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Walking in the dense fog at night with a lantern in hand, the laughter of the survivors in the manor gradually disappeared.Leaving the lively atmosphere, the empty world is extraordinarily quiet, and the cold wind blows at night, making people calm down a little.

I walked on the invisible road with a subtle joy, although the lantern in my hand tried to shine brightly, and the range of illumination in the dense fog was very limited.But I've never been afraid of the dark... Years ago, I walked home alone on the night path through the woods.From time to time, I could hear the sound of crows flapping their wings, and the bright eyes of owls reflected the moonlight among the branches. I knew they were watching me, watching me on behalf of Satan. Don't feel anxious or panicky.

...But I'm not drunk yet, and I can't deceive myself with distant memories and dreams.All the memories are still there, the expression of my mother when she left is so clearly engraved in my mind, including those little emotions, I know very well that I will never go home again.Since my mother passed away, even if I could return to that land, everything was meaningless.The two most special people in the world to me, one went to hell and the other disappeared, as if they took away all my concerns.I am like that ghost that does not blend in the world, wandering around, only being pushed forward by fate.No matter what I've been through, whoever I've met, there are only memories left in the blink of an eye, and I can't hold on to anything except to remember... Maybe I'll get tired of it sooner or later, maybe I'm already tired of it, who knows?

The surrounding thick fog billowed in the wind, but it never dissipated. There were some strange sounds from the depths of the thick fog from time to time, as if some unknown creature had passed by.I walked in a daze, maybe I drank a little wine, and my emotions became turbulent. After the short-term joy passed, my heart gradually became empty, and then the coldness invaded bit by bit... How terrible, I think back to the person I found today, who died quietly and disappeared without a sound. In this manor, no one would care.The party can still be held happily, no one will say a word, even my neighbors will forget... If it was me... My heart beat a few times suddenly, causing panic, how terrible, if It's me, so there's really no trace at all, right?

How scared I was, even though I knew the perfumer's memory was not good, the dazed look still defeated my sense of security.People's memories are time-sensitive, and they will be forgotten without knowing it. Even I can't avoid it... But how can I forget?

Clinging to the lantern with my fingers, in the claustrophobic fog where I was alone, the fear suppressed by a few glasses of champagne slowly rose like a tide. I could force a smile in front of anyone, but I couldn’t fool myself alone. The darkness like ink and the cry of crows could not calm me down.I covered my face, the corners of my eyes were dry and astringent, sadness seemed to pour out of it, I opened my mouth, but I could only utter ravings that were on the verge of breaking:

"……I want to see you."

"Joseph, I want to see you."

"...I didn't mean to scare her."

...Of course, how could it be intentional?Obviously it was intentional~

Joseph looked up, and saw the slender supervisor raised his hand to his forehead, hooked the corners of his mouth on his unmasked face, and quickly pressed it down again.Joseph said slowly: "So, what made Mr. Jack, who has always been a gentleman, play a prank on a girl at night and scare her to tears?"

A look of embarrassment appeared on Jack's face.

"She's a well-bred girl, she won't go out to date people at night, how did you trick her out?"

"I, Jack, make an appointment with someone. Do I still need to cheat?" Jack twitched his mouth, emphasizing the word "education", definitely mocking him, right?" As long as I hook my fingers, there will be a lot of people rushing forward," he said slowly, hooking the corners of his mouth: "No woman can refuse me yet. "

"Besides, little Beth Fenli came out as soon as she saw the flowers I sent. It seems that someone is not attractive enough~" There was a bit of provocation in his voice, and he was a little curious about what this usually indifferent colleague would do. what a reaction.

Joseph gave him a serious look, without any emotion, but it made people feel cold for no reason.Jack waited for a while, and when he was about to be disappointed, he suddenly showed a smile, a cold smile without any warmth, like a statue curling up the corners of his mouth, and the beauty gave people a feeling of horror: "Mr. It’s a good thing to have confidence.”

He pulled the scarf unhurriedly: "After all, I also want to be considerate of the old seniors, so I can't hit their fragile hearts anymore."

Jack's face sank, and the sharp finger blades collided and made a crisp sound: "Did no one tell you to respect your predecessors?"

A western knife also appeared in Joseph's hand: "Do you want to fight?"

