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

"Your words are a little unsteady, and even you yourself are a little unsure of what you are saying. Don't rush to say it, just listen to me continue."

Bai Lin interrupted him. This time, Sheng Qili didn't resist at all. Bai Lin also said slowly,

"Finally, the elder sister waited for an opportunity that she believed would allow her younger sister to escape completely. Perhaps because the villagers had remained silent for too long, a serious breach of the law occurred during a banquet organized by the evildoers. She and her mother immediately mobilized the villagers and launched a rebellion."

"Long-suppressed emotions suddenly erupted from the villagers. Time and oppression had only dulled their claws and crushed their bodies, but they had never extinguished their ruthlessness. After paying a price, they achieved a measure of victory. The villagers slaughtered all the bastards tamed by the evildoers in the village. Although they didn't know where to go next, the glimmer of dusk still made them feel the breath of freedom."

"Until—something unexpected happened."

The conversation suddenly turned to a different tone, and the sharp and murderous words gradually emerged from the story. Bai Lin seemed to be a little emotional. She said in a low voice with a gloomy face,

"A knight in full black armor descended, and with overwhelming force, she drove out and slaughtered all the villagers. She even used a playful method to trick the villagers into believing they could avoid being slaughtered by retreating indoors, only to then torture them one by one until they died."

There was also some resentment in Bai Lin's tone, but she still met Sheng Qili's eyes with clear eyes.

"The only one who survived was the girl's sister. She lay numb beside her mother's body. She let out an ear-piercing scream, shedding tears amidst the howling. It wasn't just a reaction to the pain of love. Too many emotions coursed through her body and mind, depriving her of even the normal ability to cry."

"It was at this moment that the knight in black armor returned, transformed. He transformed the sister, who was filled with endless resentment and pain, into her current self, having forgotten everything and assumed a new identity."

"And that sister is you, Qili."

Bai Lin's eyes were firm and resolute, but even though Sheng Qili's heart was trembling violently, she still couldn't feel the true feelings of Bai Lin's words. She questioned Bai Lin with sharp words that were not too loud,

"Are you trying to say that the knight in black armor wasn't you, and that I was also turned into this by that mastermind? What a joke! I've seen your face with my own eyes..."

"You look almost the same as me, so is it difficult for him to disguise his appearance?"

Bai Lin's words forcefully suppressed Sheng Qili's doubts. She continued to reply sternly,

"It's normal that you don't believe me, because everything about you has been rewritten. Judging by your memories, I'm a liar. Those aren't memories that can be reclaimed with a few spells, nor are they past memories that can be verified through intense emotion. They're the most terrifying curse inflicted on a girl like you who loves her family, isn't good at expressing herself, but is pure and kind."

Chapter 724: The mind is still, tears fall like rain

The more she spoke, the more out of control Bai Lin's emotions became. She took a few steps, as if she wanted to punch the flower stem to vent her anger, but then she withdrew her hand. After holding her head and feeling a headache for a while, she came to Sheng Qili again and said in a somewhat manic tone,

"I really, really want to finish this properly. But seeing you like this only makes me angrier and more desperate about this world. What kind of person, with what purpose and for what reason, could harm an already unfortunate girl like you at this time?! Looking at you, I not only feel heartbroken, but I also feel utterly miserable. Do you understand?"

As he spoke, Bai Lin shook his head and wiped his face with his hands. He waved his hands at Sheng Qili's somewhat stunned gaze and continued,

"I'm sorry, I lost control a bit. I said all this to you because I think you're irreparable, but I also think you should know. Now, to make my words more convincing, let me explain a little more."

"First of all, why did I have to fight you before telling you all this? The reason is simple. You wouldn't talk to me so much unless I beat you into submission. The mastermind behind this obviously knows me very well and has, in some ways, changed you to have a personality similar to mine."

"Fighting with you was truly difficult for me. I tried everything but ended up at a disadvantage. Fortunately, under your pressure, I finally took the final step and fully realized my martial arts. This finally allows me to put my grand plan of chatting into action."

