animal ears

?After the last time, Palanch ran to Cole's house when he had nothing to do.

However, he didn't go there openly, but secretly hid at the door and peeked, and didn't go in. However, maybe his position was too obvious, and Cole noticed it every time, just like today.Cole turned his head curiously, and Palanch hid, and after a while, he quietly hid behind Cole again. Finally, Cole couldn't bear it anymore, turned around, and chased after him to catch the escaped man. Palanch, asked: "What's the matter? Palanch, is there something wrong?"

Palanch blushed, pulled his hands away in a panic, and said, "I, I was just passing by..."

Cole Black Line.

You've been passing by me all day.

Resisting not to say anything, Cole sighed helplessly, with his hips akimbo, tilted his head and said, "You haven't been to Bryce's place recently, and he often talks about you."

"..." Shaking his ears, Palanch became even more ashamed.

It stands to reason that it is ridiculous for an orc who is about as tall as himself to show such an expression, but for Palanch, it is a different scene. Perhaps because he was too indifferent before, the expression of embarrassment now looks special. Cute, and Palanch is indeed very beautiful, so there is no sense of disobedience.

But, to Cole, Palanch was just a kid.

Every time I see Palanch, there will always be a pity in my chest.

Especially now, Cole couldn't help reaching out and rubbing his head, grinning slightly: "Come back with me later?"

Blinking, Palanch made no sound.

"If you don't speak, you agree." Cole gently pinched Palanch's furry ears.

If Palanch were in beast form now, he would wag his tail desperately.

Fortunately not, otherwise he would die of embarrassment.

So he stood by and waited for Cole. Cole collected a bunch of white vine-like vines and bundled them up to take them back.

"Palanche?" Cole was taken aback.

"I'll do it," Palanch said.

"No, I..."

"I'll do it!" Palanch insisted unexpectedly without letting go.

There's really no way to get him.

Cole sighed and let him go. Palanch was very happy and secretly laughed, all the joy was written on his face.

The warm sun was shining on the ground, and the leaves were swaying happily. The two of them didn't speak, but Palanch was happy. He raised his eyebrows to look at Cole's back, and then walked up a few feet as if he was being tempted by something. Stepping forward, he suddenly grabbed Cole's little finger.

"Huh?" Cole turned around.

Startled by his behavior, Palanch didn't know what to do, and raised his eyebrows carefully to look at Cole.

Noticing the little finger grabbed by Palanch, Cole understood, held his hand behind his back, and smiled: "I'll take you home."

What a child, actually acting like a baby.

Palanch was stunned for a moment, looking at the grasped hand, his eyes gradually turned red, then he pursed his lips and nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.

When Bryce saw the two coming back, he couldn't help but look at their intertwined hands. He couldn't help but nodded ambiguously and said, "Not bad, not bad, very good."

Palanch continued to blush, and shyly hid behind Cole, lifting the heavy cane behind him.

"It's heavy, thank you for your hard work." Entering the room, Cole reached out to take the cane.

Palanch nodded and said nothing.

Cole reached out to wipe his sweat with a funny face, and said, "Go in and sit for a while, I'll do the rest."

Then I moved things to the back of the house alone. When I was tidying up, I didn't expect a faint smile from beside me. Looking back, I found that Sarah was leaning against the tree behind her at some point, smiling with her arms folded. Shining into the purple pupils, like gems.

"You look happy," Sarah said.

Nodding, Cole said, "Bryce is my Zum, and I feel like coming home."

"That's right, that's good." With a light voice, his eyes left Cole and slowly fell to the ground, as if he was thinking about something.

The atmosphere was silent.

Cole who continued to work suddenly asked, "Are you here to find Palanch?"

"What do you want him to do?" Sarah smiled, "He is rarely so happy."

"As if he would be unhappy to see you."

"Isn't it?" Sarah closed her eyes and chuckled, "I'm the one who deprived him of his name and freedom."

