[One Piece] Inferior Star

Chapter 409

"Mr. Luo and Rossi should also be careful~~" The two of them must be fine.Youxiang waved to them, and as soon as Rossi left, she could hear some strange sounds.It would be a lie to say that I am not afraid, after all, this place of Wano Country is at odds with myself.So she called Fino immediately: "Fino? Can you come out for a while?"

"Master..." Fino also appeared immediately, and as soon as he appeared, the strange voice became much quieter.He looked at Youxiang worriedly, then hesitantly approached, raised his hand and patted Youxiang on the shoulder.Youxiang felt as if something had been slapped off her shoulder, and the strange sound disappeared.

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"...As soon as the protective shield of rebirth disappears, some things will rush in." Fino explained a little bit, and he said, "Although...it is the same for ordinary people, it doesn't affect much. But because the master They are more sensitive, so you can feel them, right?"

"I can hear a little sound..."

"Really. It's okay, don't be afraid. As long as they are not afraid, they can't hurt anyone." Fino moved closer to Youxiang, and he said, "I will protect you too, Master."

"Hmm...ghosts, or something, are they actually by our side all the time?"

"No. Normally, human souls cannot stay in this world or in dreams. It is an extremely special situation like before rebirth. Many ghosts in human rumors are actually demons who came out of dreams. The ghost itself has They have been invaded, so most of them don’t recognize their relatives.” Fino shook his head, he said, “Those are very special cases, in fact, they are not common in the human world.”

"but I……"

"Ah. Masters and some gifted beings can affect the barrier and perceive these things more easily. Sometimes even hear or feel things on the other side where the barrier is weak. People are afraid that this will make those Things brought over, that's why these talents are called 'curses'."

Fino explained, "However... it's just a torture. A... misfortune. It's no one's fault. It's okay, they won't hurt you now, master, because I'm here."

I see.Fino looked very... worried?or sad?Youxiang could feel a little bit of his emotions.He was clearly smiling before... that's right!Youxiang suddenly remembered something: "By the way, Fino! You helped heal Ace before! I forgot...do you need anything as a sacrifice?"

"..." As soon as this was mentioned, Fino looked surprised and embarrassed, and even became more sad.He took half a step back, and looked away from Youxiang, "No...it's nothing. Master. There is no need for anything special about that."

"Fino?" But that's not what you said, huh?But the devil can't lie... What's going on?Youxiang moved closer to him and said, "It's okay to tell me what you want!"

"It's dangerous to say such things to me, You Xiang."

Fino still didn't look at Youxiang. After he said something in a low voice, he said a little discouraged: "I...I can't say it. Master. I don't want to say it."

"Why!"

"If I say that, you will hate me. I don't want to become like that." Fino seriously emphasized, "It's not just because of the contract, you are a very special existence to me, so I... I think Let you like me instead of hating me."

It's embarrassing to say that all of a sudden!Youxiang's face was a little red, she held her own face and said, "I, I won't hate Fino! Tell me, please? Fino is not happy like this...I like Fino's smiling face better ?”

"Is that so..." I am clearly a demon of death, wouldn't it be scary to see me laugh?Fino was a little troubled, he said, "I see... Actually, when I was treating Ace... the sacrifice I wanted was 'I hope you can forgive me'."

"Hey?" What do you mean?

"I hope you can forgive me... Forgive me for what I have done since I met you. It made you so scared, so desperate, and almost fell into the abyss from which you could no longer escape. At the beginning, I was in your eyes Just like a monster? Now... now."

You also said that you don't want to be a monster and use our power.I know, I know, because I'm a demon, and I know more than anything else what demons can do.Indeed, once humans start abusing it, they are not far from becoming demons too.

I know you are not that kind of person, and I don't want you to become that kind of person, but this is so contradictory to me.If I'm not a devil, I'm afraid I'm far away from you now, because this is the real way to protect you, but I am.I am death, I am eternity, I am the end of all and the beginning of all—

I am a devil.Probably the scariest kind.I'm so greedy, I want to stay here, I don't want to leave, even though I know I'll be the source of your pain.So, I want you to forgive me.

Yet the thought disgusts me.

"In exchange for something like this, you're going to hate me even more." Yeah, how could I do that?So what's the difference between threatening...?Fino said, "So I couldn't say it. Sorry, Youxiang. I... I'm an excessive demon. You hate me, and you are right to be afraid of me."

"Finuo was worried about this..." Maybe there was also a reason for his collapse because of the captain.At that time, what I said could easily misunderstand him, and it was my fault that I couldn't explain it properly afterwards.Although Fino is a demon, demons also have feelings.Youxiang thought about it, and she took out a lollipop from her small bag: "Fino, here you are."

"This is...?" Fino took the lollipop in surprise, and Youxiang continued, "This is the sacrifice you gave to heal Ace."

