Apocalypse Circular-Chapter 465 - 464 Resurrection

"At critical moments, it just comes naturally?"

This explanation just felt so wrong to Noah!

Regarding Mute Girl Yang’s situation, Noah really didn’t want to ask any more. Asking too much would only lessen the trust between them and increase the distance. He might have his reservations, but he didn’t want to lose her. Asking too much could mean losing everything. If one day Mute Girl Yang could explain everything on her own, he would feel more at ease.

Seeing Noah silent, Mute Girl Yang seemed to sense something. She carefully lowered her head.

"Aren’t you going to ask me anymore?"

"There’s nothing more to ask."

"Are you angry again?"

"Again? What do you mean, ’again’? I haven’t been angry at all."

Although Noah said this, the expression on his face told a different story. However, Mute Girl Yang, having experienced an argument before, quickly knew what to do.

"Restart."

"Huh?" Noah didn’t understand what Mute Girl Yang meant.

Restart? A computer? Or is she saying...

"The restart you’re talking about, does it refer to this place?"

"Not this place. That’s just a concept, and it’s much bigger than this place. I don’t really know how to describe it. This kind of thing just suddenly appeared in my mind."

Is that so!

After hearing Mute Girl Yang’s explanation, Noah undeniably felt much better. Never mind whether he understood the explanation; at least he felt a lot better. Because her explaining voluntarily was entirely different from him having to ask.

"It seems things here are quite complex, and this world is already on the verge of breaking apart. What should we do now?"

At some point, the once decisive and powerful Noah had started to seek Mute Girl Yang’s opinion. This was a subtle change he hadn’t noticed himself. Or perhaps he had noticed, but by this point, he didn’t care anymore.

"Let’s try to find Lu Luo first. Once we find him, we’ll have a chance to get out."

"Lu Luo? He’s not dead?"

"Lu Luo is a very clever guy. He utilized the Fusioner and the properties of the Doomsday Disc World. As long as he has sufficient Life Energy, he won’t perish here. So, no matter where else you might fight, don’t fight Lu Luo here. This is his home turf. Here, he’s invincible."

"Is that so..."

Watching Mute Girl Yang speak so confidently, Noah felt an indescribable emotion. It was like a little lamb once under his control had suddenly transformed into his superior. Even if he could accept and come to terms with this feeling, he couldn’t adapt to it right away.

"Why do you know so much?"

"Um, because all these things are just in my head!" Mute Girl Yang pointed to her head and then stuck her tongue out at Noah.

Her playful expression was still very cute; at least, Noah thought so.

"Alright, then where should we go now to find Lu Luo?"

"That way. To the edge of this world."

Mute Girl Yang pointed to a location. After Noah confirmed the direction, they set off together.

Throughout the process, Noah didn’t try to sense Mute Girl Yang’s strength again. Because at this point, he could no longer perceive it.

Forget it, I’ll just take it one step at a time.

「...」

At the border of the Disc World, unknown particles floated in the air. Red energy was distinctly out of place amidst the surrounding black particles.

Then, one of the red particles suddenly twisted and rapidly began to absorb the nearby black mist particles. These Sequence particles quickly disintegrated under pressure, turning into ordinary energy for the red particle to absorb.

Thus, the red particle grew stronger, absorbing more energy and more red particles, gradually developing.

After a long time, it became a drop of blood!

Lu Luo’s blood.

When this drop of blood solidified, an extremely thin tentacle suddenly extended from it. The tentacle pierced through this world’s barrier and began frantically drawing energy from the outside.

However, this process seemed to terrify the free-floating black particles. They rushed to cluster around the blood droplet’s tentacle, surrounding the breach in the barrier. They pressed against each other, preferring to be crushed rather than let Lu Luo’s blood absorb more external energy.

But Lu Luo’s blood seemed to lack consciousness. It just needed energy—sufficient energy. Whether it was external or internal energy, it didn’t care at all.

As the energy was absorbed, the blood gradually expanded, and Lu Luo’s body slowly regenerated. The energy consumption for this process was immense, hundreds or even thousands of times greater than Lu Luo’s own total energy. Moreover, the process was slow, and the specific reason was unclear.

While Lu Luo was undergoing this blood-fueled rebirth, Noah and Mute Girl Yang had already located him.

"He’s there!"

Noah’s first instinct was to attack, but Mute Girl Yang, beside him, stopped him.

"Don’t, Noah. If something happens to him, neither of us will be able to leave."

At this moment, Mute Girl Yang was clear-headed, her eyes lucid, and her actions methodical. But Noah still felt uncomfortable. It wasn’t because Mute Girl Yang had prevented him from attacking Lu Luo, but because... the way she had just stopped him was so casual.

An Eighth Order’s strength! Even if my physical constitution isn’t particularly formidable, her effortless display still deeply wounded my pride.

She was so casual, and I’m actually feeling upset about it? Is this what humans call male chauvinism? How ridiculous.

Noah mocked himself and then chose not to dwell on the issue.

He followed Mute Girl Yang to stand before Lu Luo.

The two waited quietly for Lu Luo’s rebirth. Because the process was so prolonged, Noah even felt a bit bored.

"How long will it take for him to recover?"

"I don’t know. It should still take a long time, I suppose."

After observing Lu Luo for a moment, Mute Girl Yang shifted her attention entirely to Noah.

Noah, feeling Mute Girl Yang’s gaze, asked curiously, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with me?"

"There’s nothing wrong with you. I’m the one who’s not right. I’m sorry, Noah. Many things have happened very quickly, and you might not be able to accept them. Give me some time, and I’ll adjust as soon as possible."

Noah hadn’t expected Mute Girl Yang to offer an explanation and comfort at this moment, which considerably improved his mood.

