Endless vast other world

Chapter 5

It has been a while since the last exploration mission.

Early this morning, Ke Ni forcibly knocked on the door of Kong Zhen's room.

"what happened?"

Sora opened the door, looking haggard.

"I said," Kenny said angrily.

"How many days has it been since you went out to pick up the mission? We can't even pay for the hotel's board and lodging!"

"I'm not idle either."

After returning from the underground temple, Kongzhen studied the rough stone day and night.

As a magician, Ke Ni certainly saw the great potential behind that rough stone.

She was vaguely worried.

There are some secrets in the world, it is better not to be discovered.Annihilation in the years is their best destination.

This amazing power, this unprecedented thinking, will bring about a revolution.

Could this silly boy in front of him really be the one who leads the times?
Kenney couldn't imagine.

What she was worried about was not the power of the rough stone, but the changes brought about by the power.

"Have you researched anything?"

"It can only be said to be miraculous."

"The rough stone is a product of nature, which stores energy. It is precisely because the ancestors discovered the power of the rough stone that they achieved a technological leap and built our world today..."

"I know all this! I am a magician, and I know better than you."

"Don't worry, listen to me. There are good and bad rough stones. Low-grade rough stones have low energy, while high-grade rough stones have amazing energy. And this rough stone really shocked me."

"It's just a miracle of nature. Everything is just right. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the most perfect rough stone in the world."

"I gave it a name."

"Since it was discovered while exploring the ruins, let's call it the original stone of the ruins."

"What a good name..."

Kernie's face was covered with black lines.

"I found some information from the guild." Kernie said.

"Historically, many miraculous things have happened in the place where the temple is located. For example, injured people can recover from serious injuries after recuperating in that place. Another example is the fire caused by the sky thunder, which burned The whole wilderness. However, at the location of the temple, green trees and fragrant flowers can grow back overnight...

"All kinds of strange things happened there. Therefore, more than 1000 years ago, a magician built a temple at that location to worship the gods. Later, due to various reasons, the temple was abandoned."

"really."

Kong really realized something.

"Those miraculous phenomena are all due to this rough stone. The powerful energy heals injuries and brings everything back to life."

"Now, what are you going to do?" Kerney asked.

"I'm making a bold attempt." Sora said.

"I want to use the original stone of the ruins to power the battle suit."

"Huh? Didn't you already do it when you were in the underground temple?"

"It was just a coincidence." Kong Zhen said.

"Now, I want to fuse this rough stone into the battle suit!"

"After fighting against Gunnar, I found that the biggest problem with the battle suit is that it is too bulky. In the past, I extracted the energy of the rough stone and then charged it into the suit. But in this way, the energy carried is very little. It will be used up quickly in battle."

"During this time, I have been continuously improving the energy storage device of the suit. If the original stone of the relic can be put into the suit to provide energy for the suit. Then, under the control of powerful energy, the suit can be flexible and flexible. Just like Just like when killing stone goblins. And, never worry about running out of energy!"

"Hey!" Kong Zhen suddenly thought.

"With the original stone of the ruins, my healing magic has also been greatly enhanced. This can be used to treat Ai Nai's disease."

Kerney gave him a blank look.

"Ai Nai is being treated by a doctor. She is almost cured. Why do you need your broken stone? You really are a pervert, thinking about those cat sisters all day long!"

"No, no! I..."

"Also! When did you go out to make money?"

"My God! Ms. Kenny, can't you take the task by yourself?"

"You bastard! How many times have I told you, I..."

"I can't use magic. You want to say that, don't you?"

Sora interrupted.

"My God! Is it really that dangerous? Is someone chasing you?"

"What do you know! To be honest..."

A hint of worry flashed across Kenny's face.

"During this time, I seem to be really being targeted..."

"what!"

Sora is really worried.

"Then don't go out alone in the future. I will accompany you."

Seeing his serious expression, Ke Ni burst out laughing.

"I lied to you, idiot."

"why is it like this."

Really dissatisfied.

"Pay attention to your body and don't get tired."

Kenny gave some instructions and left the room.

Sora continued to immerse himself in research.

After the exploration mission was completed, Ke Ni sighed more than once, saying that Sora was very lucky.When he was hunted down by the stone demon, he entered the room with the original stone of the ruins alone through so many doors.

