usatvline Chapter 141 Rinne's Story: "Innate Love"
Chapter 141 Rinne's Story: "Innate Love"
Chapter 141 Rinne's Story: "Innate Love"
"do not fight."
The jet-black spiritual armor faded from Ming's body, transforming into countless points of spiritual energy that were absorbed into his body.
He slowly raised his hands above his head, his eyes filled with uncertainty and sadness as he looked at Rinne before him, indicating that he had no intention of continuing the fight.
What's going on here?
Rinne paused slightly, her hand, which had been poised to launch an attack, stopped. She looked at Ming warily, her eyes full of suspicion.
“Miss Rinne, I mean no harm. How about we talk somewhere else?”
After a moment's thought, Rinne nodded. "Okay."
……………………Five minutes after the amusement park was being repaired~
Within a pale pink space composed of spiritual energy
In the center of the space, Ming and Rinne, who had removed her spirit attire, sat together at a table as white as snow.
The table, seemingly carved from the purest white jade, exudes a soft luster. On its surface sits a plate of cookies and two cups of freshly brewed, warm black tea, lending the space an air of understated elegance and tranquility.
"As you can see, Miss Rinne, everything I just did was due to the outburst of spiritual energy within me. I meant you no harm."
Ming took a sip of the black tea on the table and explained the whole story to Rinne, who was still a little confused.
"Is that so? Then don't you hate me? Forging your deceased lover, and because of the demands of 'Mother' when you were created, making you lose your memory and witness your lover's death again..."
"No, I wouldn't say I hate you. In fact, I'm quite grateful to you. Without you, I would probably still have that sliver of hope that what happened back then wouldn't have happened..."
Rinne looked at Ming with a slight surprise, "It's unexpected that you would think this way. I thought you would hate me or something."
He picked up his teacup and took another sip of black tea.
"That's it. If you don't believe me, you can use the power of [Paradise of Calamity] to probe into my mind and see what I'm thinking."
“There’s no need. I’ve already seen your memories. Although you took advantage of Shido, I don’t think you’re a good person. But you have a bottom line and you feel guilty, so I don’t dislike you.”
Upon hearing this, Ming nodded expressionlessly. "To gain your approval is a pleasant surprise." He put down his teacup, then frowned slightly and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
"Rinne, you should have seen my memories, right? So you should also know what this SSS code I learned means, right?"
As he spoke, Ming's eyes turned into a bright blue cross shape. Then, an ice crystal condensed the spiritual energy in the space and flew towards the space behind him.
With a crisp "clang," the ice crystal struck something hidden in space. An Asmodeus was blasted out, its face contorted with rage.
"You brat, how dare you hit me!" He glared at Ming angrily.
Ming turned to look at him, and the cross in his eyes told Asmodeus that this kid had already read the "God Eclipse Manual".
"I'll settle the score with you for what you did later. Will you merge with me yourself, or will I team up with Rinne to beat you until you willingly enter my body? The choice is yours."
Asmodeus's expression changed, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes, but he quickly recovered. "Oh dear~ isn't this the poor boy who gave his virginity to the girl of my imagination? How about it, do you like my help?"
Upon hearing this, Ming frowned even more deeply. After taking a bite of a biscuit, he exchanged a glance with Rinne, who was also displeased with the goat-headed man. Everything was understood without a word.
You enjoy watching others make a fool of themselves, huh? Fine, fine, you troublemaker... It's a good thing we're not in the same body now, otherwise it would be difficult to settle scores later...
Meanwhile, Asmodeus dodged left and right amidst a barrage of white light projectiles and constantly appearing ice pillars, all the while shouting:
"Don't be impulsive, let's talk this out!"
Ming and Rinne worked in perfect harmony, raining down ice pillars and light bullets on Asmodeus.
After both of them had vented their anger on the thing, Ming also touched Asmodeus's body.
Asmodeus's body then decomposed into countless spiritual energy particles, which were absorbed into his body, and Ming also felt that his control over the flames had returned to its peak.
I noticed this when I fought Rinne: my spiritual power was being absorbed involuntarily and then flowing towards Rinne.
At first, he thought the problem lay within Paradise. Only when he truly sensed the entrance to the extraction drawing drawing ever closer to himself did he summon the [Divine Eclipse Scroll] within his body. In that instant, as if struck by lightning, he finally understood the culprit behind this series of events.
