The sky was illuminated by colorful fireworks. Sometimes they were blooming flowers, sometimes they were falling snowflakes; sometimes they were ripples that gradually spread in all directions, and sometimes they simply turned into squirrels, rabbits or birds.
, allowing these tiny creatures to touch the starry sky at such a close distance for the first time in their lives.
The goblins sang and danced around the bonfire. The magic herbs, which didn't like flames but liked to join in the fun, cheered from a cautious distance. After the empty plates that had been licked clean were brought down, new ones were quickly added.
Food appears on the table, oak wine barrel
The wine gurgled out like streams, forming sweet lakes on the grass, but they would never reach the bottom. It was as if they were all endowed with magical powers. Clean plates would replenish their own food, and empty plates would replenish themselves.
The wine barrel will also fill itself with fine wine.
The banquet gradually reached its climax, but the grand and lively scene still lacked some gorgeous embellishments, so Alice, who had a bad encounter with Themis in the heaven, finally remembered her original purpose and angrily left Ringer.
They snatched away the wooden box containing the fireworks, then took a few people who loved to join in the fun - Semi, Leticia, Lamb and Little Sun - to the edge of the primrose field and started shooting fireworks into the night sky.
They seem to regard this as an interesting game, or a competition. From a distance, they can be heard showing off to each other who can launch the fireworks higher, farther, and louder, and there is also a certain sound mixed in.
A little bat angrily accused Alice of cheating. Although I don’t know how a genius player cheats on things like setting off fireworks, it is in line with her nature, so everyone can only sigh that she is really a guy with no bottom line.
Ringer sat on a small hill, quietly enjoying the fireworks show at night. The fireworks always bloomed in an instant, and the extinguishing was so sudden. The flickering light fell in the eyes of the young man.
, flickering on and off, it looks like there are many stars twinkling inside at the same time. On his left and right sides
, the pink-haired girl and the silver-haired girl were still competing at first, and you and I were tit for tat, but when the crackling of fireworks continued to come, they gradually calmed down and learned to raise their heads like Ringer and use or
With curious or shocked eyes, they stared at this scene that was unique in their memories.
Metien knew about fireworks and had seen similar descriptions in books, but the night sky in Linwell City was always covered with dust and haze, and few people wanted to celebrate with fireworks, so this was her first time to enjoy a fireworks show.
, was curious about this; Themis of Heaven extended her gaze to the two ancient universes, and witnessed scenes that were miraculous to mortals, but she didn’t know about fireworks, so it was her first time to enjoy a fireworks show.
I felt deeply shocked by this.
Curiosity comes from life's tracing back to all the familiar things in memory, and they are searching for themselves in the blood of past lives; while the sense of shock comes from a wonderful concept that is unimaginable, no matter how small, how humble, or how small it is.
It's not worth mentioning, as long as it never leaves any trace in your life, it will always surprise you.
Therefore, when ordinary people listen to the admonitions of the elders, they can't help but imagine what the mountains, cliffs and oceans they are talking about are. It is not until they witness it with their own eyes that they suddenly realize it and feel proud that they have known them through another way.
This is the known unknown; therefore, mortals are exploring
In this vast world, you have to give a name to everything you see, until you dig out a small insect you have never seen before from the soil. Even if you can kill it with a slight twist, you will still find something.
I feel a kind of fear, trembling and awe of the power of God from the bottom of my heart, which is a knowable and unknown thing.
The known, the knowable, and the unknown, together constitute everything in our universe.
However, in the end, the lyrical or philosophical words could not compare with the unanimous praise of the two little girls——
"What a nice view."
This means that when life faces a known unknown or a knowable unknown, their emotional expression far exceeds their ability to think rationally.
After realizing that they had said the same thing to each other, Metien and Themis of Heaven turned around at the same time and glared at each other. The young man caught in the middle couldn't help laughing.
"You should become good friends." He said.
