Chapter 71 Onpharos's Rebirth "...This is very clear..."
"...This is obviously her doing."
"...Without a doubt, partners."
A week has passed since the final battle. Led by Ruan Mei, and with the help of three other geniuses and Professor Ladio, Onpharos has finally been completely rebuilt from start to finish—and on this brand new planet, there are no Golden Children, no Legus, and no Titans—
The only people are Aglaia, the tailor shop owner; her adopted sister, Saifeier; Wan Di, a young warrior from Suspended Peak; Feng Jin, the doctor; Tirisippius, the teacher; Nakexia, the sage; Emperor Caesar; Heather, the sword-bearer; Xilian, the fortune teller; and a pair of twin sisters who love gardening and are currently helping out at Sophia's flower shop.
Right now, you and your newly arrived nameless companion, Bai'er, are at a tailor shop, at Aglaia's request, to help her investigate a recent jewelry theft at the shop.
Aglaia's tailor shops are the most famous fashion landmark in Onfaros, attracting a constant stream of tourists. However, there are always audacious thieves who dare to steal from here...
You and Bai Er stared at the tiny cat paw print in the corner, left there defiantly, as if mocking you.
The two of you stared at each other in silence.
"Didn't Aglaia notice this...? Besides Sephiroth, who else could leave such a mark?"
You clap your hands, stand up, and mutter, "A completely unchallenging commission."
Bai'er also stood up and affectionately wiped the dust off your face, as if she had done this countless times before.
“I think Manager Aglaia found out a long time ago,” he chuckled. “She probably just wanted to…see us, so she made up an excuse. You know, we haven’t been back to Onpharos for ages since we boarded the train.”
After the planet was rebuilt, Ruan Mei originally wanted to seal away the memories of everyone except you and Bai E, since not everyone could bear the weight of countless reincarnations.
But Tirispius soon realized that something was wrong with her life.
Ruan Mei had woven a reasonable growth trajectory for everyone, but as she looked at the azure sky of Ongfaros and Bai E and your unnatural expressions, she keenly sensed something.
"...regardless of the truth."
The highly respected teacher, Tirispius, said: "I wish I could know everything. Not just to satisfy my curiosity... but because I feel everyone should have the right to choose. I want to lead Onphalus to a better tomorrow, please."
When the other Golden Descendants learned of the situation, they all echoed the sentiment.
Ruan Mei raised her chin with her hand and smiled:
“Very insightful. I am willing to respect your ideas.”
Courage and determination... are these also part of life? She still doesn't quite understand, but fortunately, she has enough time to study and research.
So Ruan Mei relented and restored the memories of the Golden Descendants.
Since ordinary people contributed too many memories and emotions when creating the virus, and their bodies, which had not been [destroyed] and modified, could no longer withstand such an impact, Kerudela decided to temporarily store these memories with Nguyen Mai for safekeeping.
In return, Ruan Mei can study these memories, which carry the weight of countless lives, at any time and use them in some error-free small experiments.
The company's investment system entered Onfaros in a high-profile manner, and the first thing it did was to develop some wasteland to build hotels and other recreational facilities to facilitate the subsequent investment of tourists.
Under the influence of the jade, the universe thought it was just another unknown, remote little planet that had gained the company's favor.
Because of its unique and mysterious style, it did gain some recognition. It seemed like it was a foregone conclusion that Toppa and Sandstone would be recognized and promoted, but they still personally supervised the work in Onfaros to prevent disobedient employees from doing anything outrageous like abusing their power or bullying others.
...
"It was clearly Xiaobai who didn't want to get off the bus."
You glared at your guilty companion and muttered:
"I used to think you were the kind of person who was very positive and cheerful, and couldn't stay still for a day. But it turns out you just hang around in my room all day."
Bai E's face quickly turned red, feeling a little embarrassed by what you said:
"Cough. That's because... there's your scent in the room."
He paused, somewhat shyly, "...It smells very nice. It gives me a sense of peace."
Moreover, Onpharos has been there for so many years, through so many reincarnations, that it's practically longer than the history of some planets. He'd always heard you tell stories of adventures beyond the heavens, and he'd always longed to travel with you. Now that he finally had his chance, he hopped on the train almost without hesitation—
—And then shamelessly moved into your room. The reason given was, "Renovating takes time and credit points, right? I don't have a single credit point right now~"
That's just cheating, Xiaobai.
You pushed away his head that was leaning in, refusing his attempt to kiss you. "I'm telling you, you should have a little sense of crisis. Right now, Teacher Danheng wants to chop you up whenever he sees you."
Bai E froze. "...I'm not in mortal danger, am I?"
"Who knows?"
