Chapter 326
Tang Liuli suddenly realized that she wasn't like the other her; she had neither the [Blood of Sighs] that allowed her to start over, nor the [Wall of Sighs] that could withstand any attack.
Therefore, if we do not hold onto the resilience and courage honed in the cycle of death, we will only repeat the tragedy of dragging others down, crying and shedding tears, yet still being powerless and witnessing the shattering of all that we cherish.
I need to face him.
"Whether it's the truth or a lie, I must have the courage to stand before Ai Huasi."
Tang Liuli's thoughts settled, her emerald eyes serene, as if gazing at distant migratory birds, looking out at the majestic mountains bathed in sunlight. Clutching her phone tightly, she spoke softly:
"Xiao Qing, don't worry, I've already figured out what to do."
A smile graced Chu Yuanqing's exquisite face as she softly said:
"Okay, that's good. Remember to ask if you need help."
Charlotte didn't take the opportunity to pet the Liuli Cat Cat. For once, she didn't treat it like a child. Instead, she smiled with trust, revealing a comrade-in-arms.
There were no lies in the text messages Ai Huasi sent. The premarital medical report, the demise of the family castle, the family of three's inexplicable high fever, his mother's past personality, and his current situation were all true.
Furthermore, the Countermeasures Bureau even found relevant records confirming that the destruction of the other family was directly related to the Calamity Beasts.
Otherwise, the text message wouldn't have been sent to Liuli's phone.
But Charlotte, Dream Weaver Rabbit, Chu Yuanqing, and even Tang Liuli herself knew that the truth revealed at this juncture was somewhat strange and it was hard to say that there was no conspiracy involved.
Of course, it could also be a simple coincidence.
Charlotte couldn't judge either; she would try to respect Liuli's choice as much as possible, provided it was safe to do so.
Time passed, and the car drove along roads full of natural charm, arriving at the small town.
Miss Saintess looked up with joy at her hometown, gazing at the crystal-clear Lake Wolfgang, which resembled a jewel, and smiled sweetly.
The town is surrounded by a calm, azure lake, with verdant mountains overlapping in the distance, and the Alps standing out majestically.
The vehicle drove in, passing through a narrow street.
The place is clean and spacious, with colorful houses everywhere you look. Each house and each window is unique and exquisite, with an artistic atmosphere that complements nature. The courtyard walls, balconies, and windowsills are covered with carefully tended flowers and plants.
What truly amazed the Little Idol was another hidden gem of Saint Wolfgang's scenery.
If you use your Supernatural Senses to open up another layer of vision, you can see the whole town as if it were in a dream, with rainbow-colored bubbles, tiny Light Dust, illusory musical notes, and swirling fireflies. Almost every corner is filled with wonderful scenes.
Most interestingly, these phenomena, which completely cover mountains and lakes, can randomly play the humming of the Doomsday Diva once touched with magic.
The group got off the bus and strolled to the back of the White Horse Hotel, where they saw a giant record player with Charlotte the cartoon character printed on its dome, which looked absurdly cute.
In fact, these things are like Easter eggs; as long as you open your Supernatural Senses, you can find countless similar products, just as every musical note contains Charlotte's unique singing voice.
This town, blessed by constant light, seems to have become Charlotte's own music box, possessing a unique charm that transcends appearances in the eyes of the [Witch].
Ji Shuzhu stared blankly at the Charlotte figure perched on the Young Lady's head, appearing as a chibi-style Diva. Like a child in a fairy tale seeing a chocolate fountain and a candy house, she was utterly stunned.
If Charlotte and Chu Yuanqing, when not actively unleashing their charm, are like two moving, shimmering fountains, then this town is practically filled with the scent of cotton candy, a dazzling version of the Golden City.
Liang Xiaoxiao, Lin Bao'er, and Ruan Wutong could not see it.
After belatedly activating her Supernatural Senses, Chen Yining also fell into the same emotions as Qingmei, murmuring:
"Is this some kind of magic? That's incredible!"
Not to mention this team, even Tang Liuli, Xie Qingxuan, Kiriwake Yayoi, Chu Wangshu had never seen such a scene before. They all activated their Supernatural Senses and entered the amusement park's exploration mode, becoming extremely excited.
Charlotte tied her hair into a chic ponytail, put on a baseball cap, turned around with a joyful smile, touched her lips with her fingertip to signal the other to be quiet, then grabbed the Pure White Witch's hand and left her daughter and teammates behind.
The Saintess, bathed in the comfortably warm breeze, sang a cheerful song. Holding her beloved's hand, ignoring the fluttering of her skirt, she swept past familiar buildings and around the bends where she used to play hide-and-seek as a child, until she arrived at a church.
