Seeing Ling's confused look, Su Mo thought she was asking for help.
So he took a step closer and spoke to Eriki.
"If it's just a monster, it's not a big deal. There are many monsters in the world, and you're not the weirdest among them. Don't feel guilty about it."
The concept that she is a monster is deeply ingrained in Eriki's mind, so Su Mo did not deny this idea directly, but told Eriki in a softer way that she was not without companions.
After hearing this, Eryi raised her head and looked at Su Mo.
The crimson hole was like a fragile gem. She stared at Su Mo doubtfully, as if she didn't expect that after she confessed, she would be comforted.
In her mind, the monster should be killed by the righteous Ultraman.
But now when faced with this little monster like herself, Ultraman not only didn't make a move, but his eyes were still so close, and she was a little overwhelmed by the closeness.
Ling's mother's eyes didn't look distant at all, as if she didn't understand what she was talking about.
How can there be people in the world who are not afraid of monsters?
Along with this question, Eriyi felt an unprecedented joy emerge from her heart, and along with the joy came an even more terrifying fear, which was the fear of losing something because it was too easy to obtain.
She was afraid that Su Mo and Ling didn't hear clearly, or didn't understand what she meant, so they misunderstood. This closeness was not given to her.
So, after a few seconds of silence, she mustered up the courage to face Su Mo and shook her head.
[It’s different, I’m a born monster and the world doesn’t like me]
When she wrote the last few words, she lowered her head, like a cat that had done something wrong.
But when she showed the note to Su Mo, she mustered up the courage to raise her head, staring into Su Mo's eyes with half fear and half expectation, like a vigilant kitten. Once she sensed something was wrong, she would
Escape.
Faced with Eriki in this state, Zero also realized that the next answer was very important to her, so she also looked at Su Mo and handed the answer to him.
Although he had always felt that Su Mo had a bad personality and liked to play tricks on him, Ling could only have 200% trust in him when it came to persuading people.
Faced with Eri Yi's confession, Su Mo pointed at Eri Yi's ice cream in Ling's hand.
"If you don't eat it, it will melt."
Eryi was stunned, not knowing why she suddenly mentioned this.
But Zero had already obediently handed her the ice cream. Eriki looked at the ice cream that was about to fall. After hesitating for a moment, she still held it in her hands and licked it in small mouthfuls. However, she did not forget the conversation just now.
, his crimson eyes were still staring at Su Mo.
"You said the world doesn't like you because everyone is afraid of you and wants to put you in a cage, right?"
Looking at Eriyi eating ice cream in small bites, Su Mo finally spoke.
Eriyi nodded.
She is the object of fear and awe from everyone, even her brother is afraid of her power.
From her perspective, she was rejected by the whole world, so every time she ran away from home, she would go back to her room, or prison, because she had nowhere else to go.
This is where the idea that the world doesn't like her comes from.
"I know a girl who is in a worse situation than you. If I have to say it, you can only be regarded as a little monster, and she is the big monster."
Looking directly into Eri Yi's eyes, Su Mo spoke with a serious face and an exceptionally soft tone.
"The situation on your side is that people are afraid of you and want to take advantage of you but don't dare to get close. But on her side, people want to kill her. She must pretend to survive."
"Your brother may be scared when facing you, but he will still take care of you. But if your brother sees her, he will definitely try to kill her without saying a word."
"If you use your words, the world just doesn't like you and wants to lock you in a cage. But on her side, the world is her enemy, and almost everyone wants to kill her."
Hearing Su Mo's story, Ling's heart moved and he immediately understood who Su Mo was talking about.
Eriyi also widened her eyes, obviously moved by the girl Su Mo told about.
For a moment, she even forgot about her own affairs, and immediately wrote on the note with Zero's help.
【Then what?】
What happened to the girl who was very similar to herself, and even in a more pitiable situation than herself?
"Nothing happened. She is living a happy life now. She has family, friends, allies and enemies. She is going to meet up with her friends in a few days."
Su Mo shook his head and gave a very ordinary ending.
But to Eri Yi, this ending sounded like a fairy tale, so beautiful that it was unbelievable.
[Family? Friends? Isn’t she a monster? 】
Eriyi looked at Su Mo in confusion.
Why can monsters possess these things? Aren't these treasures that only others can possess?
"Who says monsters can't have these?"
Su Mo asked back.
"And, in the eyes of people who like her, she may not be a monster."
Having said this, he reached out and touched the top of Eli Yi's head.
"So, don't easily say that you are a monster, and don't easily say that the world doesn't like you."
"The world is so big, there will always be people who like you. If someone likes you, you are no longer a monster. If you haven't met someone who likes you before, maybe it's just that the time has not arrived. Just like the ice cream in your hand, there will always be someone who likes you.
It will melt in a day, so you don’t have to hesitate at this time, just eat it in one bite.”
Hearing this, Eryi was a little confused and a little happy.
She didn't fully understand what Su Mo meant, nor did she understand why the big monster could gain family and friends, but she could understand Su Mo's attitude.
Su Mo fully accepted himself after fully knowing that he was a monster. There was no smell of fear in him.
In addition to joy, I thought that the girl in the story had never questioned Su Mo's pear clothes, and she raised the book with rare caution to confirm.
【Is what Ultraman said true? 】
Is there really a monster that can not be destroyed and obtain things that are unimaginable?
