Lara watched Luo Ge walk out of the tavern, and remembered what he had said to Paul in the tavern earlier. She covered her forehead in exasperation.
She couldn't help but mutter, "Ugh, what a stupid dad."
She leaned casually against the wooden planks of the tavern's exterior wall, the night breeze gently swaying her blue hair.
Lara rested her chin on her knees, hugged her legs, and sat on the steps near the tavern, secretly making plans in her mind.
I made the right decision to come this time.
If she hadn't come, and things had continued according to the original script, when would Lara have ever been born?
After all, according to the original trajectory of fate, those two were supposed to eventually get together... but who knows how long that would take.
Each one of them was incredibly patient, and none of them were willing to take the initiative to speak.
Delay may lead to unforeseen changes...
Fate may have guided her to this point in time to prevent the original tragedy from happening again, and to bring her, the savior, into the world sooner.
Just as she was thinking about how to continue guiding and correcting fate.
Suddenly, Luo Ge slowly walked up to her.
"It's so late, Lara, are you still here?"
Luo Ge looked down at her. Although the Migludians were short in stature, they generally stopped growing around the age of fourteen.
However, after interacting with Lara, she was certain that the other person was not very old, at least not older than Roxy.
After all, just thinking about those pranks doesn't seem like something an adult would do.
"By the way... you don't look very old, do you?"
"What about your parents? Don't they care about you?"
My parents are no longer in this world.
Looking at Lara, who was tilting her head back to answer him, Luo Ge couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy in his eyes.
Oh, I see.
My parents are both dead.
So that's why you're wandering around alone?
Hmm, this child... is so pitiful.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something comforting, but then felt that nothing he said would be appropriate, so he simply looked away and didn't ask another question.
But after thinking about it, Luo Ge still spoke up.
"Oh, right."
"I've played along with this whole charade, and you've made enough of a scene. It's time to stop."
"One last time, just a little longer!"
Lara called out to him, jumped up from the steps, and dusted off her skirt.
Luo Ge turned around and looked at Lara's face, which was almost identical to Roxy's. Her eyes were bright and pleading as she looked at him.
He couldn't help but soften his heart again.
"Okay."
"I just can't do anything with you, little one. I... I'll agree to your request one more time."
"Speak! What do you want me to do this time?"
"We're not going to do anything this time. Just go back to the hotel, get some sleep... and then we'll see the results tomorrow."
"There might be an unexpected surprise tomorrow morning."
"Surprise?"
"Wait? Wait for what?"
"Idiot, of course we're waiting for your teacher, Roxy."
Lara kept this to herself, but didn't say it aloud. Instead, she gave a mysterious smile.
Lara couldn't wait any longer.
Deep within her mind, she began to fill in the blanks, and stimulated by her own experience as an outsider, Roxy suddenly had an epiphany.
After sensing the crisis.
Roxy finally understood her own feelings overnight. After thinking it through, she would stand aggressively in front of Luo Ge and herself early the next morning.
He pushed himself away and then loudly announced it to the whole world.
" Luo Ge is mine, and I, Roxy, will never allow any other woman to take him away from me!"
Then.
Then, she would feign knowing when to back down, wipe away her tears and wish them happiness and many children, perfectly extricating herself from their world and completely disappearing from their lives.
Hehehehe...
Lara Greyrat is truly a genius, a clever little devil.
With a little effort, she helped her parents get married even faster, and then naturally, they came together and had her.
Hahahahahahahahahahaha... Perfect.
Absolutely perfect!!!!
This is a flawless plan.
Lara was getting more and more excited, her smile almost reaching her ears, and she couldn't help but drool again.
"Hey, what are you laughing at again?"
Luo Ge's voice pulled her back from her reverie, "Are you plotting something again?"
"Oh, no... How could I possibly have bad intentions? I only care about little brother Luo Ge."
Lara stuck out her tongue, vehemently denying it, and walked across the street with her hands behind her back, humming a nursery rhyme unconsciously.
Then.
The two returned to the hotel.
In Luo Ge's room, he looked at Lara sitting by his bed, completely baffled... what kind of tricks was this girl up to?
The next day.
It was not long after dawn.
Lara sat on Luo Ge's lap, then pulled back the covers and woke her up. "Wake up, you lazybones, she's coming soon!"
Luo Ge woke up.
Not long after, Roxy Roxy next door knocked on her bedroom door, and then slowly walked in.
She had changed her outfit today, and was not only holding a magic wand in her hand, but also carrying a large backpack specifically for travel.
Good morning, Luo Ge!
"Yes, good morning, teacher."
When Roxy walked in and greeted everyone, she noticed that Lara was also sitting by Luo Ge's bed.
A hint of sadness flashed across Roxy's eyes again.
Sure enough, Luo Ge no longer needs her.
Luo Ge has found someone better than her—younger, prettier, and more capable.
The crucial point is that Lara even saved his life from the Dragon God.
I, as a teacher, have probably become... superfluous.
But Roxy hid it well, and no one noticed the disappointment in her heart.
In contrast, Lara seemed quite impatient upon seeing Roxy arrive.
expect!
She was so excited.
Is Roxy's mother finally about to awaken to the truth ahead of schedule, as part of her own scheme?
At this moment, Lara seemed to see success within reach, and she saw Roxy step forward, push her aside, and loudly declare her ownership.
" Lara?"
"Who? What kind of wild woman is this? Luo Ge would never like you. Luo Ge belongs to me..."
"No other woman is worthy of him; you are not even close!"
Just imagining this scene is exciting for Lara, and she has already mentally prepared herself for it.
Next... how should she cooperate and perform in this carefully crafted script?
