[One Piece] Inferior Star

Chapter 254

Fino held up Youxiang's little feet very carefully, not to mention a few clear marks from the unsuitable shoes, there were also places where the skin was worn out.He gently covered the injured foot with his other hand, and white light shone from his palm.

"It doesn't hurt anymore? Master?"

"um. Thank you."

Magic can heal in a flash.But it seems that you can't always rely on magic, so you still have to be careful in the future.Youxiang smiled at Fino, and she said, "Well, is Mr. Katakuri injured? Fino?"

"He's fine." It can be said that no treatment is needed at all.Fino said, "He's obviously suffered more mental damage than physical pain. And magic can't do anything about that."

"Hmm..." Magic is not omnipotent.Rather, it is more 'reasonable' and 'mediocre' than expected.Yuka looked at Katakuri who was lying asleep on the other side of the sofa, and said, "That's something we won't be able to solve for a while. Don't think about it yet!"

"That's right." Fino was very happy that Youxiang was thinking openly.He said, "Are you injured anywhere? Although... I am death. But I don't hate to use the power of healing."

"I'm fine, thank you Fino! Let's go back to the room first!" Will talking here disturb Katakuri?He looked... at least for now he seemed to be sleeping well.Youxiang said as she walked towards the room where she slept the night before, "But, did Fino's healing power also exist from the very beginning?"

"Yeah. Just like other demons. We have special magic since we were born...Although, I don't remember exactly when we were born. Since our creator left heaven, it's not just heaven that has fallen... ...and us." Fino lowered his eyes slightly, he said, "However, these powers do come from that design. Why did he give death the power to heal life?"

"Because he is a god, so it is difficult for us to know what he thinks." Youxiang replied, "I don't think Fino should care too much! Since Fino doesn't hate it, it's fine to use it! There's nothing wrong with it. Well, right?"

"Ah, you're right." Maybe, you really don't have to think so much.Fino returned to his smiling face, and said, "You seem to be tired. Do you want to rest?"

"Well... a little sleepy." This day is really tiring.As Youxiang spoke, she wanted to take off this uncomfortable wedding dress, but a person seemed to... the zipper at the back——

Fino raised his hand and unzipped the zipper.He has no other ideas.Although demons are no strangers to things between men and women, and some are even very keen on such matters, Fino is obviously not that keen.It's just that they don't pay much attention to the difference between men and women.After all, it is not difficult for a demon to change from male to female.

"Fee, Fino!"

"...?"

Fino didn't understand why Youxiang suddenly jumped away. Fortunately, before he could say anything, Rossi grabbed him: "You bastard... just avoid me for a while!! Don't worry, cabbage, let's go first!" Let's go. Call us when you're ready!"

"Hmm, um!" It's great to have Rosie here... I was really shocked just now! !Sometimes Fino is a little dull... In human affairs, it seems that Frey understands better.They really don't have much chance to contact humans, so don't care about these things.It is said that Phoebe seems to be the same as Frey, can't they give other people (demons) a good science!

Forget it, anyway, take off this wedding dress first...

When taking off the wedding dress, Youxiang felt as if a piece of iron had fallen from her body.The shoulders are stiff, the bride is really hard... Speaking of which, she is actually Xiaoxi's bride.Now it's Mr. Katakuri's bride again, is that okay?Although girls are more or less looking forward to such things, but it is really tiring to actually do it.

I'm so sleepy, let's sleep for a while no matter how much it is.

You Xiang almost fell asleep on the bed.Although this place can be regarded as an 'enemy camp', I don't know why but it feels reassuring.However, unlike the peaceful sleep in the past, this time Youxiang had a dream.Not the kind of dream that everyone has, but lucid dreaming.

She came to the dream world soberly.After the top battle, unless it was explained in advance with Frey and the others or in an unexpected situation, Youxiang would not come to the dream world soberly.She doesn't naturally have such dreams.Because it was too dangerous, and Frey and the others would obviously protect Youxiang.

"Frey? Rossi?"

In the white mist, Youxiang tried to call their names twice, but there was no response.She was a little scared, but she was not very nervous about the surprise.I always feel that there is a very, very gentle thing by my side, which can calm myself down.

However, right away, she heard a voice behind the mist, as if something huge was approaching, the dry and cracked ground began to tremble, and You Xiang seemed to see something through the mist... a huge monster.

It is roughly human-shaped and very tall. Although its figure is covered by the mist, you can still see the long silver-white scales covering its body, the horns on its head that look like bighorn sheep, and its neck. , The limbs are wrapped with silver chains, dragging on the ground to make a crisp sound.The crow circled around it, making harsh noises, it didn't notice Youxiang's side, it just walked away with steady steps——

"That's, arrogance."

"what?!"

