lot of power, and of different kinds too."

Elysia: "Even if they are different kinds, this drink is still mine."

Huang Hao gave an awkward laugh and drank the beverage, then continued to gaze at the moon.

Elysia said a few things and then left. Huang Hao watched until late into the night, almost until dawn, before returning.

His days consisted of interacting with friends, chatting with Angela, training, and finally, contemplating his past questions under the moonlight.

"I wonder how long this kind of life can last. And..."

"This lemon juice is really good, too bad it's not pure lemon."