Fenghua City, Fifth Avenue

Located next to the city library, this street is a famous pedestrian street in Fenghua City, and the spacious street is lined with shops, clothing, restaurants, electronics, and everything you need. This pedestrian street is very crowded, and most of them are young people dressed in fashion.

Shiyu Park surrounds the city library, covering an area of more than 1,000 acres, the park is not completely open, a few locations are forbidden areas, and the official version is that precious ancient trees are planted inside. The forest in the depths of the park is closed to visitors, and it has been maintained in a natural state of undisturbed nature. In addition, all scenic spots in Shiyu Park are open to the public for free, and it is a good place for a quick walk and leisure.

In addition to maintaining good natural beauty, the park also has a number of recreational areas.

Xiao Rin walked around Fifth Avenue for a while, she thought about it, turned around and walked into a jewelry store on the side of the road.

After buying a small and delicate jade pendant, she went straight to the Hundred Sections Staircase, which was a little remote and not many people would go to at night. The staircase is located on the border of Fifth Avenue and Wind 3rd Street, and it was originally a remote area that few people pass through, and after a few inexplicable and bizarre incidents, there are even fewer people here.

"Lan'er is really not hospitable at all, she even came up with this method!"

Walking up the stairs, Xiao Rin, who felt a few wisps of demonic aura emanating from the stairs, shook his head slightly and ignored it.

These demonic qi are extremely small, and they are of no other use than to give those who walk up this ladder some sense of fear. But...... In this dark environment, people's hearts are already uneasy, and the slightest inducement will cause the fear in people's hearts to spread unlimitedly.

Thinking of the murderous monsters rushing out of the darkness, thinking of a pair of scarlet eyes emerging from the grass beside him, condensing himself straight, thinking of the void in front of him, white smoke suddenly rose, and wisps of unjust souls roared hideously, rushing towards him...... In a dark environment, in an unfamiliar environment, all kinds of horrors will always appear in people's minds, alerting themselves to protect themselves.

Man, it's always like that.

......

Nestled in a small open space with a wide view, Blue Star Coffee at night is not as popular as it is during the day. The slightly old café sits lonely in a corner of the park, deserted, with a few dim lights at the entrance.

In the eyes of ordinary people, the forest at night, the dim lights, and the thick eerie atmosphere are as conspicuous as a haunted house. A wooden sign hangs at the entrance of the café, and the pale blue flame is wrapped around it, dancing slowly.

The mere wooden sign with the words 'At Rest' written on it is enough to make people fear regression.

After all!

Its existence has broken common sense, and it is suspended in mid-air!

Stopping near the café, Rin looked at the wooden sign that floated to her, in addition to the words 'resting', there was also a small mermaid phantom next to it, she pouted angrily, and stopped in front of Rin, looking like a send-off.

Xiao Rin reached out and gently tapped on the phantom, pushing the wooden card away.

She knocked on the door and waited patiently at the door.

"I've already told Lan Er at noon, and I'm really angry...... 'Remembering that he had missed the appointment many times, Xiao Rin had a headache again, after all, Lan Er is not like what he appears on the surface, this guy doesn't have a lot of gentle temperament.

Lan'er is a monster, although she is a little tired and tired in the long years, but ...... She's a monster.

It's really angry, and it's troublesome to think about it.

This time, she also felt that things were strange and wanted to learn about the situation here with Lan Xin, so she came over hard.

Soon, the door opened, and a slightly timid girl with short hair walked out.

She was not tall, petite, and wore a white and green maid outfit, which made her look extremely neat. After seeing Xiao Rin, she was overjoyed, "Rin, why are you here!" Then as if she remembered something, her face froze, and she pointed to Lan Xin, who was sitting by the window and looking at the night scene below through the glass window, and said, "...... Sister Lan said that you always lied to her, and she won't entertain you tonight. ”

Xiao Rin couldn't help but feel an urge to bully when she looked at her cowardly, reached out and rubbed her head, making a mess of the soft short hair: "The little rabbit is at ease, I have prepared good things, Lan'er will definitely forgive me~"

For this rabbit, whose aggression is about equal to zero, Xiao Rin has seen it a few times since the last demon slaying incident. Because of the relationship that helped her, this little rabbit would also give some coffee from the shop to the office from time to time. Well, those instant coffees that are brewed here are also taken......

"Mmmm, Rin be careful, I'll go first, that stinky fox is still waiting for me. Bai Huan nodded and went back to the back room to change clothes: "If Rin comes next time, I'll help you make coffee." Sister Lan said, my coffee making skills are better than hers. ”

For Xiao Rin, this timid little rabbit was unexpectedly bold. Maybe it's because she's always been on the run since she's conscious, she's extremely sensitive to malice, and she'll be keenly aware of anyone who shows some bad thoughts. On Xiao Rin's body, she never felt uncomfortable emotions...... She likes the way Xiao Rin looks at her, always so quiet and soft.

In the depths of her psyche that she didn't even know, when she was a rabbit, she seemed to remember something similar.

"Well, thank you~"

......

Lan Xin by the window supported her chin with one hand and looked at the scenery outside the window.

