That was humanity's darkest moment. The fall of the Seventh Hero, the loss of millions of soldiers, the fall of the Kalis Empire, and the Demon Army broke through humanity's defenses like a hot knife through butter.
An unprecedented wave of refugees appeared, and the mass exodus reduced the population of some small countries by half. The king even ordered the army to stop them. Riots broke out, despair spread, and all sorts of strange religions appeared. The cries of children and the cawing of crows could be heard everywhere.
The enemy had yet to arrive, but casualties had already begun to occur.
At this time, in a small country near the Kalis Empire, two strange travelers were traveling against the flow. They were a man and a woman. The man's appearance was very ordinary, the kind that could be seen everywhere. The woman, however, left a deep impression. She had snow-white hair, wore black boots, and had a moving face. But she was still very young.
They didn't seem to know each other, and the two didn't say a word along the way.
Passersby would turn their heads at the sight of the white-haired woman, and some young and strong men would whistle. If they were in groups of three or five, they would brazenly block the two's path.
"Miss, you deserve a better partner."
These were the words Reina had heard the most. Her cold gaze didn't make them cower, so she could only let them taste her fist.
She didn't know if this shapeshifter called Reed was doing it on purpose, but he always took Reina along with him.
"If you want to hide your tracks, the best way isn't to hide in the mountains, but among the crowd. But it seems you haven't learned. Many people in this world are looking for you. You're like a lamp in the dark, attracting all sorts of insects. "
"Then you're one of them."
Reina coldly replied.
Reid smiled and said, "Maybe."
That day, they arrived at a small town. Reed couldn't fly, especially in crowded places, so they usually walked. There were all sorts of rumors in the crowd, and from them, Reina learned that the Seventh Hero had died. He had been killed by the Great Demon King of Wusen.
This shocked her greatly. Weren't they the same person? Could it be that Booth had lied to her?
But then she heard a lot of unbelievable rumors, so much so that she began to doubt the authenticity of this matter.
When they arrived at the town, it was already dusk. Although Reina insisted on continuing the march, the shapeshifting monster seemed to be exhausted.
"Are you a monster? We walked all day and all night. No, I have to rest. I also want to return to that lord's side, but I don't want to lose my life. "
Reid said tiredly. It was dusk, and the town was very desolate. Garbage was everywhere, and when the wind blew, it would blow everywhere. There were very few pedestrians, and most of the people who stayed were old people.
As the two of them walked, Reina began to be vigilant. Although Reid had promised to take her to see her master, she was not sure if that was really the case. She had been deceived by too many people along the way. She could no longer trust others like she did in the beginning.
Reina stopped in her tracks. In this deserted street, she stared coldly at Reid's back. Reid also noticed something. He stopped and turned around to look at Reina.
"Tell me where he is. I'll go find him myself."
She did not want to trust anyone. The person she trusted the most now was herself.
Reid smiled, as if he was the only smart person in the world.
"Even if I tell you, you won't be able to find him. It's not easy to see him. Most people can't see him in their lifetime."
"I'm not an ordinary person."
I'm his disciple.
Reina said in her heart.
"So what? Do you know him? Look around. Would the master you know do such a thing? Oh, I forgot. You also lost your memory, didn't you? "
Reid's words made Reina speechless. She didn't want to admit it, but the other party already knew. Who leaked it? Could it be, Kate? She only told Kate.
Looking at Reina's gloomy face, Reid seemed to have guessed what she was thinking.
"Then I'll tell you. If you want to see him, you only have two choices. Either you come with me, or you stay on the battlefield. If you can survive from the thousands of soldiers and the terrifying Demon Generals, he might be able to see you."
Reina didn't say anything, but Reid knew that she had compromised.
The two of them came to a shabby inn. In front of the deserted shop, there was a sign that had been blown askew by the wind. Pale yellow lights, quaint stools, and flying insects that kept flying towards the lights. It was very quiet here.
"Welcome."
After the two of them entered, a man standing behind the counter said to them with a smile. His eyes were very small, like two slits. There was a smile on his face that did not match the scenery of the end of the world.
"Prepare two of the best rooms and the best food for us."
"Okay, coming right up."
Reina looked at the shop owner. It seemed that he was the only one left here. Everyone had left, and the shops on the street had closed. Why was he the only one who continued to run this shop?
It was too suspicious. Maybe he was Reid's accomplice.
"Hahaha, do you think he's like me, in disguise? Actually, he's a real human."
However, Reid, who was sitting there, laughed out loud.
Reina rolled her eyes at him, as if she didn't believe his words.
Ever since she saw him turn from a flesh insect into a human, she felt that anyone could become a monster.
Monster …
Reina looked at her right hand, not sure what she was thinking.
Perhaps because the kitchen was too close, they heard the sound of something being chopped. No, perhaps because Reina's heart was too sensitive.
They waited for a long time before the owner of the inn began to serve the dishes. Among them, a plate of red and appetizing fried meat attracted Reina's attention. She grabbed the other party, and the latter couldn't resist at all and was pressed onto the table.
"What kind of meat is this?"
Reina asked coldly.
The pain of the shop owner was all shown on his face. He twisted his face and said, "Cow, beef. A farmer nearby sells it."
She looked at the scene with interest and ate the food on the table.
"Why did everyone run away, but you stayed here?"
"I! I can't leave. Spare me, my lord. I'm just an ordinary person. "
He cried.
Reina's eyes were fierce, but at this moment, a scream came from the stairs.
"Ah!! Stop it! "
It was a woman's voice. Reina and Reid turned their heads and saw a woman lying on the ground. Her hair was disheveled, and the lower half of her body seemed to be unable to move. She was using her calloused arms to crawl toward them with difficulty.
"Lyssa! Go back, go back! I'm fine! "
The man shouted. Reina seemed to understand something. That was the man's wife …
She immediately pulled her hand back, and then showed an apologetic expression.
What's wrong with me?
She felt guilty, but she didn't apologize. She gritted her teeth and only felt upset.
The man hugged his wife and cried. Reina didn't dare to look at them. She stood up and fled the place.
"Hey! We haven't finished eating yet! "
"Go! Or I'll kill you right now! "
Reina turned back and shouted. Reid sighed and shook his head. Then he took the largest piece of meat, stood up, and swaggered out. At this moment, Reina, who was standing at the door, thought of something. She touched her bag and took out a bag with some money inside. She put it on the threshold.
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