【Original God】I am looking for the flesh and blood of love in time and space

Abedo was stunned in place, then smiled bitterly, still making the final struggle:

"Will you definitely leave?"

The girl couldn't see Abedo's current expression.

Abedo has a face that looks like he will never experience any setbacks, and every corner of his facial features reveals his dignity.

It was that face that showed vulnerability, even humility, when facing her.

Like a sunflower that has been broken by wind and rain.

When the girl saw this face, she was reluctant to say the next words.

So he lowered his eyes, pressed his forehead on Abedo's shoulder, and forced himself to ignore Abedo's expression:

"If my existence has meaning..."

The girl thought of the land that had lost its vitality after being polluted by siltation, of the people attacked by monsters, and of the first group of adventurers who went to deal with the siltation but were burned by the earth's veins.

If her existence has meaning——

"That must not bring disaster to people."

The girl will never forget it in her life. When she read the report, every word seemed to be a sharp sword to judge her:

I'm guilty?

I'm guilty.

I'm guilty--

"Since the disaster started because of me, it should end with me."

"If you do something wrong, you should make up for it," the girl slowly tightened her hands on Abedo's clothes, showing a wry smile, "Besides, I have the ability to do this, right?"

Abedo pressed against the girl's head, and the fluffy hair scratched his chin, making him couldn't help but bury his mouth and nose in it and take a deep breath.

Even if he couldn't see the girl's face, Albedo could still imagine the girl's expression.

Soothing, soft, fragile, yet firm.

Fortunately, he couldn't see her now, otherwise, he would definitely be reluctant to let her do what she wanted to do.

"...What did you do wrong?"

The five fingers were slowly combing through her hair, and the voice was slow and unhurried, sorting out the tangled thoughts in the girl's mind.

The girl froze in Albedo's arms, her eyes widened——

What did she do wrong?

She had never thought about it.

But since the incident happened because of her, she must be responsible, right?

"……exist?"

Abedo's heart ached for a moment, and then he wrapped his hands tightly around the girl in his arms:

"Don't deny your own existence casually."

"In alchemy, all created life forms have the possibility of losing control."

"But we tend not to think it's the living organism's fault."

"Since the creator created life, he must also bear corresponding responsibilities and risks; and the living body itself - at least until it actively creates a disaster, is innocent."

"Your existence is not a fault."

The girl's clenched hands felt a little painful and numb, and so did her thoughts:

"Then who is at fault? Should we go... to atone for our sins?"

"Now, only I can end this."

"..."

Abedo hugged the girl tightly.

Sure enough, we still have to return her to her rightful place.

"Yes, only you can do that."

“But it’s not atonement, it’s salvation.”

is salvation.

The girl was a little burned by these words, and subconsciously thought that this was a height that did not belong to her.

"Albedo, I don't quite understand."

Abedo held up a strand of the girl's white hair with a pious and cherished expression.

She is so pure and soft, she should not, and cannot, sink for anyone's selfish desires.

"Because, whether it's facts, cause and effect, or personal feelings - you shouldn't be the one who is coerced by sin."

"You're just doing what you think is right, that's all."

Abedo let the strand of hair in his hand slide down in the air, and became gilded with a layer of gold under the light, like a god descending from earth.

If you must do it, then do it without any worries or burdens.

"As for me."

Abedo paused and tried to soften his next words:

"I won't wait for you."

Even though Albedo’s voice was soft enough, these words still penetrated the girl in an instant.

……

"That's right, there's no reason why anyone has to wait for anyone."

The girl felt a soreness in her nose, but she laughed softly, and mechanically loosened the hand tightly clenched on Albedo's chest. The hand that hung down weakly was wrapped in Albedo's warm hand.

"Now that you have made this decision, you will meet more people, more things, and more choices in your future."

"Until then, follow your heart and choose."

"You don't need to carry anyone's waiting on your back, and I don't want to be a burden to you."

Abedo took the girl's hand and kissed her where the ring on her middle finger was.

The cold temperature of the ring and the cool skin of the girl were transmitted to his lips, making his heart tremble with bitterness.

"Just assume that I won't wait for you."

Separated?

The two of them did not explain clearly, but tacitly chose to reveal the parting atmosphere just now in the entire chapter.

"Where are you going next? Do you have a plan?"

The girl brought the siltation distribution map of all Watts from the Adventurers Association and was drawing with a pen, without seeming to have a clear destination.

"If necessary, I can help you arrange..."

"No," the girl turned a page in the notebook in her hand, "I plan to do something else first."

Abedo was stunned for a moment: "What?"

"Go back to Winter and meet the Queen of Winter."

The girl put down her pen and gently hooked her hand on Albedo's arm. Abedo complied and was pulled a small step closer to a distance where the girl could lean on him.

"I didn't know where I was going at the beginning. I actually knew that if I was taken back by my mother, I probably wouldn't be able to get out."

"But, I think you're right."

The girl put her face close to Albedo's belly, feeling his reassuring body temperature:

"I must save myself first before I can save others."

Abedo lowered his head in silence and brushed it over the girl's head.

He wanted to smile, but couldn't.

"But - if I am still detained there, even after death, will life return to the earth's veins?"

"I can't delve into this, but there's a good chance I won't."

"The two things 'life' and 'death' are probably the kind of substances that will be incompatible with the original container if they stay outside for a long time."

"That's it," the girl seemed to sigh, which made Albedo feel a little itchy, "Then, if you see me again, remember to tell me that I need to save the world."

"Pfft," Albedo smiled, "It's like Kelly's tone."

"Because it's easy to become like a child when you stay with Abedo."

The girl smiled.

Hugging Albedo's waist - wanting to be closer to him, even closer, as if this way, they could forget about the upcoming separation.

"Over there in Zhidong, if you have any plans, I can..."

Before Abedo finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.

The voice was dense, as if urging something.

The girl raised her head and looked at Albedo, then raised her head to look at the rich night outside the window.

Abedo patted the girl on the head.

"I'll open the door."

The girl stood up, pulled her coat from the back of the chair, and put it on as she walked:

"I'll go as well."