This is not an unfounded conjecture, nor is it some unrealistic expectation, but a judgment based on a deep understanding of both parties. After all, the pair are close in age (at least in appearance) and have similar personalities (at least
They both have a side that refuses to admit defeat), and even girls whose life experiences are so similar (they both lost the most important person in their lives), it is natural that they will become very good friends. Many young people have seen
In fairy tales and picture books, the story develops naturally.
"If there really is such a day." Themis of Heaven said expressionlessly.
"Either we are dreaming, or you are dreaming, Ringer." Metien looked at his brother with sympathy.
Well, what's not mentioned in the story is that they can also become a pair of rivals as a matter of course.
After the young man realized this, he smiled helplessly.
"Okay, I won't ask you to become very good friends." He readjusted his statement, and while speaking, he stretched out two hands and touched the heads of the two little girls respectively, stroking them gently.
Satin that is smoother than starlight. Medien narrowed his eyes in comfort.
The eyes were like an otter enjoying the sunbathing comfortably; Themis of Heaven struggled a little at first and seemed a little uncomfortable, but after seeing Meridian's expression, she seemed to be aroused by some strange emotion.
With such a sense of competition, I silently endured that strange feeling.
The young man seemed not to notice their respective reactions, still looking up to watch the fireworks in the night sky, and said softly: "But tonight is the time to say goodbye, and tomorrow we will go our separate ways. A pair of people who are about to separate.
, even if they are just strangers, they will wish each other friendly, not to mention that you are not that strange, right?"
In fact, their relationship is much closer than others think.
After all, one is the last descendant of the goddess, with the same appearance and the same name as her; the other is the key left by the goddess, who has entrusted all her wishes and hopes. If the story has not deceived people, then in the past,
During this long period of time, the world of heaven
In addition to secretly observing the direction of world civilization and paying attention to the actions of the Witch Association, Misi should also be monitoring the whereabouts of the Golden Apple all the time, right? Her familiarity with her began when the Mirror Star was born. Why?
Now it shows an obvious hostility?
The same is true for Metien. She is always so warm and friendly and can make friends with anyone. Even Bemin, the younger sister of the three Photon Elf sisters she met in the Evangelical Academy, hates humans so much, and she didn’t say anything.
Why are you so keen on competing with Themis of Heaven today despite even saying bad things about her? You can't really think that she wants to steal your brother, right?
The young man thought about it and felt that the real reason should be related to the goddess. Before the goddess fell asleep, she left only the golden apple as the last proof of her existence. Therefore, for Themis of the heaven who relied heavily on her, the golden apple
The apple is not the continuation of wishes and hopes, but a symbol of the goddess’ eternal sleep.
Whenever I see her, I will think of that painful and helpless scene; and the same is naturally true for Medien, because the news of the goddess falling into eternal sleep was brought by Themis in the heaven. In the eyes of the pink-haired little girl, could the other party be just like that?
Aren't messengers who bring bad news just sitting on the tombstone of the deceased like a crow announcing a funeral?
Both parties know that their ideas are prejudices, but they are unable to change - or unwilling to change. After all, girls of their age are equally stubborn and stubborn.
In order for them to temporarily reach a truce agreement, someone with enough weight must speak out.
That person could be St. Shalia, or of course it could be Ringo.
"Since Ringer said so," Metien snorted twice, and first let go of his reserve: "Then I will be friends with you for the time being. Well, it is temporary, and it will last until we leave."
"Since Mr. Ringer said so," Themis of Heaven's little face tightened, and she put her hands on her thighs obediently: "Then it's not impossible for me to be friends with you for the time being, but this dress is for me.
I won’t pay it back.”
"you--"
Metien raised her eyebrows and was about to retort, but suddenly she saw her brother shaking his head gently towards her. She immediately gave up the idea of quarreling. She just turned her head away, folded her hands, and snorted angrily: "Whatever you want,
Anyway, I don’t lack this piece of clothing!”
