Solstice Executive Officer, the start of the game is bound to the injustice system

Another day passed after sending Raiden Jin away.

There are not many glacial lakes near Solstice City, and it was in front of that glacial lake when I first met Piero.

Glacier lakes are very common lakes, but because the extreme cold that remains constant all year round almost never melts in winter, no one often comes here to enjoy the bare scenery.

Piero's back in his coat was particularly conspicuous in the cold, snow-white world. He seemed to have anticipated Su Ming's arrival. There was an ordinary wooden table beside the lake, with a piece of chess left on it.

"Why are you so excited?"

Su Ming had no intention of playing chess in front of the icy lake. Why don't he have a pot of hot tea? What's the point of just putting a wooden table here?

"Don't you think it's interesting?"

Piero stared at the chessboard, and also at the empty opposite side. The game lasted long enough that he almost forgot the man's initial expression - what expression was used to say those words?

[If you don’t sacrifice anything, nothing can be changed]

[Occasionally I get tired of playing chess, so I choose to be a chess piece myself]

[I will prove that there is a glimmer of hope in a dead situation]

【With my life】

When did that happen?

Piero silently stared at Su Ming in front of him. He had indeed changed, but it was not enough.

Before that moment arrives, at the moment when the chess game collapses, the last move must be found to change this frozen world.

To describe it in one word, it would probably be the so-called "hand of God".

It's just that the waiting time has passed for so long. He, who has become a chess piece, seems to have been lost in the vortex of time, and his soul is also shattered.

does it worth?Just for an illusory reason, you have to sacrifice your soul and even your life. If this is the so-called "real living", then death may be the real relief and relief.

Piero is here just for a simple promise. He will move the chessboard here every year at this time, waiting for the return of the chess player who once sat opposite.

"What are you looking at me for?" Su Ming was a little confused, "Don't look at me. I can't play chess, but backgammon is okay."

He curled his lips, knowing he shouldn't have come to see this guy. Compared to the Riddler, Piero simply said nothing, but there was always a lot of meaning in his eyes, which made people have to care. What on earth is this man thinking?

Piero shook his head slightly, "You are about to set off to Xumi, which is the kingdom of wisdom. It may be able to awaken your past memories."

"Harm, take it one step at a time. Besides, amnesia may not be a bad thing. Look at how relaxed I am now."

Su Ming shrugged and returned the fishing rod that Piero had given him before from his backpack, "Don't stand here anymore. It's good to fish occasionally. You still need to exercise as you get older. I met an old man in Liyue who drank tea and walked around every day. He was in good health, ate food, and consumed mola. His ability was amazing."

"..."

Piero was silent for a few seconds. It was really difficult to match the Su Ming in front of him with the figure from before, but to a certain extent, they were one and the same.

Otherwise, how could ordinary people capture three God's Hearts in a row?

Even for the best executive, it is impossible for the future to obtain the Heart of God so smoothly. There is only one reason for this.

That is [Su Ming].

Only Su Ming can do this. No other executive can do this. This is why the Queen always lets Su Ming do the work. It is not that it is comfortable to use, but it is an inevitable choice. .

It's a fateful choice.

Only Su Ming can do this, to open the only future, as the "key" that connects the past, present and future.

"I hope you can return to that position next time we meet."

Piero took the fishing rod and nodded slightly. Su Ming shrugged and left the ice lake with light steps without looking back.

Until Piero was about to put away the fishing rod, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and the brilliance of the elements shone unknownly in his palms, and was eventually annihilated by the extreme cold.

"Is it..."

"It's already come to this point."

Relief flashed in Piero's eyes. This responsibility was too heavy. Even just thinking about it would make him feel unbearable pressure.

Now he can face that path head on.

Really, are you here to tell me?

Piero closed his eyes and opened them again, as if he saw the shadow on the other side of the chessboard with a confident smile on his lips. He picked up the chess piece that represented himself from the chessboard and placed it without fear.

It's always been like this.

"does it worth."

Piero stared at the chessboard and said nothing.

The ice lake was still silent, but it gradually began to show signs of melting.

Nothing has changed, but it has been turned upside down.

...

...

Inside Columbia's cabin.

"Clothes... would he like this?"

Columbia picked up a piece of clothing and put it down again. The suitcase was already filled with all kinds of clothing, including no less than ten types of clothing.

Suzuran covered her forehead and sighed faintly. Why did Columbia's mother act like a child in this situation? "You don't need so much at all. You are on a mission, not on vacation!"

"Yes... yes."

Columbia sighed and put all the clothes back into the closet. In the end, she only picked three daily items of clothing. She brought a few extra pairs of white silk clothes, but other than that, she gave up on them all.

Suzuran sat next to Columbia and comforted her gently: "There is no need to be so nervous. Just relax and treat it as a normal task. There is no difference, right?"

"Thank you, Suzuran."

Columbia gently held Suzuran's hand and smiled slightly. I don't know when she started to need Suzuran's comfort.

How can she be the "mother" who protects her like this?

"You're welcome."

Suzuran is very happy. Being able to help Columbia's mother is really a good start. Is she also capable of protecting the people she loves the most?

In the past, she could only watch all the good things pass through her fingers. As long as she had the power of protection, she wouldn't have so many regrets, right?

It must be like this...

"I will wait for my mother to come back in Winter City."

"You."

Columbia smiled bitterly and shook her head, but did not correct Suzuran's name. What was the point of alienating her blindly.

Whether it is a bishop and a trainee nun, or a mother and her daughter, the cause and effect between them has long been inexhaustible.