Hollow Knight: Hallownest

The establishment of Hallownest was never as smooth as others imagined. At that time, the desolate land of the world was equally divided, and turmoil would always occur.

In the battle between the void and the light, both sides fought hard, and many innocent aborigines were involved. That period was considered the darkest period of this land, and countless people died in the war.

The main gods of both sides fought in the war. Although Void was slightly inferior, it still traded injuries for injuries, dragging both sides into the same situation, falling into a deep sleep.

The peaceful period that finally ushered in was broken when a giant insect descended from the sky.

I don’t know whether the arrival of King Bai at this time was destiny. His power was unique in this land, but at the same time, it also brought panic to the aboriginal people after the war.

No one knew whether this outsider had good intentions, and no one dared to bet on this possibility. Many aborigines migrated abroad, including Kui Ruo's parents.

They were considered the latest group. When Hallownest was established, construction of the archives had already started. A large number of workers went to the canyon, which scared them away.

The couple didn't know whether it was intentional or not, but they didn't even care about their children, and turned around and disappeared without a trace.

When Monomen saw the child, he was still nibbling on the roots of a special plant on the roadside. Although she could tell that the child's condition was in critical condition, he seemed to know nothing about Monomon's arrival. He even laughed at her.

That childish voice made Monomon unable to forget it for the rest of her life. She adopted him and named him 'Qui Ruo'.

Quiruo is the name of an ancient plant in her hometown, which symbolizes immortal hope and miracles. It is perfect to give him this name.

The establishment of the Teacher Archives was completed quickly with the hard work of many workers. King Bai once asked her if she needed a large number of scholars to assist in research, but Monomon refused, leaving only some sentries and cleaning staff, and until now Still decreasing.

Quiruo has been raised by her since he was a child. The work in the archives is boring, but the one who brings joy to Monomon is little Quiruo who runs around in the archives every day.

She didn't understand why the parents abandoned their child so cruelly. He was such a lovely and lively person. If only one person could be left in the archives, it would undoubtedly be him.

"From now on, you have to call me teacher, do you understand?"

Ever since Little Quiruo started babbling, Monomen had instilled in him the idea that she was a teacher and he was a disciple. She also tried to let Little Quiruo call herself 'mother', and that kind of mentality was transformed. The feeling of joy was a hundred times greater than the joy brought by the results of her research.

Xiao Kuiruo didn't understand the meaning of this word, but she knew it.

Self-blame has been lingering in her heart since she raised little Quiruo. As a researcher, she had almost no time to enjoy her childhood with little Quiruo. It can even be said that the time spent with little Quiruo in the storage tank in the archives was all. Longer than her.

She knew little Quiruo's nature very well. How could a lively child be trapped in an archive all day long?

She also thought about asking the sentries to take Quiruo out, but the canyon was so big that the dangers existed. In short, she was not at ease.

In addition to being lively, Xiao Kuiruo's sensibleness is even more heartwarming.

Although Monomon had never raised a child, he didn't know anything about it.

Little Kuiruo is different from other children. At an age when others are still dependent and acting coquettishly, little Kuiruo already knows how to help her organize some simple documents.

Including some chores in the archives, chores, etc., although these are handled by specialized people, they can't resist Xiao Kuiruo's request.

Monomon also mentioned to him that there was no need for him to do those things.

"I just want to help the teacher do something..."

Xiao Kuiruo's aggrieved words immediately blocked her back. Since then, she has not stopped Xiao Kuiruo from helping, and has even become accustomed to it.

Not only that, whether it’s natural talent or subtle influence, Little Quiruo’s learning ability is much stronger than Monomont imagined. He only needs to point to some of the research manuscripts in the archives and he can quickly understand the knowledge in them. , so he also contributed a lot to the subsequent acid research.

Gradually, little Kuiruo grew bigger and bigger, and became what he is today.

......

The story Monomen told was not that detailed, but Mo Rong also understood a lot.

Monomen picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said with emotion:

"Fortunately, Master Sly came here and taught him the art of bone nails. Otherwise, I would really be worried about him going out alone."

