Chapter 27: A Twist of Fate
After listening to Ou Li's not-so-good memories, Yu Yi, who understood the ins and outs, nodded and said, "So, you saved Lilith in this life?" It's just that he was a little surprised that he actually played a pivotal role in this story.
"Yes, after I earned enough gold coins with the beast tide, it happened that the time was almost there, so I went to find her." Ollie said, his tone distinctly lighter as he recounted the memory: "I waited in that town, and every day I told Zolsander to follow her gambler father. Until one day half a month later, when Zolsander returned, there was a timid little girl behind him. ”
Hearing this, Yu Yi couldn't help laughing: "This time you succeeded, did you sleep late that night?" ”
"Don't laugh, Brother Yi." Ou Li glanced at the other party and said, "Since she came to save her, how could she let her experience such memories again." ”
"The little words are quite touching," Yu Yi no longer joked, but indeed, when he saw Lilith's tragic story being rewritten, it really made him feel relieved: "Then congratulations, you have redeemed the regret of the last time." ”
"Congratulations indeed, this may be the greatest benefit of the reborn." Following the black dog who led the way around the corner, Ollie continued: "My past with Lilith should be a big piece of my heart. So, after I was reborn, I thought about her every minute. ”
"You've done it." Although he has never experienced this kind of thing, Yu Yi can imagine that kind of mood, and if he has the opportunity, there are many things that can be made up, such as Lin Qihan......
"yes, I did." Ou Li smiled for himself in agreement, but the smile quickly froze again: "She was really scared at first, refusing to speak, refusing to eat, and even refusing to sleep, no matter what I said to her, her eyes were always so vigilant and sharp when she looked at me. At every opportunity, she thought about running away and going home. However, I knew what kind of home she would return to even if she ran away, so I ended up taking her out of town. ”
Yu Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "You did the right thing, if it were me, I would do the same." ”
However, this is not necessarily the right thing to do. Because I won't put shackles and shackles on her, plus she's really a very smart girl, the more time you spend together, the more chances she'll have of escaping. Although each time, Drow Sander and I were able to bring her back, it was because of this that her escape methods became more and more extreme, and her body was injured more and more. It made me wonder if I was doing something wrong. Although she is many times better fed and clothed than before, I don't think she is happy because of it......"
"So what?" Yu Yi felt something.
"So, I took her back to that town, gave her a bag of gold coins, and let her go home."
This approach made Yu Yi couldn't help but smile: "And then? Nothing else? ”
"Yes, I told her that if you want to eat meat, come back to me." Ollie was amused by herself, too, "because in the week she followed me, no amount of delicious food could make her open her mouth except dry bread and milk." ”
Yu Yi naturally knew that this would not be the end of the story, so he asked, "And then?" ”
"And then, on a rainy night. She found me and Zolsandr, and she still had a dagger dripping with blood in her hand, which I thought was either her father's blood, or the blood of the first guest. Who cares? All I know is that she has a high fever and the blood bar on her head is much shorter than usual. Fortunately, this time I had enough gold to seek the best treatment for her. "At first I didn't know how she found us in Wildfire, until one day, when the Drow Sander got drunk, he slipped out that the sharp dagger and our general location were hidden in the bag of gold coins he had given to Lilith. ”
"Then you should really thank him." Yu Yi said and added in his heart, "Otherwise, you will live to a dog again this time." ’
Ou Li naturally didn't know what the other party was thinking, and continued: "Since she is not a warrior and has a weak physique, her condition has only improved after I took care of her for two days. Every day that followed, she would find the church in Wildfire City and confess there. ”
"You should know, it's not a place for good." As two people who know Wildfire City well, it is natural that they both understand what kind of place the Wildfire Church is in essence.
"Of course I know, but pious confession never knows where it is, does it?" "She persevered day after day until she was cured." I was waiting for her at the church gate that day, and we went back to the hotel where we had stayed. At the door of the inn, I actually heard her speak, and the first thing she said to me was: 'I want to eat meat.' When she said that, she smiled like an angel in a relief of a church pillar. ”
"So, you're going to make her a priest?" Yu Yi asked.
"It was her choice," Ollie said, "and after that day, she felt like she had been refreshed, and the smile never stopped on her face." At her request, I found her a mentor, a freelance pastor, and her talent was beyond our expectations. The old pastor said she was probably the most gifted pastor he had ever seen in his life...... Thinking of the path Lilith took in her previous life, who would have thought that she would be a wonderful priest? ”
"This can be regarded as a surprise behind the good guy card." Yu Yi also laughed. "However, in terms of time, that should be the time when you participated in the civil war in Wildfire City, right?"
Ou Li nodded: "Yes, that matter is very risky, I want her to leave for the time being." However, instead of agreeing, she asked to be my deed...... Her temper, I knew nothing could shake her, so we made a pact. As it turned out, she helped me a lot, and she grew amazingly during that war......"
In a long story, the two of them have unknowingly arrived in the noisy and abnormal neighborhood of the Seven Gods Arch under the guidance of the black dog. Yu Yi breathed a long sigh of relief: "Okay, then this story can be regarded as a relatively successful end." ”
"Yes, this time, I didn't let her suffer any trauma and pain, and spoiled her like a little princess." Shuttling among the pedestrians, Ou Li said a little vaguely: "But actually, I'm not really sure if I really saved her. ”
"What does that mean? Could it be that the little girl who stood in front of us before was an illusion for all of us? Yu Yi shook the newspaper in his hand and asked a little uncertainly.