"of course it's true."
Su Mo smiled.
"Her name is Xia Mi. You can call her Sister Xia Mi. I will introduce you to her after a while."
Su Mo's words are still very credible here in Eryi.
After hearing his assurance, Eriyi's eyes suddenly shone with great brilliance.
She ate the remaining ice cream in a few mouthfuls. At this time, she couldn't care less about the coolness that could freeze her tongue, and immediately wrote and drew on the note.
[Sister Xia Mi...is Ultraman’s friend?]
She held up the note high and looked at Su Mo eagerly, as if she wanted to confirm something.
"Yes."
Su Mo nodded.
Eri Yi's eyes were even brighter. She raised the small book again and looked at Su Mo expectantly.
【Ultraman likes Sister Xia Mi? 】
She seemed to want to confirm something, to ask if monsters were really acceptable.
So "like" here does not involve the love between men and women, but a broader acceptance.
However, such questions still made Su Mo choke.
Is this guy an assassin specially arranged by Xia Mi?
If she denies it at this time, all the words she just said will be in vain, and it will be difficult for Eriri to believe that monsters can be liked by others.
Even if we try to make amends later, it will probably be difficult to convince Eriyi again.
So after hesitating for a while, Su Mo looked directly at Eryi's clear eyes and nodded.
"Although I wouldn't say that to her personally, if it was Eriki asking, yes."
He has paid a lot for Eriyi's mental health.
Zero's eyes flashed on the side, and he quietly stuffed the pressed cell phone back.
After hearing Su Mo's affirmative answer, Eryi held the notebook in her hand and quickly wrote a sentence.
It took less than three seconds to write this sentence, but by the time she made up her mind to show it to the two of them, three minutes had passed.
【Can I also have friends?】
She looked at Su Mo carefully.
"Of course, aren't we your friends?"
Su Mo nodded.
Eriyi lowered her gaze and looked at Zero cautiously.
Zero also nodded.
Hui Liyi lowered her head and finished writing on two pieces of paper in a short time.
【Then...Ultraman will also like me?】
She looked at Su Mo eagerly, as if begging for something.
If what Ultraman said is true, monsters can also have family and friends, and can also be liked by people.
Then can I be liked by my friends?
"certainly."
Su Mo nodded.
The love Eri needs is very pure, so he answers easily.
Who wouldn’t like such a cute little monster?
Eriyi turned to look at Zero.
【Zero’s mother will also like me?】
She confirmed again.
Although under Rei's guidance, Eri usually knew to call her Sister Rei, but in her heart, Eri actually agreed more with the title of Rei's mother, so she often used the original title when she was emotional.
At this time, Zero will naturally not care about these detailed names.
Facing Eriyi's desire, her face froze and she was a little at a loss.
Even the frozen queen cannot refuse when faced with such pure desire.
She signed a contract with Lu Mingze and understood that only useful people can be needed, and only those who are needed can stay until the end.
Ke Hui Li Yi doesn't need her to be useful, what Hui Li Yi needs is her likes.
This was an extremely important confirmation for Eri, but it was not an easy answer for Zero.
In terms of emotions, Zero is not much more mature than Eriki. She is just used to using a mask to refuse everything. Once she encounters a situation that the mask cannot handle, she is actually as clumsy as Eriki.
It is really difficult for this iceberg queen to ask her to take the initiative to express her feelings.
"..."
At a loss, Ling raised his eyes, wanting to seek help from Su Mo.
At this moment, she suddenly felt her shoulders sink, two warm palms pressed her petite shoulders, and a familiar breath stood behind her.
"There is no need to worry, just say what you think in your heart. This is not a contract or a promise. There is no need for any pressure."
Su Mo reminded Ling in a low voice.
Ling was slightly startled.
Yes, Eriyi was just asking, not asking for anything or restricting anything.
She doesn't need any other commitments, nor does she need to be useful to her. She just needs to tell her the truth at this moment, and there shouldn't be any pressure.
As for my true thoughts...
"Yes, Eri Yi is my friend, and I will also like Eri Yi."
Looking at Eriki's expectant eyes, the Iceberg Queen said this in a tone that could not have been colder.
This is not because of indifference, but because she can only suppress her emotions with such a voice at this time.
For Eriki, such a bold inquiry can be said to have broken through all the timid courage in the past, but for Zero, this answer was the first time in more than ten years that he took the initiative to break the iceberg, and it had a huge impact on her.
The impact that Yayu Eriyi received.
And after Zero's words fell to the ground.
"Crack!"
All the pen and paper in Eriyi's hand immediately fell down, and her hand dropped slightly.
Unreal happiness and confusion washed over her mind. She never thought that one day she would be liked by others. She was not a monster, but the biggest treasure in the world.
After being at a loss for dozens of seconds, she raised her hand again and mustered up the courage to approach Su Mo and Ling.
She stood up from the chair, then opened her arms slightly, wrapping Ling and Su Mo in them bit by bit, and then hugged them tightly bit by bit.
Neither Su Mo nor Zero refused this hug, which was very important to Eri Yi.
The petite Zero was sandwiched in the middle like a sandwich biscuit, but Eriki didn't notice this. She just hugged the two people in front of her tightly.
The crimson-eyed child reflected the two figures, like a giant dragon guarding its most important treasure, and like a newborn bird seeing the world clearly for the first time.