- The Poison Fairy by the Tombstone glared maliciously at the shadow made of black mist, her eyes shimmering with a dangerous light.
Her attention was entirely focused on the Shadow Fairy.
She was indifferent to Tao Yao, Hiyakura, and the Forget-Me-Not nearby.
Her eerie green pupils narrowed slightly, resembling a predator preparing to pounce.
The Shadow Fairy noticed the Poison Fairy's gaze, still wearing that unsettling smile.
She gracefully floated in front of the Poison Fairy, her voice containing a hint of mockery:
"Oh dear, my little green green, why are you looking at me like that? Are you attracted to me and wanting to become a part of me?"
The Shadow Fairy chuckled lightly, a sickly gleam in her eyes, "Or perhaps... you wish to strike at me right here?"
The Poison Fairy was greatly annoyed by the Shadow Fairy's harassment.
When the other approached, it was a subconscious move to push her away.
However, the Shadow Fairy didn't care; her voice suddenly turned deep and seductive:
"My little green green, your power and abilities truly embody humanity's disaster, but don't forget, I am just a shadow. You are... helpless against me."
The Shadow Fairy slowly drew closer to the Poison Fairy, her voice tinged with obsession:
"So... why not obediently join me?"
"Merge into my shadow, become part of me. Together we can rule this world, making all living beings submit at our feet."
She extended a hand made of black mist, gently caressing the Poison Fairy's cheek.
"You know? Ever since I first saw you, I have been deeply drawn to you."
"Your strength, your beauty, and that captivating toxicity... my dear Poison Fairy, quickly accept my invitation and become part of me!"
Upon hearing this, the fire of rage in the Poison Fairy's eyes nearly erupted.
She violently shook off the Shadow Fairy's hand, her voice filled with anger and disgust:
"You lunatic! Who wants to be part of you?!"
Her hands clenched into fists, the purple-green mist around her started to churn violently.
The Poison Fairy's voice became low and dangerous:
"Since you desire my power so much... then let's see what you can handle!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a terrifying energy burst forth from the Poison Fairy's body.
Countless threads of green, as fine as spider silk, shot out from her fingertips, spreading like living creatures in every direction.
These threads emitted an eerie glow.
Wherever they reached, the air was filled with a repugnant stench.
The green threads expanded at an astonishing speed, quickly covering the entire room.
They wove together in the air to form a massive net that completely ensnared the Shadow Fairy.
Each thread flickered with a weak purple light, appearing both beautiful and deadly.
Upon seeing this, the Shadow Fairy was not afraid but instead displayed even more excitement.
Her laughter echoed in the room: "Awesome! This is exactly the power I have long desired! Come now, my dear little green green, let me savor your deliciousness!"
However, the Poison Fairy's attack was not directed solely at the Shadow Fairy.
Those green threads began to expand outward, quickly reaching the locations of Tao Yao, Hiyakura, and the Forget-Me-Not.
The green toxic mist started to fill the room, saturating the air with a pungent odor.
Hiyakura tightly held the still-dazed Forget-Me-Not, her face expressing terror.
The green threads drew closer to them, as though ready to engulf them in the next moment.
Just at this critical moment, Tao Yao quickly reacted.
She pressed her hands together, and a pink light burst forth from her body.
Countless peach petals swirled through the air, rapidly forming a translucent shield around Hiyakura and the Forget-Me-Not.
The green threads collided with the peach blossom shield, producing a sizzling sound, but could not penetrate it.
Sweat beaded on Tao Yao's forehead, clearly indicating that maintaining this shield required a massive amount of energy.
"Hiyakura, quickly take the Forget-Me-Not and leave here!"
Tao Yao shouted, urgency evident in her voice.
Hiyakura nodded, picked up the Forget-Me-Not, and rushed towards the door.
The peach blossom shield acted like a giant bubble, enveloping them as they moved.
Meanwhile, the battle in the center of the room intensified.
The Poison Fairy continuously unleashed more green threads, trying to capture the Shadow Fairy.
However, the Shadow Fairy's body seemed truly to be only a shadow, as those threads passed through her each time without causing her any harm.
The Shadow Fairy nimbly darted through the air, constantly dodging the Poison Fairy's attacks.
Her laughter was filled with mockery:
"Hahaha! Is that all you've got, my dear little green green? Your poison doesn't work on me!"
The Poison Fairy was thoroughly enraged.
She forcefully pushed her hands forward, unleashing an even more powerful wave of green energy from her body.
The entire room began to shake violently, and countless cracks appeared on the walls.
The green threads grew thicker, thrashing in the air like wild vines.
Furniture in the room started to corrode.
The wooden tables and chairs instantly turned to dust upon contact with the green threads.
Large depressions appeared in the floor, as if corroded by strong acid.
