Chapter Twenty-Three: Nightmares and Demons
After a while, Lucina calmed down under the caressing and comfort of the water elf like a child. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE。 Info So, she fell into a deep sleep again—falling asleep with her arms around the water fairy's waist and thighs.
This time I slept peacefully.
"Hmm...... Forehead...... It was a real surprise. Carnett thought it was a bit unexpected: "The reaction was a bit unexpected. ”
"So this kid must hold something. Although I don't know why it's okay to hold something...... But maybe that's just a way to give her a sense of security. The water elf looked at Aya with a worried expression: "I...... I've been with her for decades. This kid has always had this problem. There is no sign of improvement at all. ”
"No way. In dreams, you can't control your thoughts. Even if you know it's a dream, you can't help it. Canette sat down on the couch and yawned. Although she wanted to show sympathy, she didn't know what she was afraid of, so her expression was a little stiff: "Forehead...... I can figure it out. I really can't solve this nightmare. Because it can't be linked to the demons that usually cause nightmares. The Lord of Nightmares is in control of most nightmares, but there is no way to deal with a situation like Lucina. ”
"Why?" the water sprites still didn't seem to understand.
"I'll give you an example of Lucina. Carnet pondered for a moment: "Have you ever been in this situation? When I was a child, I was alone at home and suddenly the oil lamp went out. But your parents aren't at home and you don't have pets yet. There was still a strong wind outside. ”
"Although it hasn't been...... But I can relate to it. The water spirit lowered his voice: "Master, she is asleep, please be quiet." ”
Haven't you ever been...... Carnet suddenly felt that the example he gave was not representative.
"In short, in this gloomy and isolated situation, the wind is prone to all kinds of auditory hallucinations, and the shadows of the trees outside are as real as all kinds of monsters—though they are all imaginary, they are very real. ”
At this point, Canette sorted out his thoughts a little.
"Look, didn't you come up with such a scene because you were afraid?" the Demon Hunter coughed and summed it up this way: "So, if you want to fall asleep in such an environment, what will you do? Of course, there are also children who are brave enough to sleep directly, such as me. ”
Damn me, I'm so brave...... Canette was complacent, completely ignoring how she had to sleep with Aya's teacher April, who was almost the equivalent of his mom and sister, when she was too scared to fall asleep as a child.
It's better to say that Canette deliberately forgot about it. Because he didn't want to admit that it seemed humiliating to him.
Although it was normal to sleep with her when I was a child, I felt ashamed when I thought about it when I grew up.
"Generally speaking, most of those things that give people a sense of security are bears, right?" the water elf thought for a moment.
"Ahh
"In my hometown, bears are used by many parents as guardians of their children. The water sprite stroked a little strand of her long hair and explained, "They are said to protect sleeping children. ”
"Hmm...... Wonderful thoughts. Carnett suddenly felt like he had seen something: "I think I've heard something like that." However, the bear proved to be of little use. ”
"So what's the use of the example?" said Nashatya, who now asked a crucial question.
"Hmm...... Good question. Canette coughed and slowed down, "All in all, I'm talking about a more popular idea. This probably means that the dreams that arise after falling asleep based on your imagination and experience have nothing to do with the master of nightmares. It's completely spontaneous to you. The nightmares that Demon Hunters are able to solve are all caused by the demons generated by the Lord of Nightmares. It's difficult to tell the difference between naturally occurring nightmares and demonic nightmares, but there's one significant difference. ”
"Just like Lucina's reaction. Canette pointed to Lucina, who was sleeping soundly, "She can wake up from nightmares." And the nightmare caused by the demons can't wake people up no matter what. I just wanted to wait and see what happens, and I just wanted to observe it. ”
He wanted to see if Lucina would be woken up, but he regretted it a little. Because witnessing all of this is a hindrance to the mood.
"Is that so?" the water sprite seemed surprised, "But why don't you wake up from nightmares caused by demons?"
"I don't know much if you ask me, no one can tell what's going on with this dream thing. Carnet mumbled: "If you have to say it...... It must be because the demons need to torture your spirit in nightmares to gain power. Of course, it won't wake you up easily. When the brain is subjected to extremely terrible nightmares, it often actively wakes up the body, which is called waking up. Being able to wake up in fear means that the demons are not working. After all, the dream world is the area controlled by them. ”
"But I can't wake up when I have nightmares. The water sprites seemed confused.
"That's because you're not scared enough. Carnett retorted righteously and ended the conversation: "Anyway, that's all for this matter. There's nothing I can do, sorry. ”
"Hmm...... All right. The expression was utterly regretful, and the water spirit sighed.
Despite ......'s decision not to meddle anymore, Canette looked at Lucina and couldn't help but want to ask something.
I said......" After a little hesitation, Canette finally asked the water elf decisively.
"What's wrong?" asked Nasatya, looking at Canette and smiling softly.
“...... It's nothing. Finally swallowing the words, Canette turned her head and coughed.
Unnecessary curiosity is pointless...... Canette said secretly in his heart.
When you are a demon hunter, you should not care so much about things that have nothing to do with you. But......
............
Canette opened her eyes again and glanced at Lucina.
He always felt that this bastard girl was not completely unrelated to him.
It's always a bit of fate to always meet. There aren't many people who can be friends on the road, and she's one of them.
"Lucina, she's ......" Canette finally couldn't hold back, and asked, "Uh...... How long have we known you?"
Damn, that's not what I want to ask! Canette almost slapped herself: I wanted to ask what state she lived in when she was a child, but I still couldn't ask!