It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

A slightly uncomfortable, melancholy mutter came from Bai Lin's mouth. A moment of vulnerability flashed across her cold and resolute face, but it was fleeting. The hero looked at his clenched fists, as if he had made up his mind. Then, he turned and looked at Miyu.

The wolf girl, or rather the wolf girl's vision, was now hazy and dim. After all, it was already late, and her mental state did not seem very healthy, so she could only maintain a barely alert state and observe the blurred vision.

The sudden surge of heat plunged her consciousness into a more distant world, and the scorching sensation made her body less adaptable. The deep purple flames became the only thing she could steadily observe.

What is this place... Hell? Such a strong wave of resentment. Am I finally out of control? Can't I even control this body with my last bit of consciousness?

Never mind, it was all within my expectations. There are so many unexpected events, even if someone like me tries hard, I can't achieve a perfect ending. Born in the mud, I will be destroyed in it. I'm not a spotless lotus, so don't harbor such unrealistic thoughts.

I only hope that, after my complete depravity, I can attack my enemies as much as possible. There's no hope of survival for this body, so, let me destroy as much as I can...

--not good.

I still feel so unwilling.

I am unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling, unwilling...

Who could truly accept a life cursed from birth, a life of hardship? Resentment continued to grow, and the helplessness of everything she faced would eventually cause the wolf girl's consciousness to slowly sink. She finally closed her eyes, making a choice that was beyond her reach, but only one she could choose.

"This isn't hell."

A cold, graceful voice jolted the wolf girl's eyes open, startling her awake. She saw the white-haired, black knight, who looked familiar yet not quite, kneeling before her. The wolf girl instinctively flinched, then rolled backward, landing on all fours, half-crouching on the ground. With a fierce look, she bared her teeth at the sudden appearance, as if intimidating him with the instinctive power of a beast.

Bai Lin seemed to have anticipated this. She calmly stood up and surveyed her surroundings, which were remarkably peaceful, with none of the war-torn atmosphere she'd experienced before. It was clear this was no longer the real world. While the scene was similar to before, the sheds were more sophisticated and appeared far more peaceful than the outside world. The sky above her had completely sunk into night, free of the previous sense of impurity, struggling between dusk and night, and no longer causing any unease or unease.

Bai Lin, looking at this scene, said slowly,

"This should be the first time we've had a conversation like this. Previously, you attacked me on your own initiative, or did something else, but we really didn't have the conditions to have a conversation like this before. Don't you think so, Miyu? Or should I call you by another name?"

As he spoke, Bai Lin looked at the wolf girl in front of him. But she just kept making low growls as usual. Bai Lin's expression did not change much, and he continued,

"This thing given by the God of Wilderness is indeed very useful. I understand what you mean. So, that God B saw through everything about you from the beginning... That's why he brought this thing among the three rewards."

"But you probably don't understand. Even though you and Miyu share a body, she's the only one receiving information. Good things fade away with time, remaining only in her consciousness. Meanwhile, most of the evil has been removed through her shielding, leaving only the purest substance slowly accumulating within you."

"I've figured out that you've been mostly asleep. Otherwise, this body would have gone out of control a long time ago, right?"

“Awoo…”

A sharp roar came from the wolf girl's mouth, which was still hostile. It seemed to express "What do you know about me?" Bai Lin continued to reply frankly,

"I already know everything about you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to take such action at this point in time. Although time in the outside world is much slower than here, even a single second's loss is a threat to my body in that state."

"So, I've staked everything I can, just to chat with you."

Just as Bai Lin had said, she understood everything. Angelina's inspiration, the guidance of the wild god, the words of the elves, and finally the true image presented by the flower, everything about Miyu was now clear.

Originally, Miyu was just an ordinary werewolf, living in that small village with her family. But those other beastmen, more like bullies, whom Bai Lin and Miyu first met, had their own ideas about this small village under the guidance and guidance of their superiors...

Chapter 703: The Past of Accumulated Resentment

"The bright red-haired werewolf bears some resemblance to the legends that have circulated before. Let's create a replica and present it to the Perfect Man as a tribute! This wouldn't be expensive, and we could just squander the lives of those untouchables. Who knows, we might even win their favor."

This is what the original instigator said. He probably wanted to train werewolves like Miyuki into magical pets, and then hand them over to those so-called perfect people to please them.

But bullies are ultimately just someone else's minions. This originally inexpensive gift caught the eye of another wealthy man with unique interests. He was even more obsessed with the legend of the werewolf Angelina had contracted, and he loved it.

