A heavy downpour had begun to fall on the castle plaza.Luke stood alone in the rain, gazing at the empty space, lost in deep thought.She didn’t understand why this was happening. She just stood there, letting the rain soak her clothes.
At that mont, a warm, small hand gently grasped her cold palm.It was Luna. Although Luna didn’t fully understand what was happening, she could sense that Luke was feeling guilty, and she wanted to be there for her.
Just then, Daniel’s figure appeared. He raised his hand and slowly placed it on the Luck Goddess Luke’s shoulder.Up until now, Daniel had not used his Ti Stream ability. Even now, he didn’t know what would happen next, and he wasn’t sure what to expect.
Perhaps it was the comfort from Daniel that caused Luke to slowly raise her head and look at him."Crossbridge," she asked, her voice full of uncertainty. "Do you think this is my fault? Or have I been wrong from the start?"
Upon hearing this, Daniel surprisingly remained silent.Of course, his silence only lasted a mont, and soon he spoke again."In this world, there is never an absolute right or wrong.""I think you just made the choice you felt was right at the ti."
After offering these comforting words, Daniel was about to activate Ti Stream.After all, since coming to the castle, he had been tempted to use Ti Stream several tis.But Daniel had noticed sothing crucial: if he used Ti Stream, Kartora would undoubtedly sense it.She was a demigod with control over the ti domain, and Daniel had no confidence that he could hide it from her.
Therefore, Daniel had decided that unless the situation was extraordinary, he wouldn’t use Ti Stream again.He had truly hoped to be a passive observer in the castle, after all.With fate already in motion, Daniel knew there was little he could change.If he couldn’t alter things, then perhaps it was best to simply watch, without intervening.
However, at that mont, Daniel felt an overwhelming urge to use Ti Stream.
anwhile, Luke, hearing Daniel’s words, smiled brightly.But Daniel knew that this smile was forced, a façade, and it only made the situation even more heartbreaking.
At that mont, Luke began to speak slowly."Crossbridge, you know... I’ve never believed in luck.""Because I always knew that everything I’ve gained has a price set by fate.""Although things might seem unfortunate now, perhaps the future will bring a change.""If I were given the choice again, I would still choose to rescue Aurelia. If I had ignored her, she would have died."
After saying all this, a pale, exhausted expression crossed Luke’s face.She tried to raise her arm but found herself too weak. In the end, she leaned her head onto Daniel’s shoulder."Crossbridge... can you do a favor?"
Daniel froze for a mont but then dismissed his plans to use Ti Stream.Before he could ask, Luke continued."Crossbridge, I need you to take care of Luna from now on.""You might not know this, but I’m a very lazy person. I just want to be with everyone, enjoying peaceful, happy tis every day.""And, since I’m naturally blessed with good fortune, even though I have no desire to beco stronger, my power has been steadily increasing.""But you might not know this—I think that too much luck can actually be a misfortune."
At these words, Daniel couldn’t help but twitch his mouth.Lucky, yet calling it a misfortune? Was Luke suffering from depression?
But Luke continued to explain, as if in a trance."You might not understand the feeling of fate being already decided. What I’ve always wanted most in my life is to be able to control my own fate.""I, Luke, am going to actively start changing my fate. For you all, luck is like honey, but for , it’s a poison.""From here on, I’ll try to master my fate. I’ll try to reach the Fake God level as quickly as I can."
"Crossbridge, I think it’s ti for to leave now. I might be gone for a long ti. Goodbye."
With those words, a portal appeared behind Luke.Without hesitation, she stepped through the portal, vanishing before Daniel or anyone could say anything.
Daniel stood frozen for a mont, his face showing a hint of surprise.He had originally intended to use Ti Stream, but now it seed unnecessary.
Returning to his room, Daniel resud his routine. But he quickly realized sothing: Kartora had not left her room at all since that day.
Over the Next Few Days
Kartora remained holed up in her room, working relentlessly.She was engaging all her ntal faculties to create a truly monuntal design.Though Kartora now looked extrely fatigued, with bloodshot eyes, she didn’t rest.She appeared to be consud by an obsessive drive.
Holding a quill, she was scribbling frantically on a stack of blank sheets, muttering to herself."The ti domain... full of mysteries and wonders...""Perhaps I can still change it all... I just need to change ti.""Co on, Kartora, you can do this.""Whether in the past or the future..."
At this mont, Daniel, using his Psychic Perception, could clearly see the design Kartora was working on.He had to admit, Kartora was a genius. While she wasn’t as obsessed and single-minded as Faer, she certainly had imnse creativity.And... Kartora was attempting to create a way to return to the past!
To achieve this goal, Kartora was using her ti-domain abilities 24/7.Her power was essentially a cheat: she could directly adjust the flow of ti.Currently, she was consuming an entire week’s worth of ti in the span of just one day.Yet, despite this, she still felt as if ti was running out.
Kartora had completely imrsed herself in her own world. No matter who called for her, there was no response.Even when Luna ca to bring her a pastry, there was no answer at the door.
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