Special effects: Saving the world starting from becoming a Zergling

Chapter 131 The Matter of Dreams

"Let's talk about this tomorrow."

Seeing the three of them nod, Yuzhen immediately spoke.

He glanced at the clock on the wall again; after all their planning, it was already past 3 a.m.

Having already spent half the night without sleep, Keitaro began yawning incessantly after his excitement subsided.

"Kitaro will be busy with the laundromat tomorrow, so everyone should get some rest."

"As for infiltrating Meteor Academy, Inui Takumi and I will be enough."

"The truth is in the shop. Go with Keitaro and help manage the laundromat."

As long as those Leo cavalry don't come, Yuzhen believes that whether the truth lies with humans or Orphnochs won't attract much attention.

This principle applies to the fact that Orphnoch was almost never noticed when humans were the dominant species.

Although Zhenli was somewhat disappointed, he also knew that it was not appropriate to bring her along in this situation.

She nodded and followed Qian Qiao, disappearing into the living room.

Keitaro stretched, but instead of going back to his room to rest, he remained seated in his chair, seemingly lost in thought.

Yuma didn't leave either; instead, he stayed with Keitaro, and the two sat facing each other.

"Are you thinking about Yuka?"

The clock struck half an hour, and Yuzhen's voice softened as well.

He had noticed something unusual in Keitaro's eyes when he first mentioned Yuka.

Keitaro grinned when he heard Yuuma's words.

"To be honest, I always thought Yuka was dead."

Thinking that he and Yuka had just recognized each other, and then Yuka disappeared, Keitaro's eyelids drooped, and his heart was filled with pain.

He had gone through so much to finally reunite with Yuka, but just before their date, the two were completely separated.

"I knew it. Why would someone like Keitaro lose his dreams under the constant demands of the AI ​​Corporation?"

Yuuma nodded as if he suddenly understood, which made Keitaro chuckle wryly.

"Yuuma is just as perceptive as Takumi, how could she not notice my problem?"

"I think that when we first met, you and A-Qiao could see the pain I was suppressing inside."

How can someone who is unhappy themselves continue to bring happiness to others?

It was precisely because of this that Keitaro became depressed very quickly under the rule of the AI ​​Corporation.

"I think that other ordinary people who become Orphnochs also quickly lost their humanity and became walking corpses precisely because of this."

Yuma had heard about the violent methods used by the Brain Company from Keitaro and the others more than once.

"Orphnochs are not something everyone can become."

How cruel and heartless that statement is.

Under the coercive measures of the Brainpower Company, how many people suddenly lost their family members, and how many suddenly lost their friends?

The sudden collapse of love, family, and friendship—how ​​deep was the despair and pain that had accumulated in their hearts?

"I'm afraid they—hate themselves as well, let alone the dreams they hold onto."

No matter how grand a dream may be, it will crumble into ruins if it loses the support of various positive emotions.

As Yuuma's thoughts progressed, Keitaro also sighed.

He understands this feeling all too well.

"Is this why Yuuma came to this world with Takumi?"

Keitaro asked Yuuma a question.

"Keitaro, while I am saving your world, I am also saving myself."

Yuzhen shook her head and conveyed her philosophy to the young man in front of her.

"Our world is only slightly better off than yours."

"After the crisis in our world was resolved, I came to your world with Takumi Inui."

Yuma stood up and placed her hand on Keitaro's shoulder.

"Keitaro, I hope you will never give up, no matter what."

"Sometimes, persistence brings miracles."

"Just like you were in the past, even though you were in great pain, you still believed in the truth and believed that Chiao would definitely come back."

"So, I brought them back."

"As for the matter of the flower, I believe that with persistence, a miracle will also occur."

"So don't overthink it. Overthinking will only make you more anxious."

Yuma patted him on the shoulder and earnestly advised Keitaro.

Then, he turned around and went back to his room.

Keitaro sat in his chair, staring blankly ahead, seemingly deep in thought.

He sat there for half an hour until the clock struck four, then he stood up lightly, crumpled the things in his hands into a ball, and casually threw them into the trash can next to the table.

The next morning, a greeting of "Good morning!" was given.

Looking at the energetic Keitaro, Yuma and Takumi both nodded at him.

"And what is the truth?"

When Keitaro asked, Yuuma pointed downstairs, indicating that Mari was helping him with his clothes.

"I overslept, sorry!"

After saying that, he patted his head and ran downstairs.

Truth can't handle the laundromat business alone!

"It seems your advice last night was very helpful to Keitaro."

Noticing Keitaro's unusually energetic appearance, Inui Takumi blew hard on the coffee in front of him and said to Yuuma.

"I'm just pursuing my dream."

Yuzhen unfolded the newspaper in her hand and talked as she read.

"What is your dream?"

Inui glanced at Yuuma and recalled Yuuma's words.

"Isn't your dream to protect your world from destruction?"

"This is just a small step in realizing my dream."

Yuzhen smiled and revealed her true dream: "My dream is to stop everyone from crying."

"but----"

Yuma paused, then said, "Right now, I think I want all the worlds to stop crying."

Such a grand dream surprised Qian Qiao for a moment, but he nodded in agreement.

"You—are already on this path."

After saying that, he looked at the steaming coffee in his hand, somewhat bewildered.

"Yuma has her own dreams and beliefs, so what should my dream be?"

"Am I qualified to protect other people's dreams?"

Thinking about that failed battle, Qian Qiao's heart ached as if it had been pierced by a needle.

"I'll repeat what I told Keitaro yesterday: if you don't know what to do, then take immediate action and stride forward."

"At the end of the journey, you will surely find the answer you are looking for."

Seeing Inui's confusion, Yuzhen, as someone who had been through it all, shared her experience with him.

"If Yuma made chicken soup, it would definitely taste delicious."

Encouraged by Yuuma, Inui Takumi regained some composure and said jokingly.

"Perhaps, if there's a chance, I can let you try my chicken soup."

Yuuma knew it was a joke, so he replied to Inui Takumi in a joking tone.

"It's about time, we should go."

Yu-chan's reply left the usually sharp-tongued Inui Takumi somewhat at a loss for how to respond.

He downed his now-cold coffee in one gulp, then walked downstairs somewhat disheveled.

"What a cold-faced tsundere!"

Seeing Inui Takumi coming downstairs, Yuzhen stretched and stood up as well.

Qian Qiao is right, they really should leave.

Yuuma is going to find out the whole story about Meteor Academy today.

"Hana-gata — I hope that the past you can leave useful information for the future me."

Thinking about her hasty meeting with Hanagata in the past, Yuuma strode downstairs.