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Chapter 612 Preparing to Go Back

"Absolutely not! We will never be apart in this life! Besides, I will never allow you to leave me first!"

After saying that, Melos gritted his teeth and made a firm promise to Lin Xiyue.

These words are less a promise to Lin Xiyue and more a reflection of his resolute stance towards his own heart.

"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say, we won't break up."

Lin Xiyue was quite startled by Mo Luo's actions, but her body reacted faster than her brain—she instinctively reached out and hugged him tightly, gently stroking his back while constantly responding to him.

The moment Meros felt Lin Xiyue's warm embrace, he froze as if he had been electrocuted.

After a long while, he seemed to finally come to his senses and gradually relaxed his tense muscles.

"Um... please don't say things like that again. I... I just can't bear the thought of you disappearing from my life anymore..."

After his emotions had calmed down a bit, Meros murmured to himself in a slightly hoarse voice, his words still revealing a trace of lingering fear.

Hearing this, Lin Xiyue's heart tightened.

Has he not yet emerged from the shadows of the past?

"Okay, okay, I know, I'll never say things like that again. But... is your behavior related to what happened before? Were you very sad back then?"

So Lin Xiyue gently comforted her.

"Well... it was last time, you just vanished from my sight without any warning. I was completely helpless at the time and could only watch you leave."

And then, for a period of time afterward, I guarded the remaining fragments of your soul and body, patiently waiting for your return—a wait that lasted for over a decade...

This time felt incredibly long, so long that I began to doubt whether all the beautiful memories we shared were just a fleeting, unreal dream.

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's words, Moros remained silent for a moment. Then, he slowly raised his head, buried his face in Lin Xiyue's slender neck, and continued to whisper his words.

When Lin Xiyue heard what Moros said, the moments when he had protected her with unease and hesitation flashed through her mind, as well as the scene when he disappeared into thin air without warning.

"Mmm, it's all my fault. Let's never be apart again, okay? Don't worry, no matter what happens, I'll always be by your side~"

A wave of guilt washed over her, and she quickly responded.

As she spoke, Lin Xiyue hugged Molos tightly, comforting him with her actions.

However, just as the two were comforting each other, a sudden and deliberately deliberately coughing sound rang out—

[Cough cough cough—]

The sudden sound was like a thunderclap ripped through the sky, startling Lin Xiyue so much that she trembled all over and almost without thinking tried to break free from the embrace of Moros.

However, Meros did not loosen his grip on her; instead, he held her tightly as if trying to meld her into his body.

Then, he slowly raised his head, his gaze as cold and sharp as ice, and stared directly at the system in front of him.

That was the system's voice just now.

Faced with the cold and ruthless gaze that Meros cast at it, the system couldn't help but feel a little taken aback and flustered.

It had originally planned to take the opportunity to tease Lin Xiyue, but when it met Moros's cold and piercing gaze, it was instantly terrified.

It clearly sensed that at this moment, Meros was like a volcano about to erupt, and only a single spark was needed to trigger earth-shattering consequences.

[Ahem... Well, I've already made my choice, and I've also decided on the host's mind! So, shall we set off?]

Under such terrifying pressure, the system was completely unable to resist and could only speak tremblingly.

"Okay, once you've chosen everything, honey, take another look. Is there anything else you'd like to add? If so, you can tell me now."

Let's check the system's selections again. If there are no problems, then we can prepare to head home.

After hearing the system say this, Meros finally slowly shifted his gaze away from it and lowered his head to ask Lin Xiyue beside him in a low voice.

At this moment, Lin Xiyue had just broken free from Molos's embrace. She first tidied her slightly messy hair, then blushed but did not respond to Molos.

However, although she didn't say a word, her hands never stopped moving – she was silently checking off the small items she had previously chosen.

After marking all the items she had previously chosen, Lin Xiyue shyly tapped the screen again to confirm and submit the operation.

"I've...I've made my choice. (????)"

Lin Xiyue's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, like a mosquito's buzz.

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly took Melos's large hand and, like an ostrich, buried her head and strode quickly toward the warehouse door.

"Okay, now that you've made your choices, let's set off. Don't worry, Xiaoqi will remember to carry all the selected items onto the shuttle."

Seeing this, Meros shook his head helplessly, then gently instructed Lin Xiyue.

"Xiao Qi, put all the things on the shuttle later."

After explaining these things, he turned back to Xiao Qi, who was still being held tightly by the system, and gave her instructions.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will obey your command."

After Xiaoqi responded respectfully, she vanished without a trace.

It must be busy right now meticulously preparing Lin Xiyue and the various items previously selected by the system, following the instructions.

However, at this moment, the system stared blankly at its empty palm, its face full of astonishment and confusion.

[Huh?! Huh?! Wait a minute, this... how could they just leave like that?]

It could hardly believe what it was seeing and couldn't help but scream in surprise.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Moros had already led Lin Xiyue to the door, and they were about to board the vehicle and head to the shuttle.

"Alright, stop yelling. Judging from your appearance, the reason you were able to appear and touch things is probably thanks to this skin."

Just then, Meros suddenly remembered something and asked the system a question.

[Ah...yes, yes.]

Upon hearing Meros's words, the system immediately shrank into a ball like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, falling silent and responding in a barely audible whisper.

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