From the end of the world

Chapter 88: Sharing What You Have 2
Unfortunately, in the misty dream, I couldn't see No. 2's true appearance. I could only describe her words and deeds, as well as her general height, weight and body shape. Even so, Ma Zao could only believe what I said more and more.

Because Ma Zao had never told me any characteristics of No. 2 before, only that she was a 10-year-old girl. Whether No. 2 was introverted or extroverted, whether she spoke politely or casually, and whether her relationship with Ma Zao was warm or cold, these were all unknown to outsiders. If I got one wrong, I would be kicked out on the spot.

Besides, even if I knew that he was ten years old, the height, weight and body shape of a child of this age are uncertain. But I can describe it with my fingers, so this can be considered as a kind of evidence.

But there are some parts that I can't answer, that is, it is difficult to explain why I can't describe the true appearance of No. 2 even though I have clearly come into contact with him. Once I explain it, it will involve the misty dream, and the misty dream is related to the fragments of the divine seal. I can't think of a good excuse to explain it to Ma Zao in front of Zhu Shi.

Although I felt sorry for number two, in order to continue to increase my persuasiveness, I still tactfully added a piece of evidence: "Ma Zao, there is one more thing... Sometimes you may think that your friend has fallen asleep, but in fact, she is still awake."

Number Two said that Ma Zao would sometimes cry secretly when she thought she was asleep.

This secret is something that I, an outsider, should not know.

Zhu Shi was confused, and Ma Zao didn't seem to understand what I meant at first, but he reacted quickly and stood there as if struck by lightning.

After a moment, Ma Zao said with difficulty: "You...really met her?"

"It's absolutely true," I said.

"Where is she?" She grabbed my shoulders excitedly. "Could it be that she also traveled to this era like me, and was picked up by you? Is she okay now? Is she injured? I... I thought she must be dead, and I would never see her again..."

"Calm down." I tried to calm her down. "I'll tell you everything about my meeting with her later, but I can't tell you now."

"Why can't we do that now..."

She was halfway through her speech when she suddenly realized that there were other people standing next to her.

I think she must have understood what I meant and knew that what I said next was not convenient for others to know. She could only force herself to be patient and shut her mouth, but she still couldn't help looking at me eagerly.

Number Two said that Ma Zao treated her very well, and it seems that those words were not said in vain, as Ma Zao really values ​​his friends very much.

At this point, I finally became certain that Ma Zao would never leave my side so easily.

What I was most worried about before was not that I couldn't find a reason for her to stay with me, but that she would lose her patience and suddenly move away before I could finish my words. That would be like a skilled cook without rice, and no matter how eloquent I was, I couldn't find a place to display my words.

But words are not enough. No matter how much I said just now, unless I can really produce material evidence, Ma Zao will definitely continue to doubt me somewhere in her heart. Now this is enough. I don't expect her to completely believe that I am telling the truth at this stage, as long as she thinks that I may be telling the truth.

Zhu Shi suddenly asked: "Zhuang Cheng, can you talk to me alone next?"

"Do you want me to leave first?" Ma Zao asked.

"No, let's just talk on the side." Zhu Shi shook his head.

She pulled me to a distance of more than ten meters, then stretched out her fingers and drew a few strokes in the air. It must be some kind of witcher spell, and an invisible barrier seemed to be erected around us. The sounds outside disappeared, and the sound of our conversation was probably not heard. I had a hunch that she was going to talk to me about something, and I felt very stressed.

"Brother Zhuang..." She looked at me dangerously, "Aren't you going to explain to me?"

Although I had prepared a draft in advance, I still felt a knot in my stomach when the time came. If it was anything else, I wouldn't be so stressed, but this time I was in the wrong. Not only was my lie exposed, but even my GPS bracelet was exposed. And the person I deceived was not an enemy or a stranger, but my own people.

Don’t think that I have been telling lies all the time recently, as if I am a seasoned liar. In fact, I have never told so many lies in the past, and I even think that I am a straightforward person. People around me regard my enthusiasm for investigating urban legends as a childish interest, and I have never bothered to pretend, just doing my own thing. Being confronted by a friend because of the lies I told and the despicable things I did in secret is really the first time for me.

