Chapter 113

Additionally, he was somewhat curious about the leader of the fleet who appeared to have saved them.

What was this person's background?

Was the train also under his influence?

Otherwise, why did it seem that everyone, from the fleet to the train, subtly deferred to him?

At this moment.

Welt had many doubts.

But before these doubts could be resolved, he was shocked once again by what the young leader said.

"You two aren't from this world, are you?"

Lin Qi had no intention of making small talk.

Nor did he have any intention of beating around the bush.

With his current strength, he could say whatever he wanted.

Just like Herta.

Had he ever seen her give anyone face?

Never.

It was always others giving her face.

Lin Qi was now at that same level.

So he directly asked about his thoughts and guesses.

Without the slightest hesitation.

On the other side.

Hearing Lin Qi's words, both Welt and Void Archives showed obvious surprise, even astonishment, on their faces.

You have to know, they hadn't revealed any information since being rescued.

So the question arises, how were they discovered?

Welt pushed up his glasses and replied, "Commander, my companion and I come from a planet that just broke through from its home star. Our ship also broke down in space due to immature technology. Thank you for your help, Commander; otherwise, we wouldn't know how long we would have been drifting in the universe."

Lin Qi shook his head and continued, "It seems you didn't understand my meaning. I'm not saying you come from some indigenous planet—that is, treating different planets as different worlds—but rather... different universes!"

"..."

Welt fell silent.

The plan he originally had to gloss over it was now shattered.

He had thought Lin Qi's previous words were just a lucky guess, but now it seemed the other party already knew their background.

But the problem was, how were they exposed?

Welt couldn't figure it out.

On the other side.

Himeko and the others were also incredibly surprised after hearing Lin Qi's words.

Another universe?

What did that mean?

Parallel worlds?

Or something else?

Come to think of it.

Someone had once researched a curiosity called the "Parallel World Intercom," hoping to talk to people in parallel worlds, but after using it, the result was no different from talking to someone in the current world.

It only led to the conclusion that parallel worlds were similar to the current one.

But in the eyes of many, parallel worlds were a pseudo-proposition.

It was fundamentally impossible to prove.

But listening to Lin Qi now, could parallel worlds actually exist?

At this time.

The golden-haired man stepped in front of Welt, introducing himself while saying, "Let me introduce myself, my name is Void Archives. The Commander is right; my companion and I indeed do not belong to this universe. We came through a star gate, but after arriving, we found we couldn't go back. Of course, he is the one who wants to go back; I have no such desire."

Void Archives and Welt had completely different personalities.

Welt was very steady.

Facing a situation he couldn't yet understand, his first thought was to hide his true situation.

Void Archives, however, had no such concerns.

"Wouldn't it have been clearer if you'd said that earlier?" Lin Qi stopped questioning and turned his head, saying, "Bring these two a cup of coffee... or better, black tea."

Lin Qi quickly corrected himself, fearing the coffee might kill them.

Himeko heard Lin Qi's correction and, despite her initial eagerness, felt a bit disappointed, but she followed the instruction and brought over a few cups of black tea.

Welt watched this scene, unable to stop himself from continuing to speculate about the relationship between Lin Qi and Himeko.

It looked far from simple.

Lin Qi spoke again, "To be honest, I am very interested in your world. But if I were to ask you for the coordinates of where you came from now, I assume you wouldn't provide them."

Before Welt could speak, Void Archives chimed in first, "That's him. If I knew, I would definitely tell you. It's just a pity that nothing can be found anymore."

As for Welt...

He indeed wouldn't say.

Before figuring out Lin Qi's stance, rashly providing the coordinates of his home was too risky.

If Lin Qi couldn't get there, that would be fine, but what if he did? Wouldn't the harm brought to his home be no less than the Stellaron?

Wouldn't he, Welt, then become a sinner?

Regarding this point.

Lin Qi knew it clearly.

Because even if Welt wasn't the type to be deeply attached to his home, as long as he wasn't stupid, he wouldn't rashly expose his biggest secret.

Keeping it as a trump card to exchange for benefits from Lin Qi was the smartest choice.

The man named Void Archives likely had similar thoughts.

It was just that he didn't know the coordinates.

The group was still thinking.

Lin Qi said again, "Right now, I'm not familiar with you, and you're not familiar with me, so there is no basis for cooperation. How about this: I'll give you a choice. One is to follow me and work under me. You can use a sufficiently long time to understand me and see if I can be trusted. Then you can decide whether to tell me the news about your home. How about that?"

Hearing Lin Qi's words, Welt fell into deep thought.

He had to admit that the choice Lin Qi gave was indeed the optimal solution at the moment.

And looking at Lin Qi's attitude, there was no intention to force them.

As for the most critical issue of safety...

They were still in the other party's hands, and the fleet was not far away, so what safety could there be to speak of?

Lin Qi not taking action directly was already very accommodating.

However, after thinking for a while, Welt asked, "My question might be a bit presumptuous, but the answer to this question concerns my choice and whether I will trust you, Commander, in the future. So please allow me to ask: Commander, what is your relationship with the red-haired lady behind you?"

Hmm?

This question left Lin Qi stunned.

Himeko was also taken aback.

She didn't expect the topic to suddenly shift to her.

But then again.

This relationship was indeed a bit difficult to answer.

Friends?

That seemed a bit shallow.

Lovers?

It hadn't reached that point yet.

Himeko felt a bit conflicted for a moment.

At the same time, she also wanted to hear Lin Qi's answer.

"Confidants."

Lin Qi replied, "Himeko and I share common interests. We both have a strong passion for machinery and interstellar travel. Mr. Welt, are you satisfied with this answer?"

Welt pushed his glasses again and nodded, "Apologies, I had no intention of prying into your privacy. It's just... never mind. My background is no longer a secret. To thank you for your candor, Commander, I will explain why I asked that."