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Chapter 80 Miracles only happen to those who believe in them.

Nighttime, the deep blue metropolis, the headquarters of Tianhai Group.

"Father, are you looking for me?"

Isabel walked into the office and looked at her father behind the desk, his back to her.

"Isa, the matter you asked me to do has been resolved, but I need to confirm with you again: are you really prepared to become a Star Envoy?"

As the office chair slowly turned around, the 'Star Source Cube' that Dorian was holding immediately appeared in front of her.

Upon seeing the Rubik's Cube, Isabelle's body trembled slightly.

However, her excitement did not last long.

After taking a few deep breaths, Isabel said with a firm look in her eyes, "Yes."

Seeing her expression, Dorian knew that there were some things he no longer needed to say.

So he placed the Star Source Cube on the table and earnestly explained some precautions to Isabel.

"Okay, since you've made up your mind, I respect your choice."

"You should be able to tell that what's inside is the natural star source called 'Absolute Zero,' which I bought especially for you."

"However, although I have the Star Source, I do not intend for you to absorb it immediately."

"Because only if you can pass Wolf's training and gain his approval will I hand over this star source to you."

"At the same time, I will send you to the best Star Envoy Academy in the Steam City after that, so that you will have the opportunity to use it as a springboard to fully enter the core circle of the Star Envoys in the Seven Floating Cities."

"But you must be aware that once you become a Star Envoy, the protections and privileges that were originally designed for ordinary people in the Federation will no longer apply to you."

"And as I gradually expand the group's business, the group, and even you within the group, will face unimaginable dangers."

"Even so, do you still want to become a Star Envoy?"

If this had happened not long ago, Isabel would have refused without even thinking.

Because she knew very well what becoming a Star Messenger meant.

They also clearly understand what responsibilities they must bear after becoming Star Envoys.

But after experiencing that incident, she already had a definite answer in her heart.

"Don't worry, Father, I won't let you down."

"Besides, even if I don't become a Star Envoy, won't what's meant to come still come?"

"Therefore, rather than praying for the enemy's mercy, I would rather take the opportunity into my own hands."

"Really? It seems you've really grown up after experiencing so much."

"Father, no one stays a child forever, does he?"

".Too."

With that, Dorian put the Star Source that was on the table back into the specially prepared safe.

After taking a deep look at the star source, Isabel left the office without looking back.

Because she knew very well that she had to pass Coral Knight Wolf's test as soon as possible.

Only then can she completely obtain the star source called "Absolute Zero".

Only then can one truly gain the power to protect oneself in this dangerous world.

After all, she never wanted to experience that terrible feeling of entrusting her life and death to someone else again in her life.

Meanwhile, at the Ember Base, inside the canteen.

"Wow! Let me see, let me see! I knew you all brought me gifts!"

Just as Chen Kong, Chen Xing, and Caroline arrived at the base's canteen.

A soft, cheerful cheer suddenly rang out.

The next second, Jing Liuli, riding on her star-printed pillow, launched like a purple 'missile' from the corner of the cafeteria and rushed towards the three people who had just entered in a dangerous, almost ground-hugging flight.

Upon seeing this, the three instinctively took a half-step back to avoid being hit by the purple missile and dying instantly.

Fortunately, after a month, Jing Liuli's control over her star tools has clearly improved to a new level.

She first made a spectacular ascent over the three of them, then circled around them once.

With a quick glance, it swooped down and came to a sudden stop in front of Caroline's suitcase.

Without even asking Caroline if she wanted to, she blinked her big eyes and secretly reached for the clasp on Caroline's suitcase with her little hand, looking quite wicked.
Fortunately, her little trick didn't work.

Because someone lightly slapped her hand just as she reached out her wicked little hand.

Snapped!
"pain!"

Jing Liuli pouted and looked at Caroline with a dissatisfied expression, her eyes full of grievance.

"Caroline, you're so mean!"

In response, Caroline bluntly said, "Isn't it the guy who messes with other people's things who goes too far?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Liuli puffed out her chest defiantly, and the bear pattern on her pajamas immediately trembled.

"What? I'm just flipping through it openly in front of you, aren't I? I didn't touch anything."

Caroline sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

Fortunately, Caroline has a wealth of experience dealing with childish people.

Instead of arguing with Jing Liuli about whether she was moving around randomly, she squatted down, opened her suitcase, and took out an adorable blue owl eye mask.

"Give."

"Wow! It's even the Deep Blue City Limited Edition!"

Jing Liuli took the owl eye mask, hugged her pillow, and excitedly started flying around the cafeteria.

A moment later, she put the blindfold on her head and stopped in front of Caroline and the others, spinning around a few times.

"Look, look! Don't I look like an owl rider on night patrol?"

As she spoke, Jing Liuli even punched the air a few times with exaggerated "ha, ha, ha".

But her soft fists didn't seem to have any power to kill.

However, her action wasn't entirely useless.

Even Caroline, who is usually serious, couldn't help but be amused by her adorable actions.

To be honest, even though we all grew up together at the base...

No matter how much time passes, Jing Liuli always retains that initial joy, like a child who never grows up.

However, before Jing Liuli could say anything more, Caroline suddenly noticed out of the corner of her eye that the long table, which used to be full of students, now only had a few scattered plates left.

So she subconsciously said, "Speaking of which, the cafeteria is quite deserted these days."

Upon hearing this, Jing Liuli's adorable fist-waving motion came to an abrupt halt.

Then she hugged her precious pillow tightly and said in a voice so soft it was almost inaudible, "Well, because the doctor said that children who don't pass the final test can't stay at the base anymore."

"So apart from the twelve people who passed the initial assessment, the rest were sent out by the doctor one after another shortly after you left."

"Yeah."

