City Cicada

"From the moment I was born, I've had the same dream every day, where the same day repeats itself endlessly."
"What did you do in your dream?"
"Robbed banks, blew up buildings, flirted with girls, joyrode in luxury cars... Since it was a dream, naturally, I did a lot of lawless things."
"Tell me about your dream last night."
"Yesterday was quite interesting. After dreaming for so long, it was the first time I dreamed about someone I know in real life. She was a very beautiful girl..."
"Mhm."
The police officer Uncle nodded as he took notes:
"Keep going, I'm listening."

Genius Club

"I must meet Lin Xian in person to clarify many things,"


Jask placed the boat ticket in his pocket:


"What Copernicus said... indeed makes it impossible to ignore. People always treat the unknown with respect and an inexplicable trust, and I am no exception. Thinking about it now, it's rather naive to believe someone is on your side just because they offer favorable information."


"Arrogance is indeed undesirable; I never thought such a terrible quality would one day emerge in me. But then again, I did not fully believe what Copernicus said; after all, one shouldn't immediately dismiss teammates who have fought alongside oneself for so long based solely on someone else's words, right?"


"So, the real answer and the truth, I must find, verify, and conclude on my own. The good news is, I now roughly know how to proceed, and meeting Lin Xian... will be the final step in my [ultimate confirmation of the truth]."


Chapter 39: Kill Jask