The two looked at each other coldly, and Joseph slowly raised the tip of the knife: "I'm in a hurry."

Jack paused for a moment, but still retreated. After all, what happened tonight was his fault, but he still couldn't help but sneered: "Tsk, it really hurts the reputation of the dignified supervisor to be involved with the survivors. "

Especially since he had also heard the story about the ferret, seeing someone felt like he was looking at a fool.

"Prestige?" Joseph stopped, showing an inexplicable smile, put away the knife and walked out.

Every time a girl is frightened, she likes to run around like a bunny.He was frightened once by those monsters summoned by Jack, but he didn't show up in the manor, so he probably went the other two ways.

Joseph finally found her in Lakeview Village, in a dark night barely lit by the glimmer of the aurora.The brackish sea breeze blows the swaying sea water, and the sky in the distance seems to be connected with the sea.The girl was sitting on a boat stranded on the beach, her black hair lifted by the evening wind seemed to melt into the night.

She was wearing an elegant and generous dress with a short tail. Although those noble ladies in Joseph's memory always wore whalebone skirts that stretched the floor, those dresses were obviously inappropriate in Odiris Manor.She was already weak, so she simply threw away those restraints, but a person's self-cultivation and bearing would not disappear because of the reduction of gorgeous decorations.There is no need for too complicated embellishments, and the aristocratic temperament is not reduced.

Those violet-like eyes are lightly closed, and the long eyelashes are like black butterflies flapping their wings lightly. The black tear mole under the corner of the eyes sets off the overly fair little face, giving people an inexplicable feeling. The feeling is like a half-open poppy, and the slightly blooming petals seem to lead you to explore.

She was praying with her eyes closed, clasped her hands in front of her chest, like a devout believer——Jack said she was frightened and cried, and Joseph still remembered the girl crying that time...

Make him goofy.

Joseph remembered that she seemed to be a believer in the gods, but when she grew up like this, it was always easy to attract some dark covets.He moved his fingertips slightly, thinking casually, if the gods really blessed him, why would he end up in the manor?

Hearing the sound, she opened her eyes and stopped praying. Somewhat caught off guard, she put a hand on her chest, looked over in surprise, and saw him slightly taken aback: "Joseph?"

"How did you get here?"

"... something unexpected happened."

She said slowly: "I received a flower... I wanted to find you, but it was too late, and it was too disturbing."

Joseph was silent for a moment, keenly aware of the faint emotion that the girl tried to hide from the few words: "Of course you can come to me anytime," he said slowly, and stretched out his hand to her: "I am very welcome."

She put her hand on his palm subconsciously, and Joseph smiled with satisfaction: "No matter when, I hope you will think of me first."

The girl's hand paused slightly, and she lowered her head shyly.

Although Hujing Village is relatively dark, the scenery is quiet and beautiful. There are turbulent blue seas, green forests, and some fires placed in the open space have not yet been burned out, and the bright fires illuminate the land in front of them.The aurora is like a long strip, dazzling in the dark sky, stretching into the distance, and gradually turning into a faint mist.The mysterious and dreamy glow fell into his eyes, as if it could fascinate people. The girl quietly leaned against her side and knocked on the side, so that Joseph understood the whole thing tonight.

Death has always been with survivors, and only a small number of outstanding people can get a chance to breathe. More people came to Odiris Manor and died soon.Whether you die in the game or in the manor, the ending is not very good.The regulators never cared about this, and even took killing for pleasure. Perhaps because of their different positions, there was no way to empathize with them.

"Since I chose to come here, and I don't have the ability to bear the price, I can only die."

He looked at her. The girl was always wearing high-necked clothes, and she refused to expose her fragile neck to the air. Her pale and fragile skin was hidden under layers of lace, which was untouchable.

There was a glimmer of darkness in the blue eyes, the girl didn't notice it, and looked forward with some disappointment:

"This disappearance is far more terrifying than death."

"Everyone will forget, come here, and be forgotten by the world."

"Tonight was originally a friend's birthday party. She is very popular, and everyone is celebrating her." She said slowly: "But... today's happiness may be just a fleeting moment, no matter how lively it is, it will disappear."

