Chapter 141
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Chapter 141: Charlotte’s Farewell, a Terrible Battleground
The Dusk Forbidden Zone.
The divine being welcomed its end in the fiery glow of the setting sun.
Chu Yuanqing stood with her sword, her bones crumbling to ash, her skin covered in cracks, like a delicate art piece about to fall apart, destined to peel and collapse in the embrace of the burning clouds.
Those flowing flames, escaping from her cracked skin, broken body, and the depths of her eyes, shifted from black to red, from red to orange, becoming lighter in color, dull and soft.
These embers, forged from her own soul and spirit, were like countless threads connecting each piece of ash, sewing together the shape of her body, the true reason why she remained unbroken in the state of [Embers].
But now, even the embers were fading.
Chu Yuanqing’s beautiful golden eyes, shattered like weathered stone, drooped tiredly, and Levatin, fused with her palm, began to crumble as well, like a fragile, worn-out puppet slowly falling to the ground in the grand light.
—A tragic victory.
The ending of this illusion mirrored the tragic scene when we defeated the Old Testament.
Chu Yuanqing could never see the sunset she had created with her own hands, just like back then when she had faced many dangers to save the world but could not enjoy happiness.
Just as she was about to fall, someone who shouldn’t be here held her light body like a treasure, whispering with a smile that hid sadness:
"Little Qing, are you having fun in the new world?"
Charlotte’s long eyelashes hung low, her eyes a deep blue like a shimmering stone. Her face was as beautiful as a fairy’s, mixed with a unique charm that felt magical. She radiated a warm and shining aura, like a wonderland, giving a sense of warmth that melted into the skin.
This person called The Last Diva was as clear as she had been when they first met in the past. She looked both sad and nostalgic, revealing a smile at the corners of her eyes that still had the soft sweetness of mango, bringing healing warmth to people’s hearts.
It’s strange, I should not have any feeling, and my throat cannot make a sound.
Yet Chu Yuanqing still felt the warmth of the hug. She could smell Charlotte’s scent, which seemed to represent all the beauty in the world—like the sweetness of ripe autumn pears, surrounded by a bouquet of white flowers, mixed with golden amber, lily of the valley, and a hint of cool woods, creating a sweet golden impression.
This was Charlotte’s quality: lively and warm, sincere and bright. Even after facing the world’s end, seeing the worst of human nature, and walking through the most broken ruins, she remained unchanged, always choosing to smile in the face of hardship and spread beauty.
But… how could Charlotte be here?
Could it be that the illusion of the Sea of Truth not only copied the powers of the Calamity God but also brought back the history of defeating the Old Testament?
Chu Yuanqing felt a bit confused; she vaguely remembered that it was Charlotte who took her away from the continent that was about to sink into the deep sea after they defeated the Old Testament.
But if it was just a simple return to history, Charlotte would never have been able to speak about the new world.
Charlotte gently caressed her cheek and murmured:
"Is it strange? Indeed, this illusion is different from the previous ones."
"Little Qing, you successfully recreated the miracle of defeating the Calamity God and met the conditions to pass through this illusion, and I am Charlotte, built from the history of the illusion and your memories."
"So, I know some things you have forgotten, as well as things that I shouldn’t know during this time."
The girl’s pink lips curled up in a playful smile; she blinked and said cheerfully:
"Although I don’t know why this happened, for now… let’s just treat this as a reward for victory."
"How about it? Having a beautiful girl like me as a prize must be the most luxurious choice, right? Little Qing should treasure it well."
Chu Yuanqing’s eyelashes were burnt to ashes, and her eyelids and face were charred and hard to see clearly. A mix of feelings flooded her heart, a strong bitterness surged within her soul, yet she smiled happily and whispered softly:
"Of course, this is the best gift I have ever received in my life."
"The illusion of the Sea of Truth is not completely useless."
"At least, I can still feel your warmth and smell."
