The "white" blood was quickly absorbed by the gelatinous substance adhering to the metal surface.
"Number One" ate it clean, taking away all the soft and nutritious parts, leaving only a few grayish-white shells.
Lin Xi's heart was pounding rapidly. That dark and chaotic instinct was stirring within his body, and Lin Xi had to tense up to maintain his human rationality.
From afar, he could clearly hear the crying coming from "Number One".
This made his brow furrow even more deeply than before.
He adjusted his posture, then silently turned his head to look at the end of the corridor, where the light was very dim, but the wings of "Number One" were quite conspicuous.
A deep gray-blue and purple hue accompanied its undulating cries, constantly shifting across the surface of its wings—"Number One's" sorrow was so evident that Lin Xi was speechless.
The enormous and ferocious alien monster was indeed deeply saddened, without any pretense. But right beside Lin Xi, the last remaining fragments of "Number One" reminded him that not long ago, another weak larva had lost its life under the fangs of "Number One".
Lin Xi's movements gradually slowed down. He turned his head and looked around. The remaining fleshy sacs hanging in mid-air had also swelled up. Through the swollen, translucent sacs, one could vaguely see the larvae that were hatching.
Not long ago, they looked like some kind of fat, clumsy worms, but now, upon closer inspection, the worms' sacs have turned black and dark, and the segments have ruptured, revealing human-white skin that looks so conspicuous and bizarre.
Lin Xi's monstrous instincts were telling her that these new kin would soon be born.
His people and kingdom, his lineage, his descendants, will all begin with these ever-evolving children of different species.
However, Lin Xi was certain of one thing—once these newborn insects were born, they would likely face the same tragic fate as "White".
Thinking of this, Lin Xi felt his chest growing colder, the pain and torment coming from his instincts... to the point that he was almost losing his composure.
He sat for a long time beside the "white" wreckage, listening to the incessant, plaintive sobs of "Number One".
That insect was different.
Lin Xi was well aware of this.
Its behavior was bizarre—it was unlike any of the insects that "He" knew.
And what it craves is even more perplexing.
After hesitating for a long time, Lin Xi finally let out a long sigh, then stood up and walked to the other side of the corridor.
"Hey……"
He stopped next to "Number One".
The word "Number One" almost slipped out, but the image of a white, tragically dead face suddenly appeared in his mind, and he immediately swallowed the word "Number One" back down.
"I'm sorry, I should have given you a name first."
Lin Xi said softly.
"..."
The sobbing of "Number One" stopped abruptly the moment Lin Xi opened her mouth to speak.
But its wings still covered it tightly, and from Lin Xi's current angle, all that could be seen were its wings that suddenly flashed with pink spots.
"It was my fault."
Lin Xi sighed.
Yes, it was all his fault, he told himself.
Because "Number One" always showed that innocent and naive side in front of him, he always forgot that "Number One" was a complete monster, not some sweet and lovable little butterfly.
What kind of name do you want?
Lin Xi asked calmly.
"..."
But "Number One" remained silent, hiding under its wings.
but……
Watching the wings gradually turn into softer colors, Lin Xi knew that "Number One's" mood was improving.
He waited quietly for "Number One's" response.
Once the reality is clear—that the half-human, half-insect creature before him is a terrifying monster inside and out—anyone will become calm and gentle.
As Lin Xi expected, after a long while, "Number One" slowly spread its wings.
Its eyes were red and swollen, and its face was pale.
When Lin Xi saw its human-like appearance, a bitter feeling instantly pierced his heart like a steel needle.
"Number One" clearly misinterpreted Lin Xi's expression at that moment.
“Xavier…”
It muttered softly.
"What?"
Even though she had mentally prepared herself and told herself not to lose her composure no matter what, Lin Xi was still stunned for a moment.
“Name… Xavier…”
The voice of "Number One" rose a little, repeating the name.
