Penacony.
Robin's statement directly detonated half the galaxy.
As a singer renowned throughout the universe, she is an idol loved by men, women, the old, and the young alike. It is no exaggeration to describe her fan base as covering half the galaxy.
Almost all social media platforms featured corresponding discussions:
Who exactly is the actor playing the unknown Galaxy Ranger in "Rise of the Black Flame Knight"?
This question directly dominated the trending searches on all leaderboards.
Aside from Robin, there were two other women in Penacony currently bickering over Leon.
"What's wrong, my dear Constance?"
Black Swan's words carried an uncontrollable delight. "Why aren't you acting cool anymore?"
"Weren't you supposed to be some Lord Ravager with heaven-defying mechanics?"
"I seem to recall hearing that after your ascension, you were going to ignite the galaxy. Why is there no movement at all now? Could it be that you've turned over a new leaf and decided to become a decent person?"
Black Swan, of course, knew that Constance had not turned over a new leaf.
That was absolutely impossible; the probability was lower than Black Swan herself becoming an 'Emanator' on the spot.
The reason there was no movement now was surely because someone had ended everything early on.
Constance was still standing here, and Black Swan still remembered her.
There was no sign of 'Remembrance' being erased.
This was the best proof of Constance's failure to ascend.
Black Swan didn't think Constance would voluntarily give up the opportunity for Coronation; before feeling bored, she wasn't the type of person to give up halfway.
In other words, the current result was what happened after the attempt at Coronation.
And the only person in Penacony right now who could go toe-to-toe with 'Ephemeral,' a Lord Ravager, was him.
To be honest,
Black Swan hadn't expected Leon to actually be able to resolve 'Ephemeral' after the ascension.
To directly crush this monster with transcendent mechanics.
She thought he was just talking; is this what they call 'walking the talk'?
After Constance's ascension, he personally shattered 'Ephemeral's' dream.
What terrifying stats.
Say no more, Leon is awesome!
"Oh my, I didn't expect my dear to care so much about me."
Constance was not annoyed by Black Swan's smugness; she merely smiled.
"What, just because I'm not an 'Emanator,' do you think you can ride on top of my head?"
Constance chuckled, tiny flames dancing in her eyes.
It looked like she was ready to exchange a few moves of 'Remembrance' arts with her.
"How could I, my dear?"
Black Swan shook her head. "I am happy from the bottom of my heart that you obtained this opportunity; I am simply confused as to why you gave it up."
Happy from the bottom of my heart.
Black Swan emphasized these words heavily, as if intentionally stressing them.
And she specifically used the phrasing that Constance gave it up herself, rather than the feigned ignorance of saying she was crushed by someone else.
Those little thoughtful touches between besties.
You're full of shit!
Hearing Black Swan's words, even with Constance's good temper, she couldn't hold it back for a moment.
She still remembered Black Swan's face back then.
*'Destruction is not a good thing; I think you should have a better destination.'
'It's still not too late to turn back now.'
It was like when a brother gets noticed by a big boss and is handed an employment contract, and you tell him it's fake, it's a scam, it's fraud, it's definitely a fire pit, don't go.
The brother doesn't listen and is just preparing to run towards a bright future, only to have his legs broken by hired thugs under the slogan of 'it's for your own good.'
This bastard Black Swan is no longer human!
Constance took a deep breath, putting away the thoughts surging in her heart.
After composing herself, she said:
"Of course, it's because I found something more interesting than becoming 'Ephemeral'."
Although there was a suspicion of saving face, this was the truth.
The birth of 'Ephemeral' had a prerequisite condition.
Constance's ascension was also built upon this prerequisite.
That is: No one knows. To complete the Coronation in absolute silence.
No one knows a new Lord Ravager has been born.
Using 'Remembrance' as the cornerstone to catalyze the existence of 'Ephemeral' in the world.
This meant that as long as there was still one person who remembered the existence of someone named Constance, even if it was just a shallow impression of the name...
The Coronation of 'Ephemeral' would also be obstructed.
What 'Nanook' wants is a weapon that can burn the 'Path' for Him.
The moment 'Remembrance' cannot be burned away, the qualification to become a Lord Ravager is lost.
If you want to be a mechanic-abusing monster, it is only natural that loopholes exist.
And Leon was the one who shattered everything she had. He allowed her plan to proceed because he had sufficient confidence in himself.
Constance also had confidence in herself; she didn't think she would lose.
