Chapter 218: Chapter 218: The Scramble

Lu Xiao listened to Platinum’s long speech. When he finally finished, she looked at the man and asked, “So, after all that, are you just trying to make me understand you?”

She could be a listener, but she would never be a participant.

The moment Platinum started using innocent lives to research his so-called “truth,” they could never be friends on the same side.

Platinum looked at Lu Xiao, whose expression remained cold, completely unmoved by his words.

’He had underestimated her, time and again.’

Lu Xiao’s mind was not as young and naive as her appearance suggested. She was exceptionally resolute.

A faint smile touched the corners of his lips. Platinum spoke with a chuckle, “I thought my story might move you, at least a little. It seems I was the naive one.”

Lu Xiao looked at him. “It is a moving story. But the moment you started using innocent lives to pave your way, you betrayed the original intention. I doubt Prince Li Ke ever imagined something like this would happen.”

At her words, a shadow of gloom passed over Platinum’s face, but it quickly returned to normal. He continued to smile. “That’s precisely why we need you. As long as you’re willing to help, I believe no more innocent lives will have to be sacrificed.”

This was clearly the reason Platinum had gone to such great lengths to abduct her. Lu Xiao had known it from the very beginning.

“You overestimate me. I’m not a researcher, and I have no talent in this field.” Lu Xiao didn’t understand why they thought she could develop a cure for the mental instability of S-Class males.

No matter how capable she was, there were still many things she wasn’t good at. She wasn’t a god, after all.

“But I believe you must have a way. Otherwise, why would those males at the shelter have recovered and been discharged?”

“That was the result of everyone’s combined efforts, not just me alone.”

“Alright, let’s leave it at that for today. You must be tired. Go back and get some rest. We have all the time in the world, so we can take things slowly.”

Platinum’s expression seemed to say, ’If you don’t want to talk, that’s fine. I won’t force you.’ Lu Xiao knew at a glance he just thought she was refusing to tell the truth.

Not bothering to explain further, Lu Xiao turned to leave. Just before she left, she added, “Compared to you, C Luo is much more likable.”

Platinum’s expression stiffened for a moment. Then he said, “There’s no need to try and drive a wedge between us. If you find him to your liking, I don’t mind if you take him for yourself.”

Lu Xiao’s brow furrowed. “You’re seriously sick.”

Platinum just smiled, nodded, and didn’t object.

When Lu Xiao returned to her room, C Luo had already replaced her dinner with a fresh one. This time, Lu Xiao didn’t refuse. She didn’t know how long she would be held here, so she had to maintain her Physical Strength. Besides, there was no need to punish her own body.

Seeing that Lu Xiao didn’t refuse the food, C Luo breathed a small sigh of relief. “Please, take your time. I’ll be leaving now.”

Lu Xiao didn’t respond, simply lowering her head to eat the food on her plate.

A pang of bitterness went through C Luo’s heart. He could feel Lu Xiao’s coldness toward him.

After dinner, Lu Xiao took a shower and then lay down on the bed. She wondered if Ares already knew she had been kidnapped by the Black Tower again. ’He probably does,’ she thought. ’He must be worried sick, and furious.’

’My little puppy is probably going to go crazy again!’

The day had been draining. Lu Xiao thought she wouldn’t be able to sleep, but she drifted off not long after lying down.

She was jolted awake by a tremendous roar, followed by a violent tremor.

Shortly after, there was a knock on the door. Lu Xiao steadied herself against the wall as she went to open it. Outside stood C Luo, a hint of worry on his face. “Lady Lu Xiao, are you alright?”

“What’s happening?” As she spoke, the trembling of the ground didn’t stop; instead, the shaking grew even more violent.

C Luo grabbed her arm and pulled her to his side. “It’s your father, trying to rescue you. But I’m afraid his efforts are in vain.”

C Luo’s words made Lu Xiao’s heart clench. She hadn’t expected Admiral Clan to act so quickly.

“How do you know it’ll be in vain?”

C Luo chuckled softly. He led her to the window, where, by the light of the emergency lamps, she could clearly see that the darkness outside was moving.

“Do you see? We’ll be detaching from this place soon and leaving Alpha Star.”

“How is that possible?” Lu Xiao couldn’t believe it.

“This whole place has always been a spaceship. Why would it be impossible?” C Luo seemed delighted to be interacting with Lu Xiao again. Even the young female’s surprise felt so vivid and alive to him.

’He still preferred this Lu Xiao.’

’Even her anger, surprise, or fury was a hundred times better than her ignoring him with cold indifference.’

At that moment, Lu Xiao finally understood the source of Platinum and C Luo’s confidence!

Finally, the inky blackness outside the window began to give way to light.

The massive spaceship rose from beneath the ground.

“We’re about to leave. They can’t save you this time, and they won’t get another chance in the future. I’m sorry, Lady Lu Xiao, but you should say your goodbyes.”

Lu Xiao looked at the triumphant glint in C Luo’s eyes but said nothing. She just stared out the window. She didn’t understand the source of his confidence, but she knew one thing for certain: neither Admiral Clan nor Ares would ever give up on her, no matter where she was.

And she wouldn’t give up on herself, either.

THUD!

THUD! THUD!

Two impacts slammed into the top of the spaceship in quick succession. At the same time, Lu Xiao vaguely saw two dark figures flash by. Then, the ship’s alarm blared: “Intruder detected. Intruder detected.”

A smile instantly appeared on Lu Xiao’s face. “It looks like I’m not completely out of chances to leave this place.”

The triumphant look vanished from C Luo’s face. He looked at Lu Xiao and said, “I’m afraid you’re still in for a disappointment.”

As soon as the words left his mouth, C Luo suddenly chopped the back of Lu Xiao’s neck. In the moment before she lost consciousness, Lu Xiao couldn’t help but wonder, ’When I wake up, will I already be gone from this place?’

Just as Ares entered the ship’s interior through the hole he had blasted open, Fred found his own point of entry at the same time.

The two of them were in constant, close contact with Admiral Clan, who was coordinating their support.

Platinum watched the two men appear on the monitors and sneered. “I wasn’t even looking for you, and yet you served yourselves up on a platter. Perfect. Once I get rid of you, Lady Lu Xiao will have nothing left to long for. She’ll have no choice but to stay here forever.”

“Get all the mechanical armor ready,” C Luo said at that moment.

“Then let’s not be polite. Give them a welcoming party.”

“But I have to remind you, if we start a fight here, there’s an 80% chance the ship will be destroyed.”

“Prepare an escape plan. If necessary, we’ll take Lady Lu Xiao and abandon the ship.”

C Luo fell silent for a moment. In the end, he said nothing and simply carried out Platinum’s order.

But after giving the command, his gaze shifted to a black box nearby.

His eyes were gentle.

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