Hollow knows in his heart that this is not the case.

Has been frozen.Rough has its own hopes.

It longs to be discovered.be appreciated.

It's not that Sora found the rough stone.Instead, the original stone found Kongzhen.

Empty conjecture. 1000 years ago, the magician who built the temple should have discovered the secret of the original stone.

For various reasons, he chose to hide the rough stone.

The above-ground shrine that worships the gods is just an excuse.

Through the gods of the world, the magician concealed the true source of power.

In the unknown underground, there are real temples.

Sora has great admiration for this magician.

The entire underground temple is majestic and exquisite.The design is nothing short of exquisite.

At the beginning, the rotten wooden steps, poisonous arrows and other traps screened out the brave and foolish people.

And the most amazing thing about Kongzhen is the hundreds of doors.

People who are greedy when they see the door made of gold cannot properly use the power of the original stone of the ruins.The only thing waiting for such a person is the terrifying stone goblin.

Only those who have no distracting thoughts can feel the call of the original stone through a rusty iron door.

Sora also noticed something.

The stone demon's long knife is so sharp that it can even cut sparks out of the battle suit.However, even after many slashes with the long knife, they failed to break through the iron gate.

This shows that the iron gate has been given defensive magic in advance.This shows the carefulness of the magician.

at the same time.Just a defensive magic can make a rusty iron door block the stone demon's long knife?How could even a small team be unable to parry the stone demon that was just made?

What an outstanding magician.

One day, it would be great if I could get to know him better.

Sora sighed sincerely.

the other side.After Kenny left the hotel, she went to the inner city.

During this time, she would visit the sisters from time to time.

Actually, Ke Ni was not joking just now.

She really felt that someone was staring at her.

To comfort Sora, she told a little lie.

"Don't be those people in the capital."

Kerney prayed silently.

Arrived in the inner city.

Ke Ni suddenly noticed that there was a hot gaze behind her.

She remained calm and continued walking.

A dark shadow behind her quietly followed her.

Kerney turned a corner.

The black shadow hurriedly followed.

but.In the alley after the bend, Ke Ni disappeared.

Sombra was shocked.

Suddenly, a voice came from behind.

"It really is you, Fu Nuo."

Sombra turned around.

Just as she thought.Before she knew it, Ke Ni walked around behind her.

"You haven't weakened at all, Kenny." Fu Nuo was covered in black gauze.

"As a royal knight, why don't you stay in the capital well, what are you doing in Boqi City?" Ke Ni asked.

"The king sent me to take you back."

"So, you followed me for three days?"

"Four and a half days. Go back, Kerney."

"Go back? Back to Hillenburg? I refuse."

"You're still stubborn. But what about the Harleenburg Accords?"

Kerney fell silent.

Fu Nuo knew that the Harleenburg Agreement was a flaw that Ke Ni couldn't get around.

Fu Nuo sighed.

"Give you some time to think about it, Kerney. I think you're tired of hiding all the time, too."

Fu Nuo left.

Kenny was left standing where she was.

at night.

Sora is still researching without sleep.

"Boom, boom."

outside.There was a light knock on the door.

Sora opened the door.It's Kerney.

"It's so late, what's the matter?"

"Can I go in?" Kerney entered the room.

"what happened?"

Sora could see that Ke Ni's expression was wrong.

"I, I may... have to go..."

"Go? Where to go?"

"Don't worry about it, it has nothing to do with you. In short, I'm leaving."

"What? But, why..."

Kong really can't go on.

There is no "why".

What reason does Kenny have to stay here?Where does she want to go, and what does it have to do with Sora?
The encounter between himself and Ke Ni was just an accident.Ke Ni saved him in the first place, but out of kindness.

She helped herself enough.

What's more, I have been causing troubles for Ke Ni all the time.If it wasn't for herself, Kenny should still be living a leisurely and peaceful life in the Yinqi Forest at this time.

Seeing Sora's silent look, Ke Ni felt a little distressed.

"Don't be like this. It's not a farewell. Maybe we can meet again in the future."

"Yes. Maybe..."

Both were silent.

Pale white moonlight squeezed through the windows, filling the room.

Kerney looked at the moon through the small window.

She said to Sora: "Can you go for a walk with me?"

"now?"

