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Chapter 9.5: Devoted to One Person (Talisa's Story)
update icon Updated at 2023/6/26 8:10:12

My name is Talisa, and I have been called by this name since I can remember, although not many people know this name.

I heard that this name was given by the man who was called my father. On the day I was born, he shouted with joy to everyone:

"Look! This is my daughter! Talisa!"

So this name was passed down.

In my memory, people around me were always busy, and the environment was constantly changing.

As for me, I always sat in that big truck, watching everything.

I liked that big truck; although it was crowded, the wind could not get in, nor the rain, and there were a lot of food in it, and I did not have to worry about being abandoned, as the adults would always take the big truck with them when they left.

Sometimes, someone would come and talk to me, like "Hey! Do you know where that lamp is?"

Later, the big truck was disassembled, as I heard it was too old.

They made a new one, which was very new and more spacious, but I could not get in anymore, because it had an extra lock.

I was so hungry, and the rain was a bit cold.

For the first time, I knocked on their door, hoping to get some food. They looked at me with impatience, but still gave me some food, yet I could not enter the room. I knew they were working, and I had disturbed them.

Then I knocked on another door the next time, until I had knocked on every door, and then I started again from the first one.

Perhaps it was because I had been living a nomadic life that the adults around me had no time for anything else, so there were no children of my age around me.

Until one day, they seemed to have found a satisfactory place, planning to settle down here for a long time. The village was built beautifully, and the truck no longer often locked. This was really a good thing.

I started trying to do some work, but I was disliked. Well, I couldn't even lift a hoe.

It's okay, I will grow up eventually.

However, I may not be able to wait for that day.

With the alarm bell ringing, the village was plunged into panic. They said that everyone would die today.

So... am I going to die? Although there is nothing to miss, I don't want to die just like that.

I can see it now, that hideous black monster, indeed, it does not look like a monster that this village can handle.

Until that black figure appeared in front of everyone.

Not a tall and imposing figure, wearing a ragged cloak, with an indistinguishable face.

Such a figure, however, resisted the black monsters firmly.

How amazing, really amazing!

So I don't have to die now? I need to thank him, I hope he is not injured.

At dinner, I secretly looked at that figure among the crowd, the legendary hero must be someone like him.

It makes me yearn for that.

But why would such a person notice me?

I was called up near, as the village chief spoke.

I know, I have bothered others again, and this time, it's the hero who saved everyone.

I should apologize to him, I thought remorsefully.

I didn't even have the chance to speak before the man gently stroked my head with his hand, and the warmth I felt from his hand was something I had never experienced before.

I looked up, and the face in front of me made my heart race.

Her smile was so gentle.

What a beautiful person.

She suddenly hugged me tightly.

I was startled.

Yet I couldn't muster any resistance.

For the first time in my life.

I clearly felt that I was loved.

And for the first time, I understood how wonderful it was to be loved.

I didn't dare to move, allowing her to hold me, for fear of breaking this hard-won excitement.

She brought me into that fancy room I had never entered before.

Then, she pointed to herself and said two strange syllables.

Is this... her name?

I never thought that someone like her would introduce her name so seriously to someone like me.

No, hurry up, I need to do something!

Right!

Name! I have a name too!As I learned her cautious way of introducing her name.

When I heard her cautiously call her own name from her mouth.

When I responded with a cheerful voice that I couldn't even believe myself.

I suddenly decided on something that would take my whole life to complete.

After that, I was granted my wish and brought by Mu Zhou to her side.

Happy, extremely happy.

Being given a new meaning to live, this feeling is too wonderful.

So wonderful that it feels somewhat unreal.

And so, this idea was fulfilled.

I took everything for granted, and yes, someone like me is indeed naive to think that I could be worthy of Mu Zhou.

It is natural to be disliked.

That hesitant expression must be contemplating when it would be appropriate to let me leave.

What a gentle person.

Even though she's already tired, she's still considering me.

In that case, I'm sorry, Mu Zhou, please let me indulge myself for a few more days, just a few will do.

Let me indulge in a few more days, no matter how small, let me help you with some things. In this way, even if I'm no longer in this world, I won't have any regrets.

I thought I would have a few days left, but today I accidentally discovered a secret about Mu Zhou, which should have been a joyful secret.

She threw a huge temper tantrum.

Ah...

It seems that she's reached her limit, unable to tolerate me any further.

So let it be this way.

In the very end, please let me indulge for a little while longer, just a short moment, and that's it.

…Not enough, it's really not enough.

I don't want to let go, I want to hold on tightly.

Even though I knew that Mu Zhou is a man.

Even though the last barrier can be crossed.

How can I possibly let go!!!?

And then, fate played a little joke on me.

The misunderstanding was cleared.

I was not disliked.

I am still loved.

I will never let go again, never!

My heart is filled with an unquenchable flame.

Mu Zhou, just wait!