Endless vast other world

Chapter 16

What a beautiful moon.

Sora admired sincerely.

Night like water.

He was standing in a clearing.Enjoy the moonlight alone.

The same moon, the same moonlight.

Every time I go to see it, I get a different result.

a year ago.If you tell Sorama, one day in the future, he will be in the place where the royal guards are stationed and become a legend in the capital of the king.He would never believe it.

Yet this is what happened.

Everything in the world is so incomprehensible.

The moon silently shines on Sora.

She is Sorama's best friend forever.

far away.From time to time, there was a burst of heavy beating.Fu Nuo is still practicing late at night.

Looking at the moon and looking back on the past year, I feel a lot of emotion.

A small town kid.A wandering poor man.A warrior who fights.A victorious winner.

He has really been through too much.So many that I can't even believe it.

The night we won the Warrington Cup.Sora couldn't sleep anyway.

During the day, the tsunami-like cries of the arena buzzed in his head.

Joy, excitement, surprise... All kinds of emotions are mixed in one person.He almost forgot the pain on his body.

Have you really succeeded?

It has been a month now.Sora is still in a trance like unbelievable.

But in his room, the huge and dazzling trophy always confirmed everything.

After the Linton Cup final.As the champion, Sorama has undoubtedly received the attention of the crowd.

Face this rising star of tomorrow.Those high-class nobles and ladies greeted him with smiles.The invitation letters received can almost pile up into a hill.

Out of curiosity, Sora had opened several of them.The packaging of the invitations is extremely gorgeous, and the contents are similar.First, he praised Kong Ma's bravery and fearlessness in the Linton Cup, expressing his admiration for him.Then he invited Sora to the dinner together, hoping to make friends with him.

Between the lines of the letter, there is a strong sense of hypocrisy.Even Kong Zhen, who is not deeply involved in the world, can detect it.

He didn't like that scene.Citing injuries as an excuse, he declined all invitations.

For this point, Pulifu greatly appreciates him, thinking that he is a person who does not seek fame and wealth.

After Kong Zhen won the game, Pulifu changed his attitude before the game.As the head of the Royal Knights and the administrator of Hellingborough, he naturally likes the pillars who can make a difference.

at the same time.Because he is also the champion of the Linton Cup, between him and Kong Ma, there is a sense of heroism in silence.

After learning that Sora has no fixed place to live and can only live in a small hotel, Pulifu immediately invites him, and he has lived in Herringborg ever since.

Sora was reluctant at first.I am not a royal guard, how can I live in such a place for no reason?

and.If she lived in Herringborg, Kerni would definitely stay here as well.

Sora thought that since Kenney finally got rid of the shackles of the Helenburg Agreement, she must wish to leave here immediately, and would not be willing to stay here any longer.

From Ke Ni's point of view, Sora also wanted to reject this invitation.

but.Fu Nuo repeatedly persuaded him to stay.Now Kong Ma is no longer the wandering unknown junior, but the hero who won the Linton Cup and saved the capital.He was rightly worthy of the noble living conditions at Hillenborough.

and.Kerney was a girl after all.Living in a small hotel, the kind of life of being at home everywhere, even if Kongzhen can bear it, what about Ke Ni?
Fu Nuo told Sora that he had already discussed with Ke Ni.Kerney would like to stay in Hillenborough.

"Did you let Ke Ni regain her freedom just to suffer after you?"

These words hit Kong Zhen's weakness.

Since Ke Ni is willing to stay, it's okay for him.

At the same time, Terry also persuaded Sora to stay.

Terry was not thinking about Ke Ni, whom he had never met, but calmly thinking about Sora.

Terry reminded Sora.He was originally a thorn in the side of the devil's pursuit.Now that he killed Gunnar again, he must be even more resented by the Demon King.If you continue to scurry around like before, your life will definitely be in danger.And Herringborg can be said to be one of the safest places in the entire human kingdom.It is more appropriate to live here based on emotion and reason.

Can't stand repeated lobbying.Kong Ma finally decided to live in Herringborg.