However, no matter how frantically the Poison Fairy attacked, the Shadow Fairy always maintained that unsettling smile.
She spun gracefully in the air, resembling a waltz.
"Why can't you understand, my dear little green green?"
The Shadow Fairy's voice brimmed with delight, "I am your nemesis! No matter how powerful your poison is, you couldn't touch me even a fraction."
Suddenly she stopped and locked eyes with the Poison Fairy: "But I can easily touch you."
Saying this, the Shadow Fairy's body transformed into countless black tendrils that surged towards the Poison Fairy.
Those tendrils pierced through the defense of the green threads, wrapping directly around the Poison Fairy.
The Poison Fairy tried to struggle, but the black tendrils only tightened their grip.
The Shadow Fairy's laughter echoed in the room:
"Give up struggling, my little green green. You will eventually become part of me..."
The battle between the Poison Fairy and the Shadow Fairy grew ever fiercer, filling the entire space with their powers.
Green toxic mist and black shadows intertwined in the air, creating a chilling scene.
The walls of the room began to shake violently, cracks spider-webbing out, and debris continuously fell from the ceiling.
This chaos was not confined to the indoors.
With the clash of the two fairies' powers, the entire snowy field slipped into a state of madness.
In the distance, the Disaster Beasts began to riot, roaring and tearing at each other, as if they had lost their minds.
It seemed to be influenced by the two different fairies.
The originally conflict-free Disaster Beasts suddenly divided into two factions.
They began to slaughter each other, staining the pure white snow red with blood.
An indescribable frenzy filled the air, even plants began to grow wildly, with vines writhing on the ground as though alive.
The entire world seemed to have plunged into a chaotic revelry.
In this turmoil, Hiyakura clutched the Forget-Me-Not tightly, desperately searching for a way to escape.
The fairies had caused immense chaos.
Causing the entire building to slowly collapse.
And in that process, they had unknowingly lost track of Tao Yao.
All around were crumbling buildings and frenzied Disaster Beasts.
This was the first time Hiyakura truly felt the disaster caused by the collision of fairies; this destructive force far exceeded her imagination.
She had previously had no deep understanding of fairies.
All her understanding relied on herself as a reference.
But now, after encountering other fairies, she deeply felt her own insignificance.
Just then, Shiro's voice suddenly sounded in Hiyakura's ear:
"How terrifying... the mutual devouring among fairies can lead to the destruction of human civilization. What Miss Tao Yao experienced in the past civilization was truly a harrowing situation..."
Hiyakura could not help but shudder.
She held the Forget-Me-Not tightly, constantly searching for Tao Yao's whereabouts.
They navigated through collapsed buildings, avoiding the crazy Disaster Beasts.
Finally, among a pile of ruins, she saw a familiar pink figure.
Tao Yao was quietly standing on a pile of Disaster Beast corpses, surrounded by a faint pink aura, seemingly out of place in this chaos.
Seeing this scene, the Forget-Me-Not immediately broke free from Hiyakura's embrace and rushed toward Tao Yao.
"Sister Tao Yao, are you alright?"
The Forget-Me-Not anxiously asked, her eyes filled with concern.
Tao Yao turned around, revealing a gentle smile on her face.
She gently rubbed the Forget-Me-Not's head and softly said:
"I'm fine, Little Forget-Me-Not. How about you? Are you hurt?"
The Forget-Me-Not shook her head, then glanced around, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes.
She asked again, "Sister Tao Yao, where's my mother? Did you see her just now?"
Hearing this question, Tao Yao's expression suddenly became somewhat complicated.
She paused for a moment, then squatted down to meet the Forget-Me-Not's gaze.
Tao Yao's voice turned gentle, with a hint of hesitation: "Little Forget-Me-Not, let's discuss something... in the future... can I be your mother? I promise I'll take good care of you…"
The Forget-Me-Not froze upon hearing this.
Though still young, she wasn't foolish.
On the contrary, she was always very clever.
She immediately sensed the hidden meaning behind Tao Yao's words, but she still couldn't believe it, unwilling to accept it.
"Where is my mother?!"
The Forget-Me-Not suddenly shouted, her voice trembling with fear.
Tao Yao took a deep breath and gently held the Forget-Me-Not's hand.
In a very soft voice, she said:
"Come with me."
Tao Yao led the Forget-Me-Not's hand, moving forward with Hiyakura.
They stepped over one Disaster Beast corpse after another, the air filled with the smell of blood and decay.
The Forget-Me-Not's heart raced faster and faster, a bad premonition spreading within her.
Finally, among a pile of ruins, the Forget-Me-Not saw a familiar figure.
Her mother was quietly leaning against a massive Disaster Beast carcass, eyes tightly closed, motionless.
