Boonie Bears: Another World Fantasy

She regretted it.

When attempting to touch that "forbidden zone of memory," the old wounds were ruthlessly torn open once again.

Countless times I've walked alone, carrying fresh flowers, pushing aside the withered grass, to stand before the dilapidated tombstone.

The tombstone is inscribed in the Deer Tribe language—

"The Tomb of Na Ling"

And what my sister wrote in her own blood that night—

"I will kill the god!"

Demons burst from the earth, and burning fragments of meteorites fell from the sky.

......

Seven years have passed since the golden antlers disappeared.

For seven years, Naya had been searching tirelessly for its trace. For the deer tribe, the golden antlers not only symbolized a deity but were also a mark of authority. As long as it remained, the ancient deer tribe could continue, even if she were the only one left in the end.

But she failed.

After searching through all the outposts left by her people, only dried-up skeletons remained as the sole proof of their existence. She arrived too late; the time flow in the Enchanted Forest was completely different from that outside. Due to the unique climate and environmental conditions of this strange forest, Naya's growth had been incredibly slow over the past twenty years since she arrived. Although she was almost twenty-two years old, her physical age appeared to be only fifteen.

At the same time, she also became the last descendant of the Deer Clan.

However, Grandpa once told Naya, who was not yet able to manage things on her own, some stories about her older sister...

“Na Ling was banished; I can’t save her…”

This heavy guilt remained with him until the very last moment, becoming his grandfather's final wish.

Being so young, she didn't understand what that feeling was like...

Now she understands.

“If one day the golden antlers disappear, the secrets of this forest will soon be revealed to the public. I hope that at that time you can continue to live for yourself.”

"Not for the deer clan, and certainly not for the golden antlers..."

"You are stronger than you think. Fly, and once you take flight, don't fall."

......

Grandpa's voice lingered in her ears, and the girl burst into tears.

Confusion, helplessness, and anxiety washed over her again. As a guardian, she had failed. The golden antlers had been missing for far too long; would this forest also suffer the same annihilation?

The conversation didn't last long; Naya's voice was intermittent, as if she were a different person.

The Deer Clan, Golden Antlers, The War Between Heaven and Earth.

These things that Sharp had never heard of in reality actually happened here.

So, she had been carrying such a painful burden all along?

Sharp felt ashamed of his actions. He hadn't expected the cause and outcome to be so bleak, and forcing her to talk about it was like rubbing salt into her wounds.

Naya's long years of solitude had made her accustomed to communicating without speaking. Now, she had said so much all at once, releasing the negative emotions that had been building up inside her for so long.

She always greets people with a smile, but who knows how much she's suppressing inside?

“Your grandfather is right, live for yourself.” After listening to her talk so much, Sharp handed her a piece of grilled fish that he had already cut up.

I've never been good at comforting people... and now I'm even more at a loss.

"I'm sorry... I shouldn't have asked you that... It must be painful to think about these things." He apologized, and handed over a Dove chocolate that he had kept in his pocket before he transmigrated.

Girls should all like this, right?

Naya looked at him incredulously and took the chocolate.

"This is the first time I've mentioned these things to someone else, so it's kind of like...sharing?" She covered her mouth and chuckled as she watched Sharp devour half a fish.

"This is very sweet. When I'm unhappy, I crave sweet things."

"Thank you..." She looked at the rectangular object wrapped in paper in her hand, a hint of approval in her eyes.

Perhaps he is more worthy of my trust?

Gazing at the starry sky reflected on the lake, Naya couldn't help but recall the times she spent with them: the two adorable bear brothers, Bald Qiang who never backed down in crucial moments, and the talkative Xiao Tie...

Suddenly, she wavered.

If one day I really abandon this place and head out into the world without hesitation, what will I face then?

Live for yourself...

That phrase kept replaying in Naya's mind, almost becoming a means for her to win herself over.

"Do you really want me to leave here...?"

"grandfather……"

……

The campfire died down, and the lakeside was once again enveloped in starlight.

Feeling bored, Sharp started tapping his feet and whistling, rhythmically playing a tune.

Sigh, if only I had my phone...

Remembering what the false god had told him, why did he need to familiarize himself with the location and the people first?

Why did that great battle break out?

Was he merely a pawn in his game, used to completely reboot the timeline of this world?

It felt like being a lab rat kept in a glass tank, with every move being monitored and having to do as someone said.

Was his encounter with her also preordained? Thinking of this, Sharp became even more doubtful about the purpose of his presence here.

"Naya, do you know Bald Qiang?" he suddenly asked. It seems I need to understand the current timeline before making any further plans.

“I know her.” She sat cross-legged by the extinguished campfire, holding several fluffy little gadgets that looked like a curled-up white hamster.

When did you meet?

Naya thought for a moment, then picked up a pebble from beside her feet and drew a few lines on the grass.

"It was probably seven years ago."

It's been that long?

Although Sharp was somewhat surprised, after a little thought, he managed to sort out his thoughts.

If we take the present as the dividing line, did the main storyline here already happen seven years ago?

That is to say, what is happening now is a consequence of the main storyline ending, which is—

The future in motion?

If that's the case, then was the battle on the battlefield just now the main storyline of the movie "Boonie Bears" that was just released this year? That is, the movie that my older sister wanted me to go see with her?

Wow, you really don't want me to know the plot in advance, do you?

Seeing Sharp's puzzled expression, Naya became curious about his purpose.

"Sharp?"

"Ok?"

Sharp's heart melted at the sound of that sweet voice, but this was probably the first time she had ever called him by his full name.

"Is your back injury any better?"

So you still care about this.

"It's much better now, all thanks to you." To be honest, Sharp was a little nervous, afraid that he would have to go through that kind of "massage" again.

"I see... How about I massage you again, just to be on the safe side?" Although Naya tried her best to restrain herself, the corners of her mouth still tended to turn up.

"Heroine, please spare me, considering I gave you chocolate..."

"Haha... My story isn't free to hear, you know."

"No--"