007 was already in a terrible state. Anyone worse off than her was likely already on the brink of death.
"There are only five minutes left before the world collapses; there might not be enough time." The voice on the other end of the phone continued, "If they die and the world doesn't cycle again, you will never see them again."
"Actually, I still have the ability to restart the cycle, as long as you lend me one thing. With your help, I can reopen it. You won't be affected by the cycle, so even if the current them die, you can still meet them in the next one."
"You've come this far, and you have a vehicle. Therefore, you'll have plenty of time in the next cycle. It won't take long for you to find them and leave with them."
Gu Mian said nothing.
"As long as you lend me your luck, combined with my life, the cycle can be restarted..." the person on the other end muttered.