It still remembered the name; it had heard the word from Lin Xi many times before, and the affection and fondness it contained were so strong that "Number One" fell in love with the name in an instant.
It longed for this name because it knew very well that it was important to Lin Xi.
And "Number One" also longs for this: to become important in Lin Xi's heart.
"No, no!"
Lin Xi quickly understood "Number One's" intentions. This alien monster always had a Sunu accent in its pronunciation, and when it spoke the word "Savil," it would involuntarily say "Savil."
Without even needing to think, Lin Xi shook her head and refused.
"But...but...you said..."
Number One's eyes welled up with tears once again.
It was so confused, not understanding why this name was unacceptable.
“Xavier,” it could only mutter over and over again.
"My name is Xavier."
"I'm sorry, but..."
"My name is Xavier."
Suddenly, "Number One" stretched out its arms and grabbed Lin Xi tightly, its body trembling slightly with excitement.
“I—my name is Xavier.”
It repeated itself in vain.
A chilling current of anger and fear flashed through Lin Xi's mind.
How dare it!
He couldn't help but think.
How dare it call itself Saville?
But Lin Xi realized what was happening the next second...
Even before she gave herself a name, "Number One" had already taken it upon herself to transform her appearance into that man's.
"All right."
Finally, Lin Xi surrendered. He stared blankly at "Number One's" face, which belonged entirely to Savile, for a long time before letting out a long sigh.
"Your name is Xavier."
He said.
"Xavier—"
It was clearly the one who clamored for this name, but when Lin Xi actually spoke up and agreed to the name, "Number One" was stunned.
It stared at Lin Xi with wide eyes, seemingly on the verge of tears, as if pondering whether this was some kind of joke or a test.
Overwhelmed with astonishment, its antennae trembled slightly behind its head.
Lin Xi had no choice but to speak again.
"If you like the name, you can call yourself Xavier."
"Number One"... no, now I should say, Xavier, suddenly spread his wings.
Even without looking at the color and markings on its wings, you can easily tell that it is happy.
"Lin Xi! Lin Xi!"
It let out a wild cry and then pounced on Lin Xi.
Lin Xi instinctively wanted to avoid it, but when he met the monster's cheerful face, he couldn't help but drift off.
He had almost forgotten...
Lin Xi couldn't help but think.
All that remains of Savile's memory is of him in the last years of his life, filled with endless pain and despair, as he forced himself to watch those holographic images over and over again, holding his breath and suppressing his grief.
When he thinks of Savile again, what always comes to mind is Savile's face on his deathbed.
Lin Xi thought he would never see that man's smiling face again—but now, the spirit of that man from many years ago seems to have returned to his side once more.
Lin Xi stared at Xavier's pure and happy smile for a long time, letting the monster hug him tightly.
The wings naturally unfurled and enveloped Lin Xi and Xavier together.
"I'm so happy."
Xavier said softly.
Then, following its instincts, it rubbed against Lin Xi's cheek and forehead.
It could sense Lin Xi's shrinking back, which made it hesitate for a moment.
However, this time Lin Xi showed it unprecedented tenderness.
He didn't fire a shot, nor did he use his most primitive claws to drive it away.
Xavier's joy was so intense that indescribable emotions swelled and swelled in his naive heart, almost to the point that his sternum began to ache.
The sweet nectar seemed to seep from its blood and bones, and it completely forgot the extreme sorrow it had just experienced.
All it knew was that it was happy, and that it truly loved Lin Xi.
"Lin Xi... Lin Xi..."
Xavier mechanically repeated the name in Lin Xi's ear, as if only by shouting it could he vent his joy.
Lin Xi certainly couldn't ignore Xavier's high spirits.
However, at this moment, the happier Xavier was, the more subtle Lin Xi felt—
It was a pity mixed with fear.
For a second or two, Lin Xi almost wanted to hug this simple-minded yet cruel and bloodthirsty monster back.
He knew of its love, but he also knew very well that, as a human being, he could never truly reciprocate that love.
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