"Hmm, um..." They all said that they didn't need anything.But that's fine too... As soon as Fino answered, Youxiang immediately went over to hug him: "Okay! Then Fino is not asking me now, I am doing it voluntarily! I forgive you! Fino .The past...the terrible and hopeless things in the past are over. I forgive Fino now."

"Scent? But I..."

"It's okay! It's okay, Fino. Forgiving someone doesn't need to be exchanged. People can do it when they want." Youxiang patted his head and said, "It's not Fino's fault either. I I know, everyone is just being themselves. Because they are demons, it is inevitable to be feared by others. Before, we didn't get along very well!"

"..." Can that be described as 'not very good'?You hug your head and cry on the edge of the bed every night... If it wasn't because of Ace and the others...

"But! It's different now. It's all different! Fino!"

"...Exchange with me." Please, exchange something with me.Because it's just... just too heavy.My lifeless form of existence cannot take on such a heavy load.My chest is already hurting.Fino carefully embraced Youxiang, and he said, "Exchange something with me, and let me make a promise for you too. Youxiang. Please."

"Well~~ If it is necessary..." Youxiang thought for a while, and she said, "Then Fino promises to let me be self-willed forever!"

"Although I don't quite understand what it means to be willful, but... just indulge you. I understand."

"—Don't understand! You're making fun of me!! Don't indulge me, Fino!!"

"...? I don't quite understand, Youxiang. Specifically, what should I do?"

"You actually asked me how to do it! Specifically...um~~~ When I said to carry me, carry me!"

"Is that all right?"

"Ok!"

"I see. You could have brought more...no. Nothing. I think it's...enough for me." It was heavy enough, too, to be an exchange.That's fine.Although there is still a little pain, the pain is not very annoying.

"The anger has always been handled with ease. I thought it should be easy for us. But it looks like I was wrong," Fino said.

"Frey is not very calm~~" He is arrogant!Proud!You Xiang said, "But it's okay! We have plenty of time, right?"

"Ah." While a heart-wrenching answer, it wasn't all bad for us.Fino finally smiled again and said, "I'll try to learn as fast as I can."

That's it.Fino became smiling again.Youxiang also laughed, and she said, "Let's save the captain, Luffy, and Sabo next! Fino!"

"Hmm. I see." This should have been the original plan.Fino said, "However, there is no rush at this moment, Youxiang. You should take a break first. Ace too. Although he was healed by me, magic is not omnipotent. The consumed physical strength cannot be replenished with magic." Oh."

"What Fino means is that I should go to sleep now." Hmm... When it comes to sleep, I'm a little sleepy.Youxiang yawned, and she said, "But, I still want to play with grandpa! Grandpa finally turned back from a kitten! I heard from Matthew that he fought people again... Fino also helped me heal How about grandpa?"

"His body is much healthier than expected." Fino said, "You don't have to worry about him too much, Youxiang."

"I'm relieved when Fino says that." After all, it's Fino.Youxiang took Fino's hand as she spoke, "Then let's go find a gift for grandpa first! I wonder if we can find flowers!"

"This place should..."

"Okay! If Fino goes with me, we will definitely find it! Although Mr. Kira told me not to run around, but with Fino accompanying me, there will be no problem!"

"Youxiang, let me confirm. You are being willful... right?"

"That's right!"

"...It seems that I can't stop you. Even if I should stop you." So, I actually agreed to such a thing!Only then did Fino realize how big a 'mistake' he had made, and he said, "Please call Pride out... No. He won't stop you either. Fear and omniscience too... We're done."

"Don't make it so tragic, Fino! What else can happen in this wasteland besides a few wild beasts? Are you right?" You Xiang gave Fino a thumbs up, "Even if Hawkins came to catch me , you can deal with him too, right?"

"You Xiang, it's not like this when you're usually with anger."

"Because he always took care of me like a mother. Now he is finally gone..." Youxiang's eyes began to sparkle, "Mr. Kira is not here! Mr. Luo is not here either! Ace is sleeping, grandpa was killed by Mal Mr. Co has taken it! Matthew is busy! So—let's go play! Fino~~~"

This child is afraid to be suffocated.How do you usually take care of her?

Fino couldn't bear to say no.He had no choice but to say: "I, I know. Let's go then. But you don't want to - hey disappeared?? Wait! Is there any fragrance?!!"

"I think I saw a puppy over there!!"

"Are you sure that's not Zed?? Youxiang! Wait for me!! How did you run so fast...Youxiang!!"

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The author has something to say:

Matthew: Miss Youxiang, I am actually watching you with a satellite.

Kira: It's almost time. It's time to go out and catch Sahuaner's little rabbit.

You Xiang: Grandpa! !

Grandpa: Let her play!Let her play, you bastards! !Be careful I cut you! !

Marko: Seeing that each of them is so energetic, shouldn't I be relieved?

Ace: ZZZzzzz...