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In the First Sequence World, Ren Xiaosu asked, "Break down the barrier?"
"You are indeed very lucky. Fate brought our paths together, and I happen to have a sharp blade—sharp enough to cut through the veil of beautiful dreams and sever the mark of [homophobia] on you in one stroke..."
Even Huang Quan was slightly surprised by the luck surrounding the gold dust.
Take my brother away from the world, Shi Miao: "Oh~ no wonder Sha Jin looks much better, it turns out the 'curse' is gone."
In the Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, the robin says, "..."
Honkai Impact 3rd Railway World, Silver Wolf: "Pfft~ I'm dying of laughter, this is the worst time Tong Xie has ever been mocked!"
"You are cunning too, deliberately setting us on opposite sides, constantly repeating [the messenger's] words in front of others, leaving me with no choice but to draw my sword."
"That's why you were able to win. Luck and strategy are both indispensable."
"In your scheme, the company is always the winner, even if you ultimately lose... For the family, the life of an envoy is priceless enough."
Hearing Huang Quan's praise, Sha Jin chuckled lightly, his expression relaxed.
"A high-stakes gamble, wasn't it? But allow me to point out one mistake: the company wasn't guaranteed to win, and on one crucial matter, I truly had no backup plan."
"Detonate a star core... I can't do it. [Aventurine] is too shattered; it can't even protect me as I escape unscathed from the stage."
"If you don't pull out that knife by the end... then I've lost everything."
Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, Star: "You still want a backup plan!"
Quickly take my brother away from the world, Shi Miao: "Huh? I just found out! While enduring the torment of 'Harmony,' Sand Gold shattered 'Sand Goldstone,' which was more important than life itself, and dragged its exhausted body, it finally managed to get a Commander-level character to act according to its plan?!"
In the world of Fox Spirit Matchmaker, Bai Yuechu says, "Say no more! I kneel before you, sir!"
In the world of Super God Academy, Ge Xiaolun said, "Wow, now that you mention it, I feel that if Sand Goldstone were intact, Sand Goldstone could break free of the 'curse' on itself, and maybe it could even go toe-to-toe with Huang Quan in the end!"
Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, Sand Gold: "...Friend, this is unnecessary."
"Discussion [if] is pointless. You've won; you've earned yourself a ticket to that deep sea."
"And whether you can return from the abyss after that... that's another high-stakes gamble for you."
After a moment of silence, Huang Quan asked slowly.
"...Didn't you ever hesitate?"
"Hesitation...of course. But I can only trust in my good luck."
"Because I have nothing else."
Sand Gold was still smiling, but his tone carried a hint of melancholy.
In the first sequence world, Yan Liuyuan said, "What a sad answer... nothing but good luck..."
In the world of Genshin Impact, Bennett says, "Hmm~ I wish I could go on an adventure with Mr. Sandstone. Maybe it would improve my situation."
Chapter 201 The value of Latio's work is still rising!
"...Wake up from this 'dream' and go where you belong. Your gamble...is not over yet."
Huang Quan spoke calmly, then turned to leave.
【“…”】
"...Before we part, could you answer one question for me? As someone who walks that path, could you tell me..."
Sand Gold sighed softly, and, unusually candidly, asked the question that had been weighing on his mind.
His gaze was cold, as if he were recalling many tragedies; his tone was indifferent.
Why are we born into this world only to die?
"I don't think so. Neither do you."
[Huang Quan replied.]
"But [nothingness] does indeed envelop you and me... and everyone else."
Sand Gold closed his eyes listlessly.
"And that's precisely why it's meaningless."
Huang Quan shook his head.
"But it's still there."
Upon hearing this, Sand Gold turned to look at the enormous black hole floating on the sea. It was one of IX's countless incarnations, standing there as if it would never change...
"If the dice of fate are always weighed down with lead, then that is our destined fate, and... why should we resist it?"
Sand Gold lowered its head, as if in thought, or perhaps lost in thought...
In the Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, Su Chang said, "Ugh~ What are they saying? Ah, my head is so itchy!"
In the Collapsed Starry Sky Railway World, Qingque said: "If everything is predetermined, does that mean choices are meaningless? No! Choice is meaning itself."
Super Beast Armed World, Hades: "Death is not the opposite of life, but exists as part of life until we reach the final end."
So what if I'm reincarnated as a spider? In this world, Spider Child says, "Gold Dust looks so lost..."
Your Majesty, have mercy on the world. Lü Xiaoyu: "So, did Sand Gold's journey, filled with life-or-death struggles, stem from his own will, or was he constrained by his family's 'entrustment'?"
In the world of Zhenhun Street, Huangfu Longdou said, "If the path you walk on is not your own choice, then no one knows where the end will be."
"...My answer may not resolve your confusion, because it has accompanied you all the way and has long been a part of your life."
Huang Quan moved lightly to Sand Gold's side, standing shoulder to shoulder with him, his tone calm, as if offering comfort.
"But you said, [sleep is a rehearsal for death], so why does life sleep? Because we are not yet ready to face death."
"So you can understand why we 'want' to be prepared."
"Even if the ending is already predetermined, it doesn't matter. There are too many things that people cannot change."
"But before that, on the road to the end, there are still many things one can do."
"And the ending will therefore take on a completely different meaning."
