But Barbara couldn't stop her mind from wandering.

After Youya sat back on the flying broom, Barbara helped her clean up simply with water elements. Although the dirt on her clothes could not be removed, at least she didn't feel as embarrassed as she had just now.

If I go back home like that, let alone trying to cover up my lie, I'm afraid that sister Eula will be furious at the first sight, thinking that someone has bullied her.

Maybe he'll call in Diluk, Kaeya, and the others, and that'll completely mess things up!

After all, although the wolf boy's actions were a bit rude, he at least came with good intentions, but he was just like that because he had no experience in getting along with people.

Besides...she also roughly knew what the legend of the Wolf Territory was about.

Maybe it was because of the sight of this young boy living with the wolves.

Youya held the spicy candy in her mouth and looked at the two people who were looking at her worriedly. The uncomfortable feeling she had before was gone.

This is rare good news. Just think of it as drinking black coffee that you don’t like, but watching "Pollyanna" at the same time!

At least the main theme is to "find happiness" -

Chapter 129 Falling Sick

On the way back from Benlang Territory, Youya also exchanged opinions with Barbara and Qin.

The so-called wolf spirit that looks like both a wolf and a human is most likely referring to Lei Ze.

As for why he appeared in front of people, judging from today's encounter, Lei Ze was probably also curious about outsiders.

Not to mention that the wolves living in the Wolf Territory have a strong sense of territory and will not go out without reason. Naturally, they will be hostile and wary of any creature that invades their territory.

Lei Ze, who is kind to humans, just observes them and even provides some help.

Moreover, judging from the scene of their final departure, although Lei Ze occupies a certain position in the wolf pack, he is not the one who dominates the pack. His relationship with them is more like that between family members.

So, can we also infer from this that the being that truly controls the wolf pack is essentially not hostile to humans, or at least to human cubs?

However, no matter what, we will probably have to wait until later to find out.

However, just before reaching Mondstadt, Youya vaguely heard a voice that seemed to be calling her.

If she listened carefully it sounded like a song, but the gradually darkening sky and the feeling that her body was about to lose strength urged her to hurry back home.

Driving while fatigued during a thunderstorm is very dangerous.

Youya could only endure the bad condition and flew towards the Knights with the broom head pressed down.

However, the originally calm Fruit Wine Lake began to become turbulent after his departure, and finally formed an angel's crown in the shape of water. The clear single eye, which was as bright as a lamp, was tinged with sadness.

As if resonating with her emotions, the rain in the sky gradually became thinner, and she continued to sing the elegy for the girl.

The life of mortals is tenacious but short. Compared with the pure descendants of elements, it is almost like a wave that disappears in the blink of an eye.

I want to catch the waves, but I can only watch them merge into the palm of pure water.

But it doesn’t matter…

Wait quietly, wait for the girl to return to the sky, turn into rain, and merge into her arms again.

This time, we will never be separated again.

……

Land at the Knights' Wind Wings docking station.

Qin Ye, whose feet landed steadily on the ground, breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Youya hesitantly and spoke.

"Thank you, this time thanks to Youya, we were able to investigate the truth of the incident."

"No, no, I should be thanking Sister Qin for helping to protect me! Barbara thinks the same, right?"

Youya waved her hands somewhat unconsciously. It wasn't that she was so humble, but this time she looked like just a flying tool.

The ones who are actually responsible for picking the fruits and carrying out protection tasks are Barbara and Sister Qin.

Besides, instead of being thankful for the reward or anything, she just wanted to go home and have a good sleep.

"Ah, yeah! This time it's all thanks to...my sister."

Because Barbara lowered her head, she did not notice Yuya's abnormality, but Qin's attention was attracted by the word "sister" that she said as lightly as the wind.

This surprised Qin. She didn't think she had done anything to deserve her sister to change her mind, but now there was a turn for the better...

However, what seemed like a common duty to her as a knight was quite different in Barbara's eyes.

The disagreement between Barbara and Jean lies in their parents' divorce, or more deeply, in family upbringing and responsibility.

Jean's excellence is inseparable from her mother's teaching and her own efforts. But in the end, the brilliance she exuded completely overwhelmed Barbara, who had no talent for fighting or literature.

This also meant that Frederica's attention would ultimately be focused more on her eldest daughter rather than her younger daughter, who had a weak sense of presence.

Some things that Qin can do easily are mountains that are difficult to climb for Barbara.

But as a mother, Frederica did not notice the differences between her children, but stubbornly continued with the training method passed down in her family.

This made it increasingly difficult for Barbara to keep up with the progress, and she even developed a psychological barrier of inferiority and the belief that she would never be as good as her sister.

Simon was the first to discover this, and the first conflict between the couple was sparked here. He pointed out Frederica's mistakes in education, but was regarded as a disapproval of his family's training methods since ancient times.

In other words, it is also a question of the entire Gunhild family's educational policy.

This was something Frederica couldn't accept no matter what. If Jean could do it, why couldn't Barbara do it?

This incident has been like a fishbone stuck in the throats of the couple, causing their previous compassion and care for each other to gradually turn into alienation and cold war.

Simon could not compromise on this matter, and Frederica regarded this as a family inheritance and could not accept the change.

The evolution of their relationship also led to inevitable disagreements between the two sisters, who tended to favor the one they spent more time with.

The conflict was triggered at a family banquet, where a knight reserve competition for family descendants was held. Jean, as the elder sister, achieved the best result, while Barbara was the last one.