As if to calm herself down, Bai Lin deliberately spoke the above words in a slightly more relaxed tone. Then, she continued,

"Then you might want to ask me why, despite having such a deep understanding of your past and knowing that you were already trapped in your current state and unable to recover, I still didn't kill you. This is mainly due to your own actions."

"I?"

Sheng Qili asked doubtfully, and Bai Lin nodded affirmatively. She bent down like Sheng Qili, knelt on one knee, and looked at him straight in the eye, gazing at him sincerely with the most stable expression, and gradually said,

"Before meeting you, I went to areas that might be affected and warned anyone I encountered there not to help me or attack you. This was mainly to help me understand everything. It would be too troublesome to explain your situation to everyone. It would be bad if they were too harsh or got hurt by you."

"But what shocked me was that they had all met you, and that you had actually asked them about my deeds. I guess that first meeting in that church had some influence on you, causing you to do this. This also resonates with an idea in my mind, which is..."

At this point, Bai Lin's tone became even more solemn and profound. The glimmer of a leader that she radiated, which made people trust her, brightened. Looking at Sheng Qili, she continued,

"Your past can't be undone, but with your current tempered personality, you can also reform yourself, make choices, and embark on a new life. You should also realize that while I'm not a good person, I'm not an unforgivable sinner either. Follow in my footsteps, and re-examine your own understanding, step out of those unwarranted responsibilities, and embark on a brand new future."

Bright light flickered, the morning light streaking across the horizon, ushering in the bright noon sun. The light shone through the sea of ​​flowers, blending with the golden ocean, pouring out a warmth and brilliance that wasn't blinding, yet felt radiant. It was as if all the fog had been purged of dust, and everything was crystal clear, everything pointing towards a brand new world.

In the center of that radiance, the black knight with long hair and golden eyes, dragging his scarred body, gave a soothing, beautiful smile.

"Qili, your past has been forgotten by most people, and even forgotten by yourself. But this world has never abandoned you. You can still choose your own way of living."

The gentle words brushed past Saint Qili's ears like a gentle breeze, causing her body to tremble slightly and her eyes to flutter. When her emotions reached their peak, she lowered her head again and sternly said,

"This isn't true... This is deception! I won't make the wrong choice, I won't make the wrong choice again—"

At this moment, Bai Lin directly stretched out his hand and grabbed Sheng Qili's arm, causing her heart to tighten and she raised her head again. Bai Lin slowly and gently put Sheng Qili's hand down, then held her hand, looked into Sheng Qili's eyes, and said softly in the softest tone,

"You've never done anything wrong. Whether as a sister or as a person, you've done everything well enough."

"Next, you don't need to worry too much. Just walk the path you want to take. Even in this new identity, be yourself and don't be haunted by memories manipulated by others."

The golden eyes, like a lake, were filled with moving ripples. Every word that came out of Bai Lin's mouth gave Sheng Qili the deepest comfort. She was completely frozen in place, not knowing how to respond for a moment. Bai Lin, as if remembering something, said,

"Oh, by the way, part of your sister's soul is here right now. She was harmed by someone else, so she's temporarily taking shelter with me. Although she only has a vague memory of you left, I won't be able to sleep or eat if I don't let you see her again."

As he spoke, a bright red light slowly emerged from behind Bai Lin. A pair of small hands emitting light grabbed Sheng Qili's other hand. The little wolf girl was kneeling on the ground, shaking the other's hand and howling softly, as if saying,

Sister, let’s go home.

Those few simple syllables brought Saint Qili's world to a halt. The overwhelming impact left her unable to react, and even her mind was completely devoid of thought. It was as if she had fallen into another world. By the time she came to her senses, tears were already streaming down her cheeks.

Why, what on earth is this... I clearly, I clearly should have never seen this little girl. I clearly... I should...

"Wow... wow..."

Without much thought, and even without knowing whether the emotions were real, the tears finally burst out.

