Regret or not

Ailan Rainbowlight's statement is actually not a very rare argument among "Player".

The system and current state of "City That Never Sleeps" are distorted and abnormal, a consensus held by most "Player".

After all, most people have been educated with the idea of "equality" since childhood, so they naturally don't have a good impression of the aristocratic world of the Noble that City That Never Sleeps.

In particular, the "Order" organization, whose Internal Members have a relatively simple sense of justice, is full of discussions about the "City That Never Sleeps" system in the Barren Realm.

The Barren Realm itself does not actually possess the "survival threat" that constantly looms over every Native like the Yaomo of the Prison Mountain Realm, nor does it have the fragmented, multi-racial nation-states of the Black Marsh World and the Nether Void Realm. Overall, the environment is actually a peaceful world that is quite close to a "civilized society."

Even though many studies and papers within the "Order" have explored Barren Realm, due to its "Alchemy Supernatural System" and "resource scarcity," would almost inevitably exhibit such a system.

From the perspective of modern society, this world is certainly abnormal, but if we trace it back to its roots, we will find that... in the City That Never Sleeps, this may actually be a social system that is more suitable for the current state of the world.

"Compatible" does not mean "reasonable"...

Most "Player" actually felt, to varying degrees, that the City That Never Sleeps needed some changes.

From a long-term development perspective, this "Noble" system is not a good thing for the world's technological progress.

This is...

While this is a very common view among Player, it seems a bit... unusual in the context of the City That City That Never Sleeps, a world steeped in a strict hierarchy and Noble supremacy.

Especially given that "Supreme Evolution" has been extinct for decades, it is almost unbelievable that any Native of the City That Never Sleeps could still generate or accept such ideas, as if a living Tyrannosaurus Rex had appeared in modern society.

If we consider that Ailan Rainbowlight is the heir to the Ducal Family, then he is no longer an ordinary Tyrannosaurus Rex, but a Tyrannosaurus Rex with long forelimbs.

Theoretically speaking, such a creature simply does not exist.

But Ailan Rainbowlight was indeed walking vividly beside Lin Yu at this moment.

"That's... a really 'unorthodox' viewpoint."

After listening to Ailan Rainbowlight's lengthy explanation, Lin Yu cautiously offered his opinion.

Ailan Rainbowlight shrugged. "I didn't expect someone like you, who's desperate to climb the corporate ladder, to understand anyway..."

"I'm just stating my position—after all, we're in a cooperative relationship now."

"Although I don't know what your ultimate goal is, I still hope... even after this temporary cooperation ends, you won't get in our way too much."

"Of course, if after I tell you all this you can have some changes and eventually join us, that would be even better, wouldn't it?"

"Ailan Rainbowlight said in a relaxed tone."

Lin Yu couldn't help but say, "Who would change their mind just because you said that..."

"Of course, it won't change immediately, but it's still a 'seed'... Perhaps one day, years from now, after you encounter certain things, you'll recall these things," Ailan Rainbowlight shook his finger, "And then, you'll be transformed by that opportunity."

"It's like planting. When you sow the seeds, you're not sure if they'll grow into useful trees, which seed will thrive, and which will remain buried deep in the ground."

"But you still have to plant them."

Lin Yu said softly, "That's quite philosophical, Miss Adventurer... You're more... insightful than I expected..."

At this point, Lin Yu paused briefly. "You need to be more meticulous."

Ailan laughed, "Just say I'm 'smarter' or even 'not as stupid' as you think... After all, that's my first impression—my codename is 'Adventurer,' and I'm responsible for frontline training missions."

"This is actually quite unbelievable. In your team, 'Dark Rock,' a 'veteran' with experience serving in the Great Wilderness, is responsible for logistics and equipment manufacturing, while you, the 'Noble Miss,' are the one who is responsible for carrying out missions and even taking on combat responsibilities..."

Lin Yu said.

Ailan said softly, "Yes, but in the end... 'Dark Rock' died first—honestly, even though I knew what we were doing was dangerous and people could die, when I actually heard the news of 'Dark Rock's' death..."

Ailan said, letting out a breath.

"As expected, it's still somewhat sad and regrettable."

Her tone didn't change much, but her pace slowed down a bit.

Lin Yu said, "It's not just because of 'Dark Rock,' Miss 'Adventurer.'"

Ailan Rainbowlight pursed her lips. "Of course it's not just because of him."

Both Lin Yu and Ailan knew clearly...