Since Xiao Rin entered the house, she has maintained this appearance, as if she did not exist.

"Yo, originally Lan'er also had a temper tantrum~~"

"What? Still angry?"

Sitting down in front of Lan Xin, Xiao Rin smiled and pulled her sleeve:

It has been more than a year since she met Lan Xin, and Xiao Rin has promised Lan Xin to come back here for coffee many times, but after each appointment, she either forgot or was entangled in a bunch of troubles and didn't have time to come......

But the agreement must be fulfilled, taking advantage of this opportunity, Xiao Rin is ready to apologize~!

"Lan'er, don't be angry, I've prepared a gift for you~" As she spoke, she took out the small jade pendant she had just bought from behind her: "How is it? Am I very sincere!"

Raising her head slightly, Lan Xin took the pendant, and she shook her head a little funny.

"Wait a minute, I'll make coffee. ”

Seeing that Lan'er was willing to make coffee for herself, Rin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She raised her head and reminded in a slightly coquettish tone: "Lan'er, I want to add milk, a little more." ”

"Got it. ”

Holding the delicate cup with wisps of white mist rising in both hands, Xiao Rin squinted slightly and looked into the distance.

Across a grove of trees, a streetscape of Fifth Avenue.

The bustling crowd, in groups of three or five, men and women, hooked shoulder to shoulder, holding hands, enjoying the convenience brought by the city.

Several girls laughed and cursed, turning around and grimacing at the boys next to them from time to time.

Several young people were in front of a store, and there seemed to be a quarrel and they were arguing.

A lost child cries, leading a circle of people to watch and comfort.

A pair of elderly men sat on a bench under a tree on the side of the road, looking at the scene in front of them, smiling at the corners of their eyes.

Such a hearty smile, the world of people, the happiness of people, the sadness of people, the sorrow of people.

She turned her eyes to the darkness of the forest.

In a dim lamp, a short-haired girl leaned against a lamppost and kicked the stones at the edge of her shoes.

What is hidden in this hidden landscape?

――Is it a dream in the spring breeze, or a frost in winter?

Taking a sip, Xiao Rin exhaled comfortably, bringing the heat of the coffee to his face, leaving a wet spot on the glass window next to him. She turned around and asked Lan Xin, who was stirring the coffee in front of her and hadn't drunk it, "Lan'er, has something happened in the city recently? ”

“...... Why do you ask like that?" Lan Xin looked up in surprise: "Because of your existence, this city has been very peaceful. With your previous heavy-handed tactics, there aren't many guys in this city who dare to ignore the rules you have set and interfere with the normal functioning of the Yang World...... The demon killer is the exception. ”

Demon killers...... Out of compromise between the two sides, this guy is still squatting in that colorless sky.

"Is that so?" frowning, Xiao Rin continued: "Listening to the kitten at home, the monsters in the city have been moving a lot more recently, because of their frequent activities, there are more people in contact with them. Although this has no effect on the normal operation of the yoshi, I still have some concern. ”

"Rin, this is not like your character, you are too diligent~" With a low laugh, Lan Xin gently pinched her cheek and quipped: "In the past, you would rest for a few days when you came back from going out...... Well, even in normal times, as long as the other party doesn't make any big noises in Fenghua City, you won't care. ”

"Lan'er!!"

Although, although I think what Lan Er said doesn't seem to be wrong, it's still necessary to refute it, isn't it~

As for diligence?

Sort of, from the moment that commission from the youkai appeared, there was always a sight from the youkai around her.

"Okay, okay, let me think about it......" Lan Xin's fingers unconsciously stirred the coffee, thinking carefully.

Picking up the coffee again, Rin didn't bother and turned her gaze to the woods.

Under that lamp, the figure had vanished.

On the stairs, two stop-and-go faint shadows merge into the crowd and can no longer be found.

Looking down and thinking for a while, Lan Xin remembered something.

"Rin ......"

"Hmm~"

"I think it's a banquet, it's been ten years, and the banquet is going to be held again. Lan Xin looked out the window, in the dark places of those cities, and seemed to see those guys excited: "In the last decade, the location of the demon banquet was on a hill, is it in this city this year......?"

"What kind of banquet? Does it have anything to do with this?"

"The demon feast, a banquet belonging to the monsters. ”

............

After chatting for a long time, Xiao Rin also had some understanding about this monster's banquet.

"Lan'er, I'm going back, thank you for the coffee. ”

"I'll have to pay next time!"

"Hmm~" Responding softly, Xiao Rin had already walked to the door.

As she closed the door, she heard a slightly soft voice behind her: "Rin, it's okay, I'll watch them and won't cause a riot." You can also rest assured and have a good rest for a few days. ”

Lan Xin and her, although they have not known each other for a long time, are friends who can drink with her.

It's nice to have you as a friend.

Stepping out of the café door, Xiao Rin walked slowly down the winding staircase.

The night was not deep, and a cool breeze swept the ends of her hair.

Things in life, you know, sometimes it's so simple, everything is supposed to be like this.

ps: In the busy, there are more and more things approaching the end of the year