"Why are you stunned, come in quickly. ”

Looking at Ali and Evie who were stunned at the door, Lines took off his apron and sat down at the dining table and said.

"You...... You're back?"

"Of course I'm coming back, it's my home after all. ”

There was a long silence.

Ali and Evie sat stiffly on one side of the table like puppets.

And at the dinner table, there is a meal that makes people hungry at a glance - to be honest, Ali and Evie haven't had such a good meal in a long time.

"You...... Where have you been for so long? No, I don't know if I'm worried. ”

Although Ali said this, there was still a faint mist surging between her eyes, and at the same time, through the imprint on her chest, Lane could feel strong emotional fluctuations.

“…… Sorry, there are some things that I can't help myself. ”

"That'...... What's the matter with the bandages on your body. ”

“…… Can't say"

"Are you still leaving?"

“…… Definitely. ”

After Lines finished speaking, he suddenly felt a little stuffy in his chest, and at the same time, Ali's reaction was not as fierce as Lines imagined.

"Really...... I can't say why. ”

"Sorry......"

At this time, Evie on the side just wanted to step forward to comfort, Ali suddenly raised her head, and a pair of eyes stared at Lines, from which Lines saw an unusual emotion.

Immediately afterward, she picked up the cutlery and feasted on it...... No, maybe it's better to stuff it in your mouth.

While eating, he was still muttering something in his mouth.

"Delicious...... It's delicious......"

……

"Boy, if you really care about her, you can take her away. ”

Hadias was rare, and said in a reassuring tone.

"It's impossible, I'm being hunted down, don't say I'm taking her, every second I take here with me, the danger will be greater. ”

"That's why you're so ruthless?"

"If she can hate me and forget about me, that's fine. ”

"Is this an escape?"

"Imagine it. ”

As he spoke, Lines sighed and set aside the plate that Ali had eaten cleanly.

"It's useless! I can tell you unmistakably that the moment your contract with her is established, she will not forget you, and the thought of you will torment her until the moment he dies. ”

Hadias' voice irritated Lines.

Strength.

I don't have the strength to do it myself.

If you are as rich as Sivir......

If you're as strong as Jax......

Beauty is only worthy of the strong......

This kind of third-rate words, I didn't expect it to really make some sense.

Bang!

Finally, with the sound of Ali's bowl being lowered, Ali panted and lowered her head, so that Alain couldn't see her expression clearly.

"Thank you for your hospitality...... I'm full. ”

With that, Ali stood up and walked into her room.

Click.

As the door slammed shut, silence returned to the hall.

Only Lines and Evie were left, staring wide-eyed.

"Alas......"

With a sigh, Lines gradually stood up, looked at the mess at the dinner table, and shook his head.

"Is there anything to eat, there is a little food left in the kitchen. ”

"Huh?"

Stunned for a second, Evie realized that Lines was talking to herself.

"My words...... It's still a chowder. ”

Is it a chowder......

Lines looked at Evie in front of him, and naturally understood what he wanted to say in his heart.

"Okay, let's clean up here, let's eat in the kitchen. ”

Call......

As the flame hedron heated up, the sound of kitchen knives touching the chopping board came from the dining table next to him, and Lines looked back to see that Evie had washed the potatoes and cut them into small pieces.

"If you cook...... It's lonely to be alone. ”

Seeing Lines looking at herself, Evie's face turned red and she continued her work.

It's lonely to cook alone......

So when she wasn't there, Evie must have cooked for herself.

"You live here...... It's lonely, isn't it?"

Alas?

When Evie heard Lines's words, she couldn't help but be stunned and looked back at Lines.

"Weird?"

"Indeed, it is strange for you to say such a thing. ”

Listening to Evie's words, Lines smiled self-deprecatingly.

"You grew up in the slums of Noxus and came to the War College on your own...... I'm afraid there is no one to rely on. ”

"Before I answer your question, I want to ask you a rhetorical question...... Do you have anyone to lean on?"

After listening to Evie's rhetorical question, Lines couldn't help but be stunned.

Myself...... Who can you rely on?

In an instant, figures flashed in front of his eyes, Lux, Katerina, Ryze, Riven, Yasuo...... and the magic sword in his own hand.

"What's the matter, boy, you look at me weirdly. ”

Hadias said as if sensing something.

"Huh...... Of course I have people to rely on, after all, people are creatures that depend on what to live on. ”

"In that case, I also have people to rely on......

As she spoke, Evie took an apple from the side and took a bite.

Who is it?

Lines was curious, but he didn't ask.

Finally, in the small talk between the two, two bowls of chowder were ready and placed on the small dining table in the kitchen.

While eating, the two couldn't help but think of the days when they were children, when they were in the slums.

"Hey, are you leaving tomorrow?"

"Well, I have to go. ”

Lines wasn't worried that Evie would lose her temper like Ali, he knew that Evie was a sensible girl.

But unexpectedly, Evie seemed to be silent for a moment after hearing Lines's words, and seemed a little ...... Disturbed?

"In that case, I have something I ask you to help me with...... No, maybe it's just confiding in you, you shouldn't refuse, right?"

Confide?

To be honest, Lines was surprised that Evie would use this weaker word, which was not in line with her high self-esteem.

Confused, Lines nodded.

Then, Evie stood up, turned her back to Lines, and actually ...... Slowly unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his shoulders.

This......

Lines felt something was wrong, but he continued to watch.

As the garment faded, Evie's entire back was revealed.

At this time, Lines was shocked to discover that a terrifying wound appeared on Evie's white back, and the depth and length of the wound were fatal, and it was even likely to have pierced the heart.

But so far, Evie hasn't shown any signs of discomfort.

"This ...... What the hell is going on. ”

"I don't know, since I went home alone today, I suddenly felt a pain in my back, and then my eyes went dark, and I didn't know anything, and when I regained consciousness again, I was not only at the door of the War College, but also ...... And there were auditory hallucinations. ”

Auditory hallucinations?

Lines frowned.

"Tell me, what kind of auditory hallucinations is that?"

"There was a voice, claiming to be Qianjue, that had been lingering in my ears...... Until now. ”