(102) Purpose (Yuffie Steinmidz, VII)
The girl who is the demon king was silent for a long time. Yuffie waited wordlessly, and after a few minutes or so, the girl struggled to sit up straight and whispered her answer.
"I want to ...... It's time for me to go back. β
Yuffie didn't answer, she looked around, not only Lin and Leia, but even the most restless star in the sky before looked at Anya quietly, waiting for her to say her decision.
"I'm having a great time traveling with you." She whispered, without any sadness in her tone, "Lady Frey, Renee, Starry, and Lynn and Yuffe...... You have taught me a lot and left me with many memories. Now, it's time for me to do it...... It's my responsibility. β
"But what are you going to do?" Lin finally couldn't help but ask, "Theoretically, you have enough power, but those who want to start a war probably won't give up so easily, right?" If they refuse to obey or attack you......"
Anya shook her head, as if signaling that they didn't have to worry.
"I understand that. Fortunately...... Someone once told me the story of the first demon king. She turned her face and looked out the window at the mountains to the southeast, "When the original Demon King established the Alliance, he sought the help of the Youkai who had lived in seclusion at the end of the continent for thousands of years. β
"Since he can do it." Anya's voice was soft, but unquestionably firm, "Then I can too." β
"Let me go with you." Mantian Xing said suddenly.
"Huh?" Anya was stunned and looked at the 'Gernor people' beside her in surprise, "However, you still have your own tasks...... I'm just going to ...... alone."
The starry star in the shape of Noka stretched out a finger and shook it vigorously in front of Anya.
"Even the "king" who established the alliance in the first place is not a person who has achieved great things." "At least I can accompany you back to the Alliance's territory until you find the 'who' you want to ask for help." She pointed to the rest of the people, "They're not alone, and there's one more...... No, it's an extra bunch of helpers, isn't it? β
"For now." The young ranger whistled, "It seems like this. But who knows? β
"Then there's nothing to worry about." The puppet 'girl' nodded and returned her gaze to Anya, "When are you going to leave?" β
"I still want to say hello to Ms. Frey and Renee......" Anya held her chin with a little reluctance in her eyes, "but I think it's better to hurry...... Yuffe, Lynn, and Mr. Leia, let's say goodbye here. β
Yuffie stood up and gently hugged each other, then high-fived the starry sky, signaling to entrust Anya to her. Lin did something similar, and as for Leia, he picked up a huge wooden cup from the table and handed it directly to Anya.
"Come on, let's have a drink." He raised an eyebrow and took a big sip of his own, "I'm right for youkai...... It's not a good feeling. If you can make the people who want war suffer a little, that's great. β
"In any case, I am also the king of the demon clan. As for war, I don't think either humans or youkai want to see it. Anya took the cup and replied softly, "I believe that as long as we ...... There are more people who hold the same idea and continue to work hard, and the opportunity for the demon race and humans to get along with each other will definitely exist. β
"Okay, okay." The young ranger shrugged his shoulders and seemed to be a little moved, "Anyway, good luck." β
Then, out of nowhere, Lynn pulled out a small, cute doll that she seemed to have made when she was in Lily of the Valley Village and gave it to Anya as a souvenir. Yuwie's gift was a delicate crystal ball, a lightweight magic prop that recorded the journeys and laughter of several people along the way, and of course, the 'accidents'.
"You've found the way to go." "So, even if we can't meet for a while, let's work together." β
Anya nodded earnestly, carefully put away a few gifts, and left with the stars. Yuffie watched as the figures of the two disappeared to the other side of the gate, and then heard Leia's voice behind him.
"Alright." The young ranger drank the wine from his glass, patted his belly and stood up, "Although it is a bit of a broken promise...... Still, it's time for me to go. β
Before Lin could say anything more, he had already raised his spear and pushed open the door to the tavern. Sunlight slanted in through the door, pulling a narrow shadow behind him.
"Wait a minute." The blonde girl blinked and asked loudly, "Where are you going?" β
"Go where I'm supposed to be and do what I'm supposed to do." The young ranger replied without looking back, "Don't worry, we'll meet again...... If you have the chance. β
The door closed again, and the sound faded away, finally muffled by the crowd around it.
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"It seems that there are only two of us left." Lynn leaned on top of her and looked in the direction of the tavern door, "So what are we going to do?" β
"Actually, you've already got a plan." Yuffie whispered, "By the way, I think the same thing as you. β
The blonde girl laughed and put her arms on her shoulders.
"Yes, Anya and Leia are working hard, we can't afford to lose to them." She grabbed a bun on the table and took a big bite, "I wish I could get these things sorted out quickly...... I'm missing the food in the El Continent. β
"Speaking of whichβ"
"Huh?"
"Actually, Frey told me that there are several great restaurants in Xin'an that specialize in Western food." Yu Fei laughed, "I heard that there are two families, and even His Majesty Bo Yan will go there occasionally." β
"That's right." The blonde girl seemed to suddenly think of something, and raised her head to meet her gaze, "Today's dragon, maybe I may know it." β
"Huh?" Yuffie deliberately expressed disbelief, "There aren't many dragons you've seen, she can't be your relative, right?" β
"Actually, it's not too far off...... Of course, this is a matter of luck. Well, Yufi, you should know that dragons can identify their own clan by just their voices, right? β
"Yes, I did. And then what? β
"Araksha once mentioned it to me." The blonde girl smiled happily, "Should I say it's unrequited love or do I still need to work hard?" In short, when she was still in Aire, the King of the Golden Dragon had been pursuing her. That is to sayβ"
Lynn curled her smile slightly, rolled over, and met Yufpe's gaze.
"I wonder if she is willing to help us find the ladder to the past?"