Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 174 I am invincible, hiding my feelings
Bai Shi knew that Melina had something to say to him.

And he wanted to go to Ci Fu and say it in person.

"Okay, let's go to the blessing in front of the magic tower later."

"Um……"

The two of them didn't communicate after that, only Torret under his crotch swung his hooves happily.

At the foot of the Lani Magic Tower, the door of the magic tower has been covered by mist, preventing anyone from entering at will.

It seems that Lani has fallen asleep again.

Bai Shi didn't see Slude, probably because he hadn't changed his clothes yet.

That’s perfect, so she doesn’t have to wait for nothing.

White consciousness enters the blessed space.

At the same time, Melina immediately appeared before the blessing.

She didn't speak a word all the way.

Because she felt that some things had to be said to Bai Shi face to face, rather than ending it hastily without showing up.

She herself couldn't accept that.

Melina stood in front of Bai Shi's left.

Yet they kept a little distance, just like they were meeting for the first time.

"Bai Shi, are you really going to pay such a huge price for me..."

"That involves the feud between the God and the Two Fingers."

Bai Shi shook his head.

"The cooperation has already been discussed, so don't worry."

"Besides, what's the price for me?"

"It's just killing a two-fingered man. I might face the Supreme Will in my future."

Bai Shi made a joke and told Melina not to worry.

'Supreme Will', how many teachers does He have?
It’s me, Feng Ling Yue Ying!
"Rather, if this is the price you pay to truly set foot in this world, it's like a dream."

Melina didn't say anything, but just looked at Bai Shi with some concern.

She was very touched that Bai Shi was willing to do these things for her.

But rather than being touched, she was more worried about Bai Shi.

What kind of path will Lani embark on?
Although Melina didn't know, she could get a glimpse of it from their communication.

Her description of a dark, cold road was not an exaggeration.

Whatever her ultimate goal, Two Fingers was bound to be killed along the way.

And the two fingers are the apostles of the Supreme Will.

The murder of Two Fingers was undoubtedly a serious crime on the border.

Melina had no opinion about Two Fingers, and she had never dissuaded Bai Shi from killing Two Fingers' emissary.

But killing Two Fingers and disobeying Two Fingers are completely different concepts.

It's hard to even describe the magnitude of this crime, because killing TwoFingers is unimaginably insane.

No one ever thought about what crime to charge the person who killed Two Fingers.

Because no one would have such blasphemous thoughts.

Bai Shi saw the worry in Melina's eyes and probably guessed what she was thinking.

Indeed, from the perspective of others, Lani is indeed a true witch.

After all, based on what Lani has done, it is even enough to write a song about her called "What Bad Things Lani Has Done".

Steal the Death Rune, plot the night of conspiracy, and kill 'Gold' Godwin.

This led to the collapse of the Golden Dynasty.

It can even be said that the Shattered War was triggered by her previous actions.

Although Bai Shi guessed that there were other people involved, Lani was definitely the mastermind, and she herself never shied away from this fact.

It is bound to be worrying to walk down a dark road side by side with such a person.

Bai Zhi interrupted Melina's hesitation.

"Melina."

"We agreed at the beginning to embark on this journey together."

"If I'm the only one on the road and you can only watch, is this still a journey?"

"Now that the opportunity is in front of me, I will never let it go."

"I don't want our communication to be limited to blessing. I want to have more contact with you."

Didn't Melina want to have a body? How could she not want to?

However, Melina doesn't want others to pay the price for her fulfillment.

Even if there was a price to pay, Melina hoped that at least she would have to pay it herself.

But thinking that Bai Shi had already boarded Lani's pirate ship, Melina knew that the outcome would not change.

Although she was worried, Melina also knew that Bai Shi was not a reckless person.

He did this because he must know something or he was confident about his contact with Lani.

I’ll find a way to compensate Bai Shi later.

Melina walked to Bai Shi's side and sat down on her knees as usual.

Then he didn't look at Bai Shi anymore, but just stared at the blessing in front of him.

After a long time, she finally spoke:
"Bai Shi."

"Ah."

"Thank you……"

Bai Shi rubbed Melina's hair.

"There's nothing to thank me for."

"There's no need for us to be so distant with each other."

Melina nodded, hesitantly.

After a while, he finally squeezed out a sentence:

"Can I... lean on your shoulder?"

