Chapter 80
It's very dangerous for a girl to be out alone at night!
Shangcheng District
Dark as ink.
At a crossroads, Bronya stopped in her tracks.
She lost him!
Not only could Danheng and March 7th no longer be seen, but even Walter, who was walking at the very back, had disappeared without a trace.
But she clearly saw the other person turn into this road.
Walter was indeed faster than her, but only by a limited margin.
It's impossible for them to just disappear all at once.
This is very strange.
Walter vanished as if into thin air, disappearing in a flash without leaving a trace.
Standing at the crossroads of fate, Bronya hesitated.
Which way should we chase after them?
If you choose the wrong direction, you may not be able to catch up in a short period of time.
Just as she was thinking quickly.
Suddenly, a very faint sound came from the intersection on the right.
"Who?"
Bronya raised her musket and aimed it at the dimly lit alley.
"Da~ da~ da~"
In the pitch-black shadows, footsteps approached from afar.
A figure seemed to appear in the darkness.
As the footsteps grew closer, Bronya became increasingly nervous.
Her finger was already in place, ready to pull the trigger without hesitation should anything go wrong.
Finally, the figure emerged from the darkness into the bright light of the streetlamp.
However, Bronya was suddenly stunned after seeing the figure clearly.
"Xiyao!"
"How could it be you!"
The girl in front of him had her hands on her chest, her eyes filled with terror, and she looked extremely frightened.
Seeing Bronya pointing a musket at her, the girl took two steps back in fear.
Seeing Xi Yao's panicked state, Bronya quickly put down her musket and comforted her with a smile:
"Don't be afraid, your sister won't hurt you!"
However, Xi Yao did not approach her, but instead raised her head and asked timidly:
"Bronya, are you here to capture Xi Yao?"
...
"I……"
Bronya was torn.
The arrest warrant was issued by her mother, so it's unlikely that Xi Yao was wrongly accused.
As the commander of the Silvermane Iron Guard, I should obey orders unconditionally.
But to be honest, she didn't understand why Xi Yao was wanted.
She believed that Walter and his three companions intended to instigate a rebellion, but what could Xi Yao, a weak girl, possibly do?
Moreover, although they hadn't spent much time together, Bronya could sense that Xi Yao was completely an innocent and naive little sister.
She knows nothing, how could she possibly intend to instigate a rebellion?
There must be some misunderstanding here!
correct!
It must be the other four people who want to start a rebellion; Xi Yao has no idea about it at all!
"Xi Yao, why don't you come back with your sister first?"
"I promise I will never let anyone hurt you!"
As she spoke, Bronya took two steps forward, reached out her hand, and tried to hold Xi Yao's small hand.
But just as they were about to touch, Xi Yao silently took a half step back, causing Bronya's hand to miss its target.
At this moment, a silent background music started playing.
♪Are you taking that half-step back seriously?
Such a small action can cause so much damage!
Bronya felt a sudden pang of pain in her heart.
She clearly caught the fleeting disappointment in Xi Yao's eyes.
But after that disappointment, all that remained was fear and doubt.
She's afraid of me!
Why did it turn out like this?
Our relationship is clearly very good!
Why?
"Bronya, do you believe me?"
Upon hearing Xi Yao's timid, slightly trembling voice, Bronya nodded without hesitation.
"Um!"
"I trust you!"
Upon hearing this, Xi Yao seemed to finally muster up her courage, stepped forward, and took Bronya's hand.
"Then, can we not capture Xi Yao?"
"Xi Yao doesn't want to stay in the dark cell. Xi Yao is scared."
"Please, Bronya~"
Xi Yao gently shook Bronya's hand, her tone full of pleading.
Her bright, large eyes were misty, as if she was about to cry, making her look extremely pitiful.
Good heavens!
Xi Yao is so pitiful!
She was just a fragile little girl, what did she do wrong?
No!
I want to protect her!
Bronya secretly resolved that she must not let Xi Yao suffer any injustice.
Without the slightest hesitation, she grasped Xi Yao's hand in return and solemnly said:
"good!"
"Bronya promises you, we won't go to the prison."
"I'll find a place to hide you, and let you out after everything has settled down, okay?"
"But, I'm scared to be alone~"
Xi Yao pursed her lips slightly, looking somewhat hesitant.
"It's okay, your sister will come back to see you every day!"
"Really?"
Xi Yao slowly raised her head and looked at Bronya.
"real!"
"I promise!"
Bronya raised one hand, making a vow gesture.
Xi Yao then revealed a sweet smile.
"Thank you, Bronya!"
She opened her arms and lunged at Bronya.
Bronya was overjoyed to see that Xiyao trusted her again.
She crouched down slightly and pulled the girl in front of her into her arms.
Although this wasn't the first time Xi Yao had been in her arms, the last time she was engrossed in playing games and her attention wasn't on Xi Yao.
He could only vaguely sense that Xi Yao was nestled in his arms like a kitten.
This time it's different.
Her attention was entirely focused on Xi Yao.
The moment Bronya held the girl in her arms, she was immediately filled with awe.
Good heavens!
Xi Yao is so tiny!
It smells nice and is soft; it's so comfortable to hug.
This fragile little girl was inexplicably wanted and had to hide in the dark streets. She must have been terrified.
It must have been really tough on her.
It's okay!
From now on, I will protect Xi Yao!
Bronya gently patted Xi Yao's back and softly comforted her:
"Don't be afraid, Xi Yao."
"With your older sister here, I will never let anyone hurt you!"
"Okay, thank you, Bronya-neechan~"
"You're welcome."
"Xi Yao, can your older sister hold you a little longer?"
Perhaps it was because Xi Yao was so fragrant and soft, and so easy to hug, that Bronya was reluctant to let her go for a moment.
"Okay...okay~"
With Xi Yao's consent, Bronya hugged her even tighter.
Just then, she heard Xi Yao's voice in her ear.
"Sister, there's something Xiyao wants to tell you~"
"you say."
"Bronya, my sister~"
"It's very dangerous for a girl to be out alone at night!"
"Hehe~"
?
Why did Xi Yao's tone suddenly become so strange?
A sudden unease flashed through Bronya's mind for no apparent reason.
She quickly released the girl from her arms, but her eyes widened in shock.
Xi Yao was staring at him with a mischievous grin, her pale blue eyes reflecting a starry sky.
Buhou!
We've fallen for their trap!
Xi Yao is not as simple as she seems!
Bronya's intuition told her that she was no match for Xi Yao.
run!
Bronya had just turned around and hadn't even taken a step when she suddenly froze on the spot, her eyes losing their light.
She turned around like a puppet on a string and walked straight towards Xi Yao.
Xi Yao opened her arms and hugged Bronya's slender waist.
Her small face was buried in something soft.
"Bronya, my sister~"
"You've fallen for their trap!"
"If it weren't for the kind and adorable little Xi Yao here, you'd probably already be eaten!"
"Okay~"
"Next, it's time to go find Seele-neechan!"
"Oh dear, will Seele be angry that someone is hugging Bronya?"
"Hehe~"
With a smile, Xi Yao took Bronya's hand and slowly walked into the darkness.
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