"Welcome back, Lord Ash. How can we help? "Every time you return to the fire ceremony, the fire girl is always the first to notice you. Even though she doesn't have a pair of eyes to remember you...... But I can always recognize you after parting meetings, no matter how long.

She has no past, no name, no origin, like a God-made doll who exists only to fulfill her mission.

Her perfection and sophistication are hard to describe.

No matter from any angle, the fullness of her cheeks, the height of the tip of her nose, the arch of her lips and the curvature of her jaw all present a soft beauty blended with tranquility and amazement on the beautiful neck surrounded by dark saintess dresses.

Either standing, or sitting on the stone steps, waiting quietly. Always be with you reserved and believe in ......

She may be stronger than you, but her scarred fingers have never flinched and complained; Her faith may be much better than yours, living in her own grave and smiling forever......

Her soul embodies the greatness of the Mother Goddess and can redeem even the deepest dark imprints.

And the only thing about her mission and life is you, inheriting the ashes of the first fire. From the moment you were born, she waited silently, waiting for the first flame to crown you with her own hands.

……

As a vessel of the soul, the ashes attract souls who have no place to return in the world all the time, and having a soul can essentially enhance the power of the ashes.

"I see, please touch the darkness within me."

Ember slowly knelt down on one knee, lowered his head, and stretched out his right hand. It is an ancient ritual that has existed since the beginning of the flame and can represent vows, devotions, and praises.

The firefighter gently stroked the top of his head, "...... The ownerless soul will be transformed into your power. ”

It's a peculiar feeling, like an empty vessel overflowing; It's like a fractured glorious wedge stone that is constantly merging. It's just one of those feelings.

In addition to being aware of his own existence in the darkness, Ember can also touch another soul with the same essence as him, but with some differences.

With a cautious attitude to slightly "touch" the other party, the purest mass of "furry" exuding soul particles shrank like a frightened kitten. Then I gradually got used to this kind of touch, gladly accepting your reassurance, and occasionally responding to you mischievously.

It's a process of getting to know each other without words, even without any touch, and it's always so simple and real. The soul cannot be concealed or concealed.

The fireproof girl always likes to "watch" Ember quietly, and when she first arrives in this world, Ember will always be uncomfortable with this unreasonable and undisguised attention.

"Your Excellency, please don't stare at me like that, I can't even concentrate on the magic!" Ember reminded rhetorically.

"Okay sir...... But I don't have eyes......"

“……”

"Your Excellency Fire Prevention Woman, please don't laugh at me secretly, I know that I was a little stupid just now."

"Yes, sir." The fireproof woman covered the corners of her mouth.

“……”

"Fireproof lady! This is the wine that the onion gave me, in order to celebrate the successful overthrow of the boss, do you want a drink? ”

"I'm sorry, my lord, but I don't drink." The fireproof woman lifted the hem of her skirt, and Yingying's waist turned in a circle, thanking like a noble lady.

"Your Excellency, can I ask your name?"

"I'm sorry, my lord, I can't remember exactly."

"Your Excellency, do you remember what your hometown was like?"

"My lord, where you are, is my hometown......"

"Then let me tell you about my hometown, I'm afraid I'll forget it all after a long time...... I'm from a blue planet......"

The Fire Girl is always the best listener, and she will remember every word you say. Except for things related to "spreading fire", she is pure and ignorant like a newborn child. And what should you start with teaching a child? Give her a name, of course.

One day, Ember was in high spirits, "Firefighter girl, I'll give you a name!" ”

"My lord, name?"

"Well, since you've forgotten about it, let's get another one, okay?"

"As your grown-ups wish."

"Okay, that's called ...... How about being called 'Akuya'? Ember was eager to try.

"What does 'Akuya' mean?"

"Well, the name of a goddess, our goddess who directs the souls of the dead."

"Presumably a great goddess of salvation, like Berga, the goddess of sin. I'm afraid that I am not qualified to bear his name. ”

"Uh...... Inexistent. ”

Ember finally dismissed the idea of naming her, and the painting style of "Akuya" was obviously wrong......

"What is your name, Lord Ash?" Firefighter is like a curious baby, curiosity should not exist for her, but Ember has taught her.

"My name?!" Ember himself was a little surprised, but also a lot of excitement! It's like a boy who keeps pursuing a girl, and the girl finally takes some interest in him.

"Hi my name! Isn't my name ...... Wait and think about it, how could I have forgotten my name! Isn't that all there is to ...... Whose ...... Who's small. Ember rummaged through his mind, but the scattered clues slipped through his fingers again and again.

"No, it won't! I can't forget, who am I? I am from Earth, and my homeland is on Earth! I...... I love to order takeaway with braised chicken and rice, and I'm playing Black Soul at home? …… My delivery has arrived, my VR has arrived...... VR？ What is VR......"

Ember was hysterical and hugged his head in pain and was about to go crazy, the once familiar relatives and their figures were gone, and he still remembered the warmth of his mother's arms when he was a child, and the peace of mind riding on his father's shoulders. Despite his best efforts to see them again, they went farther and farther away......

And with that, those ugly living corpses, disgusting maggots, giant monsters, death and destruction, killing and rebirth. Either the enemy dies or I die, for the sake of promise and for glory, the departed best friends and lovers, the endless wheel of fate......

"Lord Ash...... I am here! ”

The Firefighter hugged him in her arms, and only she could bear the spirit world that Ember was about to collapse...... Only she can save Ember's past and future.

Ember woke up from the brink of madness, the feeling of leaning outward on the edge of a cliff terrified him. And now he's back to safety and warm arms, and he's too warm to wake up again.

Her hair could be felt on her cheeks...... There's a lot of softness, and that deep fragrance of the soul...... Is this what she smells like?