Granddisciple

After leaving the Post Office, Wang Ye looked at the somewhat gloomy sky and let out a soft sigh.

Ever since the Third Awakening of Eternal Night ended, he had forced himself not to think about Xiao Wu, burying those matters deep within his heart.

Until today, when the Post Office dug them up once more and laid them bloodily before him, forcing him to accept the truth.

"Heh."

"I was cowardly in the end."

Wang Ye laughed at himself, feeling somewhat wistful.

All this time, the bloodshed and coldness he displayed to the outside world had merely been meant to conceal the last trace of softness buried deep within him.

However—

He had to face reality eventually.

Wang Ye silently returned to his residence. He hesitated outside the door for a moment before finally pushing it open.

The room was already covered in dust.

The treadmill had been permanently sealed away with Xiao Er's departure.

The plates that had held dumplings during that final New Year's meal had yet to be washed and were still piled in the sink. Even the festive paper decorations remained pasted on the windows.

Sadly—

Silent and soundless.

There was no life left.

Wang Ye looked around. When his gaze landed on a certain corner, he suddenly smiled.

Xiao Si was still here.

On the eve of Eternal Night, Xiao Si had left.

After Eternal Night ended, Xiao Si had somehow returned to the room.

"Who exactly are you?"

Standing before Xiao Si, Wang Ye spoke in a low voice, almost as if talking to himself. "Where did you come from? What is your identity? What secrets do you have? Why are you so determined to stay by my side?"

"Eternal Night."

"Every time Eternal Night arrives, you leave right on time."

"If you