"So, this 'Luofu' Xianzhou is on an alien planet?"
Aponia's red lips parted slightly as she spoke softly.
Elysia and Tingyun were somewhat similar; both were naturally sophisticated and silver-tongued. Whenever they spoke, people couldn't help but want to listen to a few more words.
Aponia was different.
She wasn't flashy or loud; she just spoke quietly, and it could calm a restless heart.
It was like being in a windless valley, listening to the low murmur of a stream, watching the clouds roll and unfold.
It was incredibly peaceful.
"Yes, far beyond the Milky Way."
Ryuga took a sip of coffee and nodded.
Kalpas was stunned for a moment, his brow furrowing slightly.
Alien? His home seemed to be on an alien planet too, in a very distant place.
"..."
Glancing at Kalpas, Ryuga felt a bit amused.
This guy hated Eden. Whether he saw her or heard the music from her banquets, it disgusted him.
If it weren't for Eden being somewhat special in the Golden Courtyard, he wouldn't even allow her to exist in the same space as him.
And right now, he happened to be sitting in the seat furthest from Eden.
Kalpas's knuckles had already healed. His self-healing ability far surpassed that of ordinary people; he could recover on his own without treatment.
"Are we going to an alien planet?"
Aponia murmured in a low voice, starlight flickering slightly in her calm eyes.
Her fingertips elegantly brushed the rim of the coffee cup; she was, after all, a bit hesitant.
This wasn't just changing a city or a country; it was a cross-planetary move, going to live on an alien planet.
She might never be able to return in this lifetime.
It made her both long for it and feel apprehensive.
"The Xianzhou is quite similar to Shenzhou. The architectural style, the rites, and the music systems are all inherited from ancient styles. I wonder if you, Sister, have any understanding of them."
"Besides, there are 'Synesthesia Beacons' out there. You just need a single injection to understand what others are saying, so there's no need to worry about communication barriers."
Ryuga said slowly.
Well, the 'Luofu' Xianzhou had now become a nursery.
Ryuga sent all sorts of people there.
No choice.
Jarilo-VI was frozen year-round, resources were extremely scarce, and it was filled with Fragmentum and monsters; survival was difficult.
Penacony, though as prosperous as a dream, was ultimately a place where money was king. Without money, you couldn't survive.
Amphoreus was in the future.
Only the 'Luofu' was relatively peaceful and stable.
Coincidentally, he would take Skirk with him when he went to the 'Luofu' Xianzhou.
At that time, he would ask Jing Yuan if there was any of Baiheng's blood left.
Although the hope was slim, he had to try.
But the key was to send Skirk to the Xianzhou for training.
With his current level of strength, it was enough to pull Baiheng back at the moment she and Shuhu perished together.
Moreover, dealing with the Lord Ravagers wouldn't be a problem.
What he truly feared was the high probability of facing a 'visit' from a group of Lord Ravagers after victory, which would be a bit troublesome.
So, he still had to play it safe.
"In that case, it would save some trouble."
Aponia's beautiful eyes lit up, and she let out a sigh of relief.
With the communication problem solved, the biggest trouble was gone.
The outside world actually had such a wondrous thing as a 'Synesthesia Beacon'; it was truly amazing.
"Let me give you some basic common sense about the outside world. Well, let's start with the Aeons."
Ryuga said seriously.
"Aeons?"
Everyone was puzzled.
Subsequently, Ryuga popularized for everyone what Aeons, Paths, and Pathstriders were, as well as the division of major forces in the universe.
Then, he focused on describing the magnificent epic story of the Xianzhou cruising the sea of stars for eight thousand years.
Everyone listened intently, completely stunned.
Eden's eyes widened, glimpsing the vastness of the universe for the first time, her heart pounding.
She knew Ryuga came from another star, but she never thought that the starry sky was so magnificent and inviting.
Pardo silently took a sip of coffee, her eyes flickering.
(Holy crap, the new boss is so powerful!)
The worldview had suddenly expanded so much that the Grand Cat was a bit unaccustomed to it.
One moment, she was struggling to find a stable home.
The next moment, she was going to make a living in the universe?
So cool!!
Even Kalpas was uncharacteristically silent.
On the other hand, Aponia still looked serene.
She gently put down her coffee cup, her peaceful and clear eyes staring at Ryuga, full of curiosity.
"Aeons? Paths?"
"Then, Mr. Ryuga, which Path do you walk upon?"
"Me?" Ryuga chuckled. "Initially it was 'Destruction,' and now, I've added 'Beauty' and 'Order.' There will be more in the future."
This was the "Lunar Guardian Nasus" template activated on Earth. If it were outside, the Qlipoth would definitely take a look.
Guarding the celestial realm and crusading against darkness—there was no reason for the Amber Lord not to take a look.
"Huh? You? Beauty?"
Elysia blinked, incredulous.
Destruction superimposed with Beauty?
This combination was too bizarre. Paying attention to aesthetics while destroying?
And 'Order,' what was that?