Sora was a little overwhelmed.

"Yes. Right now."

Sora put down the things in his hand, and went out with Ke Ni.

The moonlight is so beautiful.Redefine everything.

The hustle and bustle of the day has disappeared under the moonlight at this moment.

The two of them were just like that, walking one after the other on the deserted street.Ke Ni walked in front, and Sora followed behind.

No one spoke.

I don't know how long I walked.Arrived at a small bridge.

In the night that no one knows, the flowing water under the bridge still does not stop.

Kerney walked to the middle of the bridge.Sora was just about to get on the bridge.

Just at this very moment.He looked up at Kerney.

The moonlight shone on her body, and put on a silver-white feather coat for her.Her angelic face loomed in the faint mist.

Kerney was watching him too.

Sora saw it clearly.In Ke Ni's eyes, there is clearly a trace of loneliness and loneliness.

The sound of gurgling water, played slowly.Form a melody on its own.

Time is suspended.It was obviously a moment, but it seemed like a long, long time had passed.

It seems that at this moment, there are only Kong Zhen and Ke Ni left in this world.

There were only two of them left.

Before Sora could get on the bridge, Keni came down.

"That's it. Go back." She said to Sora.

Sora stood there dumbfounded.

He watched Kerney, coming off the bridge.

First come to yourself.Then meet yourself.Then passed by himself.Finally left myself.

"I don't want you to go."

This sentence is hidden in the bottom of Kong Zhen's heart.

It's a pity he couldn't speak out.

He stood by the bridge blankly.Looking at Ke Ni's back, she slowly disappeared from sight.

Only the sound of running water remained, willing to accompany him.

Only the sound of running water remained, willing to accompany him.

The next day, Sorama woke up in a hotel bed.

He couldn't remember how he got back last night.

He walked listlessly to the dining room downstairs.

Ina is preparing breakfast in the restaurant.

Seeing Sorama, she was very surprised.

"Hey, you know what. That sister, she left overnight."

"I know."

"Did you argue with her?"

Sora shook his head.

"What happened?" Ina asked.

Kong really doesn't speak.He took a piece of bread from the shelf and was about to go back to his room.

At this time, someone walked into the hotel.

"Brother Sorama!"

Ellie is here.

"Ellie? Why are you here?" Sora asked.

"I'm here to thank you."

Allie brought a basket of pastries.

"Thank you for your help, Ai Nai's illness is almost cured. I made some snacks with her, please accept it."

Sora took the basket and thanked him.

"Brother Kongma, Ai Nai really wants to see you again, and thank you personally. Tonight, can you come to my house? My sister and I made dinner. Although it's all plain food, I hope you don't dislike it."

Kong was absent-minded, and nodded mechanically.

Ellie didn't notice Sora's disappointment.She just cared about being happy.

"Great! I'll get ready when I get home. You must come at night, Sorama-san."

Ellie left with a crisp voice.

Just as Sora was about to go upstairs, he suddenly felt a chill behind him.

He turned his head to look.

Ina was looking at herself.With eyes like looking at garbage.

"Oh? Why, what's the matter?"

Sora was so frightened that he couldn't speak.

"So that's how it is... that's what happened..."

"What? What's the matter?"

"Hmph! You and this little girl have hooked up a long time ago, right?"

Without waiting for Sorama to explain, Ina made up her mind.

"You and this cat girl are secretly unclear. That poor sister has been deceived by you. Yesterday, she accidentally found out the truth. Heartbroken, she packed her luggage and left...it must be like this... How miserable, how sad..."

Yi Na took care of herself and directed a tragic drama.

Empty really has no psychological meeting.He went upstairs with the bread.

If only life were a work of art.The world carved out by sentimental art masters seems to be the Garden of Eden, Utopia.There, even every plant and tree can find their value.

pity.What the real world is full of is often another style.Whether you like it or not, you have to accept it.

Sora stayed in a daze all day.Sorrow tormented him repeatedly.

Before I knew it, it was dinner time.He hurried to the inner city.

Ellie was already standing at the door waiting.As soon as she saw Sorama, her eyes lit up, and her eyes were full of joy.

Ellie beckons Souma into the house.

Ai Nai is setting the table.She was a little shy, and said hello to Sora timidly.