Upon hearing the words "final assessment," Caroline suddenly felt as if she were in a different world.

Because during that month in the deep blue metropolis.

She had almost forgotten that she was an omnic and a member of the Ember Organization. Seeing Jing Liuli's dejected mood, Chen Xing, who used to 'bully' her, suddenly came over with a gift.

"Give"

"Wow!"

Jing Liuli's eyes immediately turned into stars when she saw the Deep Blue Metropolis Specialty Snack Gift Pack in Chen Xing's hand.

Seeing her expression, Chen Xing immediately turned her head away and said in a cool tone, "Ahem, don't misunderstand, I just bought this for you when I passed by a snack shop."

Even so, after a quick glance, Jing Liuli suddenly kissed Chen Xing on the cheek, catching her completely off guard.

This sudden attack immediately made Chen Xing jump up as if he had been electrocuted.

Before Chen Xing could react, Jing Liuli's chubby little face happily said, "Thank you, Xing, Liuli likes you the most!"

"..."

Do you like it?

Looking into Jing Liuli's bright, sparkling eyes, Chen Xing opened her mouth, but ultimately gave a haughty snort and turned her head away.

Upon closer inspection, one can see that Chen Xing's originally white ears have turned slightly red, clearly indicating that she is a little embarrassed by the praise.

Upon hearing this, a cunning glint suddenly flashed in Jing Liuli's seemingly innocent eyes.

Hehe, the little trick for gazing at stars that Tiandao taught me is really useful!
He said that Chenxing was cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

If you do the opposite of what she says, she will definitely fight you to the bitter end.

But if you go along with her, you can easily win her over.

Jing Liuli didn't believe it at first.

But looking at it now, what Heaven said was absolutely right!

Upon thinking of the Heavenly Dao, Jing Liuli realized that the Heavenly Dao, who was always inseparable from Caroline, was strangely not with Caroline today.

"Caroline, where is Tiandao? Shouldn't he have come back with you?"

Chen Kong, who had just put down his luggage, took over the conversation and explained to Jing Liuli, "Brother Tiandao said he has something to say to the Doctor, so he asked us to come to the cafeteria to get him food first, and he will come over in a little while."

"Oh, I see!"

Deep within the Ember Base, in the Doctor's private studio.

"Doctor, are you really sure you want to do this?"

"You should know that if you fail, everything you've done will have benefited someone else."

Upon hearing this, the PhD student, who was reviewing documents, silently put down his tablet and asked expressionlessly, "When was this discovered?"

Tiandao lay half-reclined on the sofa, his hands resting on the back of the sofa, looking up at the ceiling above him.

"That would be when you send everyone else out, leaving only the twelve of us."

"After all, if you send the twelve of us out as well, those old foxes outside will only suspect that you have some kind of conspiracy, and they won't really go all out to cultivate those prodigies, because they are afraid that they will raise a tiger that will turn on them."

"But if you first send some out under the pretext of exchanging benefits, and then put on the illusion of going down with the base."

"Even those old foxes wouldn't think there's anything wrong with this."

"After all, Yu Jin and you are gone, so what else is there for them to worry about?"

The doctor was silent for a moment, then looked up at Tiandao sitting on the sofa: "Speak, what are you planning to do? I don't think you came all this way just to show off your intelligence."

Upon hearing this, Heaven simply stopped pretending.

He placed his hands on his knees and stood up forcefully.

He then looked at the doctor behind the table, his azure eyes revealing an unprecedented seriousness and determination.

"Give me the task you were originally going to give to Sister Yun, and I'll help you finish this last thing."

"No."

Without any hesitation, the doctor, who had always been almost completely obedient to the will of Heaven.

At this moment, however, he rejected the Heavenly Dao's suggestion without hesitation.

Because he was very clear about Yunmeng's place in his plan.

I also know very well what happened to her afterwards.

Therefore, he absolutely would not allow the Heavenly Dao to replace her.

But just like a PhD student has his own principles and stubbornness.

The Way of Heaven also exists.

"Doctor, you seem to have made a mistake."

"I am not asking you for something right now, but simply informing you of this."

"..."

He looked at Tiandao, who had a smiling face but an extremely domineering gaze.

After a long silence, the doctor said, "Heavenly Destiny Master, do you know what your words mean?"

Of course I know.

As Tiandao took out his sunglasses from his pocket, he said nonchalantly, "So what if I do this and might not see the sun tomorrow? But what's the big deal?"

"Besides, who can't see tomorrow?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tiandao put on his sunglasses, turned around, and walked outside.

"It's settled then, Sister Yun's matter is all yours to handle."

"Wait a moment."

Just as Tiandao was about to walk out the door, the doctor called him back.

"Tiandao, you have two months to consider this matter. I hope you can think it through before making a decision."

Heaven waved its hand in response.

"Doctor, when did you realize that I suddenly decided to do this?"

"Besides, the word 'failure' doesn't exist in my dictionary, the dictionary of the Heavenly Dao Fate Master."

After saying that, Tiandao left the doctor's studio without looking back.

Watching his retreating figure, the doctor let out a rare sigh.

"Tianmu's foresight? Tiandao, you've really chosen a terrible future for yourself."

"but."

The doctor looked up, and beneath his usually rational android face, a rare, emotional madness was revealed.

"If it were you, I inexplicably feel that you could do it."

"This has nothing to do with rationality, but rather, as you said, it's the intuition that belongs unique to humankind."

"Although it is indeed absurd, at this moment, I feel as if I have truly grasped the fleeting afterglow of a miracle."

"So, Heaven, since you want to do it, then do it."

"After all, miracles never happen to cold, impersonal machines; they only happen to emotional humans who also believe in miracles."

“In this respect, I am far inferior to you.”

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