The tension escalated rapidly, Tingyun, unwilling to see this unfold, promptly intervened to stop it.
"My two benefactors need not do this. If you are worried about my safety on the return journey, please rest assured. Although my martial arts skills are not excellent, I do have some knowledge of piloting Starskiff..."
The image of her parents inviting Ye Yan to teach her how to fly Starskiff when she was little is still vivid in her mind.
Although it cannot compare to the supreme Yukong of rudder control, the art of manipulating clouds with one 'Tingyun tongue is certainly a form of rudder control.
"No need to be polite, Miss Tingyun... We [ Eternity ] keep our word! Please excuse us for a moment, I have some personal matters to attend to." Blake looked at Fulisina, who showed no sign of backing down, and smiled disdainfully.
"Ah, how beautiful is this moment of shattering! Let us wager billions of stars! If, before dawn, your cross can pierce the [ Eternity Stigma ] in my palm... then I will tattoo the triumphant song of Creation upon your heart, which is about to cease beating!"
"But that's perfect—let the light of the entire church bear witness as we begin this war that will last until the Finality!"
Blue flames ignited on the distant altar, and stardust brushed past Fulisina's ear.
"My two benefactors, please don't be angry. Let's keep things peaceful." Tingyun took out her fan, knowing that it was best to avoid physical violence if possible, as anger could easily get to her head.
However... seeing Blake and Fulisina's attitude, Tingyun knew he was powerless to change the situation and obediently left the church.
They couldn't be persuaded at all; Ye Yan's charm was too dazzling for them.
"Sigh~ Let me think, if Lord Ye Yan were here, what would he do..."
He probably offered two cups of milk tea as a ceasefire gift; that's very much in line with his style.
Hmm... No, Tingyun still has to stop their civil war! She can't let her cause a conflict between her two benefactors!
Tingyun made up her mind, took a deep breath, and pushed open the wooden door of the church.
"This young lady... oh?"
Listen carefully: if the soap is face up, I go... otherwise, you go. It's absolutely fair.
Blake and Fulisina are standing beneath the statue of the [ Eternity ] Aeon, witnessing a great duel.
"Elf... are you coming?"
What is there to fear?
Fulisina didn't hesitate; she was quite confident in her luck, believing the [ Eternity ] Aeon would favor her!
Tingyun:...
Okay, she was overthinking it.
Not only is her way of speaking unique, but her style of doing things is also quite unusual.
Generally, people toss coins... but Church are different; they toss soap.
No, how do you tell the front and back of an [∞]-shaped soap?
[When you toss the soap in the air, you'll know the answer in your heart.]
Ye Yan's voice echoed in Tingyun's ears. She raised her head and frowned slightly.
This voice... it's a little different from how I Remembrance.
[Haha, don't worry about the change in voice. This lady thinks... the soap will be front... or back?]
"Hmm..."
The voice seemed to sense Tingyun's hesitation and continued:
As an old saying goes: the chain of cause and effect that mortals readily grasp is merely a rough summary of the complex topology behind events; everything must follow the law of Equilibrium. Who says soap doesn't have two sides? Even Masked Fools knows that.
Chair Blake tossed the soap, still warm from his body as it left his hand, tracing a bright white arc in the air. The edge of the soap hummed softly as it passed, like a miniature flying saucer hovering in the morning light.
As it fell, it constantly adjusted its posture, and the moment its smooth edge touched the marble floor, it suddenly came to a stop, as if suspended by invisible threads.
Good medicine tastes bitter, and honey can be harmful. Whether it's positive or negative, the outcome was predetermined...
Tingyun recognized the voice; could it be a follower of the [ Equilibrium ] Aeon? Arbitrators?
[Don't rush, Miss Fox... I am Ye Yan, whom you know. What I just quoted was something an old friend once said. The Arbitrators advocates the concept of " Equilibrium " and praises His Eternity focus and patience.]
You just mentioned [ Eternity ], didn't you?
The spinning soap transformed into a top, wobbling and maintaining its balance at the angle between the wall and the floor.
Sunlight streamed through its rapidly spinning afterimage, casting dancing spots of light on the wall. Even the dust motes in the air seemed to hold their breath, circling around this gravity-defying bar of soap.
[Positive? Negative? If you only go alone, you won't get much fun. If you ask me... the more people, the better! Aha!]
The voices around him revealed their true nature, their infectious laughter echoing throughout the church, but it seemed only Tingyun could hear them.
call out!
An invisible force flashed, and the soap miraculously stood upright on the ground!
"Um..."
Blake and Fulisina exchanged a glance; neither of them spoke, yet everything was understood without a word.
" Lord Yite must have noticed us! Oh, great Lord, please forgive our ignorance... We shouldn't have played such a pointless game over such a trivial matter!"
" Miracle! This is His Miracle!"
[Waaaaah~ Aha, I'm so embarrassed! Why didn't anyone think of Aha?]
The voice became sorrowful, clearly showing its sadness, and grew fainter and fainter... until it could no longer be heard.
"Miss Tingyun, since fate has made the choice for us... would you be willing to travel with us for a while?"
Blake extended a team invitation to Tingyun, saying, "No need to worry, this journey is short and won't delay your return home... We'll be content just to see Him once."
His purpose was simple: to see Ye Yan again from beginning to end. He never forgot his main task: to support the Xianzhou Luofu and fight together against the scum of the Lord Ravager and the Antimatter Legion.
"Hmph... Agent, how dare you display that forbidden talent at this moment! These demonic eyes that see through the truth have already seen through it! Very well, as a fellow founder of the Church, this arduous task is entrusted to you. Do not disappoint Him!" Fulisina suddenly turned around and covered half of her face.
When did I say... I went alone?
Fulisina: (*╹▽╹*)?
"Fate has made the choice for us. After meeting Him... you will still have to come with me, as a representative of the Church, to accompany Miss Tingyun back to the Xianzhou Luofu."
"Elves... aren't they the most particular about agreements?"
"You!" Fulisina's face flushed red, and she stomped her feet in anger.
"Hahahaha! Foolish elf, do you think I don't know your little schemes? Once you see Him, you'll probably refuse to leave."
Blake wore a smug expression. "Hey~ don't get me wrong, sharing joys and sorrows! Sharing happiness and hardship... have you forgotten what's in the Book of Eternal Virtues?"
Astral Express, Parlor Car
Himeko placed the freshly brewed coffee on the round table and walked over to Welt, who was assembling a model.
With a genuine Emanator by his side, Welt felt relieved and focused on assembling his model while chatting with the Conductor and Himeko.
"The activities of the Fragmentum have decreased, and some changes are taking place on Jarilo-VI. So far, their [ Trailblaze ] mission is going smoothly."
"With Ye Yan around, Xing's first [ Trailblaze ] mission was completely stress-free and without any setbacks..." Himeko said. How could a youthful memory be complete without thrilling adventures?
"Are you bored?" she asked.
Welt, who was assembling a model, looked up; it would be a lie to say he wasn't bored.
"Hehe~ I understand how you feel... but we'll have many more opportunities in the future. Let's leave this adventure memory to them."
"Hmm... a stage for young people..."
Is Ye Yan considered young?
Bang!
The sound of an object rolling onto the floor successfully attracted Welt and Himeko's attention.
"Um?"
"A... bar of soap?"