"In fact, someone told me that the people here have lived behind the city walls their entire lives, trapped inside and pulled by the wind, always spinning around, but never going out to see the world."
It is difficult for Youya to say whether this is right or wrong, or perhaps it does not need to be artificially limited to anything.
Others have their own lives, that's all.
If all the other party wants is to live a stable and prosperous life, then what is there to blame?
only……
“Although I agree with this statement, I don’t think it is the truth, nor do I want to criticize why people hide behind the wall.
In the distant past, the world was a very unpeaceful place, right? Even now, it is still the same.
People are not safe enough to travel around the world without worries and witness the many beautiful sights of the world.
Rather, if the seven gods had not appeared, allowing everyone to survive with greater peace of mind, perhaps we would not be able to continue this dialogue, and we should be grateful for this."
Amid this conflict of ideas, the girl chose her own path.
Wendy was also a little surprised when she heard her story and said while scratching her head.
"…Your idea is really, how should I put it…"
"Isn't it a bit hypocritical to be so clear about the intention?"
Youya winked at him playfully, then covered her mouth with her hand, motioned Wendy to come closer, and whispered softly in his ear.
"Actually, there is one thing I agree with: I also hate those who are hostile to me and bully me for no reason.
I am only telling this to you, Lord Barbatos, so please don't tell anyone else!"
Chapter 106: Not Sleeping Beauty
"Eh--?!"
As if frightened by her guess, or embarrassed for exposing herself so quickly, Wendy, after getting over her initial surprise, looked around in confusion.
"Where, where, why can't I see Lord Wind God!"
The girl's eyes never left him from beginning to end.
This made Wendy stop her performance immediately and try to get away with it by smiling "hey".
"It seems that I was right."
Youya tilted her head slightly, her hair falling on her shoulders, her smile as cunning as a cat, her temperament pure and a little bit cute.
"Okay, okay, it was me..." Wendy said a little embarrassedly, "But please don't blame me for hiding it on purpose! After all, talking to you in that capacity always makes both of us unhappy."
His emerald eyes were filled with a hint of apology, and he awkwardly twisted the pigtails at his temples with his fingers.
This action, coupled with his androgynous appearance, really adds a touch of feminine flavor to him.
Such movements often occur on Youya. I don’t know if it’s because she often observes her, so Wendy learned this particularly "girlish" movement without any instruction.
At least after the other party makes this gesture, the conversation seems to go mostly smoothly?
Of course, this may also be because the girl named Youya has her own unique personal charm.
"I don't mind." Youya just shook her head and said, "I don't know what other people think, but my sister Eula and I should have never blamed Lord Barbatos for this hatred, ah... or Wendy?"
"Just call me Wendy. I'm just a bard. You don't need to respect me so much."
Wendy looked at her with a smile. To be more precise, it was as if she saw someone's reflection in her.
"Well, Wendy. Can I ask you a question?"
"Please tell me, please tell me. Whether it's the dark history of the Seven Lords of the Earthly Realm or the little gossips in the streets of Mondstadt, I have everything here."
"Please do less of those things that will cause trouble to others!"
"I didn't ask on purpose, I just heard it from the wind."
Wendy pretended to be innocent, and Youya sighed maturely like a little adult and said.
"Then I'll just ask directly, what is the reason for Wendy to come to see me?"
When asked about this, Wendy's eyes changed for a moment, but he concealed it very well and just said it calmly.
"Of course I came here just to see you."
"Be careful about entering the Knights of Favonius and waiting for the call, okay?"
"Oh my, this is not good. It's damp and cramped there. If you stay there for too long, even your bones will start to ache."
"Then please tell me the truth and don't treat me like a little girl. Even if you are, you should at least give me a candy, right?"
Facing Youya's eyes, Wendy persisted for two seconds before admitting defeat and giving up.
"Okay, I'll give you the candy next time. I actually came here for something else this time. Really just one thing. After all, visiting you is the biggest purpose of my trip."
As if afraid that the girl would not believe him, Wendy took out her harp and swore that if he cheated on her, she would make him sing for the rest of his life and not be able to earn enough money for drinking.
Seeing him swear such a vicious oath, Youya nodded.
Then Wendy also took advantage of the serious expression when she swore and said.
"Well, Xiao Youya. What I am about to say is related to your health, so please don't be too sad—"
Wendy had not originally intended to tell her this, as the truth would only bring her pain and destroy her hopes. Was it really necessary to do so? The only thing she knew was the look in her eyes.
He could never make up his mind to lie. Even if he acted unrestrained in front of others, he was still the god of Mondstadt and remembered the names of all the children in Mondstadt. If he chose to deprive her of the right to know the truth just out of compassion, it might be a kind of arrogance.
Wendy spoke carefully.
"When I helped you escape from the pursuit of the demon dragon Usa, my power briefly flowed into your body, so you can also feel it...
No matter how much elemental power flows into your legs, it will not settle. Instead, it is as if it is being swallowed by something.
Not only that, but the unknown disease you have is gradually becoming active. I don’t know if it’s because of this, but it may not remain inert like before, but will start to spread throughout your body.”
When he mentioned this, the boy's voice also took on a hint of sadness.
"So, considering your condition, I hope you won't use the Eye of God again."
"...Oh, I see." Youya's reaction was surprisingly not as big as she had imagined. Perhaps it was because this ability came too suddenly and gave her too many surprises. Now that it was lost, it didn't seem surprising.
