I'm Not a Flame-Chaser

Lin saw a subtle expression suddenly appear on Qianqi's face. Then, her expression changed, and she jumped over the railing. Lin watched as she jumped down and landed on the ground. Then, without looking back, she rushed into the building and fled as fast as she could.

Then, Lin heard footsteps behind him.

He turned around.

I understand why Qianqi had that expression.

P. S.: I fell asleep while writing last night, but finished writing this morning...

The "Rebirth" of the Sky: Chapter Forty-Six - The Herrscher of Reason are all twins...

First, in this other world, there are no people unrelated to lies, only those who lie and those who are lied to.

Second, Article 1 is null and void.

Third, the second point is a lie.

Generally speaking, the unusual aspects of the consciousness space are the key to breaking through the consciousness space. This means that to escape attacks on the consciousness level, one must not only have superhuman willpower, extraordinary reasoning ability, and strong mental strength, but also meticulous observation skills.

The more cautious the attacker is, the more difficult they are to deal with. So when Qianqi said that the attacker was the Herrscher of Reason, he was already prepared for a protracted battle in the consciousness space.

Disrupting common sense, altering memories, psychological attacks, and lurking among those around him, ready to take his life at any moment...

Life?

"Haha, Lin, let's go, let's go home."

As mentioned earlier, the unusual nature of the consciousness space is the key to breaking the deadlock. Therefore, in theory, the other party would hide themselves very deeply, even using various means to conceal themselves, and then find an opportunity to attack the victim. The few days in the consciousness space are just a moment in the eyes of the outside world, and the attacked person seems to die instantly.

... Logically speaking...

Lin silently stared intently at the person in front of her who should never have been there. Her usually serene face was now adorned with an arrogant and domineering laugh that Lin Cong seen before. Her Chienyu Academy uniform had been altered into a hot pants and vest outfit resembling that of a sexy girl, and even her original low ponytail had been changed into a flamboyant high ponytail. Her brighter gray-silver hair and sapphire red pupils further foreshadowed her identity.

So, has her memory been altered? Was she supposed to be like this from the beginning? Was the immature, naive yet mature-looking woman in her memories just a fabrication by the Herrscher of Reason? Was she originally studying at the Chienyu Academy instead of Canghai City?

Lin was at a loss for words when faced with a girl who was so different from the girl he knew. Would he be suspected if he complained now, but would he be even more suspected if he didn't complain? The line between the two was really... blurry.

"You..."

Lin intended to expose her directly, but as soon as he uttered a word, he heard Qianqi's voice in his ear.

"Wait a minute, Lin..."

"Forest!"

Lin's pupils contracted slightly. He not only heard Qianqi's voice, but he also heard Kiana's voice.

What's going on?

"Lin, the one you met was Herrscher. Bronya and I met her on Mount Taixu while you were on standby on the Hyperion. She captured the Class President and made us tell her who the real Class President was. We originally intended to make her realize that she wasn't the Class President, but she suddenly grabbed everyone..."

"Kiana, let me explain." Perhaps considering that Kiana's explanation was too lengthy, and that the gray-silver-haired girl in front of her had already shown a suspicious look, another cold, almost mechanical voice interjected, "She was about to collapse under the verbal offensive of the Class President and Kiana, but then she suddenly looked at the Hyperion and said, 'You guys are all unreliable. Lin can definitely tell who the real Fu Hua is,' and that's how we ended up here."

"..."

"..."

The public channel fell silent for a moment, whether moved by the bond between Lin and Fu Hua, or speechless with emotion at the failure caused by Lin alone.

The voice comes from Bronya, a cold, gray-haired girl whom I met once in the Quantum Sea. She is somewhat similar to Qianqi, and she seemed quite surprised when we reunited on the Hyperion.

"In short, just like Kiana did before, we can't directly deny her and provoke her. We have to gradually shake her will to weaken her power."

"But the Class President and I have already questioned her self-identity, so it's probably better to just deny her now."