Looking at her sister and mother who were surrounded by the crowd, Barbara, who was sitting in the loser's seat, was crying silently in her heart.

This made her even more unwilling to participate in training in the days that followed. She became depressed and even her appetite gradually declined. If this continued, she would surely die.

This was unacceptable to Simon, and he eventually chose to divorce his wife.

With mutual restraint, they completed the procedures as quickly as possible, and went from being the envied couple of gods to what they are today.

In fact, during the cooling-off period after their divorce, the couple did regret it, but the damage to the children's fragile hearts was far greater than that to the mature adults who were able to convince themselves that "this is for the good of the children."

Therefore, Barbara often felt guilty towards Jean and even her family, and she did not dare to face her sister and mother.

The same is true for Qin - she should have been able to do better and protect her sister as well, but the initial result of this excellence was to break up her family. If it weren't for Frederica's guidance, she might have gradually gotten stuck in a dead end.

No, actually she had already stepped into it, but she just hadn't realized it yet.

It is not easy for each other to make such changes nowadays.

But, that’s all.

However, this little change alone was enough to make Qin excited.

At least her efforts have brought about hopeful changes. Perhaps as long as she keeps going, they will be able to reconcile with Youya's help, right?

She couldn't help but think so, and asked very naturally whether Youya wanted to come to her house to change into clean clothes.

However, this made Barbara the first to refute.

"Sister's clothes may be too big, so why don't you come to my house? Youya and I are about the same size, so they will definitely fit you well."

"Hmm..." This was indeed her inconsiderateness, but since it concerned the dignity of the eldest sister, Qin maintained a calm tone and said, "It doesn't matter. The clothes we have worn are well preserved, and mother has been cleaning them regularly."

"…Even my clothes?"

Although she knew that her mother loved her after all, Barbara found it hard to imagine that her mother, who was always serious in her memories, had such a side.

After all, it was dad who did all the housework in the past...

However, the focus of the issue now is not this.

She and Qin looked at Youya together, each holding one hand, and said in unison: "Youya, where are you going?"

The tacit understanding between the sisters was demonstrated once again, but Youya's face turned red, not because of shyness, but because of the dull pain coming from somewhere in her body. Her legs, which should not have any feeling, trembled constantly as if they were soaked in icy water.

She tried to force a smile, but her face turned pale, which drew the attention of the two people who were arguing with each other at the same time. Amid Barbara's exclamation, she felt her head spinning and then fell off the flying broom.

In the end, all that could be heard was the two people's anxious calls, and then they lost consciousness.

Chapter 130: The Girl and the Glass Bird

I am still in that state between being half asleep and half awake. I can feel that I am immersed in a dream, but I can't wake up.

There was nothing here but her.

She is so lonely. At least someone can come and chat with her.

Perhaps it was because of listening to the girl's wish that the long-lost story that had never been dreamed of reappeared in my mind.

What about the follow-up to the story of the glass bird?

“…Waiting will eventually lead to an end. Some glass birds will sometimes fail to fly and fall in vain, eventually turning into pieces in the mud.

They are too young and their wings have never flapped for flying, just like baby birds.

However, there are also some lucky ones who will meet their "destined one".

The strange human girl caught the falling bird, marveling at its beauty but also saddened by its fragility.

She said: You and I are the same, we are both trapped behind this wind wall, children forgotten by freedom.

The Glass Bird was willing to believe in her kindness and live with her. Those were peaceful and happy days.

If this continues, surely time will be able to heal each other's broken bodies and hearts?

However, the bird that always looks up into the distant sky inadvertently is destined to not be imprisoned in this cage.

The girl knew clearly, so she begged the glass bird—

Please, stay with me. Forever, forever..."

The story seems to be coming to an end.

However, just like last time, Youya woke up again. When she opened her eyes, she saw Eula lying on the edge of the bed with tears still on her face.

The corners of the girl's eyes were a little red and swollen. Perhaps without realizing it, she was crying because of herself in the hospital bed.

Perhaps it was because of the influence of the dream, or perhaps his overly delicate and sensitive heart was touched by the girl in front of him.

Youya inevitably thought of it again.

People always say that time heals all wounds.

But what if even time is sick?

I don't want to be forgotten so quickly, nor do I want Sister Eula to be sad because of me all the time.

It is precisely because of such contradictory thoughts that we have to consider how to resolve this ending that is destined to leave us with lifelong regrets.

Inexplicably, Youya had a premonition that perhaps at the end of the story of the glass bird, she would usher in the end of her own story.

Before then, is there anything else to do?

She looked at the book titled "The White Princess and the Six Dwarfs" placed on the table.

Maybe I could write something down while my hands were still able to move freely...

But what stories does she have that are worth mentioning and sharing?

So, just leave a few letters.

If it really comes to that, it shouldn't be a problem to be a little willful, right?

Just as the girl was thinking this, her sister Eula next to her seemed to sense something and woke up from her light sleep. When she confirmed that her sister was awake, she hugged her directly.

It was a period of time so quiet that one could not hear any sound other than the heartbeat.

The blame that Youya expected did not come. Sister Youla just hugged her tightly as if to constantly confirm her existence.

Then, there was a voice so haggard that it was heartbreaking.

"——Are you hungry? You haven't had dinner yet, you must be starving, right?"

Although she had no appetite, Youya felt a sour nose and she responded softly.

"Well, wait for me. I'll go make you something to eat. Everyone is worried about you, and it's time to tell them that you're awake."

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