Path of The Dragonborn

"Ling, are you awake?" After pacing in front of the door and hesitating for a long time, Heliga decided to follow the old man Yoguru's words and see Ling's situation. In addition, in fact, he had known that Ling was not asleep at all, but was lying in a daze in bed. He did this out of basic courtesy.

"Well... come in. The answer to the code lock is—" Unsuspectingly, Ling's voice came from the room. Heilijia heard the words, entered the password according to Ling's instructions, and then gently opened the door.

Although there have been no occupants for several months since Ling left, this does not prevent the automatic housework doll designed by Master Yoguru to ensure that the room is clean and tidy. The room was still as transparent, spacious and bright as when Haley and the time came. There is a faint fragrance in the air. Even though it is winter, the sun shining through the gaps of the leaves in the forest can still give people a warm feeling.

A little bit different is that when I came in before, it was a doll-like exquisite girl with purple hair sitting on a series of conductive display screens, typing on the keyboard, watching the good news coming from the lines of code, proudly. Show off to herself the superb hacking skills of the "kitten"; and now, the same girl is lying on the soft single bed, some of the messy quilts reveal the bright pink pajamas, and she was still in high spirits before that. The girl's face is pale at this time.

"Ling... are you okay?" Heliga asked with concern-it is rare to see Ling being so embarrassed. Just now, even when Patil Matil had a big break, her face was just pretending to be stubborn, not the way she is now-weak and dependent, just like an ordinary girl.

"It's just a little too much force... After all, even me, I didn't use so much force magic in such a short period of time." Ling wanted to sit up with difficulty, but was pressed by Hailijia's hands with care. He pressed it back on his shoulder, "Really...I said it's okay, don't worry about me."

"..." Heliga didn't speak, but was silent to help Ling tidy up the quilt that had been kicked in disorder, and tucked her back into the quilt strictly.

"Okay, okay..." Ling rolled her eyes, but did not resist any more, but watched the scene quietly before her.

"Speaking of it, you are a bit like an ordinary girl now." Heliga said casually while doing these things, "If it was the same you used to be-you would definitely yell "I'm fine." It's kind of awkward here. "

"Actually...Ling is still the same up to now." After hearing this, Ling giggled. "For Estiel and Joshua, Ling still looks like this."

"Really? You mean, only in front of me would be so behaved?" Heliga also smiled.

"Yeah... Only you are special. In various senses." Ling smiled mysteriously.

"..." Heliga didn't know what to say, so she looked away and looked around.

"Although what I said now is probably a bit abrupt—" Ling said suddenly, "but if I don't say it now, there may be no chance in the future. So, Heliga, please forgive my abruptness—"

"What's the matter? It's so twitchy. It's not like you—"

"Heliga, I..." Ling's whisper was almost inaudible, but Heliga still heard clearly.

Because, unconsciously, his attention has been completely attracted.

————————————————————————

what?

What did i hear

When Heliga heard those two words floating from the girl's lips, what she felt was something unbelievable for granted.

Moreover, when he heard those two words, the instinctive feeling he felt was not the absurdity and the peace of Gujing Wubo, but the shudder as if hit by a blow.

like.

Ling used a serious and gentle tone to face herself.

Saying his name, he said "like".

For a while, neither of them spoke. The air seemed to freeze, time seemed to freeze—the boy and the girl looked at each other.

It turned out to be like this?

Is it true?

The two voices repeated in Heliga's mind.

I should have noticed it a long time ago-Levi's various hesitations have ceased, the words that Master Yoguru just blurted out, including the fact that Estir and Joshua have already understood-is he so slow to react?

No, I knew it a long time ago, but this offensive was too sudden and I was unprepared.

"I thought..." After a long silence, Heliga's slightly hoarse voice said something like this, "You should like Levi."

"I do like Levi very much... but it is not the same as I like you... and it is not the same as I like Joshua and Estiel." Ling said calmly, picking up the one beside the bed. A box of yogurt, "I have thought about this issue carefully..."

"What is it?" Heliga took the yogurt box in Ling's hands on her own, gently torn open the package, stirred the flowing inside with a small spoon, exuding the sweetness of sweet fruit, and then scooped it. He took out a small spoon and fed it into the little cherry mouth of the girl in front of her.

"Estil and Joshua, let’s be regarded as family for the time being-just like brothers and sisters." Ling said happily while savoring the sweet and sour in her mouth, "but Heliga, don’t tell Estir. , She would get overwhelmed when she heard this. Joshua’s words don’t matter. Heilija can say anything to him, he will only praise me for being sensible."

"Okay." Heliga thought for a while, it seems that Estil is indeed like this, with a knowing smile on his mouth.

"As for Levi...I thought about this before. However, in the end I was sure that my feelings for him are different from those for you."

"Why?" Helika wondered.

"Because...probably because he has always regarded me as a child-although when he was an "executor", I once said that people in the association do not see if Ling is a child, but only see Ling. Is it useful? But what Estiel said at the time was right... Ling was just a wounded kitten, instinctively seeking warmth, not the cold so-called recognition of ability-Levi at that time, although his mouth I didn't say anything, but Ling knew that he really cared about Ling. But later, Ling discovered that-his concern for Ling is high above-like a gift, giving infinitely and tenderly, but never asking for anything in return, even without such thoughts. Just like a program. "

"Is this bad?" Heliga said softly.

