The closer he gets the more amazed he is by Nightingale's beauty. Lin Yie can't help but think the devils in this world have gone down the wrong path.
Not only have they given up on their ugly appearances and transformed into beautiful girls but they have also become what you want to protect and help.
He feeds Nightingale the medication Shining gave him.
"Time to wake up, little devil." He whispers.
Her body visibly shakes, but she doesn't wake up immediately.
The alarm is still ringing in his ears and the system keeps asking him to leave.
Lin Yie turns to Shining, "Can you shut this thing down?"
Shining shakes her head, "I don't have the authority, but the ones that do will be here soon."
Lin Yie smiles helplessly. It is nigh impossible for him to approach Nightingale without being discovered. And he already knew before stepping inside that he would have no way out. Although Shining promised to keep Lin Yie in Rhodes Island, it is simply not realistic in his opinion.
It is not that he doesn't trust her but he knows he will lose his standing in Rhodes Island if he fails. Even if he manages to stay, it is meaningless.
It took him two years to find Rhodes Island but it only takes one day to be driven out.
He frowns but when he sees Nightingale slowly waking up, he sets those thoughts aside.
If he can't help this kid or prove his ability, what's the point of staying here?
He's looking for an answer not a shelter in this world.
Two years... Now, he is about to see the answer.
With that thought, he reaches his hand out to her slowly.
At the same time, he can hear footsteps coming down the corridor. In fewer than ten seconds, a team led by Nearl is here.
"Lin Yie!" Nearl stares at Lin Yie. Her golden pupils seem to emit flames, "Back away from her!"
There is also Rangers but he doesn't look as emotional as Nearl. When he sees Lin Yie, he asks Shining, "Shining, did you bring him here?"
Shining nods, "Yes, I did. I will bear the responsibilities."
"Shining!" Nearl clenches her teeth, "You are mad! Ansel and Orchid, come with me! We will make Nightingale sleep before she loses control."
Ansel and Orchid nod and follow Nearl.
But Shining stops them with her right hand on her sword.
Nearl looks at her with surprise, which is soon replaced with rage, "Shining, are you going to fight me?!"
Ansel and Orchid stop in their tracks.
Shining looks at Nearl, "Nearl, you know, I am tired of using my sword. If possible, I want to keep it inside its sheath, especially when facing you."
"Then, what are you doing right now?!"
"I have done too many wrongs and too many sins. Too many to count. If there is a chance to redeem myself, I will absolutely not let it go."
Nearl clenches her teeth, "Then, this is your biggest sin!"
Rangers holds Nearl back. He looks at Shining, "Shining, let's not get too excited. I admit there is something special about Lin Yie, and I think it is fine to give him a try but aren't you too hasty right now? We can discuss Nightingale's treatment when Dr Kal'tsit is back. We already talked about this. Before Dr Kal'tsit is back, we keep Nightingale in hibernation to reduce her pain..."
"She is my kin." Shining interrupts him, "I can feel her pain. When I brought her out of hell, I promised her I would end her suffering. I thought Rhodes Island was the answer, but I was wrong."
"We are trying our best to help her," Rangers says, "Dr Kal'tsit also provided her with the best treatment plan and the best environment."
"I know, and I am grateful for what Rhodes Island has done, but I know her pain more, the kind that tears at your soul every minute and every second." Shining says softly,
"I know. I know. That's why I decided not to keep her in her nightmares. That's why I brought Lin Yie here. I hope you all can give him a chance."
Nearl finds that incredible, "So you are handing Nightingale over to some vet! If he fails..."
"If he fails." Shining grips her sword, "Then, I will be the one ending her suffering."
When Shining says that, everyone freezes.
They are not stupid. They can see her determination.
Nearl realizes that Shining may be an air-headed girl, but she is fundamentally a... devil, and devils have their own methods when helping one another.
If desperation and nightmares cannot be cured.
Then, she will end them herself.
"This is madness." Nearl whispers, but her gaze gets sharper. She holds her shield up and takes a step forward, "I will stop you."
Just when the fight is about to start, Ansel's surprised voice breaks the silence.
"Nightingale... is waking up."
...
The white devil opens her eyes.
There are light green eyes. When Lin Yie sees them, he is reminded of the forests and a cat.
Originally, he was distracted by Nearl and Shining's conversation and he felt anxious, but when he sees those eyes, all the negative thoughts he had are now gone.
It is hard to imagine a devil having such clear eyes. He can see the reflection of his nervous self off her eyes.
When Nightingale and he look at each other, he frowns.
Nightingale doesn't seem to have what Shining described. Isn't her emotion fine? Although she hasn't spoken yet.
(Did my ability work?)
While he is thinking, Nightingale's lips move slightly."
"No..."
Lin Yie asks, "What..."
Nightingale suddenly holds her head and screams.
Lin Yie reaches out intuitively to comfort her, but the space around him feels twisted. Even the floor is breaking apart. Vines, one after another, push through the floor.
"What the f*ck is this?!" Lin Yie is shocked.
The vines grow at a visible rate, twisted and intertwined. In a moment, Nightingale is held within a wooden prison. Lin Yie tries to reach her, but the thorns on the vines puncture his hand, and blood gushes out.
...
"Is this what you wanted to see?!" Nearl yells, "Answer me, Shining!!!"