"Can you tell me more about it?"
Facing Chang Wei's serious gaze, Zhong Kai sighed and said.
"I don't know. Prophecies are like projections of the future on the surface of water. The slightest touch will create blurry ripples. Once the surface becomes turbulent, it's impossible to see clearly."
"I only know that the death prophecy about you is true, but it doesn't guarantee it will happen. Although I don't know when it will happen, as long as you stop participating in rescue missions and become an ordinary person again, I believe you can live an ordinary life safely, right?"
Having said that, Zhong Kai suddenly gave Chang Wei an extremely sincere advice.
"Chang Wei, after Palpatine's business is over, let's escape from here together! Don't worry about system missions and the Light Chaser Fleet anymore! With me here, we brothers can still live comfortably after returning to Earth. There's no need to work so hard managing the fleet now, and then have to bear the unknown consequences and risks in the future!"
Chang Wei smiled faintly, shook his head, and replied, "Zhong Kai, I appreciate your kindness. But as the supreme leader of the Light Chasers fleet, how could I possibly let go just like that? And abandon them, leave alone, and disappear from sight? Could it be that... our past bonds and friendships, our care and efforts, were all false? You've witnessed a lot along the way. Could it be that the ideals and beliefs we Light Chasers uphold are all empty and meaningless?"
Zhong Kai's expression began to become agitated, and his tone became heavier and faster, as if he was trying his best to change Chang Wei's mind: "But... those things will kill you! If you keep going like this, the prophecy of death will come true!"
Chang Wei's eyes were calm, as if he was recalling the past, as well as the hardships and growth he had experienced since obtaining the system.
"Death, haven't I ever felt it before? I was diagnosed with cancer before I even got the system. Do you know how much of a blow and despair it was for a young man who had just turned 20 to drop out of school and go home? I cut off almost all my connections, just so that when I finally leave, I can go without feeling so sad. Because I don't want to see those pleading eyes of others! I don't want to be left with worries and reluctance in my final moments!"
"After I got the system, it was like a ray of light shone into my dying life! Not only did it cure my cancer, but it also allowed me to meet many people like Matt Horner, Tosh, Swann, Steadman, etc., and gave me a new life!"
"The system's rescue missions gave me the responsibility to save others from despair. It also allowed me to understand what growth, redemption, and hope are! And it gradually formed the current philosophy and beliefs of our fleet!"
"Even though I've been seriously injured and faced death during this process, I'm still not afraid to take on this great mission and responsibility! Because I know this is the right path!"
"I swear that from now on, I will become an outstanding fleet commander. I will use the power granted to me by the system to change the fate of countless people. Let those in despair regain happiness."
"This is the goal I want to achieve in the rest of my life!"
Zhong Kai's eyes trembled, and he asked helplessly, "Are you... happy? Do you plan to keep walking on this path... and keep walking... until the end of your life? Are you... looking for a final destination that will realize the value and meaning of life?"
After these words were spoken, a trace of emotion finally appeared on Chang Wei's face.
After closing his eyes and thinking for a second, Chang Wei continued.
"I'm an orphan, and I've never enjoyed the warmth of a normal family since I was little. The happiest moments of my childhood were playing Lai Fu with you back home. But ever since I started studying away from home, our contact has become less and less frequent. I thought you would become a passing stranger in my life, but unexpectedly, by chance, we were reunited."
"I cherish our bond, but... if this bond and my decision have caused you any trouble, I apologize. If you wish to leave the Light Chaser Fleet and return to Earth to enjoy ordinary life, I can arrange it for you. I can even negotiate with the Seeker civilization at all costs!"
"But, you want to persuade me to abandon everyone and go back. I cannot agree or accept this!"
Zhong Kai looked displeased and asked, "Are you starting to regret it? Regret leaving me on the ship?"
Chang Wei swallowed his saliva, did not respond directly, nor did he look directly into Zhong Kai's aggressive eyes. Instead, he said lightly: "Maybe... life on Earth is more suitable for you... my brother."
brother?
Yes! We are brothers!
Just this sentence is enough!
Zhong Kai smiled in relief, suddenly grabbed Chang Wei's hair and started rubbing it: "Alright! I'm really impressed by you. If I, your father, leave, I'm afraid there will be no one in the Light Chaser fleet who can talk to you sincerely. And I'm not exaggerating, as the strongest fighter of the Light Chaser, if you leave, I'm afraid the next time you encounter a difficult rescue mission, you may be on your knees!"
Chang Wei immediately struggled to his feet, retorting, "Get out of here! You're my son! Besides, personal prowess means nothing on the battlefield! Without a fleet to back you up and a military confrontation, how could you possibly stand a chance on the battlefield? You might even be crushed by the enemy!"
"Bullshit! I'll kill you with my lightsaber!"
"Ship over! I'll fire my main gun at you!"
For a moment, a cheerful quarrel of "loving father and filial son" was heard in the office.
However, deep in Zhong Kai's heart, an unknown monologue sounded.
[Even if you blame me, I won't watch you die. I'm sorry...]
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In the darkness, the Zerg Overlord looked at the huge ball of light in front of him, and couldn't help but laugh at the intelligence data and calculation results it gave.
"Interesting, it seems like we're old acquaintances. Is he the captain with the Valkyrie under his command? So... the treasure should be on him? Hahaha, little snack, I won't let you escape again this time."
"Since you chose the Three-Body Universe for your grave, then... I'm looking forward to your arrival in advance... hehehehehe..."
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