animal ears

?Sara's condition was very unstable. Her body often twitched, her body was very emaciated, and her eye sockets were sunken. Other than the weak breathing that showed that he was still alive, others thought he was dead.

Cole was always by his side.

Holding Sarah's cold hand, Cole silently looked into his closed eyes.

The slight sunlight shone on his pale cheeks, and his chapped lips showed a strange and serene curve.

Are... are you dreaming?

If it's a good dream, that's fine.

Thinking of this, Cole shaved the messy hair on his forehead with his hands, and then carefully covered him with the animal skin.Looking out of the window, the swaying branches almost covered the sky, but occasionally I could see a trace of clear blue, and after a long time, I was able to feel stunned.

I don't know what I'm thinking.

My heart is empty and confused.

From the unexpected development to the current state, the journey along the way is almost like a dream.

Yes, like a dream.

Unreal dream, but it did happen to me.

Nightmare.

I didn’t confirm the relationship until the night when I recovered my memory. I thought that what I thought in my heart didn’t matter one person or two people, as long as I was sincere, but I didn’t expect that there is sincerity, but it’s not thorough, and there is love, but it’s also the same. Not quite.

The only unexpected thing was that the person who took care of me for six or seven years when I was unconscious was actually Sara, who always seemed to be hypocritical and insincere.

Moreover, Sarah was pregnant with her own child.

Cole sighed and thought of Norman again. He didn't know the truth behind Norman's becoming the leader of the South, and...the still elusive Ley.

So?

Cole couldn't help asking himself, should he give up, or keep asking?

Maybe if you don't move forward, you don't have to suffer so much harm, maybe you can live a peaceful life as you wish, and realize your original dream, but if this is the case, you can't know the unsolved doubts so far, and... Cole knows I can't let go of Norman at all.

Even the last hug was so gentle, I still remember his coquettish appearance, like a child, how could Cole believe that everything Norman gave was false?

Well, Palanch wouldn't lie.

He said that Norman was the leader of the southern tribe, and Cole didn't doubt him. He believed that Palanch would not deceive him, but for Norman... he couldn't let go.

After regaining consciousness, he looked at Sarah lightly, and Cole closed his eyes: "You are back."

The person came in slowly, with a familiar smell, then put down his things, and said softly: "Ah, I'm back."

Looking back at the person who entered the door, Cole slightly bent his lips, "I came back very early today."

"Hmm." Nodding, Palanch said, "I found out a few days ago that they hid Cole's body in a cave, but I haven't contacted it yet, so I don't know if there is an ambush there."

"If it's too dangerous, there's no need to take the risk." Cole really couldn't bear it, Palanch always did these dangerous things for himself.

If the people in the southern tribes are crazy, these people in the northern tribes are even crazier.

However, the result was a chuckle, and Palanch touched his forehead. He looked over, looked softly, and smiled slightly: "It is because of the danger that I am going."

After all, he pretended to sigh helplessly, "Because if I don't go, you will definitely go."

It's on point.

Feeling guilty for this, Cole lowered his eyes and said nothing.

Smiling, Palanch looked over and said, "Instead of letting me watch you face those dangers, it's better for me to face them myself. I have experienced it every time, so don't need to feel guilty."

I really can't escape Palanch's eyes.

With a bitter smile, Cole raised his head, just about to say something, but saw the sadness flashing in Palanch's eyes.

"Parange?"

"Ok?"

It just passed away in a flash, and after that, there was only a faint smile in Palanch's eyes, without any waves.

Is it your own delusion?

Cole couldn't help thinking that he found it hard to feel this way, but he couldn't tell what it was like not knowing.

Then Palanch turned and left, and Cole stared blankly at his back, feeling as if he was blocked.

Then the next morning, Palanch disappeared again early in the morning.

Cole thought for a while, and was really worried, so after hiding Sarah, he secretly followed Palanch's scent.

The road is full of thorns and swamps.

The last piece was barren and uninhabited. The dry trees were scattered on the wasteland like bones, and it looked desolate.

Is "Cole"'s body here?

Why did they look for such a barren place to store the body of "Cole"?

Who the hell is that "Cole"...?