Mo Rong smiled. Judging from Kui Ruo's performance in the selection competition, his martial arts skills are definitely much higher than those of ordinary people. Not to mention he is one of the best in the world, but there is nothing special about traveling alone in Hallownest. Big danger.

In the final analysis, it is a mother's worry about her child that is causing the problem.

"He also told me about you. Your name is Mo Rong, right?"

Mo Rong nodded, and Nomeng looked him up and down several times, with a smile in his words.

"That kid told me that he envied you because you could travel around the world without any worries. Unlike him, I always asked him to stay in the archives."

"Haha, it's not as easy as he said, but in my opinion, you might as well let him try traveling?"

Monomen didn't answer immediately. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip, savoring it for a long time.

In fact, Mo Rong also knew that she had gradually let go of Kui Ruo. It could be seen since the last trial that Kui Ruo had really stayed in the archives for a long time just because of her restrictions?

In his opinion, true love is always mutual.

"I will consider your suggestion, the Querona child. I have indeed been left by my side for too long..."

Monomen smiled bitterly, recalling the letter that King Bai gave her, and strengthened her belief.

"Woohoo, fresh refreshments are here~"

Quiruo rushed into the lounge with a plate, but stopped immediately when he saw Monomen.

"You are such a young man, yet you are so reckless."

"Teacher? Are you finished with your research?"

Monomen took the plate from Quiruo's hand and pushed it in front of Mo Rong.

"Have you ever seen me finish my research? I can't just ignore your friends when they come."

Kui Ruo scratched his head and chuckled.

"Teacher, is the research you are currently conducting on dream liquids?"

"Huh? How do you know this? Did this guy Quiruo tell you?"

Seeing that Mo Rong had revealed her research direction at once, Monomen immediately turned to look at Kui Ruo with a frown.

"Don't accuse me wrongly, teacher, and didn't I tell you before that he was also present?"

Quiruo raised his hands and said innocently, and then Monomon remembered the chaos in the selection.

"Okay, okay, hurry up and sit down. I don't blame you."

Kui Ruo smiled and sat next to Mo Rong and introduced him:

"Now, this is the Hallownest teacher and my teacher Monomon. How about it? Isn't it a surprise to see you now?"

Mo Rong nodded in agreement, leaned close to him and whispered:

"Actually, I have been chatting with your teacher for quite a while."

"What were you talking about?"

"Your teacher said you wet the bed as a child."

"..."

Kui Ruo's face turned red from suppressing it, and he suddenly turned his head and said to Monomen:

"Teacher, why do you keep talking about everything outside?"

Monomon:?

Mo Rong:!

Sensing Monomeng's unkind eyes, Mo Rong laughed and said that he wanted to go out to the toilet, but actually he was going to avoid the limelight.

After Mo Rong went out, the lounge became quiet.

"Qui Ruo, didn't you say that you have always wanted to go out on an adventure? How about you go with your friend?"

Kui Ruo's eyes widened after hearing this.

"Really?! Are you willing to let me out?"

Monomen hit Quiruo's head with a tentacle and said angrily:

"When did I stop letting you out? What you said is as if I put you under house arrest."

"That's what it is..."

Quiruo muttered aggrievedly.

"Oh, you have grown so big in a blink of an eye, time flies so fast..."

Monomon sighed.

"Starting from today, I will no longer restrict you from going out, but listen carefully, you have to go back to the archives after a while to report that you are safe, you know?"

"Uh-huh!"

Kui Ruo nodded wildly. He thought the teacher was joking with him again, but this time it was true. He quickly got up and ran to find Mo Rong outside. He couldn't help but want to tell him the good news.

Seeing Quiruo sneaking away from her with excitement on his face, Monomen felt more and more guilty at this moment.

She was very familiar with that expression. It came from the deepest emotions. When he was a child, he often showed that expression when he was praised by her.

Sure enough, she still restrained Kui Ruo for too long...

Monomen stroked the letter that glowed with white light that he took out of his robe, and only her faint whisper echoed in the huge lounge.

"Little Quiruo, you must be safe..."