Charlotte was a bit unwilling to accept this. She raised her fingers and counted as she added:
"But that’s not all! You can also enjoy my lap as a pillow, boldly hug me, kiss me, talk to me, share your troubles, complain about 17 years of hard work, the daily life of raising kids, and your recent feelings about becoming a beautiful girl chased by a group of lovely girls."
Chu Yuanqing felt struck by lightning; she was both embarrassed and guilty. She suddenly realized that this "Charlotte," created by the accident, had become her complete history of mischief, connecting almost all parts of her life, each sentence a blow and a knowing nod.
This meeting that crosses time and life has suddenly turned into a public execution scene of social death.
But for some reason, all the words that needed to be explained, expressed, or shared vanished in the strong and pure emotions in my heart, along with my feelings of guilt and shame, leaving only a simple and honest statement.
"Charlotte, I miss you so much."
Charlotte’s murmurs suddenly stopped, her brows furrowed slightly, then she immediately broke into a joyful and cute smile, responding with determination:
"Yes, I miss Little Qing too, very, very much."
After Chu Yuanqing said this, it was as if she had put down a heavy burden. She sighed in relief and softly said:
"I am afraid to see the new world version of you."
Charlotte puffed her cheeks and spoke directly:
"Is it because you are scared that after the world resets, there will be an age gap of over ten years between us? Do you think the me who lost my memory wouldn’t fall for an older man?"
The girl playfully pinched Chu Yuanqing’s cheek and said:
"Little Qing is so sly. She could have kissed other girls for that promise, but she broke her promise to come find me. It’s like she’s taking advantage of the fact that I might forget."
Chu Yuanqing knew she was in the wrong and didn’t say anything. She understood that Charlotte was just joking; the other person’s memories created a reflection, and even without answering, all the answers were very clear.
Those hidden motives that could not be expressed could only be understood by the person in front of her.
The differences in age, the curse of the Sea of Truth, the need to care for the lovely daughter at all times, and the unknown path after the world was restarted… there are many reasons not to see Charlotte, but the most important one is still that one reason.
That is — the new world Charlotte and the old-time Charlotte hold completely different meanings for her.
Chu Yuanqing’s body was gradually returning to its original form.
This is the world of hearts; as long as the will does not fade, no matter how serious the injury, it won’t be fatal. Her bones were rebuilding, her flesh returning, her skin regaining its integrity, and her snow-white hair and golden eyes all grew back.
Charlotte looked curiously at the changes in the person in her arms. Her eyes sparkled like phosphorescent stones, shining brighter and brighter. When the other person fully regained their original form, she couldn’t help but drop her restraint and started to touch and cuddle, exclaiming like she was petting a cat:
"So cute! Little Qing, how did you become so adorable!"
Chu Yuanqing’s clothes were all torn and dirty, looking quite unpresentable. She covered herself with her arm, her delicate and beautiful face blushing, her shining eyes glancing away as the other person leaned against her neck and collarbone, completely without resistance, feeling extremely embarrassed.
Charlotte definitely did not want to reveal her true self, except to her daughter. But how could she hide when the other person was like a mirage built from her own memories? Everything hidden was exposed.
"What a tiny waist! The proportions of your legs are great too!"
"Hey, how is your skin so nice? So fair and smooth, wait, you even have a little dimples?"
"Perfect hips! Wonderful hair, and your eye color is so beautiful!"
"Incredible! Little Qing has turned into such a pretty girl!"
Charlotte reluctantly used her hand to measure Chu Yuanqing’s body, her small hand resting on her lower belly, gently moving up from the soft waist. Her layered blue eyes, like shimmering stones, drooped slightly in disappointment as she sighed and said:
"Little Qing, you might just be the cutest girl in the world."
The Last Diva said softly:
"My chest isn’t as big as yours."
Chu Yuanqing was a little annoyed, but she gave up struggling with a sigh. She could lecture Miyuki, Liuli, and Qingxuan and act like an adult, but with Charlotte… she simply felt powerless.