But the young man was not just taking sides. He looked at Themis of the Heaven and shook his head at her as well. The silver-haired girl was startled for a moment. After she realized what she was doing, she lowered her head aggrievedly and rubbed the soft corners of her clothes with both hands.
The upper and lower lips collided slightly, and the sound that came out was inaudible: "Yes, I'm sorry, I just, just..."
It’s just that I really lack this piece of clothing.
For Metien, she can give something to others casually, but for her, it is necessary to be pitiful enough, aggrieved enough and lonely enough to get a trace of mercy from others. She does not
She was willing to admit that she didn't want to show her timidity in front of this girl who was very similar to her in every aspect, so she didn't appreciate it. But for Ringer, she couldn't have that stubborn emotion. To be precise, she was vaguely afraid of this.
young people.
Another meaning of fear is yearning and longing.
Medien was angry because the olive branch she extended was not accepted, and Themis in Heaven was aggrieved because she was ashamed to express her true feelings. For a while, the two little girls competed until the end, but they were the only ones injured.
In this regard, Ringer's method of comforting them was——
"Lie down."
The young man said, and at the same time led by example, his body slowly fell backwards, lying on the soft grass. In the grass rustled by the wind, there was an unknown small yellow flower blooming. When they were soft,
When the petals brushed against the young man's cheeks and the tip of his nose, he smelled a tranquil and light fragrance, so he repeated to the girls beside him: "You guys should also lie down."
This somewhat inexplicable invitation made both Medien and Themis of Heaven forget about their previous conflict, and looked at each other in confusion. But the little pink-haired girl was used to obeying her brother's words, so she quickly took action after hesitating.
Naturally, Themis of Heaven would not allow it.
Xu himself lost to his old enemy. The two of them, one on the left and the other on the right, lay down next to Linge, pillowing their heads on the soft grass and entrusting their backs to the warm grass. At the same time, they also looked at the stars in the sky and the
The bright fireworks are all contained in his tiny eyes.
"Wow!"
The two of them opened their mouths in unison. From this angle, the fireworks that were originally far away and untouchable seemed to be closer, and even gave people the illusion of being in it. Every spark bloomed in the quiet night.
Then withered, they all seemed to
You can feel its temperature, hear its heartbeat, and even see them gradually reborn from the falling ashes, just like real flowers, which wither in winter and bloom again in spring, stretching out their stems and branches.
, forming buds and unfolding new stamens...
Metien couldn't help but reach out, wanting to catch one of the sparks and experience its mood during the brief moment it existed in the world. Themis in the heavens did not act so emotionally, but her eyes were still radiant.
Yiyi seems to be able to convey some kind of exciting emotion.
"Individuals, civilization, the world, destiny... everything we know is the same as the fireworks we see in front of us. As long as we change the angle slightly, we can see many wonderful scenery." Lin Ge rested his hands on his head and showed a rare expression.
With a free and casual image, he chuckled: "Of course, those who set off fireworks are indispensable."
The sound of Alice shouting again came from the distance, mixed with Leticia's scolding, Little Sun's cheers, Semi's shouting and the bleating of the lamb, and the hills actually became quiet.
The two little girls fell silent and looked at the night silently. After a while, a deep voice came from Ringer's right hand side, accompanied by an unskilled apology: "Yes... I'm sorry."
The sound dispersed lightly in the wind and was covered up by the crackle of fireworks. There was another silence on Ringer's left side, and then someone responded softly: "Thank you."
"What?" Themis of Heaven blinked blankly: "Why...thank you?"
Metien laughed: "Linger told me. He said that when you want to say sorry, just say thank you instead."
If Themis in Heaven has enlightenment, is this some kind of special emotion among humans? She is not sure, but since it was said by the young man, there must be some truth to it, so the girl changed her statement obediently: "Then
I also... thank you."
Her thank you was as unskilled as her apology. After a half-second pause, she added: "And, thank you, Mr. Ringer."