"But I heard from Bryce that you took him in." Cole turned his head, "Sarah, you are not as bad as you think."

Covering her mouth and smiling, Sarah shook her head, raised her eyes and asked, "Why are you so sure?"

"Talk from the heart."

"That's what you think." After a while, Sarah straightened her body, approached and knocked Cole on the head, and said with a smirk, "Don't be fooled by the appearance, I just wanted to use you to find and yours."

Looking up, Cole paused for a moment and asked, "Is it... a matter of forming a partner?"

"You heard what Bryce said." With an affirmative voice, Sarah left slowly.

"Well, mutual commitment, in order to survive." Cole said.

Smiling lightly, Sara couldn't deny it. He turned around, looked down at the palm of his hand, and said, "Yeah, after all these years, I'm almost reaching my limit."

"Eh?"

"Otherwise, Cole, how old do you think I am?" Sarah turned her head and asked amusedly.

This stopped Cole. At first glance, Sara was only in her 20s, but her tone and temperament were very mature. When she was with him, she felt like a child.

"If the female of the Beast Ear Clan refuses to turn into a beast for a long time, and has no beastman partner, she will be gradually eroded by the blood of the beast. The first thing to change is the appearance. The longer the time, the more the female looks like a beastman. Of course, there are many ways to stop it. Beastly, but still can't resist instinct." Sarah turned her face sideways, the tall shadow was covered with a touch of sadness, her beautiful face showed a lonely expression for the first time, her lowered eyes were accompanied by a wry smile, and he said, " I'm ten years older than you."

Ten years older? !

Cole was shocked.

Sarah is 36?How can it be? !

Although orcs and females have a long lifespan, they will always age, and Sara shows no signs of aging at all!

He...was even younger than he looked.

It can only be said that the mature temperament created by the years makes Sarah look different, but I never thought that Sarah would be so old... Besides, Bryce said that if she does not turn into a beast or become a companion after adulthood, females will be very young. dying soon.

Sarah has lived so long.

Can't help looking at Sarah in a daze, but Sarah shook her head and smiled, as if seeing through Cole's thoughts, and said softly: "Because I was helped by another female when I was young, she helped me suppress the beast blood, so that I can He is safe and sound so far.”

"female."

"Yes, a very nice person." There was a gentle color in the purple eyes.

Afterwards, he didn't say anything anymore, Sarah was about to leave, but before he left, he said quietly: "By the way, it has been decided that the day after tomorrow will be the ceremony."

"The day after tomorrow?" Slightly surprised, Cole suddenly stood up and said hesitantly, "But Sarah, I..."

"Being a partner is just a ceremony, it doesn't mean anything, we just get what we need." He smiled emotionlessly, with a very gentle tone.

Do you take what you need...

Cole stared blankly at Sarah walking away, feeling uncomfortable.

But at this time, seeing that Cole hadn't entered the door for a long time, Bryce came out to look for him. Seeing Cole in a daze, he stepped forward and nudged him, asking, "Why are you in a daze alone?"

Back to his senses, Cole smiled lightly, shook his head and said, "No, it's nothing."

Weird female.

We had a good dinner, and although Palanch still didn't speak much, Bryce spoke happily.

Cole listened quietly until he finished eating. Cole put down the bowl and said to the two, "Sarah told me today that the day after tomorrow is the ceremony."

Obviously, Palanch's eyes sank, but Bryce, as usual, said indifferently: "Ah, yes, it will be very fast."

"I think..." Colton paused, "It's still not good to do so."

Leaning over, Bryce asked, "What's wrong?"

Cole said slowly: "Sara is a female and the patriarch of the beast ear tribe. Once he becomes a partner with me, what should he do if he has someone he likes in the future? This is very unfair to him."

"That kid is arrogant and arrogant, and no one can look down on him, otherwise he wouldn't be delayed until now." Bryce said, "And you don't have to worry, he won't have someone he likes."

