"Of course."

"Who is the current king?"

"After the first Star Revolution three hundred years ago, the royal family was deposed; now it's a democratic republic with a parliamentary system."

"Who's the Prime Minister then?"

"Ms. Tiyalet Sterling."

Igula exchanged glances with the two and said softly, "The Empress of Dazzling Star is called Tiyalet, but not Sterling."

This feeling of similarity yet difference made the confusion in everyone's hearts more tangled. No mage system, no divine beings, society transitioned into a democratic republic, technology level akin to Dazzling Star, but not supported by the Technique Spirit system, rather through the industrial and electrical revolutions enhancing productivity... and yet the Prime Minister seems to be the same person as the real-world Empress.

At this point, the sports car drove into the villa's garage, and Rose said, "If you want to understand history, there's a study with various history books, simple and complex and detailed ones—Ash always starts perusing history books not long after he 'wakes up.'

No one objected. After getting out of the car, Igula looked at the familiar villa under the starry sky and suddenly said, "At least we can be certain that there are intricate connections between Kingdom of Allstars and Kingdom of Stars that we cannot comprehend."

Ash and Harvey nodded silently, the same starry sky, the same leader, even the villa looks exactly alike, claiming there's no relation would be insulting their intelligence.

"Ash, aside from you, are we two only appearing in the Kingdom of Allstars in the past two days?"

"It's not me, it's Heath," Ash replied. "Heath used to be able to come here, seems related to his tactile ability... By the way, Rose, when did I start saying I was going to 'Blood Moon'?"

"Eight years ago, when you were seventeen and getting ready for university," Rose answered immediately.

Ash was slightly stunned, exchanged glances with Igula, "Eight years ago... when Professor Selin unearthed the Four Pillars God Sect ritual texts, that was also eight years ago."

"But it doesn't make sense, why was I living in the Kingdom of Allstars from the beginning instead of becoming a wanderer here at seventeen?"

"Perhaps precisely because you lived in the Kingdom of Allstars from a young age, you qualify as Tactile." Igula replied, "You are the 'special solution' sought by The Gods of Four Pillars."

"But the main focus here is not you, but us two." The Swindler pondered, "We just appeared in the Kingdom of Allstars in the past two days... which coincidentally matches our journey."

Harvey said, "We arrived in the Kingdom of Stars in the last two days."

Ash was startled, "Could it be... when we enter the Kingdom of Stars, we replicate ourselves... project into the world of Allstars?"

"Projection, your description is very accurate." Igula entered the first floor of the villa with Rose, agreeing with Ash's reasoning. "It's not a complete replication, since based on your observations, Chef Harvey and Wanderer Igula are completely different from our original personalities—not entirely opposite, but they seem like shadows of our real selves, possessing emotions we've already discarded."

Suddenly Ash halted.

"So..." he murmured, "Could the Sword Maiden also..."

"Our real relationships seem to project here as well, that's how you quickly encountered me and Harvey." Igula said, "If our reasoning is correct, perhaps..."

Ash looked at Rose, "Do you know a red-haired girl named Sonia Sevi? She should have a deep connection with me."

Rose blinked, "You ask if I know her, I probably do, and she matches what you said—having a deep connection with you."

She took out a slider phone, clicked a few times, and handed it to Ash. Igula and Harvey also gathered around—they had long wanted to see what kind of wicked woman kidnapped their foolish child.

They then saw a fierce, violent, and resentment-filled wanted poster.

"'Death Mad Demon' Nia Sevi"

"Suspected of a series of murders, with eleven victims already."

"Reward amount: 100000"

On the phone screen was a red-haired girl trying to escape, her red eyes seemed to bleed, and the violent expression cast during a backward glance was clear even through the screen. She had a cross-shaped scar on her face with flesh rolling over, but it did not detract from her allure, rather added a hint of mad beauty.

"At a recent banquet, she suddenly broke in and killed someone, almost took your head off too," Rose asked, "Does this count as a deep connection?"