When Youxiang heard a voice behind her, she immediately turned around and found that it was... a beautiful woman she had never seen before.She has long curly hair of light milk tea color, wears a warm yellow floor-length dress, has a soft and elegant face, with a calm and gentle expression.The whole person exudes a faint gleam, if you have to use one word to describe it, that word must be——

goddess.

That's right.If there is a goddess in this world, it must be her appearance.

"You, you are...?" Youxiang stammered for a while looking at this beautiful woman.No matter who sees the goddess, they will stutter.

"I am the law, the purification, the last line of defense... I am the temperance." The gentle spirit said, "The arrogant bride... I am here to find you."

"That...temperance...?" Youxiang was still a little surprised.She remembered that Frey said that demons are actually spirit bodies, but because they represent the vices of human beings, they were named "demons" by humans.If this spirit is temperance...is temperance a human 'vice'?Is she a demon too?

Youxiang said, "Are you a devil?"

"No. I'm just a spirit representing temperance. I'm just temperance, that's all."

Sure enough, it's not... Rebirth or omniscience can be regarded as neutral, so it's hard to judge.But no matter how you think about it, temperance should not represent the existence of 'evil'.

"Yes, is that so... Then what do you want from me, Miss Temperance?" Youxiang said hesitantly, "Do you want to go outside..."

"...The difference between us and demons is that we have no interest in the outside world. We don't have the desire to go outside, so we don't confuse humans, so we are harmless to humans." Temperance seems to be explaining.Her tone has always been soft, and although her expression has not changed much, it still gives people a gentle feeling.

"That is……"

"Because you are the bride of pride," said Temperance, "you are the bride of pride, and demons gather around you. Anger, fear, are the natural enemies of man. Men will destroy themselves with anger and others with fear. Omniscient, Death is an inevitable journey for human beings. People will fall into madness because of seeking knowledge, and will fall into silence because of death. Rebirth is the great sin of human beings, spanning life and death, and violating the laws and precepts of the Creator, which is the craziest pursuit of human beings—”

"And arrogance is the source of all of this. It is the evil of human beings and the evil of all things. It is because of arrogance that we are angry with dissatisfaction and fear the sudden end. It is because of arrogance that we allow ourselves to explore what we cannot Only when you set foot in the field will you challenge death and attempt to subvert the rules."

"And you, like the legendary 'magic box' of human beings, brought them into the world unsuspecting. I must come here, I must come to your side. I must do this."

So that's how it is... So that's what they are... This is the first time Youxiang heard the explanation about demons so clearly.So rebirth and omniscience are also demons, so it is.That's why arrogance is the strongest... Frey is a dish, how can such a small matter be explained clearly!Still the young lady is amazing!

But... Youxiang took half a step back and said, "Miss Temperance is here to... punish me?"

"...? Why?" Temperance showed a slightly confused expression.

"Because, because what Miss Temperance just meant...as if to stop Frey and the others from going outside..."

"I don't have that kind of plan. I am a completely independent individual with them, and there is no restrictive relationship." Restraining the denial of righteous words, he said, "I must come here because I must protect you. Protect human beings." , I have to do this."

"protect me?"

"I am Temperance. I must protect man from evil. From it. That is why I am born and I am," said Temperance. "I am the sole law of man against evil. Therefore I must Come to the arrogant bride and help her defend against all human evil. As long as the 'magic box' does not collapse, then the evil will not spread, and I must be the last line of defense."

What she probably meant was...because there were many demons gathered around her, her mental state was a bit worrying.And if she breaks down, the demons may also get out of control and harm the world, so she came here specially as a manifestation that can prevent her mental breakdown, to protect herself... right?

Youxiang roughly summed up the meaning of temperance, she said: "Thank you, Miss Temperance. You came to my side specially. But I think I'm okay now..."

"..." Not at all.That's what the restrained look said.She became a little harsher, "You can't refuse me."

"I, I didn't refuse—"

"Temperance will always be by your side."

"Really..." Miss Temperance is so good-looking when she is angry, it is really irresistible... But... Youxiang sighed, and she said, "But, Miss Temperance, I don't think Frey and the others will treat me What are you doing wrong?"

"You got it wrong." Temperance seemed to calm down again, she said, "I am not here to fight them. I am here to help you resist anger, fear, excessive pursuit of knowledge and the haze of death. I am here to let You get rid of the worship of rebirth, so that you will not ascend the tower of pride. I am temperance, I am not a sanction, I am only temperance."

"You mean...you came to me to keep my mood...calm. Let me stick to my original intention and ideal, keep moving forward, and finally find the last 'treasure' before you came to me?"

