"Chiyuan Immortal, it's been a long time."
"Just call me Fu Hua, Sigurd. Are we setting off now?"
"No rush. We can chat for a bit. They need to inspect the space station first before heading to the moon. We have enough time."
"Good. I'll go make some tea. Please wait a moment."
At Mount Taixu, a gentle breeze rustled through the trees, casting dappled shadows.
Sigurd watched Fu Hua's slender figure as she walked away, feeling a bit more relaxed.
Then, a cute little Book of Fuxi crawled onto his shoulder and tugged at his hair.
"Hey! Were you staring? Isn't my Immortal beautiful?"
"She is."
"Right? I tell you, with her looks, even ancient emperors would be infatuated, abandoning their thrones just to chase her. I've seen it happen many times."
"Oh? Was there such history?"
"Hmph! You don't know enough. Back in the Tang Dynasty, an emperor once met Hua, and after returning, he was so smitten he wrote hundreds of poems and painted countless pictures, all professing his love for her. He even took her portrait into his tomb after he died, such deep affection!"
Book of Fuxi's small legs dangled and occasionally kicked Sigurd, causing a slight tingling sensation.
As she continued her vivid storytelling, Fu Hua returned with a tray of tea and snacks.
"Book of Fuxi!"
"Oops! Did I talk too much? Just wanted to let this young man know how amazing our Immortal is. Look, our Immortal is strong, beautiful, kind, and righteous. And you're so talented… How about you marry her? Think about it, you're both fusion warriors with no lifespan limitations, a perfect match!"
"Book of Fuxi!!"
Fu Hua picked up Book of Fuxi, placing her in her palm, and used her other hand to press down on Book of Fuxi's little head as punishment.
Book of Fuxi stuck out her tongue, her head wobbling but showing no fear.
Blushing slightly, Fu Hua apologized to Sigurd.
"Sorry, Book of Fuxi is like this, always playful. Please don't mind."
"It's alright. Listening to Book of Fuxi's stories is quite interesting."
"Those are just made-up tales, not to be taken seriously."
"I'm just listening as fun anecdotes. But when it comes to matters of love, I prefer to let nature take its course. I'm not currently interested in such things. With the Honkai threat not yet over, settling down wouldn't bring peace of mind."
Sigurd sighed and shook his head.
Book of Fuxi pushed Fu Hua's finger away.
"You two can fight together! With the Immortal by your side, you'd have nothing to worry about. I tell you, with any other girl, you'd always worry about her safety. But with the Immortal, even if you're in danger, she'll be fine!"
"Book of Fuxi!!!"
Fu Hua finally got angry, pinching Book of Fuxi's little head, lifting her to eye level and glaring.
Book of Fuxi's body swayed in the air, her hands folded inside her sleeves, unfazed.
"So what? You think you can get angry with me? From the day I woke up, Mount Taixu has been under my rule! If you have a problem, keep it to yourself! With your blockhead, if I don't worry, you'll end up a spinster for 50,000 years!"
Fu Hua puffed up her cheeks, looking like an annoyed young girl, shaking Book of Fuxi up and down.
But that was all she dared to do; no further punishment was given.
The years since Book of Fuxi's awakening had been overwhelmingly blissful for Fu Hua, making her nearly drowning in happiness.
The deeply ingrained loneliness vanished overnight, waking each day to Book of Fuxi's lively voice, watching her mischievously create countless exasperating situations—this was paradise for Fu Hua.
If not for the ongoing Honkai threat, Fu Hua would have gladly lived with Book of Fuxi forever, until Book of Fuxi returned to sleep and they could eternally rest together.
How could she dare to punish Book of Fuxi?
Saying that Fu Hua is treating her like a delicate treasure was not an exaggeration.
This favoritism emboldened Book of Fuxi, who became increasingly brazen.
Dizzied by the shaking, Book of Fuxi finally stopped spouting embarrassing remarks.
Fu Hua then set her down on a soft cloth on the table, sighing in relief, and turned to Sigurd.
"Kiana has started to come into contact with Sirin's consciousness, hasn't she?"
Fu Hua asked.
Sigurd sighed.
"About 90% there. To be honest, Sirin doesn't worry me. At this point, I can defeat any Herrscher except the Finality. But Sirin and Kiana share one body, or rather, Sirin is the original personality while Kiana is her secondary personality that sprouted because she lost her memory… I'm really unsure how to handle this flawlessly."
"You're worried because you care."
Fu Hua chuckled.
Over the years, she had witnessed Sigurd's capabilities.
In terms of strength, scientific knowledge, and strategy, he seemed to embody perfection.
But whenever it involved Kiana, he became irrational.
Sigurd rubbed his temples, acknowledging his concern.
"Perhaps."
"On matters of consciousness, leave it to me. For the Herrscher's power, we'll join forces. As for Kiana's personality… you know, love is a weakness, but it also provides armor. As long as you're there, I believe Kiana can overcome this. She's never been a fragile child."
Fu Hua spoke confidently.
She had to be confident.
If something happened to Kiana… she couldn't imagine, nor dared to think about what Sigurd did.
"Anyway, I'll be counting on you. The moon is a good place, vast and empty, with no worries about collateral damage or Kiana's issues being exposed. Plus, it's almost entirely free from Otto's prying and interference. I believe it's the best place to resolve this."
"You're too kind. Setting aside the great cause of fighting Honkai, Kiana once called me teacher. Given her integrity and kindness, there's no way I'd stand by."
They smiled at each other.
Sigurd felt most of his anxiety dissipate, gaining more confidence as he looked at the naturally harmonized Fu Hua.
"Wait! If the Immortal is going to help, you need to pay a fee first!"
Book of Fuxi jumped between them, holding out her hand, instantly breaking the warm and harmonious atmosphere.
"Book of Fuxi!!!"
"Alright, alright, no more jokes. Young man, blockhead, are you both really planning to intervene in that girl and the Herrscher of the Void's struggle from the consciousness level?"
Book of Fuxi turned serious, looking up at the two of them.
Sigurd and Fu Hua both nodded simultaneously.
Book of Fuxi sighed deeply, lowering her head.
"Such a situation never occurred in the previous civilization. My database lacks any reference, but I know the dangers are immense. I can't stop you, but please be extremely careful... Especially you, blockhead. You're the type who would give up your life if necessary. Promise me, come back safely. Without you, I have no purpose."
"Book of Fuxi..."
Fu Hua gazed at Book of Fuxi with sorrow and affection, reaching out to touch her.
Book of Fuxi stopped Fu Hua's hand with a finger.
"Hey! Don't create a parting atmosphere! I'm just warning you. Young man, since you're borrowing the Immortal from me, make sure to bring her back in one piece. Memory loss is fine; she's lost her memory more than once. But she must come back alive, understand?"
"I will."
Sigurd nodded, making his promise.
Then he turned to Fu Hua, his expression serious.
"Well, it's about time. Let's set off after finishing this pot of tea."
"Alright."
Sigurd and Fu Hua lifted their teacups, and Book of Fuxi held her tiny cup as well. The three of them sat and drank together.
Half an hour later, Book of Fuxi stood on the teapot, gazing at the sky where the two had disappeared, and slowly sat down.
She said nothing, just waited. Waiting for the day the Immortal would return, ready to greet her with a bright smile and enthusiastic welcome, just as she had awaited her return from demon slaying centuries ago.
"Just this time, please don't forget me again, blockhead..."
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