The Couple's Plans for Married Life / Intersecting Timelines

"Indeed, at least we're not without a chance of winning."

Mizuki also felt a little relieved, after all, he had always put pressure on himself and always thought that the opponent was stronger.

He had always adhered to the principle of having the best expectations while preparing for the worst. The pressure he had been under was so great that he gradually began to look forward to the other party's arrival, so that he could stop thinking and enduring this torment, and just focus on fighting and risking everything.

As for the consequences, that's something to consider later, or perhaps he doesn't need to consider it at all.

"That's why I said, wait a minute, if you don't want me to tell Kal'tsit about this, then what is Kal'tsit asking me to meet with you for?"

"Well... maybe she feels that I don't have enough people in my backyard yet. After all, the closer the relationship I build with someone, the more stable I feel."

Kal'tsit's intentions were so straightforward and obvious that Mizuki didn't even need to guess. However, he also felt that Kal'tsit's actions were not in line with her original personality. Had she been influenced by the Doctor and the others, or had she been corrupted by Amash?

"I see. So you're in an unstable state right now. That old woman Kal'tsit was actually willing to sell me out for you... She can actually be so worried that she loses control?"

Concern leads to confusion? This was a possibility that Mizuki had never considered. After all, in the memories of the Sea of Life he inherited, all the Mizuki and Kal'tsit in the parallel worlds knew each other and had a cooperative relationship, but they weren't particularly close. In fact, most of the Mizuki only had a relationship with the Doctor that was more than just a good one.

It is precisely because of the peculiarity of his world that he has not developed a severe personality disorder.

"Of course, it could also be because Kal'tsit thinks you'll never find a partner in your life, so..." Mizuki didn't finish her sentence.

"..." For a moment, Closure seemed heartbroken. Was it really that bad? She Closure, wasn't poor, and she had a great figure and high looks. So what if she had a strange personality, liked to stay at home, was weak in combat, and was greedy for money? She could find a boyfriend anywhere!

"I refuse to accept this!" Closure slammed her glass on the table after downing Mizuki's cocktail in one gulp. "I'm going to confess to someone right now! I refuse to believe that out of all the men on Rhodes Island, not a single one would be interested in me!"

Watching Closure back, Mizuki increasingly felt that she was simply worried that if she stayed any longer, Mizuki would demand the gold card back. She figured this girl would be so happy she wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

However, Mizuki still has to go and accompany Kal'tsit. Hmm, this time Kal'tsit was too concerned and made a poor decision. I need to have a good talk with her about it.

Mizuki was picking up his cup, preparing to tidy up and go home; he still had a lot to do tonight.

"I never knew you could mix drinks, Mizuki! You're amazing!"

Mizuki paused, her hand still holding the wine glass. She turned her head to look at the Doctor had appeared beside her at some point.

"Would you like a drink too?"

"Get out! Who gave you permission to use her appearance!" The Sea of Consciousness surged, and the Doctor's body before her flickered a few times like an old television.

Seemingly completely unconcerned by Mizuki's tone, the "Doctor's" smile gradually took on a strange, unsettling quality.

"You've hidden well, but I'll find you soon."

Under the immense mental pressure, Mizuki's illusion was completely shattered. He exhaled, composed himself, and continued tidying up the bar, but his heart remained unsettled for a long time.

Chapter 266 The Couple's Post-Wedding Plans

"Mizuki ~ Mizuki! Come and give me some advice!"

On the top deck of Rhodes Island, Exusiai reached out and poked Mizuki's snow-white shoulder, holding a latest Siesta buying guide in her hand.

Although it's touted as the latest, the actual release date has been almost a month ago. The lag in information dissemination on Terra is the most frustrating aspect. The various Terra nations that have acquired the new technology still need time to build their own information networks, and the future situation is bound to undergo tremendous changes.

Therefore, the houses listed in this home-buying guide are basically available for sale after two months, which means Exusiai another month to get to Siesta.

"You know my personality; if I had to choose, I'd be very casual."

The night sky was bright, the stars and moon were dazzling, and the headlights behind them illuminated the two of them, casting long shadows.

