Elio. That black cat once promised to give me a way to find them. You had thought he meant Neergul, but… Jiang Li also died. You must get a clear answer. But before that… those who harmed them must pay with blood! The Borisin must be annihilated, and the Reign-Bow… must also pay the price!

For the next two weeks, the Stellaron Hunters had no missions.

"Are we just keeping idle people now?" Silver Wolf complained while playing a game. She knocked on your door. "Orion! Come play online with me!"

"Sorry, I have something to do," your calm voice came from inside.

Silver Wolf pouted. This was the fifth time this week. Ever since that day, you seemed like a different person. She sighed and went to find Firefly. "Firefly, play games with me again."

"Huh? Okay." Firefly took the console. "Ah!" she suddenly cried out. "I accidentally let another shiny Pokémon get away…"

"It's okay… I'm used to it…" Silver Wolf said weakly. She still wanted to play with you.

"Hey, Firefly," Silver Wolf suddenly spoke. "How about we go talk to him? Haven't you noticed he's been a bit off lately?"

"He has a little…"

"Right? He doesn't even play games anymore! Is he even human?" Firefly looked at her speechlessly. Her expression also darkened. "He hasn't been looking for me to train much lately either…"

The two of them sighed in unison. Unbeknownst to them, you had become so important in their hearts.

Meanwhile, in your room, you had already packed a simple bag, ready to leave. Just then, there was a knock on the door. "It's us."

The door opened, and the two girls walked in. "Orion, you must be tired lately, right?" Silver Wolf grabbed your left arm with a smile. "Let us give you a massage."

Firefly also grabbed your right arm, her face a little red. "That's right, you need to rest well."

For the next while, you were served like a king. Silver Wolf massaged your shoulders. Firefly fed you cake. "And this!" Silver Wolf pulled out a rare game cartridge. "I'm giving it to you!"

"What… what's wrong with you two?" you finally couldn't help but ask.

"We just feel like you haven't been very happy lately," Silver Wolf said.

You looked at their concerned expressions, and warmth welled up in your heart. "It's okay, I'm fine now. With you two here, I'm already very happy."

Although you said so, deep down, the flame of hatred burned fiercely. Only by killing all the Borisin and destroying the Reign-Bow… only then will I truly be happy.

"Really?" Silver Wolf looked at you suspiciously.

"Really."

"That's great! Then play games with me now!"

"Sorry," you stood up. "Let's play when I get back. I need to go out for a bit."

"Where are you going?" Firefly asked.

"The Xianzhou."

"The Xianzhou?!" Silver Wolf exclaimed. "You… are you coming back?"

"Don't worry," you patted her head. "I'm just going back to take a look. I'll be back soon."

Firefly looked into your eyes. "Then we'll wait for you."

Just then, a figure appeared at the doorway. "Are you going out?" Kafka stood there, her wine-red eyes fixed on you.

You nodded. "Yes, I'm going back to the Xianzhou."

"I know. I'm here to see you off." Saying that, she suddenly leaned in and lightly pressed a kiss on your forehead. The soft touch was fleeting, but it left a faint fragrance. "Remember to come back." She stepped back, a charming smile playing on her lips.

You paused, then nodded. "…Okay, I will." Then you turned and left.

Behind you, Silver Wolf and Firefly's exasperated voices could be heard. "Kafka… what did she just do?!" "Damn it! She got ahead of us…"

…

The spaceship sailed into the Xianzhou Yaoqing's port. Familiar scenery came into view. This place was once your second home.

The Arbiter-General's Seat.

Inside the General's office, Feixiao sat at a large desk, mountains of official documents piled in front of her. "So annoying…" she propped up her chin, her gaze drifting out the window. How could this compare to the exhilaration of fighting on the battlefield?

"Report!" A Cloud Knight walked in. "General, someone wishes to see you."

"I'm not seeing anyone," Feixiao said without turning her head.

"But General, that person said… if I just mention his name, you will see him…"

"I said I'm not seeing anyone," Feixiao was a little impatient.

The Cloud Knight hesitated, but still said, "That person said his name is Orion."

Clatter— The pen in Feixiao's hand fell onto the desk. She whipped her head around, her green eyes staring intently at the Cloud Knight. "You… say that again?"

The Cloud Knight was startled but repeated, "That person's name is Orion."

Feixiao froze completely. Orion… how many years has it been? Impossible… he's already… dead in battle. She had personally witnessed the Reign-Bow's light arrow pierce through everything.

"General?" the Cloud Knight asked cautiously.

Feixiao forced herself to calm down. "Bring him in. No, I'll go see him myself." She stood up, her steps a little unsteady. If it really is him… If he is truly still alive…

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