Void.
When Cheng Shi found Chen Shu, the ascetic was looking up at something in the void, surrounded by silence, much like the realm of [Silence].
Those who have seen the "Silence" will understand why Chen Shu is in this posture; indeed, one needs to crane one's neck to look directly at the enormous, leaky, silent puppet.
The problem is that there is no Leaky Silence Puppet in front of Chen Shu. The boss of [Death] said that [Silence] has left with [Time], so what is Chen Shu looking at in this empty void?
Cheng Shi gradually approached, but Chen Shu did not react at all. The other party did not even glance at him, but stared straight at the place where the Leaky Boundary Silence Puppet had once existed, without moving.
At this moment, Cheng Shi felt a slight empathy.
He never expected that Chen Shu would be the one most reluctant to see his benefactor leave. Perhaps many people would be reluctant to see their benefactor go, but few would express their emotions as concretely as Chen Shu...
Even though [Silence] had been gone for a long time, he still stood there, unwilling to leave.
But who wants them to leave?
Cheng Shi sighed and said softly, "Chen Shu, the past is gone. Now it's our turn to step in. You..."
The statement remained motionless.
"......"
Cheng Shi pondered for a moment, and out of respect for the silence, stood with Chen Shu for a while.
After all, the "silence" carried the secrets of an era for the Fear faction and always supported the established order in crucial votes, so it is only right to send it off.
Unexpectedly, not long after Cheng Shi shut up, Chen Shu couldn't sit still anymore and started frantically giving Cheng Shi meaningful glances.
However, Cheng Shi stood shoulder to shoulder with him, facing forward, his thoughts wandering, and for a moment he did not notice Chen Shu's actions.
Chen Shu panicked. He suddenly stepped in front of Cheng Shi, his face showing resentment, and said:
"Brother-in-law, did you do this on purpose?"
"?"
Cheng Shi no longer wanted to dwell on the issue of address. Seeing that Chen Shu had suddenly emerged from that emotional state, he assumed that the other party had come to a realization, and chuckled:
"Not really, but we still have to send Him off."
"Send Him?"
I think you want to give it to me!
Do you know how long I've been standing here trying to win this game?
"You didn't even participate from the beginning, so what right do you have to join halfway through?"
"???"
Chen Shu was indignant, while Cheng Shi was completely bewildered.
No, what game?
He glanced at the statement, then at the spot where the Leaky Boundary Puppet had once stood, and asked in astonishment, "You're playing a game?"
"certainly!"
"With...who?"
"Who else could be my benefactor?"
Who else could remain silent for so long?
Cheng Shi's expression changed, and his pupils shrank sharply: "You and your benefactor, [Silence], are still here?"
He looked past the statement and into the void, but the void was empty; there was no sign of the [Silent] figure.
Chen Shu was still nodding as he said:
"nature.
My benefactor suddenly summoned me, gave me a silent puppet, and then vanished into the void.
Being clever, I immediately understood His meaning and joined this game where whoever moves first loses.
You know perfectly well I always want to chat with you, yet you insist on coming to me at this time. Tell me, did God send you here specifically to make me lose?
"......?"
For a moment, Cheng Shi was completely bewildered.
Not a buddy...
I thought you were standing here motionless, mourning the departure of "Silence," but you're telling me you're playing games with thin air?
Statement, Statement, has your mind been silenced?
Otherwise, how could it become as abstract as Lao Meng's?
No, that's not right. He always seems to be abstract.
Cheng Shi fell silent again. At this moment, he felt that Chen Shu seemed to have inherited the authority of silence.
Cheng Shi even wondered if Chen Shu might be deceiving himself with this absurd performance, pretending to be silent and not leaving when he was clearly reluctant to part.
But looking into Chen Shu's clear eyes, Cheng Shi realized he was overthinking things.
He is pure abstraction.
"......"
Cheng Shi's emotions were interrupted. He took a deep breath and solemnly told Chen Shu that he had left in silence.
Chen Shu was taken aback, glanced back, and suddenly laughed, "No wonder you didn't dare to show yourself, you sneaked away, haha, does that mean I won?"
"......"
Cheng Shi was completely convinced, utterly and utterly convinced.
He took some time to compose himself and organize his thoughts before speaking again:
"Chen Shu, stop fooling yourself. [Silence] has left this starry sky for the real universe, leaving you with the silence of the cosmos..."
"..." Chen Shu's smile vanished in an instant. After turning his back for a moment, he said again, "Why? Is it because there are no good people here?"
But everyone seems to be doing well.
"......"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Shi forced a smile that reflected a complex mix of emotions.
"Everyone here is great, and there are many good people here."
But there are too few good people in other places, and He wants to go and help those lonely good people in places where there are few good people.
Isn't that great? This way, there will be good people everywhere, and there will be hope everywhere.
You are also His hope.
Chen Shu clearly agreed with this statement; his face lit up with a smile again. He turned around and patted Cheng Shi's shoulder vigorously, saying:
"My brother-in-law is truly insightful!"
So be it, everyone has to leave eventually. Grandma has already taught me this lesson.
Anyway, what do you want from me?
"I'm not stupid. Something big must have happened in Huanyu that requires my intervention. Tell me, did you and my sister have another fight?"
"......"
Cheng Shi's smile didn't last more than a minute. He directly bestowed the authority of [Silence] and the throne, and then took out the dyeing container.
Cheng Shi knew that the seemingly unreliable statement was actually very trustworthy; otherwise, his backup plan would not have worked during the false ending. Therefore, there was no need to waste any more words with this troublesome "Silence".
The dyeing container, now stained by [Annihilation], has become an inverted hourglass, a cycle of stars collapsing and reconstructing. Chen Shu stared at the hourglass, momentarily lost in thought, and said:
"The puppet He gave me seems to be somewhat related to this..."
“Dye it, then shut up.”
"......"
Chen Shu clearly wanted to say something more, but seeing Cheng Shi's serious expression, he decided to get down to business first.
When the container was stained to resemble a lifeless wooden hourglass, Cheng Shi didn't say a word. He put the container away and left, leaving behind the words:
"The era is coming to an end, be prepared, and wait for me to find you."
Standing in the void, feeling the true power of "silence," Chen Shu gazed in the direction his brother-in-law had left, and said thoughtfully:
"Is it my turn to keep the secret for the world?"
Don't worry, brother-in-law, I have a plan.
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