I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

Besides, shouldn't Xiwang and Eden have their own management companies? Shouldn't they have the corresponding connections? No matter how you look at it, they shouldn't have come to them!

"...Tsk."

Mebius clicked his tongue in annoyance... Clearly, they all realized that Xi Wang had come to them, expressed this intention, and even specifically requested a promise of "help" from them... Xi Wang must have some other plans.

"Never mind... let's wait for him to contact us. He probably has his own plans."

Mei sighed helplessly.

"At least... at least for now, we can still trust him a little."

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"Hello... Xiwang."

"Hello, nun."

"........."

Are you surprised that I would use this form of address?

"Indeed...that's true."

"So do you like it?"

"If you like it this way, then so be it."

"Okay, Sister!"

"........."

"Well... things will be different eventually, right~"

"?"

"Ah...it seems you didn't know..."

"If you are referring to things that have already passed, then... indeed, I do not know, but I do know that you must have traveled a difficult journey to get here, to this moment."

"Is that so? Hmm... So you can see things in the [future]? Using those... [threads] in your vision?"

"........."

"May I ask what my [silk thread] looks like?"

"...I'm sorry, I...cannot answer you."

"I see... Well, don't sound so disappointed. Hmm, let's try a different question."

Xi Wang looked directly into Aponia's eyes and asked softly.

"Did I... manage to save them this time?"

Aponia hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"Did Eden survive this time?"

Aponya nodded.

"Did I change anything this time?"

She nodded.

"Is that so... That's good."

Xi Wang nodded with satisfaction.

"Dawn..."

"Shh—Aponia, no need, I don't need it."

Xi Wang placed her fingertips on her lips.

"I don't need any dissuasion or comfort, and I don't need to know how this will end for me."

"All I need to know is that she survived, they survived, I did it... that's enough."

"This time, at least this time, I don't need your comfort."

“I know I am on the right path, and I will continue to walk it firmly, so…”

"Sister, you will keep watching over me until the very end, won't you?"

Xi Wang blinked and asked with a smile.

"……Um."

Aponia looked at Xiwang at this moment, her hand unconsciously tightening around the cross pendant on her chest, a forced smile appearing on her lips.

"I will watch over you until the end."

I will stay with you forever.

Chapter Sixty-Six: Please~ This is my lifelong request~ (5838)

As you said, you plan to hold a "concert" to resolve all the follow-up issues at once through your "songs," so you've started to utilize your "connections."

[First, naturally, is your shared "connections." Although the entertainment and art industries are on the verge of disappearing due to the rampage of the Honkai, there are still people stubbornly holding on. And these people, after learning that you plan to officially hold a "concert," have begun to promote it with all their might.]

They believe this is the best opportunity to prove to the world that "art is not dead, and entertainment is not over," so they have used all the resources at their disposal to start promoting your "concert."

They were even more excited when they learned that Eden would also be making a "guest appearance" at your "concert"... This would be another time for you two "stars of the era" to perform together (the last time was when Eden performed in Australia, during the "Seventh Great Collapse"). They believed that you two "stars" would shine with unimaginable brilliance.

[Hmm... As for how you persuaded Eden to return to the stage, it's quite simple. You simply wanted her to be by your side during your first "concert"... That's all.]

This sentence seemed somewhat familiar, unconsciously reminding Eden of her first performance... Then, she smiled and readily agreed.

You two are like twin stars, accompanying and illuminating each other, so... isn't it only natural that you perform on stage together?

Of course, Sakura can't be left out either. She put a lot of effort into learning music theory so she could catch up with your brilliance! Therefore, she must also join you on stage for a performance!

Sakura was a little shy about it, but she eventually agreed. After all... why should she refuse? Right?

After that, you started using your "connections" within "Moths of Fire." You began asking the soldiers you knew to come and watch your performance, and you also asked the staff to arrange the time and venue for your performance... Everyone readily agreed and even seemed quite excited.

[Seriously, you're actually going to put on a "concert" for everyone inside "Moth Chaser," and it's your first "concert" at that! How can that not be exciting?! As soon as people heard the news, they started to help out spontaneously, even mentioning it at work as if they were afraid others wouldn't know.]

[For a time, the entire "Moth Chaser" organization was discussing this matter, and even after the organization's higher-ups learned of it, they were unable to stop it...]

The main problem is that the will of those at the grassroots level is simply too strong; they simply can't issue orders to object... Who would dare to voice their opposition?! Aren't they afraid of being ganged up on and beaten by the soldiers? At the current scale, that would really incite public outrage!

[Moreover, a group of senators led by Wright who support you are pushing this forward with all their might, making it difficult for the "Fire Moth" leadership to impose any restrictions... In the end, they can only let you do as you please.]

This incident has also made the higher-ups at "Firemoth" realize that your existence as a "suspected Herrscher" is... truly "dangerous," and they must begin to take action.

However, that's all for later. Right now, you need to use your last "connections"! That is, the Fusion Warriors!

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"Qianjie, you should join us too..."

"go away!"

Qianjie's response to Xiwang's request was unusually irritable.

"Don't do that. Everyone will be going on stage. Why don't you join in? Wouldn't that be better?"

"You want me to touch those fragile instruments of yours, so delicate they'd break at the slightest touch? Are you kidding me?"

"I know you can control your power, so..."

"I've already said I don't want to go! I don't want to practice! I'm not going to learn!!! Go back to where you belong! All I need are the enemies! All I need to do is stay on the battlefield!"

Qianjie roared in a low voice, almost in a fit of rage.

"Or do you want to fight me? Another battle? I can sense that you... are very strong right now! This is your true, most original self!!!"

"...Okay~ Thousand Tribulations."

Xi Wang tilted her head, blinked, and did not refuse.

"...Damn it, damn it! Damn it!!! Why didn't you refuse?!"

As a result, this answer only made Qian Jie more agitated. He grabbed Xi Wang by the collar and pulled him in front of him, his eyes behind the mask filled with anger.

"Do you really want to die?!"

He was genuinely angry.

"If this makes you happy, if this satisfies you, I don't mind doing it, okay? Senju."

Xi Wang tilted her head, and her white hair, like waves, fell down, bringing a touch of coolness like seawater.

"...Get out."

As if he had gotten too angry, Qianjie's tone suddenly became calm, and he even slowly loosened his grip on Xiwang's collar.

"What you just said..."

"I'm swearing at you in anger, are you deaf and can't you hear me?"

"Um...would you like to practice together? It's very simple, just a short melody. Even if your tone isn't perfect, I'll adjust it for you during the performance, okay? After all, my strength is well-suited for this~"

"........."

"Please, Qianjie, this is my lifelong request!"

"Don't you dare use such disgusting language, and don't make it sound like you're about to die."

"so?"

"...Bring me the sheet music!"

"Thank you! Qianjie!"

"Get out!!!"

"Ha ha……"

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"What's wrong, Kosmo? You don't want to?"