Chapter 39 Hoping You Can Achieve Happiness At the Citizens' Assembly, there were…
At the citizens' assembly, thanks to the "Chronicle of Major Events of the Cleaners" that Sai Fei'er had stolen, Bai Er's debate became much easier.
He effortlessly stirred up the emotions of the citizens, handling the situation with ease and confidence.
You see that Xia and Aglaia are looking at him with a sense of satisfaction, as if they have witnessed his growth and feel a sense of satisfaction as elders.
After the citizens' assembly, and some time later, compared to the passion and indignation of those around him, he seemed somewhat lost and dejected.
He even starts avoiding you.
You ask him, "Xiaobai, do you want to go buy some honey fruit jelly together later?"
He initially agreed instinctively, but then quickly denied it, his eyes darting around. "—Okay! Uh, no, not good... it's not... Partner, I, I have something to do lately, you go eat first...!"
Feng Jin approached him: "Lord Bai E, the number of patients has surged recently, and the Chimera at the Garden of Life is simply overwhelmed... Could you and Hui Bao help take care of them for a while?"
He said tactfully, "If it's just taking care of Chimera, I can manage on my own. My partner is very busy lately, so I won't trouble her."
Tibo noticed something was wrong with him: "Little White, if something's bothering you, you can tell us. We'd be happy to help you solve your problems!"
Tian and Tianning quickly nodded in agreement.
He remained silent for a moment, pursed his lips, and forced a smile. "Thank you. I can recover, as long as I have some more time... perhaps. But it definitely won't delay our journey to chase the fire!"
Tibo stared at his hurried departure.
"Xiao Bai, still so stubborn. He could care more about himself; none of the Golden Bloods would find him troublesome."
She put her hands on her hips and sighed.
You don't know what triggered him, but you've been really busy lately, with Xia's research and Xia Die's request... So when you finally snapped out of your busy work, you realized that you hadn't seen each other for a long time.
What has this kid been up to lately?
Although you feel doubtful, upon further reflection, you realize that as a savior, he may indeed bear more responsibilities than others.
So you were only bothered for a moment before you were busy shuttling between Xia's office and Xia Die's bathhouse.
...
Bai E feels it's necessary to seriously examine her feelings for you.
It's not that he's no longer moved, but he can't always be preoccupied with romance when faced with the journey of chasing fire.
He carried the blessings of Teacher Tibo and Ms. Aglaia on his shoulders, with Teacher Nake Xia leading the way ahead, while Xia Die, Wan Di, and Feng Jin each shone in their respective fields... Even Sai Fei'er, who used to always appear and disappear mysteriously, has become more active recently, with Wan Di writing to say that he often sees her near the Styx River.
(Teacher Tibao added a few lines of smaller text to the reply: Little enemy, even if you can be resurrected, you must take good care of yourself!)
They are all trying to protect what they want to protect. Bai E also needs to pull himself together, cut off those emotions that are trembling because of your gesture of touching your hair or the unintentional smile on your lips, calm down, calm down, and focus his attention on chasing the fire.
Moreover... he only recently realized that he cannot promise you a future.
You and Danheng are outsiders, so you don't have to give your all for Onpharos. Your journey through the stars has only just begun, while Bai'e has already dedicated himself to the clear sky like a sun burning with all its might—the price of which is his life, his future, everything he currently has, and everything he might have.
...If you ever leave Onphalus, I might become a burden to you.
Bai E hadn't thought of these things, after all, he was still so small.
In a peaceful world, he would probably still be in school, worrying about homework and what to eat for dinner every day. He would also call up a few friends to play ball. After the game, you would hand him a bottle of mineral water, and he would stammer as if he had suddenly lost his voice. The steam from his face would even make his beautiful blue eyes turn red.
His teammates, who played basketball with him, put their arms around his shoulders and teased him. He pretended to be angry and punched them, then leaned closer, lowered his head slightly, and asked you with a shy smile:
"Want to go for a walk together tonight?"
But the task of returning the fire was becoming increasingly urgent, and some impending sacrifices were looming.
He never shirks or hates his responsibilities. On the contrary, becoming a hero who saves everything has been his dream since childhood. If the world needs someone to support it, he will stand up without hesitation.
Nostalgia, nostalgia.
Your smiling face suddenly flashed through his mind.
But what should Saint Cephalus do?
...Now, precisely now, it seems he has something he wants to hold onto.
While patrolling the city, Bai Er encountered Triss and Lucien, newlyweds, shopping at the market.
Triss and Lucien didn't see him. They were holding each other's arms affectionately, whispering to each other in front of the stall, like two newly nested mandarin ducks grooming each other, inseparable for a moment.
As he passed by them, Bai'er overheard their hushed conversation.
"Hmm...should we buy some new furniture? The table at home seems a bit old..."
"Buy it, buy whatever you want. Anyway, Trish, you're already in Ohm, and you're with me now. We have plenty of time..."
They looked at each other and laughed.
Bai E thought to himself that he might envy this kind of ordinary happiness.
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You are stopped by the mouth of a truth lion near the alley of Marble Market.
