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Chapter 133: I Will Save You (2/2)

While speaking, Ye Xi quietly moved her steps backward.

“If you don’t trust me, then why did you pull me into your illusion?” Shen Cheng didn’t give Ye Xi a chance to distance herself, continuing to approach and said, “The reason they couldn’t absorb you is because they’ve never really talked to you, right? Every time they encountered you, they tried to forcefully capture you or used firearms and bullets, so of course, you resisted. In fact, you’ve long wanted to end this kind of life and find a peaceful place to rest, haven’t you?”

Unknowingly, Shen Cheng had already moved closer to Ye Xi.

Looking at Shen Cheng who was now right in front of her, Ye Xi’s expression wavered for a moment, but then she coldly replied, “So what? Do you think that if I just say, ‘Please give me a peaceful life, I won’t use my powers,’ you will all leave me alone? I am part of the Forsaken Ones, someone abandoned by the world. My existence is a mistake. As long as I live, all of you will see me as a threat!”

“I won’t. At least, you’re not a threat to me.” Shen Cheng shrugged, smiling nonchalantly. “At worst, you can just stay by my side. I won’t restrict your freedom.”

“…Shen Cheng.” After a moment of silence, Ye Xi spoke softly, “Your innocence and your stupidity will one day harm both you and the people around you. You may have injected yourself with all the Demi-Humans’ Genetic Agents and possess top-tier talents and abilities, but you still limit your view to that tiny cat café. In your eyes, the world seems kind, whether it’s to yourself or to the whole world, you have no real understanding…”

“I think… that’s just fine.” Shen Cheng still smiled calmly.

“…Idiot.” After another pause, Ye Xi sighed bitterly and shook her head, “Since you say you want to absorb me, then fine, I’ll give you a chance. I’ll be honest with you, I’ve already been preparing to leave Solmara… Though, in my current state, it’s most likely I’ll end up getting shot down. Let’s see whether you’ll ‘save’ me first, or if I get shot first.”

Clearly, Ye Xi still couldn’t fully trust Shen Cheng, but she still offered him half of her life, letting him choose.

Ye Xi didn’t want to become a lab rat, and she had long been prepared for the possibility of being shot. The reason she gave Shen Cheng a chance to “save” her might be because… deep down, she was also yearning to be saved.

After going through so much, Ye Xi was already exhausted. Yes, Shen Cheng was right, she was tired. She now wanted to rest, even if it meant closing her eyes forever…

Noticing the fleeting weariness in Ye Xi’s eyes, Shen Cheng reached out and gently patted her dark purple hair. “Don’t worry, the final winner will definitely be me.”

Looking at Shen Cheng’s gentle smile, Ye Xi suddenly felt a wave of fatigue wash over her—she hadn’t felt this way in a long time.

Why did she pull Shen Cheng into her illusion? Maybe it was because Shen Cheng never reported her encounters. Or maybe his laid-back personality made her drop her guard. But she knew, only when staying in an illusion with Shen Cheng could she feel a rare sense of comfort and peace.

Perhaps that was why she held a trace of trust and expectation toward Shen Cheng.

“Then I’ll be waiting.” Although the next step would most likely lead to death, Ye Xi didn’t show any fear. She simply smiled at Shen Cheng and then waved her sleeve—

The illusion instantly shattered.

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