Inheritance Rights

Inside the archives room.

The entire archives room became unusually quiet after Lin Yu left.

Although Nightless Sky Fire Apricot and Nightless Sky Yong Lian spent a considerable amount of time together, even alone, during this period—after Nightless Sky Yong Lian frequently provided Nightless Sky Fire Apricot with guidance on Alchemy and also helped her catch up on some general knowledge courses Nightless Sky Fire Apricot lacked—...

But when it came to times when they weren't in class or reporting on work, and the two of them were alone in a room... they still didn't know what to say to each other for a moment.

In particular, the conversation atmosphere created by Lin Yu, which was dominated by the "mother and daughter" relationship, made it even more difficult for the two of them to think of anything to say to each other.

Their past conversations were more like those of a master and apprentice in the field of Alchemy, a Family Head and a family member, or Board Members and head of the alchemy research and development department of the Truth Company.

The portion relating to the mother and daughter is very small.

After a long silence, it was still Nightless Sky Fire Apricot spoke first.

"Hmm... Mother, I never imagined you were the 'Creator'. That's quite a surprise."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian nodded slightly. "That's indeed not easy to think of... Just like not many people actually realize that you are the 'Fairy Queen' —to be honest, I didn't even think of it at first."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot touched her nose. "What I did was just a small-scale affair, nothing serious. Mother, you might not even have paid much attention to the 'Fairy Queen' before..."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian gently shook her head. "I am still paying attention. After all, the gangs you've integrated have caused Truth Company quite a bit of trouble."

"I see. Well, those guys in the Outer City are hard to manage. I don't really have that much power over them, and I don't interfere with everything they do," said Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, seemingly a little guilty, as she changed the subject. "But recently, since I started working with Sister Huo Ming, those gangs haven't been bothering Truth Company's convoys and factories much... Hmm, speaking of which, those smuggled Alchemical Materials can lower the cost of the next batch of 'Wrath Core' by another five percent."

"Logically, this should be Huo Le's concern... It's been a long time since the Nightless Sky Family has had a situation where the Family Head and the Chosen of God are separate. You should live a secluded life and show your face as little as possible in the future, taking inspiration from the Mercury Family's model of this generation—although Arter Mercury's Chosen of God is a fake," Nightless Sky Yong Lian said, then paused, "But this matter has indeed been handled quite well."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot pursed her lips. "Hmm... well, it was nothing."

"From now on, I should really hand over the role of 'Fairy Queen' to Huo Ming... It's really inappropriate for her to play the 'Fairy Queen' now that she has the identity of the Chosen of God."

Hearing what Nightless Sky Fire Apricot said, Nightless Sky Yong Lian nodded. "Just handle things yourself, I trust your judgment... Actually, I said I was worried about you, but the only person I can truly rely on and feel at ease with is you."

"Although you are the youngest... you are also your brothers and sisters, so please take good care of them... Whether Huo Le can hold onto her position Family Head ultimately depends on herself, but you and Arthur are also key figures."

"Arthur doesn't live in this world every day, but you live in this City That Never Sleeps."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot sighed softly, "Mother, I can do it even if you don't tell me. I quite like Sister Huo Le... When I was little, I would secretly slip me a lot of snacks when I passed by her teahouse. Remembering that kindness, I will help her too."

At this point, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot paused for a moment, then continued.

"But Mother... since you've essentially asked me for a favor, can I do what Arthur did and ask you for some reward?"

Nightless Sky Yong Lian looked at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot: "Of course."

"Could you spare Ailan Rainbowlight and Omia Bosen?" Nightless Sky Fire Apricot asked cautiously. "I feel... even if you passed on the identity of 'Creator' to me, I might not be able to handle it."

"Wasn't Arthur going to find the Core Technology that could prove his 'Creator' identity? Mother, could you pass on the other technologies that can fool that old man Omia to me, and teach me the essentials... maybe I can continue to act as the 'Creator' and fool them both?"

Nightless Sky Yong Lian looked at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, sat up straight, and her relaxed posture disappeared.

"Do you... know what you're saying?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot crossed her arms. "I was just saying..."

"Everything about the 'Creator' must be buried—you've heard the ideology that 'Supreme Evolution' used to gather these people," said Nightless Sky Yong Lian solemnly. "Everyone who chooses to join 'Supreme Evolution' is in danger... Although I founded it, from the very beginning, I intended for everyone associated with this company and organization to die."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot pursed her lips. "Really? I thought that Mother must have thought these ideas were 'correct' back then, which is why 'Supreme Evolution' was established."

"I'm not that naive. 'Right' and 'Error' don't matter... Slogans like equality for all, freedom, and justice do sound grand and naturally correct," said Nightless Sky Yong Lian, her tone icy, "But in the current Barren Realm, they only bring turmoil, destruction, and despair."

"Don't be misled by these slogans I've made up..."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot sighed, "Oh dear, Mother, I'm not that stupid... I'm not that stupid."

"Okay, I'll be frank... I just happen to like Ailan Rainbowlight, and I want to keep her."

"And... I also want to play the role of 'Creator' —I feel I can handle all of this."

"Mother, you can keep the effects of 'Supreme Evolution' within a certain range, and I think I can too."

Nightless Sky Yong Lian looked at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, her brows furrowing slightly.

Although at this moment, Nightless Sky Yong Lian appears to be a girl of similar age to Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, the moment her brows furrow slightly, the authority of a superior and the maturity inherited from her mother are also naturally revealed.

"Do you... know what you're saying?"

"This isn't something you can continue downloading just because it's 'fun'."

Huo Xing nodded at the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

"I know, and I also think it's beneficial to the family... It would be a bit of a waste to squander the identity of 'Creator,' wouldn't it?"

Nightless Sky Yong Lian stared at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot: "This makes it even less likely to be your own idea, Fire Apricot."

"Why...?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot fell silent.

After a long silence, she finally spoke.

"Because I want to leave some trace of you, Mother."

"I want to understand you, including those parts of you as the 'Creator'."