gentle and affectionate

Chapter 32.

It seems that we have come to a wet and cold place.

North wind, white snow.Stumbling through the snow, I couldn't see where the road ahead was... The whiteness of the sky made me almost think I was blind, and then I realized that it should be darkness, and I realized that all the light and all the darkness are so different Close, close, close to the suffocation of death.

However, it is really a bit slow to understand now, because as early as in the white snow of Falelia, I have seen the most darkness in the world.

So, if you already know it, you don’t have to be afraid.

Walking aimlessly, except for the white snow, you can only see yourself.My feet, red from the cold, were a bit eye-catching on the snow. I didn’t look back, fearing that once I turned back, I wouldn’t be able to run in the same direction. Then I remembered that we would read fairy tales to each other every night when we were going to bed. One sentence is:

Fay, as long as you always look in one direction, you will definitely find a place where you can be happy.

So, I ran in one direction like this, until I fell into the snow and shivered from the cold... I looked back and saw that my footprints formed a strange arc, and then followed the circle. Arc looked over and saw his feet.

A frozen corpse, staring at me with his round eyes.

"what--"

I climbed up and backed up in embarrassment, but was tripped again; but when I struggled to get up, I found that countless dead bodies had appeared out of thin air in the boundless white snow just now... A chill spread from head to toe, and my body couldn't stop. Trembling all over the place, I wanted to avoid these things, but as far as I could see, there were blood-stained white snow; dilapidated corpses, some were decapitated, some were pierced by an arrow, and some were covered with blood. The warmth that has not yet cooled down, the blood is still gurgling out.

The old ones and the new ones, except that the bodies have been stiff for a long time, there are many, many, and they look like they are just asleep... I finally remembered that this is the valley where Farelia buried sinners, magic cannot work, corpses will not rot, As a result, he could not rest in peace after death, which became the most severe punishment in this country.

But what did so many people do wrong?I wanted to leave this place, looked up and saw the tall tower in front of me, it seemed that there was a voice calling me; I wanted to go to find him immediately, but my breath was suddenly filled with a stench, I subconsciously looked at the corpses, and then See them for a moment, rotten into pieces that cannot be chosen...

I finally retched uncontrollably.

……

Large flakes of snowflakes fell from the sky, and the snow fell in one piece. I put my thoughts into it, and watched it become the face exactly like mine, with the same sky blue eyes, a little darker than mine.

— Fay, I finally see you.

——But why do you look so sad?

Immediately, in a haze, a pool of dazzling bright red appeared in front of my eyes.

Why am I also... so sad?

Everything was clear before me... White and black are darkness, there is no difference for me, so only the red patch is left on the tip of my heart, I don't know what happened, but I can't hold back the sadness, I can't help crying , I feel like my sky is falling apart.

However, I couldn't even cry for him... My weak body, after crying for a long time, the tears gradually dried up, and my eyes gradually became clear. Eye.

A pair of sharp-edged Danfeng eyes.

Gentle and deep.

So I fell into these eyes like this, closed my eyes with confidence, my shoulders sank, and it seemed that even my body gradually warmed up; the great sense of security reminded me of the night when I was hugged in my arms like this—— Drunken, under the moon, the fragrance of cherry blossoms wafts from the window, the embrace is generous and powerful... Under the exhaustion of body and mind, consciousness gradually blurred.

It was a sweet night, just as I remembered it.

……

When he regained consciousness again, he was pleasantly surprised to see those eyes again.In the dark night, I saw his perfect shape, and his broad shoulders are extremely reliable; and his eyes blended into the dark night, as moist as black jade... I can't see his face clearly, but for some reason, I feel that his eyes are extremely gentle and gentle It seems that it can be delivered like this for a lifetime.

No more wandering.

So, I took his hand, only to find that my hand was unexpectedly small, and the palm in front of me was not as rough as my impression, without the scar running through the palm, and it became more graceful and slender; I raised my head timidly , saw a snow-white and beautiful face, long hair hanging down the shoulders, noble and slightly mysterious.

"Faye."

Still with gentle eyes, and gently calling my name... In this case, it doesn't matter if it's not that person. I put my hand on it with confidence, but found that the tentacles were slippery, and I raised my head in horror.

The king's smile instantly became terrifying.

It turned out that his hands were covered with the blood of his compatriots.

……

"what--"

I didn't expect that when I finally woke up, it was still those eyes.

The Danfeng eyes that appeared in the dream, the eyes that can save me from the blood in my eyes, are no different from him; but the eyes are not as pure and affectionate as in the dream, but a little complicated.He seemed to want to say something, or maybe it was because of this that a gap suddenly opened on his tense face. The gentleness that might have existed—even if I couldn’t bear it, it made me feel dazed for a moment. So he involuntarily raised his head to look at him seriously, with such seriousness that he couldn't look away.

When I woke up at this moment, I was leaning against the corner of the room like him last night, and I didn’t know when a blanket was put on my body; while he was half kneeling in front of me in a crumpled shirt, with one hand on the ground and the other It was on my forehead, and my face was full of hesitation.

... I think, I had a faint expectation in my heart for what he was going to say at that time.

