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Chapter 61 A Silent Farewell

"Heavenly Dao, you... you really did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Inside the special protective enclosure of the shipwrecked restaurant, Caroline comforted the white dolphin who was frightened by Tiandao and looked aggrieved, while suddenly speaking to Tiandao beside her.

Upon hearing this, Tiandao not only suddenly shuddered, but his body also froze on the spot, and his breath stopped for a beat.

Because if these words came from someone else's mouth, Heavenly Dao wouldn't think anything of it.

They would only think that the other person was joking about him scaring the baby dolphin.

But when Caroline said those words, the result was different!

Just as Caroline understands the Way of Heaven very well, the Way of Heaven also understands Caroline very well.

As one of the few in Project Stars, he has been a key member of the base since birth and is being nurtured by the Stars.

Caroline is not only highly intelligent, but she is also very good at quickly deducing the truth of events from various details.

Therefore, Caroline's words were definitely not a whim, but rather had a deeper meaning!

However, although Tiandao knew that he might have been exposed, he still decided to stick to his guns and pretend he was innocent.

"W-What do you mean by doing this on purpose, Caroline? What are you saying? I don't understand at all."

Caroline looked at Tiandao with a meaningful gaze, her ambiguous smile making Tiandao feel extremely guilty, fearing that she would see through his disguise.

Fortunately, Caroline did not delve into this issue.

She very considerately ignored the topic and turned to look at the baby dolphin outside the barrier.

Outside the protective shield, the afternoon sun pierced through the sea surface, creating shimmering golden light that danced in the nearshore waters.

The little white dolphin that had been lying in Caroline's palm was either bored or felt it shouldn't get too close to the Heavenly Dao, this 'dog'.

It opened its mouth and made a retaliatory face at the Heavenly Dao next to Caroline.

It wagged its chubby little tail and chased after the jellyfish swarm in the nearshore waters.

Caroline not only didn't try to stop her, but a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

At this moment, she no longer possessed her usual rationality and maturity; all she had was the innocence and naivety unique to a young girl.

Seeing Caroline's genuine smile, Tiandao couldn't help but smile as well.

It seems that Caroline has received the 'gift' she sent.

"Heavenly Dao, do you think we can be as happy as it is when we grow up?"

Upon hearing this, Tiandao smiled and looked up, his black sunglasses reflecting the image of a small white dolphin happily chasing a swarm of jellyfish.

I don’t know if you can be as happy as it, but I know you will definitely be as free as it in the future.

"Really? Then that's enough."

Caroline gazes at the distant, carefree dolphin.

They were completely unaware that Tiandao's answer just now only included her, not Tiandao himself.

Caroline, who has been meticulous for so many years, was careless for the first time here.

Three days ago, on Caroline's birthday operation plan.

"Tiandao, among us, you and Caroline are the closest. What do you think we should give Caroline for her birthday?"

Faced with this question posed by Chen Xing, the Heavenly Dao, after some thought, replied: "Let me bestow upon you a beautiful memory."

'Um? '

Upon hearing this answer, both Chen Xing and Chen Kong showed expressions of confusion.

Clearly, they did not understand what the Heavenly Dao meant by 'memories'.

And why was it considered a 'birthday gift' for Caroline?

In response, Tiandao calmly explained: 'You don't understand Caroline, so you can't comprehend the meaning behind my words.'

'Caroline is different from us. She grew up in the base, which means her only way of understanding the outside world is through her electronic tablet and other people's accounts.'

'Do you know why Caroline loves dolphins so much, and why she became a Mechanized Star Envoy?' Chen Kong on the hospital bed and Chen Xing beside the bed looked at each other and shook their heads, indicating that they did not know.

Tiandao stood up and walked to the window next to the hospital bed.

He looked at the bright sunshine outside and, unusually, spoke in a low voice: "That's because the beach next to the base was the farthest point Caroline could reach for a long time."

At the same time, the horizon was the furthest view she could see for a long time.

'The world you remember is vast, but the world Caroline remembers has always been small.'

'Those things you take for granted and care about were, in the past, insignificant wishes that Caroline could hardly achieve.'

As he spoke, Tiandao pushed open the window in front of him.

In an instant, a gentle evening breeze blew into the ward, lifting the white curtains on both sides, allowing them to flutter freely in the room like the snow-white wings of a bird.

So, Caroline likes baby dolphins not because she finds them cute, but because she envies their freedom.

'Her desire to become a Mechanized Star Envoy isn't because she particularly likes machines, but because what is a virtual online world to you is one of the few remaining realities for her.'

'Because only there could she properly be herself and gain a brief, invaluable freedom.'

So, what Caroline truly wanted was never material things, but simply an ordinary childhood like any other person.

As soon as he finished speaking, Tiandao turned to look at Chen Kong and Chen Xing, whose expressions were complicated, and suddenly laughed.

That smile didn't reveal his usual playfulness and flamboyance, but rather an indescribable warmth, like sunshine.

"A person's past cannot be changed, but I believe the future is full of hope."

'Since Caroline has lived for others for so long, she should start living for herself from now on.'

"At the same time, I also want to take this opportunity to let Caroline know that she is not a useless tool without me; she should have her own thoughts, her own joys and sorrows, and her own bright future."

"Therefore, the name of our operation this time will be Freedom."

Upon hearing Tiandao's words, Chen Kong and Chen Xing, who were in the room, fell completely silent.

Because they didn't expect Caroline, who was known for her coldness and rationality.

What he desired in his heart was so ordinary and commonplace.

What surprised them even more was...

Despite his domineering and high-profile image, Tiandao possesses a delicate and gentle nature that is completely inconsistent with his personality.

No, perhaps they never truly understood the Way of Heaven from the very beginning.

After all, in their eyes, the powerful Heavenly Dao was something they could only desperately pursue.

How can they truly understand each other if they can't even get close to each other?

Meanwhile, viewers outside the dimensional screen, watching the gentle Tiandao on screen, felt inexplicably heartbroken for some reason.

Having witnessed the flashbacks, they understood that Tiandao's subsequent words weren't a beautiful expectation for the future, but rather a subtle, silent 'farewell' to everyone.

Everything is just as Heaven once said.

He, the God of Destiny, has never needed to rely on anyone, nor will he rely on anyone, whether in the past, present, or future.

Whether others like it or not, the will of Heaven has already imposed its chosen future upon each person.

It was neither something that could be refused, nor something that could be refused.

This is both his unique domineering nature and his unique gentleness.

PS: It will be available for purchase tomorrow at noon. Fat Tiger will update five chapters. I have already asked the company for leave and bought a case of Red Bull.

One chapter every three hours, five chapters would take fifteen hours.
On this sleepless night, Gian will show you my sweat and hard work!

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