Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 472 - 243 Departure

Chapter 472: Chapter 243 Departure

By six in the evening, everyone had returned to the base and sought their own rest, with some using the communication system that Dawn had kindly opened to catch up with friends. Dashuang learned that his sister Ershuang had decided to exit Hardcore Mode, and Ershuang encouraged Dashuang to find his footing in Shadow. Starlight and Sunlight engaged in a group call with Yellow Hair and Fire Dance that lasted 40 minutes.

After the call ended, Sunlight and Starlight had a talk in the parking lot. Straight after, Starlight approached Stone, "Uncle, I want to stay in Shadow and be a doctor."

Stone was initially taken aback. His thoughts were similar to Lin Wu at that moment, "Shadow is not mine; I can’t recruit so many people. Besides, I don’t want to disgust Lin Wu by bringing his ex-girlfriend and her husband here." Why should he bother taking in useless people who would just wear him down? He couldn’t see the sense in it.

Starlight said, "Uncle, Yellow Hair is only Fire Dance’s husband in name. What I mean is I am the only one who wants to stay. The three of them have decided to leave the Hardcore system."

Stone frowned and pondered for a long time, "Don’t make it sound so good now, only to turn around and sell yourself at the first sweet talk you hear. You’ll happily be deceived, but my Shadow will then have a gap to fill for a doctor."

Starlight replied, "We just got divorced, and he will leave tonight."

Stone was taken aback and asked, "How did your story develop to this point?"

After some thought, Starlight answered, "Choice, decision, expressing one’s will."

Stone nodded, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

Starlight added, "Things that will change will change; it’s better to change sooner than later. I believe that when we meet again on Earth, both of us will have found the answers." Without Shana, there’s still Shina. A virtual marriage barely started yet already challenged. How could one expect to grow old together in the next one hundred and fifty years? Starlight couldn’t accept inferior quality, especially not when it’s passed off as something better. Some things might be forced for a moment but not for a lifetime. It required him to follow his heart, to provide the final answer.

Seeing that Starlight had thought things through, Stone said, "Alright, I agree."

Starlight asked, "Aren’t you going to add something? Like what if you change your mind, how will you handle that?"

Stone replied, "This sacrifice is worthwhile." Subtext: You’re a capable person, and in the future on Earth, further cooperation might be possible. If this matter can prove whether you are a person of your word or not, then this price is worth it.

"Thank you."

Stone asked, "What about Sunlight?"

"He’s saying his goodbyes to everyone. I think he needs some time."

Stone said, "Including Shana."

Starlight nodded, "Yes."

Stone suggested, "If it pains you, you can go to the nuclear substation alone for a while."

Starlight replied, "Thank you."

Stone instructed, "Have Lin Wu take you there." There’s over ten meters of unsafe area between Shadow and the nuclear substation.

...

Sunlight said to everyone, "Thank you all for looking after me during this time. I’d also like to ask you to take care of Starlight, and if she does something wrong, please be patient with her."

Lin Wu asked in disbelief, "You can fly?"

Sunlight replied, "I’m committing suicide."

Little Knife, still puzzled, said, "But if you commit suicide, won’t you just come back?"

Sunlight replied, "I’ve already divorced Starlight."

"Wow..." There were gasps of surprise from everyone.

Sunlight quickly explained, "Starlight wants to stay in Hardcore Mode, and my sister and I have decided to leave. I divorced her to ensure her chances of survival."

Horse Soul said, "Then you don’t have to rush into suicide."

Lin Wu added, "Right, we also need supplies."

Sunlight said to Lin Wu, "Today, I don’t want to argue."

Lin Wu taunted, "Because you can’t beat me in an argument or a fight, hahaha."

Maya, unable to tolerate it any longer, knocked the back of Lin Wu’s head. Lin Wu turned around with an angry glare, only to see reproach in Maya’s eyes. Shrewd as a ghost, he immediately suspected that Sunlight’s divorce and decision to commit suicide must have deeper reasons. Perhaps upon seeing their old boss Stone again, they realized they still had deep feelings for each other? After discovering this, Starlight impulsively divorced, and Sunlight, feeling guilty towards Starlight, chose suicide as his penance.

Why Stone? The first reason is Stone didn’t show up. The second reason, if Sunlight told Starlight, "I’ve fallen in love with someone else," naturally, Starlight would be very angry. Now which situation would make Starlight angrier? Sunlight leaving her for Shana, or for Stone?

Of course, it’s all baseless speculation. When it comes to matters of the heart—volatile and illogical—Lin Wu knew he had no clue. Since guessing was futile, he might as well entertain himself with wild theories about Sunlight and Stone; at least that would cheer him up.

Sunlight made one last request, "Who will accompany me on my last journey?"

Lin Wu said, "That doesn’t sound good." He was itching to help.

Sunlight answered calmly, "It’s fine."

Lin Wu objected, "You’re our ally; you won’t be mistakenly hurt by allies in the safe zone."

Sunlight replied, "Take me outside the safe zone."

Lin Wu, finding it hard to agree, said, "Player PK starts with two bullets."

Little Knife reminded him from the side, "You could use a weapon." A couple of backstabs, and you’re done.

Lin Wu was enlightened, "Wait for me." He jogged to the storage room, quickly grabbed a rubber baton, and scurried back. He couldn’t turn down a brother’s request, but he also couldn’t bring himself to be cruel, so he would have to go gentle. Best case, he thought, would be to beat his brother badly enough that Death God would take him away—that way, his conscience might feel slightly better.

Feeling very down, Sunlight could only sigh at Lin Wu’s antics and turned to Maya, "Please, look after him for me."

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