Could Norman really not recognize himself?

Thinking of Norman, my heart ached again, but I could only shake my head bitterly.

No, now is not the time to think about it.

Keep up with Palanch.

When necessary, go get back the secret medicine by yourself, so you don't have to make Palanch take such risks again and again.

Because that kid...has been acting weird lately.

Lowering his head slightly, his eyelashes fluttered slightly, Cole pursed his lips, thinking of the trembling little orc nestled beside him a long time ago, he held the flower, raised his eyes, rubbed his nose shyly, and smiled , and handed it to himself.

He didn't say a word, but his emotions were all in his eyes.

Slightly biting his lip, regardless of the past or the present Palanch, Cole was unwilling from the bottom of his heart for him to sacrifice like this.

Going forward, there is a big slope going straight down, which is very steep. Looking down, the slope is covered with a pile of fine stones, and there are many raised boulders, which are already covered with cracks. It looks very loose and very dangerous.

Just near the bottom, there was a huge rock. Cole noticed that there was a dark hole beside the rock, which was big enough to accommodate two orcs, so he slid down the slope curiously and carefully, and landed on that rock. on the stone.

It is indeed a hole, very deep, and there seems to be a lot of room to go in.

There was still a hint of Palanki's smell on the edge of the hole, although it was very faint, Cole could smell it.

Not only that, after entering the dark hole, Cole smelled the strong smell left by him.

own smell?

Shocked very much.

Never been here, why would it have its own taste?

So I moved forward out of curiosity. The strange thing is that the road was so peaceful that I couldn't hear the slightest sound, not even the sound of water or wind.

The air is getting colder.

Cole couldn't help embracing his arms, and he walked towards the place with the strongest smell.

That should be where "Cole" is.

I don't believe that there is an identical self in the world, but the reality is like an unexplainable gauze, blindfolding my eyes, I have to uncover it bit by bit to see the truth.

In the darkness, Cole comforted himself like this.

In fact, he was not convinced that he was really Cole, but he believed in Sarah and Palanch, but these unexpected evidences showed that there was indeed another self alive, and both Norman and Ley knew the identity of "him". Existence, and exist in the existence of "him".

Who are you?

What kind of connection is there between himself and that "Cole"?

It's still unknown, but Cole thinks it won't be far away.

The closer he got to the source of the smell, the more obvious the uneasiness in Cole's heart was. It wasn't fear, but... a somewhat unexplained retreat.

flinch?

Yes, flinch, the closer you get, the stronger this emotion becomes.

As if about to know something.

The footsteps walked forward little by little, but suddenly, there was a huge commotion from the right. Cole was startled, and quickly dodged to hide on the stone behind the rock wall, carefully observing what happened in front of him.Probe slightly, it seems to be the sound of fighting.

Is it Palanch?

The idea that popped up made Cole grab his hand, but unexpectedly the stone in his hand loosened and fell to the ground.

The crisp sound immediately attracted people nearby.

Just by the rotten smell on their bodies, they can tell that it is none other than the living dead.

Frowning, Cole planned to reach out to attack, but the strange thing was that the living dead didn't hesitate at all, and passed Cole's side, as if they didn't notice it at all.

How is this going?

Cole was puzzled, then thought about it, and followed them.

There's no way, it's better than looking around by yourself.

The entire cave is a huge cave system, with many passages criss-crossing and it is easy to get lost. Due to the commonality of the caves, the sound inside does not all come in the direction of its propagation, and it may be heard on the right The sound actually came from the left.

With such a complex passageway, coupled with the invisible environment, it is easy for people to lose their way.

Fortunately, Cole's night vision ability is excellent, and the living dead didn't seem to notice Cole. Regarding this, Cole thought that maybe it was because his own smell was very similar to that of "Kole", and the smell in it The living dead must be used to this smell, so they really didn't find themselves.

The surrounding dark environment has become Cole's natural protective barrier.

Cole followed cautiously, hoping to find Palanch through these living dead.

After going around for several times, Cole still didn't see Palanch's shadow, and the living dead in front were still walking forward.

Cole followed closely.

Then after a while, suddenly, the living dead stopped.

