Elysia: Sakura, You Foxy Vixen!! (Continued)

Sakura lowered her head and said that she was someone who was attracted to one side only, or simply put, someone who was in unrequited love.

Moreover, Bai Ge already has partners like Elysia and Mobius, so his own feelings are just an unnecessary burden and trouble to him.

Sakura is a very polite and serious girl. Although she is a pink-haired Fox Spirit, she is more honest and self-conscious than a certain Pink Fairy and a certain green Snakey.

She wouldn't impose her feelings on Bai Ge.

They would never even tell the White Youth.

(Bai Ge is a great hero who is meant to save everyone and the world. He cannot be influenced by unnecessary emotions. Someone like me is not worthy of being remembered by him.)

"Sis, what if Brother Bai likes you too?"

"Ring, what did you say?"

These words made Sakura stop in her tracks instantly. She stared at Rin with wide eyes, utterly shocked. Just a moment ago, the girl's heart felt as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

Does Bai Ge like me?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible! At most, he likes his fox ears, how could he possibly like him as a person!

Sakura tried to deny it in her heart, but her out-of-control heartbeat proved that she was excited at the moment.

One in ten thousand, no, one in a hundred million chance—if Bai Ge really had those kinds of feelings for her, Ying felt like her brain was going to burn out just thinking about it.

"Rin, why do you say that?"

"Is that even a question? Of course it's because Brother Bai is just too good to you, Sister! He came to save me, went to avenge you by killing the bad guys, and now he's even arranging a new home for us... I, Detective Ling, seriously suspect that Brother Bai has feelings for you! At least you, Sister, definitely have a special place in your heart for Brother Bai!"

Ling said with a confident look, but in reality she wasn't very sure either. But she absolutely couldn't hesitate at this moment, otherwise her good sister would definitely give up!

And she really wasn't making things up.

Ring; (Sister, I wasn't lying!)

It's normal that Sakura, as the person involved, couldn't think objectively, or rather, she was already too moved to think at that time. But Rin, from an outsider's perspective, saw it very clearly... Bai Ge was obviously too nice to Sakura.

To be honest, Rin was extremely shocked!

(Oh my god, Brother Bai is so good to my sister, could he really have a crush on her? Didn't he say they've only known each other for two days and the photo thing was a misunderstanding?)

(Where did this sudden increase in favorability come from? Wait, the book says there are 20,000 people in the world who will fall in love with you at first sight. Could it be that Brother Bai fell in love with my sister at first sight?)

(This seems to be the only explanation that makes sense. Good heavens, how did you manage to match this with her?! Our ancestors' graves must be emitting auspicious smoke!)

Although Ling thinks that Sakura is the best older sister in the world, with a great figure, excellent cooking skills, and a beautiful and elegant demeanor, anyone who can be chosen by her is simply blessed for eight lifetimes.

But that depends on who the other side is. If the other side is Bai Ge, then Ling feels that the situation has been reversed. My dear sister, you are truly blessed!

"..."

Sakura fell silent. She had never considered the possibility that she was being treated specially, but now that she thought about it carefully, Bai Ge might indeed have been too "favoring" towards her.

Could it be that he really likes me?

"!!!" o(*/////////*)q

Sakura's face immediately turned bright red, so red that she couldn't use the sunset as an excuse to hide it.

"Sister, hurry up and go. After all, Brother Bai has helped us so much. If we just leave without giving anything back, even I would feel too indebted."

"Ring, perhaps you are right."

Sakura's hand instinctively reached for her waist, but the knife she always carried was gone.

She recalled Bai Ge's blessing to her, hoping that she could live a good and happy life.

"I have to go back, back to him."

Sakura decides to fulfill her promise, but there are other ways to be happy than just being an ordinary person. Perhaps she can achieve happiness by staying by Bai Ge's side.

"Great! Sis, you've finally figured it out!"

"Okay, let's go."

Having made her decision, Sakura no longer hesitated. She slung Bell over her back, then picked up their luggage in each hand and began to return the way she came.

"Hold on tight, bell."

"Eh? Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah-!"

With speed worthy of the motto "Herrscher of the Void," Sakura unleashed her true speed as Fusion Warrior, running at full speed faster than a train.

Ling felt dazzled by the surrounding scenery. When she came to her senses, she and Sakura had returned to the Moth Chasing Fire base. The girl's face was pale and she covered her mouth with her hands.

(Holy crap, sis, you've become a superhero! We walked for two hours, and you came back in less than three minutes! You were so determined before, so you just couldn't come up with an excuse to come back! Ugh... I'm so disgusted...)

