Fated Opposition / Hello, Express Delivery!

"So, it really is because of me..." Fang Zi, a hint of disappointment in her smile. "I thought I had been very restrained..."

"..."

No, no, no, sister, please stop! You're being too restrained!!

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Chapter Forty-Four: Opposing Fates

"So, Fang Zi invited me out today just for this? Sorry, I just..."

"No, not either."

"??"

Fang Zi didn't mind Ling Mengxue's overreaction. Her smile was somewhat wistful, tinged with apology and helplessness. "Actually, that's true. To be precise, it's mainly because of you, little sister."

"Ahem..." Fang Zi paused slightly before continuing, "Just recently, I saw some vague trajectories of fate on the Celestial Star Chart for tonight. All I can know is that you're being targeted by some powerful being. I can't predict Destiny Engraver of High Tier ranks, but I'm still worried, so..."

"So, Fang Zi was actually worried about me?" Ling Mengxue suddenly realized, a wave of emotion washing over her.

However, this was soon accompanied by a feeling of guilt.

Think back, did I actually have that thought just now?

They're absolutely despicable!

They're worried about your safety, "kindly acting as your bodyguard," but you're still worried about that... uh, someone who wants to "eat" your magical clone??

Ling Mengxue cursed herself in her heart. Although it didn't actually happen, the feelings she had were real.

"Sorry..."

"What are you apologizing for, little sister?"

Seeing Ling Mengxue's guilty expression, Fang Zi immediately became interested, her eyes curving slightly. "Isn't everything alright? Or... did Xiaoxue actually just experience a 'mental storm' that her sister is unaware of?"

Ling Mengxue was stunned and didn't react.

What kind of divine calculation is this?

Simple Psychology?

Or is it some kind of awesome mind-reading technology?

Sister, your heart is growing deeper and deeper.

A moment of silence fell over Ling Mengxue, her face slightly flushed, clearly embarrassed.

Fang Zi pursed her lips and smiled, looking at her with clear, bright eyes. Hesitantly, she leaned closer and asked, "Are you talking badly about my sister again? Let me guess..."

"Stop guessing! Stop guessing! It's definitely not! It's just a simple 'complaint'!" Ling Mengxue's expression froze, and she quickly pushed Fang Zi away.

Honestly, she couldn't imagine what would happen next.

Tonight is going to be a nightmare. If this keeps up, will we even be human?

"Oh, you've exposed yourself." Fang Zi said regretfully.

"No!"

Is it really just a rant?

"This cannot be fake!!"

"So today's date was a lie?" Fang Zi asked with a smile.

Ling Mengxue was taken aback, not expecting Fang Zi to ask such a question suddenly.

If, as previously stated, everything that happened today was the result of the 'Celestial Star Chart' prediction, then looking back, it all seems so unreal.

Fang Zi thought for a moment, then a genuine smile appeared on her face. "I'm genuinely worried about you☆, and I'm also genuinely wanting to go on a date with you☆. It's half and half, so Xue-chan doesn't need to thank me too much~ The two don't conflict."

"Fang Zi..." Ling Mengxue hesitated before speaking, "What if we really did encounter that Dark Girl tonight?"

After listening, Fang Zi fell into a brief silence, his tone becoming somewhat serious, "Xiao Xue... do you think it's possible that before I dealt with her, I didn't know it was just a magical clone?"

"?!""for..."

"There's no reason, little sister." Fang Zi shook her head, interrupting her. Her tone suddenly turned serious, as if warning her, "Normally we don't interfere with the 'playing' of lower-level girls, but if they're targeted by Hall-tier Destiny Engraver, and the inscriber harbors ill intentions, even your older sister would do the same..."

Fang Zi was quite helpless, knowing that it wouldn't be clear in a short time, so he simply took Ling Mengxue to a nearby coffee shop.

Ling Mengxue remained silent throughout the journey.

She had learned a lot and knew how serious the situation was.

Generally, when High Tier or higher-level Destiny Engraver fight, they will move to an alternate dimension to avoid causing serious mistakes in this world.

It's worth noting that even a single Hall-Tier Magic can destroy a small city. Imagine the devastating consequences if it were to erupt in the city center. Fortunately, such a situation has never occurred since magic came into existence.

At that time, there was no Dark Faction, but as time goes on, who knows when a few powerful madmen might appear?

This was the first time Fang Zi had encountered Dark Girl of the Hall-tier. In general, in battles of this level, if she didn't inflict substantial damage on the enemy with her first move, she could only forcibly pull them into the 'otherworld'.

In this situation, it's highly likely that both parties will need to stay in bed for several months after their release; this has happened before.

Sitting at the entrance of a street-side cafe, Fang Zi sighed softly, her beautiful eyes blinking as she gazed at the distant night view, her expression calm as she spoke.

Ling Mengxue sipped her coffee and listened silently, but she still felt an indescribable sadness in her heart.

Why?

Why can't we all live in peace?

If it's just about points, she can easily meet everyone's needs. Is it really only for that reason?

