The Day Faith Said Farewell, the Hour Wills Gathered (III)

Civilization may rise, but Order will endure.

Perhaps Civilization harbors high hopes for Order, but Order is by no means ever truly "lasting."

Seeing that familiar leather jacket reappear in his sight, Cheng Shi smiled and patted Li Wufang on the shoulder.

Li Wufang was overjoyed. "Boss, you're finally smiling! We can win, right?"

"Let's hope so, at least we should try. Wufang the time has come again to test the Fated."

Li Wufang instantly understood Cheng Shi's meaning and said with a smile:

Is it still the courage to gamble everything?

Cheng Shi nodded emphatically. "Yes, it's still the courage to take a desperate gamble."

"That's easy, practice makes perfect. But boss, could you tell me where I'll see you the next time I open my eyes?"

Where can I meet you?

Cheng Shi was silent for a moment, then replied, "You will see me again, at many times and in many places..."

There's no need for words the Fated together; since we can meet again, there's no need for farewell.

Li Wufang laughed loudly and plunged into the Blueprint. The sound of [Order] abruptly stopped in the Void, and magnificent holy light flowed endlessly over the Divine Throne.

With Civilization more than halfway complete, the seeds of Truth begin to sprout.

The Doctor remained fervent, even though he had seen through the Truth of the world, he still maintained his devotion to Fool's Game.

Cheng Shi couldn't say much to the Clown; these swindlers would guess what he was up to. He didn't want to be persuaded, nor did he want to give up.

The Doctor clearly understood Cheng Shi; he didn't put too much pressure on Cheng Shi, but instead said with a smile:

"Admittedly, the Faith Interval is defined as 221 in terms of [Time], but this does not actually have a direct impact on the birth of 0221."

0221 was distorted due to my negligence. If we really want to find the connection between the two things, I am more inclined to think that it is a reflection of time's entanglement in the Truth of the present moment. To put it more bluntly, it is a reminder that someone deliberately left for me, or perhaps for you, or for the world.

Like item 220 in the [Memory] Memory Archive.

I'm not sure who this person is, but I think that since they left clues, it means there's still a chance for things to turn around.

Do you still remember the Time Graveyard in [Time]' s eyes?

Perhaps burial is not the end; if you believe in all of this, then go ahead and do it.

No matter what the future holds, there will always be Truth in this world. I will always draw closer to you and praise your Fool's Game.

The Doctor's farewell was swift and decisive; he didn't give Cheng Shi Cheng Shi chance to speak, directly embracing the Divine Throne as if it were the Fool's Game in his heart.

Cheng Shi remained silent for a long time, because he remembered that [Truth] had also used every means to get close to [Origin]... All the conflicts in the Mortal World were indeed a projection of Faith.

[Deception] Choosing this path is a way of telling oneself about a future without Him and them, will They and they accompany one in this way forever...?

Not long after the Doctor left, Qin Xin arrived.

It wasn't Qin Xin from the [War], but that frail Qin Xin, Still Like in a Dream.

Cheng Shi looked at that familiar face and then at that frail body, and a trace of sadness finally appeared on his face.

Did he still choose to leave?

Still Like in a Dream, she nodded and softly explained:

"The future is right in front of us. Now that the flame has been passed on, he no longer needs to suppress himself. He should be allowed to vent his anger; he has been silent for too long."

Like me, he only wants the world to become a better place; whether we exist in that better world is not important.

But he already lost his temper once...

Cheng Shi recalled his fight with Qin Xin, and the past flashed back, as if that burly figure appeared before his eyes.

He looked at the Still Like in a Dream and said with some regret, "And what about you? [Destiny] saved you; you clearly had a future."

Still Like in a Dream.

"Fate Weaver, are you asking me this question, or are you asking yourself?"

"..."

Cheng Shi remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "Leaving is for the best; it's a relief."

As he spoke, Cheng Shi once again crowned [War].

Feeling the unprecedented surge of divine Divine Power, the frail Qin Xin once again became burly and strong. Unfortunately, he had nowhere to unleash this fighting power, so he could only transform it into the power to piece together the Divine Throne.

He glanced at the Divine Throne, then at Cheng Shi, and smiled as he said goodbye:

"A spark may fade, but the Passing the Flame on."

Goodbye, my friend. I am freed from suffering and have achieved my wishes.

I only wish that the new world of our dreams would truly come to pass.

As Qin Xin was about to fill the gap in the Divine Throne, Cheng Shi suddenly grabbed his arm and asked with a complicated expression:

"What if the new world of your dreams... doesn't come to pass?"

Qin Xin's smile remained unchanged as he shook his head and said:

"You and I are what constitute 'us'."

If the new world in my dreams hasn't arrived yet, then the new world in your dreams is also the future.

Don't hesitate, don't give up, Fire Keeper, be yourself!

"Boom--"

The blazing white flames burned the Divine Throne, forging a new piece of the puzzle for it. The Blueprint was perfected once again, and the Divine Throne began to take shape.

My dream world?

No matter what I choose, none of them are the new world of my dreams...

Cheng Shi stared blankly at the Divine Throne, lost in thought. After a long while, a "heh" interrupted his thoughts.

He looked up and saw that the person who came was not Zhen Xin, but Zhen Yi.

[Deception] bypassed [Chaos] and ran ahead. It has to be said, this is very [Deception], and also very Zhen Yi.

"I thought you sisters would come to see me together..."

Zhen Yi cheerfully kicked her leg towards Cheng Shi, her face showing no trace of sadness at parting, nor even fear of death. She laughed and said:

"They're so stupid."

I fooled them with Qin Xin's illusion; they still thought the Doctor wasn't over, and then I sneaked in.

"How are you, Cheng Xiaoshi? Are you sad? If you are, you can cry for a while. I'll lend you my shoulder and keep it a secret."

Cheng Shi certainly wouldn't cry, at least not in front of Zhen Yi, but the thought of [the Deception] standing in front of him still made his eyes redden.

Seeing this, Zhen Yi not only didn't offer his shoulder, but instead burst into laughter:

"No way, you actually believe that? You're not really going to cry, are you?"

Haha, Cheng Xiaoshi, you're so funny...

Sigh, alright, I'll let it go since you've had it pretty tough.

I know what it feels like to part, and I know that crying won't comfort you, so why don't you learn from me and smile?

As the saying goes, a smile makes you ten years younger; the more you laugh, the more you can return to the past you cherish.

That's how my older sister came to be.

Okay, stop crying. I know what you're thinking, and I know you won't behave. This so-called future isn't what you want at all.

When everyone praised me, saying I would definitely have a bright future when I grew up, all I wanted was for my sister to come back.

Therefore, I understand you best.

Hehe~

Are you moved?

"..."

"It's okay if you don't dare to move. I ran up to you just to make one request: promise me, and I won't tell anyone about your crying."

Faced with Zhen Yi's composure and nonchalance, Cheng Shi didn't even know how to respond.

What are the requirements?

"This time I want to be the older sister!"

"!!!"

Cheng Shi froze on the spot, recalling everything from the past, and nodded with a smile through his tears:

"Okay, I promise."

Hehe~

You promised, you can't lie to me!

Zhen Yi was overjoyed. "I'm leaving. Don't miss me. If you do, it's okay. Just come find me. I know you can find me. I'll be waiting for you at our usual spot!"

As she spoke, the bouncy, unlucky girl transformed into a burst of laughter that spilled into the Divine Throne where no more laughter could be heard.