Chapter 219: Honkai: Star Rail — The Xianzhou General Wouldn't Dream of a Yandere Chapter 216: The Genius Girl Wouldn't Encounter a S

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

"Alright."

Hearing the crisp "ding" from the oven, Ruan Mei immediately walked forward and carefully held out a tray of Plum Blossom Cakes.

She lifted her chin, signaling Xuan Ge and Hei Ta to sit down by the Xing Kong Dining Table at the window.

Ruan Mei did not deliberately move close to Xuan Ge, merely guiding the way quietly, a hint of deep meaning hidden in her eyes.

Hei Ta had already waited a long time; she should not disturb her too much.

More importantly, she knew Hei Ta's future upheaval, and her heart had always been strung tight.

In the many endings of the future Weng Fa Luo Si, Hei Ta sacrificed herself in the worst timeline, becoming the Emperor of Three Lifetimes.

And what caused Hei Ta to walk that path was precisely the Xuan Ge who had thoroughly degenerated in that timeline.

In that timeline, Xuan Ge was thoroughly corrupted by Nihility, becoming cold and ruthless, caring for nothing.

He personally sacrificed Hei Ta, letting her achieve the Emperor of Three Lifetimes, becoming his weapon for conquering the universe.

Even though Xuan Ge has now safely passed the Third Abundance War, his body still bears a trace of Nihility.

The current Xuan Ge still carries an extreme disposition.

One can see a clue from the fact that he insisted on becoming the Xianzhou Emperor at all costs — he clearly could have discussed it with the Sky Generals and Yuan Shuai Hua, yet he chose to be unyielding to the end.

Now he has become the Aeon of Destruction, and the extremism in his thoughts has not diminished in the slightest.

If it weren't for Ling Sha, Jing Liu, and the others constantly tugging at Xuan Ge's heartstrings, warming his soft spot.

I'm afraid the current Order Container Sunday, or that Weng Fa Luo Si where three Paths are entangled, would have long since been seized by Xuan Ge through violent means.

This information was not something she learned by chance; Xuan Ge knows nothing of it, or perhaps he vaguely senses something.

All of this was told to her personally by Kafka.

Kafka took the initiative to find her, hoping she would side with Xuan Ge, while simultaneously provoking Hei Ta to awaken Hei Ta's winning spirit.

That is why she would proactively dedicate herself to Xuan Ge, deliberately getting close to Xuan Ge in front of Hei Ta.

She precisely wanted to arouse Hei Ta's competitive spirit, making Hei Ta proactively approach Xuan Ge and protect Xuan Ge.

Tie Mu, in the end, must face Xuan Ge directly.

If the Aeon of Erudition is truly ruined by Tie Mu, Xuan Ge's legitimate son Xuan Yao would also be implicated and ruined together.

At that time, the true end of the universe would erupt from Xuan Ge himself.

By then, whether it is the end of the Hunt, the end of Destruction, or the end of Harmony, it is already irrelevant.

Because no one, no god, can stop a thoroughly maddened Xuan Ge.

She does not know Tie Mu's strength, nor is she certain whether Tie Mu can beat Xuan Ge.

But she is clear that as long as Tie Mu is caught by Xuan Ge, the Aeon of Erudition will be forcibly driven by Xuan Ge.

Therefore, Hei Ta must stabilize Xuan Ge before and after the Weng Fa Luo Si incident.

This is the only way out to save both Hei Ta and Xuan Ge, and also the most perfect ending the Stellaron Hunters want.

Xuan Ge looked at Ruan Mei sitting opposite him, didn't think much of it, picked up a piece of Plum Blossom Cake, and took a light bite.

The fresh tea fragrance blended with the faint Plum Blossom fragrance, the texture soft and glutinous; he smiled and nodded: "Not bad."

Xuan Ge's gaze covertly swept a glance at Hei Ta beside him.

He could only say "not bad" with his mouth, but in his heart he liked it exceptionally — this flavor was naturally fresh and sweet, without excessive cloying sweetness, suiting his taste perfectly.

Hei Ta also picked up a piece of Plum Blossom Cake, tasted it lightly, her brows moving imperceptibly.

She didn't want to be outdone by Ruan Mei, yet also didn't want to deliberately belittle Ruan Mei's craft; she spoke naturally: "Not bad."

Ruan Mei looked at Hei Ta's slightly stiff appearance, smiled gently, her eyes holding a few parts of understanding.

She turned her head to look at Xuan Ge, her tone carrying a few parts of playfulness, yet also hiding determination: "Since you've eaten my Plum Blossom Cake, would Your Majesty be willing to give some blood?"

"Naturally."

Xuan Ge nodded without the slightest hesitation, his eyes holding not a shred of doubt.

Ruan Mei wanting his blood was nothing more than wanting to research what difference there ultimately is between a Chosen Abundance Emissary and an ordinary Abundance Emissary.

Xuan Ge finished the Plum Blossom Cake in his hand in one mouthful, then raised his right hand, his fingertips beginning to condense blood.

Soon, a red blood sphere about three hundred milliliters in size, gleaming with golden light, wrapped in an invisible force, floated at his fingertips.

Ruan Mei stood, reached out to receive that blood sphere, the corner of her lips curling into a shallow smile: "Many thanks, Your Majesty."