Ellie helped Souma take off his coat.

She asked, "Where is Sister Kenny? Hasn't she come yet?"

Sora squeezed out an embarrassed smile.

Ellie had a hunch of something.The action at hand slowed down.

"Won't she come?"

"No... she, she... is gone..."

"Gone? Where did you go?"

"I, I don't know..."

"Then why did she leave?"

"I do not know either……"

Kong Zhen's feelings could no longer be suppressed.

He slumped down on a chair at the dining table.

The atmosphere is so dull.Ai Nai shrank aside, not daring to speak.

It was very quiet in the house.

"Well... let's eat first." Ellie said softly.

The three of them ate silently.

After a moment, Ellie broke the silence.

"So, what are you going to do in the future?"

Sora stared at the plate in a daze.

He suddenly "teng" stood up.

"I must see her again."

"What?" Ellie thought she had heard wrong.

"I figured it out, I figured it out..."

"I can't stop her from leaving. I have no qualifications. But, but... If, when she leaves, she is happy and full of hope. I will sincerely bless her."

"But. That night, I saw it clearly. In her eyes, there was always the loneliness when she was alone..."

"I can't forget that look. Never."

"I'll find her. See her again. I want to make sure she's happy. Only then will I leave without hesitation."

"If not, I will help her. Until I make her happy."

Ellie was taken aback.

"This, this is too...how did you find it?"

"She shouldn't have gone too far. I'll look around first."

In fact, Sora has no clue.But he doesn't want to give up.

Ellie was moved: "I'll look for it with you."

"No. This is my responsibility, and no one else can be involved."

"I must join!"

Ellie is determined.

"Sister Ke Ni is Ai Nai's benefactor. I haven't repaid her yet. I'll look for it with you!"

Sora is very grateful.

From the next day, Sora stopped his research and began to search.

Ellie is helping him too.

pity.Half a month has passed and still nothing.

This can't help but make Sora really annoyed.

That night, he decided to go to the guild for a drink.

Put on a robe, cover the battle clothes on your body, and come to the guild.Sit down at the bar.

Before ordering, Joe brought him a large glass of wine.

"I'll take this. Look at you. Pull yourself together."

After speaking, Joe went to greet other guests.

Sora smiled wryly.

Is my exhaustion already overflowing?

In the past few days, Sora searched everywhere he could.But there was no clue at all.

It's like evaporating.Kerney disappeared without a trace.

Sora picked up his wine glass and took a sip.

close your eyes.Those memories came back to my mind.

He forced himself to forget.It's a pity that it can't be done.

He swallowed hard.

I don't know if this sip of strong wine can take away a little sorrow.

Not far away, noisy.Drunk people get together.

Sora watched them play cards.

He wanted to be part of it, let himself be intoxicated in the happy land, and escape the endless sorrow.

But the body doesn't want to move.Not because of being drunk.

Sadness haunted him like this.Not extinguished not extinguished.

Happiness is always short-lived.Sadness is the norm.

Mechanically, he repeated the action of drinking.

One bite, one bite.

at this time.A man covered in black veil pushed open the door and entered the guild.

The man sat down next to Sora and ordered Joe a drink.Listen to the voice, it's a woman.

Sora immediately alerted.The wine is all sober.

He felt that this woman came here specially to find him.

Neither of them spoke.They all drank on their own.

"Have you been looking for her?"

The woman spoke first.

Sora seemed to have been electrocuted.

"Do you know where she is?"

"I know."

"Can you take me to meet her?"

"No."

Both were silent again.

"You came to me just to stop me from looking for her?" Kong Zhen asked.

"more or less."

"why?"

"I'm doing it for you. Look at those people."

The woman pointed to the group of gamblers.

"If you let go of your attachments, life is actually very simple. You are born, earn money, and then leave this world. If you don't think about it, you will naturally have no worries. Simple material desires can make people happy."

"Look at them, look at..."

"Look at you again. What is the reason for being bitter and bitter all day long? Why don't you let go of those insignificant things?"

The woman pulled out a bulging purse.

"Take it. It's full of gold coins."

"Take this money, go to the gambling table over there, play a few games. Make a few wine and meat friends, eat and drink. Go squander and have fun."

"Forget about that woman."

The woman grabbed the purse and handed it to Kong Zhen.

