12dz Chapter 177 About the Past, About the Present
Chapter 177 About the Past, About the Present
The moment Lu He stepped into the depths of the dense forest, he was recalled to the system space by the system.
The original three-dimensional world has been transformed into a two-dimensional scene. Lu He has left the comic book and entered a milky white, endless space.
"So it's possible to pause midway?" This was the first time Lu He had been recalled by the system.
"Yes, but strictly speaking, it's against the rules." In the space, the system transformed into a small white sphere shaped like a giant elephant.
For the first time, Lu He could clearly see its emotions, its joys and sorrows.
After a moment of silence, the little white ball finally sighed.
"Actually, you're alive because Li Cen is dead..."
"What did you say! You promised you wouldn't..."
"Don't be anxious, listen to me," the little white ball knew that Lu He would be agitated and angry upon hearing this, "She is alive and well!"
"What do you mean..." Lu He's surging emotions were pulled back to reason by these words, and her voice showed obvious restraint.
The system quickly explained, "It wasn't my arrangement... Actually, that day..."
That day, Lu He thought Li Cen had left, but in fact, she hadn't had time to leave from behind the screen yet. Several senior palace maids went out first.
At that time, Lu He couldn't wait to have a loud argument with the system. Although Li Cen couldn't hear the system's voice, he could hear what Lu He was saying.
Li Cen roughly understood that Heaven had only given Lu He three days; if she wanted to live, she would have to exchange her life for it.
Li Cen's hands clenched tightly when she heard this; she was afraid of hearing that the other party would abandon her, and she had even already anticipated the answer Lu He would give...
She understands,
Because people are inherently selfish.
She has always encountered people like that.
So when Lu He resolutely refused, saying she would rather die than agree, she was stunned and hesitated.
So the two agreed to watch the lanterns at the celebration, and Li Cen's expression was complicated as he looked at her the whole time.
That night, after returning home, Li Cen opened the farewell gift that Lu He had prepared for her, and her heart was filled with emotion once again.
She stood by the window, praying to heaven and asking about the cause and effect she wanted to know.
The system, for some unknown reason, couldn't help but...
He actually broke the rules by talking to a cartoon character.
It told Li Cen that Lu He would be eliminated and disappear after the appointed time tonight, and the only way to do so was for Li Cen to die once to make up for the missing plot point.
It also told Li Cen that there was a chance she would be resurrected, but it couldn't be sure; it was up to Li Cen to gamble.
The system had initially given up hope, having essentially abandoned any possibility of Lu He, the time traveler, surviving.
Li Cen watched Lu He disappear from behind the red courtyard gate. The system originally thought that she might just be seeing her off, because even the closest friends are selfish.
It truly hadn't expected Li Cen to so resolutely pull out the knife and plunge it into its own heart without hesitation...
This scene also had a significant impact on the system, which was originally unmoved by anything.
So it dared not tell Lu He, fearing that she would throw away the life it had finally managed to save.
"She... she actually did all that for me?" Lu He clutched her chest, feeling a dull ache. "You said she's alive and well now, so she..."
Lu He didn't know how to ask, she didn't know how to repay this kindness.
“She is not herself anymore... You don’t need to worry about her.” The little white ball showed a sad expression.
"What do you mean?"
"When she died, she returned all the memories of meeting you, because you two should never have met, and you were not meant to coexist."
Originally, Lu He was supposed to transmigrate into Li Cen's body to complete the task of becoming emperor in Li Cen's place, but due to a series of coincidences, their paths crossed in that world.
"So the Li Cen who died that night was your best friend, and the Li Cen who was resurrected has always been just the eldest princess and also the new emperor. Can you understand that?"
"I understand." Lu He lowered her head, feeling a moment of relief, relieved that the other person no longer remembered her.
This thought immediately made her despise herself, feeling like a petty person. She had received such a great favor, with the other person risking their life to save her, and yet she was only relieved that she could escape because she couldn't reciprocate that affection...
"I really feel like a piece of trash..." She despised herself for this stupid and selfish thought.
"Now you know... you won't want to cross the border to bother her anymore, right... she doesn't even recognize you anymore..." The system's words were like daggers to the heart.
“Yes, I won’t go.” Lu He nodded blankly: “I really should move forward…” At least I can’t let down the opportunity that the other party fought for for me.
"I've always advised you not to look back at the past... I hope you understand my good intentions..." The little white ball floated in the air and flew to the same height as Lu He's head.
"Leaving the time traveler undisturbed is the most merciful thing to do for the previous comic book characters..."
"Yes, thank you for your kindness." Lu He knew that it was fortunate that Li Cen had thrown away that memory.
Just like myself back then, I've been stuck in the same place for so many years. How wonderful it would be if I could forget everything.
“That Xiao Jiu…” She perked up, her thoughts quickly returning to the present world: “He’s a traveler from another comic book world… I want to know his mission…”
"I'm sorry, his system isn't mine, so I don't have the authority to view his missions. However, fighting is discouraged among time travelers, so if the missions aren't duplicated, there shouldn't be any conflict."
"No repetition? What do you mean? Different comics can be repeated?"
"Well, because you know many comics have side stories or series, right... 'Beast King' and 'Legend of the Monsters of the Mountains and Seas' are drawn by the same author, so they are indeed comics in the same series with the same world view..."
"I demand to see the plot of 'Beast King'!" This really caught Lu He off guard. There was actually a situation where there were books in the same series? Wouldn't that mean if there were multiple books in the same series, a whole line of people would be waiting for the same quest? That's outrageous!
"This is against the rules. I'm sorry, but I don't have the authority to view books that are not in my system."
"So what useful advice can you give me now? Artificial stupidity?"
"First of all, it's impolite of you to insult me..." the system tried to save face.
Lu He grabbed the little white ball and pinched its face hard with both hands to stop it from arguing.
"Stop talking nonsense to me. I'm about to go out and face a plot that doesn't belong to 'The Legend of the Monsters of the Mountains and Seas,' and there's also Xiao Jiu, a time traveler whose background I know nothing about. Aren't you afraid I'll die in Wanqing Mountain right away? Then keep talking nonsense!"
"He doesn't know your mission either. Stay calm and deal with him. Besides, aren't you level eight now? It'll be easy for you to crush him. Don't panic." The little white ball broke free from Lu He's clutches and flew far away.
"Besides, no system encourages time travelers to attack other time travelers. He also has his own system, so he should be fine." It reassured Lu He earnestly and recommended an exchange item to her.
"This is a two-point talisman made of scavenger fur. It can be used to hide and save your life in critical moments."
“You know what, sometimes I feel like you’ve changed,” Lu He shook her head and clicked her tongue in amazement. “I can’t quite put my finger on what’s changed, but you feel like you’re becoming more and more like a real person.”
"Huh? Why do you say that?"
"Never mind, it's nothing. I'll change the talisman. Send me back to the comic book."
With a ding, Lu He returned to the depths of the dense forest.
"Qinwu, what are you doing? What are you spacing out for? Hurry up and come on!" Tan You's big face suddenly appeared in front of her, almost startling Lu He.
Xiao Jiu had already walked far away with Zhi Yan and the others. Only Tan You stopped to wait for her.
Lu He frowned and whispered a reminder to Tan You, "Be careful of Xiao Jiu when we enter the bamboo forest..." As he spoke, he handed him the amulet he had just exchanged for.
Next, Lu He had her own plans.