Besides "Dark Rock" Supervisor Tennyson, there was another victim in that Murder Case.

Ailan Rainbowlight's biological younger brother, Aide Rainbowlight.

"So, I haven't asked you this yet... what role does your brother play in your team?"

Lin Yu added again before Ailan Rainbowlight could answer.

"If you don't want to answer, you don't have to."

"No, it's nothing. After all, it happened two weeks ago, and I was mentally prepared," Ailan Rainbowlight rubbed his hair. "Actually Aide... he's not exactly a formal member. If I had to say, he's an 'Adventurer' —well, not half, maybe a third."

"When I'm Doppelganger, he helps me out, and he also acts as my 'assistant' on other days."

Ailan Rainbowlight laughed, "It's still quite unbelievable, isn't it—two children from a Ducal Family actually agreeing with that 'Supreme Evolution' theory."

"Although he was influenced by me... well, sometimes I don't really understand what Aide is thinking either."

"Is it because he likes and admires me as his older sister that he accepts the same theory as me, or does he actually think the same way?"

Ailan Rainbowlight muttered to himself, then stopped talking.

"Oh dear, why am I telling you all this—we've only just met."

Of course, it's because you've had these words bottled up inside for too long.

Lin Yu looked at Ailan Rainbowlight and said to himself.

He knew very well that... Ailan Rainbowlight had probably no one to confide in about these things.

The emotions arising from such an experience are impossible to keep silent about.

"It's okay, I won't tell anyone," Lin Yu said casually, "Then will you regret it?"

"I don't regret it. After all, it was Aide's own choice," Ailan Rainbowlight responded. "And... it was indeed the 'right' path that I firmly believed in... How should I put it? Although there might be regrets and sadness, I certainly won't 'regret' it."

Upon hearing Ailan Rainbowlight's words, Lin Yu said in a low voice, "You two siblings have a pretty good relationship... that's quite rare among the Noble of the City That Never Sleeps."

"Not all Noble families have such strained relationships between siblings who are heirs; that's a bit of a stereotype," Ailan Rainbowlight shrugged. "Our family relationships have indeed always been quite good... mainly because although my father and mother's marriage was arranged, they've always been quite loving."

"So Aide and I get along quite well."

Lin Yu chimed in, "Yes, I've heard a saying... discord among children is often due to the parents' lack of virtue."

"That's a really good saying. I'll definitely make that my parenting philosophy when I have kids in the future," Ailan Rainbowlight said, cracking her knuckles. "But... it seems unlikely I'll ever have any."

The two continued walking along the pipe, having already distanced themselves from the group of Huo Xing and the others from Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, and could only watch their backs from afar.

Ailan Rainbowlight waved his hand. "Alright, let's stop talking... I came here to ask you about you, but you've ended up asking me so many questions instead."

"Supervisor Arthur, you truly deserve to be called the newly promoted confidant of Nightless Sky Huo Le. You're quite capable indeed."

"But let's catch up with them first— Your Excellency Huo Ming is almost out of sight."

As she spoke, Ailan Rainbowlight quickened her pace.

Lin Yu followed Ailan's pace, but showed no intention of ending the conversation.

She simply pressed on with her questions.

"So... would you want to Revenge him? Your brother?"

Ailan just said it casually.

"If I had the chance to Revenge, I would definitely Revenge."

"On the contrary... what sister wouldn't want Revenge after her brother was murdered?"

Lin Yu nodded.

"I understand... I'll let you know if I find out who the real culprit is."

Ailan Rainbowlight glanced at Lin Yu, somewhat surprised. "Thanks then, Supervisor Arthur."

"I've heard that you have a good relationship with that famous Detective."

Lin Yu did not answer, but asked again.

So... you really don't regret it at all?

"Because, the person who met with 'Dark Rock' Supervisor Tennyson that day could actually have been you, right?"

As the two quickened their pace, Lin Yu posed an extremely pointed question.

Ailan Rainbowlight fell silent.

Footsteps echoed inside the pipes, and after a long while, Ailan Rainbowlight finally spoke.

"You seem to have crossed a Crossing the Line, Arthur."

The friendliness in her tone vanished, replaced by a hint of warning.

Lin Yu ignored him and continued speaking.

"Really? It seems you really were supposed to be there that day."

"Even if it wasn't you who was originally scheduled to meet that day, Aide Rainbowlight got involved in this because of you, didn't he?"

"You said that he only came into contact with this information about 'Supreme Evolution' because of you..."