So, the wealthy man decided to invest money to help Miyu truly move in that direction. But how could the creatures of this world easily resemble something like that? Furthermore, what happened back then was just hearsay to them, and even the information they had was just fragments of hearsay. They had no idea how to specifically target Miyu.

Thus began the brutal torture. They invited experts to gradually adjust the werewolves' bodies through various rituals, medications, instruments, and even curses. The werewolves, powerless to resist, suffered heavy casualties, and the already small village became increasingly dilapidated.

The werewolf race consists of various tribes and lives in small groups. This means that besides the tortured villagers, there are also fellow werewolves from other settlements. However, those fellow were not brave enough, or had no reason to resist the existence of "perfect man".

"Survival of the fittest" may be the creed of the entire werewolf clan.

This group of tortured werewolves would never see the light of day again, and would continue to be tortured. No one would come to care about their small village, and even if they prayed, they would find no one to pray to.

Miyu, who has been cursed since childhood, is the one who has the strongest affinity with creatures from other worlds, and therefore, is the one who receives the most care. Thus, Miyu, having grown up, watches her family suffer and makes a choice.

That is, they fully cooperate with all the other party's actions in exchange for everyone's safety. The wealthy and his men were happy to accept this. After all, this level of compatibility could not be achieved by a large sample size. Most of the residents even retained their original hair color, so there was no hope at all.

Miyu's happiness was sacrificed, and the entire village was left with a life of poverty and darkness. Having reached this point, it's difficult for anyone to return to the way things were before, but they still try to maintain their daily lives with their last bit of warmth. Miyu, on the other hand, is sinking deeper and deeper into pain. Under all kinds of inhuman torture, she gradually can't bear it anymore, so...

She split into two personalities.

Thus, the childlike Miyu, with her optimistic and innocent outlook on everything, was born. She was able to face all hardships with impeccable grace, shouldering the heavy responsibility of securing happiness for the villagers. Meanwhile, Miyu's other half, striving to prevent her body from crumbling under excessive negativity, diligently suppressed her own malice.

"...Of course, this part of you is finding it hard to maintain your rationality. While the gradual diversion of the canal you envisioned earlier may have alleviated some of your resentment, it seems it's too late. If you were to be trapped in a desperate situation again, you would surely lose control completely."

Bai Lin, with a rather sullen expression, spoke slowly to Mi Yu. The other man roared twice more, not losing much of his hostility towards Bai Lin. He then folded his hands and prostrated himself on the ground, his eyes somewhat vacant, growling in discontent.

Forget it. I'd expected this day to come. When I first shed this consciousness, I already accepted this outcome. Only by living outside can I bring happiness to others. Something like me, devoid of any emotion other than resentment, has no reason to exist. It's simply because destroying me without harming her is too much of a hassle, that's why she's stuck here.

Everyone I care about is gone, and I know that. I hope you can avenge me, but I won't force it. Honestly, I don't have anything left to cling to anymore. Go ahead, though; that's what you were here for anyway. I'm grateful to have you do this.

"You, really think so?"

Bai Lin frowned. The wolf girl, who had been staring at the ground, raised her head because of the cold questioning voice. She looked at Bai Lin with a puzzled expression, and Bai Lin spoke again, slowly narrating to the wolf girl,

"It's true that the village has been destroyed, but there are still people you care about alive in this world. Otherwise, why did you stand between me and that guy last time?"

A feeling of being clenched in her heart spread throughout the wolf girl. She stared ahead for some unknown reason, a sudden impulse flashing through her heart, as if she had forgotten something. When she came to her senses, she was already in tears.

"...You can't remember clearly, right? She must have been harmed by your enemy, which is why she became like that. And before that, if I remember correctly, Qili should be her name, and she is also your real sister."

Bai Lin looked at the other party and told the story slowly. The wolf girl shrank subconsciously again.

I have no impression of this name, but...

"Okay, you don't have to say anything. You don't have to think about who she is anymore. I bet your head must be hurting if you think about it. Just remember these two words. That should satisfy her. Let's talk about our own business."

Bai Lin smiled, interrupting the other person's thoughts, and then slowly walked towards the wolf girl. The latter closed her eyes, thinking about her own end, which would eventually come.

She... is probably a good person. I like her very much. Outside, I seem to be very attached to her as well. It might be a bit cruel to let her do this, but there's no other choice.

People around me used to say that there's a revolving lantern before death. But for someone like me, consumed by resentment, it seems only a hazy memory remains of the past... If I try to recall it, perhaps it will only cause this body to collapse prematurely.

Chapter 704 An Acceptable Ending

Just like that, don't think about anything and accept this ending.

The wolf girl made up her mind. But after waiting for a long time, she did not see the expected end. She only heard Bai Lin's light voice, with a little floating smile, ringing in her ears.