Melina spoke in a very low voice, and if Bai Shi hadn't been concentrating, he probably wouldn't have been able to hear it clearly.

"of course can."

Melina moved closer little by little and got close to Bai Shi.

She no longer knelt stiffly, but instead folded her legs at her sides and leaned her whole body against Bai Shi.

What a reassuring feeling...

"Bai Shi."

"When I have a physical body, can I also rely on you like this?"

Bai Shi chuckled twice.

"Of course, don't you want to?"

Melina shook her head.

"If possible, I hope to continue with you."

"But if I were to acquire a physical body and appear beside you..."

"Will your subordinates and others find it strange?"

"There is someone they never knew, who is so close to you."

Bai Shi messed up Melina's hair.

"Why do you have such an idea?"

"Why are they so surprised? I am their king. How can they care about my affairs?"

“Everything has changed since we’ve come this far.”

Melina was a little dazed, it was indeed the case.

Now Bai Shi has his own city and his own power.

There are people who love him, there are armies that gather for him, and there are loyal and capable subordinates.

Able to rule an area, and will rule more places in the future, and eventually become the King of Elden.

It all happened so fast, in just a few months.

Melina couldn't help but think of the naive agreement she had made with Bai Shi:

The goal is to become the best player at the round table.

The so-called top expert of the round table is a title that Bai Shi doesn't need to strive for.

Because not long after that agreement, Bai Shi had defeated Greg and captured the Great Rune, completing a feat that no one in the Round Table had ever accomplished.

If Bai Shi said that he was the best player at the round table, no one would object.

But absolutely no one would call him that, because to modern white people, that name could already be considered a derogatory term.

Melina couldn't help but think back to the first time she met Bai Shi.

At that time he had just drifted to the border area, and he didn't look like a warrior at all.

Because Torrett firmly chose him, Melina believed in Torrett's choice, and seeing that the ancient king recognized him, she chose to contact him.

And now, she has completely trusted Bai Shi without realizing it.

On his journey so far, there was no need to ask why he was going to a certain place.

Everything will go smoothly as Bai Shi expected. Just trust Bai Shi as usual...

But wouldn't this be too tiring and in vain? He should live more for himself.

With his status, material enjoyment was already within his reach.

Melina sometimes wondered if Bai Shi deliberately suppressed himself because she was around.

Melina looked up at Bai Shi.

The messy hair that had just been rubbed rubbed against Bai Shi's neck, making him feel a little itchy.

Melina deliberately kept the angle so that Bai Shi couldn't see her sealed left eye.

From this angle, Bai Shi could only see the right half of Melina's face.

"Looking at it this way, she's no different from an ordinary girl."

Bai Shi couldn't help but think.

Melina and Bai Shi looked at each other.

She opened her mouth to say something, but the words in her heart could not come out.

Because if she said it out loud, the possible consequences would be something she didn't want to see.

She didn't know what kind of feelings Bai Shi had for her.

Melina felt that what Bai Shi did for her was beyond the level of what an ordinary person could do for his companions.

Is it because of the 'love' she has never known?

But Melina didn't dare to think so.

There was nothing about her that was worthy of love.

She is just a ghost, a ghost whose origin and whereabouts are unknown.

Why is she so narcissistic that she thinks Bai Shi is in love with her?

Maybe she was just being wishful thinking.

Because no matter who he treats, Bai Shi is always very gentle and tries his best to help them, which is why people love him.

If he spoke up now, it might make their future relationship awkward.

Bai Shi hadn't spoken yet, so Melina had to endure her shyness and try to communicate.

So… Melina still didn’t say it.

Just said thank you again.

It’s pretty good now, isn’t it?

The two of them temporarily borrowed the spark of love, even if it was only for this minute, at least they were not alone.

Melina didn't know what love was.

But Melina felt that she must have fallen in love with Bai Shi.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be so confused about it.

It wasn't because Bai Shi had created a body for her that she suddenly had such feelings for him.

But it's about the little things we've experienced together before.

Because she had been watching along the way, Melina knew the light shining on Bai Shi better than anyone else.

He has an unshakable sense of justice and an unwavering moral code, which are precious noble qualities in a world like the Borderlands.

He protects the weak and oppressed. Even in the city of Moren, which has nothing to do with him, he will fight with the hybrids without hesitation after seeing such a tragic scene.

