As Anna spoke, prompts kept appearing on the God of War Interface:
"Attention, attention!"
"In thirty-five seconds, you will be transported away."
Gu Qingshan glanced at it and said quickly, "Anna, I'm about to be transported away. This is the Eternal Abyss's—"
Anna interrupted him, asking in a seemingly firm voice, "I heard your conversation. You'll be leaving in a few dozen seconds. I know."
She tried hard to appear calm, but failed.
Gu Qingshan looked at her stubborn expression, and his gaze gradually softened.
She was the girl he had been fated to meet in his previous life, the one who had made a promise to him in the midst of battle, yet died in the apocalypse.
Although he had never truly spent time with her, how could Gu Qingshan back down now?
Gu Qingshan said softly, "That's right. I'm afraid I have to take part in a battle. It's very important, and it concerns the survival of all of us."
Anna lowered her head and said nothing.
But he continued.
"Anna, you have to leave soon, too."
"Remember, your life matters more than anything. You absolutely mustn't die."
"Once I've taken care of these things, I'll come find you, okay?"
At his final words, Anna abruptly raised her head and stared at him, as if she wanted to make sure.
Gu Qingshan said softly, "That's right. You have to stay alive and wait for me to come back."
Anna fell silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "How many seconds are left?"
Gu Qingshan glanced at the interface and said, "Six seconds."
By the time he finished speaking, another second had passed.
Five seconds left.
Without hesitation, Anna stepped forward, hooked a finger under Gu Qingshan's chin, and said, "Remember, I've never kissed another man."
Four seconds.
She