"Why are you closing your eyes? Do I look that scary? Why do you dislike looking at me so much? Didn't you stick by my side and encourage me when I was a little bit out of control before? Even though you were outside at that time..."

The wolf girl subconsciously opened her eyes and saw a face with a faint smile. Although it was not bright enough, and seemed to be just a smile for encouragement, it was definitely a smile that could be described as "like a spring breeze." She knelt on one knee in front of the girl again, one hand on her knee, and spoke to her.

Bai Lin moved calmly, and his gentle and elegant temperament made Mi Yu wipe away some of his own thoughts, and he howled in surprise. It seemed as if he was saying,

Why are you saying this? Aren't you here to destroy me? I've reached my limit. If you don't kill me, the people outside will die too. This body can't handle it anymore. I've already accepted this outcome.

The wolf girl's lips trembled slightly, but there was no hesitation in her words. This made Bai Lin's eyes look a little more lonely and sighing, but Bai Lin's words were as steady as ever, even more gentle than usual.

She stretched out her hand and slowly placed it on the girl's furry head, gently stroking her hair like a parent. A warm feeling spread from her body, then flowed through her fingertips and into the wolf girl's heart. As she did so, she said with a comforting smile on her face,

"You're still young, don't always think about sacrifice. You don't even have the hope that I can save you. It seems I still have a long way to go to save the world. After all, you don't even believe I can save a little girl like you... Maybe it's time to reflect on your daily behavior."

The wolf girl crawled in front of Bai Lin, her body gradually felt warm, which also made her feel an impulse. An impulse to continue like this, an impulse to immediately throw herself into Bai Lin's arms and cry loudly. It was like returning to her family again. But she couldn't do this. She roared in a trembling voice with some sobs, as if to say,

Really, idiotic hero, what's the point of saying this now? I'm reluctant, but I can live with you outside, and just for that, I can rest in peace. There's no need to offer me this unnecessary comfort.

"Hey, this isn't just some consolation before death. I'm only saying this because I really have a way to save you. You really don't need to worry anymore, because I'm here. I've already said it, this time, I won't make the same mistake again."

Bai Lin frankly stated the facts. The wolf girl broke free from Bai Lin's hand and looked at him again. The expectation in her eyes seemed to have transcended time, slowly awakening from the ancient past, and now, at this moment, it once again filled her eyes. She growled softly, as if asking,

"Really...really?"

"Well, really."

After receiving a positive response, the last line of defense finally collapsed. The wolf girl rushed into Bai Lin's arms, and Bai Lin did not refuse at all, gently responding with his arms. Tears soaked Bai Lin's clothes, and the howling sounded in her ears, but she did not think it was noisy at all.

Even if she had come to the right realization and had lived through experiences unlike any other, a girl was still a girl. And to have reached this point... she had endured too much. She still had her own deeply hidden personality, a hatred not inflicted by others but inherent in her very nature as a human being.

Even if it's just a lie, I'm already satisfied. That's what the wolf girl thought.

Bai Lin stroked her back, as if trying to soothe her emotions. Mi Yui's hands tightened and she showed no intention of leaving. After a while, Bai Lin said,

"Alright, you can hold me as long as you want from now on. You probably can't suppress this resentment anymore, right? Don't turn evil and kill me in my arms later."

After hearing this, the wolf girl calmed down a little. She wiped the corners of her eyes with her hands and howled in a low voice with great emotion, as if to say,

Is there anyone who talks to a crying girl like you? But what you said is true. With the tool you're using, I'm lucky I can maintain this state. If I stay like this for too long, I'll also face the final, inevitable end of being Miyuki.

"What inevitability? I'm here to resolve this so-called inevitability. I'm telling you, do you believe me?"

Bai Lin's hands were on the other person's shoulders. Her eyes were like the sun, dazzling, natural, and sincere. They were clear and golden, but not too dazzling. They just shone lightly on others, making people feel comfortable and refreshed.

Although her eyes were still wet, the wolf girl could still clearly see the seriousness in Bai Lin's eyes. She roared in response without any hesitation.

I believe you.

"Then we can begin. You are a girl with self-awareness, so I certainly cannot destroy you. That would be like cutting off a part of Miyuki, an act of depriving her of her personality. It may not be morally wrong, but I'm unwilling to do it."

"So, this thing that the God of Wilderness gave me really did give me the effect I wanted. Although your original body can no longer support you, I just need to transfer it to another place."

Bai Lin frankly expressed his thoughts bit by bit. In the other party's slightly doubtful eyes, he took one of the other party's hands, then returned to his previous posture and said seriously,

"Sign a contract with me. You should be able to do what's required. Just be summoned to my body and that's all."