Pulev is really good against the air.He arranged the best rooms and servants for Sora and Keni.

In this way, Sora also logically settled down in Helenburg.

To be honest, life in Hellenborg is really exciting.Gorgeous houses, exquisite food, and dedicated servants.This opened the eyes of poor children from small towns.

During this month, Sora had rarely been idle for a while.

This night, he quietly came out of the room and came to an unknown open space to enjoy the moonlight for a while.

Just as he was intoxicated in the moonlight, light footsteps came from behind him.

He turned to look.

Kerney.

During this month, Sora had hardly met Ke Ni.

In the battle with Gunnar, Sora was not seriously injured.In the month after the game, he spent almost every day in bed recuperating.

In order for him to recover as soon as possible, Fu Nuo followed the doctor's advice and helped him reject all visitors and let him rest in peace.For more than a month, Ke Ni did not come to visit him.

He turned around and met Kernie's eyes.

Kerney was watching him too.

between the two.There seemed to be endless things to say.

But he couldn't say a word.

Moonlight looked at the two with a sly smile.

The two stared at each other for a long time.No one spoke.

Finally, Kenny spoke first.

"Is your injury healed?"

"It's basically fine." Sora returned.

The two were silent again.

Kenny seemed to muster up her courage and asked him:

"Do you have the time?"

"Of course. What's the matter?"

"Then...can you...accompany me to a place?"

"Of course no problem! Let's go!"

Ke Ni walked in front, and Sora followed behind.

The two kept a slight distance.Like the night I parted from Kerney.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Ke Ni brought Kong Zhen to a clock tower.

Kenny walked to the door, snapped her fingers lightly, and opened the lock with magic.

Before Sorama could react, Kenny pulled him and walked all the way up the steps to the top of the building.

"what……"

Sora stood upstairs, looking into the distance, intoxicated by the charm of the night scene.

"Beautiful. Right."

Kenny was a little proud.

"I used to come here often..." Kenny looked into the distance in a daze.

"When I was training at Hellingborg, I was often sad. Life was not what I thought it would be. I couldn't imagine, and I couldn't accept, that I would live my life like that."

"At the time, I was called a genius. But I didn't want to. I didn't want to be a genius. I just wanted to be myself."

"Later, I met Fu Nuo. I often came to this bell tower at night with her. We watched the scenery and chatted together."

"Later, I escaped from Helenburg and lived in seclusion in the Yinqi Forest. Do you know that during those days in the Yinqi Forest, what I missed most, besides Funuo, was this clock tower."

"Because this bell tower carries too many memories for me."

Sora had previously learned about Ke Ni's experience from Fu Nuo.However, hearing Ke Ni speak out by herself today is a different feeling.

Kernie took out a bottle of wine from her pocket.

She drank a few sips herself, and then handed it to Kong Zhen.

Sora really doesn't want to sweep Kenny's sex.He took the bottle and took a few sips.

Kerney continued.

"When I was hiding in the Yinqi Forest, every day, every day, I lived with fear and anxiety."

"I have nightmares almost every day, dreaming that I was found by the people of the capital and brought back by force."

"Because of this fear, I was so vigilant the first time I saw you, a stranger, and even wanted to use illusion magic to hurt you."

"Later, my nightmare came true. I was really found by Fu Nuo. When I returned to Helenburg, God knows how painful I was."

"But I never thought of it. In this world, there is actually a person who wants to save me even at the risk of his own life."

"Sora. I, I... I really don't know how to thank you..."

Kenny's eye sockets gradually became moist.

Sora felt a little nervous.He was really at a loss and didn't know what to do at this time.

He really wanted to go forward and wipe away Ke Ni's tears, but he didn't dare.

He moved closer slowly, trying to comfort Kenney.

Kerney snatched the bottle from him and took a few more swigs.

Then.She gradually became drunk.Rely on Kong Zhen.

Sora tensed to the point of shortness of breath.He didn't know what to do, so he had to support Ke Ni and wanted to take him back to her room.

