In the neon of blue and purple, under the thick steel sky, at the forefront of this surge of data, lies the world post-tech revolution. It's also the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, past and future. In this place, the world outside and inside coexist. Everything in front of us feels like a wall of time within reach. The darkness is slowly creeping in. But hey, my friend, you gotta know, we can't just counter darkness with softness. Gotta use fire.
"Is there no condition for the exchange?" Qing Chen asked curiously, "Like helping you materialize again? Or doing something else for you?"
"Not this time," One replied.
Qing Chen felt something was off: "How about I help you materialize again? Otherwise, holding onto this taboo feels a bit unsteady..."
The forbidden artifact ACE-011 was a sniper rifle once used by Yang Xiaojun, and it was currently in One's possession.
But Qing Chen truly couldn't understand why One would be willing to give him his mother's belongings for nothing in return?
If it were before, wouldn't One always play some tricks?
"I said no exchange conditions are necessary this time," One answered, "Annoying."
"Alright then," Qing Chen asked, "But why give it to me?"