"No, she clearly sees Lin as her last hope for recognition. If we don't acknowledge him directly, she will definitely be enraged, and then the Class President will be in danger."

"The Class President said that as long as the Herrscher is distracted, it will work... By the way, where is the Class President?"

The debate on the "public channel" about whether to gradually undermine the Herrscher of Reason or to decisively deny her fell into a brief silence.

Meanwhile, the Herrscher of Reason in front of him couldn't wait any longer and her face was full of impatience, so Lin had to calm her down first.

"Okay, let's go." He pretended not to notice that something was wrong—that a strange person was in a strange place at a strange time.

Even the Herrscher of Reason was surprised that Lin responded so readily after a long silence. Her face immediately lit up with childlike pride, as if to say that only Lin could recognize her.

"Hey, as expected of me... um..."

The Herrscher of Reason seemed unable to find a suitable word to describe their relationship for a moment. Because Fu Hua's memories of Lin were too complicated, she could not understand such strange and unusual feelings.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up as if she had thought of an excuse, "My... buddy!"

"..."

So, he was just a buddy to Fu Hua?

"Alright, let's go, buddy, let's go home now!" The Herrscher of Reason put her hand on Lin's shoulder without any hesitation, and with a smile, she pulled Lin towards the stairs to the rooftop.

Under the fiery sunset, the gray-silver-haired girl pulled the lifeless-looking boy towards the school gate. The girl was very cheerful, laughing constantly, and telling Lin Cong heard before, showing a smile that she might not have had in more than ten years.

Perhaps if the Honkai hadn't happened and everything had proceeded normally, she might have become just as cheerful.

Lin stared ahead, while the Herrscher of Reason turned around as if in response, chuckled, and spun around. His fair and healthy thighs shone brightly in the sunset. He asked innocently, "Look, look, look more. I'm much prettier than before, right? You must like me even more now, right?"

Suddenly, Lin felt pressure from the "public channel." Even though the three girls hadn't said a word since earlier, he still felt uneasy, as if someone was staring at him from behind.

"No... I just wanted to ask, do you have any brothers or sisters?"

Upon hearing Lin's words, the smile on the Herrscher of Reason's face immediately froze. The anger in her eyes surged, and she said through gritted teeth, "I have no brothers or sisters... and I can't have any."

"Then who is she?"

Lin pointed in the direction he had been gazing. The Herrscher of Reason seemed to remember something as well, and his anger subsided considerably, but he still turned around with great displeasure, glaring at the other gray-haired girl who was waiting at the door.

Lin and Fu Hua stared at each other in silence.

The "Rebirth" of Changkong: Chapter 47 - When you can't draw anymore, just restart.

"She's someone I don't know."

Lie.

Perhaps the previous Herrscher of Reason had left too deep an impression on Lin. Both the host, Qianqi, and the Herrscher of Reason itself were cunning individuals who were very good at deception. So when he saw this Herrscher of Reason showing an undisguised expression of disgust, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Why does she look like a child, with her likes and dislikes written all over her face? It seems like she would rather not bother to try to cover it up or deceive him.

Unlike the Herrscher of Reason, Fu Hua, dressed properly in the uniform of the Chienyu Academy, walked over. She and Lin exchanged a glance. This was the first time Lin had seen her in 50,000 years. According to Kiana, Fu Hua had always been in Sky City, but she had lost her memories of Lin. The two were so close, yet it felt like an entire world separated them.

That being said, the Herrscher of Reason did not stop Fu Hua from approaching; instead, he snorted and turned away.

"Let's go home together." Fu Hua's tone was so detached compared to before, filled with a sense of otherworldly isolation.

This aloofness and detachment from the world is what distinguishes her from the other students who are laughing and playing around. Even though she looks to be about the same age as them, she is shrouded in a veil of mystery. So much so that when she says the same thing as the Herrscher of Reason, it doesn't feel like the interaction between the Herrscher of Reason's friends, but rather like... a parent urging their child to go home.