Establishing a new order after destruction?
Uh, that seemed to make sense.
"Am I not beautiful?"
Ryuga winked playfully at Elysia.
"In front of a pure, flower-like beautiful girl, it's better if you don't mention the word 'beauty'."
Elysia snorted, turned her head away, and a proud smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
But in her heart, she was somewhat enlightened.
No wonder when she saw Ryuga again this time, she always felt he was a bit more dazzling than before.
So, it was the Path of 'Beauty'?
"Giggle~, Mr. Ryuga is indeed very beautiful."
Eden was very supportive.
"So, is your healing ability derived from 'Beauty'?"
A light of seeking knowledge flashed in Aponia's eyes.
"No." Ryuga shook his head, his eyes narrowing, and his voice suddenly turned low. "It's 'Destruction'."
"Huh?"
Aponia was momentarily stunned.
"Hasn't Sister heard a saying: 'Destruction is rebirth'?"
Ryuga gazed at her.
In an instant, Aponia's eyes shook; these words buzzed in her ears like an ancient echo.
It was as if light had pierced through the mist, illuminating her heart.
"I see. Breaking before establishing, life after death. Within destruction, there also lies the deepest healing. 'Paths' are indeed very interesting."
Aponia smiled.
"Then, Sister, are you willing to join my family?"
Ryuga suddenly stood up and reached out his hand to the divinely full beauty, as solemn as a vow.
"And you should also understand that even if I heal them, they will still die."
"When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact."
"Perhaps they will still die from the Honkai, or perhaps they will perish in gang wars, or gradually fade away in endless suffering."
"Instead of being trapped in this world, why not go to mine?"
"..."
Aponia was silent.
After a moment, she raised her eyes and calmly scanned Elysia and Eden, then closed her eyes and let out a soft sigh.
Elysia, that girl as brilliant as flying flowers.
Eden, the superstar radiating light.
Even they were willing to become the bonds and partners of the man before her; what reason did she have to be reserved?
She was just a nun, in plain clothes, praying for a lifetime.
In this apocalyptic torrent, who could truly remain untainted?
As she spoke, she clasped her hands together, as if in silent prayer, or perhaps listening to the echo of her own heart's desire.
A moment later, a soft sigh drifted from her warm and inviting red lips, gentle yet firm.
"Okay."
She slowly opened her eyes, which were as pure and soft as snow, stood up, and reached out her fair hand to shake Ryuga's.
"From now on, I will be in Mr. Ryuga's care."
...
"Kalpas, come with me. I promise you an endless battle, how about it?"
Elysia had been chasing Kalpas, tilting her small head and staring at that silent, iron-like figure, asking repeatedly.
"Tempting, but not that great."
Kalpas's footsteps didn't stop; he was still as concise as ever.
Ryuga hadn't invited him; he was considering looking for a 'third home.'
"Hey, hey, why don't you stare at my face for a bit longer? Maybe you'll recognize me."
Elysia suddenly circled in front of Kalpas, her fingertip playfully pointing at her face.
It radiated a soft glow.
Very exquisite, very flawless.
"..."
"Familiar, but I can't remember."
Kalpas's footsteps finally paused as he stared at Elysia.
Memories were like shadows in the mist; she was indeed somewhat familiar.
"I've been to the last village you were in, that place with very heavy feudal thinking. I saw you hanging from a pillar."
"I tried to persuade the village chief, but they wouldn't listen. Before I could even finish speaking, I was driven away by the enraged villagers with stones."
Elysia's smile suddenly faded, replaced by deep sorrow.
"Sigh!"
A soft sigh drifted away with the wind.
As she spoke, she looked up, a stubborn smile reappearing in her eyes.
"Hey, hey, I spoke up for you, so just agree and join my squad, 'The MOTHs,' how about it?"
Elysia giggled.
Besides Hua, she had also recruited Kevin.
Previously, she had invited Dystopia and Kosma. As for Eden, she had to see how Ryuga would arrange things.
If he didn't take her away, she would also be invited to the squad.
Kalpas looked at her for a long time.
In his memory, when he was being hung up, he did see a pink-haired girl.
"So it was you. Okay."
...
"Children, quick, line up."
Aponia directed gently.
The children of the sanitarium formed a crooked line, each carrying a bulging small backpack.
Inside were their most cherished things: yellowed picture books, buttons, dolls with a missing eye, and so on.
Because Ryuga had cured their Honkai sickness, they had an almost devout trust in him.
Even when he took out a strange mural of a house, pasted it on the wall, and then opened a door from the mural.
The children just widened their eyes, lined up obediently, and walked in one by one.
Ryuga had many "Wallpaper Houses."
One was private, open only to his wife Elysia and the others.
One was public, often used to entertain visitors.
The rest were used for giving away or dealing with other situations, like now.
Each "Wallpaper House" was filled with fun things and good food, and there were plenty of rooms.
Elysia and Eden went in first to maintain order.
"What are you doing?"
