Arriving in Montreuil, Xu Shiqing could only watch his new friend leave with regret. He had already completed his training, and if it weren't for Alger, he would have already set out on the road back to the Bordeaux Forest.
But he did not feel sad about the separation. During their brief time together, Xu Shiqing and Alger had a pleasant conversation. The friend from the prosperous planet told him about his experiences, taught him words in the human language, and explained their meanings to him in the Nachu language.
Rolling over the lush spring grass, with wet rain sticking to their faces, the elves laughed at the humans' embarrassment. They ran happily like two sheep playing on the grassland until they reached their destination.
Just like the little wolf who accompanied him through his training, Xu Shiqing kept their memories well.
Ronnie still looked gentle, but after listening to him, his eyes suddenly narrowed, revealing an inexplicable danger.
"Prepare well for the Nature Sacrifice," he said finally, stroking the student's thick, slightly curly hair. "Recently, people from the Empire have arrived, and the forest is in turmoil. You must become the high priest before all living beings."
Xu Shiqing didn't quite understand and frowned. This inexplicable premonition made him feel uneasy, as if a long time ago, he decided to change the so-called fate and help Gu Yi overcome the difficulties. The only difference from that time was that 021 was not there at this moment, so Xu Shiqing had no idea what would happen.
Ronnie didn't intend to explain, but simply changed the subject and brought up another trivial matter: "It's time for you to 'return to your ancestors', right?"
Atavism refers to the phenomenon of elves developing certain animal characteristics. Unlike orcs, the atavism of elves is similar to the buff in the game.
"Ah, it's a sheep!" Xu Shiqing displayed the atavism technique he had just learned on the road, not noticing the change in Ronnie's expression. He had always lacked the ability to read people's expressions.
"Okay." The deer lowered its head, its cheek pressed against the side of the sheep's face. So Xu Shiqing didn't see his slightly cold eyes: "Don't show your true appearance to others until the Nature Sacrifice is over, understand?"
"Okay." Xu Shiqing nodded. Exposing his atavism was no different from exposing his weaknesses. A qualified warrior would not make his weaknesses too obvious.
If System 021 could sweat, it would be sweating profusely at this moment.
This is a major work error.
001 actually didn't blame him, but just said casually: Things are not going well in the Audit Department recently, and you are too conspicuous.
...I'm so sorry. 021 didn't dare to make any excuses for this, because this kind of thing shouldn't happen once, let alone twice.
Apologies are useless. 001 stated the facts. He had always been like this, showing no mercy. "I'll have a good talk with that world's consciousness. As for Xu Shiqing, I've already reviewed his past mission records. The current agreement with him isn't suitable. Let's try another one."
021 was silent, and finally asked hesitantly: ...Which one?
001 said: The one who plays the most comprehensive role is too spiritual and he stops the loss in time before tragedy occurs.
Spirituality can only grow, not decline. The only way to solve the problem once and for all is to directly let the other party ascend to the world of the civilization behind the Space-Time Bureau, or to kill the other party.
Having a good relationship with the host is a good thing, but you shouldn't get too close to them and let it influence your choices. 001 finally advised him: For those with high spirituality, entering a new world with everything in mind is cruel.
But being a puppet of fate, knowing nothing about it, is that mercy? 021 almost wanted to scream, but he didn't. The digital life only simulated this possibility and didn't actually do it.
He thought of Xu Shiqing's every move in the previous world, and his low mood that was difficult to suppress in this world, and realized that lies were necessary, especially for them.
021 finally said, I understand.
Until he contacted Xu Shiqing again, he didn't say a word, and even lost interest in the forums he usually liked to visit.
"You're back?" Xu Shiqing was very happy, and he kept talking about recent events in his mind.
021's mood grew increasingly heavy, and he remained silent for a moment.
As if he felt the same sadness as him, Xu Shiqing gradually calmed down and talked about his experience.
That wolf cub.
"It grew so fast. It only reached the legs, and half a month later, it was almost as tall as me when it stood up." He said with a hint of sadness: "After all, it is a monster. It can grow as long as it has enough energy. But system, I can't forget the time when we first met."
"It was abandoned by its tribe, covered in wounds, and looked like it was dying. But when it saw me, it was still grinning, not looking like it was dying at all." Xu Shiqing stared at the pages in front of him for a long time. The midday sun filtered through the window and the trees, casting mottled shadows on the table.
'I saved it, and it has been following me ever since, hunting or running with me.'
'Every day, it waits for me by my side while I dance a prayer dance for it, and then we run, lie down, and take a nap on the grass.'
Xu Shiqing's eyes seemed to light up, but more of a sadness was in them. "I thought it would accompany me through this training. I thought about taking it back to the temple. This wolf is not easy to deal with. I'll probably have to fight it for a long time before I can carry it into the Bordeaux Forest."
'Then it died.' Xu Shiqing said: 'Do you know what I was thinking at that time?'
021 already had a premonition of what he was about to say.
"I thought of Gu Yi and the others." Xu Shiqing smiled sadly: "I think they must be doing well now, which makes me very happy."
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