I loaded the dream game

Xia Zhi was stunned for a moment before he realized the question.

The power of the sacred tree is indeed very strong, but it has already done its best to resist the attacks of the gods. Even if it can provide spiritual help, the special nature of the element of "time" also means that it is not easy for a single individual to provide unlimited spiritual help.

So, where does the "time" required for the girl to use her "angel" in such an excessive way come from?

A guess arose in Xia Zhi's mind.

"Since it takes time, I naturally have a way to replenish it."

As if to confirm his guess, Tokisaki Kurumi continued to explain:

"One of them is a special barrier called the City of Time, which allows me to devour the "time" of people within the barrier〃¨."

"..."

"Mr. Xia Zhi, have you guessed it?"

Without paying attention to his reaction, the girl continued, "Just as you thought, the so-called time-space barrier is also a large-scale Time-Gone City."

"…So, Mr. Xia Zhi, you understand, right? Right now, I have no right to hate 'her' who hasn't done anything yet."

Looking at the black-haired boy who had fallen silent beside him, Tokisaki Kurumi had a self-deprecating smile on his face.

"After all, I am also a sinner who has committed unforgivable crimes."

"..."

Apart from the ridicule, what was her mood at this moment?

Tokisaki Kurumi is not an indecisive person

She knew from the beginning that in order to achieve the necessary goal, she had to pay the necessary price.

However, even though she claimed to be unforgivable, Xia Zhi still knew that she was essentially a kind person.

If devouring "time" of "the same" evil person could still comfort herself with an excuse of "she deserved it", then facing the fact that she had devoured the lives of countless innocent and even equally kind people, and even after that, when the barrier that separated time and space "concealed" this cause and effect, when she once again faced those people she had killed... Xia Zhi could not imagine what kind of mood she would be in.

Later, the reason why she chose to help the people and elves of this world was probably to "atone" her sins, in addition to protecting herself...

After listening to the girl's entire story, Xia Zhi took a deep breath.

Looking at the elf girl beside him with her eyelashes slightly drooping, as if immersed in some emotion of her own, he thought for a moment, leaned forward in Tokisaki Kurumi's astonished eyes, and gently hugged her body.

The girl's body trembled slightly, and she came to her senses after a moment. She pretended to be calm and said, "...It is very rude to hold a girl up without her permission, right?"

"I'm sorry, I actually suffer from intermittent anxiety disorder. When I feel down, I can't help wanting to be hugged by someone."

Xia Zhi made up something random.

"Miss Kuang San, can you give me a hug?"

Didn't you already carry me up without asking for any explanation?

Tokisaki Kurumi complained in her heart.

Feeling the boy's warm embrace, she pursed her lips gently.

...Only tonight, do I need to stop being strong in front of him?

"I really can't do anything about you..."

She sighed slightly, stretched out her hands and hugged Xia Zhi's body, letting her cheek rest lightly on his shoulder, and whispered in his ear

"...Do you know what I was thinking when you suddenly asked me if I wanted to save everything with you, when I had given up hope and chose to linger on with this world?"

"Did you suddenly fall in love with me at that moment?" Xia Zhi asked back.

Tokisaki Kurumi chuckled, "Xiazhi-san, you are really confident in your charm."

"It's just a reasonable guess based on the plot...there are many kinds of love." Xia Zhi said stubbornly.

"I've heard this kind of statement many times from other elves, right?"

Tokisaki Kurumi said that she is also "battle-hardened"

He always says that there are many kinds of love, and opening your heart does not necessarily mean you have to pursue love, but in the end, all of them became his girlfriends.

However, one thing is true.

Girl's Thoughts

"Perhaps, your appearance itself... is a kind of salvation for me..." She said softly in a voice that almost only she could hear.

This was probably the only time since she became an elf that she "relied" on someone else like this.

As time passed, her mood gradually calmed down, and then she noticed

After waiting for a long time, the boy still did not let go of his arms.

...Did you hold me for a little too long?

Confused, she tried to loosen her hands a little and turned her head to look at the boy, only to find that he was dozing off, as if he was very comfortable in her embrace and was about to fall asleep.

Tokisaki Kurumi: ...

……

"Sorry, I didn't get enough sleep these two days." Xia Zhi yawned, rubbed his eyes and said.

So, is it still her fault? Tokisaki Kurumi complained in her heart.

Thinking back to how I had acted on a whim and hadn't let the boy sleep well all day, if I had to say it was her fault... maybe, there was some connection.

“…I really can’t do anything about you.”

Tokisaki Kurumi sighed slightly and spoke again, stretching out her hands and gently hugging his head, she took his body and lay down on the bench, and gently placed his head on her soft legs wrapped in black pantyhose.

Just like that night

"This time, it's the reward (money) promised to Ms. Orumiya."