"I don't care!"
He started acting cute again, hugging you from behind, pulling you completely into his arms, feeling your warm breath and soft body beneath his arms, then taking a deep breath into the crook of your neck, his voice muffled:
"My partner will protect me, right?"
"No way." You politely declined. "I can't beat Danheng. Besides, if you keep taking up my and March 7's shopping time like this, she'll soon join in and we'll be fighting like crazy."
...
To be frank, Bai Er is indeed an excellent anonymous guest.
Kind, enthusiastic, responsible, and capable... even if you're occasionally too lazy to clean, he'll tirelessly tidy your room, do your laundry, and offer to take your cleaning duties—
"...You're spoiling her way too much!"
Pam initially gave him a warm welcome, but soon noticed something amiss.
"If this keeps up, the Trail Blazers are getting too carried away! No, no, we can't let Whitebeard become the next Sunday..."
On Sunday, she explained helplessly, "I just felt that the teacher was already very tired from handling all the assignments, and I didn't want to make her feel burdened..."
“It’s not about spoiling her,” he emphasized.
Pam was speechless.
You just think Bai E is so virtuous. No wonder she grew up in the countryside, she's so efficient at work.
...
Bai E still tried to ask for more rewards, "But today I cleaned up your room for you, maintained your weapon cabinet, and even beat all the game bosses you hadn't finished before, just waiting for you to come back so I could carry you through them. Doesn't that deserve a little reward?"
His chest was pressed against your back, and his strong arms, though seemingly tough, were actually just loosely embracing you to prevent you from getting hurt.
You can feel his body heat coming from behind you. You know that if you turn around now, you'll really lose to him. If you and he can make eye contact with each other with your blue eyes looking aggrieved, it won't just be a fleeting kiss.
He'll absolutely be all talk and no action while showering you with kisses until you're completely dizzy and nauseous... absolutely. This guy's totally a carnivore!
Bai E licked his lips. In the quiet, deliberately emptied tailor shop, he saw the priceless silks and satins before him, but he could only see a small patch of your fair, smooth nape, which gleamed like mother-of-pearl in the sunlight.
...It looks delicious.
But before he could even open his mouth to bite and relieve the itching in his teeth, a familiar, lively voice came from the roof beam—
"Hey!" The cat thief perched on the roof beam, calling out to you with a teasing laugh, "You little guys, you've got some nerve, daring to flirt while you're chasing me? Who do you think you are?"
—When did she get there?!
You instantly pulled away from Bai E's arm, escaped his embrace, and jumped ten meters away from him.
Bai E wanted to tell you that Sai Feier had just come in and he had been keeping a close watch on his surroundings. She probably just wanted to tease you, but you suddenly pulled her arm away and her head hit his chin, making him groan in pain.
He sighed, looking at your frightened expression and flushed cheeks, then at his empty arms, feeling a pang of regret:
"Miss Saifei..."
"Alright, alright." Saifei'er had laughed enough, and had enjoyed your embarrassed and annoyed look and Bai'er's discomfiture. She then coughed a few times and flicked her tail. "I'm here to tell you that Aglaia is asking if you want to attend the party she's hosting at the Bath Palace."
"...A cocktail party?" You calmed yourself down.
"right."
Saifeier proudly raised her chin, lightly leaped down from the air, clapped her hands, and put her hands on her hips, "To celebrate... Onpharos's rebirth. You know what I mean."
That silent past need not be mentioned again, but celebration and reunion are still necessary.
Hosted by Aglaia and Hathaway, with the generous Caesar providing the venue, the heroes of yesteryear are invited to a gathering that transcends time and memory.
"I know you two are being lovey-dovey, but don't forget the time." Sai Fei'er flashed in front of you and winked at you. "Xi Lian has already prepared your favorite cake and Wan Di's pomegranate juice, just waiting for you to come."
"Don't I have cake and pomegranate juice?" Bai Er shouted.
"If you dare to eat what the little prince gave you, then pretend I didn't say anything."
Bai E fell silent. He really didn't dare to eat it; who knew if Wan Di would retaliate for secretly interfering with his workout before?
"Yes, you've all been invited. Next up are Feng Jin, Xia Die, and Bolysia..."
Saifei ignored his silence, glanced at her watch, and muttered a complaint, "Aglaia just makes me do chores."
You see her feigning annoyance, yet an uncontrollable smile plays on her lips, and you smile along with her.
"I'd like to trouble the famous cat thief to ask Xia Die to bring me a bouquet of flowers when she goes to Sophia's flower shop," you said. "I want...forget-me-nots."
Saifei'er became interested. "For what?"
"To celebrate the birth of Onphalus."
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