The End of the World: Chaos

Yang Yifang was sitting in a secret room underground. The walls were all made of vibranium. If it weren't for the bright candlelight, one would doubt its real existence. He was thinking about something. At this moment, the door opened lightly, and Ruth walked in slowly. Her eyebrows were serious, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Yang Yi," Ruth coughed, her tone revealing a sense of nervousness, "If you feel something, you must stop, and don't be stubborn."

Seeing her solemn expression, Yang Yi felt warm in his heart, so he stood up and walked to Ruth, comforting her: "It's okay, Ruth. I know my limits, and I will never take on such a heavy burden unless I have to. You and I have been through the storm together, is it just empty talk?"

Ruth let go of her worries and sighed. Although she knew Yang Yi was confident, she still had some concerns in her heart. "Then how can I know if you really have any feelings? This matter is of great importance. If something unexpected happens, it may be difficult to control."

Yang Yi patted Ruth's shoulder and said firmly: "I have my own way of distinguishing. If there is any disturbance, I will not hide it from you. All I want is peace and quiet for a day or two, but if there is any change, I will know it first."

Ruth calmed down and looked through the metal wall, as if she wanted to see the outside world. She hesitated for a moment and then said, "What do you want? Is there really something taboo tonight?"

Yang Yi frowned slightly, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He was unwilling to say more, but said: "This is a matter of chance, so I can't speak lightly."

Seeing Yang Yi's evasiveness, Ruth felt sad, but she stopped asking and asked, "Do you know how well-protected this secret room is? Even with thousands of troops, it would be difficult to break through, but this cannot stop the doubts in my heart."

"I understand." Yang Yi nodded, his tone showing a hint of determination. "So I prepared this place, not to fear external enemies, but to prevent myself from unexpected events. If we want to plan for the long term, we must have a solid foundation."

Ruth's eyes sparkled brightly as she nodded in approval. "But I want you to be careful in everything. If there is anything unusual, tell me immediately. Although you and I are here, we should share this burden."

Seeing her sincere words, Yang Yi smiled and said, "I will keep it in mind. You can take a rest. I will continue to observe. If there is anything wrong, I will tell you first."

As he said this, Yang Yi returned to his work table, with several ancient files piled up beside him, which seemed to be the remnants of his past life, or perhaps contained a mystery. Seeing him so focused, Ruth couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Since they met in the past, Yang Yi has always been so persistent. She stepped back slightly, intending not to disturb him, but it was difficult to take her eyes off him.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, with only the candlelight flickering and the subtle sounds from the outside world. Suddenly, there seemed to be slight vibrations in the underground space, and Yang Yi noticed it keenly, his eyes slightly fixed, and he stood there in concentration.

"Do you feel it?" Ruth broke the silence, her voice a little nervous.

"I feel it." Yang Yi replied, his face slightly changed, staring at the ground, as if trying to catch that subtle feeling. "It seems that things are not as I thought."

Ruth became nervous again, thinking to herself: "Should we evacuate immediately? If there is really danger... No, I can't let you face it alone."

"Don't worry," Yang Yi reached out and gently held Ruth's hand, his eyes firm, "I need you here. If I have any problems, I need your help. We advance and retreat together."

Ruth nodded. Although she was nervous, she did not dare to object, fearing that she would disturb Yang Yi's thoughts. The two of them were together here, but the situation outside seemed to have changed suddenly. The candlelight in the secret room flickered, reflecting each other's expressions.

"Have you ever heard of the secret method in ancient legends?" Yang Yi suddenly asked after being silent just now.

Ruth was stunned for a moment, then answered, "I have heard of it, but I don't know the details. Why do you ask?"

Yang Yi did not answer, but stood up gently, walked around the bookshelf, took down a long-forgotten book, opened a page, and looked at it with a sharp gaze. "This book records some kind of taboo method. If it is not handled properly, the consequences will be disastrous."

Ruth was shocked, her eyes fixed, this matter was obviously very serious. She asked softly: "If so, do you want to try?"

"I have no other intention, but I have to make this preparation." Yang Yi's tone was heavy, as if he had an uneasy premonition, "I need to investigate the truth to put our hearts at ease."

Ruth felt more and more uneasy. "Then I will go with you and share this matter with you."

"No," Yang Yi shook his head, his eyes firm, "You stay here, try to stay calm. I need to concentrate all my efforts to protect you."

"Yang Yi, you..." Ruth's eyes were filled with tears. She couldn't bear the pain and sighed.

"I will never let you worry at all." Yang Yi clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination, "I would rather die in glory than live in disgrace."

At this moment, Ruth was moved by Yang Yi's determination. Although she was worried, she also understood their mutual responsibilities. She gently closed her eyes and prayed silently, willing to overcome the difficulties with Yang Yi.

Yang Yi was thinking about something. Suddenly, there was a loud noise that shook the ground. It seemed to indicate that something uncontrollable was about to happen. Ruth's heart tightened and she said anxiously, "Yang Yi, get ready! I'm afraid..."

"Quiet." Yang Yi was now fully engaged, his voice as calm as ice, "Be sure to listen to me and don't panic. I need to investigate, and even in the face of the unknown, I am not willing to give up easily."

At this moment, the ground trembled again, and the candlelight on the wall flickered, as if hinting at a hidden crisis. Yang Yi and Ruth looked at each other, and the unspoken power between them condensed at this moment.

"The wisdom of Athena and the power of Zeus will always be with me!" Yang Yi whispered to himself, silently reciting the ancient spell in his heart, trying to summon out the hidden power.

Ruth looked at Yang Yi, and couldn't help but sweat for him. If all this was really as he said, who would be the enemy they had to face? She held Yang Yi's hand again, and silently prayed in her heart that no matter how strong the wind and waves were, she would be able to ride them out with him.

"No regrets!" Yang Yi whispered, his firm belief shining like a candle in the darkness. The hearts of the two seemed to merge together and started a battle with this unknown fate.