"You are rigid, negative and don't pay attention to etiquette, which always annoys me...sometimes you are very impulsive and even get angry at irrelevant people, but...occasionally you can say something heart-warming."
Words of admiration."
Manda declared before leaving me:
"This is probably the impression you gave me."
...
I arrived near the west city gate and met Xue who had been waiting for me for a long time - she turned into a paper crane.
Later, under the cover of Beilin, we passed numerous inspections.
Looking back at the city wall, I suddenly realized:
We are finally leaving this "city of sharp blades".
Due to the rush of time, it seems that there are still many things that have not yet been settled. However, I think most farewells end in a hurry like this. It is normal and there is nothing worth sighing about.
It's not like going to the battlefield.
"...Don't worry. Among the coalition forces, there are quite a few people who are truly loyal to the three former empires. If the news leaks, the coalition forces will undoubtedly be the first to suffer, so they will never dare to take risks."
I heard Beilin talking to Xue on the side.
Although I didn't intend to interrupt, Belin walked over decisively as soon as she noticed my gaze.
"I have to go back."
"good."
Looking at Belin's young and energetic expression, I couldn't help but wonder again whether she was really a divine executive.
That's all, no matter what, as long as you can escape from all this absurdity as soon as possible.
"Let me give you a suggestion: Get rid of the habit of being easily shaken. If you have made a complete plan, you don't need to pay attention to anyone's opinions."
"..."
"With all due respect, when faced with the same problem, people often have their own explanations. Each explanation is the result of careful consideration. Each explanation sounds reasonable, but if you want to completely solve this problem, you can only
On your own."
At the time, I didn't understand why Belin told me this. Maybe it was because she was worried that I might do something stupid in the future, so she warned me in advance.
"Other people's opinions are valuable, but they come from others after all. Their appearance has nothing to do with you, and it will undoubtedly not perfectly suit your purpose... How can you be so lucky!"
"Is this considered an opinion?"
"What do you think?"
"..."
"Again, you can only rely on yourself."
Beilin rubbed the cigarette butt that had already been extinguished and was silent for a while.
"...Also, I'm sorry about your friend."
"Well, thank you."
"... I hope my judgment is correct - don't cause me any trouble, and I hope we never meet again."
...
Walking on the path that was as clean as if it had just been swept, I felt the breath of spring so strong for the first time.
The breeze blows on your face, bringing with it the sound of swaying branches and the echo of the whispers of birds. The trees in the distance seem to have new green buds, outlining a quiet and vibrant picture. They accompany the breathing of every inch of the land.
, embedded between the sky and white clouds.
The snow began to melt gradually under the warm sunshine.
But Miss Xue beside me is safe and sound.
"Does the snow melt in spring..."
"What?"
"Nothing. Do you want to take a carriage?"
In front is the waiting room for the public carriage to Summerbill.
"No, just in case."
Snow's answer was decisive.
"Okay. By the way...are you going to keep looking like this?"
I glanced at the snow.
The paper crane "played" by this guy not only looks the same, but also sounds exactly the same as in his memory.
"Well, otherwise there would be a risk of being recognized. In other words, at that time, I somehow forgot the appearance of other suitable people, so..."
"Well, it's obvious that the demonic fall has ended, how can you still use the ability to fix a mate?"
"I am not sure."
When I was packing my luggage last night, I accidentally left the "flamingo" in the closet. Fortunately, Xue found it before going out.
In order to thank Xue, and because she seemed to have a lot of interest in "Red Crane", I allowed Xue to read part of the memory stored in "Red Crane".
It's not a big deal, after all Xue has told me about her past.
"You seem hesitant to speak. What do you want to say? In other words, if you like me as I am now, I will be happy to-"
"That's not necessary. I don't want you to hide your true self for me."
"Thanks."
Xue quickened her pace and walked to me, turned around and looked at me.
"Forgive me for being conceited, but I think you probably need 'my current self' to do this..."
Immediately afterwards, a familiar Qianzhihe smile that was the same as in his memory came into view.
Then "Thousand Paper Cranes" hugged me and said in a slightly excited voice:
"You really did it...! You are indeed a lonely old man."
"......you......"
I was shocked and tried hard to speak but couldn't say a word.
Why? It was obviously fake...I actually took it seriously?
It would be great if it were true.
Maybe I am secretly looking forward to such a scene.
——When I wake up one day, I will meet an old friend. The other person will make fun of me happily and say that the previous sufferings were just a dream, and all I need to do is go to the street and gently call out what I cherish.
You can meet them again by picking their names.
Yes, it would be great if it were true.
Tears seemed ready to burst out of my eyes at any time, and I had to raise my face and close my eyes tightly.
As expected of a lonely old man, he can gain great satisfaction just by deceiving himself and others.
Could it be that this is the 1% possibility?
Xue still didn't want to let me go, her shoulders were shaking slightly.
The bell rang again in the distance.
Whether it is or not, at least one thing is certain:
Spring is coming.
...
"Do you know anyone in Summerbill?"
"No, it would be better to say that I know almost nothing about the situation there."
"Then why did you...?"
"There is no choice. The environment in Odeyaba is too depressing, and Tecloo in the south is not suitable for people like me who can't catch three small fish in a whole day, let alone the distant, sacred Matiti~
~"
I stared at the bonfire in front of me and explained casually.
"Furthermore, I think I need to know something about the 'war', and Samobile is undoubtedly the most suitable and safest place for fieldwork."
"I see. In other words, did you decide to go to Samobir because of me?"
"How did you come to this conclusion based on the answer I just gave?"
"Sorry, but your answer is really lame."
I can't refute it.
Looking up at the sky, there are countless stars tonight.
By connecting with each other, the stars gradually formed the pattern in my mind.
——A kneeling camel.
Colby showed it to me by illusion.
But the first time I saw it was a long time ago.
At that time, flames filled the town, and when Qianzhihe's sword pierced the demon's chest, the coat of arms suddenly appeared on the back of his neck——