nownovels Chapter 97 Why is there a ruler too?
Chapter 97 Why is there a ruler too?
Lu Li's face immediately scrunched up like a bitter gourd.
"I want to sleep, I don't want coffee..."
This is not an excuse.
First, he was trained by Walter and Danheng for a whole day, and then he had to outwit and outmaneuver Toppa and Sandgold.
Tormented by both physical and mental strain, he now felt like a rag that had been wrung out completely.
If he were to drink Himeko's "energizing coffee" at this point...
He didn't even dare to think about what tomorrow would bring.
They might just ascend to heaven on the spot and not need to close their eyes for three days and three nights.
"No, you have to drink it!"
But in March 7's eyes, Lu Li's hesitant manner clearly showed that he hadn't resolved his inner conflict and still had something on his mind.
It's a salted fish anyway, and it's too lazy to even turn over normally.
If I get depressed from all these worries, what will become of me?
"Star, lend a hand!" March 7th gave the order.
"receive!"
Xing immediately grabbed Lu Li's arm from the other side.
Lu Li: "..."
"Set off!"
Lu Li was thus "escorted" out of the room by the two men, one on each side.
We arrived at the observation carriage.
Himeko and Welt were already sitting on the sofa.
Dan Heng also unusually did not return to his room, but stood to the side.
The three men seemed completely unsurprised to see him being carried in, as if they had been waiting for him there on purpose.
"You're here?"
Himeko saw Lu Li and waved with a smile.
"Sister Himeko, Mr. Walter." Lu Li greeted them somewhat awkwardly, breaking free from the grip of the two "kidnappers."
"Sit down," Walter said, gesturing to the sofa opposite him.
Lu Li sat down.
He thought it would be another "interrogation".
But what happened next was completely different from what he had expected.
"Lu Li".
Himeko spoke first, her voice as gentle as ever.
"We know you must be feeling a lot of confusion and anxiety right now."
"But as we've said before, no matter what happens in the future, the Star Train will always be on your side."
Walter adjusted his glasses and replied, "Don't worry about the company; Himeko and I will handle them."
"Although they act domineeringly, they are not unreasonable lunatics. As long as we are still around, they won't dare to do anything to you."
"You and March 7th should just follow your own pace and complete your pioneering journey step by step."
"As long as the train is running, they won't be able to touch you."
Dan Heng did not speak.
But he also silently walked to Lu Li's side and patted him on the shoulder.
The meaning is self-evident.
Looking at the people in front of him, Lu Li suddenly felt a lump in his throat.
He has been in this world for three years.
For the first two years, I drifted around aimlessly, and after getting on the train, I got used to keeping everything to myself.
He used to think that no one needed to know and no one would care.
but now……
It turns out that having a "home" is such a heartwarming thing.
So this is what it feels like to be trusted and protected without reservation.
"I..." Lu Li opened his mouth, wanting to say something to express his gratitude.
But I felt a lump in my throat and couldn't say a word.
"Alright, alright, stop with the sentimental stuff." March 7th was the first to lose his temper and interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
"Hurry up! Sister Himeko, get Lu Li a cup of your best 'Forget-Worries Coffee,' it'll make sure all his troubles disappear after he drinks it!"
"it is good."
Himeko smiled, got up, and walked towards the bar.
Soon, a cup of coffee with exquisite latte art and a wonderful aroma was placed in front of Lu Li.
"Try it," Himeko said with a smile. "I put in less sugar for you today."
Lu Li: "..."
Thank you, but is the key point about this coffee whether or not it has sugar in it?
Looking at the "heart-shaped coffee," Lu Li suddenly stopped moving.
However, seeing the expectant looks in everyone's eyes, he finally gritted his teeth, picked up the cup, and took a small sip.
Yes, it's the same familiar formula.
But I don't know why.
This cup of coffee today... seems to have an extra hint of sweetness that I can't quite describe.
……
After talking with everyone and returning to his room, Lu Li's frustration finally dissipated considerably.
Also.
Although those troubles still exist, at least he is not facing them alone now.
Suddenly I realized how silly I was to be just standing there lost in thought...
Yes, I knew it.
For a qualified salted fish, the right path is to avoid self-anxiety and internal conflict.
Lu Li lay on the bed and let out a long sigh.
Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of the box that Xing had brought earlier.
Specialty gifts...
I was in a bad mood earlier and didn't have time to look at it, but I can take a look now.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Li got up and went to the box to rummage through it.
Deep-fried worms, moss biscuits, Earthfire brand healing medicine... how come nothing that's eaten is also a healing remedy?
Did they feel both injured and hungry?
Lu Li was speechless.
I flipped through it again.
Ok?
Why is there a ruler too?
Lu Li took out a long, narrow object wrapped in black cloth from the bottom of the box.
Untying the cloth strip revealed a ruler that was entirely black and had a straight shape... uh, no, that's not right.
A long sword?
It is called a long knife because although it is not sharpened, its shape is similar to an elongated ruler.
But the curvature of the handle, the weight distribution of the blade, the overall length proportions... all these clearly tell Lu Li that this is a weapon.
"Is this the family heirloom that Uncle Oleg gave us?"
Lu Li remembered that it had been mentioned before March 7th.
It seems to be a gift from the old miner Oleg, a naturally formed treasure made from an unknown rare mineral found in the Rift.
It is said that because the material is so hard, it cannot be processed and has been preserved intact.
Looking at the black knife in his hand, Lu Li was somewhat suspicious.
Could this be... some kind of strange object?