Charlotte sensed the girl’s worries in her arms. Her eyes sparkled with kindness as she gently patted the girl’s head and said seriously:
"Alright, I know Little Qing doesn’t want to be like this either, but you really are very cute."
"Girls are treasures of the world, especially such a beautiful girl! And with Little Qing’s soul in this lovely body, it’s a perfect match for me. If you’re willing, you might easily win over the new world for me."
"But there are indeed downsides. If you use ‘Embers’ now, I would definitely feel even more reluctant and heartbroken than before."
Chu Yuanqing was not swayed by the sweet words meant for children. She sighed and said:
"Charlotte, you still like pretty girls just like before."
Charlotte said confidently:
"Like is like, and love is love."
The Last Diva smiled and whispered:
"I love Little Qing, and my favorite girl right now is also Little Qing. How about that? Isn’t it nice?"
Before Chu Yuanqing could answer, the sunset in the distance appeared twisted and broken, and the edge of the world began to spin and collapse. A loud rumble echoed in her ears, the sign that the illusion was starting to shatter.
In other words, this special reunion was about to come to an end.
Charlotte didn’t explain further; she softly said:
"Little Qing, the sunset is really beautiful."
"You didn’t see it last time, right? But the sunset you created with Levatin was truly lovely, a hope rising from a fallen civilization."
"Even if you can’t see it, it still exists, still shining for many people."
"If someone can remember our story, I think that moment must be touching."
As the words faded away, the evening glow at the horizon disappeared like a simple drawing erased, swallowed by the vast darkness, the remaining light slowly dimming, the world was about to face its darkest hour.
Chu Yuanqing was silent for a moment and softly said:
"No one will remember, but that’s okay."
Charlotte smiled, her face leaning closer to the other’s neck, slightly tilting her head, her deep blue eyes filled with a fascinating mist, her soft, petal-like lips moved, whispering:
"I’ve always wanted to try this feeling with a girl, but none of them are you. Just thinking about it feels strange, but now it feels just right."
The girl showed a sly smile and declared:
"There’s not much time left, come help me make my dream come true, Little Qing."
The sound faded away.
The Last Diva spoke no more, like the wisteria blooming in spring. Chu Yuanqing sensed the flower’s fragrance being crushed in a porcelain bowl, mixed with a bit of water and all the ingredients, transforming into rice cakes in the steamer, and eventually being carefully eaten, leaving a deep flavor lingering between her lips.
Chu Yuanqing couldn’t help but think that this was indeed a half-hearted excuse, much like how they had never spoken openly about their relationship, yet seemed to understand each other completely.
But… why did they never break through in the end? The hollow confusion echoed and quickly faded, leaving an emptiness in her heart, allowing naivety to respond.
Although the illusion could not activate the magic restoration mechanism, bringing no liberating debuff that let the soul bask in joy.
It was precisely for this reason that this moment felt so real; her attention wouldn’t drift away. It didn’t lose itself in the process, and she could clearly sense an unwavering love that remained unchanged despite the passage of time.
Time passed, and the richness of their connection seduced each other’s hearts, offering their souls amid the collapse of the world.
This process was both short and long, a thirty-second intertwining of breaths that created a tender touch of skin against skin.
Charlotte caught her breath, her enchanting face blushing with a delicate pink haze, looking extremely beautiful, her lake-like clear eyes blinking, as if revealing a subtle yet expectant smile, teasingly said:
"Little Qing, it seems you don’t know how to kiss girls at all. Should I continue to teach you step by step?"
Chu Yuanqing felt the last bit of his manhood wavering in the wind, and it was Charlotte, the one he least wanted to face, who was provoking him.
Chu Yuanqing got anxious and decided to show the other person who was in charge.
Charlotte’s eyes blinked playfully, revealing a slyness as if she had just pulled off a prank, yet hiding deep emotions beneath. It seemed like she saw through the gap created by the Sea of Truth, feeling sad about their separation, but it was too hard to express; the corners of her eyes turned up, tinged with sadness.
A long time passed.