This time, after listening to Youxiang's words, Qian Qian smiled, that is the beauty that only a goddess deserves, and she said: "That's right. Youxiang. Arrogant bride. That's why I came here. I just want to guide you to The ultimate 'treasure'. Please believe me, never fear the consequences of human evil, because no matter what, temperance is always by your side."

This warm feeling... I see, it was because of restraint just now, so I didn't feel particularly flustered?Although I was a little scared in my heart, I was able to keep calm.Although she has desire, she can also hold reason at the same time.Don't lose your mind because of anger, don't lose your fighting spirit because of fear, let everything relax and achieve subtle coordination, this is... temperance?

"It's not easy to reach the end point you expect, Youxiang." Temperance still smiled, and she said, "But, I'm here to help you."

"Thank you, Miss Temperance." It felt so reassuring.This kind of warm and gentle protection...does it radiate your own inner strength?You Xiang put her hands on her chest, there was something warm there now.She also smiled and said, "I seem to be more confident now."

"...Fortunately, it's you. The candidate for the bride." Temperance said softly, "If it were someone else, would they be able to bear everything as resolutely as you? Eternity is a terrifying existence for everything. Let alone Human beings. Temperance does not know... human affairs. Therefore, it is not qualified to affirm or deny your decision. It can only be here to protect you forever."

"But Miss Temperance also guards the others, right? Everyone?"

"Yes. Because that's what I was born for. As long as people don't reject me, as long as people call me, I'll be there for them. Temperance will be there for them."

"So handsome, just like a goddess!"

"I'm not a god, and I can't become a god... I was born because of man, and I am the existence of all human restraint and laws. If there is no man, no law, no law, no reason. Then I will disappear too, like all other spirits."

Frey they seem to be too.If there is no person or creature, it will disappear...but the dream world seems to connect more than one world.It is almost impossible to destroy 'all worlds'.Probably only the Creator himself can do it.That is why they are eternal, and that is why they sneer at life and death.

"Although I don't know much about Lord Shenming, I think it's not a bad thing to have Frey by my side. Of course, Miss Temperance also made me feel at ease." Youxiang said, "Miss Temperance came here to tell me."

"...I'm always by your side." Even when you don't realize it, even when everyone doesn't realize it, I'm always there.around anyone.Temperance paused, and she said, "It's enough, Youxiang. It takes a lot of physical strength for human beings to stay awake here. You should enter the real dream of human beings, not this old heaven."

"Hmm..." That's right, if you stay awake for too long, it will shorten the time you really sleep, and you will be very tired, as if you haven't slept.Youxiang nodded, and she said, "By the way, Miss Temperance. Just now that...big one...you said he was...arrogant? Could he be Xiaoxi?"

"Yes. He's haughty as he is. No, perhaps with reservations. He's in chains. He doesn't want you to see him like that."

"Well... I know. He said it." Said that he himself looks very ugly... what.It's not ugly, Xiaoxi, in fact, you don't have to mind that much.Youxiang slightly lowered her eyes and showed a wry smile. She said, "It seems that because I liked beautiful things when I was young, everyone thought I would care about my appearance!"

"Maybe they just want to be more lovable to you. Want to be something special to you. Not a camaraderie like normal other people, but a desire for... something deeper, something rarer," Temperance said It seems that something has been decided, "Then each of them also needs temperance. Temperance will also be by their side."

"...?" Although I don't understand it very well, it doesn't seem to be something malicious, so it's fine.Youxiang said, "Then I'll leave before he finds out! But speaking of it, what is Xiaoxi doing here in her original form? Patrol?"

"...Didn't they tell you?" It turned out that the bride didn't know.Or, did you not realize the seriousness?Temperance paused for a while, and she said, "He is fighting for you. He is using his more evil power to expel all the malice that tries to get close to you. Although it runs counter to my existence, I do not deny that this is also a kind of protection. "

They are protecting themselves... By the way, Frey and the others, Rossi and the others seem to be working hard to protect themselves when they are asleep.Although they don't say it, they can actually feel it more or less.After all, there are more beautiful dreams and peaceful dreams, and I have never had a nightmare again.thank you all.

Youxiang smiled, and she said, "I don't think it's too difficult to find the last treasure, Miss Temperance."

Yeah.Even knowing this, you still... Even seeing that horrible and ugly appearance, you can still smile like this.You might really, really be the best candidate for a bride.Temperance also laughed:

"I also make the most sincere wish for you, You Xiang. I hope you can finally get what you want. Temperance will always be here to protect you."

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The author has something to say:

Temperance is not a sanction, it is more like a kind of strength in people's hearts.It is people's own ability, so she must not be able to fight.To use a metaphor, she is the assistant in the battle, clearing all the buffs on the soldiers who charge into the battle, so that they can return to the most calm state.

As for why she suddenly appeared... of course it was because——

The story behind it! !