"It’s okay. Many things happen that are beyond our control. Just stick to your original intentions."

Noah said some insincere words. Although he had been feeling quite uneasy, Mute Girl Yang had already made a friendly gesture, so he definitely couldn’t say much more. Especially at a time like this, I need to display a man’s proper demeanor.

Hmm! The air of a bootlicker.

"Then, Noah, what are your original intentions?"

Unconsciously, the distance between Mute Girl Yang and Noah had lessened slightly. The atmosphere gradually became more charged. Back in the wooden cabin, they had been constantly intimate. Their bodies had long since merged; only their souls had not become one. After the incident, the distance between them seemed to have grown without them noticing. Noah disliked this feeling. Now that Mute Girl Yang was signaling a desire to get closer, he naturally had to respond—and passionately.

Noah suddenly embraced Mute Girl Yang.

"Are you still the you from before?"

"I always have been. I am your wife."

Hearing Mute Girl Yang say this, Noah actually felt a sense of relief, a sense of rebirth.

"Once we get out, we’ll get married."

"Okay."

Have they always been this bold? Don’t they know I’m conscious already? Lu Luo mused.

[Uh, who knows about that.]

Lu Luo felt somewhat helpless. His body hadn’t fully regenerated, but his main consciousness had completely awakened. Now, he just needed to quietly wait for his body to recover.

Frustrated, Lu Luo could only stay put, waiting for his own revival and also for the end of the couple’s amorous display.

A long time passed. In this world, devoid of any concept of time, even Lu Luo felt it drag on.

At last, Noah and Mute Girl Yang finished, and Lu Luo’s body also gradually recovered.

He suddenly opened his eyes, staring at Noah, who had just finished dressing. Lu Luo remained silent, just watching him.

Noah naturally felt Lu Luo’s gaze. "What are you looking at me for?"

"My purpose in bringing you here was to kill you. Why else do you think I’d be looking at you?" Lu Luo’s tone was unyielding.

However, Noah wasn’t about to be cowed. After Lu Luo spoke, Noah’s temper instantly flared. "If you want to continue fighting, I’m more than happy to oblige!"

Just as the two were about to clash, Mute Girl Yang finally stood up and stepped between them. The flush had not yet faded from her face, and beneath her innocent appearance lay a hint of allure.

Lu Luo looked at this woman. She seemed unfamiliar, yet clearly not ordinary.

Her energy is strange...

[This woman’s energy...] the Observer began.

"I know, no need to say more," Lu Luo interjected, watching her warily, unsure for a moment what her purpose in being here was. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The awkward silence stretched on.

Noah was still fuming. And how did Lu Luo know the exact timing of their... activities? Had he seen everything? Didn’t that mean he’d seen them completely exposed? Who could tolerate that!

"Never mind that, Noah," Mute Girl Yang said, her own expression somewhat strained; she too had clearly felt the sting of Lu Luo’s unpleasant character. "We need to discuss important matters now."

"Mr. Lu Luo, we finally meet."

Lu Luo looked at Mute Girl Yang, tilting his head back slightly and speaking as if looking down on her, "Heh. The old ’golden cicada shedding its shell’ trick. You play your games quite well."

Mute Girl Yang did not respond, just quietly watched him. Only when Lu Luo lowered his head to meet her gaze as an equal did she speak again, "There is no subordinate relationship between us, so I hope, Mr. Lu Luo, that you will treat me with respect."

Mute Girl Yang indeed looked very serious now. Lu Luo found it hard to reconcile the image of her frenzied passion with Noah just moments ago with any part of her current demeanor.

"What are you doing?" Lu Luo still couldn’t understand Mute Girl Yang’s actions.

She spent so much time and effort; what exactly is her goal?

"You said it yourself: ’the golden cicada shedding its shell.’"

"Why?"

"Too many people were watching me, and their intentions weren’t good. Mr. Lu Luo, you’ve felt their malice, haven’t you? I don’t want to continue this pointless conflict, this tedious life. I want to live life on my own terms. So, I broke free. They haven’t noticed. Isn’t that good?"

Lu Luo stared at Mute Girl Yang, roughly understanding who the "they" she referred to were.

"A very meticulous plan. Congratulations, you succeeded."

"And congratulations to you too, Mr. Lu Luo. They probably still think you’re under their control. Grow well; your potential is limitless."

Mute Girl Yang extended her hand to Lu Luo. After a moment’s hesitation, he also grasped her fingers.

Ignoring Noah, who was fuming and glaring from the side, Lu Luo pondered for a while before asking, "What is their purpose?"

"Restart."

Restart? Lu Luo mused. That word could mean many things.

"So, how should we get out of here now?"

"Are you joking, Mr. Lu Luo? You are the master here. Whether we can leave or not is up to you. Why ask me?"

Lu Luo nodded. He looked past Noah and Mute Girl Yang, gazing towards the almost entirely shattered Disc World.

These things might not have belonged to me before. But now, they truly should be mine!

Lu Luo suddenly stretched out his right hand, clenching it into a fist.

At the same time, the shattered ground beneath them began to float up again, merging under Lu Luo’s guidance. The fragmented landmasses reconverged, and the Doomsday Disc was slowly pieced back together.

After all the fragments of the Doomsday Disc had reunited, a purple mark appeared on the back of Lu Luo’s hand: a miniature Doomsday Disc.

When he clenched his fist again, the Doomsday Disc on his hand also seemed to contract. The original stone slate ground reverted to that state between the illusory and the real, until the Doomsday Disc itself returned to its normal size.

"Congratulations," Mute Girl Yang said solemnly to Lu Luo.

"You’re too kind," Lu Luo replied, nodding to her.