When the world was about to fade away,
Charlotte tilted her head slightly, her eyes twinkling as she smiled, completely unaware of the earlier oddness. She radiated a beautiful warmth, as if from a fairy tale, enough to enchant everyone around. She touched her fingertip to Chu Yuanqing’s soft lips and meaningfully said:
"Little Qing, remember, when you kiss other girls in the future, don’t think of me."
Before Chu Yuanqing could reply, the illusion shattered brilliantly, and she regained her senses, feeling something strange.
When her focus returned and her vision became completely clear, the scene in front of her made her mind go blank.
The smell of fruit filled Tang Liuli’s nose, her delicate face turned a lovely pink, and the tear mole at the corner of her eye was hot and tempting, like a cute little animal sitting on her lap, snuggling in her arms.
The girl’s gem-like green eyes were filled with a dreamy look; her senses faded away, and she acted purely on instinct, like a cat wanting a can of food, completely unaware that its owner had stopped feeding it, continuing to cuddle and be adorable in their arms.
The sight of the green-eyed cat, looking as if it had been fed to the point of being dazed, shocked her, leaving her mind blank.
Suddenly, Charlotte’s mischievous smile flashed in her mind, as if revealing all the answers.
Chu Yuanqing immediately guessed the reason behind the earlier provocation, making her scalp tingle.
Oh no, while magic restoration can effectively ease the aftereffects of a curse gone wild, this must be a deliberate act of revenge because she didn’t go meet the new era Charlotte, right?
Tang Liuli had no idea what Chu Yuanqing was thinking; she only knew she had just caught her, pondering how to ask her out, feeling as if she were in a dream, when the dazed Chu Yuanqing hugged her tightly and playfully attacked her head.
This is simply…
So refreshing!!!
The green-eyed cat felt a brilliant golden light shining on her head—winwinwin—inside her heart, a huge firework exploded. She began to enjoy the joy of being attacked by Chu Yuanqing, while also deciding to unleash the expert kissing skills she had in her dream last night and fight back fiercely.
But in just three seconds, Tang Liuli was completely defeated, like a fallen general or a lost cat. With the magic recovery buff, she was sent back to heaven, immersed in a warm sea, feeling cozy and light all over.
She lost, and it was a total defeat.
The green-eyed cat felt her title of kissing expert was falling apart. How could she not even kiss Honey Qing, who had tricked her into kissing him? It was a little embarrassing!
But fortunately, Tang Liuli did not set her standards too high. She felt satisfied after kissing Chu Yuanqing for three seconds and thought she had already exceeded her goal for the day. Tomorrow, she was sure she could kiss for more than six seconds.
However, she never expected that Mother Qing would hold her head down for nearly five full minutes!
This made the green-eyed cat’s head turn into mush. Her nose instinctively began to adapt to breathing, and with her brain being deprived of oxygen, her body weakened, causing her to collapse into the other person’s arms, completely dazed.
Meanwhile, Tang Liuli’s [Cocoon of the Heart] was also being corrected and optimized, as if Chu Yuanqing was carefully pouring water, once again coming close to surpassing Little Sakura from last night.
Chu Yuanqing quickly stopped the long spell, ignoring some suspicious details. She gently touched the warm face of her green-eyed cat and looked into its eyes, which were still unfocused and filled with the fresh spirit of early spring, and said nervously, "Liuli, please wake up."
"Liuli, please wake up."
Tang Liuli could not hear anything; she had obviously fallen into a magical trance. The Chu Yuanqing in front of her looked like an enticing delicacy, and even a slight pause in the spell would make the joy fade away, leaving a sense of emptiness inside.
So, this usually shy green-eyed cat, in its confusion, showed great resilience and surprisingly performed well, becoming quite brave.
Chu Yuanqing pressed her lips together, speechless; she did not want to slip into despair and was increasingly troubled by the situation.
The most frightening part was that at this critical moment, the sound of a door opening echoed from the practice room, and footsteps were slowly approaching!