This is Sister Ellie's residence.
Volume 1: Chapter 305. Sister Ellie, the Orphanage, A Shining Blessing. (5K)
This is not the largest or most famous church in town.
On the contrary, it is not magnificent. The bright pink brick walls are interspersed with light and dark colors due to different aging and humidity levels. The Gothic eaves and domed crosses are covered with lush green vegetation.
Sunlight streamed down the cross, illuminating the exquisite peach-shaped windows, falling on the exposed Roman columns on either side of the main entrance, and casting shadows on the steps.
Behind the chapel is a bright yellow semi-circular chapel, next to which is a light green building, seemingly a place for children to live and play. The colors are vibrant and quite interesting.
Charlotte looked longingly at the little church, which held so many childhood memories, even though it was in a remote and somewhat old place. She preferred living in the castle to this small chapel.
"Let's go see Sister Ellie."
As the Saintess Maiden spoke, she pulled Chu Yuanqing inside.
The Pure White Witch quickly interrupted, saying hesitantly:
"Wait, going in like this is too casual. I didn't bring anything with me."
"And... I suddenly realized something!"
Chu Yuanqing's cute little face was serious. Under Charlotte's curious gaze, she leaned closer, her lips close to Charlotte's ear, and whispered:
"Well, although we are genuinely heterosexual, Sister Ellie certainly wouldn't think so, would she?"
Charlotte blinked in bewilderment. She pinched Qing Bao's face, which was undeniably alluring, then looked down at the delicate skin beneath the fabric, the exquisite collarbone, and the full, ripe breasts rising and falling with each breath. She said earnestly:
"Xiao Qing, even if Sister Ellie can't see, you can't fool yourself. Your chest is a whole size bigger than mine now. Do you still think you're the middle-aged office worker you were a few months ago?"
Doomsday Diva spoke, she couldn't help but embrace the other person, inhaling the fragrance of the Soul Flower. A satisfied smile spread across her perfect face as she sighed:
"Although this kind of thinking is also quite cute, I really like it."
Chu Yuanqing, embarrassed and annoyed, slapped away the other person's small hand and solemnly said:
"That's not the point. Anyway... we definitely don't look like heterosexuals."
In her mind, most religious sects in the world only support heterosexuality and regard anything else as heresy.
If Sister Ellie shares this philosophy, then she would definitely have to warn Charlotte not to act recklessly, otherwise it would be troublesome if she were disliked.
Charlotte knew Chu Yuanqing's concerns, and she patiently explained:
"It seems Xiao Qing has completely forgotten about Sister Ellie. Although she is a nun, she is definitely the 'improper' kind among nuns."
"Besides, just think about it. To be able to establish an orphanage and church in the City of Doomsday, and act as nuns to care for and protect children, must be something extraordinary."
Chu Yuanqing only reacted belatedly after hearing this.
Although the City of Doomsday is a pure land blessed by many and forged with lofty spirit and meaning, its inhabitants are a mixed bag, and conflicts often arise over the distribution of resources and the obligation to explore disaster areas.
Simply put, Pure Land is not the same as Paradise. Here, it only means that you don't have to worry about being killed by Calamity Beasts or corrupted by calamity energy for the time being, and you can enjoy a certain order and basic distribution of resources.
Despite the heinous acts of arson, murder, and looting, and the various forms of human depravity, it still exudes an apocalyptic atmosphere.
Orphanages and churches were not officially established institutions at the beginning. The people who could establish these institutions had to be blessed, and they had to be of high status and special status.
Charlotte explained with certainty:
"Sister Ellie wasn't a nun back then. She was already very powerful before the Disaster God descended. Even though she was blind, she was active on the battlefield against the Disaster Tide for a long time before retiring due to injury."
"Sister Ellie was an excellent, upright, and optimistic person. After retiring, she didn't want to abandon her blessing work. There happened to be an old church site nearby, so she simply rebuilt it and started taking in orphans."
The Doomsday Diva smiled as she finished speaking:
"Xiao Qing also knows the image of those Disaster God, right? That's why Sister Ellie doesn't believe in any sect; she believes in the god in her heart. In today's world, that would seem very heretical."
Chu Yuanqing seemed to be deep in thought:
"So, according to that logic, she shouldn't have become a nun this time, let alone have a reason to establish an orphanage."
Charlotte said Proud and happily:
"I know the reason. Sister Ellie said that after she found me, she suddenly realized that there are many lovely children like me in the world who are unwanted."
"Then, she suddenly felt she couldn't just sit idly by, so after a lot of travel and twists and turns, she arrived in this small town and, by sheer coincidence, discovered an abandoned little church."
