Erin is now wearing a cool summer dress, very elf-style summer dress.

The pale green long skirt with an almost transparent hem reveals her slender legs. The pair of boots he wore were also made by Ji and then refined, almost all of them were hollowed out, and they were covered with vine-like patterns. In this dress and these cut-out boots, Erin was like an elf out of the forest - well, she was an elf.

Now, Erin, who has taken off her boots and put her feet in the water, has a different sense of tranquility than usual...... Only then did she match the legendary elf.

To be honest, Erin's usual appearance is really a little different from the legendary elf - the legendary elf, elegant, proud, innocent, noble...... As for Irene, only pride is more in line with that, right?

Expressionless, venomous, and likes to complain...... If it weren't for those pointed ears, no one would have thought of her as an elf.

Ji Ran, who has seen Erin's true appearance, knows that Erin is indeed an elf...... And it's too pretty to talk about elves. And her heart is not what she appears to be.

This is a strange feeling, and it is even a temptation for Ji Ran...... And, it seems, Erin doesn't resent this either. Of course, Ji Ran couldn't figure out whether this was whether Erin really wanted to develop something with him, or if she was just deliberately teasing him...... He didn't dare to say that he could fully understand the idea of this elf.

Coupled with the cowardice and cringe that belonged to otaku in his previous life, he didn't dare to confess his heart. In his opinion. The usual little ** is enough.

However, seeing Erin's current situation, Ji Ran felt that he should say something.

"What's the matter, I see you've been in a bit of a bad mood lately." Ji Ran came to Erin's side very casually and sat down. Because the place where Erin sat was a big rock, although it was not small, it was a bit crowded for two people to sit together...... So the two of them were almost stuck together.

Of course, out of that otaku mentality, Ji Ran tried his best not to stick Erin.

But Erin clearly didn't pay much attention to it. Instead, he flicked the flowing river with his snow-white feet: "I thought you would come and talk to me about this a few days earlier." ”

Ji Ran was a little embarrassed. Truly. He had already seen that something was wrong with Erin earlier, but he didn't dare to talk to Erin lightly...... Erin's character is also clear to him, and if he goes up to talk to him at that time, it is the greatest possibility to be complained about by her lukewarmly...... He didn't want his comfort to turn into a farce.

“…… Although earlier I also found out that your love is not very good. But at that time I thought you should be fine...... Because in the midst of all. Except for Rice. The most mature should be you. ”

Ji Ran spread out his hand. He did think so, Erin was more mature than the others. I can understand the current situation better and will not cause trouble to others.

But in fact, Ji Ran now feels that he seems to be overestimating Erin.

"Mature? What is maturity...... As an elf, I'm just an adult. Erin ruffled her hair, revealing something she hadn't seen before.

Ji Ran was stunned. He didn't actually know Erin's real age, but it seemed that Erin was like a big sister compared to the others...... It turns out that she has just come of age?

“…… Uh, so now I know, I was wrong. You, like everyone else, have times of unease...... Although I hope it's just a delusion. Ji Ran touched his head. He felt that he should comfort Erin now, but he didn't know how to comfort the elf.

In the previous situation, Erin was on her strong side. Although I don't want to admit it, in fact, Ji Ran has been relying on Erin.

But now, Erin's helplessness made Ji Ran confused.

"Yes, I'm just as upset. I also feel that I can't keep up with you. But like you said, I seem to be the second most mature person in the ranks, so I can't let anyone else think I'm wavering...... But now, Ryan is gone, and so is Baker. I don't think I have to be so persistent anymore. ”

Erin looked at the river and sighed slightly.

Ji Ran was silent. He didn't know how to answer, how to make Erin relax. In fact, what she said was the truth, and what Ryan and Baker said was also the truth.

Compared with Les, who has accumulated more than ten years, and Ji Ran, who has opened the golden finger, the speed of improvement of other people's strength is indeed a bit slow.

Although neither Les nor Ji Ran could dislike them, nor could they leave them behind because of this, they themselves couldn't pass their own level.

Ryan chose to go home to replenish the foundation, Baker chose to embark on a journey alone to practice, and what about Erin?