“These things all happen for a reason…”

"What's the reason?" she asked. "First of all, the reason I hid the matter of Ma Zao from you was not because I didn't trust you, but because I didn't trust Luo Shan." I racked my brains to organize my words, "At first I didn't know there were different mountains in Luo Shan. I only knew that Luo Shan was an organization that used unorthodox means to find Ma Zao, and you were a member of this organization, so I couldn't tell you the truth directly."

Because Zhu Shi has the ability to see through lies, I try to tell the truth as much as possible.

Strictly speaking, there are more than just this reason. While I was giving these reasons, I was also examining my own heart.

Admittedly, Ma Zao is a criminal who sneaked into the public security department to steal guns and ammunition. In the eyes of some forces in Luoshan, he is a target that must be obtained by any means, so I have a reason to keep it secret. But from a private perspective, I also have the desire to monopolize Ma Zao. Driven by this desire for monopoly, even if there is no reason to keep it secret, I will not take the initiative to reveal Ma Zao's existence to anyone.

"I understand that kind of thing, and I have figured it out myself a long time ago. Now I want to ask about something else." Zhu Shi said in a subtle tone, "After all, I am doing a job that sometimes requires me to fight against humans, so I have a basic understanding of some props. Not only magic props, but also technological props.

"So there are some things that other people may not be familiar with and may not recognize at first glance, but I can recognize them at a glance... You know what I'm talking about now, right?"

"I guess so..." I said.

"So, what's the matter with that GPS bracelet?" she asked. "The girl said you gave her the GPS bracelet as a gift. She didn't seem to know the real function of the bracelet and even seemed quite happy..."

She thought about it, and seemed to be a little hesitant, but she continued: "Besides, I think that although she is still relatively young and her body is still in the development stage, her face is very cute. I often see so-called lolita control on the Internet. They like that type of girl and will make abnormal and perverted remarks to girls of that age, saying that they want to peek, stalk, imprison, etc....

"Let me confirm this first, Senior Brother Zhuang. You didn't give her the GPS bracelet because you were interested in her, did you?"

"Absolutely not!" I asserted, straightening my back. "How could I possibly think of spying on, stalking, or imprisoning the opposite sex for such a tasteless purpose? I understand why you would have those thoughts, but I can swear that I definitely didn't give out that GPS bracelet for the things you imagine."

"Really?" she wondered.

"I know you have the ability to see through lies. How could I knowingly lie to you again?" I said, taking out a black rope lock heart ring. "If you still don't believe it, you can wear this ring and grab my heart, and then let me swear again..."

"Alright, alright, I get it, I get it! I believe you!" She first hurriedly stopped me from moving, then couldn't help but complain, "Also, you took out the ring out of the blue and said something like 'hold my heart' and 'swear'! Is this something you should say in this situation?"

"As long as you believe it." I took the ring back.

"Don't think you can change the subject just now! If it wasn't for that reason, then why did you give her the GPS bracelet?" She asked persistently, "After all, why did you choose to take her in in the first place? Although she said that you took her in because you were worried about a girl like her wandering around outside, but..."

"You think I'm not the kind of person who would do such a good thing?" I asked.

"...No." She thought for a moment and said, "You are a person who does good things. When your brother was in danger in the past, you would help him; and after discovering that your brother did something bad, you also corrected his character... In addition, you have also done many things to help others in other places. So... if a girl covered in blood fell in front of you in the night, I can't imagine that you would choose to stand by and watch. Yes, that kind of thing is absolutely impossible."

"So you think so highly of me," I said.

"But you must be a very awkward person, right?" She continued, "At the very least, if you are really doing good things, you will definitely not tell people seriously that you do it because you have a conscience. I feel that you must prefer villains when watching movies. Even if you save someone, you will make excuses by saying that you just saved it on impulse. Don't misunderstand me..."

I disagreed and said, "Do you have a strange filter for me?"

"That's just a metaphor," she said. "When you claim that you are doing something out of conscience, you must be hiding other purposes. That's what I want to ask now. What is your purpose for that amnesiac girl?"

Hearing this, I weighed the options in my mind again and again, and finally made a major decision.

I decided to tell her the truth and explain my true motives.

"Ma Zao has a habit of attracting weird things," I said.

(End of this chapter)