At some point, B80, who was peeling grapes on the table, had turned sideways and opened the Pocket Watch on its chest so Yu Xunge could see the time.
It was ten o'clock sharp. There was just over an hour left before she could leave this place.
Beaver Duke naturally noticed their movements. She said unhurriedly, "You entered in a special way. If you want to leave, you can use the same method you used to find me."
She did not ask her to stay. She had learned everything she wanted to know about Zai Jiu Xunge.
Even in the Burial Ground, she had heard that name. She often encountered this person in the stories of Zhuri and certain gods.
Besides, to Beaver Duke, there was no better way to understand someone than through a fairy tale.
Silence settled over them for a moment.
When Yu Xunge first met Beaver Duke, she had considered whether she might get some advice from her. But after going through that fairy tale and hearing Beaver Duke's explanation of it, she suddenly no longer wanted to ask.
Other people's stories were no guide.
No one had walked the path she was taking. Why should she turn back halfway to consult stories from a bygone era?
Beaver Duke suddenly asked, "Don't you want to ask my opinion about Star Sea?"
Yu Xunge shook her head. "You've already told me."
"What?"
"Kindness, justice, courage, optimism, sacrifice-none of those are fairy tales. A beautiful ending is the true essence of a fairy tale."
Youwo, Mountains Yudun, Beaver Duke...
These people buried here had, in fact, all obtained the endings they wanted.
Youwo wanted the person she recognized as Qihua to live. Mountains Yudun wanted to create meaning for her existence...
Star Sea was not their ideal. Their