"You must find this strange, right?" Fang Zi noticed her confusion and patiently explained, "Actually, I used to be the same way. Aside from the Princess Camp members, before Destiny Engraver reaches High Tier, we all unconsciously feel a strong hostility and competitive spirit towards the opposing faction. Friends and family might be able to overcome this sense of distance, but in everyday interactions, we still can't help but feel eager to test our skills. This is a clash of destinies, and no one knows the truth—"

No wonder, with exams approaching, Tang Ling and the others are still thinking about training and sparring all the time. Is this the reason?

Ling Mengxue felt that her knowledge had increased wonderfully once again.

Useful, but not much.

She had always been alone, and no one had ever mentioned these things to her before.

Perhaps everyone has thought about it, but no one knows the reason. Behind all fates, it seems that everything is blocked by a 'Gate of Finality'.

"Alright, alright, little Xue, don't think too much. Let all your troubles go away. Even now, I still have deep-seated grudges with some old enemies. Although they're just weaklings to me now, if it weren't for you, I might be dead by now."

They chatted for a while longer, and by then the hot drinks on the table were empty, and the snacks were all gone.

Fang Zi leaned forward, reached out and ruffled Ling Mengxue's hair, her face relaxed and cheerful. "Thank you, I had a lot of fun on today's date. Let's go to the store another day! Sister, you kept your word about the service you promised! What are you thinking? Don't worry, the service is top-notch."

"..."

"That's all for now, Xiaoxue. You should go home early too. Do you want me to give you a ride?"

"Sister, you should go first."

Ling Mengxue felt a warmth in her heart. She paused, looked at Fang Zi's beautiful, hazy face under the lamplight, and smiled gratefully, "Thank you..."

"Hmm? Thank you too, sister."

Good night, and sweet dreams to you too.

[Img=700,863]htt Slightly... slightly late?

[Img=700,976] Chapter 45 Hello, package delivered!

Night had fallen, and the lights were dim and hazy.

Recalling the battle that had taken place not long ago, Ling Mengxue suddenly remembered something and returned to the lakeside highway.

The scene had been cleaned up. Perhaps Fang Zi had taken care of everything before leaving, but the boss did it so discreetly that she didn't even notice this "small detail."

After looking around to make sure she hadn't missed anything, she quickly left the scene and ran all the way home.

When the world fell silent again, a girl in a black Lolita dress suddenly leaped down from a nearby tree, landing smoothly with a "thud" in her high heels.

The highway was deserted and somewhat desolate at this moment. Mo Chuyun calmly tidied her clothes.

A slight smile played on her lips, tinged with bittersweetness.

"Sigh, I just wanted to chat with my sister, but I ended up being targeted by someone else first~"

Nothing more was said that night.

"Ding-dong--"

"Hello! You have a package to deliver!"

The next morning, Ling Mengxue got up early. She had just changed her clothes and checked her appearance in the mirror when she heard the doorbell ring from the living room downstairs.

Ling Mengxue paused for a moment, and as she ran downstairs, she was still a little puzzled.

I haven't been home much lately and haven't bought anything online.

Could it be Xiaoyu's?

But if my sister has packages, they should be sent directly to the Magic Association, right?

The door opened, and the delivery guy was patiently standing there. "Uh... Hello, are you Ms. Ling Mengxue? Your package, please sign for it..."

"Mine??"

Ling Mengxue pointed to herself, somewhat uncertain, "Did you write the sender's name on it?"

"Nothing was specifically marked... Huh? That's strange."

The deliveryman, initially a little embarrassed, checked the package information more carefully after hearing this, and became increasingly puzzled. "The sender's information is hidden. Generally, packages need the sender's address, phone number, and name. If it's not written down, and there's a problem during transit, it can't be returned, and the sender can't be found. This is the most basic format for sending a package..."

Does this imply that the other party never intended to take back what they sent?

A strange train of thought briefly crossed Ling Mengxue's mind. She had no idea who had sent this unexpected gift. "Do you know what it is?"

"If it's for you, miss, then accept it. It's clearly stated on the box, isn't it?" The deliveryman smiled and pointed to the contents of the box, "Computer parts."

Okay, thank you.

OK, have a nice day!

"..."

Ling Mengxue held the package in both hands, watched the deliveryman ride away on his motorcycle, then turned around, closed the door, and went back inside.

"Computer parts? What are those??"

"Could it be that some 'helpful netizen' knows my computer parts are faulty and wants to replace them for me?"

"But something this light, is it really a computer accessory?"

Ling Mengxue muttered to herself, then quickly sat down on the sofa and started unpacking the package.

Cut it open with scissors, and inside the thin cardboard box was only a beautifully packaged gift box, nothing else. In terms of weight, it was as light as foam.

A letter?

I don't know who sent it.

The envelope was exquisitely and elegantly designed, with a crown icon affixed to the label.

So elegant, so incredibly elegant!

Getting ready for her early class, Ling Mengxue didn't have time to read the letter properly. She put it away, grabbed her schoolbag, turned right, bought some fried dough sticks and soy milk from Master Wang's breakfast stall, and hurried off to school.

In the familiar classroom, perhaps because the end of the semester is approaching, many people were already sitting in their seats.