(Forty-one) Outside the World (Lillino Nor, Part 2)
Lily thought about the strange dreams she had had along the way. Could it be that, as Yuffie said, she was once a wolf? The familiar and unfamiliar scenes and creatures in her dreams were forgotten along with her identity.
companion?
Before she could figure it out, Yuffie's next question attracted her attention.
"Mr. Leonos." The girl seemed to be hesitant, but continued, "Can you find a way to save Misala and Eskar... our two companions? They are fighting against the Balrog.
Lost their lives." She took a breath slowly, her expression tense and serious, "It is said that the souls killed by demons will fall into the abyss... This is not the treatment they deserve."
The man smiled. The generous smile was like warm sunshine, instantly dispelling the gloom surrounding Lily—and everyone else's hearts.
"No need to worry." He said, "Brave children should be rewarded at any time. I have protected their souls. As for the next step, I think it is better to ask them their own choices."
The man turned his head and whispered a few words to the ball of light floating on the side. The golden ball of light turned in a circle and quickly flew to the passage on one side. Not long after, it brought two seemingly identical companions with it.
, return to the crowd.
"I temporarily transformed them into the Holy Light Angels, the origins of most residents of the upper world." Leonos said, "Now, it is up to you to ask them."
"I understand, thank you very much." The girl bowed sincerely to the "Lord of Light" and approached the two holy light envoys, "Mishara, Eskar... are you?"
The ball of light buzzed slightly, and the next moment, their words rang directly in the hearts of Lily and everyone else.
"Well, we're fine!" Eskar replied happily, "To be honest, I thought I was dead... I didn't expect to see you again. I'm so lucky!"
Yuffie nodded slightly and asked the next question, "So... maybe it's a little sudden. Do you want to restore your original body or return to your original world?"
"Of course!" Eskar responded without hesitation, "The crisis in the forest has not been resolved yet, and there is also that hateful Balrog. I must avenge it with my own hands for killing it once!"
"
This is expected, Lily thought. However, Miss Naga gave another answer.
"I don't have to." Mishara said softly, "A long time ago, I also existed as an envoy of the Holy Light. Now like this, it makes me feel like I'm back to my childhood - that's not bad.
.I hope to continue to serve the Lord of Light, and I can only wish you a smooth journey ahead...I'm sorry."
"It's nothing." Lin shook her head and continued, "You have helped us enough, now just wait for our good news!" She looked at Leonos, "Then, if Iskar is resurrected...
…How to do it?”
The man turned his attention to Yuffie. The pink girl lowered her head slightly, as if she understood something. She took out the pendant from her collar. The light crystal pendant had almost exhausted its strength before, but it stayed there for a moment.
Restored, faintly flashing with faint light.
"What is this?" the girl asked, "I have used it to resurrect recently deceased people... but with my current ability, I am afraid that I am still unable to reshape a body."
"It is the body fragment left by the previous Ada." The "Lord of Light" looked slightly serious, "I don't know who gave it to you and how you got it. But it can indeed make you
Do that.”
No one interrupted. Lily pricked up her ears and listened to the man continue to talk.
"Your current body is imperfect, I think you should know." He looked at Yuffie with gentle eyes, "I can fuse this fragment with your body. It can repair your body and make you a
An undead creature that is nearly completed. All of your original abilities will be retained, and the power related to Edda will be more powerful. In addition, all defects that may have affected your daily life will also disappear."
"But it is not without risks." Leonos continued, "Halantia told me that your current situation is not the result of your original wishes, but the result of others' forcible force. I cannot contact Ada's current representative.
Or, you don't know what he plans to do. Fusing this fragment will make your connection with Edda even closer, which is equivalent to entrusting your body and mind to the unidentified 'god envoy' - this is not safe.
things."
Lily vaguely understood what Leonos wanted to say, and looked at the girl with some worry. However, the girl did not show any worry at all, and just nodded to express understanding.
"Lin gave up her identity as a human for me, and Eskar sacrificed her life for the peace of the forest. In comparison, whether the future is safe or not, which is unknown, is nothing." She said calmly, "You can get it.
Stronger power is always helpful in the current situation, isn't it?"
"I already understand your will." Leonos nodded and approached Yuffie. The girl took off the necklace knowingly and handed it to the "Lord of Light".
The pendant gradually became brighter in his hand, and the clear blue light dispersed from the crystal, dyeing the pure white palace with a touch of blue. The metal pendant inlaid with crystal cracked to both sides, and the crystal - or fragments of Edda
Slowly floating into the air. The "Lord of Light" turned his palm forward, and the fragments turned around and sank silently into Yuffie's chest.
The pink girl let out a soft cry, clutching her chest and squatting down, closing her eyes and frowning slightly, as if she was enduring some pain. Lin quickly squatted next to the girl, gently held her hands, and whispered encouragement to her.
Lily also planned to get closer, but Leonos turned around and stood between her and Yuffie.
"Lily Nono." He called out the female mercenary's name, "Have you decided to restore your memory?"
The female mercenary frowned in confusion. After arriving here, no one called her name. Is it because the "Lord of Light" had paid attention to the exploration team's actions before, or because he had already recognized her? - It doesn't matter.
None of it is a bad thing, she never thinks too much without reason.
"Can we wait until she wakes up?" She raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Yuffie.
"Her transformation will take several days, but it may take longer for you." Leonos shook his head slowly, "This is the second level of the Hill of Heaven, and the flow of time is slightly faster than the main material plane. You don't have much time.
.”
"Okay... we understand." The female mercenary touched her nose, "Then I'll leave it to you, Leonos... um, Uncle Lord of Light?"
"Just call her what you like." The man said softly, covering her forehead with his thick and warm palm, "Lily...or September."
Lily didn't hear the last sentence clearly. She closed her eyes and felt as if she was lying on the soft lawn, bathing in the autumn afternoon sunshine, and slowly fell into a warm sleep.