Ironclad Group Chat: Red and Black Lists Engraved with Heroic Epics

"The desire that cannot be fulfilled can only be expressed in dreams..." Xing murmured softly. Based on her intuition, the scene of her dying in the hibernation pod in the light screen, and other information, she understood what Liu Ying's wish was almost instantly.

But because of this, she felt increasingly bitter.

Survival... something that fireflies strive so hard for, is something that passersby rushing through their lives on the roadside don't even have time to consider how important it is.

……

Within the light screen, Xing followed her words and asked, "What is your wish?"

Liu Ying's eyes shimmered: "...[Entropy Disorder]. Have you heard of this term?"

"It's a strange phenomenon. People suffering from this condition experience an irreversible, chronic disintegration of their physical structure. This means you are slowly disappearing, and this 'disappearance' is barely perceptible to others—"

"You can still run, jump, and communicate with others. Everything seems normal, except you're always just a little bit slower than everyone else..."

Liu Ying's expression darkened: "...Then it got slower and slower, until the outlines of yourself and the whole world became blurred. You couldn't distinguish between reality and dreams, because they were both woven in the same broken way."

"So, how am I supposed to refuse..." She smiled helplessly. "Can you imagine? In this dream, I was actually able to..."

Her joy was overwhelming, her face beaming with a genuine, heartfelt smile: "...I don't have to stay in that cold medical pod anymore..."

"I can disregard the doctor's words and use my own body to listen, see, touch, think, and understand as I please. Although this world may not be real, these feelings are incredibly precious..."

She met Xing's gaze, her heartfelt satisfaction evident in her eyes.

"...Just like right now."

[Star: Ouch...it hurts so much!]

[Su Chang: This... she sounds so happy, but why do I... feel like crying so much?]

[March 7th: No! I thought I was going to see a teen romantic comedy, how did it suddenly turn out like this? Stop the background music! The more I listen, the more I want to cry.]

That's too humiliating.

Liu Ying's wish was too humble. The life she meticulously depicted was nothing more than the mundane daily routines that most people wouldn't cherish. But even these, just a few days of normal human experience, were an opportunity she could only dream of.

Furthermore, the opportunity to meet a star has become an experience that is irresistible and worth risking one's life for.

This……

The more she spoke of these things with such anticipation, the less happy March 7th felt for her; instead, her heart ached more intensely.

[Potio: Oh my... Ugh, it's making me so uncomfortable.]

[Phantom Image: Waaah~~ Don't make me cry, you guys can't handle it if I really shed tears.]

[Star: With so many experts in our group, are we really helpless against entropy loss syndrome? I need help urgently! Whoever can cure Liu Ying, I'll consider it a favor!]

[Ling Sha: I really wish I could earn this favor, but alas, I lack the power to do so.]

The Star Train has practically made it clear that it is the only savior of the universe, so who wouldn't want to receive their special care?

[Rakshasa: I might be able to come up with some extreme but hopeful solutions.]

[Walter: Sorry, but you're the only one I can't do!]

[Ruan Mei: My initial assessment is that this is the result of some kind of uncontrolled destiny. Without a "miracle cure," there are essentially two ways to cure it. One is for Miss Liu Ying to travel an extremely long distance in this destiny and conquer it.]

[Star: But we don't even know what our destiny is.]

[Ruan Mei: Secondly, it would be to introduce another strong destiny, causing the two to clash. If her will is strong enough, perhaps they can neutralize each other, and all will be well.]

[Tingyun: Just like the little woman in the light screen? If she can't survive, her life will be in danger at any moment, and treatment will instantly turn into a death sentence?]

[Star: Uh… let’s talk about the first method, shall we? I think entropy loss is quite similar to Nanook’s condition. Could it be a destructive force?]

[March 7th: What if it's for reproduction? When Miss Firefly broke out of the dream, she was able to lead a swarm of insects after swallowing a star core.]

[Black Tower: So, the Grammer Knights' power to challenge the Calamity might originate from the source of the Calamity? That's a truly hellish joke.]

[Xi Lian: Otherwise, how about we find some more energy sources, and have them use their Stand abilities to directly overwrite the entropy loss syndrome? Surely this hidden, uncontrollable fate can't be more troublesome than the Iron Tomb, right?]

[Star: Oh right, there's this one too! The universal antidote is right here, how could I forget? Does anyone have any heinous criminals in their prison? The bigger the culprit, the better!]

Jingyuan: Yes, there are...

[Undying Path: Hmm... I happen to have a connection, but I'm afraid it's a bit too big.]

The firefly's candor was completely unexpected, leaving Xing speechless and choked with emotion.

Even if her memories were erased and she were back to a few hours ago, she would never have imagined that this innocent and lovely girl was carrying such an incredibly heavy burden.

After considering it for a moment, Liu Ying said apologetically, "I'm sorry. For some reasons, there are some things... I can't tell you everything right now. But there are also some things I should be honest with you about."

"While the legacy of watchmakers is certainly my goal, we don't necessarily have to part ways and become adversaries. At least... I don't want that to happen."

[Star: What else is there to say? Pocket watch or hat, you can choose whichever you prefer!]

[March 7th: Huh? This... isn't this a bit inappropriate?]

Mikhail: Hmm... I think it's quite suitable for them to continue developing their relationship.

[Yao Guang: Indeed, it doesn't seem like it would benefit outsiders.]

[Black Tower: She originally hoped those things could reverse her illness? Unfortunately, it seems they're at best just tokens of love.]

[Firefly: It's okay, I don't mind.]

Silver Wolf: I can tell you've been eyeing this for a long time. As for what exactly you're eyeing...

After much deliberation, Xing found it difficult to make a decision. According to the information she had gathered, the watchmaker's legacy might be of great importance, and it might even be related to the train.

Is someone who's hiding something trustworthy? Making promises at this time might be digging a hole for my future self. Who exactly is she?

Various thoughts flashed through her mind, but her intuition prevented her from saying those harsh words.

"I hope so too."

Liu Ying smiled broadly: "Thank you."

The music that freed their hearts from sorrow still lingered in their ears.

She looked toward the rising sun, her gaze meeting the sunlight, as if it could pierce through to the future: "I dreamt of a scorched earth, and a new bud breaking through the soil, blooming in the morning sun, whispering to me."