The night breeze was slightly chilly. The two leaned against each other, relying on the halo above Exusiai's head to illuminate the small booklet in their hands.

Mizuki's personality is such that she's not picky, Exusiai knows this, of course. Mizuki will basically accept anything she chooses, after all, the two of them are quite compatible. But she just can't help but want to ask Mizuki's opinion.

"Don't worry about me, I'm sure I'll like what you choose, or you can choose a few more and then we can choose together."

That's a good suggestion. Exusiai rubbed her hands together, then flipped through the booklet in her hand, choosing her future home. Mizuki hugged her knees, resting her head gently on her knees, quietly watching Exusiai's profile.

He loved watching Exusiai's focused expression when she was doing something; it was a completely different feeling from her usual playful and lively demeanor. Mizuki knew very well that Exusiai outwardly warm but inwardly cold. On the surface, she was enthusiastic to everyone, but in reality, very few people could truly get close to her heart.

The girls from Penguin Logistics, Lemuen and Fiammetta, and of course him—it's really funny, Lemuen and the others all think that the Mizuki must have been unable to bear seeing Exusiai single, so they sent him to her side. Otherwise, they really can't understand why these two would get together in such a strange way. This love story will probably never be told to their children in the future.

"Hmm, why are you looking at me like that? It's not like I haven't seen this before."

Exusiai blushed inexplicably; the blush on her cheeks wasn't very noticeable under the moonlight, but Mizuki could definitely see it clearly.

"Because you're pretty."

Mizuki's smile made Exusiai unconsciously turn her head away. Although she always considered herself to be of superior appearance, well... she felt that this advantage was completely lost in front of Mizuki. Mizuki, who had become the Evolutionary Singularity, was also constantly evolving, but in the eyes of Exusiai and the others, she could already be said to be close to perfection.

Although her appearance hasn't changed at all, there's been a shift in her temperament and some other indescribable aspects. Overall, she's become more harmonious and natural, with no flaws whatsoever. The more Exusiai looks at her, the more she feels like she's gotten a good deal. It's just a pity that Mizuki has attracted far too many unwanted attentions.

"Alright, alright, hurry up and choose. After we choose the one from Siesta, we still need to choose the one from Great Yan."

"Does Laterano not require a choice?"

Lungmen has already decided to, and even acquired, the bar that serves as Penguin Logistics base, while Mizuki hasn't specifically visited Laterano yet.

"That's my hometown. I've already chosen it. I asked Mostima and Sister Fia to help me buy it a couple of days ago."

This time Exusiai wasn't worried at all about Mizuki's dissatisfaction; she knew the situation in Laterano quite well.

"Alright, let me choose for the Great Yan side. I'm more familiar with the situation there."

Mizuki and Exusiai chatted idly when the Doctor, who happened to be passing by in the corridor, glanced at the two sitting on the high deck not far away. She remarked that red and blue were indeed a good match, while wondering if she should also dye her hair red.

Then she saw Closure sitting alone on the ground, drawing circles and muttering something, as if complaining.

"What are you doing, Closure? Sitting here all alone, it's rare to see you so down. Did Mizuki not pay you after last night?"

The Doctor knew about Kal'tsit's actions, and she almost laughed herself to death in bed at the time. Now, seeing Closure so dejected and downcast, she was a little curious about what had happened last night. Surely it wasn't just that Mizuki had gotten away with it for Mizuki?

"No, that's not it. He gave us the money, and neither of us did anything. It's just... there really wasn't a single one! Not a single one!"

Closure was on the verge of tears, and started counting on her fingers with the Doctor.

"That old woman Kal'tsit said I'm unwanted, but I don't believe it. I've tried confessing to Ace, Scout, and Elysium, but none of them have said yes! Not a single one!"

Now the Doctor knows what happened, but this result is not surprising at all. Closure is indeed known for being unable to find a partner. Even if she confesses to someone, as long as the other person has stayed on Rhodes Island for a while, they probably won't agree. Just like this time, it's definitely not serious.

