Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

Recently, there have been a lot of things that I wanted to do but were interrupted for some reason.

For example, the one who changed the itinerary half a month ago was resting after get off work, or the one who was persuaded to move away after a few rounds yesterday.

Flo's in a weird mood...somewhere between sad and upbeat.After a series of bizarre events yesterday, Mr. Sui behaved very strangely.He hardly spoke, and every now and then he would cast his eyes on himself for a long time, his eyes full of sadness and... Guilt? Flo couldn't understand.

Speaking of which, the situation in that room...is the reason why Mr. Sui became strange?

Flo: (...It's still early.)

Before dawn - earlier than Flo's usual morning schedule - Mr. Sui was out.He's quick and light, but Flo has a problem with being a light sleeper.

On the premise of not saying anything in advance, it is extremely rare for him to get up early, and its probability is no less than that of Sunrise West.Surprised by this, Flo hides the fact that he was awakened.

After hearing the sound of him opening the door to go out, Flo silently got up from the bed.

With nothing left to tidy up, he rinsed his mouth and hurriedly dressed to follow.

When seeing Sui come to the Demon King's Palace, where they work, Flo didn't even know whether he should sigh, when did he become enthusiastic about work.

Immediately, he saw Master Xus who had been waiting inside the door, and this emotion was swallowed into his stomach.

Flo: (They seem to be talking about something...)

(Ah, go in.)

From a distance, Master Xus glanced at him... I hope it's an illusion.

The original laboratory that had caught Flo's attention for a day was their final location.

After seeing them entering the room one after another, Flo waited for a while to make sure that they would not stick out, and then quietly opened an inconspicuous crack in the door.I can only see roughly, and the sound is not clear, which is barely enough.

The appearance inside is obviously different from the mess seen yesterday. I remember that after Master Xus sent him away yesterday, he said that he would stay and clean for a while.

After removing all the unnecessary things, the red and damaged patterns on the ground were finally clearly visible.

That pattern... I saw Mr. Sui use it three or two years ago.

In addition to the "spiritual power" system possessed by Mr. Xus, there is also a technique based on "blood" in this continent. This technique is relatively rare and was monopolized by several families at that time.

Mr. Sui is one of them, but he has defected.

Flo: (The ritual of "sacrificing" a living person... huh?)

(Who did Mr. Sui offer sacrifices to...)

(I just remember that the ritual didn't work at all.)

Sui: Master Xus.

What exactly do you want to say?

Xus: Strange, I thought it was you who had something to say.

He smiled, stretched out his hand, and stroked his wrist with the fingertips of the other hand.

Due to the positional relationship, Flo cannot see Mr. Sui's expression.A brief lingering silence seemed to suggest he was hesitating.

Xus: Do you... regret it?

Sui: Not really.

At least "I" think it's worth it, but he...

Xus: If you're bothered...

His eyes flicked to the eavesdropping Flo again, only for a moment.This is enough to prove Flo's exposure.

Xus: Wouldn't it be good to ask him himself?

Sui: I... don't dare, to be honest.

If you get a bad answer...

I don't know how to continue to face it.

Xus: You're actually scared too.

He smiled even more, and the speed of his speech slowed down slightly, but the meaning of persuasion was still strong in his words.

Xus: Blindly cringe and be happy to face...

Which do you think is better?

Sui: I understand what that means but...

Master Xus, don't you ever hesitate?

Xus: Well...

Have.

And even now, I may still be in a dilemma.

Sui: Then you have the nerve to lecture me.

The two looked at each other for a while, then laughed out loud.The difference is that one smiles lightly, while the other is full of bitterness.

Xus: Let's not talk about anything else.

Wake up so early, won't you be sleepy?

Sui: Yes.

...I didn't sleep much yesterday, otherwise I wouldn't wake up.

Xus: What about Flo?Does he suffer from sleepiness?

Sui: He's fine... his schedule is much more regular than mine.

I am quite envious of him... although I miss the past even more.

The "side effects" are really scary.

Master Xus was thoughtful.He pointed to a certain angle of the room, and told Sui to go over to have a look, while he walked towards the door, saying that it was almost time for him to get ready for a day's work.

Seeing him getting closer, Flo immediately fled to the stairs.However, Master Xus stepped out of the door with his front foot, and immediately picked up the speed with his back foot, and caught himself in a daze.

However, he didn't want to continue the topic just now.

Xus: Just in time, I want to get some boxes of white paper.

Let's go together before Sui notices?

There was no room for refusal, and it was as if Flo was being carried around by him.

This person's orders are endless, and when the chores are finally over, it's time to go to work.

Master Xus gave himself ten minutes to rest, and it turned out that he was not the type of heinous crime.