Skadi, returning to infinity

"The fox ears on Xiaoyun'er's head represent her being a member of the [Wolper] race."

You can think of them as the "fox people".

"Other races also have their own names, you'll find out later."

"And the reason why the same race can have complete human forms and incomplete human forms is also very simple."

"You can think of it as something like atavism."

“Even if they are severely transformed into beasts, they are still human beings at heart and will not be rejected or isolated.”

"They can intermarry with other humans, have children normally, and have the same social status."

"This is completely different from the treatment given to people with Oripathy..."

"But there's nothing we can do about it. Beastification isn't a disease; on the contrary, many people are proud of it. [Fight]"

"Beastification will not affect others. Even if you do not become beast, your descendants may become beast."

Even if you become a beast, even if two beasts marry and have children, their offspring may not be beasts.

"This special factor, hidden within all races across the entire continent of Terra, is recognized by the entire continent and acknowledged by all races."

"But Oripathy is different; Oripathy is an external disease."

"It does not belong to humankind itself."

"People infected with Oripathy cannot be cured."

"More importantly, Oripathy is contagious..."

"How exactly does it spread, and how can we prevent it?"

"Nobody cares about these things; they don't want to have anything to do with Originium Patients."

"I'm afraid they'll spread it through the air, I'm afraid they'll spread it through bodily fluids, I'm afraid they'll injure themselves with the Originium crystals on their bodies and spread it..."

"The fear in people's hearts, humanity's incomprehension of them, and their current incurability and contagious nature have turned those infected into true victims of society."

They will abandon what they have to take your place.

"They are the real non-humans."

As Skadi continued speaking, the topic shifted back to Infected and Oripathy.

The atmosphere became awkward again. The three of them leaned against the railing of the overpass, watching the cars go by on the road below, and remained silent.

Suddenly, the sky darkened, and raindrops began to fall, enveloping the entire city in a curtain of rain.

The rain also helped Skadi and the others recover.

"It seems like he said something that wasn't very pleasant."

Skadi smiled, seemingly unconcerned about the situation.

"I'm sorry, I was the one who brought it up."

Artoria apologized, acknowledging that it was her fault.

"It's nothing. Rather than saying it's your problem, it's more accurate to say it's my own problem."

"I was too obsessed with Oripathy. I couldn't research it or find a solution with Type-Moon, so I kept suppressing it."

"Now that I'm back on Terra, and after experiencing all this these past two days, I'm completely suffering from Oripathy."

"My goodness, I'll try to control my emotions later."

Skadi took the responsibility directly. After speaking, she looked around and chose a teahouse.

"Come on, let's go somewhere to take shelter from the rain."

After saying that, she took Medea's hand with one hand and Artoria's hand with the other, walked down the overpass, and came to a teahouse on the other side of the street.

Inside the building.

Actually, they didn't need to take shelter from the rain at all; the rain didn't even touch them.

But they wanted to find a quiet place to rest properly.

This teahouse was simply chosen at the right time.

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Chapter 44: This is our destiny from past lives to this one, Lily.

"Are there three guests?"

"Okay, please wait a moment."

"I'm here to ask, are these the dishes you ordered?"

"If there are no problems, then we'll go and prepare?"

It looks like a teahouse, but it serves all sorts of unique delicacies from the Great Yan Dynasty.

Skadi picked up the menu, ordered a spicy butter hot pot, then a bunch of side dishes, and handed the food to the waiter.

The waiter checked the items again to make sure everything was correct before leaving.

They took off their masks after the waiter left while they were in the private room.

"Phew, is it ready to eat yet?"

Artoria hadn't eaten anything since yesterday, but she knew the matter was important, so she didn't mention it.

Now, she can finally eat, and it's even the unique cuisine of the Great Yan Dynasty. She's already looking forward to it.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Lily."

"This is because of habit; I always eat only when I remember, rather than according to a set schedule."

"But my habit has caused you and me to go hungry."

"Even though you don't say it, I can tell."

Skadi scratched her head; she was well aware of this bad habit of hers.

"It's alright, darling, it's just that we haven't eaten for two days. Haven't we been doing a lot?"

Medea didn't care, and she didn't need to consume much energy.

It could even be said that she doesn't need to eat; the abundant life force emanating from Skadi and her contract is enough to sustain her.

持了

But consuming energy and wanting to eat are two different things. Medea wasn't hungry, but eating was a pleasure, and she still cared about it.

"Just because you've prepared a lot of food doesn't mean you can skip eating it."

"I ordered a lot of side dishes, enough for five people."

"But I think that's not enough..."

Skadi said, glancing at Artoria.

Artoria alone could eat enough for ten people, and she herself ate quite a lot.

In this way, there won't be enough for five people.

However, considering there is a banquet in the evening, eating too much may affect one's appetite.

Well, this doesn't seem to be a problem for Artoria.

"It's okay, we can order more if it's not enough."

Skadi continued speaking before Artoria could speak.

"But there's a banquet tonight, and eating too much might affect my appetite at the banquet."

Her reminder made Artoria stop eating.

"It's okay, let's eat something first to fill our stomachs."

After saying that, Artoria suddenly looked at her.

"Master, why are you suddenly calling me Lily?"

She didn't want to talk to Skadi about food; she just wanted to know why Skadi had suddenly started calling her "Lily."

This feels a bit strange.

It's not that I'm against it, but rather that it's somewhat unexpected.

Don't you like it?

Skadi looked at her and blinked.

No, it's just...

Before Artoria could explain, Skadi said something that left her speechless.

"You know what, Lily?"

“When I was at the root, I actually arrived in your time in different identities.”

“I went to the time when you were King Arthur, and became Guinevere.”

"But I have no control over what I do; I can only slightly alter my appearance so you don't recognize me."

"I'm like an observer, witnessing your rise and watching your fall."

"I also went to the time when you were an ordinary girl, before you pulled the sword from the stone."

"I've become your friend, and I'm free to move around."

"That was the easiest life I ever had at my roots."

"I've also been to Medea's time, but just like when I went to Lily's time as queen, I could only be a princess of a neighboring country, only a..."

Onlookers...

“I have also been to the Middle Ages. I have seen the Church hunt down witches. I have witnessed Joan of Arc being tied to a cross and burned to death.”