"Recently, I wanted to go back to the Elven Forest. There, I still have something I haven't gained...... It's not just me, it's Warlo. Only by inheriting those things can we be considered true elven rangers...... Only then can we really catch up with you. ”

Erin looked back. Looking at Ji Ran, the corners of his mouth were slightly hooked, and it looked like he should have shown a smile.

In fact, Erin is still wearing a mask. Wearing such a dress and a mask looks a little abrupt...... But she had her long hair scattered so that the mask didn't look too strange.

Erin, who has spread her hair, feels different from before. Her temperament became more ethereal, really like a fairy coming out of the forest. Perhaps, this is a trait deeply engraved on every elf.

Ji Ran looked at Erin's smile that looked a little strange because of the mask, and she was actually dizzy. At this moment, Erin gave him far more attraction than before.

“…… Can't you leave without leaving? Ji Ran didn't know what to say or how to stop Erin from leaving. Although he knew that it would definitely be good for Erin to go back this time, emotionally, he didn't want Erin to leave.

But it was clear that his retention was weak. Although he thinks that he has poured all his feelings into it...... But it's still very pale.

“…… If I don't leave, will I always be a burden to you? That's not good. When I come back again, I will have the strength to fight alongside you...... This is my ideal, my wish. I don't think you're going to stop me from achieving my dreams, are you? ”

Erin looked at Ji Ran and seemed to have completely eaten him.

Ji Ran was a little flustered, he avoided Erin's eyes and looked at the river in a panic...... Then, he couldn't help but set his eyes on Erin's snow-white little feet.

When he saw these little feet for the first time, Ji Ran felt an unprecedented heartbeat...... Maybe it's because he has awakened some special attributes, all in all, Ji Ran feels as if he accidentally peeked into a girl's privacy.

But this feeling made him unable to extricate himself...... Maybe it's the kind of ignorant heart of a young man with a young spring...... Although he is probably not a teenager anymore, but the kind of otaku is similar to a teenager, isn't it?

“…… You have a point. Looks like I can't stop you from leaving anyway? Ji Ran steadied his mind hard, took a deep breath, and finally calmed himself down.

"What's the point of stopping me from leaving? Let me stand behind you and satisfy your desire for protection? I'm afraid even Lydia can't be satisfied with that. So, I thought, you're not going to stop me. Erin looked at Ji Ran, and her gaze seemed to fall deep into his heart.

Ji Ran was speechless. She has a point...... Although Lydia looks weak, she is stronger than anyone else in her heart.

"Rest assured, I'm not not coming back. Although the Elven Forest is my home, it is with you that I truly feel like I am with my loved ones...... Of course, my parents were nice to me, but elves...... Feelings and humans are different. Comparatively, I prefer human feelings, more passionate, more unrestrained. Although myself, I will not show xiàn out. ”

Erin had a lot to say today, and it was completely different from her previous style. In a sense, it's like a big sister who is comforting her little brother who is reluctant to leave.

Ji Ran also noticed this, so he became a little embarrassed. He touched his nose, sat up straight, and looked at Erin.

"I see, so I'm not going to stop you. But I want you to know that, at all times, you must remember that we are your companions...... I will never give up on you, and I am always waiting for you to return. ”

Ji Ran understood that Erin had made up her mind, and she couldn't dissuade her anymore.

Erin turned her head and looked at the river, kicking her feet hard a few times, splashing countless times. Then, she threw her head up, pressed her hands to the stone behind her, and looked through the shade of the trees.

"I will be back and will definitely be back. After all, there are people here that I can't let go, can I? ”

After saying these words that made Ji Ran blush and heartbeat a little, Erin suddenly took off the mask on her face.

Erin, who had removed her mask, had a delicate face as if she did not belong to this world. The three red marks on her face, instead of destroying her perfection, added a little color to her white jade-like face. These three were originally scars, but now they only leave a reddish mark the size of her little finger, which makes her whole face come alive and add a bit of realism.

"Perhaps, I should give you a parting gift." Erin said such a sentence, and then suddenly closed her mouth when Ji Ran looked at her blankly.

Her pink, soft lips rubbed slightly against the corners of Ji Ran's mouth. As if I had touched it, but I didn't seem to have touched it. A fresh, scent of flowers and plants filled Ji Ran's nose, making his head empty and completely unable to think.

Just...... Erin...... Kissed me?

He couldn't even believe what had just happened. (To be continued......)