"Hey Doctor, do you also think I'm like you, the kind of woman who can't get married and will spend her whole life holed up in a computer room, unwanted by anyone?"

Closure's face gradually turned into utter despair, and the Doctor couldn't help but scratch her cheek.

"No, that's not it."

"Real?"

"Well, at least I still have Mizuki. I'm not unwanted and stuck in the computer room. Hey, don't cry!"

Seeing that Closure was almost in tears, the Doctor quickly comforted her, as she always hated this kind of trouble.

"Waaaaah, how come you all have someone wanting you, and it's all the same person?"

Closure thought about it carefully and realized that she was the only one who had been left behind. Kal'tsit, the Doctor, and Warfarin had all hung out with Mizuki. Why was she the only one who didn't fit in?

"Mizuki wouldn't abandon you, would he? Although he's not the kind of person who's promiscuous, he does have a lot of romantic entanglements."

Glancing at the blue figure under the moonlight, still busy choosing a location with Exusiai, the Doctor couldn't really give a specific evaluation of Mizuki's situation. After all, like Kal'tsit, she actually encouraged Mizuki to expand the scale of her backyard. As long as this timeline showed enough differences from other timelines, it would be possible to ensure that Mizuki's sense of self wouldn't be overwhelmed by the massive amount of information.

As she spoke, the Doctor noticed that Mizuki was waving at her. She was about to raise her hand to respond when she saw Mizuki's tentacles emerge from the shadows, holding a pizza.

"How thoughtful of you to know I'm hungry. Let's go, Closure, don't stay here feeling down."

Watching the Doctor leave with Closure, Mizuki believed she could calm the other person down, so for now, Exusiai was enough... Hmm?

"I see, so you love me... Hmm, that's strange. I've never met someone who would fall in love with me. How interesting."

The same red hair and eyes, but the bright halo above his head and the wings of light behind him exuded an eerie and chilling aura that was so unsettling.

Mizuki didn't react at all. He just looked to his other side, where his lover was still holding the home buying guide, looking troubled. It seemed she had never imagined that buying a house and having a home would be such a difficult thing.

Exusiai probably can't see the other "Exusiai." This is a cry from the Warp that only Mizuki and Magellan can hear. Once they respond, the other side will immediately detect their location through the spread of information.

TA didn't choose to attack indiscriminately, simply because she was worried about not finding the right position, but this actually made Mizuki feel relieved.

At least now he was certain that the opponent's strength wasn't as terrifying as he had imagined. Although it was still stronger than the Sea of Life, the odds of winning were no longer 20/80. Otherwise, TA wouldn't have needed to search one by one like this; it could have simply permeated all the surrounding worlds.

Not doing it means it can't be done, so there needs to be a response, and the positioning needs to be accurate, like randomly scooping up a handful of sand from the Sargon desert and then finding that one special grain.

Of course, Mizuki also had to be wary that this was a deliberate show of weakness by the other party, just as many creatures in nature rely on mimicry to disguise themselves as weak creatures, lure their prey into a trap, and then swallow them whole.

What are you thinking about?

The voice was exactly the same, but Mizuki did not respond to the phantom behind him. The phantom reflected his own heart, appearing in the images of those he cared about, but never in his own form, since he himself did not hold a very high place in his heart.

Last time, the other party was Doctor, Mizuki managed to stop the transmission before her response could get through. But this time it was so easy, so not responding was the best option.

"Honey, what do you think of this one? It's close to the lake and gets good natural light, and it's also a transportation hub. It's a bit pricey, but buying it shouldn't be a problem for us."

"This... that's fine. Let's choose this one first, and if we're not satisfied, we can look at other options later."

Seeing that Exusiai made the same choice as her, Mizuki was naturally very happy. However, the key issue was that Exusiai herself didn't realize that there was anything wrong with how she addressed Mizuki. It was a very plain and natural way of addressing her, which wouldn't be a problem given their relationship, but it wasn't Exusiai's usual way of addressing her.

"Let's talk about the Great Yan region another time. Even after we get married, it'll be thirty years before we go there. After that, it'll be Aegir, and then... anyway, it'll take about a hundred years. By then, we'll have explored the whole of Terra!"