What left Ling speechless was that when they returned to the base, Sakura completely ignored her, threw herself and her luggage aside, and went to find Bai Ge without looking back.

Ling: "I'll definitely be the kind of woman who chooses her husband over her sister in the future. Hey~ Go for it, sis! Keep trying, you can do it! Hehe, I'll try my best to be your wingman and support!"

...at the same time...

"Sakura, why are you back?"

Bai Ge opened the door after hearing the knock.

He then discovered that Sakura was standing in front of his door, drenched in sweat and panting heavily. The girl's cheeks were flushed and her eyes were bright, as if she had fallen in love with him.

"...I want to stay by your side. Please let me stay here, Bai Ge ...Captain." Sakura said after calming her racing heart as she rushed over.

"Why, Sakura? You don't need to fight anymore. Wouldn't it be better to just live a normal life with Rin from now on?"

Bai Ge couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. Of course, he hoped that Ying could stay, but even more than that, he hoped that she could find happiness. He believed that being an ordinary person was more fulfilling than being Flame-Chasers.

He can handle the Honkai and such. Bai Ge can also arrange a hibernation pod for her to go to the Current Civilization in the future. At that time, it won't be a problem how long she lives with the lifespan of Fusion Warrior.

With Sakura's looks, we can take her to see Otto and give that bastard a big surprise, letting him relive the wonderful memory of the Saintess being kidnapped by the pink-haired Fox Spirit!

Anyway, no matter what.

Sakura no longer needs to fight.

After Rin was killed, she became the Herrscher of Corruption. Sakura's tragic end, where she sacrificed herself to stop her, is something that Bai Ge will never allow to happen.

However, Sakura has now returned on her own.

This made Bai Ge wonder, is fate really so persistent? Is it destined that Sakura must become a Flame Chasers bearing the inscription of "Moment"?

"Living an ordinary life is what I dream of, but I haven't atoned for the sins I've committed so far, and I don't deserve to live a peaceful life right now, so..."

"I've come to forgive your sins, Sakura!"

Bai Ge spoke without hesitation, and at that moment everyone could feel his special treatment of Ying.

Sakura herself was no exception.

Immediately, the corners of her lips curved into a beautiful smile, and the blush on her cheeks deepened; she was somewhat flattered.

"Please don't do that. I will atone for my sins in my own way. Just let me stay by your side and let me fight for you."

Perhaps she is ultimately just a Fox Spirit.

Sakura lied just now.

Atonement was just an excuse, a pretext she used to stay by Bai Ge's side in order to cover up the confession she hadn't yet had the courage to say.

Yingcai didn't choose the path of Flame-Chasers because of some predetermined fate; she chose to become Flame-Chasers's future in order to stay by Bai Ge's side.

"Please don't stop me, this is my will."

"... Okay~ Alright."

Bai Ge sighed deeply. The will residing in Sakura's eyes was too bright and too fiery. Even the Herrscher of Reason would probably find it difficult to distort it. Also... he seemed to see pink hearts. It must be his imagination.

"Since you insist on this, then I won't say anything more. From now on, Sakura, you will join my team and obey my orders."

"Yes, sir! Sakura has accepted the order!"

The girl's face lit up with joy, while Bai Ge shook his head with a wry smile. Then, as if he had thought of something, he used the table as a cover to take out a rectangular box from the Imaginary Space.

"Consider this your joining gift."

Open the lock on the box.

A deep blue ice skate came into view.

The blade is entirely blue, except for the white hilt. Even without Honkai Energy, it emits a faint chill, as if it could freeze time and space.

"Prototype Soul Steel Weapon, Spirit Control Blade 967 Frozen Naraka, this is the most suitable weapon for you, Sakura."

"Frozen Naraka... Thank you. I will use it from now on, for you... for humanity."

Holding the sword hilt with both hands and raising it vertically in front of her chest, Sakura closed her eyes and spoke as if making a vow.

Bai Ge patted her shoulder with satisfaction, thinking to himself that it was indeed Sakura's exclusive weapon in the original story. Putting aside everything else, at least in terms of appearance, it couldn't be more perfect for her.

"Oh, right, Sakura has another favor to ask."

"Hmm? What is it?"

"Please, restore the ears on my head."

As Sakura spoke, she lowered her head slightly, a gesture that seemed to invite Bai Ge to place her hand on hers.

"Why?"

Bai Ge was quite surprised, because in the original setting, Sakura was very self-conscious about her ears because of other people's opinions, but now she was asking to have them restored.