Sora stared at it, but didn't answer.

The woman thought he was still hesitating.

"Why bother? What is the purpose of trying to find her? Even if you see her, what can you do? I'm afraid she won't thank you. There's no need to be immersed in sadness. Forget about her."

"Are you a knight?" Sora asked suddenly.

The woman is surprised.

"There are thick calluses on your index finger and the tiger's mouth. Only those who hold swords all year round will wear calluses here. There are many brave sword-wielding warriors in the guild, so I have the opportunity to observe."

The woman hastily withdrew her hand.

It turned out that Kong Zhen was not looking at the purse, but her hand just now.

"Look at your black gauze again. The material is so good, it's obviously expensive... You should be a noble person."

"However, you smell like a horse... How can a noble woman spend all day with horses?"

"With a sword, with a horse, and with dignity. You should be a knight. Am I right?"

Ke Ni's sudden departure made Sora re-examine himself.

He knew the responsibilities he had to shoulder, so he had to be tough.

"It seems that you are not stupid." The woman said with a gloomy face.

"Since you see that I am a prominent knight, you should judge the situation carefully. Take the money away and stop doing unnecessary things. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

The woman threw the purse on the table and turned away.

Sora hurried to catch up.

The woman went a long way, but Sora still followed.

The woman turned around and walked into an alley.

Sora followed without hesitation.

The alley is a dead end.

The woman came to the end of the alley and stopped.

"Aren't you willing to give up... Interesting..."

"Well. If you can beat me, I'll tell you everything you want to know."

"However. If you lose, you will die here today!"

The woman drew a short sword.

The moonlight fell a little in the alley.no more, no less.

Bright enough and dark enough.

The night that Sora and Kenny parted was also this moon.

From ancient times to the present.The moon must have witnessed countless separations, fights, wear-offs and deaths.

The moon has long been used to seeing everything.It's just repeating itself over and over again.

Sora only activated the suit on his right hand and right arm.He doesn't want to hurt her.

The woman rushed up.The cold air of the sword, accompanied by the moonlight reflected by the blade, forced on his face.

Sora stepped back again and again.

The woman did not give him a chance to breathe, and attacked one after another.

Can't wait any longer.Sora summoned a small magic circle.

Woman shocked.

Even a magician can't summon a magic circle out of thin air without reciting a spell.

Sora tried his best to suppress the power and launched an attack.

Scattered magic!

A few beams of magic light shot out like a rain of arrows.

The woman dodges hastily.But it was still brushed by a light or two.

She felt severe pain.Looking down, the skin that had been wiped by the magic was burnt.

The woman was frightened for a while.

If he hadn't dodged just now, he might have been smashed into a sieve.

She flicked her dagger and stabbed again.

Sora was prepared this time.Several times in a row, he blocked the dagger with the battle suit on his right arm.

Then.Taking advantage of his unpreparedness, he grasped the sharp sword with his right hand.

Crush that sword to pieces.

The woman steps back.

"what is this?"

She saw Sorama's battle suit.

"Did I win?" Sora asked.

The woman looks him over.

"Compared to Ke Ni, I'm more interested in you."

"Now, it's time for you to keep your word. Tell me everything."

The woman hesitated.

"Okay. Tomorrow morning, I will go to your room in the hotel. You call the cat girl, and I will tell you."

"You know Ellie? And my address?"

"Never mind that. It's settled."

The woman turned to leave.

"and many more……"

"What else?" She stopped.

"That... please don't lie to me..." Sora said sincerely.

"You're the only one who can give me hope."

The woman stares at him.

"I won't lie to you. See you tomorrow morning."

In a few steps, she climbed over the wall of the alley and disappeared.

Dragging his tired body, Sora returned to the hotel.

It was late at night.There was no one in the small restaurant on the first floor.Not even Ina was there.

He goes back to the room.look out the window.

night sky.Xingxing blinked and looked at him tenderly.

He can't wait.

A little bit of hope illuminates him.

He thought back to his childhood.

In the summer night.The kid who chased fireflies.

Seeing a little light, he unswervingly chased after it.

He is still that kid.Nothing has changed.

outside the window.The stars gradually converge.Shimmering climbed into the sky.

Little by little.Slowly, climb up.

It's dawn.

(End of this chapter)