Facing the boy's gaze, she blinked and replied.

It was clearly a promise to give Ju Ya as a reward, but instead he gave it to himself as a lap pillow?

You did a great job, Juya.

Xia Zhi praised in his heart, closed his eyes comfortably, and quietly enjoyed the soft and warm touch behind his head and the faint fragrance lingering around him.

The surroundings became quiet again, with only the faint street lights and the quiet moonlight gently illuminating their figures.

Tokisaki Kurumi gently stroked the hair of the boy in her arms, with a slight gleam in her eyes.

Redemption?

She thought silently in her heart

Although before that, I can't be conquered by him

But... after all, he has seen me like this.

...Just for tonight, be a little willful.

While she was thinking this, the boy who was about to fall asleep frowned slightly.

It feels like something is missing?

Xia Zhi opened his eyes hesitantly, looked at her and asked:

"How about 'meow' again?"

Tokisaki Kurumi was slightly stunned for a moment, and then, rarely, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment...

.......

Chapter 1329: Early Morning Date Invitation

In the early morning, the first rays of the sun shine through the gaps between the tall buildings and fall on the city, awakening the sleeping city. The lights on the streets have been turned off, and only the faint morning light shines through the windows of the buildings, gently illuminating the slightly pale streets.

The morning breeze rustled the leaves on the street, and everything around was bathed in the tranquility of the early morning.

The familiar street was empty, with only the distinct sound of one person's footsteps echoing clearly.

Walking on the streets in the early morning, Xia Zhi felt it was quite novel to see the once familiar streets now looking strangely deserted.

Although he has lived here for so many years, he rarely has the opportunity to get up so early.

Should I say that the girl's knee pillow is too comfortable? I accidentally slept until 840: in the morning.

Xia Zhi thought, and recalled the girl's somewhat unsteady steps when they parted, and felt a little embarrassed.

This is already the second time. Next time I should pay more attention to the time...at least change places a few more times along the way.

However, it is a knee pillow after all, and it seems that there is no place to lie except for the thighs?

He shook his head, collected his thoughts, and looked at the rising sun on the distant horizon.

Originally, he just planned to come out to meet Kuang San and then send her home since she didn't go home after school and was wandering around outside. Unexpectedly, things developed beyond his expectations and in the end, he was the one who didn't go home after school.

Will my family be worried if I don't come home at night?

But if I think about it carefully, with Ju Ya here, I shouldn't have to worry about anything. I didn't receive any messages from them last night...

...How about taking some breakfast back?

Xia Zhi pondered in his heart.

At this time, they should not have woken up yet, right?

While thinking, he walked towards home, but before he reached the door, he saw a familiar and delicate figure in his sight.

The pink-haired girl was standing in front of her house with bags full of food in both hands and a key in her hand, as if she was ready to go in.

Hearing the noise coming from the other end of the street, she turned around and happened to meet Xia Zhi's eyes.

After a moment of hesitation, the girl's face showed her usual smile.

"Welcome back, Xiazhi," she welcomed happily.

"Good morning, Rinne."

Xia Zhi greeted her back.

She didn't seem surprised that she came back from outside.

"Sister Ju Ya said that you have something very important to deal with, Xia Zhi, so you may be home late."

As if she could see what he was thinking, Rinne tilted her head slightly and explained:

"…She also said that with her help watching over it, there wouldn't be any danger."

There is indeed no danger.

How should I put it... When Xia Zhi thought about the so-called very important thing, which actually meant sleeping comfortably on a girl's lap for a whole night, he felt a little guilty.

However, as long as I... and Ju Ya don't say anything, there shouldn't be any big problem, right?

Thinking of this, Xia Zhi felt relieved again.

After Kotori and Yoshino recovered their memories, they were more or less clear about what they were doing. In addition, they had stayed out all night before, so as long as they were told the importance of the matter in advance, they would not bother them too much about such things.

Add to that the last sentence, even though they knew that Ju Ya was completely on their side, just getting this assurance was enough to put them at ease...

I can more or less experience the feeling of having a good wife. Xia Zhi sighed in his heart.

"Do you want to go back and take a nap?"

Rinne suggested thoughtfully: "It's the weekend anyway, so it's okay to get up a little later... I'll help save the breakfast for Xiazhi~"

It sounded tempting, but after hesitating for a moment, Xia Zhi thought about it and shook his head, giving up the idea.

In comparison...

Recalling the conversation with Tokisaki Kurumi last night, he fell silent for a moment.

"..."

Looking at the pink-haired girl in front of him who was as gentle and lovely as the girl next door, after a moment, Xia Zhi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Would you please go out for a walk with me?" he asked.

Rinne tilted her head slightly, a little confused.

However, the boy's next words made her freeze in her tracks.

"Just think of it as a date between us."