Chapter 725 Please Stop Barking

Sheng Qili cried like a child. Her hands trembled, she cried into the wind, and then she fell helplessly into Bai Lin's arms. Bai Lin also knelt down and embraced her, cooperating as an arm and providing a warm embrace.

The breeze blows through the sea of ​​flowers, causing the new buds to bloom again, adding a bit of color to the sea of ​​flowers.

"Sister, the flowers are blooming. But it seems useless to be blooming in a place like this where no one is looking at them."

"You're silly! Flowers don't just bloom for you to see. Even without any spectators, as soon as the spring breeze blows, they will naturally express everything they've accumulated. Even if it doesn't have any function or meaning, it's still a completely natural phenomenon."

"Well, it's a shame if no one sees it. How about this! Every time we come here, we pick a new flower for our sister and put it up. Beautiful flowers paired with our beautiful sister, then everyone can see these beautiful flowers, and our sister will look even more beautiful. Isn't that meaningful, hehe."

"...Your little mouth is so sweet, but this is definitely not enough."

"not enough?"

"Little girl, of course you have to have one too. Every time we meet again, let's choose a flower for each other to record every step we take together, okay?"

"Okay!"

The mottled sound of a bell echoed from afar, seemingly awakening the faded memories embroidered on a parchment scroll. Saint Qili could no longer utter a single word, but continued to weep in Bai Lin's arms, unable to stop. Yet, her wails seemed to add no noise to this peaceful world.

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and everything seems so peaceful and tranquil, so simple and beautiful.

But at this moment, a discordant sound shattered the silence. A burst of applause erupted, instantly drawing Bai Lin's attention. He saw a middle-aged man in a white robe, his head and face covered. The golden patterns on his robes clearly revealed his true identity.

In an instant, the surprise in Bai Lin's eyes turned into a suppressed, faint anger. The middle-aged man put away his hands and spoke first.

"What a wonderful story! Two sisters born in tragedy, and now with a seemingly decent, though not quite perfect, ending. If it were turned into a song, it would be even more captivating."

As he spoke, he pulled a guitar, seemingly made of white oak, from his hip. His fingers frivolously plucked the strings, revealing a completely different look from when Saint Qili first met him. Lyrics gradually drifted from his magnetic voice, and the seemingly casual melody told the story of the Wolf Sisters and Bai Lin.

"You're such an unpleasant fellow, playing the clown at a time like this."

While that little song might have been a decent enough way to tell a story, it sounded undeniably sarcastic to Bai Lin at that moment. She looked at Sheng Qili, who supported her and let her sit down to rest. Then she slowly turned around and looked at him with a stern expression.

The armor had recovered slightly and returned to her body. Bai Lin didn't dare underestimate the enemy and gripped the weapon she had summoned. After all, this guy had easily transformed Sheng Qili into her current state, which meant his strength was absolutely unfathomable.

Of course, no matter how powerful the enemy was, Bai Lin would never make peace with him on principle. Obviously, the other party did not follow Bai Lin's feelings. He just chuckled a few times, stopped singing, and spoke again.

"That's a very direct review, but I think you did a pretty good job. What a perfect and traditional story. A savior rescues two people trapped in the quagmire. It's really good."

"After all, isn't it you, a bitch, who messed things up and caused such misfortune?"

Bai Lin was almost losing his temper. Was this guy trying to disgust him? Not only did his tone become more aggressive, but he also tightened his grip on the weapon in his hand. However, the other party's attitude was still very frivolous. He smiled and replied,

"But have you ever thought that if I didn't do anything, you might never find these sisters in your life—"

"You're fucking bloody, you bastard! Even if you weren't there, the God of Wilderness would definitely have told me. It's not your turn to talk nonsense here. You hurt people and still pretend to be innocent. What on earth do you want to do?"

The white-robed man didn't react much to this interruption, but he seemed to be in a trance. He stroked his chin and said to himself thoughtfully,

"Really? You're so close to that woman... That's a bit unexpected."