However, imagination is beautiful.
Reality, however, is full of cruelty.
The scene Lara had envisioned did not occur.
She tilted her head, looking at Roxy's reaction with a hint of confusion.
Roxy didn't rush up to question him; instead, she stood there for a while, seemingly hesitant about whether to go forward.
However, after hesitating for a few seconds, Roxy seemed to suddenly think of something, took a deep breath, and mustered up her courage to step forward.
" Luo Ge!"
"Um... Teacher Roxy!"
The two addressed each other politely by name, without any overt intimacy, appearing just like a perfectly normal master and apprentice.
He nodded at Luo Ge.
Roxy turned around and stood in front of Lara, showing no disgust or resistance towards Lara.
Instead, she spoke in a beautiful, gentle tone that seemed to embrace all things in the world. "You're Lara, right?"
"Oh, yes, yes, I'm Lara Greyrat."
Hearing the name, Roxy felt a little empty inside, then forced a smile, "It's a really nice name."
"Honestly... you and Luo Ge look really good together... you look like a match made in heaven."
"???"
Lara's expression furrowed, and her mind began to malfunction.
Something's starting to feel off.
In her mind, Roxy should have pushed her away, or at least shown hostility.
What now?
instead?
She even put her hand on her body?
Yes, after giving Lara her blessings, Roxy gently placed her hand in Lara's hand and then took Luo Ge's hand with her other hand.
Her palms were warm, and her movements were gentle, as if she were solemnly handing over something precious.
Roxy took a deep breath and said earnestly to Lara, "I heard from Luo Ge... that you saved him from the Dragon God. Thank you for caring for this child so much. I entrust Luo Ge to your care from now on."
"Ha?"
Lara was dumbfounded.
What's going on?
My mother
Roxy's mother?
What's wrong with you?!
This is completely not following her script.
She came here to change her fate, but while she guessed the beginning of the story, she couldn't predict its ending.
The script has completely deviated from its original course and is becoming increasingly absurd.
At the same time, after entrusting Luo Ge entirely to Lara, Roxy said to Luo Ge, "This child is a demon... don't let her be bullied in the future. Also... Luo Ge... be gentle with other girls in the future."
His gentle tone was like that of someone giving instructions to a disciple who had finally grown up, carrying a hint of relief mixed with a final worry before leaving.
Roxy looked at the two of them with satisfaction, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Luo Ge is very handsome...
Lara is also excellent...
She looked at the two people standing together and became more and more satisfied; they were a match made in heaven.
" Luo Ge!"
" Lara!"
"Since you're married, all I can do is wish you both a long and happy life together, and hope you have a baby soon."
After explaining herself, Roxy picked up her luggage from the ground, raised her wand again, and turned to leave.
Her steps were steady.
His back was very straight.
From behind, there was nothing unusual about it.
"... Luo? Roxy's mother is gone?"
Lara was now completely bewildered, standing there with her lips twitching uncontrollably.
He collapsed to the ground, as if struck by lightning.
Suddenly, she noticed a cold glint in her eyes.
Luo Ge remained expressionless, merely tilting his head to look at her. "Is this the 'good result' you were talking about? Making me put on a show, and then driving Professor Roxy away?!"
"Hmm? Answer me!"
"Look in my eyes, tell me why why, baby why?"
"Hey, this has nothing to do with me!" Lara jumped up, trembling all over, her face full of injustice, waving her hands wildly in the air.
There's an error.
"Someone must be setting this up in the dark! Yes! It must be the Hitogami! I Lara, will never forgive you, Hitogami, and I'll tear you to pieces one day."
"Waaaaaahh...
Then Lara was caught by Luo Ge, hung up, and given a severe beating.
Lara's screams and pleas for mercy soon echoed from the room.
Outside in the hallway, Roxy hadn't gone far. She was saying goodbye to the others when she heard Lara's desperate pleas for mercy from inside the room.
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, her face flushed slightly.
That kid Luo Ge is really something. I told him to be gentle with girls, but he still acts so roughly.
But... they have such a good relationship.
There was no time for sentimentality as Roxy packed her bags, ready to leave to pursue her dreams.
"... Roxy."
Paul and Elinalise looked at each other in bewilderment.
Elinalise spoke first, " Roxy, are you really leaving? Aren't you planning to join us from now on?"
Roxy shook her head and said seriously, "No, Luo Ge was right last night, I should go traveling... to pursue my dreams."
"I'm off to conquer the maze. If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to contact me."
Her tone was calm, and her expression was calm as well.
It's as if they had already made this decision, but just hadn't had a chance to say it out loud.
Upon hearing this, Elinalise and Paul felt too embarrassed to continue trying to persuade her.
Under the watchful eyes of the two, Roxy bid farewell to everyone present, nodded to Paul, greeted Nanahoshi, and finally hugged Elinalise.
Finally, Roxy turned her back to everyone, her figure gradually disappearing into the distance under everyone's gaze.
In the end, she disappeared alone at the end of the streets of Milicion in the early morning.
Paul scratched his head and turned to Elinalise: "She just left like that... Is she alright?"
Elinalise, arms crossed, gazed in the direction where Roxy had disappeared and sighed, "Who knows?"
"That child has been like this ever since he met her; he never says what's on his mind."
She paused, then added, "But judging from her expression, she doesn't seem to be putting on a brave face."
Upstairs in the room, Lara's screams finally stopped.
Luo Ge released his grip, Lara collapsed to the ground, her entire body utterly humiliated.
She was still muttering that things shouldn't have gone this way, the script had gone off track... it must have been orchestrated by some god in the dark.