At that point, 037 finally finished its confession and began cautiously studying Lu Xiaoxiao's expression.
It knew the truth it had just revealed must have been a major blow to Lu Xiaoxiao, who had always wanted to go home, so it planned to comfort her the moment she looked upset.
It was hard to say whether its comfort would work, but it still had to show that it cared.
Yet Lu Xiaoxiao rubbed her chin and thought for a long while without showing even the slightest hint of devastation.
She looked astonishingly composed, even calmly pressing for more details. "So, when you said your superiors couldn't possibly approve my request to 'travel freely between worlds after completing my mission,' was that because you really can't do it, or because the cost is too high for you to make an exception for me?"
"Oh, definitely the latter. You have to understand, extending someone's life in reality really goes against the laws of the world." 037's gaze flickered, as though it was a little embarrassed by that answer. "We... mainly my superiors, still hope you'll stay here in this little world, Host..."
"I see." Lu Xiaoxiao nodded, then abruptly asked, "Then why tell me the truth?"
"Huh?"
"If your guess is right, and I couldn't integrate into this world because of the Original Host's influence, her soul has already dissipated now anyway. If you just kept it a secret, maybe I'd soon forget my memories of the real world and willingly stay here... wouldn't that be more in line with what you want?"
She tilted her head as she looked at 037, her tone free of any sharp accusation and carrying only a little genuine curiosity.
"From your perspective, I'd think explaining all this to me now was a bit unnecessary. Aren't