Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

Lin Yu hurriedly led Zhao Ling'er away from that blood-soaked place of conflict. The two remained silent the entire way. Lin Yu's face still bore the weariness and coldness of the fierce battle he had just experienced. His tightly furrowed brows seemed to bear a heavy burden, and his heart was filled with deep self-reproach.

Zhao Ling'er was dazed, her eyes sometimes vacant, sometimes filled with fear. She would frequently be trapped in that horrific memory, unable to escape. The scenes of being violated by the man in black flashed uncontrollably through her mind—that狰狞扭扭的脸 (狰狞扭扭的脸, a distorted and ferocious face), those rough and merciless hands—every detail was like a sharp blade, piercing her heart again and again, causing her to shiver involuntarily, her body trembling uncontrollably.

They finally found a relatively safe cave and decided to rest there for the time being.

Night fell quietly, and the campfire inside the cave burned brightly, the flickering flames illuminating the two men's faces, casting shimmering light and shadow on their features.

"Ling'er, it's my fault. I've made you suffer so much." Lin Yu finally broke the oppressive silence. His voice was low and hoarse, filled with endless self-blame and regret.

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Zhao Ling'er's tears instantly flowed like a burst dam. Those painful memories, like a surging tide, crashed against her defenses, making her unable to suppress her grief any longer, and she sobbed uncontrollably. Her shoulders trembled violently, and her cries echoed in the silent cave, sounding exceptionally mournful.

Lin Yu felt a pang of heartache. He stretched out his arms and hugged Zhao Ling'er tightly, gently patting her back, trying to give her some warmth and comfort. "Ling'er, don't cry, don't cry," he said, his voice gentle yet urgent.

Zhao Ling'er cried for a long time before her emotions gradually calmed down. She slowly raised her head, her eyes red and swollen, and said in a trembling voice, "Brother Lin Yu, those terrible images keep haunting my mind. Every time I think about them, I feel so dirty and so painful. I really don't know what to do." Her eyes were filled with despair and helplessness.

Lin Yu gripped Zhao Ling'er's shoulders tightly with both hands, looking at her with a firm yet tender gaze, and said, "Ling'er, don't say that. In my heart, you will always be the purest and most beautiful. The crimes committed by those despicable men in black should not be made to cause you pain and guilt." He gently stroked Zhao Ling'er's hair and continued, "No matter how long it takes, I will stay by your side, and we will overcome these fears together."

Zhao Ling'er's tears welled up again as she continued to pour out her inner pain: "Brother Lin Yu, I'm so scared. I'm scared that I'll encounter something like this again in the future. I'm scared that I'll never be able to go back to being the carefree person I used to be. Every time I close my eyes, those fears engulf me."

Lin Yu embraced Zhao Ling'er again and said in a more determined tone, "Ling'er, believe me, with me here, I won't let anyone hurt you again. We will become stronger and make those bad people never dare to come near us again. You must be brave, for our future, for overcoming these dark memories."

Zhao Ling'er looked at Lin Yu with teary eyes, her gaze filled with both fear of the future and dependence and trust in him: "Brother Lin Yu, I know you're good to me, but the shadow in my heart is too heavy. I don't know when I'll be able to get out of it."

Lin Yu gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said tenderly, "Ling'er, don't be afraid. Time is the best healer; it will slowly heal all the wounds. We will face this together and get through this difficult time together. I believe that one day, we will get rid of these shadows and live a peaceful and happy life again."

Zhao Ling'er nodded slightly. Her body was still trembling, but leaning against Lin Yu's warm embrace, feeling his strong heartbeat and firm promise, she finally felt a sense of reliance and peace.

Outside the cave, the howling wind continued unabated, as if telling of the world's cruelty. Inside, the two huddled together, their body heat warming each other's hearts, becoming each other's only solace in this world full of suffering and the unknown.