Ark Simulator, Don't I Lack a Physical Body?

"That's enough." Lemuen's aura softened. "Now, could you make me a cup of tea? I'm a little thirsty after talking so much."

When Su Rui returned with the tea, her expression had softened considerably. Lemuen took the teacup and gently blew on it. "You know what? Sometimes I think, maybe that accident that day was necessary."

Su Rui's silver eyelashes trembled slightly.

"Because only after experiencing all that," she said softly, "Can I truly understand Andoain's persistence, and only then can I truly cherish the peace I have now."

She took a sip of tea, her aura appearing especially warm in the night. "Besides, if it weren't for this, how would I have the opportunity to have you with me every day?"

Su Rui finally curled the corners of her lips slightly. "That's just sophistry."

"But it worked, didn't it?" Lemuen's aura gleamed with triumph. "Now, can you forgive Andoain? At least a little?"

Su Rui was silent for a moment, then Yin Chen softly formed a single word: [Hmm.]

As night deepened, Lemuen gradually drifted off to sleep in her wheelchair. Sue carefully covered her with a blanket, while Yin Chen gently adjusted the room's temperature.

He sat down beside her, his fingertips lightly touching her halo. Yin Chen showed a steady sleep pattern, and his gaze gradually softened.

"I still can't completely forgive him," he murmured to himself, "But for you... I can try to forgive him."

Silver dust gently brushed against her hair, capturing the tranquility of the night. Under the Laterano starry sky, some past events would eventually be let go.

(The following is an expanded version)

As morning light streamed through the curtains into the study, Lemuen slowly awoke. She found herself covered with a soft blanket, her wheelchair adjusted to the most comfortable angle, and a warm cup of tea and breakfast laid out on the small table beside her.

Su Rui stood by the window, his silver hair almost translucent in the morning light. Hearing the noise, he turned and walked over. "Did you sleep well?"

Lemuen's aura shone with a warm light. "Very good. You didn't sleep all night?"

"You don't need that much sleep." Su Rui gently adjusted her wheelchair. "Breakfast is prepared according to your preferences."

Lemuen noticed his silver hair was a little messy and reached out to tidy it up for him. "Still thinking about last night?"

Su Rui tilted her head slightly. "It's just... optimizing Andoain's plans."

"Lying." Lemuen chuckled, a sly glint in her aura. "The fluctuations in your Silver Dust are always peculiar when you lie."

Su Rui's silver eyelashes trembled slightly. "... It's just adding some safety clauses."

"For me?" Lemuen took the tea he offered.

"For everyone," Su Rui whispered, "But mainly for you."

In the morning, Andoain sent a new message. Su Rui stared at the screen, his expression still somewhat indifferent. Lemuen's aura gently touched his arm. "Should you reply?"

Su Rui was silent for a moment, then Yin Chen began operating rapidly. "Sending the correction plan."

"What did you add?" Lemuen asked curiously.

"Additional security protocols," Su Rui replied briefly, "And some... precautions."

Lemuen's aura gleamed with a smile, "For example?"

"For example, if a similar accident occurs again, certain people will receive... special attention." Su Rui's silver dust revealed complex security system blueprints.

Lemuen couldn't help but chuckle, "Are you settling a personal score for someone else?"

"It's a reasonable security plan," Su Rui said seriously. "It fully complies with Laterano's security standards."

In the afternoon, while working on documents, Lemuen noticed that Su Rui's Silver Dust had been quietly optimizing her wheelchair protection system.

"You really don't need to be so nervous," she said softly. "I'm safe now."

Su Rui's silver dust shimmered slightly: [Protection level increased to 98.7%.] "Just a little short."

"What's missing?" Lemuen asked curiously.

"We're missing a system that can always be by your side." Su Rui pulled up a new design blueprint. "We're developing a mobile protection unit."

Lemuen's halo swayed gently. "Su Rui..."

"I know," he interrupted her, "But this is my choice."

Volume 17, Chapter 961: Sometimes Getting Injured Is a Good Thing

As evening fell, Lemuen admired the flowers in the garden, with Su Rui following behind. Her aura shimmered golden in the setting sun. "You know what? Sometimes I think getting hurt might be a good thing."

Su Rui's silver hair suddenly stopped flowing. "Don't say that."