Go down the stairs all the way to the living area of ​​Hellingborough.Kong Ma looked left and right along the way, afraid of being seen by others.

Are you shy?Or are you afraid of being gossiped?He couldn't tell.

In fact, it is not the first time.he thought to himself.When she was in Boqi City before, Ke Ni was drunk, didn't she carry Ke Ni back to the hotel by herself?

but.Things are indeed a little different now.

actually.It's not that Sora hasn't seen Ke Ni during this time.

A few times, when Sorama came out of the room to get some air, he saw Kerni from afar.And Ke Ni seemed to have seen him too.

but.Kerney seemed to be avoiding him on purpose.She turned around every time and walked away on her own.

This troubled Sora a lot.

Could it be that I did something wrong?He couldn't figure it out.

This silly boy.His childhood was crammed into a boring small town.All the passion was poured into that suit by him.And now this year, it was involuntarily pushed by an invisible force.Just coping with the sight in front of him had exhausted him.How can I have the mood to ask other matters?

He supported Ke Ni and walked all the way to the door of her room.

Then he discovered that he didn't have the key.

Konma's head was dripping with sweat.Does history have to be so similar?
By this time the night was dead.He is also embarrassed to ask others for help.

I'm afraid that's the only way to go.

He wanted to take Kernie back to his room.Of course, like last time, Kerney slept on the bed and he slept on the floor.

Finally dragged the drunk Kenny to the door of his room.Suddenly, he felt a chill behind his back.

Anyway, Sora Shinru is also the one who has won the Linton Cup.He wanted to react immediately.

At this time, he remembered that his combat uniform was still in the room.

It was too late.He felt a sharp dagger resting on his neck.

It's over.The Demon King's men broke through the barrier of Helenburg and came to claim their lives...

etc.The coldness of this short sword is inexplicably familiar.Could it be...

"What do you want to do?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Sora breathed a sigh of relief.Fortunately, it was Fu Nuo.

However, the dagger on his neck pressed even tighter.

"I suspected you when I was in Boqi City... Now that I look at it, it really is... Tell me! Why did Ke Ni get drunk by you? You still want to take her back to the room?"

Kong really can't laugh or cry.

"Funuo, can you put down the sword first... listen to my explanation..."

Just like that, Sora supported Ke Ni, stood at the door, and told what happened.

At first, Fu Nuo was a little dubious and refused to put down the dagger in his hand.

But.Later, Kongzhen told her how when Ke Ni took herself to the bell tower and recalled those sad past events, the sword in Fu Nuo's hand was gently put down.

"Let's go into the house first." Fu Nuo said softly.

Sora opened the door and helped Ke Ni in.

He gently put Kernie on the bed.

Kerney collapsed on the bed, drunk and unconscious.

Fu Nuo followed into the house and closed the door.

Sora lit a lamp.Dim lights illuminate the room.

Fu Nuo reprimanded Sora.

"Don't you know that she drinks very little? And let her drink so much!"

"Does Kenny drink very little?"

Sora was taken aback.

"However, she seems to like drinking very much... When she was in Boqi City, she got drunk on the first night... When I lived with her in the Yinqi Forest, I often saw her drinking at night... ..."

"She likes to drink, but she drinks very little!"

Fu Nuo blames Sora.

"When Kenny and I met for the first time, they stole Royal Wine and drank with me. At first I thought she drank a lot. I found out later that she just likes to drink. In fact, she drank very little!"

"At that time, she took me to drink on the bell tower every night. But she got drunk after drinking a little. Later, I controlled the amount of her drinking every time."

"No wonder," Sora recalled.

"The night before in Boqi City, she was indeed drunk after just drinking a little beer..."

"Why do you not understand her so well..." Fu Nuo was very angry.

"Also. You just said that she took you to that bell tower? Really?" Fu Nuo asked.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

Fu Nuo had mixed feelings in her heart.

Of course she knew that Sora was really a good person.

She still remembers that when she knew that Sora insisted on participating in the Linton Cup in order to save Keni, she was so shocked that she couldn't speak.At that time, she didn't know Kongzhen's strength, she just thought he was stupid and came to die.

