Done.
“Mr. Luo Zhizhou, is this the house you live in?”
“That’s right. I usually don’t stay in the Magic Management Bureau Building; this is a rented place.”
The two ascended the stairs and entered his room together.
Luo Zhizhou actually didn’t want Bai Lingluo to follow him, but seeing her concern, he did not refuse.
Along the way, Bai Lingluo gently comforted the frustrated Luo Zhizhou. He felt embarrassed, thinking it was shameful for a grown man to be consoled by a girl.
But under Bai Lingluo’s soothing words, Luo Zhizhou gradually calmed down and regained his clarity.
Every time Bai Lingluo’s soft voice brushed past his ear, he couldn’t help but recall the late Bai Lingyi, which warmed his heart.
Sometimes, he thought it was heaven granting him another chance—perhaps Bai Lingluo was the incarnation of Bai Lingyi……
But that was too ironic.
“About your sister Luo Xi, I really didn’t expect she was your sister. She never told us she had a brother. Could you tell me about your relationship with her, Mr. Luo Zhizhou? Maybe I can help ease your burden.”
Luo Zhizhou pondered for a while, hesitating.
“If you don’t want to talk about it, I won’t ask further.”
“No, I will speak.”
Luo Zhizhou revealed his past with his sister.
“Ten years ago, I left my sister and joined the army. It was a helpless choice, just to allow my sister and father to survive.”
“But I never expected my sister to hold a grudge against me for so long—ten years… even now, she still hates me, hates me for valuing my life so lightly, hates me for going to the army to die, just like earlier, facing an unbeatable enemy head-on. That’s what my sister resents about me. Tell me—am I stupid?”
Luo Zhizhou smiled bitterly.
“No, you’re a lot like them.”
“Who?”
“Senior Porcelain Moon, and my sister Bai Lingyi.”
Bai Lingluo leaned close to Luo Zhizhou and whispered in his ear, “You two are very similar. Porcelain Moon is Zhonghe Province’s top S-Class Magical Girl. She always reminds me of Sister Bai Lingyi.”
“Their personalities are really alike, and they even look alike—like the same person… If I hadn’t seen them with my own eyes, I wouldn’t believe two people could look almost identical.”
“Maybe it’s just a coincidence………………”
“I don’t believe it’s a coincidence. Sister Bai Lingyi fought against invincible Extradimensional Beasts, insisting on protecting her home and me, even sacrificing herself… And Senior Porcelain Moon, as one of Hua Country’s original twelve S-Class Magical Girls, is the same.”
“I’ve read many battle reports about her—she always charges first and never fears danger. They both share the same character as you, Mr. Luo Zhizhou.”
“But I was forced to fight… I only wanted my sister to survive.”
“My sister also fought to protect me! Maybe Senior Porcelain Moon had her own hardships that made her choose to become a Magical Girl! In this world, many heroes are forced into their roles. Mr. Luo Zhizhou, please don’t doubt yourself!”
Bai Lingluo’s earnest gaze shook Luo Zhizhou’s confusion.
“Bai Lingluo, you’re right. I shouldn’t doubt myself. It’s just… my sister hates this side of me…………”
Bai Lingluo pinched his leg.
“If it were me, I’d hate you too. What ordinary unarmed person would challenge a Duke-Class Creature? You’re a reckless fool.”
“The only difference between you and Senior Porcelain Moon or Sister Bai Lingyi is that they’re smarter, capable of holding off Extradimensional Beasts, but you’re not. Your brain’s fried.”
“Maybe your sister hates that foolish part of you. Don’t do such stupid things again. Even if you have to sacrifice yourself, choose something meaningful, isn’t that right?”
Luo Zhizhou smiled bitterly again, this time a bit awkward.
“So, Mr. Luo Zhizhou, next time bring a proper weapon to fight!”
The two talked for a long time. Before Bai Lingluo left, she asked an important question.
“By the way, Mr. Luo Zhizhou, do you know Porcelain Moon?”
“No,” Luo Zhizhou answered immediately.
Bai Lingluo pinched his thigh even harder.
“Liar!”
“I’m not,” Luo Zhizhou answered in pain. This A-Class Magical Girl sure had strength.
“Hmph, Sister Bai Lingyi wouldn’t lie, and you’re just like her. I’ve already heard rumors about you at the Magic Control Bureau—that you know S-Class Magical Girl Porcelain Moon.”
“I investigated carefully. It’s true; Porcelain Moon once said she knows you! Can you tell me about you two, Mr. Luo Zhizhou?”
Bai Lingluo gave a sly smile. “I’ve actually wanted to ask you this for a long time.”
“Alright… I can’t hide it. I do know her.” Luo Zhizhou had to lie. The lie was getting bigger and bigger, and he felt it would be uncovered one day. But for now, he’d just deal with it.”
“He regretted saying that in the elevator…………….
“But I think Porcelain Moon wouldn’t want others to know about what happened between us, so even if you ask more, I can’t say.” Luo Zhizhou shrugged.
“Then I guess I’ll just have to ask Senior Porcelain Moon myself.”
“Do as you wish……”
“I still have a question.” Bai Lingluo asked, “Do you think Porcelain Moon and Bai Lingyi look alike? You know both of them, and you still remember Sister Bai Lingyi’s appearance, right?”
“If you hadn’t said it, I wouldn’t have noticed. They do look quite similar.”
“Mr. Luo Zhizhou, do you think they could be the same person? Porcelain Moon told me she once lost her memory. Maybe she just forgot about me.”
Luo Zhizhou saw Bai Lingluo’s pleading eyes; she wanted a satisfying answer.
He fell into thought again.
“Mr. Luo………..?”
“I’m afraid you won’t be happy with my answer. I need to think it through.”
“It’s okay, I can handle it.”
“Then I’m relieved. Bai Lingluo, I can’t give you a definite answer.” Luo Zhizhou emphasized.
“All I can say is— the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. It’s possible there are two identical people in this world. Porcelain Moon might not be Bai Lingyi.
I hope you don’t get stuck in this mire, sinking deeper and deeper, only to receive an unsatisfactory answer.”
“I understand, thank you.”
Bai Lingluo’s emotions remained steady. Perhaps she had long expected this response.
“Then it’s settled. Goodbye.”
Bai Lingluo waved goodbye and left.
Luo Zhizhou was alone once more.
“What a tiring day…”
After taking a shower and drying his hair, Luo Zhizhou lay on the bed, recalling the day’s events.
Yuying, Tianlang, Luo Xi, Bai Lingluo………………
These encounters intertwined, leaving Luo Zhizhou’s thoughts in chaos.
Tianlang’s words still lingered in his mind.
But he’d leave his worries for tomorrow. Luo Zhizhou was already tired; he wanted to fall asleep.
In his dream, he ran—running toward that familiar figure, longing to be protected by her……………