Lin glanced at the displeased Herrscher of Reason and immediately felt that she and the Herrscher of Knowledge had formed an older brother and younger sister duo.

"Cut..."

The Herrscher of Reason spat rudely, but to Lin's surprise, she did not refuse Fu Hua. She just crossed her arms and impatiently swung her legs.

This is...

Lin asked Fu Hua with her eyes, and she gently shook her head. This action was immediately captured by the Herrscher of Reason. The gray-silver-haired girl raised her eyebrows, and Fu Hua froze in place as if she had been hit by a spell.

"It must be fair; no underhanded tactics allowed," the Herrscher of Reason said, staring intently at Fu Hua.

"... What fairness?" Lin asked.

"She had people decide who the real Fu Hua was, just like a beauty pageant, a fair performance with judges scoring," Bronya explained to Lin.

Kiana said sullenly, "But she's completely unfair. She acts like a child, believing that fairness is the only fairness. The Class President is forced not to tell the truth."

Lin could imagine Kiana pouting indignantly as she said this, standing up for Fu Hua.

... So, is this already the selection process for "who is the real Fu Hua"?

"Hmph, I know they're definitely trying to communicate with you through some means right now, just like before, conspiring to deceive me." The Herrscher of Reason curled her lips as she looked at Lin, laughing arrogantly. "But it's okay, we're buddies, Lin. Our friendship of over ten years is something they can't compare to. Besides, I know you'll always make the right judgment; you've never been wrong."

"I've always been tolerant and patient with my buddies, so I'll allow them to communicate with you and pass on information to you. I won't rush you to choose. I'll show you that I'm not the Fu Hua I used to be!"

"Now I don't hesitate, I don't feel lost and helpless, and I don't spend all my time asking people what to do next! Now I am strong, wise, decisive, and even more sexy—much more feminine than this old man!"

Fu Hua was shot for no reason, did not express her opinion. Of course, perhaps it was just that the Herrscher of Reason did not allow her to express her opinion. She simply stood there and watched the Herrscher of Reason gesticulating wildly.

Lin listened quietly to the Herrscher of Reason's impassioned speech. He looked at Fu Hua, then at the Herrscher of Reason was looking at him expectantly, and briefly went over it in his mind.

Then, he made his decision in less than half a second.

"Of course, buddy." Lin didn't hesitate to put his arm around the Herrscher of Reason and call him brother.

Unlike the smiling Herrscher of Reason, both Fu Hua and the "public channel" fell into a deathly silence when Lin hooked his arm around the Herrscher of Reason's neck and put his hand on her shoulder, addressing her as a brother.

"... Did the Herrscher of Reason discover us and then trap us in an illusion?" Bronya murmured after a long silence.

"Maybe...," Kiana said hesitantly. "Didn't she just say she knew we were talking to Lin...?"

"Where did he go and damage his brain in those 50,000 years?" Qianqi asked in confusion.

After receiving a response, the Herrscher of Reason's pretty face, which was exactly like Fu Hua's, revealed a wild smile. She also imitated Lin, putting her hand on his shoulder. "As expected, you still have to be my good buddy! Then let's..."

"But, as you said, everything must be fair, and the Chinese I know value fairness and justice the most."

Lin abruptly changed the subject, interrupting the Herrscher of Reason's subsequent declaration of victory. The two of them stood at the school gate, their arms around each other's necks, engaging in lively conversation amidst the strange gazes of a group of students.

"You said you're not that old-fashioned relic over there anymore, but Hua has many wonderful qualities besides her stubbornness. Even if I chose you as Hua right now, the real Hua wouldn't want to settle things so easily. She would definitely prove herself to be better than before, upright and honorable, just like you said."

"Of course, I know you are definitely Hua, without a doubt, but this is not to prove it to me, but to prove it to yourself."