Cole immediately hid himself and looked around secretly. He found that the undead stood upright in front of a deep cave, and there seemed to be a faint light in front of them. At the same time, Cole heard a burst of noise in the cave. The misty voice seemed to be talking to someone.

So they walked in quietly, and the living dead didn't notice.

Cole quietly and cautiously hid behind them, secretly listening to what the people in the cave were saying.

No human form can be seen, but shadows can almost be glimpsed.

The man's voice was deep, and he said, "I've been waiting for so many years...finally..."

who is it?

A little closer.

"Norman actually said he was going to give up on you, really?" The man sneered, but the next moment he became very gentle, "But I won't give up, don't worry, no matter what price I have to pay, I will let you go." You come alive."

Come alive... what?

"So, I will never abandon you, never, no matter what you become... I will never abandon you..."

Of course, Cole knew who the voice was, the love language he was talking to himself.

It's Ley.

Frown.

Cole thought for a while, hesitated for a moment, and continued to listen.

"This heart can't last long. Although the heart that was broken at the beginning has been filled back, it is useless after all... But don't worry, I found your perfect substitute. He will become your new strength. Are you happy? , Cole."

Dazed for a moment, Cole moved his lips, then shook his ears.

Inside... is "Cole"?

The heart was beating violently, and an inexplicable feeling began to gnaw at his heart. Cole tried to calm his breathing, clenched his fingers, then stepped back slightly, jumped lightly, and hid on the rock. Wait quietly.

After a long time, Ley came out.

Seeing the white figure, Cole still felt heartache.

Assuming that he fell in love with him wrongly, Ley never said that he liked him from the beginning to the end, so... there is no reason to be sad.

Thinking of this, Ley under his eyelids began to slowly follow the living dead away, with a solemn expression on his face.

However, when he passed under Cole, he suddenly paused, and his golden pupils suddenly lifted up, Cole immediately hid, his heart was beating wildly, and at this moment, there was another burst of noise from a distance. In the commotion, Ley quickly closed his eyes and walked towards the noise.

It wasn't until Ley walked away that Cole jumped down, holding his frantic heartbeat and panting heavily.

The feet are a little unsteady.

Shaking his head helplessly, it was useless to laugh at himself for being so afraid of Ley.

But after laughing, he suppressed his smile, and Cole began to look into the cave that was still flickering with fire, and then slowly stepped forward and walked in.

Dim lights burned with the deathly air.

Surrounded by icy rock walls, there was a person lying in the middle. Cole paused, swallowed, and bravely walked over.

This man, wrapped in animal skins all over, was cold and lifeless.

However, it exudes the smell of "Kole".

It's "Cole".

Frowning slightly, Cole took a deep breath, stretched out his hand, and removed the animal skin wrapped around "Cole".

The dim and dead light shone on the naked body of "Cole", and Cole couldn't help gasping for air, feeling a chill down his back.

why?

Because Cole saw that the face under the animal skin was exactly the same as himself when he was a female, and then... the whole body seemed to be pieced together after being broken, with stitches everywhere, especially the heart, which was completely torn apart. As if it had been pierced entirely by some huge object.

The scarlet heart was still beating, exuding the smell of blood.

The back of Cole's head began to go numb, and then his limbs began to soften. Cole was in a daze. He didn't know how to... express his feelings clearly.

The "Cole" in front of him was, yes, it was Cole, and it was himself.

It's just that it's not the current self, but the self at the beginning of the memory, who accidentally fell off the cliff and died because of losing Tyson's favor during the Fire Dance Festival.

That's how heart wounds come about.

The broken limbs must have been eaten by wild animals.

Looking down, Cole has never felt so terrified at the incomplete but carefully stitched body.

Why is this body here?

Didn't you start over after falling off a cliff and dying?

Or... is there something else?

Staring blankly at "Cole" in front of him, Cole shook his head in disbelief, stepped back a few steps, but was suddenly lightly grabbed by the shoulders.

"You're finally here, Cole." The man whispered in his ear habitually.

The gentle and smiling voice seemed to come from hell.

Writer's words:

The creepy feeling... ==?