Seeing that the other party ignored her, Bai Lin became even more anxious. She growled in a low voice,

"I'm asking you a question. What do you want to do? Come on, if you want a fight, I'll be happy to serve you—"

At this moment, a powerful impact interrupted Bai Lin's cries. With a look of profound shock, she slowly looked towards the spot in her body where she felt the excruciating pain. It was a hollow, a gaping hole in her abdomen that had suddenly opened up.

The incision was smooth, and there was no blood oozing out at first. By the time Bai Lin had fully reacted, she had already fallen backwards with her whole body powerless. The man in the white robe simply raised the finger he had extended, shook it contemptuously, and continued,

"You're being noisy. As expected, the heroes in stories like this are all just hot-blooded, with no brains or manners. Even you can't escape that. I just said this story was very traditional, but now it seems a bit too traditional and out of touch with the times."

His tone didn't hold any obvious hostility toward the fallen Bai Lin, but it also couldn't be described as "indifferent." The man seemed to simply disregard Bai Lin from the bottom of his heart, so he appeared and spoke as he pleased, then attacked her when he felt she was being too noisy.

As he was talking, the man seemed to have thought of something, slapped his forehead, showed a wicked smile, and then said,

"It's decided. I'll kill you! A girl saved by a benefactor, whose former sister has been shattered, only to recognize her past in a half-awake state. With a body given to her by her enemy, what kind of crazy actions will she commit out of hatred?! This is unconventional."

Chapter 726 The Poet of Light

The man waved his hand nervously, his smile brightened a little, and he nodded with satisfaction at his own idea. As he did so, he said excitedly,

"Good, really good. As expected, the story can't be continued. Just killing someone randomly is very interesting."

As he spoke, he raised one hand in front of him and slowly pointed it at Bai Lin. This sudden back-and-forth was a bit confusing for Bai Lin. She knew the other party was strong, but she hadn't expected him to be so strong that she couldn't even see clearly.

The flow of magic from his body was completely imperceptible even to divine powers. If one held their breath to observe it, the sacred aura would burn their eyes, rendering it impossible to maintain. And all of his actions, from the moment he appeared until now, had gone completely unnoticed by Bai Lin.

Even now, even after being wounded to this degree, Bai Lin should have been able to resist. But she couldn't even move a finger, as if she were fixed to the space. No words could escape her mouth, and even her emotions had frozen. She was completely frozen.

This time, the man's attack was clearly different from before. He slowly gathered a beam of pure white light, shrouded in a faint mist. With a sinister smile, it slowly shot out from his hand. He raised it high, then slowly brought it down, slowly approaching Bai Lin. At this moment, Bai Lin's mind was finally allowed to think. Unfortunately, the only thought that came to her mind was "death."

There was no ability to resist, just like someone deleting a file from their computer, it was easy and reasonable. As the beam of light gradually enlarged before his eyes, Bai Lin completely gave up thinking.

At this critical moment, a figure flashed by, blocking Bai Lin's path. Her short white hair fluttering in the wind, her resolute yet piercing golden eyes, belonged to Saint Qili, standing between Bai Lin and the attack. Her voice, with its usual coolness, drifted to Bai Lin's ears.

"You're right. I'm beyond help. Even if I learn the new truth from you, I won't be able to understand everything. My body has been ravaged by too many things, and now this broken shell has no place to belong. Even if you let me live the life I want, I will be trapped in the abyss of hopelessness, unable to extricate myself."

"And the only thing I know for sure now is that you are a good person. So, it's better for you to live than for me."

When she said this, Sheng Qili smiled, a faint smile that Bai Lin had never seen before. That smile was not bright, but it seemed to make people feel warmer than the daylight behind them. It was deeply imprinted in Bai Lin's mind. Then came the last sentence.

"Let's live well together with her."

As soon as the words fell, the sky collapsed and the earth gave way. Bai Lin lost consciousness instantly. In a trance, she opened her eyes hazily in a wasteland. Only to hear that annoying male voice again.