Closing the manual and tossing it aside, Exusiai swung her legs, encased in black pantyhose, looking cheerful and even humming a little tune.

"By then, my daughter will probably be all grown up and married, and might even have granddaughters."

"I can't say for sure. If your daughter inherits your personality, she might remain single for the rest of her life."

"Oh, you're joking with me, aren't you? What if she inherits your personality? Won't she turn around and start flirting with other women?"

The two joked with each other, and the shadow behind Mizuki gradually disappeared. Exusiai seemed to have sensed something just now, but then thought it was just an illusion.

No matter the time, fantasizing about the future is an eternal theme. Mizuki and Exusiai simply lay on the deck looking at the stars, even though they knew that behind the starry sky there was a pair of eyes staring intently at the universe, ready to cast a destructive gaze at any moment. But the beauty of the starry sky still made them marvel.

"Xiao Le, what happened after that?"

"What?"

"I mean, after we've visited the last country, is there anywhere you'd like to go?"

This problem really stumped Exusiai. She pondered and tried to think of other places she could go.

"Can I live that long?"

"Of course, if you're willing to stay with me."

Mizuki didn't force him. He knew that immortality was far less wonderful than people imagined, so for now, he was simply extending the lifespan of Exusiai, as were the Doctor and the others.

"Then we can try going to the underground city of Durin, and then to Aegir. I've heard Aegir is quite developed."

"Aegir is indeed a very developed city, so what?" Mizuki reached out and poked Exusiai's cheek. "Even so, it's only been two hundred years."

"I really can't think of anything after that." Exusiai bit Mizuki's finger. "Just tell me what you're thinking, don't make me guess."

Two hundred years is enough time for the landscape of Terra to change completely. Exusiai didn't expect that she and Mizuki could actually get through these two hundred years peacefully, but that didn't stop her and Mizuki from fantasizing about the future. If a person's fantasies about the future are all pessimistic, then their life must be terrible.

"Now that we've finished exploring the land, how about we go check out the other side?"

Mizuki pointed her hand to the sky, Exusiai only see countless stars and moonlight adorning the deep night sky.

"To the stars?"

"To the universe." Mizuki sat up. "Friston told me that he had been calling out for tens of thousands of years without any response, but the universe is vast, and perhaps other civilizations have already begun to emerge, but like Terra, they are unable to perceive what the world beyond the land is like."

Is the universe very big?

"There are at least countless Terra or planets larger than Terra. Well, I haven't seen many with my own eyes. The most I've seen is the moon and a few planets around it."

Mizuki counted on his fingers; if they really went, their journey would be longer than Exusiai imagined.

"So after we get married, let's have a honeymoon that lasts for two hundred years, and then go on that space trip you mentioned. That's quite a long journey, isn't it?"

"That will be a long journey, but who knows, maybe one day the people of Terra will catch up with us."

Taking a deep breath, Mizuki leaned on Exusiai's shoulder, and the latter reached out and gently grabbed his hair, casually playing with it.

"Then don't keep me waiting too long."

"Definitely not."

Having expressed his heartfelt wish, Mizuki seemed much more relaxed. Exusiai liked him like this, and she also liked his plan: to travel to unexplored space—what could be more romantic than that?

Chapter 267 Intersecting World Lines

"I was really terrified at that time. I was already Infected, exhausted, hungry, and so cold. It was very dangerous to encounter a stranger."

Behind her, a pink tail swayed in mid-air, accompanied by a slight static current. Goldenglow sipped her hot tea, and the events of her encounter with Mizuki still seemed quite amusing. Thinking back to that naive self, she felt both shy and nostalgic.

"But thankfully, you met your best brother Mizuki, right?"

FrostNova was radiating cold air, but it wasn't as severe as before. Mizuki's treatment method was gradual; replacing too many of her organs all at once would be very difficult for her to adapt to.

Unlike the cold and ruthless Ursus legends, FrostNova has a beautiful smile, at least that's what Goldenglow thinks. And Mudrock is also very gentle.