Igula and Harvey looked at Ash, wanting to speak but held back, then spoke again but fell silent. Ash watched for a while and suddenly chuckled.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, just feeling regretful." Ash shrugged, "I spent so much effort on dressing and makeup, and in the end..."

He raised his head to glance at the starry sky, "Seems like I'm missing the appointment."

...

...

Kingdom of Stars, Skyline Road 13 outside the Lonely Diamond District.

"This is the last place... eh? Is this a property of your brother, Senior Demi?" Aisha exclaimed in surprise, "Not even graduated and he's gifted a villa in a prime location... boohoo, Kingdom of Stars Five Pillars really is different."

Yadas snorted coldly, fully expressing his disdain for the decadent life of nobles.

But Demi shook his head, "I only just learned this... but, this shouldn't be a property of our family. From architectural style to decoration, it doesn't match Vosloda's style."

Aisha was slightly puzzled, "It's not from your family, can't be earned by your brother, right?"

"It's something Felix's mother left for him." Sonia suddenly spoke, "He mentioned it to me before."

The other three were slightly stunned, then remembered Sonia and Felix were classmates, both became students of Professor Trozan. Nowadays, people hardly consider Sonia and Felix as peers, even though Felix is also quite excellent.

"Do you want to notify your brother?"

"Headquarters requested we do not disturb anyone inside." Demi glanced at the villa without any lights, "Moreover, he probably isn't inside... Let's just quickly inspect and leave."

Stars' locks are authority mechanical locks; when holding the highest-level search warrant, all locks open with a touch, no need for damage. Whether retro key locks can be installed is possible, but lacking production permits, making locks is illegal. Do you think Kingdom of Stars would grant permits to retro key lock makers?

Sonia led the group, striding toward the villa's front door, red ponytail fluttering in the wind. She placed her hand on the door handle, the authority lock detected the search warrant and automatically opened with a crisp 'click' sound, revealing a door gap, leaking the darkness inside the villa.

She paused.

Standing outside the door, she was a swordsmanship genius shrouded in starlight, recognized as Sword Knight by Kingdom of Stars, a Holy Sanctuary Mage under twenty.

Her network of connections was already forming, including 'Hidden Hand Sword Saint' Trozan, 'Rhythm Sword Saint' Nidara, 'Orange Dancer' Reonie, and after tonight, she's confident in securing 'Mini Star Forge' Demi, 'Dual Blade' Yadas, 'Shield Princess' Aisha, becoming close friends with them.

Everything was falling into place, stepping toward a brighter future. She had acquired everything she couldn't even dream of half a year ago, destined to be the most radiant star in this starlit sky, outshining everyone else, more vivid and captivating.

What she had to do now was to lead a successful, leisurely life, allowing her advantages to ferment and accumulate, developing into a colossal new force. She didn't need to rely on anyone; she would be the prominent family herself, bringing happiness to both her and her mother.

Not choosing a stormy, tumultuous life, destroying all past efforts and fortunes. She should protect the reality she has, not chase after fleeting phantoms.

Serenity or chaos?

Heaven or Hell?

"Captain?"

Standing at the front door for three seconds, Aisha found it odd and asked, "Did you find something?"

"No." Sonia turned back, smiling, "Last time I visited here, I was just a One-winged Mage, couldn't imagine coming back in a few months as a Holy Sanctuary Mage."

Not to mention Aisha and Yadas, even Demi couldn't resist a twitch at the corner of his mouth—moving from One-wing to Holy Sanctuary in a few months, is that so extraordinary? We're doing fine without that!

Sonia gently rested her left hand on the sword hilt, turned to look at the front door, her smile gradually turned mad, the depths of her ruby eyes seemed to become a Blood Sea.

This time I won't follow your arrangements, Ash.

If it means fighting in Hell, wouldn't that be a Heaven-level date?

The Sword Maiden pushed open the villa door, escaping the gaze of the Star Cluster, stepping into the remote darkness.

I come for the appointment.

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