Vergessenheit

In a city where neon lights flicker amidst the shadows of towering skyscrapers, an ancient prophecy whispers of a forgotten destiny.

Xuan Xingli awakens in a dark alley—without memories, without a past, yet burdened with an unfathomable power. A crimson glow flickers in her eyes, data streams flood her mind, and a system’s cold voice welcomes her to the Absolute Evolution Program. But who is she? Why does the image of a silver-haired girl with violet eyes haunt her fragmented thoughts?

As secrets unravel, Xingli finds herself entangled in a web of cybernetic conspiracies, ancient relics, and forces beyond human comprehension. The key to everything—the Mysterious Hairpin—holds the truth of her existence, yet also the path to destruction.

And then, there is Luo Chenxi. Enigmatic, dangerous, mesmerizing. She walks between light and shadow, an ethereal being who knows far more than she reveals. Their fates intertwine like the threads of a celestial loom, pulling them toward a revelation that could shatter the very fabric of reality.

In a world where past and future collide, where love and power entwine, the path ahead is uncertain.

But one thing is certain—once she steps forward, there is no turning back.

The Path of the Mysterious Hairpin

1. THE RAIN AND THE SHADOWY FIGURES

The city remained bustling at night, neon lights flickering and reflecting on the rain-soaked streets. Xuan Xingli stood under the eaves of an old building, quietly observing the streaks of rainwater trickling down the glass. The downpour showed no signs of stopping, yet she was in no hurry.

In the distance, footsteps echoed. Faint but distinct—someone was approaching.

She didn't need to turn around to know who it was.

"You're still following me?" Her voice was calm, devoid of emotion.

Luo Chenxi chuckled softly. Her platinum hair was slightly damp from the rain, but she seemed unconcerned. "Can I not?"

Xuan Xingli didn't respond immediately. The wind swept past, causing her black-silver cloak to ripple. In the darkness, her ruby-red eyes gleamed with an icy sharpness.

"What is your purpose?" This time, her voice carried a slight edge.

Luo Chenxi tilted her head slightly, her deep violet eyes locking onto Xuan Xingli's. "Perhaps I just want to know—who you really are."

A simple question, yet it made Xuan Xingli tighten her grip slightly. Fragmented memories stirred within her mind, like shards of a broken mirror.

The atmosphere suddenly grew tense.

Luo Chenxi took a step forward. But the moment she moved, Xuan Xingli reacted instantly. In the blink of an eye, she dashed forward like a black lightning bolt, her crimson eyes cold and piercing, her fingers curled into a blade-like grip.

A faint breeze brushed past her from behind. Before she could turn, a whisper drifted into her ear:

"You're fast, but not fast enough."

Xuan Xingli immediately retreated, re-establishing the distance between them. Luo Chenxi remained composed, her lips curled in a faint smile, though her eyes gleamed with undeniable intrigue.

"I have no intention of fighting you," Luo Chenxi said, stepping back into the shadows. "I simply wanted to test you."

"Yes." Luo Chenxi nodded lightly. "To see... if you are the person I am searching for."

3. SHADOWS AND A WARNING

The night wind carried a biting chill. The city never slept, but in this secluded alley, only the two of them stood facing each other.

"What do you want?" Xuan Xingli repeated.

Luo Chenxi smiled, but this time, a hint of seriousness flickered in her eyes.

"A warning," she said slowly. "There are people searching for you. And they don't have good intentions."

"Who?" Xuan Xingli asked immediately.

"You'll find out soon enough." Luo Chenxi's voice was soft but firm. "Just... be careful. The darkness is approaching."

Xuan Xingli fell silent, a thoughtful glint in her ruby eyes. How much of this warning was truth, and how much was deception? Yet, she knew Luo Chenxi was not someone who spoke meaningless lies.

"And what about you?" she asked. "Whose side are you on?"

Luo Chenxi's smile turned enigmatic. "My side?" She shrugged. "Perhaps... my own."

The answer made Xuan Xingli frown. She disliked those without clear allegiances, yet at the same time, she couldn't deny that Luo Chenxi was an enigma worth paying attention to.

4. THE RAIN HAS NOT STOPPED

Luo Chenxi turned away, walking leisurely into the narrow alley. Just before vanishing into the shadows, she glanced back, her violet eyes gleaming with an unreadable light.

"We'll meet again soon, Xuan Xingli."

Her voice was light as the wind, yet it left a deep imprint in Xuan Xingli's mind.

Xuan Xingli stood still for a long while. The rain continued to fall, the cold droplets brushing against her skin, but they could not wash away the unease in her heart.

Who exactly was searching for her?

Why had Luo Chenxi appeared?

And had this game... truly begun?

She clenched her fist slightly. The rain fell endlessly, but within her, a quiet fire was beginning to burn.

The darkness might be drawing near, but she—

Would not retreat.

CHAPTER 3: A SLEEPLESS NIGHT OF RAIN