The Forget-Me-Not suddenly broke free from Tao Yao's hand and stumbled forward.
She rushed to her mother's side, her small hand gently touching her mother's cheek.
"I'm sorry, the Poison Fairy had already left her, but when I arrived, it was too late. If only I had been a bit faster…" Tao Yao's tone held regret and self-blame, taking the responsibility upon herself.
"Mother... Mother..."
The Forget-Me-Not softly called, hoping to feel her mother's familiar warmth.
However, all that awaited her was the biting cold.
Her mother's body was terrifyingly cold, devoid of any hint of life.
The Forget-Me-Not's tears flowed uncontrollably.
She tightly embraced her mother's body, as if that would wake her up.
She recalled her mother's gentle smile, soft caresses, and those warm words that would never ring out again.
"Mother... please wake up... don't leave me..."
The Forget-Me-Not's voice was choked with tears.
Her small hands clutched tightly at her mother's clothing, as if that was her only support.
Tao Yao and Hiyakura stood by, silently watching this heartbreaking scene.
A hint of sadness flickered in Tao Yao's eyes; she wanted to comfort the Forget-Me-Not but didn't know how to begin.
The Forget-Me-Not continued to call for her mother, hoping for a miracle to happen.
Yet, no matter how she called, or how she cried, her mother showed no response.
Gradually, the Forget-Me-Not's cries became fainter, and she quietly nestled in her mother's embrace, as if that would allow her to be with her mother forever.
The world around remained chaotic.
But for the Forget-Me-Not, everything had lost its meaning.
Her entire world collapsed at this moment.
...
Raindrops pattered down, as if the sky itself was weeping for this sorrowful scene.
Tao Yao and Hiyakura carefully lifted the Forget-Me-Not's mother, choosing a secluded place to lay her to rest.
They dug into the damp earth, each shovel full carrying silent grief.
Once everything was ready, they gently placed the Forget-Me-Not's mother into the ground.
Tao Yao picked a pink peach blossom and laid it softly on the deceased's chest, as if paying a final tribute to life.
Hiyakura gathered wildflowers blooming around and scattered them over the mother, like laying a flower path leading to heaven.
Together they filled the grave, piling up a small mound of earth on the damp soil.
Tao Yao found a flat stone and etched the epitaph with her power:
"Here rests the mother of the Forget-Me-Not
A soul as pure as a flower, a mother as resilient as a vine
Your love will remain eternal, just like the Forget-Me-Not"
...
After finishing the epitaph, Tao Yao quietly stepped aside.
The Forget-Me-Not fell before the tombstone, her tiny body trembling from sobs.
Her tears dripped onto the newly erected tombstone, like dewdrops hanging on flower petals.
She used her tender little hands to caress the stone engraved with her mother's name, as if doing so would allow her to touch her mother's warmth.
"Mother... Mother..."
The Forget-Me-Not whispered, her voice filled with helplessness and sorrow.
Her crying in the rain sounded particularly desolate, as if the entire world mourned for her.
Tao Yao and Hiyakura stood not far away, silently watching this heart-wrenching scene.
The rain soaked their clothes, but they seemed oblivious.
A mix of emotions flashed in Tao Yao's eyes.
She softly said to Hiyakura, her voice low enough for only the two of them to hear:
"There are some things you might be able to guess. And whatever you think, I hope you keep it to yourself. Little Forget-Me-Not... cannot bear the blow of the truth."
Hiyakura was stunned upon hearing this.
She suddenly thought.
During the chaos, Tao Yao had gotten lost.
What had happened during that time?
However, Tao Yao did not explain much.
Instead, she gently stepped forward and placed her hand on the Forget-Me-Not's shoulder.
She softly said: "Little Forget-Me-Not, we should go now. It's dangerous here, we can't stay any longer."
The Forget-Me-Not looked up at Tao Yao, her tear-filled eyes searching her face. Her voice was soft, almost inaudible: "Sister Tao Yao... I don't want to leave Mother..."
Tao Yao squatted down, gently wiping the tears from the Forget-Me-Not's face. Her voice was filled with warmth and determination:
"I know you're very sad, Little Forget-Me-Not. But your mother would want you to live well. We must leave here now, or we will both be in danger."
The Forget-Me-Not glanced at the tombstone and then at Tao Yao.
She knew Tao Yao was right.
But leaving her mother was too painful for her.
In the end, she gently nodded, reluctantly looking back at the tombstone.
Tao Yao picked up the Forget-Me-Not, softly patting her back.
"It's alright, just like I said before, if you don't mind, I can be your mother…"
Taking one last look at the tombstone.
The Forget-Me-Not followed Tao Yao, departing from that place.
No one knew how long it had been.
The rain ceased.
Beside the damp tombstone, a beautiful blue flower bloomed.