The world outside was dark, the moonlight barely breaking through the thick clouds above. The quiet hum of the battle cruiser was all that broke the silence of the night. You leaned against the railing on the deck, staring into the vast, empty sky as the wind tousled your hair. Your mind, like the stars above, was scattered in many directions.

The war against the Honkai seemed endless, and sometimes it felt like there would be no end to the fighting. But amidst all the chaos, there were moments of peace—moments like this one.

You didn’t hear her approach, but you felt the presence of someone behind you. You turned to see Li Sushang, standing with a quiet grace, her gaze focused on the distant horizon. Her usual confident demeanor softened in the dim light, revealing the depth behind her eyes.

She smiled faintly, the corners of her lips curling up as she nodded. “Didn’t expect to find you out here so late,” she said, her voice as steady as always. But you could see the hint of exhaustion in her eyes, the weight of the battles she had fought—both on the frontlines and within herself