Unfortunately, at this time, someone called from outside the door.

"excuse me……"

I gave him a long-lost pure smile, he seemed to be touched, his eyes flickered, he stopped and stood up, his back looked as tall as in a dream.

"Here we come." I replied loudly.

"...I'm going to see the kid."

"it is good."

As a result, Heigan's unfinished words could only be lost in the darkness... I watched him turn into the back room, and then stood up, my body was a little weak after curling up in the middle of the night, facing the floor-to-ceiling windows, I stretched out A big lazy waist.

The rain has stopped.

He came back very late last night, probably in the middle of the night, and Xiaolang's fever came and went... When it finally stabilized, even I was exhausted physically and mentally. When Hei Gang came back, my consciousness was already confused, so The moment I saw him, I fell into a dream and fell asleep until now, it was almost noon.

I haven't had this kind of dream for a long time, since the trip started.I don’t have the ability to dream, so that doesn’t mean anything, so maybe it just shows the anxiety in my heart——Hei Gang’s words last night pushed me into a corner, but last night I still subconsciously fell asleep at ease the moment I saw him ; But this morning, I saw him as soon as I opened my eyes. I was almost bored with the person I saw last night, but the conversation was short and normal, as calm as if nothing had happened.

Seeing him as soon as you wake up like this makes people inexplicably remind you of the time in the Night Demon Kingdom... Even when you were a teenager, you didn't dare to think about the days of lying in bed every day. Young people are so used to it, and there is also a wake-up call service.

But... that's already a thing of the past.

What about now?As I went out to answer the call, I secretly thought about what had happened recently.In a country called "Tokyo" full of ruins and corpses, the two buildings that have not been corroded by 15 years of acid rain - the capital and the tower - are probably related to feathers.

If so, a fierce battle would probably be unavoidable, but Xiao Sakura couldn't wake up, and the reason is unknown; Xiaolang's seal was loosened at this time, and if there is any danger, I'm afraid...

I thanked the person who delivered the clothes, because he brought a rainproof jacket; after a few casual words, I learned that they would go out together to find food and resources when the weather was slightly better, so I made an appointment with him Good afternoon together, he readily agreed.

Will it be a nice afternoon?I thought about it, but when I lifted the curtain and saw the boy's cold eyes, I realized that this is Tokyo—a country full of death, and the situation of Xiaolang has never been optimistic. Pass.

……

It's like a different person.

When I entered the room, I saw him grabbing Hei Gang's arm, and Hei Gang was clamping his hand. He looked at me and Heigan, and obediently took the things in my hand as usual.

He went to change clothes, and we looked at his back, not knowing what to say.

"Is that... little wolf?"

"No."

I expected that with his carefulness, I would find out that I didn't know whether to be nervous or relieved, but it's better to know about danger than not to know about it. At least if he noticed it, he would be able to raise his vigilance a little bit.

Then, I tentatively asked:

"Was that the first time?"

"No, it happened before," he pondered. "Under the ruins of the Kingdom of Memory...it's like a different person."

"However, he himself does not seem to be conscious."

I am silent.Just now, even if it was just for a moment, the child's expression and even the temperament of the whole person were completely different from his original appearance, and it was as impressive as a nightmare in the eyes.

"It feels...the eyes are like ice."

This is the case now, and one can imagine how dangerous it will be when the seal is lifted.

So I thought, last night that dream just reminded me.It is precisely because I have witnessed so many tragedies, and watched dreams shattered again and again, so I should cherish the present.

Today's coyotes are dangerous.

Just because it was lost, it cannot be repeated.

"Master Hei, I have something to ask you."

So, the first time since we met, I solemnly asked Heigan to ask him to do nothing in the empty and simple room of the Metropolitan Government after the rain in Tokyo.

The rain has stopped, but the sky is still gloomy and dull, which seems to be more depressing than a sudden storm... In such an afternoon when the mountains and rain are about to come and the building is full of wind, I accompanied the young people who were traveling all the way on the journey, but there was no Thinking that this time, it will be the last journey.

……

"Keep an eye on Sakura~ Master Hei~!"

In what state of mind did you say this?Going out with Xiaolang and the people in the capital hall, sitting on the transportation in this country, I thought of the helplessness on his face when I just went out, and I couldn't help but want to laugh.Ask him in the usual playful way, but rather than exhorting him, it's more like adding fuel to the fire on purpose.

I want to see his unbearable expression, it will remind me of the little joys along the journey, and I will smile when I think of his angry appearance when there are only two people in the Night Demon Kingdom, which is very different from the black general in front of everyone. Can't help it.

But even so, at that time, he still followed me every step of the way, making jokes about my language barrier, but he always appeared in dangerous moments—just like now, when he came to a strange place, he was even more intuitive because of his sharp intuition. Never relaxing, the thick black sword eyebrows have been wrinkled in worry.

So, I wanted to make him feel at ease, so I deliberately teased him like this, watching him puff up, knowing that he wasn't really angry.

So this time, let me protect you.