Thinking about all this, Ming let out a long sigh, feeling the abundant spiritual energy within his body. Rinne looked at him and said:
"What are your plans for the future? If not, I don't really recommend that you stay in the paradise. Shido will spend the rest of his life with me."
Ming pondered for a moment, "I don't want to be in the original world right now, but you should first adjust your physical condition back to before you entered [Paradise]."
"Hey, why?"
Faced with Rinne's clear, questioning eyes, Ming felt a little embarrassed.
"Uh... cough cough, that's not important. I just did some things in the park that I would have done with my lover if I hadn't met Mio. Now I need to reset my physical condition."
Upon hearing this, Rinne showed a look of sudden realization. "I see. Then I'll reset it for you." As she spoke, she released a gentle spiritual light that enveloped Ming.
After the light faded, Ming felt his body return to the state it was in before entering the amusement park.
Thanks.
The two of them chatted for a while, as if they were real siblings...
“Speaking of which, Rinne, I’m curious how many times you’ve made this paradise cycle through?” Ming suddenly asked her seriously.
"Sigh! Since you know about reincarnation... well, you've probably lost count by now..."
Shido's date with Kurumi... Shido's date with Origami... Shido's date with Tohka... and his date with his own sister... Thinking back, Rinne felt a wave of weariness wash over her.
Looking at Rinne's tired expression, Mei knew how much she had sacrificed for Shido's happiness.
After considering whether helping Rinne confess her feelings ahead of schedule would affect his own plans, Ming nodded silently, then asked:
"So are you content with this? As a spirit who was born loving Shido, are you willing to always be a supporting character?"
"Too……"
Upon hearing Ming's question, she paused for a moment, but then quickly seemed relieved, smiling bitterly with tears in her eyes.
“I know that it is difficult to grow when one is immersed in happiness. Perhaps that is why my idea of happiness is imposed on you, and why it is exposed in the cycle of reincarnation.”
Ming nodded; he understood the thoughts and feelings of a girl in love.
"I was born from the spiritual power within the girls who surround Shido. I've been trying my best to act, constantly striving to become the most perfect version of myself in Shido's eyes..."
The girl's expression choked with emotion; she didn't know how to continue.
Upon hearing this, Ming's expression shifted, and he had already grasped the key point of his advice.
"Yes, you're acting. You're using this method to escape, aren't you? You're probably thinking, 'If I act for the rest of my life, then it's real,' right? But unfortunately, I can tell you that this method doesn't work for you..."
Ming raised his hand, and a pitch-black book appeared in his palm. As the pages turned, a series of case studies appeared before Rinne's eyes.
"Liu Bei could play the good guy for Shu Han for his whole life, and Uchiha Itachi could play the villain for Konoha for his whole life, but you, Sonogami Rinne, can't play the bystander for Shido for your whole life!"
"Why……"
"Because acting is just a play, and no matter how well it's performed, there will be an end to the performance. It's obvious, isn't it? He has already noticed what you've done. No matter how many times you try to erase his memories, he will recover them."
"Then tell me what I should do!"
"If you're interested, just talk to Shido. He won't deny it. Just ask him out openly and honestly. No need to act. Just show him your true self, and that'll be fine!"
Ming's words were like a heavy hammer blow, instantly waking Rinne from her confusion.
Her thoughts gradually came together, and as soon as she sketched Shido's extremely gentle face in her mind, she suddenly understood.
"Understood!"
Rinne's eyes were full of gratitude as she gazed solemnly at Ming.
"So, about the date..."
“We communicate using the paper of the [God's Eclipse], and today I will be your Ratatoskr and give you advice.”
Ming tore off a piece of paper from the Divine Eclipse manual and handed it to her.
"Ah... thank you!"
"No need to thank me. Just remember to return the [Whispering Scroll] that Asmodeus extracted from my body. Anyway, your ability to record the future shouldn't be of much use on paper, right?"
"okay."
...Ming will live alone in the amusement park again until next week~
Wednesday, June 28th, early morning at the entrance of Wuhe Residence.
"Get ready, Rinne, your war is about to begin!"
Ming, who was squatting on a high-rise building, said while holding a newly made telescope-shaped magic craft.
"Okay, I'm ready!"
[Current Paradise Time: Shido has completed all the Spirit side quests]