Chapter 01: The End and the Beginning (Chapter 1)
Half a month has passed since that day. The grand fireworks bloom in the air. The loud bang, accompanied by the loud explosion, brought a curtain down on everything. The sound of a loud explosion gave Neil a final curtain call. It's Neil's own choice, and it's what he's always wanted! Walking on different roads, Xiuqin's presence makes Ai Xiang and Neil intersect. However, unlike Neil, Ai Xiang is not a person who shares the same path with Neil after all, and has always been from the beginning to the present.
Neil is a man with a story, or every man is a man with a story. Ai from the air of the horse wanted to know the story of Neil. Interesting pity? Feeling unworthy for Neil? Ai wondered why Neil had chosen to embark on this path. This also has nothing to do with Ai Xiang! Oh, yes! From the very beginning, the path we chose was lonely, a path with no end in sight.
This is where Neil's life comes to an end. Xiuqin was rescued, and although Yuma also went to the hospital, Yuma was not in danger. The bombed-out Anning Street also began to be rebuilt under the promise of Black Dragon and Ahn. Everything looks so complete. But Ai Xiang always felt that something was missing.
The last of Neil's faces gradually came to mind. The glowing eyes seemed to say something. Is that a tear? Why do you feel a little lighter? It was a feeling of letting go of everything. Look up and watch the emerald green leaves sway in the wind. Ai Xiang never had any thoughts.
"Xiao Ai, come out quickly. Someone is looking for you! "Aunt Xue's voice came from downstairs. Since that incident ended, Ai Xiang has officially moved to Uncle Moen's house to live together.
"Yes, I'll come down right away." Aunt Xue's voice interrupted Ai Xiang's nonsense. Through the window, Ai Xiang looked down at the familiar figure downstairs, "Youma".
casually put on a coat, Ai Xiang rushed downstairs. When he came to the door, Youma had been waiting for a long time.
The horses are dressed in casual attire. The white shirt and slim-fitting pants made him look very young, and Yuma's resolute face was hidden under the wide hat. Only that tough chin is exposed! seemed to be aware of Ai Xiang's arrival, raised his head slightly, and his dark eyes were exposed in front of Ai Xiang at this moment.
"Yo, Ai misses you coming." A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and Yuma waved his hand at Ai Xiang.
"Are you ready to go?" After seriously looking at the swimming horse in front of him, Ai Xiang said slowly. Youma is not a local, and Ai Xiang has known it since the beginning. As an Interpol, Youma needs to run around, and now Neil's matter is over. Then the horse will not stay in the town of Nobel for a long time. The only thing that Ai Xiang didn't expect was that Youma chose to leave now. Glancing at the hand holding the luggage, Ai thought he could tell that there was an injury that hadn't healed yet.
"Yes! I'm busy. It's not suitable for lying in a hospital, it's not so auspicious. As if sensing Ai Xiang's gaze, You Ma generously exposed his arm wrapped in white cloth and waved it a few times.
"People like you really don't fit the hospital." Closing his eyes, Ai Xiang looked like he was. It made Yuma smile.
"Now, why don't you go out and sit down for a while?" Pointing to the park not far away, Youma said slowly.
"Of course, there are some things I want to ask you about." nodded, and said hello to Aunt Xue. Ai Xiang followed the horse to a nearby park.
didn't say any more nonsense, and asked directly shortly after sitting down.
"I want to know how to take the Hunter exam." Looking directly at Youma, Ai Xiang said slowly. The tone is very solemn.
"I guess you're trying to ask that." Closing his eyes, the corners of Youma's mouth slowly flashed a smile.
"I'm glad you had this idea, I didn't think you belonged in this town. Not even belonging to the Republic of Batochia, your future should belong to the endless unknown. The eyes met, and the eyes of the horse were full of relief.
"I'll tell you, and of course I'll give you, my letter of recommendation. This will save you some of the hassle of the initial assessment and go straight to the official exam. You Ma's words made Ai Xiang unconsciously correct his posture.
"But before that, do you know what a hunter is like?" You Ma's tone still began to gradually become solemn, and between the three words, Ai Xiang's attitude gradually became serious.
"I don't know, and it's because I don't know that I want to be a hunter. Go find your own answers. A trace of confusion flashed in Ai Xiang's eyes, and it was randomly replaced by a hint of firmness.
"Really? Sure enough, you're funny! The smile on the corner of his mouth became more and more intense, and the appearance of the horse made Ai Xiang very confused. Taking out the envelope that had been prepared from his arms, You Ma handed it to Ai Xiang. Standing up from his position, he picked up the package and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute, you haven't told me how to take the hunter exam yet!" Hurriedly stopped Youma, Ai Xiang asked.
"The city of Kent! There you go! Pulling his hat, Yuma gave the answer.
"The city of Kent? I'll go. With more and more determination in his eyes, Ai Xiang gave his own answer.
"I'm looking forward to your performance, and I hope you can truly become a hunter! By the way, if you meet my son, then maybe you will be able to talk! Looking at Ai Xiang in front of him, You Ma said hesitantly.
"Your son?"
"yes, he's a bastard kid, about your age. But he's already a very good gunner. Unfortunately, he's an academic, so he probably won't go to the Hunter's Tournament. When he said that his son was a very good gunman, Yuma's pride was evident on his face. Of course, this made Ai Xiang still have a little curiosity about Youma's son.
"I'm looking forward to it!" Ai Xiang responded. It seemed that he felt that his words were a little too much, and he waved his hand and dragged his suitcase away gradually.
"By the way, I don't know your son's name yet!" Suddenly, as if something had come to mind, Ai Xiang asked loudly.
"If you can meet him, then you can definitely recognize him." didn't look back, but the words of the horse clearly fell into Ai Xiang's ears.
"What a wayward guy who wants me to take care of your son. However, you are still playing reserved with me. Glancing at Ai Xiang, he felt very speechless.