Lin released the Herrscher of Reason. Upon hearing Lin's words, a hint of doubt and thoughtfulness appeared on her pretty face. Lin then walked up behind the expressionless Fu Hua, whose gaze followed Lin... It was quite glaring.

Lin placed his hands on Fu Hua's shoulders and calmly continued to the Herrscher of Reason: "Look, this is the part you still can't let go of, the stubborn, old, and backward part of you, like dead skin on the soles of your feet. It's because you haven't completely become a new Fu Hua, a better Fu Hua, that she's here, vying with you for the title of Fu Hua."

The man's blunt words made the "public channel" even more eerily silent, and the Herrscher of Reason did not expect Lin's evaluation of Fu Hua to be even more outrageous than hers, and for a moment she did not know how to speak.

"So you need to prove to yourself that you are the new Hua, just like a certain superhero comic series, it's time for 'Reboot Hua,' 'Ultimate Hua,' 'Completely Different Hua.'"

"Well... let's go home now."

Lin Herrscher of Reason, spread his hands and calmly said.

"... Kiana, were you really deceived by this man like this?"

"Huh? What are you saying, Bronya..."

"Stop pretending. Everyone can see it. You're the only one who thinks you haven't been exposed yet."

Amidst the panicked conversation on the "public channel," Lin, the Herrscher of Reason, Fu Hua embarked on their journey home in the sunset.

The "Rebirth" of the Sky: Chapter Forty-Eight - How to Win the Game

Those Herrscher of Reason are in a good mood.

Since she woke up, three things have made her happy. The first was crushing Otto's arrogant blond face. The second was meeting Kevin and getting back the Feather of Dust. The third was discovering that Lin was not dead. And now there should be a fourth: Lin, her comrade-in-arms of ten years, did not disappoint her and recognized that she was the real Fu Hua, much more reliable than Bronya and Kiana, those two unreliable girls.

Right now, she's playing arcade games with her buddies.

Fu Hua leaned against an empty arcade machine, quietly watching Lin and the Herrscher of Reason sitting in front of the arcade, their fingers flying as they swung the joystick and pressed the buttons, having a great time. She remembered that her first formal meeting with Lin was in an arcade in Canghai City, when both of them were still very young and inexperienced.

It's hard to say whether it's a blessing in disguise or not, but after the Herrscher of Reason was born in Fu Hua's unconscious body, her damaged memories were repaired. Moreover, the Herrscher of Reason also retrieved most of the Feather of Dust, and the memories within it returned to her body as well. With the Herrscher's power, her original hyperthymesia was no longer a problem.

Many forgotten details of her past were retrieved by her single hand from the vast torrent of memories.

Fifty thousand years have passed. Through love and hate, separation and reunion, joy and sorrow, her life is like a thick book. Blow away the dust, open it, and the smell of paper and the black words you see are full of bitterness.

Now, she actually has time to stop and carefully organize and savor every detail of her memories.

This book is so thick and heavy.

On the other side, Lin used his superb skills to press the Herrscher of Herrscher of Reason to the edge of the board. After a series of dazzling rounds, he used all his resources to take away the Herrscher of Herrscher of Reason in one go.

Just as the system was about to announce his victory, the arcade screen suddenly changed, returning to the moment before the outcome was decided. His hand had already left the joystick, and the Herrscher of Reason had turned the tables and taken him away.

"Look, I won." The Herrscher of Reason was smug, showing no shame whatsoever for her cheating.

"The real Hua can't beat me." Lin Jingjing looked at her.

"So I'm stronger than before. I couldn't beat you at first, but now I'm stronger than you."

"You only used the power of Feather of Dust."

"If I have power, why can't I use it? Do you expect me to endure it like before? That would be too cowardly." The Herrscher of Reason brushed her finger across her nose and waved her hand casually. "Don't be afraid if anyone bullies you in the future. I will protect you. I am no longer the weak person who needs your protection. You no longer have to risk your life to fight every time."

"..."

The tone and expression of the Herrscher of Reason were very sincere, and there was not a trace of falsehood in their words.