"Let's not solve the mystery now." You wave your hand. "I've been lacking sleep lately, and my head is buzzing. I don't want to do anything that will damage my brain cells."
"Roar!" The Lion of Truth wasn't annoyed and laughed heartily a few times. "Don't worry, this isn't a riddle. My riddle has already been solved by that young man before. He doesn't want the reward, so I'll just give it to you."
Before you could even react, dozens of Star Jade suddenly appeared in your hand.
You were stunned for a moment, and after a few seconds, you looked up at the sky. The sky was clear, with a few white clouds drifting by: ...Did a pie really fall from the sky?
"Is there anything I can do for you?"
The game designers are so stingy; they wouldn't force you to spend money, let alone give you any benefits out of the blue. Surely Silver Wolf didn't hack the company system again, right? That would make the firewall incredibly weak.
This lion seems to be in a corner and doesn't interact with people much, unlike other lions that are mature and steady, and is relatively more emotional.
Upon hearing this, it immediately bristled and glared, "What kind of lion do you take me for!? It's just because that young man left in a hurry, and I didn't have time to give him..."
When it was mentioned that the young man had answered its question, it paused, as if it were recalling something.
"...But he looks so lost and dejected, it really worries the lion." The Lion of Truth sighed, and the golden light in its eyes dimmed slightly.
As the saying goes, "He who takes a bribe is bound to be lenient," so you stuff these few precious coins into your backpack, and your mood brightens, making you happy to listen to its troubles.
"What happened? Tell me in detail."
The Lion of Truth said, "I don't know the specifics, but he looked so heartbroken. If he had a mane, it would probably be drooping... But that young man must be quite famous in the city. He looks very familiar to me..."
It thought for a moment, "Oh right, I remember now, I heard from other lions that he's some kind of [savior]? That sounds so impressive!"
Your hand paused.
Immediately, his brows furrowed with worry.
The savior... isn't that Bai E?
...What's wrong with him? Wasn't he supposed to be so busy lately that you could hardly see him? How could this be...?
...
The wreath ring that Bai Er had made last time was still stuffed in his pocket.
A brand new floral wreath ring that I made recently.
After finishing his patrols and other daily tasks, he would retreat to his room to weave flower wreaths. Thanks to the protection of Kefaller, whenever he drew back the curtains, light would drift gently along the building's contours into the balcony and into the dimly lit room, illuminating this small world.
Bai Er walked into the garden, where a large patch of forget-me-nots grew, their stems and leaves stretching out supplely, displaying varying shades of blue under the shimmering light and shadow.
He picked a few flowers and skillfully wove them into a wreath.
He went to Xilian to learn weaving but was clumsy and anxious. In the end, she patiently taught him for a long time and teased him for a while. He recalled the feeling when he first gave her a flower wreath. Every time his thumb pressed against the delicate petals, a wave of happiness would surge in his heart. He felt that if he divided these memories into small pieces and hid them deep in his mind, he could take them out and savor them when he was confused, and he could get through many nights when he was awakened by nightmares.
His hurried manner caught Triss's attention.
"Lord Bai'er!" Triss called out to him, observing his expression, and asked with concern, "How have the patrols been lately?"
"It went quite smoothly." Bai E was in a state of turmoil, but he was always very patient with the public, so he just smiled unconsciously.
Although he was unsure whether to give the wreath ring away, for some reason, he inexplicably kept it.
Unexpectedly, the light ring fell to the ground during the movement. Bai Er immediately reached out to pick it up, but Triss spotted it with her sharp eyes.
"Is it a gift?" she asked. "Is it for that gray-haired hero?"
Bai E paused for a moment, then unconsciously stroked the petals on it.
"...How did you discover it?"
Triss blinked. "It's obvious. A look of simple admiration, a look of longing, a look of affection... are completely different. Especially after I met Lucien and learned what true love is."
She said, “Love is often intertwined with desire, and some people even prioritize desire over love. But when we met last time, I saw pure affection and respect in the way you looked at her, Lord Bai’e. It was more like a look of wanting to protect her than desire.”
Perhaps it was because of the word-of-mouth reputation of Bai Er's selfless dedication among the neighbors that Triss had guessed some of the truth from the ring that had never been given away and his furrowed brow, and she smiled.
She said, "...I am so happy today because of the kindness of you, Lord Bai'er, and that gray-haired hero. So I hope that you two can also find happiness."
Bai E clenched his right fist, then slowly relaxed it. "...But...but personal happiness, and everyone's happiness, I—"
"Your good name is spreading in the streets, and your faith has brought peace back to the holy city."
Triss waved her hand.
"...Therefore, those who have been protected by you certainly hope that you will receive a reward commensurate with your kindness—"
"The journey to the fire is not just the responsibility of heroes. Even we ordinary people, besides hiding under everyone's protection... also want to share the burden of this world. So, sir, do whatever you want. Compared to the Titans of [Bloody World], what we are more familiar with is simply [White Calamity]."
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Author's Note: My goodness, I'm blown away by this preview of the Hengyi major breakout! [Oh oh oh] Teacher Egg Yolk is so empress-like!
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