"With the help of the townspeople, Sister Ellie simply opened a small orphanage here and also became a nun."
Chu Yuanqing felt that Charlotte was most likely arranged by the Planet Consciousness to be picked up by Sister Ellie, otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen?
But what happened next was most likely Sister Ellie's own doing.
"In any case, Sister Ellie will definitely like Xiao Qing. Let's stop talking here and go inside together."
Charlotte continued to hold Qing Bao's hand as she spoke, and pushed open the door of the chapel. What came into view were huge Corinthian columns, stained-glass windows, a simple yet solemn altar, a pointed arch statue of the Virgin Mary, and an abandoned baptismal font placed on the edge.
Chu Yuanqing followed her in, observed for a moment, and said:
"I didn't see anyone, but it's very clean."
Charlotte skillfully led her around for a while, then continued walking forward, passing through the area where regular guests stayed, and onto the outer courtyard, which was filled with whimsical play equipment and looked like a small park.
When the two approached, several children were playing with statues.
Under the banyan tree, a blonde little girl with her hair in a bun spotted Charlotte with bright, sparkling eyes. Her face lit up with surprise, and she immediately abandoned her other friends, running over to hug Charlotte and saying sweetly:
"Sister Charlotte, you're back!"
Charlotte patted the child's head and said with a smile:
"After all, it's almost her birthday, so she definitely needs to go home to celebrate. Has Nia been listening to Sister Ellie lately?"
The little girl raised her head and said earnestly:
"Of course! I even helped Aili's mom wash vegetables yesterday, and I did my homework properly too. Charlotte, can you read me a cartoon book tonight?"
However, before Charlotte could answer, the other children swarmed around Charlotte, like baby birds seeing their mother, asking for hugs, affection, praise, and to play together...
"That's too cunning. I helped Aili's mom wash vegetables yesterday too."
"Sister Charlotte, I want to listen to cartoon books too!"
"Want to hear your sister sing? Shall we go to the music room?"
"Sister Charlotte, who is that pretty older sister next to you?"
Charlotte handled the situation skillfully. She called each child by name, showing both warmth and concern. She then proudly presented the prepared gifts, smiling as she placed them in each child's arms, and offered them words of advice:
"You must cherish your doll, and not bully it like you used to when you were angry."
"Remote control cars are only allowed in the room and park. Sister Ellie will be angry if you play with them in the kitchen or church!"
"Emma, this is the book you wanted last time, but some words might be a little difficult to understand. Remember to look them up in the dictionary if you don't know them, or you can ask me."
"Nia, do you like the little dress I promised you? Don't forget to take a picture with your sister after you wear it!"
After Charlotte and the other children had all received their gifts, Charlotte secretly pulled out a large bag of exquisitely wrapped mysterious gifts from behind her back, and, with a serious expression, said:
"Ta-da! Look what this is! Mozart Chocolate Balls that all children love, and fruit hard candies that are magically magical and won't cause cavities no matter how many you eat!"
Immediately, the children cheered in unison.
Charlotte beamed with joy. She took the little hand of the Pure White Witch and said:
"This is a gift from the older sister next to you. She's a very important person to me, so you'd better get along well with her!"
The words had faded.
Chu Yuanqing immediately felt the children's enthusiasm. She was surrounded by human cubs, facing one pair of clear, innocent eyes that were still unaware of the world's affairs. She was quickly submerged in a sea of "ten thousand whys".
"Big sister, are you Charlotte's good friend?"
"Pretty lady, why is your hair white? Are you sick?"
Golden eyes! So beautiful!
"What's your name, sister? Will you come to visit often?"
The Pure White Witch's loving and gentle charm was the most terrifying trap in the orphanage, not to mention Charlotte's help. This caused the children who had just received the gifts to give back their precious gifts in return.
Candy, hair clips, wildflowers, cartoon stickers, toy cars...
Charlotte admired the heartwarming scene of everyone getting along harmoniously until Qing Bao's arms were stuffed with all sorts of gifts and she looked at her pleadingly. Only then did she clapp her hands to attract the children's attention and ask:
"Alright, alright, I'm going to take this older sister to give gifts to the other children, and then we'll go see Sister Ellie together."
"Don't rush to say anything, everyone. I've brought a lot of good friends over today, and we'll have a lot of fun together tonight!"
"So, do you know where the others are?"
The children eagerly raised their hands and spoke up:
"I know, I know. Jon is reading in his room, Claire is doing her homework, her younger siblings are sleeping, and someone is playing soccer on the lawn outside the church."
Nia blinked and said earnestly:
"Aili's mom said Charlotte would be back today, so after cleaning Charlotte's room, she went out to buy your favorite groceries to cook dinner."