Thus, the moment of crowning 'Ephemeral'...
The two began a secret confrontation.
Leon bet his honor of never having tasted defeat, and Constance bet her future.
The final outcome was the sudden encounter in the movie theater.
He sat in the chair, greeting her.
unaffected, still remembering her, remembering everything about her.
That moment,
The feeling of powerlessness, like an ordinary person waking up from a dream of becoming a superstar—Constance would find it hard to forget for the rest of her life.
For others, perhaps they should be annoyed, or even angry.
But she wasn't. She only felt she had found something more interesting than 'Ephemeral'.
Leon... this person has too many, too many secrets on him.
It makes one unable to resist wanting to explore them.
Constance thought, before she fully figured him out and was satisfied, she probably wouldn't feel empty again.
"Oh, my dear, are you joking?"
Black Swan chuckled. "Someone like you actually has feelings of admiration for others?"
Sigh, she had originally suggested using a honey trap, but Leon wasn't willing.
Didn't he end up doing it by accident anyway?
"Admiration?"
Constance shook her head. "No, you're wrong."
"I 'Hate' him. I am thinking about taking 'Revenge' on him at every moment."
She said this, but Black Swan didn't feel a shred of hatred in her words.
"You..."
However, Black Swan felt the aura on her body was indeed a bit incorrect.
"Switched to 'The Hunt'?"
No way bro, your speed of switching sides is too fast.*
"Do you think I'm lying to you?"
Regarding her shock, Constance smiled and let it pass.
Black Swan glanced at her in surprise. Was she telling the truth?
Does she truly hate Leon and want to take revenge on him?
After all, 'The Hunt' is the Path representing 'Revenge'.
The best evidence was right before her eyes.
"How long will it take to realize this 'Revenge'?"
Constance raised her lips. "Will it be a few Amber Eras, or a lifetime?"
"It doesn't matter. I have plenty of time."
There is a saying:
Hate is a person's longest "confession."
If I say I "love" you, you certainly won't believe it.
So Constance wants to hate him.
Before losing interest in him, she will "love" him with hate.
Until she gets bored.
Astral Express / Star Bow Train.
I Want To Crank It: [No face reveal? Is this actor a woman with no tits or pussy?]
Does Stepmom Count As A Femboy?: [Although I really want to ask how you dare assume a person's gender, but what you described is called a man, brother.]
I Have No Parents: [Current AI technology is so advanced, how come I don't remember starring in this drama?]
Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo, and Diao Chan are together: [Do you know why he didn't show his face? Because the director sought me out, saying this role had to be me. I didn't have time to go, so I refused. They had to settle for the next best thing.]
Actually, Leon didn't watch Robin's interview program at all.
What's so good about watching interviews? They are never as good as the comment section.
Interviews are all rehearsed lines or effects; they really aren't as interesting as netizens.
The people here are all talents, and they speak so pleasantly.
Your Male God: [I feel this male lead's acting skills are not beneath mine.]
Leon had always liked to 'smurf' among them, incidentally posting a few comments himself to get a sense of participation.
Longing To Become The Old Man: [Damn, why didn't you say so earlier.]
Boss: [Man, say something everyone doesn't know.]
Your Male God: [Hehe, it's fine to talk online, but in reality, who doesn't feel like they are the main character?]
No Budget No Model: [I am indeed the male lead, but his author is Furina, and my author is Yu Hua. What you said is correct, but "Galaxy Online" is a...]
Just as Leon was preparing to continue 'smurfing' in the comments, a communication suddenly came in.
No Man's Land, a desolate wilderness.
Genius Society #81.
A genius of life sciences, a master in the field of creation.
Ruan Mei, who held various titles and accolades, lived the life of a hermit here.
She was researching her chosen subject—
The essence of "Life."
In the research institute, where the spacious room was filled with various incubation pods and mechanical equipment.
"Hmm..."
Ruan Mei looked at the data in her hand.
"The out-of-control index of 'The Propagation' skyrocketed in an instant just now, nearly identical to the Swarms rioting within the galaxy today. Why?"
Confusion appeared between her brows; she felt puzzled by the sudden restlessness of the 'Swarm: True Sting' replica cultivated in the nutrient pod before her eyes.
"Hmm... has some major event happened in the galaxy again?"
Ruan Mei muttered to herself, seeming to think of something.