"When I watched everyone celebrate, I couldn't help thinking, with so many people, how many will survive in the end? How many people will disappear?"

"...Will I disappear too?"

She looked confused and disturbed.

"No, you will share eternity with me."

"Eternity?" She murmured the word, "...but whose eternity is it?"

Joseph was silent for a while: "You are drunk." He could smell a faint smell of alcohol, and reached out to stroke the black hair on her forehead: "Alcohol can't bring real happiness to people, it can only awaken the pain in the heart .”

"...But I only drank a little." She said softly, and grabbed his sleeve: "I'm not drunk."

"It's just a little sad." She turned her head and buried her face in his shoulder: "...can you hug me?"

Joseph embraced her, hugged her soft and soft body, the girl's pleasant smell lingered faintly at the tip of his nose, his fingertips stroked the raven hair, and rubbed the back of her neck.Through the thin fabric, she trembled slightly and leaned even tighter.Looking down, you can see the small and soft earlobes half covered by the black hair.

There was never a reason to let go of the prey that came to his door, he clasped her waist, and held her in his arms forcefully but tenderly.

The girl is very sensitive to emotions, even though he lightened his strength, he still moved undetectably.Like a small animal, it has a natural sense of crisis, and is extremely vigilant, and will be startled away if it is not careful.

――How can I catch her?

He looked down at the black hair at his fingertips, and with a slight movement, he wrapped it around and held it.

"I have already let go of the shackles of the world, but I never object to establishing new ties. Whether the world forgets me or not, I am 'eternal'."

"Time can slowly erase all imprints, and I can also engrave them again."

"If fear is forgotten, try to leave your mark."

He said slowly, took out a delicate small box, opened it and tied the bracelet inside to her hand, his movements were serious and natural.

"Hope this makes you a little happier."

"what is this?"

"Token." He stared at her for a moment, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and his long eyelashes covered his blue eyes, concealing his emotions: "When lovers make love, they always like to exchange tokens with each other. Whether it's out of emotion or etiquette - I should have exchanged family crests with you, but here, the secular identity has little meaning, and what I want to give you is a token that is completely mine."

With her purple eyes open, she stared blankly at the bracelet on her wrist. The rubies dotted on it set off her white wrist, as bright as fresh blood about to drip.

After hearing his words, her face flushed suddenly, with touching shyness, her slender eyelashes fluttered, met his gaze, and avoided it as if she had been scalded.

"Why ruby?...I thought it would be blue." She couldn't help but glanced at him, changed the subject clumsily, and added in a low voice, "...blue like your eyes."

Joseph chuckled, glanced at the ruby ​​on the bracelet, the meaning was unknown: "That's garnet."

He held her hand tightly, grasped the soft and slender fingers, and dismissed this question lightly.

He put that hand on his lips and kissed his fingertips lightly: "So, are you willing to be my lover?"

Joseph raised his eyelids, his eyes were dim like a beautiful clear sky, as if reflecting the aurora in the night sky.He watched her quietly, as if he didn't feel the slight tremor from his fingertips.

The girl subconsciously straightened her back, and the blush on her face had not faded away, but it was burning red because of his actions, and Bai Yingying's earlobes were also stained red.

She seemed to be stunned, staring into his eyes, her red lips parted slightly.I was stunned for a while, like a butterfly flapping its wings, and the long eyelashes trembled slightly, and then whispered:

"...of course I am willing."

As soon as the words came out, he lowered his head shyly.

The corners of Joseph's lips curled up slightly, and he kissed her hair lightly, then recited softly in her ear, with a gentle and inexplicable meaning:

"UndwenndulangeineinenAbgrundblickst,blicktderAbgrundauchindichhinein."

"Only you and my love will last forever."

The author has something to say: Note: UndwenndulangeineinenAbgrundblickst, blicktderAbgrundauchindichhinein. This is German, which means... well, I won’t translate it, you can check it out :)

In the previous chapter, the answer was revealed. It was Jack who sent the flowers, because Joseph had pulled out the thorns from the flowers he sent once, and Jack didn’t pull out the thorns so carefully~ As for William...William didn’t know if sending flowers was good Good≧﹏≦

What are the highlights of this chapter?The reminder is three words, it is still a test of your carefulness~