The End of the World: Chaos

In the dim courtyard at night, Ruth and Sika sat opposite each other at the bluestone table. Lanterns swayed around them, casting faint light and shadows. The breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness. Ruth bowed slightly, with mixed feelings in her heart. Finally, she mustered up the courage and slowly said, "Sika, I have something in my heart that I want to tell you, but I am afraid that once I say it, it will hurt our friendship."

Xika was slightly stunned, with concern in her eyes: "Ruth, why are you so worried? If the friendship between you and me is sincere, why should we be afraid of the embarrassment after the showdown?"

Ruth's eyes moved, and she sighed, "I see that you are deeply in love, and your heart is as calm as water, but I can't control it, and I can't extricate myself from this love. I want to confront you, but I'm worried that if I tell you my true feelings, I might wither like a frost-bitten autumn flower."

Xika's lips curled slightly, as if he understood: "So what decision did you make?"

Ruth had a complicated look on her face and sighed slightly: "I have considered for a long time and decided to share this feeling with you. Since both of us have no way out, why don't we each take a step back and share this feeling with each other? This way, we can preserve our friendship and everyone will be happy."

Xika was stunned for a moment, with mixed feelings in his heart. He curled his lips and couldn't help laughing: "This kind of train of thought really makes people feel dizzy." While speaking, he chuckled to cover up the fluctuations in his heart, "This makes me feel like vomiting."

Ruth's face was also distressed when she heard this. She hurriedly raised her hand to cover her forehead and whispered, "I also feel dizzy. Perhaps it's because of the aura in this space. It's becoming more and more unbearable."

The two of them immediately understood each other and looked around together, as if searching for the hidden source.

Xika frowned slightly and said softly, "What kind of mystery is hidden in the tranquility of this garden that makes us all dizzy?"

Ruth shook her head, feeling slightly uneasy, and couldn't help asking, "Have you ever noticed that breath? It seems like a lingering love that makes people unable to stop."

"Yes, it seems that we are being dragged by something invisible and it is difficult for us to control ourselves." Xika closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down. "However, if this is true, it is hard to understand. Perhaps we are trapped in this emotion and cannot extricate ourselves."

Seeing Xika in such deep thought, Ruth felt a little uneasy and asked tentatively: "Xika, are you willing to help me solve this problem?"

Xika was slightly stunned, then nodded and said bluntly: "I am willing to share this disaster with you." He paused and continued: "If this relationship cannot be resolved, perhaps I can also lend you a helping hand."

Ruth nodded happily, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "In that case, with your help, I can take this opportunity to explore the reason, which may help me relieve my boredom." She raised her eyebrows slightly, and her tone was a little naughty: "However, if you can't solve this love net, don't blame each other."

Xika sighed lightly and said in a teasing tone: "Then let's treat this as a game. If we can solve it, everyone will be happy; if we can't solve it, at least you are here to keep us company."

As they were talking, the two looked at each other and smiled, and it seemed that the tense atmosphere inside them was also dissipated.

However, before they could think about it, the space around them suddenly shook, as if invisible waves were flowing between them. Ruth felt dizzy and unable to control herself, and Sika hurriedly held her hand tightly to comfort her.

"What should we do?" Ruth asked in a trembling voice. She felt uneasy and then laughed at herself: "Am I really entangled in this lingering love and unable to escape?"

Xika frowned, his heart tightened: "Don't worry, I'm here, so you won't be afraid of this fluctuation." His eyes were firm, and his words revealed a bit of warm power: "No matter what the future holds, I will go through this calamity with you."

Ruth was touched by this steadfast friendship, her heart warmed, and her eyes gradually brightened: "If so, let us face this unknown together."

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if encouraging each other. The fear and doubt in their hearts gradually dissipated, replaced by a firm belief.

"We have to wait and see, exploring the source of this mystery, perhaps there is more meaning in it." Sika muttered to himself, with a hint of playfulness in his tone.

"You have a point. Let us take this step and embark on this unknown journey!" Ruth's eyes were firm and she gradually had a direction in her heart.

As the two of them gradually started to move forward, the air in the space seemed to continue to flow. Ruth and Sika had a tacit understanding in their hearts, and the resonance of their hearts made them more determined to continue on this inevitable journey.

At this time, the surrounding scene gradually blurred, and it seemed that everything was changing. Ruth held Sika's hand tightly, and silently said in her heart: "No matter what the future holds, I will walk hand in hand with you and never separate."

“Sika,” Ruth stared at the fluctuating light and shadow, frowning slightly, “The strength of this thing is really exaggerated. Although I am underground, I can’t feel at ease. If I send it to the surface, I am afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble.”

Xika nodded slowly, with a thoughtful look on his face: "Ruth, this matter is of great importance. If we attract others, won't it cause this place to fall into greater chaos? And there is no news about Yang Yi at the moment. I am afraid that the two of us will not be able to deal with it alone."

Ruth turned her head, her eyes were sharp and she was full of vigor and vitality: "I still remember what happened the other day. Those who seek the truth are always full of curiosity and greed for the unknown. Xika, how can you and I ensure that they will not come to find out the truth?"

"Although this place is remote, with my brother Xiyun's ability, he may be able to help detect the movements around." Xika sighed slightly, his eyes drifting from a distance to the unreachable blue sky.

"Let's deal with the current situation first, and make plans when Yang Yi returns." Ruth said firmly, turning to Xika and said, "You wait here, I will go and find out what's going on. If there is anything unusual, you must be careful."

"Yes!" Although Xica felt uneasy when he heard that, he had to nod and agree to Ruth's decision.

Ruth nodded silently, her eyes showing a fearless courage, and then she turned around and disappeared in the light and shadow. She walked forward with light steps, but she was worried.

The atmosphere around her became increasingly solemn, and there seemed to be a sense of uneasiness in the air. Ruth walked to the mysterious light, and suddenly felt her heart tremble. The light and shadow in front of her eyes became more dazzling, piercing her heart. Then, she closed her eyes, muttered silently in her heart, trying to calm herself down.

After a moment, a whisper suddenly sounded in Ruth's ears. The voice was ethereal, as if it came from a distant place: "I am the messenger of light. I will take you to another world..."

When the voice came out, Ruth was startled and every nerve in her body was tense: "Who is talking?" She opened her eyes and looked around, but there was no echo.

"Don't panic." She sighed and said to herself. However, she knew that this frightening whisper was probably closely related to the light in front of her. With a slight thought, she lightly approached the light, trying to explore the mystery.