The other Zombie Kings also whispered among themselves at the sight.
"I never expected Iron Bull to succeed."
"Is this love that transcends species?"
"Looks like as long as they're in love, species and stuff like that aren't a problem."
"But... can they kiss? Or do anything else?"
"No idea. Maybe there'll be a solution someday."
"..."
At that moment, two figures stood atop a nearby mountain. They were Lin Dong and Cheng Luoyi.
Naturally, they had come to watch Iron Bull's confession as well.
"He succeeded."
Lin Dong said.
"Mm."
Cheng Luoyi answered softly. The frigid wind at the mountaintop blew through her beautiful hair, sending it fluttering. Her bright eyes watched Miao Xue and Iron Bull tightly embracing below.
For some reason, Miao Xue's earlier words had sounded strangely familiar to her.
"Lin Dong."
Cheng Luoyi called out.
"Mm?"
Lin Dong turned his head and found her looking at him too. For a moment, their gazes intertwined.
They stood upon the summit of the snow mountain, with a full moon behind them that seemed almost within reach. Pure moonlight spilled down, shrouding the two figures.
Other than the howling wind, everything around them was silent.
Only after a while did Cheng Luoyi speak.
"It's nothing. I'm leaving."
"Oh..."
Lin Dong nodded.
The girl's figure bathed in moonlight gradually walked away, soon vanishing into the nightfall...
Lin Dong withdrew his gaze and began considering his next plan.
Now that Iron Bull's confession had succeeded and there was nothing else to do at the Northern Border, he planned to lead the Zombie Tide into India tomorrow and embark on a new journey of slaughter.
After Iron Bull and Miao Xue had broken through that final barrier between them, they completely opened their hearts to each other. They talked about