"That's good... But this is not what people call "like" in the general sense. "Ling sighed, "It's not because of the so-called age gap, or because of his resistance to my dark history... It's just that. Although Ling’s knowledge and understanding of people’s bonds and other things are very superficial, I also know very well-in a sense, even though such Levi is very gentle and reliable, he is not a good person. A person who communicates equally is not a listener and narrator standing on the same plane. He is like a superior god, unconditionally accepting all Ling's sorrows and pains, and giving appropriate suggestions to solve and digest them, but he never hopes, or seems to be impeccable...Don't let Ling do the same. do. This kind of relationship... can't be called... the kind of love. "

"Black history..." Heliga's tone was bitter--how did he hate these in the first place? But what are you doing now? Using all this to achieve their own goals.

Although there are countless reasons to convince myself... but there is no way to convince my conscience at this moment.

"It doesn't matter... Heliga, although Estir and Joshua never mention these... But Ling understands it very well." Ling said seriously, "In this world, some people will treat certain people and certain people very maliciously. Some things, although it was not their fault—especially, it was almost a humiliation for women. Ling knew exactly what she had encountered, but Ling had already stepped out, and Ling knew that she knew the truth by her side. People don’t just pretend to be concerned by taking care of their face concerns...Hilija, including you, really cares about Ling.

"..." Heliga looked at the girl in front of her with some wonder. Is the Ling in front of me really the same girl who was stubborn with herself a few months ago?

"Heliga...I don't know if you noticed it, but from the first sight of you, Ling realized that you are different from other people-that is the feeling that no one else has towards Ling. Ling is extremely grateful to Ai Steer gave Ling a chance to step out of the darkness, but even someone like her was the same as Levigo, an unattainable warm sun that gave all people and things equally-Ling liked her And believe her, but this does not mean love, or this similar meaning... Heliga is different from them. Before Ling was troubled by her biological parents, Heliga was the only way to take the initiative Come to enlighten me... In all these exchanges, you are the only one who treats Ling in a unique and special way—Ling can feel it. In Heliga’s heart, I am not a weak person who needs unconditional extra care. Girls are not monsters to stay away from, but equal in an absolute sense and can communicate with each other-I am very happy, Heliga. After recognizing all this, I am very happy that someone in the world treats me this way. Equality, warmth and respect-probably this feeling? Only you are different, only you are..."

Ling suddenly started talking from the bed, hugging Heliga gently. The latter didn't evade, just let the girl's body stick to herself.

I felt a little bit cold-probably because my body didn't recover. Heliga thought instinctively while feeling the touch on her chest and back.

"Ling, that...I..."

"No, Heliga doesn't need to answer me." Ling said indifferently, letting go of her arms, and throwing herself on the bed again. "I know...this is just my wishful thinking. I don't have any reason or authority to do anything. You took away from Sister Fei, and you can’t take away other people’s fetters in this way—so, I didn’t expect your reply from the beginning, no matter what kind of reply. I just feel that if I don’t say it now If you don’t, you will probably never have a chance in the future — it’s hard to realize the joy of life again. It would be a shame if you are not brave and willful once."

"..." Ling's calmness and calmness made Heliga feel a little at a loss. Speaking of it-Heliga thought this way, how did he view the girl in front of him before, all the time?

For a long time, I didn't seem to put a lot of special emotions on her. It shouldn't have been such an ambiguous relationship. It may be a little strange to say, but I seem to treat her as a somewhat awkward sister all the time?

Don't deceive yourself-another voice in your heart attacked this autistic idea violently.

The window paper that Ling just bravely pierced was not only for her, but also had the same effect on herself.

Can you really face your own thoughts honestly?

"Okay, don't show this expression. If there is no way to reply, I will treat it as if I have said nothing. At least I am all relaxed now." Ling said briskly, "If there is nothing wrong, you can go back first. Now, I shouldn’t need it here—"

"If I were to go now," Heliga said softly, "you will probably be crying in bed alone."

"...Yes." Ling's expression stiffened. "After all, it's just the beginning. There is no hope and result at first... First love, why don't I allow me to cry secretly?" Ling's voice was full of something. stubborn.

"Then if I say... Actually, there is no need for such a thing." Heliga continued softly, "How would you answer?"

"What do you mean?" Ling frowned. "Wait, you don't want to—hmm...take it all?"

"Why do you want to say that? I just can't make a break-up... and speaking of it." Heilijia suddenly remembered something, "I didn't care about other people's opinions. To put it bluntly, as long as you two can accept it. ——"

"It's a dangerous statement, you." Ling glanced at Heliga with a deliberately pretended "contempt". "Why do you think this situation can be maintained? When I was in Liber, I read a lot about ancient nobles. Similar harem competitions within the royal family-how can you guarantee that that will not happen?"

"...What have you seen...Wait, can those things be used for reference?" Heliga was taken aback, "Actually-this matter is not that complicated."

"such as?"

"Well... Actually, Fei told me before..."