……

So this afternoon, the young wolf and I went out hunting with the young people in the capital hall. Everyone shot down two huge mutants and returned with a full load, but at this time Mokona noticed the fluctuation—the feathers were indeed in the capital hall.

I remember that day, it took a lot of effort just to convince them.

Even if it is a dead city, there are still living people.As long as you know this, it is impossible to be careless when facing the water source that sustains life... But I know that no matter how difficult it is, the little wolf will get the feather no matter what, and this determination has never stopped along the way.

— No matter what angle you look at.I looked at his eyes that were as cold as a machine, and told Mokona to let him stay at home with Master Hei next time. The little guy didn't know how dangerous it was, so I could only lie to him because Master Hei was too much alone. The reason why I need someone to accompany me is because I am lonely; then, I wonder if that guy really feels a little uncomfortable when I am not around... Except that I am glad that I am quieter without me, because after all , he is so afraid of trouble.

……

The state of the little wolf makes me feel lucky that I am by his side, because if the power of magic causes a change, no matter how good Hei Gang is, it may be difficult to parry; but I still want to believe that he is still that kind and gentle boy, strong , Brave, only for the beloved girl can give everything so affectionate.

So... how could he bear to see her in danger.

When the big dark underground water hall was illuminated by the center, I admit that I also wanted to jump down, but how could it be faster than the boy who was in love with his lover... Waiting is such a painful thing, every second is like copper. The hammer hit the heart, and Sakura and Xiaolang were both underwater, and the anxiety in my heart became more and more intense. I comforted Mokona who was about to cry out of anxiety, so why didn't I support myself, and thought that I must be alone next time. Only when the little wolf comes out can the least number of people face the crisis.

However, blood rushed up from the bottom of the water so unexpectedly.

The people from the Metropolitan Hall who accompanied me waited beside the water, because they still have divine power underwater.In this way, I was also worried that my partner’s feelings were similar, and they didn’t make things difficult for me anymore, and they didn’t try to stop me; although I was still standing very close, I could already jump down to help the little wolf with my skills...

But I hesitated at that moment.

——Once the magic engraving is unsealed, it is irreversible. Even if the owner of the original seal uses the same method, it is almost impossible, let alone external force.

——The clone's body is connected to the seal, once the body is damaged, the seal will loosen in advance.

——The clone of Wuxin was originally made by Fei Wang to collect feathers. Once unsealed, the underwater danger is unpredictable.

It is impossible to stop the tragedy, the ending is doomed from the beginning, the dead cannot be resurrected, just like a broken heart cannot come back, no matter how hard you try, it will only be in vain.

……

But... he is a little wolf.

It is the boy who wholeheartedly guarded his lover for seven years, the one who made a wish with his cold body in his arms and was willing to give everything, the young man who has gone through ups and downs but remains steadfast...so kind that even the enemy can't bear to hit him hard, and so gentle that his eyes can't stand it. He can pinch out water, make a wish with the most important heart, and embark on a long and invisible journey. He is so brave that adults like us respect him sincerely. He just extends his helping hand slightly, and returns us with his most sincere heart. .

Even if it is a clone...he is him!

……

So at such a juncture, I have no reason to hesitate.

The moment I jumped into the water, I suddenly thought of Heigang, thinking that if it was him, I would definitely not have the slightest hesitation; I don’t know if it’s because of my weakness and hesitation that I missed the most critical moment—the sight of the eye It turned out to be the subdued Kamui, the one who had tied Master Hei once, and the young man who was walking with him all the way.

...but it has become a shadow without temperature.

Kamui said that he is a counterfeit with only a human appearance, I knew this from the beginning; the seal of the right eye has shown its original appearance, I think reason may clearly know the original owner of the heart, but I am reluctant to let go It was too thick to melt away, I hated myself for being powerless, knowing that it was a pointless resistance, but I still tried my best to activate the magic in my body, wanting to return my heart to him.

——Because those feelings belong to him.

Even though a seal was used to connect the heart of the main body, he still experienced the joys and sorrows along the way. The heart has changed since the moment it left the main body, and it no longer simply belongs to its former owner.

Nine Towers for seven years.

Make a wish for the one you love.

Embark on a journey that will never end.

Even if I forget, I still cherish her as always.

Learn swords with black steel.

care about us.

Experience every day, every bit with sincerity, store up memories, and walk step by step until you grow like this.

So, what is the difference between this young man I know and ordinary people?

Little wolf, you are you.

The shared memories never fade away, the one you love is still waiting for you to come back, so many concerns and longings belong only to you, so, so - how can you just leave like this?

How could you, discard that past like a broom.

……

The boy who used to have gentle eyes is now as cold as ice... But I can only tightly hold the heart that was abandoned by him, and watch him make his last wish.

——I don't hide, I don't use magic, so you come back, okay?

……

But no matter what, the little wolf couldn't come back.

Sure enough, everything went as expected, and it was all in vain.

The jaw was pinched vigorously, and in front of my eyes was the face of a boy who would love me just by looking at it; and it wasn't until the moment my cold fingers climbed onto my cheeks, and I heard my own violent heartbeat, that I finally realized how approaching death was.

Little wolf, I'm going to die, you come back, okay?