Chapter 50: Pearl and Gemstone
This wasn’t just falling behind, wasn’t it already close to being finished!
If even Oniification was dispelled, what capital would there be to contend with that guy!
As expected, Ye Liusu did not miss this opportunity. He got into his stance and was about to rush over, while Xue Qing spat out the blood in his mouth, held his blade horizontally, and prepared for a fight to the death.
If I don’t step forward to stop them now, it will be too late!
“Wait for meeee!”
I shouted and ran wildly towards Xue Qing. Both of them were attracted by my shout and temporarily stopped their movements, looking at me in unison.
Especially Xue Qing, seeing me, showed a very surprised expression, and then his face turned pale. He called out to me in a more anxious manner than when he himself was in danger.
“No, run!”
Her voice was much louder than usual, and she wanted to come over to meet me, but she stopped after taking two steps because of the wound in her abdomen, unable to straighten her back from the pain.
You don’t need to force yourself to move! I’ll be by your side soon!
“Huh? How did you get in? I already set up an interception barrier, and no one should be able to enter this street… Oh~ I see, you came in before me, right?”
I ran towards Xue Qing while keeping an eye on his movements.
I managed to support Xue Qing before he collapsed from exhaustion.
“What do you mean why! You’re like this, how could I not come!”
As I held Xue Qing, I checked her wound. She had been stabbed in the side, no wonder she was bleeding so much… I don’t know if her internal organs were injured… Tsk!
Strangely, Ye Liusu did not continue his attack. He looked at me with interest and asked,
“It seems you have a close relationship with her? What is your name, young man?”
“I have nothing to say to you.”
“Oh, you’re quite arrogant… If I kill her in front of you, your expression should change, right? Heh heh, I suddenly want to see you cry~”
This damned guy, has he started to toy with us!
“Rest well, I’ll figure something out.”
There was one last way…
However, I don’t know if that way… and even if it works, I have no idea what to do afterwards… I have no choice but to do it!
I swallowed the saliva in my mouth and lowered my head to wait.
(SF Light Novel)
The moment a foot entered my field of vision, I hugged Xue Qing tightly and shouted!
Focus your mind and shout his name loudly!
“Ye Liusu!”
“…How do you know my name…”
Even if it wasn’t his ‘true name’, it should have some effect!
It’s impossible to completely control the opponent, Kaoru Tsukiyose already told me that.
However, if it’s just to temporarily restrict his actions, it should still be feasible…
I almost said ‘raise my hand’ as well.
But the first two sentences were enough because…
Ye Liusu, Ye Liusu trembled all over and stood frozen in place, his surprised gaze revealing his fluctuating inner state.
And then what’s next. Of course, attack!
The moment this thought arose, Xue Qing in my arms had already rushed out!
She instinctively seized this flaw, clenched the short knife in her hand, and stabbed Ye Liusu’s heart fiercely!
The knife rose, and blood gushed out like a pillar.
Ye Liusu’s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at his pierced and bleeding heart. He tried to cover it with his hand but couldn’t. His body could move, but only to retreat three or four steps before falling down with a thud.
…It succeeded.
…It succeeded!!!
I defeated him!
“That’s amazing! I didn’t even react, and you already charged over, Xue Qing!”
After holding the staggering Xue Qing and putting her on the ground, I knelt on one knee and said in admiration.
“Don’t move around, Xue Qing. I’ll bandage you first.”
I motioned for her to lie down so I could bandage the wound on her abdomen, but Xue Qing continued to speak.
“It’s nothing yet?”
“So small…”
BOKSA
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(SF Light Novel)
A voice came from behind!
He’s not dead yet!
“I’ll kill you!”
I picked up Xue Qing at the fastest speed,
But it was too late to dodge!
…I was careless!
I should have gone over and delivered a few more blows… That’s a murderer. Even if his heart was stabbed, he wouldn’t die on the spot…
But nothing happened.
I looked back in surprise… Perhaps I shouldn’t have, otherwise I wouldn’t have seen that scene.
Yuhui Bai had somehow rushed to the front and hugged my back.
The blade was merciless.
Without giving me any chance to react, it slashed down, cutting through clothes and skin, leaving a wound of unknown depth on her back.
Yuhui, who was facing me, frowned. Finally, she couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
It all sprayed onto my face, and then she leaned against my back. I turned and hugged her.
…
Seeing the line on her back turn red, my mind went blank.
Why did it turn…
I, who can’t lie, can’t even lie to myself. Although I don’t want to face reality, I still realized…
It’s blood…
Fresh blood flowed from Yuhui Bai’s back, seeping into the asphalt road.