Aside from occasionally being invited by Herta to work on the Simulated Universe, she usually never asked about outside matters, burying herself in her own research.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have the title of a hermit.
First, her experiments were not suitable for the public; second, she felt socializing was somewhat useless.
Regardless of which one, both were considered troublesome to Ruan Mei.
"Is it related to 'The Propagation'...?"
If nothing had happened in the outside world, the larvae shouldn't be restless for no reason.
"Is it the Corporation?"
Ruan Mei pressed her index finger against her chin, lost in thought.
She didn't know why.
When encountering this kind of thing that was obviously a major event at a glance, the first candidate that emerged in her mind changed from the Corporation of the past to that Eighth Heavenly General.
'The Corporation did everything' became 'Leon did everything'.
There was no helping it; since this Heavenly General came into the world, he had never rested for even a moment.
He was either doing something big or on the way to do something big.
Punching the 'Destruction' Legion, kicking the 'Harmony' Family, high damage with the left leg, high damage with the right hand. Whether it was a Lord Ravager or The Great Septimus "Harmonious Choir," he fucked them all up.
Anyway, he just does big things. Big things.
"Herta should know. I'll ask her."
Ruan Mei pondered for a moment and made a choice.
Unlike herself, Herta was a genius who showed her face often and was quite famous.
What happened in the galaxy outside, and what big thing Leon did again.
Ruan Mei raised her hand and called up the system operation page.
Accompanying her movements, long chains in the shape of DNA genes appeared directly out of thin air before her eyes.
Ruan Mei brought up the communication function and, after confirming the person, dialed out.
The research institute fell into silence for a moment.
Before long, the selected target on the other end connected to the call she initiated.
"This is truly rare. You actually contacted me proactively."
A female voice carrying surprise came from the other end of the line.
"I have some things to ask you."
Ruan Mei gave a hum of affirmation, not reacting much.
"Oh? What is it? That could make you ask me proactively?"
Herta, who was handling some matters on the Space Station, was somewhat surprised.
"What is that Heavenly General doing recently?"
Ruan Mei cut straight to the point, skipping pleasantries.
"Hah?"
Herta suspected her ears had heard wrong.
"You called me specifically just to ask this?"
What is the meaning of this? Asking about Leon's whereabouts right off the bat, what the hell?
Not asking what her old friend was busy with recently, but asking about a man she had only met once?
"I advise you not to get any ideas about him."
Herta thought she still wanted to research Leon, so she kindly offered a reminder.
"Are you jealous?"
Ruan Mei calmly stated her anomaly.
"Ruan Mei, I never thought there would be a day I'd hear those words from your mouth."
On the Space Station's side, Herta, sitting on a chair in front of a pristine white round table, holding the handle of a coffee cup and sipping afternoon tea, simply smiled at this question.
"Mm, but you got one point wrong."
She leaned back against the chair, crossing her right leg over her left, speaking quite confidently.
"You say I like him? No, it should be said that he likes me, that's more like it."
Herta spoke with a smile in her voice.
"Can't be helped, who calls for my personal charm to be just that great."
Ruan Mei did not answer.
Although she knew she was bullshitting, she had a premonition that if she answered, it would go on endlessly.
"It's fine for me to say this sentence, but if you say it, it's more or less untenable, right?"
Sitting directly opposite her, 'Herta'—with long silver-white hair, and a transparent thin black veil replacing the witch hat to distinguish herself from the original—chuckled at her answer.
"It's fine to deceive yourself, but don't deceive yourself into believing it too."
Herta took a deep breath.
She glanced at her, choosing to pretend she didn't hear.
"He hates others calculating against him."
Herta ignored the other self. "Watch your limits; I just wanted to tell you this."
"I was just asking." Ruan Mei's tone was as usual.
"Ruan Mei, do I really look like someone who would specifically pay attention to his whereabouts?"
Herta didn't understand why Ruan Mei would specifically run over to ask her.
Did she really look like someone who would constantly monitor Leon?
She felt he wasn't, and in fact, she wasn't either.
"Why do you think so?"
"I am very busy; I don't have the mind to pay attention to someone running around everywhere."
Ruan Mei remained silent. She knew Herta would tell her.
"However, since you came to find me specifically, I can't let you return empty-handed."
Herta said so, lifting her eyes to look at her assistant.
"Asta."
She called out to the young girl at the side.
"Hmm?"
Asta cast a puzzled gaze over. "What is it, Madam Herta?"
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