Finished speaking, she did not linger in the slightest, turned and left this place, leaving Xuan Ge and Hei Ta space to be alone.

After Ruan Mei left, the dining table fell silent in an instant, leaving only the two people's breathing sounds.

Hei Ta quietly looked at Xuan Ge's side face, her gaze complex, with expectation, and also unease.

Xuan Ge was somewhat at a loss, not knowing how to open his mouth, only able to lower his head and eat the Plum Blossom Cakes on the plate voraciously.

Hei Ta truly couldn't bear to watch anymore; looking at Xuan Ge eating one Plum Blossom Cake per mouthful of tea, and nodding in praise from time to time, she couldn't help but laugh.

She reached out her hand, lightly pinching Xuan Ge's chin, the strength gentle, carrying a few parts of coquettish reproach.

Xuan Ge, like a little hamster puffing its cheeks, slowly turned his face, looking at Hei Ta with a bewildered gaze, waiting for her to speak.

"Hehe~ So cute."

Hei Ta looked at Xuan Ge's appearance of having no dignity whatsoever, couldn't help but laugh out loud, the awkwardness in her eyes instantly dissipating.

With her one laugh, the awkward atmosphere of the two being alone also instantly eased.

Xuan Ge glanced at the half piece of Plum Blossom Cake remaining in his hand, didn't hesitate, and very naturally passed it to Hei Ta's mouth.

"Still coming~"

Hei Ta chuckled a spoiled complaint, yet her body was very honest, slowly leaning close to Xuan Ge's side.

She lightly rested her legs on Xuan Ge's thighs, tilted her head slightly, and opened her mouth to eat the Plum Blossom Cake Xuan Ge offered.

Xuan Ge was originally not a shy and hesitant youth; seeing this, he directly reached out and lightly pulled Hei Ta into his embrace.

Hei Ta's cheeks flushed slightly red, somewhat shy, yet she did not struggle — since she had already been this proactive, naturally there was no need to be reserved anymore.

Hei Ta leaned her back against Xuan Ge's chest, sat cross-legged in his arms, and together with him gazed at the brilliant starry sky outside the window.

Starlight sprinkled on the two people, gentle and quiet, the air permeated with the sweet fragrance of Plum Blossom Cake.

"Xuan Ge, do you like me?"

Hei Ta was not shy and hesitant; her gaze still watched the starry sky, her tone calm, yet hiding a trace of hard-to-notice nervousness.

"Like."

Xuan Ge's voice was deep and serious, blurted out.

"Lying."

Hei Ta laughed lightly, her gaze fell on the window, looking at Xuan Ge's face vaguely reflected on the glass.

"You don't like me; on the contrary, you have always been utilizing me."

Xuan Ge's face had no superfluous expression whatsoever; his thoughts also had not the slightest ripple.

He slightly raised his eyes, gazing at Hei Ta's blurry mirror image on the window, silent, not rebutting.

"You really are a bad person; I have given so much already...."

Hei Ta took a deep breath, pressed down the sourness in her heart, slowly spoke, her tone carrying a few parts of grievance.

"The Overpressure Device, Shenwu Army Warship design, Shen Wu Xian Zhou Research Weapon, the treatment for Heavenly Deficiency Syndrome — all had my participation...."

Xuan Ge listened, still without any sense of guilt; he thought he would....

"Only protect me?"

Hei Ta turned her body, side face looking at Xuan Ge's unmoved expression, a trace of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

Xuan Ge is truly very cold-blooded, especially after becoming Emperor; the distance with everyone was pulled farther and farther, making people unable to help but feel aversion.

But this is the most real Xuan Ge.

Weighing pros and cons, balancing distance; not loving is not loving, liking is liking, respect is respect — never hypocritical.

Xuan Ge is actually also very timid.

His white moonlight Jing Liu — Xuan Ge actually waited until his own strength was strong enough, able to protect her fully, before daring to bravely seek her out.

Perhaps, it is precisely because of Jing Liu that Xuan Ge, toward the person he likes, acts decisively, never procrastinating.

Xuan Ge truly fears missing the right person.

Hei Ta does not want to throw herself at Xuan Ge, but Xuan Ge's this extreme authenticity, contrarily, is the appearance she likes most.

"I will protect you well." Xuan Ge finally spoke, serious, not the slightest perfunctory.

"Hehe~" Hei Ta laughed; the disappointment in her eyes gradually dispersed, leaving only love and expectation.

She turned around, legs straddling Xuan Ge's body, facing him directly, hands lightly looping around his neck.

"Always?"

Hei Ta slightly lowered her head, forehead pressing against Xuan Ge's forehead, voice soft, carrying a trace of pleading.

"Always."

Xuan Ge still directly spoke; he never hesitates in feelings, and would never be perfunctory toward people he cares about.

"Agreed.... This is what you promised me."

Hei Ta closed her eyes, slightly tilted her head up, proactively kissed Xuan Ge's lips.

When feeling the warmth of lips touching, confirming she had succeeded, Hei Ta's body completely softened, pressing against Xuan Ge's embrace.

Xuan Ge extended his hand, encircled her waist; his hand also started moving not honestly on its own.

The barrier between the two people, at this moment, completely dissipated.