"Because it led me to you." Lemuen turned to face him, "Giving me the opportunity to truly understand you, not just in the realm of consciousness."

She gently took his hand. "So, let's not be angry about the past anymore, okay?"

Su Rui remained silent for a long time, then Yin Chen slowly formed a single word: [Good.]

But Lemuen's aura keenly detected that the silver dust simultaneously formed another line of smaller text: [However, the protection system will continue to be upgraded.]

She couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Stubborn."

"I learned it from you." Su Rui's lips curled up slightly.

As night fell again, the study was filled with a warm atmosphere. Lemuen was working on the last few documents, while Su Rui was organizing materials beside her.

"Andoain will be back tomorrow to report on the progress," Lemuen said softly. "Could you... be a little kinder?"

Su Rui's silver aura rippled slightly: [I will maintain a professional attitude.]

"Including not secretly adding bitter melon powder to his tea?" Lemuen's aura gleamed with a teasing light.

"... That was an accident," Su Rui said expressionlessly. "A seasoning mistake."

Lemuen couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Then it's settled?"

Su Rui nodded slightly, and the silver dust formed a smiling expression in the air.

Under the Laterano stars, the shadows of the past are slowly fading, replaced by a warm present and a hopeful future.

The morning sunlight streamed through the stained glass, casting warm dappled patterns in the cardinal's study. Lemuen's aura shone softly as she carefully examined the mountain of luggage piled on the table.

"I need to bring the protective cloak," she murmured to herself, folding a silver-white cloak neatly. "The border areas sometimes get sandstorms."

Su Rui's silver hair swayed slightly in the morning light. He leaned against the door, watching Lemuen's busy figure. "Actually, you don't need to bring so much..."

"And this," Lemuen said, completely ignoring him, as she took out an exquisite tea set from the cabinet, "The tea from the chapel might not suit your taste."

Su Rui's storage ring flickered softly: [I have 37 types of tea and matching teaware in my space.]

But Lemuen had already moved on to the next item. "Ah, the first-aid kit must be complete. Medical conditions in the border regions might not be very good." She carefully checked the medicines inside, "Hemostatic agents, antidotes, fever reducers..."

Su Rui looked at her helplessly. "My healing magic is far more effective than these medicines."

Two hours passed, and the preparations continued. Lemuen's aura glowed slightly from her busyness. "Should we bring some snacks? We might get hungry on the way." She had already started packing boxes of macarons and almond cookies.

Su Rui finally couldn't help but speak up, "We're only going for a day, not immigrating."

"But we need to be fully prepared," Lemuen said earnestly, adding another book to the pile of luggage. "You can read to pass the time on the road."

Su Rui's storage ring flashed again: [I have downloaded the entire collection of the Laterano Central Library.]

"And this..." Lemuen suddenly remembered something, pushing her wheelchair towards the inner room, "Wait for me."

Su Rui looked at the pile of luggage that had grown into a small mountain and sighed softly. Yin Chen formed a helpless expression in the air.

An hour later, Lemuen pushed her wheelchair out, holding a delicate little box. "This is a specially made Originium amulet, it can..."

She suddenly stopped talking because she saw Su Rui standing in front of the now empty table. All the luggage was gone.

"Where's the luggage?" Lemuen's aura flashed in surprise.

Su Rui raised his hand, his storage ring glowing faintly. "[It's all stored away.]" His silver eyelashes trembled slightly. "Actually, I have everything in my storage space."

He lightly tapped the ring, and a virtual list appeared in the air: [87 sets of protective gear, 213 types of medical supplies, enough food to last three months, and...]

Lemuen's aura slowly dimmed. "Oh... I forgot you had this."

Looking at the lonely amulet in her hand, she suddenly felt that her previous busyness was somewhat ridiculous.

"But," Lemuen suddenly perked up, "Do you know the exact location of the chapel? I've already planned the safest route..."

Su Rui's Silver Dust unfolded a holographic map in the air: [The entire Laterano region has been scanned, and 14 chapels matching the description have been found.] The dots displayed detailed information and the optimal route for each chapel, "Based on your physical condition, the route with the gentlest slope has been selected."

Lemuen opened her mouth, then closed it again. She silently put away the route map she had spent so much time drawing.

"And," she said with one last effort, "I've prepared gifts for the locals..."

