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Emily lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, feeling a surge of complex emotions. She recalled the days of conducting research on Xyphos insects at the space station, when she harbored a nearly heretical sympathy and curiosity towards the Insect tribe. This perspective was particularly unusual in the scientific community at the time, and it even led to dissatisfaction and ostracism from her superiors and colleagues. The deep-seated sense of injustice and anger burned like an invisible flame in her heart.
However, just as her research was about to make a major breakthrough, a disaster suddenly struck. For some unknown reason, the Xyphos insects escaped from the laboratory and wreaked havoc within the space station, turning the peaceful research base into a chaotic and bloody battlefield. What pained Emily the most was that her painstakingly researched neural synapse findings were destroyed in the chaos, and all the data and samples vanished without a trace.
It was in this disaster that Emily unexpectedly encountered the Valkyrie mercenary group, who were assisting in clearing the Xyphos operation on the space station. She transformed from a scientific researcher to a warrior fighting alongside the mercenary group. This transformation was both a baptism by fire and a profound test of self and belief for her. Emily had to face a harsh reality: in the war against Xyphos, her curiosity and sympathy for these alien life forms seemed increasingly luxurious and unrealistic.
Lying in bed, Emily's heart was filled with conflict and struggle. She couldn't forget the panic and helplessness on the space station, nor could she forget the colleagues who had sacrificed themselves to escape the Xyphos swarm. At the same time, she couldn't give up her desire for the possibility of peaceful coexistence, her love for scientific exploration, and her curiosity about the unknown world still burned fiercely in her heart. This inner struggle became the driving force for her to constantly seek answers after joining the Valkyrie mercenary group.
Emily turned over in bed and suddenly felt absurdly immersed in past memories and emotions. She couldn't help but sneer at her earlier sentimentality, feeling as though she had lost her way in self-pity. In that moment of introspection, she realized that she hadn't deeply reflected on that past for a long time. Yes, those days had long become distant scenery, and she now stood at a completely new starting point.
She reached out her hands and, in an almost ritualistic gesture, lightly patted her cheeks, as if dispelling all unrealistic thoughts and meaningless emotions. Each gentle pat was like a reminder to herself to stay alert, to bravely face reality, and not be held captive by the past. This small action cleared her mind slightly and brought a cool sensation to her cheeks.
She took a deep breath, letting the cold air fill her lungs, and as she exhaled, it seemed to release all the entanglements and worries from her body. At this moment, Emily was more of a relaxed self-liberation. She understood that no matter what happened in the past, it had become history, and what truly mattered was the present and the future. In dealing with her sensitivity, she chose to face and accept it in a self-deprecating way, and then continued to move forward.
As Emily was immersed in her thoughts, there was a sudden vibration from the upper bunk, breaking the tranquility of the room. It turned out to be Sarah climbing down from the upper bunk, her movements accompanied by slight noise, seeming a bit clumsy. As she stepped off the last step of the stairs, Sarah stretched and said, "Ah... so tired, finally caught up with the guild mission." Her voice revealed a hint of fatigue, but more of excitement and satisfaction.
Upon hearing Sarah's words, Emily couldn't help but burst into laughter, responding somewhat teasingly, "Oh my, are you in a rush to play video games?" Her tone was filled with ease and humor, seemingly implying that Sarah's behavior was cute yet overly serious.
Facing Emily's banter, Sarah countered with a serious expression, "Hey! This is quite important, it affects our guild's ranking." Her expression was firm, with a hint of unwavering determination in her eyes, showing her passion for esports and her value for the guild's honor.
Sarah stretched lazily, looking a bit tired but satisfied. She casually waved her hand and said, "I don't care, I'm exhausted from gaming. I'm going to take a shower." As she finished speaking, she took a soft towel from the nearby hook. Her movements were slow, as if she was still recovering from the intense gaming world. Without saying much, she walked out of the room with the towel, heading towards the bathroom without looking back.
As Sarah's figure disappeared behind the door, Emily turned around and picked up the tablet from the bedside table. She skillfully turned it on and logged into the exclusive online group of mercenary group, a virtual platform designed for mercenaries, adventurers, and various freelancers. Here, different organizations and individuals would post all kinds of missions, from gathering intelligence and escorting valuable goods to direct combat missions, providing a wide range of options for mercenary group members to choose from based on their abilities and needs.
Emily's fingers lightly glide across the screen, her eyes quickly scanning through the list of tasks, searching for those that might be suitable for their current situation as a mercenary group. Her gaze is focused and determined, as if she can see the direction of future actions from these words. Each swipe carries an anticipation for new challenges and a curiosity for the unknown. For Emily, this is not just about finding missions, but more like searching for a path forward for herself and the mercenary group's future.
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