Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 467 The sun and the moon shine together
Lani stepped back slightly, and Bai Shi's physique no longer seemed so imposing in her presence.

Bai Shi touched the corner of his mouth, the soft touch still lingering on his lips.

Feelings of love welled up in his heart, and Bai Shi smiled at Lani.

Knowing that Lani was just as nervous as he was, he became less reserved.

Although Bai Shi is always quite clueless when it comes to love, the other party is also pretty much a half-baked one.

Then he has nothing to worry about; he just needs to convey his true feelings.
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When Lani saw Bai Shi suddenly smile in front of her, she thought he had finally gotten into the zone, so she prepared to move on to the next step according to the plan.

No matter what she says today, she's determined to maintain complete control!

Lani's lips curled into an alluring smile, her heart filled with increasing excitement.

It's all Bai Shi's fault for being so reserved when it comes to emotions, not at all like his heroic and dashing self in battle.

But she couldn't wait to proceed gradually and naturally like Melina, so she had already prepared to take the initiative.

Lani was about to say something to greet Bai Shi, who was about to reunite with her after so long, but Bai Shi suddenly stepped forward.

It seems like he's definitely in the zone... but isn't he in a bit too good a zone?
When the plan was suddenly disrupted, Lani panicked.

Lani's eyes widened, and she instinctively stepped back.

However, the space in the room was limited, and her calf immediately bumped against the edge of the bed, causing her to sit back and onto the bed.

Suddenly, Lani's height advantage, which she cared about most, disappeared, and she could only sit on the edge of the bed and look up at Bai Shi.

Looking at Bai Shi's handsome face so close to hers, Lani seemed to want to say something.

But the words caught in her throat, and Lani simply pursed her lips, her gaze darting away.

Lani's slightly paused breathing and more rapid heartbeat revealed that she had broken down and could no longer pretend to be in complete control.

Turn the tide and launch an offensive!
Bai Shi gently lifted Lani's chin, gazed into her eyes, and softly spoke:

"You've changed... quite a bit compared to before."

"Although I can still recognize him immediately, it feels incredible."

Lani looked at Bai Shi, who seemed somewhat different from before, and couldn't help but swallow hard, trying to calm her pounding heart.

Lani finally spoke, letting out a soft breath; her voice was even lower than usual.

"This is who I really am."

"What? Don't you like it?"

Lani's eyes were smiling, showing no trace of her earlier panic. She seemed to still be the elegant princess, calm and composed.

Bai Shi did not answer immediately, but tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling on Lani's clenched knuckles.

Clutching the sheets tightly, Lani's nails almost dug into her palms, yet she stubbornly refused to let go.

"Of course I like you, I like you no matter what you look like."

"only……"

"I never expected you to be so proactive."

Lani suddenly raised her head, her wide eyes reflecting Bai Shi's image as if she wanted to etch him into her heart.

She opened her mouth, as if she wanted to refute something.

But immediately, she was silenced by some emotion.

In the end, Lani simply turned her face away, her ear tips turning slightly red.

"Really..."

Lani muttered softly, with a hint of shyness and reproach.

"It's all because you're too reserved—"

Before he could finish speaking, Bai Shi suddenly took another step forward, closing the distance between them once again.

Lani instinctively wanted to back away, but she was already sitting on the bed with nowhere to retreat, so she could only use her long legs to move towards the bed.

The two figures were pressed closely together, as if they wanted to embrace each other until they were inseparable.

Bai Shi's shadow loomed over her, his breath almost touching her skin. Lani could even smell the faint, lingering scent of blood on his body, as well as the warm, sun-like aroma emanating from deep within him.

“Lani…”

Bai Shi gently called her name, full of tenderness, as if making some kind of declaration.

As Bai Shi called her name, Lani's heart suddenly raced, and her fingers unconsciously gripped his collar.

But upon realizing her action, she immediately released it, as if she had been burned.

Lani seemed unable to face her burning emotions, and lowered her head slightly, her pitiful appearance incredibly alluring.

However, the curve of her lips couldn't be suppressed at all.

The process was completely wrong, but the result was completely right.

Although Lani was reluctant to admit her consistent 'success,' it seemed to be quite impressive.
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Just as Lani was silently anticipating, Bai Shi looked at Lani, who had lowered her head, and fell silent.

