"Hey! So, Ability Users from novels really exist in this world?!"
"Mm."
"Then Acheron, are you an Ability User too?! What's your ability? It wouldn't be something like a Sword Immortal or a Blade Master, would it? I mean, I never saw this sword at your waist before."
"I am not an Ability User. As for this sword... you can consider it proof of my past existence."
"Huh? Oh... ahem, hey! That... right, is this the so-called mystic realm you mentioned?"
"I'm not sure about that either. After all, I know very little about such matters."
"Really? Then Acheron, do you know exactly which forest we are in now?"
"For now, the only thing certain is that we have arrived in another world."
"Huh?! Really?!"
After a series of exchanges, Song Qianqian suddenly felt uncertain whether she should continue speaking. It felt like every question she asked, Acheron could easily refresh her understanding, yet the other party could still maintain that unchanging expression. This was a bit hard for an ordinary university student like Song Qianqian to accept.
'Oh my, seems I can't laugh at Mu Yao for being childish anymore. The 'internet' really is too authoritative... Maybe I should go back and find a couple of novels to read too?'
At this moment, Song Qianqian's mind suddenly turned, and she raised another question.
"Hey, Acheron, how did you know we are in another world? After all, according to what you said earlier, this place might just be some hidden, unknown forest on Blue Star, and those strange Extraterritorial Creatures might have been brought here by the mystic realm."
The situation Song Qianqian described was indeed a possibility. And the most important part was that only through this scenario would they have a chance to return home. Hearing this, Acheron nodded slightly, acknowledging her guess. However, next, Acheron took out her own phone and explained truthfully.
"I once traveled alone among the stars. This is a product of [the IPC], allowing communication within a certain galactic range. But now, I can no longer contact my parents on Blue Star."
With things put this way, no further explanation was needed. However, the shock on Song Qianqian's face not only didn't fade but grew even stronger. She opened her mouth but found she couldn't utter a single suitable word—that feeling had already surpassed the scope of language.
'Traveled alone among the stars'? Oh my god, could Acheron actually be an alien?!'
'What is happening with this world! Has national diplomacy already developed beyond the universe without us noticing?'
Just as Song Qianqian's expression froze, her mouth hung open, and waves of disbelief churned within her... Meanwhile, Jiang Qingning, who had been silent the whole way, maintained an indifferent expression throughout, as if she didn't care about any of this. Song Qianqian naturally assumed that the other party was either the same kind as Acheron or an Ability User, so she was already fully aware of everything Acheron said.
And half of the facts were indeed as she thought. But the other half... Jiang Qingning: (°Д°;)
Regarding the mystic realm theory, as Acheron said, many scientists had indeed proposed such conjectures. But now it had been casually proven by the purple-haired woman before them. Even more, it revealed the information that Acheron came from beyond the universe.
'No wonder Acheron said she's not an Ability User. If what she says is true, it's highly likely not false. After all, she probably wouldn't make up such an excuse to deceive that girl. But compared to the mystic realm point, there's a more urgent problem now.'
After brief contact, Jiang Qingning discovered that Acheron seemed to have completely forgotten her. Now, hearing the other party drop such a bombshell, Jiang Qingning already felt sweat running down her back.
'Oh my god! We weren't close to begin with, and now she's forgotten me... Would Acheron silence me because of this...'
Thinking of this, Jiang Qingning's body began to tremble slightly. Song Qianqian, who had been dazed for a while, gradually realized this point. She believed Acheron's words one hundred percent, as she had never seen Acheron tell a cold joke. She wasn't worried that Acheron would silence her to keep her mouth shut. Because if Acheron really intended to take action, she wouldn't have told her in the first place.
And Song Qianqian's view of Acheron, apart from the initial shock, hadn't changed at all.
'Even if Acheron is an alien, she's the most beautiful, kindest alien!'
Thinking this, Song Qianqian's heart immediately lightened considerably, and her original worries gradually melted away. 'If I told Mu Yao, that girl would probably get excited and try to cozy up to me.'
After relaxing her mind a little, Song Qianqian's expression immediately turned serious. She looked at Acheron uneasily and asked softly.
"Acheron, by telling me this... um, your identity, won't it cause you trouble?"
Although Song Qianqian didn't know much about Ability Users, the existence of aliens, or 'Otherworlders,' no matter how you thought about it, seemed quite secretive. She was worried that after Acheron laid her cards on the table with her, it might affect the latter in the future.
Acheron obviously saw through Song Qianqian's thoughts. She reached out and gently comforted her.
"It's fine. This isn't a secret that needs to be deliberately hidden, so little Qian, you don't need to worry."
Hearing this, although Song Qianqian was still worried in her heart, she temporarily chose to believe. And she secretly swore to herself that she would take this secret to her grave. Fortunately, for now, only she knew about this...
Song Qianqian: (๑òᆺó๑) *Looks at Jiang Qingning*
Jiang Qingning ⊙▽⊙: It's over. I'm cooked.
Song Qianqian suddenly felt that her momentary kindness was a serious mistake. She couldn't help but think darkly in her heart: was it too late to silence her now? It's not like this is Blue Star; no one would find out.
Jiang Qingning (●—●): 'Your thoughts are written all over your face.'
In the end, Song Qianqian couldn't help but sigh inwardly. What's done is done. Even with a thousand reluctances, it's like spilled water that cannot be gathered back up. Moreover, that sort of thing was still a bit hard for Song Qianqian to accept in her heart. For now, she could only widen her eyes and glare at the other party with a warning gaze.
Jiang Qingning: (┯_┯)b
Jiang Qingning, who had been traveling with them, naturally heard their conversation too. The sense of urgency hanging high in her heart finally relaxed. She gently patted her chest, let out a long sigh, and finally understood what 'trouble comes from the mouth' meant. She had been like an outsider the whole time, doing nothing, yet her emotions had been on a terrifying rollercoaster ride throughout...
Song Qianqian slowed her pace, took several deep breaths, and tried hard to calm her emotions. She planned to ask one last question and then quietly be a freeloader.
'The world of Ability Users is still too far away from me. Curiosity killed the cat. I'd better have some self-awareness.'
"Then Acheron, why didn't you tell me before? I'm, after all, your only best friend in this world. That's too distant of you!"
This was the only thing that upset Song Qianqian. As Acheron said, there was nothing to hide, so why not tell her earlier? Did she look like a big mouth?
Regarding this, Acheron didn't hide anything and answered seriously.
"You never asked."
Song Qianqian: ⊙▽⊙