Free Web NovelChapter 157: Chapter 157: A Promise to the Dead
After being left alone in the huge room, Yue Yue slowly walked toward the bed.
The bed was soft and wide, covered in smooth golden sheets. Without thinking too much, she threw herself onto it and lay flat on her back.
Her eyes drifted to the ceiling.
Even the ceiling was beautifully designed. Soft lights glowed between delicate golden patterns, making the whole room feel warm and peaceful.
For a long moment, she just stared upward.
Then her expression slowly turned serious.
"System... are you online?" she asked in her mind.
A familiar mechanical voice immediately responded.
"Yes, host. I am always available for any questions."
Yue Yue hesitated for a moment before speaking again.
"About that side mission... why do I have to investigate the race of those two brothers? Are they really that mysterious?"
At first, she had not taken the mission seriously at all. She had thought she could just casually ask them and complete the task easily.
But now, after seeing this strange place and how secretive everything was, she was no longer so confident.
This entire city was hidden under a desert. Even the spaceship had been swallowed by sand.
If they could hide an entire base like this, why would they reveal something as important as their race so easily?
And their status here was clearly very high.
She still remembered the way the old lady had looked at them. It was not just the affection of a caretaker. It was closer to respect... almost like worship.
As if they were not just the young masters of a house but people who had done something great for the entire city... or even the world.
Yue Yue frowned slightly, lost in thought.
The system stayed silent for a few seconds.
Then it spoke.
"Host, you are correct. This side mission is not simple. It has a medium difficulty level."
Yue Yue blinked. "Medium?"
The system continued.
"The twin brothers, Xing Luoye and Xing Luoguang, are also known as the Pirate Stars. They are the most notorious twins in the entire interstellar beast world."
Yue Yue’s eyes widened slightly. freēwēbnovel.com
"Pirate Stars?"
"Yes. They have challenged almost every empire in the interstellar world. However, not a single empire has been able to capture them. No one has even managed to find a proper clue about them."
Yue Yue sat up a little on the bed.
"So they’re that dangerous?"
"The only information the four empires have about them is that they are two brothers. Even that is uncertain. Their real names, race, age, and even their faces were all unknown to everyone."
Yue Yue froze.
"Unknown... even their faces?"
"Yes. The only consistent detail was the strange mark on their robes. The empires only knew about the robes and the fact that the two always appeared together."
"So they just assumed they were twins?"
"Correct. They are called twin brothers because they always act like each other’s shadows. However, no one knows if they are truly related by blood or simply partners."
Yue Yue let out a slow breath.
"Wow... so it’s really that hard."
She fell silent for a moment, then suddenly asked,
"Then... do you think they really kidnapped me for money? Or is it something else?"
The system paused before replying.
"Host, you are destined to meet all the villains in this world. You have already met two of them before. Now you have encountered villain number two and villain number three, who are these two brothers."
Yue Yue blinked. "So everything was planned?"
"Yes. All plot developments follow a fixed path. You must personally discover the truth behind every event and every hidden motive."
"So I have to find out why they kidnapped me myself," she muttered.
"Correct."
The system added, "In the future, you will also meet villain number five. All interactions are part of the main storyline."
Yue Yue sighed and fell back onto the bed again.
"Alright... I understand."
She stared at the ceiling once more.
"So no one’s going to tell me anything directly. I have to figure it all out myself."
"That is correct, host."
Yue Yue crossed her arms behind her head and sighed again.
"Fine. Then I’ll just have to investigate properly."
Xing Luoguang walked down the long corridor alone.
The place was quiet here. This area belonged only to him and his brother. No servant was allowed to step inside. Even the guards stayed far away from this place.
It was a private world meant only for the two of them.
Xing Luoguang followed the direction where Xing Luoye had left earlier. A crease formed between his brows. He let out a quiet breath.
He knew his brother was angry.
But he also knew this matter could not be left like this.
If Xing Luoye kept treating Yue Yue that way... things would only get worse.
He had to make him understand.
Soon, he reached their personal chamber.
The heavy door slid open.
Inside, the room was dim. Only a few lights were on. Xing Luoye was sitting on a tall chair behind an ancient mahogany table, his back straight, his expression dark.
Xing Luoguang’s steps slowed. ƒrēewebnovel.com
His heart tightened.
Xing Luoye was always carefree, always sharp tongued, always looking relaxed. But right now, his face was gloomy, like dark clouds had gathered around him.
Xing Luoguang walked closer.
For a moment, he remembered all the years they had spent together. All the times Xing Luoye had protected him. All the times they had relied only on each other.
But still... this time, he could not stay silent.
"Brother," Xing Luoguang called softly.
Xing Luoye’s eyes lifted immediately.
"So," he said coldly, "you still remember that I am your brother."
Xing Luoguang sighed helplessly. "It’s not like that. Let me explain."
But Xing Luoye suddenly stood up. His chair scraped the floor with a harsh sound.
"Explain what?" he snapped. "Don’t tell me you actually like that female."
Xing Luoguang froze.
Xing Luoye’s eyes were sharp, almost furious.
"Do you even know what she is capable of?" he continued. "A female who can capture the heart of the High Priest... do you think she is simple?"
His voice grew colder.
"Brother, don’t forget. Females are ruthless. They are the most dangerous creatures in the world."
His fists clenched.
"Have you forgotten what happened to our father?"