This development seems... to be quite different from what he planned.

Bai Shi originally intended to go with the flow and return Lani's kiss with a deep, passionate kiss.

Then, taking advantage of the atmosphere, he should have pushed Lani onto the bed, and then they should have gotten intimate.

Having anticipated the subsequent developments, Bai Shi had already called Ashimi out early on, letting her find somewhere to play on her own.

But now that Lani wasn't looking at him at all, Bai Shi hesitated about what to do next.

After hesitating for a while, Bai Shi felt that he still couldn't skip the previous step and fast forward immediately.

He always felt that things might be progressing too fast, and whether the right atmosphere had truly arrived...

After all, Bai Shi didn't know what Lani was thinking with her current actions.

She was so proactive and enthusiastic just now, but now she's acting shy and evasive.

Unlike Melina's case, which happened naturally and effortlessly, this one was different.

But now, Lani is clearly more assertive and has more ideas.

Bai Shi was afraid that he and Lani were thinking differently and that he might not understand the other girl's thoughts.

In Bai Shi's memory, it wasn't the version where "when a girl says no, it means she wants to" a long time ago.

Bai Shi's current view on love has always been to respect women's wishes.

Is it because he was too reserved?

There's nothing I can do; that's just how Bai Shi is inside.

He has always been cautious in his relationships, afraid of hurting the other person's feelings.

If he could see the progress bar of affection, Bai Shi wouldn't have to worry about these things every day, but unfortunately he doesn't.

So Bai Shi had no choice but to lower his head gently and kiss Lani's forehead.

Lani was looking forward to something when she felt a touch on her forehead and was immediately stunned.

Lani looked up in surprise and saw Bai Shi suddenly sitting down next to her.

Bai Shi sat down gently and heard a faint clicking sound beside him.

He turned to look at Lani, only to see her still looking shy with her head down. Bai Shi could only assume it was his imagination.

Bai Shi really didn't know how to respond to Lani's bold and passionate love.

Maybe it wouldn't have been bad to just follow in Lani's footsteps and be led by her?
Unfortunately, even though I took the initiative, I still encountered an unexpected situation.

In terms of love, Bai Shi and Lani are truly the same kind of losers.

Meanwhile, Lani gently bit her lip, her fingertips constantly rubbing the hem of her clothes. Damn it, so clueless about romance!
The ambiguous atmosphere was abruptly interrupted; who exactly is being pulled in this direction?

It made her heart feel restless, as if it were being scratched by a cat's claws, or prickly, as if it were being gently teased by a feather.

Lani thought Bai Shi had finally come to his senses, but nothing changed.

In Lani's view, love should be more passionate, capable of melting even the coldest ice.

Just then, Bai Shi placed his palm on Lani's hand, clasping it between her fingers, gently conveying his love.

As Lani felt the warmth emanating from her, her emotions gradually calmed down.

Sigh... This is not Bai Shi's fault. Everyone's thoughts and expressions of love are different.

Lani should have thought of this sooner, after all, she knew in her heart that the Bai Shi she loved was such a gentle person.

Lani now regrets not continuing in one go.

I should have been firmer earlier and not given up the opportunity to 'attack' because of shyness.

Bai Shi gazed at Lani's profile, blinked, and said softly:
"Lani, what are your thoughts?"

Lani could be said to have been in perfect harmony with Bai Shi for a long time, and she understood him very well.

Lani could even confidently say that, in the borderlands, no one understood Bai Shi better than her in every action and word...

However, thinking of someone, Lani suddenly lost her confidence.

Based on her slight competitive spirit, Lani thought that they were at least evenly matched in this aspect.
Hearing Bai Shi's somewhat ambiguous words and recalling his previous actions, Lani immediately saw through his thoughts.

Having figured out the reason, Lani couldn't help but chuckle.

They seem to be quite similar in some ways, even their helplessness after their plans were disrupted is so fitting.

Lani blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering, and said earnestly to Bai Shi:
"You are a king."

"You can love more passionately and frankly."

"They don't even need to ask for my opinion, nor do they need to care about my views."

"Just like when you defeated countless powerful enemies."

"Go, go conquer... conquer..."

Lani spoke in a low voice, but dared not look Bai Shi in the eye. Halfway through her sentence, she became a little embarrassed to be too explicit.