But even so.At that time, Sorama's firm eyes were like a flame, melting Fu Nuo's ice-like heart.

For the first time, in this cold world, she felt a kind of temperature.

Fu Nuo admitted that at that moment, Kong Zhen moved her.

She admires Sora.Admire his courage.

But at the same time, Fu Nuo still couldn't help being jealous.

Going up the bell tower, drinking with Ke Ni, chatting with Ke Ni... These are obviously her patents of Fu Nuo!Only I, Fu Nuo, can do these things with Ke Ni.

After all, I only have one friend as Ke Ni.

The results of it?This boy, just like that, snatched Ke Ni away in front of his eyes!
How could this make Fu Nuo not angry?
not to mention.This silly boy is really suspicious.He was obviously an unknown little person, but somehow, wearing a strange battle suit, he won the Linton Cup and saved the capital?
This cannot but make Fu Nuo vigilant.

"Kongma," Fu Nuo asked him.

"What on earth do you think of Kenny?"

Fu Nuo finally asked this crucial question.

She wanted to know.

If Sorama only regarded Ke Ni as a friend, it would be fine.If it's just this level, Fu Nuo can still accept it.

but.If it was really what Fu Nuo was worried about.Sorama still has unreasonable thoughts about Ke Ni.Then, we must make him look good!
"In my eyes, Kenny is my idol! I grew up step by step just because I followed her."

Sora answered without hesitation.

Hearing this answer, Fu Nuo almost couldn't hold back her excitement.

It turns out that after a long time of trouble, in Kong Zhen's eyes, Ke Ni is not even a friend!
Fu Nuo was extremely happy.

What else do you have to worry about?

She looked at Ke Ni who was drunk on the bed with satisfaction.

Kerney lay drunk on the bed, her back turned to them.

Neither of them noticed.Kenney was already awake.

Fu Nuo's question was answered by Sora, and she heard everything.

When Fu Nuo asked a question.She opened her eyes, her fingers tightly clutching the corner of the quilt.

It was like being in a dark room, only a torch was lit.

Then.She heard Kong Zhen's answer.

Kerney closed her eyes again.Take the initiative to extinguish the flame.

"That's right!" Fu Nuo suddenly remembered.

"I almost forgot about the serious business. Just now, when I was practicing swords on the training ground, Commander Pulev found me and asked me to bring you a message. Tomorrow morning, the king wants to see you. I will lead you Go to the king's office."

"The king wants to see me? What is it?"

"I don't know either. The leader didn't elaborate. I guess, maybe the king wants to reward you personally."

While talking, Fu Nuo helped Ke Ni who was lying on the bed drunk.

"I'll take her back to my room, but not with you."

Sora nodded quickly, hoping to clear up his suspicions just now.

When Fu Nuo walked to the door, she still didn't forget to turn her head and say, "Don't forget tomorrow!"

After seeing Funo off, Sora sat on the bed.

He is not very concerned about the audience tomorrow.

He was still thinking about Fu Nuo's question just now.

How do you think of Kenny?
Kenny has always been her idol.He could still remember reading Kenney's works on winter nights.That gloomy and frustrating style has deeply imprinted on his heart.

That watery night.When Kernie said she was leaving.He also questioned their relationship.The deeper it is, the more doubts it often has.

After all, Kenny never admitted whether she was his partner.The relationship between them is more like the relationship between a benefactor and a beneficiary.

Are relationships really that important?he asked himself.

However, it does seem to be the case.

He recalled again.In the Linton Cup, when he was attacked by Gunnar's poisonous mist and tentacles.He was getting more and more confused.What is it for me to give up my name, to let Ke Ni regain her freedom?

The more he thought about it, the more confused he became.

An insurmountable obstacle lay before him.

He really didn't know how to deal with this upset.

He turned his head and caught a glimpse of the wine bottle that Kernie had dropped.

He picked it up and took a big gulp.

Then fell on the bed, hoping to fall asleep deeply.

(End of this chapter)