"Oh, how could I have killed the wrong person? Never mind. Even if someone dies at a time like this, it's still an innovation that breaks the routine. This way, our heroes will definitely grow even more. Not bad, not bad, this is also good."

The man showed a complaining expression at one moment and a smile at another. He was so crazy that I didn't know if his mental state was normal. Then he said,

"Oh, by the way, the living one, I know you can still hear me. You don't have to guess my purpose. It all depends on our preferences, that's all. As for who I am..."

"Just call me the Bard of Light. Let's talk about everything and spread poetry. We'll meet again if we're destined to."

The poet's voice gradually faded away, along with the sound of his footsteps. Bai Lin finally breathed his last, completely immersed in darkness.

-

The sound of dry wood crackling rang out as a vigorous bonfire ignited. For this seemingly not-too-small mountain range, such a fire was naturally not too bright, but it was enough to illuminate Bai Lin's face and occupy the world before her eyes.

It was even more attractive to her than the starry night sky above.

After settling some matters, Bai Lin continued with her previous work, heading deeper into the alien lands. She had already passed a town that morning, but the local customs and practices there made her feel unsuitable for living, so she left. She didn't really want to rush to the next city-state at dusk, so she stopped in this mountain range.

The mountain is half snow-capped, and even though it was already dusk when we approached, we could still clearly see that some of the tops of the mountains were covered with snow. Some residents of the towns we passed by called this place "the devil's hot pot," and said that the view here during the day was astonishing.

Although Bai Lin didn't see anything particularly startling, she could still discern the magical power of the mountains and rivers through the thick mountain walls. This place must be similar to a volcano like Mount Fuji; it looked peaceful and tranquil, but who knows what it would look like after an eruption.

Of course, Bai Lin didn't plan to stay here for too long. He would get up early tomorrow and go to a safe area not far away to observe the place before deciding whether to explore it in detail. What he should do now is to rest.

She understood this very well in her heart, but she still hugged her body and stared at the bonfire in front of her in a daze.

After such a long journey, countless efforts, and even assistance from figures like the God of the Wilderness and the Elf Queen, I thought I could finally save the wolf sisters after my enlightenment. Even if it was just an RPG, with all the quest requirements, it should be good enough.

But what happened? A clown playing the harp—or rather, a bard, to be more polite—appeared, raised his hand, and so easily crushed Bai Lin's hopes, turning all her efforts into nothing. Bai Lin didn't even have a clue what power he was using.

After all, it was beyond her understanding of this alien world. The initial laser seemed like some kind of magic she had never seen before, and then it seemed as if some extremely powerful technique had been used to bind her to the space. But after that, the purifying light that destroyed everything, sweeping away everything, was something she could not explain at all.

Chapter 727 We Don’t Need to Know Each Other’s Names

She couldn't feel any magic power, couldn't see any "basic theory", and she had no idea what that power was.

The only thing I could tell was that he looked a bit like a theist. He exuded a holy aura, and his words were so crazy that he didn't seem like a normal person.

What does this mean? Can even the villain be a deus ex machina? Why did it turn out like this?

There was no ability to resist, it was just destroyed, that's all. If we use the RPG analogy, it's like when the goodend is almost finished, and then a player comes and deletes your file. The characters in the game are gone without any clear reason.

Bai Lin hadn't expected Sheng Qili's sacrifice. Until she was completely engulfed by the light and vanished from Bai Lin's sight, her face showed no trace of fear, no regret, not even a hint of pain. At most, there was only a flicker of helplessness in the corner of her eye, which Bai Lin caught.

This was her own choice, Bai Lin knew it all too well. But even so, Bai Lin couldn't let go of her sacrifice. Even though they had been enemies before that day, and Saint Qili had been a madman hunting her down, that expression had been etched deeply into her mind, unable to be erased.

Of course, Miyu inside her body was just like Bai Lin, with countless thoughts in her mind. However, the goal they had agreed upon was also very simple: don't rush to seek revenge now, and wait until later.