But in truth, if Ren Yu really vanished, both of them would be devastated and lose their minds.
"Soon. In a little while, I'll be able to go back. I wonder what expression Sie will have when I return to Earth?" someone murmured.
"Happy, sad, or perhaps both?"
The thought of Sie rushing into his arms while sobbing and wiping away her tears, clinging to him and refusing to let go, left Ren Yu somewhat dazed.
In truth, Sie loved to cry.
The strength she usually showed was merely an act she put on before Ren Yu to make herself seem more mature.
If someone accidentally touched that soft spot deep in her heart, Sie would lose all reason, unable to suppress her emotions as her sorrow burst forth completely.
And Ren Yu should have been by Sie's side when she was sad and hurting. The reason he had left Sie behind to pursue the Honkai Consciousness alone was because he had no other choice.
Thinking of this, Ren Yu felt somewhat guilty. "When I get back, I should spend more time with Sie..."
As he thought about Sie—
Ren Yu's body suddenly stiffened.
His heart skipped a beat, as though he had sensed something. Slowly, he turned his head.
His gaze moved with some difficulty from the endless river surface to his side.
Suddenly, Ren Yu's eyes widened.
"Y-you are?" Ren Yu's breathing grew hurried.
At that moment, a young girl with short black hair had appeared beside him at some unknown time. She was only tall enough to reach his chest.
She wore a shimmering white long dress. Those distinctive deep-blue eyes stared steadily at Ren Yu, the corners of her lips curved into a faint smile. She seemed as tranquil and elegant as a pool of spring