bookbashuk Chapter 146 The Future Will Be the Apocalypse
Chapter 146 The Future Will Be the Apocalypse
Chapter 146 The Future Will Be the Apocalypse
"I don't think it's very useful," Yukino Yukinoshita said thoughtfully, stroking her delicate chin.
"How so?" Xia Sheng looked at her.
"Have you forgotten? Your constitution is different from ours. Even if you can obtain something, we might not be able to. There's a chance something might even happen to us," Yukino Yukinoshita guessed seriously.
"That seems to be true..." Xia Sheng thought of more possibilities after being reminded by her.
If the invaders can invade this world and there is no way to stop them, then it is possible that the people of this world are also unable to resist them.
Perhaps, devouring their flesh and blood will not only fail to grant any abilities, but may also cause discomfort or poisoning.
We can't let them get into danger.
"As expected, I can only be with Natsumi..." Yui Yuigahama hesitated, her face full of embarrassment.
Shiina Mahiru raised an eyebrow, looking at her with exasperation: "Yui, why do you keep bringing this up? Are you interested?"
"No, no!" Yui Yuigahama quickly waved her hands in denial.
"Then why do you keep bringing it up?"
"Because......it's not the only way, is it?" Yui Yuigahama lowered her head shyly, her chin almost touching the curve of her cheek.
"This..." Shiina Mahiru couldn't refute it.
She looked at Xia Sheng, met his gaze, and glared at him unhappily.
Xia Sheng looked aggrieved and felt wronged. Although he liked this situation, he really didn't blame him.
"There's no need to dwell on this. Just let things take their course. Like I said, this is a personal matter," Yukino Yukinoshita calmly reassured her.
"You make it sound so easy." Shiina Mahiru looked a little dissatisfied.
"There can only be one Xia Sheng; this is no longer a matter of personal feelings."
"You've kissed Natsuo, and not just once or twice, what's there to be afraid of?" Yukino Yukinoshita retorted.
"That's why I..." Shiina Mahiru hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
"You want to have him all to yourself?" Yukino Yukinoshita understood her thoughts.
"So what if it is?" Shiina Mahiru admitted it directly.
"It's not that great, that's normal." Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head, offering no further comment.
"Then why did you ask?"
"I just want you to understand one thing: given our situation, it's impossible for us to have Xia Sheng all to ourselves. Having him all to ourselves means..."
"Are you really determined to disregard the safety of others?" Yukino Yukinoshita pressed, her expression serious.
"I..." Shiina Mahiru opened her mouth, but couldn't say a word.
No matter how selfish she is, she could never disregard the lives of others, especially since she's already so familiar with everyone.
In other words, friends.
How could she bear to see her friend in danger?
However, she didn't want to give up on matters of the heart.
She was certain that Xia Sheng could become an important person to her, and if it weren't for the need to protect the world, their encounter would have been wonderful.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs".
"Yui did a better job than you. She was the first, but she didn't compete or fight for it." Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Yui Yuigahama with admiration in her eyes.
There aren't many girls as open-minded as her.
"Yukino, I'm not as bad as you say..." Yui Yuigahama pursed her lips and shook her head in shame.
She also has selfish motives and desires, but due to her personality, she cannot be assertive.
She had been changing little by little, but before the changes could happen, things had already turned out the way they are now.
Time does not permit.
I can only passively accept my current relationships, my relationship with Xia Sheng, and my relationships with everyone else.
"No, you're amazing. None of us here are as good as you," Yukino Yukinoshita said sincerely, shaking her head.
If Yui Hihama hadn't taken the lead in experimenting with Natsuo, they don't know how long they would have had to figure it out.
A conjecture is just a conjecture; without testing, it is meaningless.
"I didn't..." Yui Yuigahama lowered her head, a little embarrassed.
"So, let nature take its course. There's only one Natsumi, but we have many. We need to think this through," Yukino Yukinoshita emphasized again.
"What are your plans?" Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but ask her.
"Me? I'll just follow my heart." Yukino Yukinoshita replied without hesitation.
"Follow your heart?"
"It's simple. If you can't refuse Natsuo, then you have no choice but to accept him," Yukino Yukinoshita explained.
"You... don't mind?" Shiina Mahiru looked at her incredulously.
She doesn't believe she's a person without possessiveness.
"I mind, but it's no use... Have you thought about the future?" Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly asked.
"after?"
"Regarding the Black Mist People, the invaders are getting stronger and stronger. What will happen to society then?"
"Society..." Shiina Mahiru thought for a moment, then frowned.
She had never seen the Black Mist People, but through Xia Sheng's description, she understood how terrifying they were. If they appeared frequently, the world would be in chaos.
"Not only that, I don't think we can defend that place. When it's breached and invaders launch a massive invasion, there will be no rules in this world," Yukino Yukinoshita said in a heavy tone.
"Yukino, you actually thought about all that?" Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but feel admiration; she had never thought about this before.
"It's just normal speculation."
"A massive invasion of monsters...:::::" Mai Sakurajima murmured, imagining that kind of future.
Yukino Yukinoshita's guess is not impossible.
With their current abilities, if the invaders become stronger, Xia Sheng alone will not be able to handle it.
Sooner or later, society will collapse.
That was a chaotic world, or rather, the end times.
At that point, there won't be any rules or regulations left; just surviving will be a blessing.
A person without ability is useless, even less than a slave.
They are fortunate enough to be selected, to understand the situation, and to prepare, but many people know nothing and will be at a loss when the time comes.
It seems we really can't just sit here and wait to die.
Mai Sakurajima's murmurs plunged everyone into silence as they pondered, unsure of what to say.
Natsumi didn't disturb everyone; he was also considering the possibility that Yukino Yukinoshita had guessed.
He hadn't actually thought that far ahead, because if it came to that, it would mean something bad had happened.
He didn't know the origin of the intruders, but since he was in trouble, that place probably no longer existed. So, the intruders, who resembled demons, must have entered this world directly.
Whether the monsters came from another world is hard to say, but they might appear silently and change everything overnight.
This is not a fusion of the world, but an invasion!
A clash between firearms and magic, destruction of the world, sacrifice of humanity... anything is possible.
At that time, he probably won't receive his reward.
We must be mindful of potential dangers even in times of peace, and we must consider the future.
He needs to find a way to become stronger.
He didn't want anything to happen to the world, but there was nothing he could do to help; all he could do was try his best to defend that place against the invaders.
If such a future were to occur, he would have only one goal: to protect Yukino Yukinoshita and the others.
In chaotic times, one must have the ability to protect oneself.
He is no longer an ordinary person, but his abilities are still insufficient. With his current strength, he certainly cannot survive in such a future.
We need to find a way to become stronger.
"I'll still give it a try next week," Xia Sheng suddenly said, looking at everyone with a determined gaze.
"Try what?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked.
"I want to eat slime."
"Xia Sheng, you..."
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Everyone stared at him in shock.
"Why?" Yukino Yukinoshita calmly continued to ask.
"Just as you said, in that situation, I might not get the reward either. I need to find other ways to become stronger, otherwise I won't be able to protect you."
"...Just to protect us?" Yukino Yukinoshita met his gaze, paused for a moment, and asked.
"Yes."
Why do you care about us so much?
"I'll tell you sooner or later."
"It seems we haven't reached that stage yet." Yukino Yukinoshita remembered what Natsuo had said earlier.
"Maybe," Xia Sheng said with a noncommittal smile.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm sure nothing will happen to me, otherwise, how can I protect you all?" Xia Sheng smiled slightly.
"I understand, then you can be bold..."
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"Wait a minute."