Surprised, Cole asked, "Why do you say that?"

"Because he is an unwilling guy." Bryce smiled half a smile, showing a very complicated expression.

At this moment, Palanch took over the conversation, and said softly, "Actually, the master has been looking for someone all these years."

"Find someone?"

"It's like chasing a shadow. I knew why it was so..." After taking the words, Bryce smiled mockingly, "But... after so many years, everyone has long given up hope, so he never gave up."

Cole couldn't help asking, "Who is he looking for?"

"Who knows." With a cold sentence, Bryce stood up and walked out.

Cole wanted to chase after him, but Palanch grabbed Cole's wrist, shook his head, and signaled him not to go.

So sit back.

"Does Palanch know?" Cole asked.

"Well," Palanch said, "I have traveled many places with my master these years, and vaguely knew that he was looking for someone, but I couldn't find him. The voice said, if you want to find him regardless of life or death..."

Hearing this, it should be someone Sarah likes.

In fact, it is not difficult to imagine this feeling.

Isn't it the same now?

Thinking of Ley lying in a pool of blood, Cole's heart ached.

Although Sara told herself to wait, not to search around like a headless chicken, how could Cole not be anxious?

After a long wait, I don't know about Ley's condition. How is his injury?How are you doing?Even if he survived death in order to lure himself out, would he be subjected to some inhumane abuse?

All of this is unknown, but what makes Cole feel guilty the most is that he personally hurt Ley.

The purpose of staying here is to eliminate the frenzied animal blood in his body so as not to hurt him, but every minute and every second of the waiting time is suffering. Although there are relatives, friends, and clansmen, the heart can't find a place to return to.

Even in the blank beginning, there was no sense of nowhere like this.

Like, only this is very clear.

He likes Ley, even if Ley doesn't like him, Cole can't ignore his feelings, he wants to tell Ley, if there is no place to go home, come here, but he is afraid... ...fear of Ley rejecting himself.

The interweaving of frustration and triumph finally makes the heart conflicted.

On the other hand, Palanch silently watched Cole like this, and leaned gently from behind, with his warm chest pressed against Cole's back, but he still didn't say anything.

The wind outside the house slowly blows in, the grass outside is rustling, and the dim yellow sky is covered by clouds. Such a beautiful scenery, but... so lonely.

Everyone's heart is lonely.

"The day after tomorrow." Siegel approached the man standing by the river.

Sarah turned her head and said expressionlessly, "Ah."

The two fell into silence for a long time. Siegel took a deep breath, looked at the distant sky, and said, "That child...has grown up so much."

"........."

"Sarah, are you serious?" Siegel turned his head and asked suddenly.

"So what if it is, so what if it's not." After finishing speaking, he wanted to leave.

Grabbing Sarah's arm, Siegel looked over, his resolute face slightly fixed, and he said, "Actually, you want to help that child, right?"

With her purple eyes shrunk, Sara shook off Siegel's hand and said coldly, "I'm not that great. You know how much I hate him better than anyone else!"

"But he is Adoma's child after all, you will not hurt him." Siegel said behind Sara with a very sure tone.

"Siegel, how long do you want to make your own decisions?" Sarah sneered.

Frowning, Siegel shook his head and sighed softly: "I just promised him to take good care of you..."

"Enough!" roared, Sarah gritted her teeth and turned her head, clenched her fists fiercely, "I don't need your care, and I don't need anyone to take care of me!"

"Sarah..."

"Especially him! Mingming......" His knuckles were clenched loudly, and his whole face was extremely distorted in pain, "He obviously promised me, but he didn't keep his promise. I spent more than ten years looking for him , all over the world.......I want to take revenge on him! If I can't repay him, let his children bear it!"

After finishing speaking, he left Siegel and ran away.

"Sarah!"

Unable to call Sara, Siegel stayed where he was, the blood-like setting sun reflected in his helpless eyes, and finally turned into a long sigh. ?