In this border region, everyone is facing a life-or-death situation.

Whether it's love or hate, there's not much time to hesitate; the present moment is the most important.

More often than not, there may not even be a chance to meet again.

Not only could love not be conveyed, but even hatred could not be extinguished, leaving only regret in the end.

Even the gods and kings on the borderlands are mired in the quagmire of fate, their paths manipulated by higher-level beings.

Whether one has three wives and four concubines or remains faithful to one's spouse from the beginning, there is no right or wrong in this boundary area.

Hearing Lani's words, Bai Shi smiled helplessly.

"Hmm... I knew that was possible."

"However, I think it's essential to consider your opinions; that's the most basic thing."

Could there come a day when he becomes a tyrant who completely disregards the other person's feelings?

What Bai Shi is worried about now is no longer whether he has the power to rule over the border region and transform it into a peaceful era.

His current worry is how he can maintain his original aspirations over the long years.

Having gained power and rights, can he maintain his true self when faced with something as intoxicating as love?

Although the fire bestowed by the sun contains wisdom that transcends time, it needs to be unlocked as one's power increases.

If Bai Shi had already degenerated into a tyrant before this, then the ending would have been unchangeable.

That vast kingdom will transform into an unprecedentedly corrupt empire, and together with its power, it will shatter all the stars.

In Bai Shi's view, it is better to be cautious than to easily cross this bottom line in his heart.

Bai Shi will not take any action unless the other party clearly agrees.

Lani blinked as she looked at Bai Shi.

After a while, Lani leaned closer and rested her head on Bai Shi's shoulder.

Lani whispered, leaning close to Bai Shi's head:
No matter what you think, I will always be by your side.

"It's as if you've illuminated my world and dispelled the darkness in my path."

"The moon will always follow the sun."

Lani smiled, looking directly at Bai Shi with tenderness in her eyes.

Lani's heart was no longer anxious, but incredibly gentle, slowly drawing closer to Bai Shi's.

If Bai Shi is unwilling to be assertive in this regard, that's fine too.

So Lani adapted in the same way, letting him clearly know that his heart was saying yes.

Because she deeply loves Bai Shi, she is willing to change her pace to accompany him.

Being there for someone is the most heartfelt expression of love.

In the past, Lani did not accompany Bai Shi from the very beginning.

But from now on, Bai Shi will definitely have her figure by his side, and the moonlight will always shine gently on him.

Bai Shi paused for a moment, then his smile deepened.

He lowered his head, their foreheads gently touching, and his voice was soft:
"This time, I won't dodge anymore."

Now that Lani has made her intentions clear, Bai Shi cannot betray her feelings.

Bai Shi raised his hand, his fingertips gently brushing against Lani's cheek, feeling her slight trembling.

Lani's breath hitched, and her chest heaved violently.

Lani raised her eyes and looked directly into Bai Shi's eyes. Her usually calm and composed eyes were now churning with complex emotions.

The two cupped each other's faces, revealing their love without any concealment.

They kissed passionately, then both fell onto the bed.

The moonlight is beautiful tonight, and the wind is gentle.

The sun and moon shine together, and will never be separated again.
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On the morning of the second day, a figure slowly emerged from the fog on the bridge connecting Lienia to Nymgford.

Torret chewed on fruit that humans couldn't digest, pausing contentedly on the road.

The golden parts of the Golden Roa fruit are as sweet as honey, and the dried fruit is an even more exquisite delicacy.

During this trip to the Asian Plateau, Melina made a lot of dried fruit for it, and it ate almost non-stop the whole way.

Sitting sideways on Toret's lap, Melina, who had just come down from the Altai Plateau, lifted her hood.

Melina looked at Stoneville, who was faintly visible on the distant cliff, her heart filled with anticipation for their reunion.

However, for some reason, Melina always had a strange feeling in her heart.

It was as if I had some kind of sense of crisis, as if something had happened during the time I was away from home...

However, Melina quickly dismissed it as a delusion, ignoring her own accurate intuition.

Thinking about meeting Bai Shi again soon, Melina couldn't help but hum a little tune, a sweet smile appearing on her face.

As a return gift for the previous one, she brought a present this time as well.

(End of this chapter)