The wolf girl's confusion and surprise quickly turned into rejection. She shook her head, completely rejecting Bai Lin's idea.

Chapter 705: Can you predict me?

She roared, as if to say,

No, your body can't handle it. If someone has to be sacrificed, I don't want it to be you.

"Didn't I just ask you if you believe in me? I'm someone who would sacrifice myself so easily. It would be nice if you could take over my body, devour my will, and save the world in my place. However, I have people I care about and want to live with, so I absolutely won't choose that."

Bai Lin seemed to be smiling very easily. Her eyes were serious but not overly heavy. She changed the subject and continued,

"Remember that time? When resentment was seeping from my body? Inside me, there's a dragon filled with hatred, one I killed with my own hands. My body can handle this, so just come on."

"Are you comparing me to this little girl? Hmph, when she comes I'm going to tear her apart."

Chronostia hummed in dissatisfaction. Bai Lin smiled darkly in his heart and quickly replied to the evil dragon,

"If you dare to do this, I will let Ajun cleanse your soul."

Perhaps because he was frightened, Kronos roared deeply after hearing this, and then stopped making any sound. Bai Lin took the wolf girl's hand and said to her sincerely,

"Though your past was incredibly tragic, it's over now. There may be no place on this earth for the embodiment of pure resentment, but through my eyes, you can freely experience this world and enjoy the same you outside, the times we once shared."

"This isn't a right I've granted you, but rather a sincere blessing from Bailin Eshlevyan. You don't need to worry about any burden on me physically or mentally. I'm asking this of you because I want you as a traveling companion. So, please don't be careless or overthink it. Just look me in the eye and answer me with your truest, clearest thoughts:"

"Would you like to go with me?"

The bright moon hung in the sky, shining through the outside of the shed, coating the ground with a light layer of frost. This light was like a mirror, reflecting the tranquility of the night sky onto the ground, making it look like a lake, gently swaying with the breeze, peaceful and reassuring, completely masking the inner restlessness brought by the ominous setting sun.

There were no birds singing, no flowers blooming, but the beautiful silence and this faint light seemed more suitable than those so-called beautiful symbols to be the most flowing main theme in the night's symphony. The white-haired brave, in his gentle voice, addressed the girl before him, who had repeatedly faced life and death, and fallen into the abyss of despair, and extended his most sincere invitation to move forward together.

She was unfamiliar with other worlds, alien races, and knew nothing about summoning magic. The only thing she trusted was the being before her.

And she finally welcomed this last ray of light. After a painful journey of wandering without any basis, she seemed to have finally found a place of comfort. She was no longer lost, and once again clasped her hands together, howling softly, as if to say,

I do.

It wasn't a journey across another world, but it still transcended countless boundaries. The "summoning" contract was signed. Soon, the girl before him transformed into a faint stream of light and dispersed. A momentary red light flashed in Bai Lin's eyes, and then she stood up and looked at the sky outside.

Doesn't it hurt?

The girl asked in a low voice.

"Of course it hurts, but to me, it's just a minor nuisance. I'm used to it. If you were to complain about this, I wouldn't be doing my job anymore. I'd be off to some quiet place to farm and fish."

Bai Lin brushed off this description lightly. The pain and suffering in her heart, the pain or injuries in her body, could not shake her peaceful heart, which was as clear as the bright moon in the sky.

Going all out to save a girl like this might not necessarily be a pure good deed. This wasn't simply out of kindness, nor was it something that could be driven by mere pity. If one had to explain why Bai Lin did this, it would be this:

I just wanted to save her, so what?

Simply put, it's as simple as that.

She stroked the ends of her hair, moved her body a little, and continued to ask in a relaxed manner while adjusting to her physical condition.

"By the way, you are Miyuki outside, so what should I call you now?"

It’s also Miyu.

They are one... is there any need to call them by different names? Bai Lin quickly understood this idea. After all, this girl is essentially a part of Miyu. So, she took a long breath, opened the door and walked out.

"Then let's fight the first battle of our joint efforts."

A flash of white light passed, and Bai Lin once again arrived at the platinum land shimmering with flames of war. The starless night sky was just as clear and vast as it had been in the previous illusion, the heat having already passed. She moved her hands, tightening her grip on the spear, and looked towards her enemy not far away.

Araniah crawled out of the ruins, shook off the dust on her body, then picked up the giant axe and said to Bai Lin,

"Hmph, I don't know how you managed to escape my spell, but you're burning your life right after resurrection, right? Judging by the situation, you'll burn yourself to death even if I leave you alone. What on earth do you want to do, Miss Loser Elf?"