My face was also covered in Yuhui’s blood, which flowed into my eyes, causing a stinging sensation, but I didn’t close my eyes.
“Hmm? Sacrificing yourself to block a sword? Such strong emotions… But the next one is you, kid!”
The voice of the instigator came from ahead. His eyes were filled with rage, and the title above his head was also stained red.
I gritted my teeth, my lips trembling. I hugged her tightly, covered her wound with my hand, and lowered my head.
I heard Xue Qing calling my name, it sounded very distant.
Then Xue Qing, who rushed to my side, swung his blade, forcing the man away from me, and then looked back at me and Yuhui in my arms.
The clanging of blades felt like something happening in another world, blurry and distant.
A sound escaped from my unnaturally opened mouth, a surge of emotion from the depths of my chest, affecting my throat, an uncontrollable feeling.
“Ah… ahhhhhh! (SF Light Novel)
It’s all… it’s all my fault!
If only I could be more… calm…
Damn it… I hugged Yuhui tightly in my arms, feeling like tears were about to stream down my face.
The strength in my hand unconsciously increased, but instead, it squeezed the tears that had gathered in my eyes out.
I closed my eyes tightly, intending to hold back tears. “It’s not suitable for you, Juncheng…”
“A man doesn’t shed tears easily.” Just as I thought this, a cold hand touched my cheek, wiping away the tears I had just shed.
A faint voice entered my ear. I looked at the person in my arms with surprised eyes.
I quickly opened my eyes and said,
“Yuhui?!”
“Please don’t… I’m a bit dizzy. It’s really good!”
“Ah, sorry, sorry. You’re still awake, a girl. How can you be so strong!”
She hasn’t lost consciousness?! As a full…
No, now is not the time to complain.
“That’s great! I thought you would bleed and faint… Can you bandage my wound?”
“…If this continues, I will…” She managed to utter this sentence.
“Wait! I’ll bandage you right away!” I almost violently tore off her clothes and bra, then used my short knife to tear her clothes into two pieces. I used one piece to wrap the wound, pulling it up over her shoulder to her back and tying a knot.
“Hold on! Yuhui! You’ll be fine soon… This is for me… I should…
“…Ugh, you don’t need to blame yourself too much. You’re worrying about my feelings…”
She smiled weakly and weakly held my hand, saying, “You’re an idiot!”
“She is, and so are you. You are worrying about our feelings…”
She smiled weakly and weakly held my hand, saying, “You are an idiot!”
“Please rest assured… I’ve already used my inner energy to stop the bleeding… It won’t be a problem for a while.–Cough, ptoo…”
“Don’t talk anymore! You’re still spitting up blood! Why are you still pretending to be strong!”
I carefully moved her to the side of the street, holding her waist with one hand.
I held Yuhui with one hand and hugged her… It’s been a long time…
“This feeling of slowly drifting away! You must stay awake!”
“Huh? What nonsense are you talking about! Don’t fall asleep!”
What’s good about being injured and feeling like this! You don’t need to sleep anymore. I want to spend more time by your side…
“Of course, it’s not easy… dying in your arms… Thinking about it now… it was also an incomparably happy thing…”
“I remember that time… That’s why I… But, I’m so sleepy…”
…I don’t want to die yet either.
“Don’t sleep!” However, Yuhui Bai closed her eyes.
Even though I shouted, the wound was too deep!
No, the bleeding won’t stop. If only I had bandages, or something to treat it…
If there was a first-aid kit, even just…
Treatment… Got it!
Right, what’s the situation now? Xue Qing and Ye Liusu were both seriously injured, swaying unsteadily. In the end, the contest was not about skill, nor strength, but perseverance.
I have to create an opportunity for Xue Qing! Perhaps it was instinct, or a natural bodily movement, but I don’t know what thought process I had when I pulled the rope-like object from my pocket and threw it while shouting.
“Xue Qing! Close your eyes!” The flame ignited once more. Ye Liusu’s eyes were momentarily blinded by the sudden burst of fire, and he shielded his eyes with his hand.
“Listen to this… What is this—” He immediately moved away from me, looking unwilling to approach. It must also be effective against Ye Liusu! The flame extinguished with a bang.
The magatama fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Ye Liusu was still covering his eyes, flailing wildly, and slashed off the opponent’s weapon along with his wrist!
Xue Qing naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity. He stepped forward, accelerated, and thrust the blade into Ye Liusu’s abdomen!
The blade moved through the air, drawing a bloody arc through his internal organs, which fell to the ground before his body. Ye Liusu’s expression became completely stunned. Drip, drip, from his open abdomen…
And then, he knelt down, and his title disappeared, he finally died for good!