Pardo was about to step through the door when she was pulled back by Ryuga.
Then, she was pressed under the divine statue, and she saw Ryuga take out a camera and start taking pictures of her—click, click, click.
"Here, from now on, you can take pictures whenever you want, however you want."
Ryuga smiled and handed her the camera and the photos he had taken.
In order to get a photo of herself, Pardo had specifically stared at surveillance cameras, and then The Sundown Alley had a wanted poster for her.
That was also her only childhood photo. Of course, she hadn't been wanted yet.
Staring at the camera and photos in her hand, Pardo's eyes suddenly turned hot, and her nose felt sour.
Then she suddenly looked up, swung her small fist, and gave Ryuga a punch.
"I like you the most!"
After saying that, she trotted into the Wallpaper House.
"If you like me, why did you hit me?"
Ryuga didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Maybe she's shy?"
Aponia smiled gently.
The children had all gone in, and the sanitarium fell silent, leaving only the two of them.
Ryuga slowly put away the "Wallpaper House," turned around, and approached Aponia step by step.
"..."
As if sensing something, Aponia's originally lowered hands suddenly rose, folded over her heart in a prayer position.
She took a step back; behind her was the merciful divine statue of the sanitarium.
The sunlight fell diagonally from behind her, outlining her tall and full figure, looking like a standing holy statue.
"Mr... Mr. Ryuga?"
"Call me husband."
"Huh?"
Aponia's gaze flickered, and she suddenly discovered that there were many lines on Ryuga's head, but they were all very short, only an inch long before they could no longer be seen.
They were the shortest threads she had ever seen.
She only saw one, connected to her.
What was going on?
(Is it a lover?)
Ryuga gave a wicked smile, circled behind her, and gently pulled Aponia into his arms.
One hand brushed over the Sister's well-defined jawline.
The other hand held that slender waist.
Warm breath blew against Aponia's neck, smelling the divine fragrance emanating from her hair.
"Aponia, do you know?"
"The moment I first saw the divinity on you, I wanted to tear it to pieces and watch it fall into the filth of the mortal world."
Ryuga's arms gradually tightened.
Those amazing curves, combined with the solemnity of her nun identity, formed an enticing contrast.
"Honestly, Miss Aponia is clearly a nun, yet she was born like this... it makes one want to commit a crime."
"Do you like this body?"
"Of course."
"But I am a nun. Defiling a member of the clergy means going to hell. Mr. Ryuga, aren't you afraid?"
"Do you believe in him?"
"Naturally."
"Then has he descended to save this world broken by the Honkai?"
"..."
"Your 'God' has no authority over me."
"Are you... in a relationship with Miss Elysia and Miss Eden?"
"Elysia is; Eden is still thinking about it." "Won't Miss Elysia be angry?"
"She was the one who set me up with Eden."
"..."
Aponia took a deep breath; she couldn't understand why that flawless Miss Elysia would facilitate such a thing.
"I said that Miss Aponia must belong completely to me, including this body and this heart."
Ryuga held her; Aponia's waist was very thin, very soft, and felt very good.
"Is that so?"
"Of course. Besides, I have already fulfilled my promise. Now, it's time for you, Sister, to fulfill yours."
As he spoke, Ryuga narrowed his eyes and blew a breath of hot air on her exquisite earlobe.
"Please, don't be lewd."
"Please, not in front of God."
Aponia felt her body getting hotter and hotter; it was about to betray God and turn to the devil.
"That won't do."
Ryuga chuckled and bit Aponia's earlobe.
In front of the divine statue, it felt so much more meaningful.
"I am a nun, a member of the clergy. God will punish you, Mr. Ryuga!"
Aponia was helpless; she knew she couldn't escape this ordeal, and she was powerless to resist.
"But right now, I am the one punishing you, my dear Sister."
Ryuga smiled, turned Aponia's body around, lowered his head, and bit down hard.
The doors were closed, the windows sealed, and the entire church was isolated.
Aponia's breathing became rapid.
Her reason, her line of defense, was completely burned away by the devil.
...
Outside the window, the hazy moonlight poured through the gauze, passing over the merciful divine statue and gently covering the two of them, draping a holy cloak over this fall.
Aponia's jade-like skin glowed under the bright moonlight, like a sculpture of the Goddess of Beauty, every curve breathtakingly beautiful.
The curve of her shoulders and neck, the tapering of her waist, the extension of her leg lines—every part was the most proud masterpiece of the Goddess of Beauty.
Praise be.
You ask what attracted him to Aponia?
He would answer without hesitation: it was that body that made one want to commit a crime.
But what truly made him sink?
He would say it was her gentleness.
That kind of gentleness that, like a mother, embraced everything and could heal all the scars in the world.
With such a divine body, Ryuga just wanted her to fall.
Just like that black-and-white nun's habit, where holiness and temptation coexisted.
Under the moonlight, the special shadows on the face of the divine statue were outlined; those lowered eyes carried compassion, yet remained as silent as death.
To be continued…
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