From ancient times to the present, such examples seem to be common. If you worry too much about gains and losses, it will only add to your troubles.
"……Feel sorry."
That was all Wendy could say about the girl's good behavior.
He thought that the other party might find it difficult to accept and hoped to find a way to heal through himself, or some other more willful ideas.
But the girl in front of him did not do so. She seemed to know that there was nothing she could do about it, so she chose to accept it.
This is not an easy task...
"Don't apologize to me. This has nothing to do with Wendy."
"No... If I must say, it's probably because of my power that it triggered it. If I leave it alone, it won't get worse so quickly..."
Wendy seemed to be in a state of depression.
Youya didn't know how to comfort him, so she had to ask again.
"Well, how much time do I have left? If it's enough to make it through today, I hope to spend it with Sister Eula and the others."
"…It's not that serious yet. If I don't use the God's Eye, I can probably make it to the Wind Flower Festival next year."
"Is that so? It's until March next year, which is surprisingly a long time! And I can also participate in the Wind Flower Festival. I've been looking forward to it for a long time."
The girl smiled at him.
"It seems that I am actually quite lucky! Thank you for telling me this news. I have always been worried about this, worrying about what I would do if I could not wake up after falling asleep one day. After all, I am not called Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) and I cannot wait for the prince or princess to wake me up with true love's kiss."
She made a skillful self-deprecating joke and even added a sentence.
"But considering my age and appearance, if that day really comes, I think I'll be terrified when I wake up."
"…If that day ever comes, no, even if that day never comes. I hope to write you into my new song and sing it across the continent as soon as possible."
Wendy really hopes to see her grow up healthy and safe. She will definitely be the most special wind flower in Mondstadt.
He looked at the other person deeply, engraving it in his memory. He was a narrator, and all he could do was to pass on the girl's story so that people would not forget it.
Don't forget that there was once a girl named "Yuya Lawrence" who lived in this world so optimistically.
Chapter 107: Girls in Fairy Tales
It was very pleasant to chat with Wendy. Compared to the omnipotent and omniscient God she had imagined, he was more like a boy with a childlike innocence.
He is always curious about the unknown things in the world, and is quite interested in the "memes" in some classic stories that Youya tells, and will pester her to ask about the origins.
Similarly, he would answer Youya's questions and interpret them from a completely new perspective, which benefited her a lot.
This is where I got the inspiration for the fruity drinks I wanted to make later.
However, when she wanted to talk more deeply, there was a knock on the door, and Wendy ran to the window, covering her ranger hat, winked at her, and chuckled, "Someone came to visit you, let's talk next time."
He climbed out of the window, and then there was a series of crackling sounds, mixed with a cat's meow and Wendy's exclamation, which made people feel like watching "Tom and Jerry" and couldn't help laughing.
And as if hearing the voice, the person at the door pushed the door open and walked in. It was Barbara.
This is her home ground, she will not be late no matter what.
Just a blink of her beautiful sapphire eyes made Youya feel as if there was a lake in her heart, and she could clearly see her own reflection.
She raised her hand and greeted in a boyish voice, "Hi! Barbara, I'm sorry I can't pick you up on the broom this time. Of course, if you don't mind, my free hugs are always open to you."
After saying that, Youya opened her hands, looking proud and cute, as if she had never considered being rejected.
Barbara, who knew her character well, couldn't help but smile, and her brows, which had been frowned due to worry, smoothed out again.
She came to the girl's bed and asked her jokingly, "Oh? Free hugs, just for me or for everyone?"
"You're disgusting. If you say something like that to me so early in the morning, I'll start to have wild thoughts like a boy entering puberty."
The girl smiled, and her optimism and liveliness made Barbara so happy, but she also cared about the meaning of the unfinished words.
But the girl neither admitted nor denied it, which made people feel itchy.
In desperation, Barbara had to change the subject.
"By the way, when I came in just now, I seemed to hear some strange noises."
"Oh, a cat just jumped over the window and scared my bird away."
Youya smiled slightly.
"Hope they're all okay."
"Is that so..." Barbara did not doubt Youya. There were many cats and birds in Mondstadt, and such things happened every day. It would be better to ask the key question first, so she said, "Youya, how do you feel?"
"Well, I've recovered quite well, even my appetite has improved..."
She touched her soft belly through the thin fabric, with a hint of resentment in her tone.
"If Barbara had come a little later, she might have found me arguing with him about the daily mealtimes."
"Pfft. That scene must be very interesting. But since you have recovered well, I will go get you breakfast!"
In fact, when Youya was sent to the church hospital that night, Barbara's heart was in her throat. However, when she examined her carefully, she found that Youya's injuries were very light, especially since she was attacked by the evil dragon Usa. It could be said that it was just like she had fallen down while going out for an outing.
The injury on the leg and the coma caused by excessive fatigue should be healed today, without even needing a bandage. This made Barbara both happy and unhappy.
It would be best if I could help Youya, but this help would have to be based on the premise that my best friend was injured.
It was hard for Barbara to face her joy.
Youya could also see her enthusiasm, which made her feel warm in her heart.
Soon, he pretended to be natural and laughed: "By the way, can I have fried steak for breakfast?"
"Well... although strictly speaking, you should eat something more nourishing in the early stages of recovery, but since Yuya said so, I will think of a way."
Barbara tapped her cheek lightly with her fingertips and spoke as if to remind her.
"But don't eat too much!"
"Ouch, can I take that as a request to be fed?"
Youya blinked and said in a very intimate manner.
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