Su Rui's storage ring flashed: [200 practical gifts suitable for the border regions have been prepared, including improved seeds and medical kits.]

The afternoon sun was already setting, and they hadn't set off yet. Lemuen sat in her wheelchair, her aura somewhat dimmed. "Did I... do something that backfired?"

Su Rui knelt down in front of her, his silver eyes meeting hers. "No," he said softly, "Your feelings are important."

He gently took her hand. "I just wanted to tell you not to worry so much. I can protect myself, and I can protect you too."

Lemuen's aura brightened slightly. "But..."

"But I'm happy," Su Rui said softly, "I'm happy that someone cares about me so much."

He stood up and pushed the wheelchair. "Now, can we set off?"

Lemuen finally smiled, her aura radiating a warm glow. "Mm."

As the setting sun began to paint the sky red, they finally emerged from the mansion. Su Rui pushed the wheelchair, her storage ring containing everything Lemuen had prepared, though most of it was unnecessary.

"Actually," Lemuen said softly, "I know you lack nothing. I just... wanted to do something for you."

Su Rui's silver hair swayed gently in the evening breeze. "I know."

Their shadows stretched longer on the streets of Laterano, behind them lay the journey they had undertaken after a long day's work, yet had set off almost empty-handed.

Perhaps the most important thing is not how much luggage you pack, but that when you're ready to set off, someone is willing to travel with you.

Walking through the streets of Laterano, Lemuen's aura gradually regained its brightness. She asked curiously, "What else is in your storage space?"

Su Rui's silver dust displayed a concise list in the air: [Basic survival supplies, medical equipment, energy supplies, research tools...] The dots scrolled rapidly. "Want to see the detailed list?"

Volume 17, Page 962: Mobile Kitchen

"No need," Lemuen chuckled. "I bet you even brought a portable kitchen, right?"

[Three models of portable kitchens, equipped with 27 cooking functions.] Yin Chen immediately responded, "Should we demonstrate now?"

"Wait," Lemuen suddenly remembered something, "How many outfits did you bring?"

Su Rui's silver eyelashes trembled slightly: [Based on weather forecasts, 17 sets of clothing suitable for various weather conditions have been prepared, including formal wear, casual wear, and protective suits.]

Lemuen's aura gleamed with a teasing light. "Then why did I go through all that trouble to prepare..."

"But I've kept everything you prepared," Su Rui said softly. "Each one is important."

As they passed a dessert shop, Lemuen's aura suddenly lit up. "Ah, should we buy some fresh snacks to eat on the way?"

Su Rui's storage ring flickered slightly: [47 kinds of desserts have been stocked, including all the shop's signature products.] Yin Chen added, "All of them were freshly made this morning."

Lemuen paused, then asked, "When did you..."

"While you were preparing the first-aid kit," Su Rui said calmly, "I had Yin Chen go and buy it."

She couldn't help but laugh, "So you prepared everything all along, and watched me busy there all day?"

Su Rui's silver hair swayed slightly. "Seeing you so busy... it's so heartwarming."

As the sun completely set, they arrived at the city gate. The guards, seeing Lemuen's aura, immediately saluted and let them pass.

"Actually," Lemuen said softly, gazing at the path in the distance, "I know you can handle everything on your own. But I just wanted to do something for you, even if it's just preparing a cloak."

Su Rui tightened her grip on the wheelchair slightly. "I know."

"Before, in the realm of consciousness, I could only watch you face everything alone." Her aura shimmered with a soft light. "Now, I can finally do something for you, even if it's insignificant."

Su Rui stopped and crouched down to look her in the eye. "Everything you do is important," he said, his silver eyes unusually earnest in the twilight, "More important than anything in the storage space."

As night fell, the stars twinkled in the sky. Su Rui took out a soft Originium lamp from her storage space and hung it beside her wheelchair.

"Look," Lemuen suddenly pointed into the distance, "There are lights on in that little chapel."

Su Rui's silver dust flashed slightly: [Life signs detected, approximately 15-20 people.] "Shall we go now?"

"Tomorrow," Lemuen said softly. "Let's rest here tonight."

Watching Su Rui skillfully set up the tent and establish a protective barrier, she couldn't help but ask, "You even brought camping gear?"

[Three tent models, five protective barrier generators.] Silver Dust displayed the list, "Choose the most comfortable combination based on your physical condition."