Finally, Huang Quan and Sha Jin locked eyes. Seeing the thoughtful expression on Sha Jin's face, Huang Quan understood: the other had found the answer he longed for.
"Look at your pockets, your friend already gave you the answer."
【"……Good luck."】
As he finished speaking, Huang Quan's figure gradually disappeared into the vast black sea.
In the world of To Love-Ru, Risa Momioka exclaims, "Wow~ What a lovely story of a kind older sister guiding a confused younger brother!"
Eros Chocolate World, Metata: "Want to try it?!"
Cupid's Chocolate World, Jiang Haoyi: "I advise you not to go too far!"
In the world of Hundred Demon Records, Tao Yao says, "Hey, Sand Gold looks cute even when he's confused~"
[Watching the other person leave, Sand Gold took out the small bottle Ladio had given him from his pocket; inside was only a note.]
[[Doctor's orders]]
The impossible thing in a dream is not death, but a deep sleep.
[Survive. Good luck.]
In the world of Under One Person, Zhang Chulan exclaims: "Holy crap! Awesome! I didn't expect there to be such a master!"
In the world of 100,000 Cold Jokes, an anonymous author said: "We can see that Latio's value is still rising!"
In the world of To Love-Ru, Risa Momioka: "Huh~ What a tsundere personality! She keeps calling me an idiot, but her body is still honest and she's coming over here."
In the world of Cupid's Chocolates, Metata exclaims: "They're a perfect match! I'm really rooting for them! Let's lock them in now!"
"Your Majesty, have mercy on this world!" Lu Xiaoyu exclaimed. "Oh dear, although he's impatient and harsh, it doesn't diminish his gentleness towards the gold dust at all, hehehe~"
Your Majesty, spare the world! Lü Shu: "?"
In the world of Detective Conan, Detective Conan says, "Ladio probably knew far less information outside the Grand Theatre than the gold dust. He can deduce the truth based on that alone? Damn it! I'm still far behind!"
In the world of Detective Conan, Ran Mouri says, "Conan is still just a kid. Don't be too impatient. When he grows up, he'll definitely become a great detective who's no less than Shinichi!"
In the world of "The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System," Shen Qingqiu says, "Hey! Pay attention to the details. This passage uses three periods, which means Ladio added something twice!"
In the world of "The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System," Luo Binghe says, "Hmm, Master is really 'meticulous.'"
【"……snort."】
Sand Gold's lips curled into a faint smile, and the bitterness in his heart seemed to lessen.
The world of Collapse Star Railway.
Sand Gold glanced at Ladio out of the corner of his eye, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He still has this solace, and that's enough, isn't it?
"...Then I should go too."
His eyes regained their sparkle, and just as Sand Gold was about to leave, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him again.
[Sakin looked up and saw the raggedly dressed Kakawasha slowly walking towards him, stopping in front of him.]
【"gentlemen……"】
"Are you leaving? In the end, you've chosen... to leave this dream?"
Kakawasha gazed at the gold dust with a hint of reluctance.
In the world of The King's Avatar, Chen Guo asked, "Huh? Wasn't Tong Xie's 'curse' already lifted? Why is Kakawasha still here?"
In the world of Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-, Subaru Natsuki says, "Perhaps, what the other person represents at this moment is more of a reflection of Sakino's true past, those sad memories."
[Sajin looked at Kakawasha with a pained expression, seemingly reluctant to tell him this cruel truth.]
But running away wouldn't solve the problem. His gaze, relaxed yet tinged with lingering affection, ultimately acknowledged what the other person had said.
"...Yes, because they're not here...Dad, Mom, Sister..."
Sand Gold gently shook his head, gazing into the distance, his eyes filled with longing and yearning, as if the person he cherished was right there.
His voice carried a gentle tone, but also a hint of weariness he didn't want to hide.
In the world of Fox Spirit Matchmaker, Tu Shan Susu says, "Mr. Sand Gold is completely relaxed, but... I feel so sad..."
Chapter 202 Goodbye, Kakawasha... Gold Dust, End of Film Viewing
"Where are they?"
[Kakavasha asked timidly.]
"They're in a place everyone goes to, a very, very far place."
[Sajin gazed at the distant black hole, and Kakawasha followed suit, though he didn't quite understand Sajin's meaning, and simply looked at Sajin and asked.]
"Are you going there too?"
In the world of Super Beast Armed, Feng Yao says, "Perhaps we were born to face death, but we will not be cowardly. We will face death and live until the very end!"
"I will get there someday."
"But not now."
Sand Gold looked at the little boy again with a wistful expression. At that moment, he felt as if the whole world had become clear.
"There will come a day when the rain falls again, and I will hear the call of my mother goddess, and know that the appointed time has come for me to reunite with my family."
"So before that moment arrives... I should be prepared."
[Sajin placed his hand on his chest again, speaking sincerely and frankly.]
In the world of Super Beast Armed, Tianyu says: "Death is the final destination we will all reach, but before that, we have the right to choose how we get there."
"What are you preparing?"
[Kakavasha asked.]
"Prepare to face them, Kakavasha, and be their pride (of their blessed son)."
Sand Gold answered gently; this was the first time he had called the other person by name, and it felt as if he had embraced his former self again.
In the world of Zhenhun Street, Xia Ling said, "At this moment, I think the gold dust will forever remain in my heart."