0030 smelled wonderful, carrying an intoxicating feminine fragrance. Her body was soft, her skin smooth and delicate. Under normal circumstances, just one hug would have been enough to stir one's heart.
But seeing how heartbroken she looked, Chi Xiu truly had no mind for anything else.
"Just now... I was actually doing it to shut up those Skywater Academy students. But if you like it, I can perform it here just for you. You can watch for as long as you want."
"It's alright. I only know that I just saw something very beautiful, and that made me happy. Very happy."
Chi Xiu froze for a moment.
0030 probably had no friends in her daily life.
Or perhaps she lacked love to such an extent that she cared so deeply about these trivial things.
Thinking that, Chi Xiu let go of her.
"Look."
He smiled and spread the fingers of his right hand. A little figure made of flames crouched in his palm, then slowly stood up and stretched its waist and arms.
0030's eyes lit up. "Is that... me?"
"Haha, I can't believe you recognized it. It's so abstract..."
"No, it looks very lifelike!"
0030 happily leaned her head closer and stared intently at the little figure. Her eyes shone with a radiance they had never held before, as dazzling as the sparks before her.
Chi Xiu smiled gently and moved his fingers slightly. The little figure in his palm spread a pair of enormous butterfly wings, also formed from flames, incomparably gorgeous.
0030 was stunned. "Why butterfly wings?"
Chi Xiu lowered his head to explain, bringing their heads close together.
"Because to you, these butterfly wings can be invisible. Think of it this way—they are born from your heart, appearing only to bring you freedom."
0030 was taken