The thief explained, "I just think that this Lilith is completely different from the Lilith I knew before. Sometimes, I even have the illusion that maybe the real Lilith is still in a corner now, repeating that tragic life......"
Before he could finish speaking, a crisp sound had already interrupted him. Naturally, it was Yu Yi, and the newspaper rolled into a strand was the source of the crisp sound. "What kind of bastard are you talking about?"
"Is there something wrong with this feeling?" Ou Li was a little stunned and asked stupidly.
", of course it's wrong." Yu Yi scolded, and when he found that his voice attracted the attention of the people around him, he lowered his voice: "Such a simple truth, only you, the authority, will be confused." Think about it with your heels, why did she judge the same as the previous life? ”
Without waiting for the other party to answer, he asked himself: "Of course, because you really succeeded in saving her." The more different she is, the more successful your rescue operation will be, brother, you are really a brother. ”
Ou Li wanted to say something, but was once again muffled by the other party's voice.
"Even if a tree grows in different environments, the fruit may not be exactly the same. And how much more are people? There are countless possibilities in life. Didn't you save Lilith just to change? Yu Yi is not very good at saying these beautiful words, but this time the reprimand made him quite satisfied, "Yes, what you know and miss may be the Lilith who is walking in the quagmire, but in order to make up for the regret, you have rescued her from the quagmire, and she is destined to be the same as in the past." But she's still Lilith.
And you, because of your own private emotions, now actually begin to miss that unfortunate prostitute, and even doubt the existence of this innocent priest now...... Tell me if you're a bit of a scumbag, will you be satisfied if you let her suffer again? There is no such thing as perfection in the first place, and it is normal to change regrets and generate new regrets. Isn't it great to be born again? What other good things do you want to let Ou Li take it alone? ”
Reprimanded by a slashing head and face, Ou Li stopped and stood upright in place in contemplation. After a long time, Yu Yi, who suddenly pulled over to the side, gave a heavy hug: "Brother, why didn't I find out before, you still have this preaching skill?" You're right, I'm wrong. ”
"I'll go! Uncle, spread it out! So many people looked at ......" Yu Yi shook twice and pushed the thief away, "But that ghost girl in your family should like to see this scene very much." ”
"yes, I'm going to get her back...... Say a good apology to her. Ou Li said.
Yu Yi put his hand on the other party's shoulder and said, "I have to apologize, but before apologizing, let's make things clear first." The story you just told is Lilith's, and it's yours. In the story, you have already explained today's events clearly. ”
Ou Li didn't speak, just walked forward step by step with the man and the dog.
"I'll just say, why did Lilith mention the casino, and you suddenly got so angry. Your story is clearly explained. Speaking of this, Yu Yi couldn't help but smile. Although Ou Li avoided talking about the reason for his anger before, he inadvertently explained it all without telling himself.
He continued, "Isn't it because of those bad memories of your past in the casino?" Now that both of them have finally escaped their former fate, you don't want to go, let alone let her go...... But your reaction is indeed a little bigger, and you are avoiding medical treatment, right? ”
"I've had enough of that kind of place, and now that I've finally gotten rid of it completely, why bother disgusting myself again?" Ollie finally asked rhetorically.
"It's because you've gotten rid of it that you have to face the shadows. Besides, neither you nor Lilith can go back to that predicament, can you? Even I am already standing in front of you in advance. ”
Yu Yi's last sentence knocked heavily on Ou Li's heart. "I see, Brother Yi."
Speaking of which, all the entanglements can be considered completely lifted. Yu Yi lowered his head and said to the black dog: "Then the next thing is to ask it." Find someone, you can't, I can't, it's the expert. Right? Little good. Did you find anything? ”
"Woohoo!"
As soon as he blurted out the question, the black dog jumped in response.
"Alright, your story is long enough, it's already discovered! Lead the way, little girl. Yu Yi ordered. After receiving the master's order, the black dog ran forward without hesitation.
As for the two people behind him, while trying to chase through the crowd, they didn't forget to tease: "Brother Yi, I've always wanted to ask you this question since my last life." I only think about it today, I don't know if to ask? ”
"There's a lot of, so let's ask." Although he knew that it might not be a good word, Yu Yi still agreed happily.
Ou Li pondered for a moment before he continued: "Tell me about you old man, if you raise a dog, you can raise a dog, why can you afford such a 'little girl'...... Such a ......"
"The name of the sissy." Yu Yi continued.
"That's what you said, I didn't say anything......" Ou Li quickly cleared.
Yu Yi raised his eyebrows: "I didn't mention this dog to you in the previous life." ”
"Wherever you go, you always take it with you. But it didn't tell me where it came from...... "Ou Li recalled.
"This isn't my dog in the first place, I'm just adopting it temporarily. Its real owner, the one who gave the name, was a girl younger than Lilith...... She asked me to take the little girl, saying that one day, it would take me to her......"
Hearing this, Ou Li said cautiously: "But...... I've never seen such a little girl by your side before...... Could it be that you haven't found her all along, brother? ”
"Woohoo!"
While the two were talking, the black dog in front of them barked like chicken blood.
"Looks like the little boy has found something......" However, when they looked forward, the figure they saw was not the little priest with the double ponytail, but a figure with a bone mask and wielding a huge scythe. Even if she didn't see her face, Yu Yi could tell her identity from the red hair on that end...... Pearl! It's her, it's really Pearl!
"Ollie, you know what? Maybe after you save Lilith, it will not only change the fate of the two of you, but also my ......" He said that, forgetting all the taboos, he directly relieved the blood anger on his back and rushed forward......