jdhmnovel Chapter 126 Heroes Who Pursue Desire
Chapter 126 Heroes Who Pursue Desire
The weather was clear and the breeze was warm. The lush green vegetation grew happily in the sunshine and tranquility. The water flowed gently, cool and refreshing. Even the small animals that came to drink were very careful.
Of course, the natural tranquility before our eyes is not a reward brought by peace, but rather a deterrent effect caused by fear, which prevents all creatures in Wolf Wilds from acting recklessly, hence the natural peace.
However, Luo Yi didn't have much time to ponder philosophical questions. He washed his face with water by the river, using the water to calm his restless heart.
Luo Yi stood up, turned around, and stepped into the shadows of the forest. He cheered himself up so that he wouldn't panic or lose his composure when facing the most dangerous presence.
"Oh, it seems you're more capable than I thought. Is there something you wanted to see me about?"
In a shady spot deep in the forest, vines were neatly woven into a deckchair, where a little panda rested, having come over to join the fun. The strange woman sat on a rock with a peaceful expression, only putting down the book in her hands when she saw Luo Yi approaching.
“What exactly is your purpose, Bogaru? Your goal has never been to devour monsters; you have no such desire.”
"Are you that confident, human? Be careful not to lose your life because of your excessive curiosity."
After listening to Luo Yi's explanation, the strange woman smiled slightly, closed her book, and black shadows rose up. Bo Jiaru's yellow eyes appeared out of thin air, glaring fiercely at the mortals in front of her.
The red panda remained unmoved by this, instead finding the reduced sunlight more suitable for sleeping. It rolled over, lay down, and fell asleep, ignoring everything around it.
“If you really fed on monsters, then the Ice Fang Crocodile wouldn’t be alive now, and I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to find your location through the Beast Taming Contract.”
Luo Yi revealed the Beast Taming Contract in his hand, which was the connection he had established with the Ice Fang Crocodile. The contract was now flashing brightly, indicating that the Ice Fang Crocodile was nearby.
"Ah, I really didn't expect that. But what I didn't expect even more is that you would come to me alone. Human? Aren't you afraid?"
The woman, a supernatural being, stood up gracefully, her shadow power surging wildly. Bogaru's giant claw was already hovering above Luo Yi's head, ready to slam him into the ground in less than a second.
"What exactly is your purpose? I want to know that because I feel we are the same kind of people."
Luo Yi's fearless spirit in the face of danger impressed the strange woman, but his words made her laugh out loud, which annoyed the little panda.
"A fellow human? Hahaha... This is the first time I've ever been treated like a human being! Oh dear, this reminds me of some incredible things."
After the laughter subsided and the shadows receded, everything returned to its original state, and the forest land was peaceful once more.
Luo Yi didn't understand the strange woman's behavior, just as he didn't understand his own true feelings. He wanted to be friends with the hero, but Luo Yi's mission forced him to be the hero's enemy, which had always been Luo Yi's biggest problem.
To complete his mission, he must harm the hero to obtain the Heroic Crystal, but if he does that, Luo Yi will never be able to establish a friendly relationship with the hero again.
However, if he couldn't fulfill his mission, Luo Yi worried that he didn't have enough will and ability to accompany the hero, and that he would only become an ordinary person who would drag the hero down.
"Don't be in such a hurry, little friend. Before you find out what other people are up to, shouldn't you explain where you come from first?"
The strange woman looked at Luo Yi with a smile, and began to wonder what his deepest desires were. Was it the boundless and chaotic sea of stars, or the vibrant abyss?
What answer are you looking for?
The questioning left Luo Yi speechless. He had sought out the strange woman to understand himself better, but now, being asked to answer his own self-perception left him speechless.
Luo Yi was frantically searching his mind, trying to piece together a suitable answer, an answer that could provide an explanation, by searching through his past memories.
Amidst crumbling streets and rampaging monsters, a woman dances serenely; her divine power, controlling these beasts, overwhelms the wolves, as she sings a hymn praising life.
The bizarre scene of his first encounter with the woman from another world lingered in Luo Yi's mind, like a familiar yet perplexing puzzle that he couldn't solve or let go of.
"If we can praise life through destruction, can we also swear righteousness through taking?"
An unprecedented idea emerged in Luo Yi's mind, surprising him as to why he had come to such an answer.
"Alright, alright, I won't make things difficult for you, Luo Yi. Let's get down to business. Since you say we're the same kind of people, then we must share common values."
A sense of wonder stirred within the otherworldly woman, causing her to leap and dart through the forest, transforming shadows into white waves that became ribbons dancing with her.
"Don't you yearn for beauty amidst despair? Even though the sky is falling and the earth is cracking, the flame still burns. People in the midst of collapse and suffering run, forgetting their pain and sorrow, and trying their best to reach that extremely faint hope."
The ribbons swayed and danced with the skirt, while shadowy figures revealed claws that were everywhere. Sharp claws grazed the flesh of the legs, making the delicate black stockings still sensual; fierce teeth were dodged by graceful hands, and the light at the fingertips shone even brighter in the unpredictable environment.
"That's why dances on the edge of a knife are so captivating, and beauties dancing amidst fire and disaster are the center of attention."
"Disasters and destruction are merely spotlights on our dance; evil is the ticket that attracts outsiders, and collapse is the accompaniment to the dance steps."
"The most beautiful radiance in our lives will only be revealed when we dance with despair."
After the dance, the supernatural woman walked up to Luo Yi, shielding him from the outside world with a white ribbon, lifting his chin with her fingertips to make their eyes meet, and finally, the shadows danced together, at which point the supernatural woman unleashed the true power of both of them.
Under the sunlight of the sky, the reflections of two monsters appear: one with a strange face showing a smile, and the other standing tall and proud amidst infinite constraints.
"I roughly understand your situation, darling, but since you've chosen this path, I support your choice, and let's begin our cooperation."
"What? What just happened? What did you do to me?!"
The strange woman retreated. Luo Yi was in a daze and had no idea what had just happened. Luo Yi felt a loss of consciousness, and then strangely, he was filled with power.
"Do you know the answer you're looking for now?"
The question posed by the strange woman instantly triggered Luo Yi's subconscious reaction, causing his thoughts to surge uncontrollably, and he blurted out his truest feelings.
"I want to prove myself, to prove my beliefs! I want to achieve justice that goes against the grain, I want to become a hero who pursues his desires."
It was a completely subconscious answer that shocked Luo Yi about his physical condition. He wanted to check himself but found no wounds. Instead, after saying those words, Luo Yi felt relaxed and full of energy.
"A brilliant answer, my dear. You may have forgotten who you are, but you still remember the reasons why you've persevered until now."
After listening, the strange woman applauded Luo Yi, and with a smile, she opened a huge, shadowy maw. From inside, one could clearly see the unconscious Ice Fang Crocodile and the Amethyst Knight Wolf, still alive, though only a few of them remained.
"What do you mean by this, Bogaru? Are you trying to threaten me with them?"
“Call me Shin. Bogaru is the name of the monster, not me. Now let’s get down to business, Luo Yi. Don’t you want to be a hero? I’ll give you a chance to be one right now.”
Xin found Luo Yi's puzzled expression quite amusing, and she couldn't wait to see how he would react next.
"I'll need your help when necessary, Luo Yi, after all, I don't know what might happen if Zeta gets too angry; in return, as long as you perform well, I'll guarantee the safety of these monsters..."
"You need to understand one thing, Luo Yi: right now, only you can protect these monsters, only you can become the hero who saves them!"