Chapter 1522: Wengfaluo Si 3.6 (541)

「「……」」

Looking at March 7th's triumphant expression, her mouth corners nearly tilted toward the sky, Long Night Moon suddenly realized: "Oh… was it that time? In the moment when you and I swapped bodies, you used the last fleeting fragment of your consciousness… to hide yourself within the Titan's veil."

March 7th felt deeply disappointed: "Ah, how could you figure it out so quickly… so boring! But my plan isn't fragile at all! No one understands Star and Dan Heng better than I do. Since we made the agreement, they won't go back on their word—"

Xilian explained: "Whether it's historical records, diaries, or memory stone devices, all are excellent media for 'memory'."

As they discussed this topic, March 7th's disappointment vanished instantly, and she lifted her chin with pride: "Exactly! When I heard Star press the shutter, even if only a tiny remnant of my spirit remained… it would 'whoosh' right into the camera!"

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Gintama.

"Huh? So that's when it was?"

After March 7th's hint, Gin finally remembered: when Star and Dan Heng first arrived before Eurornis, Star had taken a photo of Eurornis with a "click"... little did he know that place contained a foreshadowing!

Had it not been for that moment, March 7th might still be hiding inside the Titan of Ages. In other words, shortly after Star arrived at Ouroboros, March 7th had been following her in the form of a pink jellyfish, witnessing her complete the Journey of Embers.

"But is March 7th planning to softly persuade Long Night Moon?" Xin Bajie couldn't help but frown, doubting March 7th could convince Long Night Moon. After all, anyone could see Long Night Moon was far too intelligent.

"Hey, Xin Bajie."

Gin suddenly called his name, slipping his left hand into Xin Bajie's naturally curly hair and gently stroking backward, revealing hair that lay flat as if gelled, his voice dropping several tones in an instant.

"When did you get the impression… that March 7th isn't smart enough?"

"Hey hey, your hairstyle is way too dangerous! Feels like you'd get arrested for it! And compared to Long Night Moon, March 7th really isn't as smart!" Xin Bajie couldn't help but complain.

"That's because you're unconsciously comparing her to Dan Heng and Star." Gin waved his hand. "Usually, when the three of them are together, many strategic decisions don't require her to think—but if she were alone… well, it's hard to say."

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"Well, looking at it this way, is the element of coincidence… still quite significant?" Xilian asked with a smile.

March 7th transmitted via the channel: "How could it not be! Since Star promised to photograph me, he'll definitely be pressing the shutter all over Ouroboros. I'll definitely get my chance."

"You really do understand her well." Xilian turned around. "Miss Long Night Moon, with my hastily acquired skills, trapping you would be unrealistic. But if March 7th were also present, the situation would be entirely different… because no matter what, you could never ignore her, right?"

「「……」」

Long Night Moon nodded satisfactorily: "Very well, then I shall wait and see. After going this far, what do you plan to do next?"

"First, I want to thank you for protecting Star and Dan Heng. But afterward, your actions went too far… while there's still time, I must make you reconsider."

"There is one thing that truly puzzles me… after surrendering all 'memories' and becoming an empty spirit, how did you reclaim your self?"

"It seems you're not omniscient after all?" March 7th replied honestly. "The answer is simple: throughout this journey, 'I' have been asleep inside the camera, accompanying Star all the way. And in this life, when Star and Xilian spoke of interstellar travel, those memories of traveling alongside the train also seeped into my mind… though still far from being a 'complete March 7th,' these 'memories' are enough to face you."

"... Hmph." Long Night Moon chuckled softly. "So you know the full cause and effect, then? Go on—tell me why you're confident you can convince me."

"Reasons? Isn't it just too simple?"

"Even through the lens, I know that the love, hatred, and struggle that unfolded in Ouroboros are no different from those of living people."

Long Night Moon shook her head: "We've come full circle again—I already made Star choose once. The scales are too unbalanced. In the face of 'destruction,' seeking a win-win… only brings double harm."

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Qin Shi Ming Yue: Tian Xing Jiu Ge.

"If this woman finds no other reason, relying solely on this line, she cannot convince Long Night Moon." WeiZhuang said coldly. "Long Night Moon's approach may be extreme, but the reasoning stands. If she insists on saving Ouroboros, she will only lose the big picture for small gains."

Han Fei gently swirled the wine in his cup, expression still indifferent: "You're right—this reasoning is obvious, everyone says it. Viewed by scale, Ouroboros is insignificant in the universe, but WeiZhuang brother, have you considered: if today we kill the distant to save the near, tomorrow we kill the lowly to save the noble… this is the root of cosmic chaos, worse than 'destruction' itself."

"Moreover, Long Night Moon claims to be the scale-bearer—who granted her authority? To judge the lives of ten thousand by the heart of one—don't you find that absurd?"

"My lord believes only the people of Ouroboros can decide their fate?" Zi Nu poured wine into Han Fei's empty cup, asking softly.

"Naturally, unless the people of Ouroboros willingly sacrifice themselves to save the universe, no one can make that decision for them." Han Fei rose slowly and walked to the window, the starlight reflecting on his face, flickering. "Today, for one Extinction Sovereign, we sacrifice Ouroboros to save the universe—tomorrow, if another comes, must we sacrifice again? If this continues, the universe will live in perpetual danger, never knowing peace."

"However, if I were to speak to Long Night Moon, I believe there is one word that could convince her." Han Fei's sleeve lifted by the night wind, revealing a pale wrist, as he slowly raised his hand toward the several girls in the sky.

"Han brother, what word?" Zhang Liang immediately perked up, unable to resist asking.

"Momentum."

"Long Night Moon's so-called 'active choice' is actually very 'passive'."

Han Fei turned and walked slowly to the side, picking up a plain black stone from the chess box: "On the board, a single stone seems ordinary—but when stones connect, they form 'momentum'. Sacrificing one stone today to preserve the greater whole, another tomorrow to do the same… each move seems profitable, but if too many are sacrificed, your hand can no longer form momentum. In this game against 'Destruction,' you will have no chance to turn the tide."