Chapter 148: Taken for granted? (2-in-1)
"Ling, are you awake?" After pacing and hesitating in front of the door for a long time, Heliga decided to listen to the old man Yoguru and see how Ling was doing. In addition, in fact, he had long known that Ling was not asleep at all, just lying in bed in a daze, and he was only doing this out of the most basic courtesy.
"Hmm...... Come on in. The answer to the combination lock was - "Unsuspecting, Ling's voice came from the room. Hearing this, Helliga entered the password according to Ling's instructions, and then gently pushed the door open.
Although it had not been inhabited for several months since Rei left, that didn't stop Master Yoguru's design of an automatic housekeeping doll from keeping the room clean and tidy. The room was still as airy, spacious and bright as it had been when Haliga had last visited. There is a faint fragrance in the air, and even though it's winter, the sunlight that shines through the gaps in the leaves of the forest gives a warm feeling.
What is slightly different is that when I came in before, it was a purple-haired girl as delicate as a doll, sitting on a series of conductive displays, tapping on the keyboard, watching the good news from the lines of code, and proudly showing off the superb hacking skills of the "kitten" to herself; And now, the same girl was lying on the soft single bed beside her, and the bright pink pajamas were exposed in the messy quilt, and the girl who was still in high spirits before was now pale.
"Rei...... Are you okay. Heliga asked with concern—it's rare to see Ling so embarrassed. Even when Patil Matiel was broken just now, her face was only stubborn as she was now, not like she is now—weak and dependent, like an ordinary girl.
"It's just a bit of overexertion...... After all, even I hadn't used up so much guiding magic in such a short period of time. Ling tried to sit up with difficulty, but was pressed back by Helriga pressing her hand on her shoulder, "Really...... I said it's okay, don't worry about me. ”
"......" Helliga didn't speak, but silently helped Ling tidy up the quilt that had been kicked and messed up, and stuffed her back into the quilt tightly.
"Okay, okay......" Ling rolled her eyes, but she didn't resist again, but quietly watched the scene in front of her.
"Speaking of which, you're a little bit like a normal girl now." As he did these things, Heliga said casually, "If it were you in the past, you would have yelled 'I'm fine' or something, and you would have made a fuss here." ”
"Actually...... Ling is still the same. Hearing this, Ling giggled, "For Estelle and Joshua, Ling is still like this." ”
"Really? Do you mean that you can only be so well-behaved in front of me? Heliga laughed too.
"yes...... You're the only one who is special. in every sense of the word. Ling smiled mysteriously.
"......" Heliga didn't know what to say, so she looked away and looked around.
"Although what you say now is probably a bit abrupt—" Ling said suddenly, "but if you don't say it now, you may not have a chance in the future." So, Heliga, please forgive me for being abrupt—"
"What's wrong? So twisted and pinched. It's not like you—"
"Heliga, I ......" Ling's whisper was almost inaudible, but Heliga could still hear it clearly.
Because, before he knew it, his attention was completely attracted.
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What the?
What do I hear?
When Helliga heard those two words float out of the girl's lips, she felt something unbelievable about it.
Moreover, when he heard those two words, the instinctive feeling he felt was not absurd and calm, but trembling as if he had been hit by a blow.
Like.
Ling spoke in a serious and gentle tone, facing herself.
He said his name and said "I like it".
For a moment, neither of them spoke. The air seemed to freeze, time seemed to freeze - teenagers and girls, staring at each other.
How could it be?
Is that really the case?
Two voices, echoed back and forth in Heliga's mind.
What he should have noticed a long time ago—Levi's various desires and words, and the words that Master Yoguru had just blurted out, including the fact that Estelle and Joshua had already understood—were so slow to react?
No, I actually knew it for a long time, but this attack was too sudden and I was defenseless.
"I thought ......" After a long silence, the words spat out in Heliga's slightly hoarse voice were something like this, "You should like Levy." ”
"I do like Levi...... But that's not the same as liking you...... And to Joshua and Estelle is not the same kind. Ling said calmly, picking up a box of yogurt next to the bed, "I've also thought about this issue carefully......
"What is it?" Heiliga took the yogurt box from Ling's hand with herself, gently tore open the package, stirred the sweetness flowing inside with a small spoon, exuding a sweet and fruity smell, and then scooped out a small spoon and fed it to the cherry mouth of the girl in front of her.
"Estelle and Joshua, let's be family—like older brothers and sisters." Ling happily savored the sweetness and sourness in her mouth as she said, "But don't tell Estil, though, she will get carried away when she hears this." Joshua's words didn't matter, Heliga could say whatever he said to him, he would only praise me for being sensible. ”
"Okay." Heiliga thought for a moment, and it seemed that Estelle was indeed like this, and a knowing smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"As for Levy...... I've thought about this before, too. However, in the end, I was sure that my feelings for him were different from those for you. ”
"Why?" Heliga wondered.
"Because...... Probably because he had always treated me like a child—even though when I was still an "executor", I used to say that people in the association didn't look at whether Ling was a child or not, but only whether Ling was useful or not - but Estelle was right...... Ling was just a wounded kitten, instinctively seeking warmth, not cold so-called recognition of ability - Levi at that time, although he didn't say it, Ling knew that he really cared about Ling. But then, Ling discovers—that his concern for Ling is high—is like a gift, and he gives infinitely and gently, but never asks for anything in return, and doesn't even think so. It's like a program. ”
"Isn't that bad?" Heliga said softly.