You know, at that time, Bai Shi was not as powerful as it is now.

At best, they are at the same level as the Storm Knights, which is still a long way from the strength of the heroes.

But he can fight at the risk of his own death to avenge those who are not even his own people.

He was indomitable, courageous, and never abandoned his principles and beliefs, making him a worthy role model for all heroes.

After becoming king, he never became arrogant because of his status and never looked down on people whose status was lower than his.

Melina stared at Bai Shi silently, carefully hiding her feelings.

After arriving at the foot of the golden tree, she still had a mission to explore.

That mission might even be in the royal city of Rodel.

Bai Shi is in conflict with Rodel, and Melina doesn't want Bai Shi to accompany her into the city to take risks.

If Bai Shi met with an accident in Rodel, then all his previous efforts would be in vain.

In this case, let's wait a little longer...

Wait until she finds her mission, then express her feelings to Bai Shi.

Yes, hold on a little longer.

Don't be so quick to express your feelings, just keep them in your heart first.

Wait until the right time to reveal it to him.

Melina felt she was strong enough to keep it all to herself.

Once I find my mission, it doesn't matter even if I reveal my true feelings to Bai Shi and then find out that he doesn't mean that.

At least they had relied on each other.
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Bai Shi had no idea what Melina was thinking.

He just felt that Melina today was more difficult for him to look away from than ever before.

Although Bai Shi really wanted A to confess his love for him, he had not yet started to plan on helping Melina fabricate her body.

The current situation is no different from writing a blank check.

But if he doesn't A now, Bai Shi feels that his future self will never forgive his current self.

There aren't so many things to do. Just do them when you have time and are prepared.

Some things are too late if you wait until you are ready to do them.

So Bai Shi stretched out his left hand and covered Melina's hand on her leg.

In this position, it was equivalent to half-hugging Melina in his arms.

This was a large-scale physical contact that they had never had before.

Bai Shi could feel that Melina seemed to be trembling a little.

But his heart was also pounding and he felt a little nervous.

It's really strange. Even when facing so many powerful enemies, my heart rate wouldn't be that fast.

The tension that those night cavalry brought to him was not even half as much as it is now.

Bai Shi was even a little scared.

Fearing that the relationship would be ruined by his behavior, his courage seemed to be leaving him.

But the way Melina looked at him didn't seem to resist, and she even seemed a little expectant?
So Bai Shi gave Melina a gentle kiss on the face.

Melina reacted and her face instantly flushed.

Melina lowered her head and buried it, not wanting Bai Shi to see it.

But Bai Shi could feel that her hand was tightly holding his hand.

Bai Shi saw that Melina didn't say anything and wondered if he was being too presumptuous.

Although we have spent a long time together, maybe it is just my illusion.

After all, one of the three great illusions in life is: She likes me too.

However, it has been done and there is no regret.

Maybe I can go to the church to atone my sins?

As for Melina, her mind was a mess, but she couldn't stop being happy.

She already knew Bai Shi's intention.

Bai Shi really treated her differently from other people.

She is indeed special.

Persist, persist...I can't persist at all.

Hiding your feelings or something...

Bai Shi had no intention of hiding anything, so why should she hide anything?

If I continue to hide it, wouldn't Bai Shi be disappointed?

She must respond to the white consciousness and convey her feelings.

Melina took a deep breath.

After a while, she suddenly raised her head and returned Bai Shi a gentle kiss.

Then Bai Shi’s arms felt empty, and his clenched hand also became empty.

Melina blushed and disappeared into his arms.

Bai Shi touched the place on his face where Melina had just kissed him, and it always felt a little unreal.

Melina shyly responded to his clumsy love. Was this mutual love?
But no matter what, a feeling he had never experienced before gradually filled his heart.

Maybe it's love.

I’ve never been loved, I’ve never been firmly chosen by anyone, and I’ve never truly experienced love from anyone.

Therefore, Bai Shi once simply poured his love into the virtual world and the virtual soul.

He thought he knew what love was, but now he realizes that he actually knows nothing.

Only then did Bai Shi realize for the first time that love is such a fierce flame.

Bai Shi's heart had been burned by Melina's flames.

　I started taking the high-speed train at 10am and it will be 10pm. I’m going to send it off soon. But when I was writing this chapter, I recalled my youthful love in high school. I feel that the corpse spots have faded a little, which is great...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)