"That's good...... However, this is not what people call "liking" in the ordinary sense. Ling sighed, "It's not because of the so-called age gap, it's not that he has any resistance to my black history...... It's just that kind of relationship. Although Ling's insight and understanding of things like human bonds are very superficial, I also know very well that in a sense, although Levi is very gentle and reliable, he is not a person who can communicate on an equal footing, not a listener and narrator who stands on the same plane. Like a god on high above, he accepts all of Rei's sorrows and pains unconditionally, giving appropriate advice to resolve and digest them, but he never wants, or rather, seems to be unassailable at all...... Don't let Rei do the same. Such a relationship...... It can't be called ...... The kind of love that likes it. ”
"Black History......" Helliga said in a bitter tone - how did he hate these in the first place? But what are you doing now? in using all this to achieve their own ends.
Although there are countless reasons to convince yourself...... But there is no way to convince your conscience at this moment.
"It doesn't matter...... Heliga, though Estelle and Joshua never brought it up...... But Ling understands well. Ling said seriously, "In this world, some people are very malicious towards certain people and certain things, even though it is not their fault - especially, it is almost only for women's humiliation. Ling knows very well what she has encountered, but Ling has already come out, and Ling also knows that the person next to Ling who knows the truth now is not just pretending to be concerned by taking care of her face concerns...... Including you, Helliga really cares about Ling, so I think so. ”
"......" Helliga looked at the girl in front of her with some distraction. Ling in front of her, is she really the same girl who was awkward and petty with herself a few months ago?
"Heliga...... I don't know if you've noticed, but from the first time I saw you, I realized that you were different from everyone else—that was the affection that no one else had for Ling. Ling couldn't be more grateful to Estelle for giving Ling the chance to get out of the darkness, but even someone like her is the same as Levisgo, an unattainable sun that gives everyone and everything equally—Ling likes her and believes in her, but that doesn't mean love, or anything like that...... Heliga is different from none of them. When Ling was distressed about her biological parents, Helliga was the only one who took the initiative to enlighten me...... In all these exchanges, you are the only one and only to Ling in a special way - Ling can feel that in Heliga's heart, I am not a weak little girl who needs unconditional extra care, let alone a monster who needs to be kept away, but an absolute equal, someone to communicate with - I am very happy, Heliga, after recognizing all this, I am glad that someone in this world treats me like this. Equality, warmth and respect – that's probably what it feels like? Only you are different, only you are ......"
Ling suddenly started talking from the bed and hugged Heiliga softly. The latter doesn't dodge or dodge, just let the girl's body stick to him.
I had a slight chill - probably because my body hadn't recovered. Helriga thought instinctively as she felt the touch on her chest and back.
"Ling, that...... I ......"
"No, Heliga doesn't have to answer me." Ling said indifferently, letting go of her embrace and throwing herself back onto the bed, "I know it all...... It's just wishful thinking on my part. I don't have any reason or authority to take you away from Sister Fei, and I can't take away someone else's bond in this way - therefore, I didn't expect your reply from the beginning, no matter what kind of reply it was. I just think that if I don't say it now, I probably won't have a chance again - it's not easy to rediscover the joy of life, and it would be a pity not to be brave and willful for once. ”
"......" Ling's calmness and calmness made Hailiga a little confused. Speaking of which, Heliga thought to himself, before, all along, how did he view the girl in front of him?
All along, I don't seem to pour a lot of special emotions into her. It wasn't supposed to be such an ambiguous relationship. It may seem strange to say, but I seem to have always treated her as a somewhat awkward sister?
Don't kid yourself - another voice inside lashes out at this autistic idea.
The window paper that Ling had just bravely pierced was not only for her, but also had the same effect on herself.
Myself...... Are you really able to be honest with your thoughts?
"Okay, don't show that face. If there's no way to reply, it's better to assume that I didn't say anything. At least I'm relaxed myself. Ling said briskly, "If it's okay, you can go back first, I shouldn't have to be here-"
"If I'm gone now." Heiliga whispered, "You'll probably be crying alone under the covers." ”
“…… Oh, yes. Ling's expression stiffened, "After all, it's just the beginning, and there is no hope or possible outcome...... First love, don't you allow me to cry secretly? There was a certain stubbornness in Ling's voice.
"So what if I say...... Actually, there is no need for such words. Heiliga continued softly, "How would you answer?" ”
"What do you mean?" Ling frowned, "Wait, don't you want to-hmm...... Eat it all, right? ”
"Why do you say that? I just can't make a part...... And then again. Heiliga suddenly remembered something, "Originally, I didn't care about other people's opinions, to put it bluntly, as long as you two can accept it-"
"What a dangerous statement, you." Ling glanced at Helliga with a deliberately feigned "disdain", "Why do you think this situation can be maintained?" When I was in Liber, I read a lot about similar harem rivalries within the royal families of the ancient aristocracy – how could you guarantee that something like that wouldn't happen? ”
“…… What did you see...... Wait, can you use those things as a reference? Heliga was stunned, "Actually—it's not that complicated." ”
"For example?"
"Hmm...... Actually, Fei told me before......"
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