Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Farewell
The sky was clear and boundless, as if washed clean, without a single cloud to obscure it.
A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of the sea, lightly caressed the surface of the water, causing the azure sea to ripple in layers, like a flowing painting.
The waves softly lapped against the docks of Romaritime Harbor, creating a gentle and rhythmic sound, like the breath of the ocean.
In the distant sky, seagulls soared freely, their cries intermingling with the sound of the waves, forming a beautiful natural symphony.
These seagulls spoke of the vastness and freedom of the sea, sending blessings to those about to embark on a long voyage.
At Romaritime Harbor, a large Fontaine steel ship was quietly docked, awaiting departure.
On the pier, Furina gazed at Lin Yide, her eyes filled with reluctance and longing.
"Can't you stay?"
She couldn't help but ask the question she already knew the answer to.
Upon hearing this, a trace of tenderness flashed in Lin Yide's eyes. A smile touched the corner of his lips. "If I stay, will you support me?"
Furina was taken aback, the sorrow of parting dispelled somewhat by his jest.
She returned a bright smile, saying earnestly, "I will support you!"
The smile on Lin Yide's face deepened. "But, my goddess, I can't get used to being a kept man, so I still have to go."
"You're such a jerk!" Furina retorted playfully, giving Lin Yide a big eye roll.
Lin Yide found Furina's indignant look very endearing; he couldn't resist her cute appearance when she was angry.
He gently stepped forward, tenderly opening his arms, intending to embrace Furina tightly.
However, Furina struggled slightly, shyly whispering, "Lyney and Lynette are watching us!"
Lin Yide turned to look at Lyney and Lynette in the distance. He smiled and waved at them, signaling them to look away for a moment.
Seeing his gesture, Lyney smiled knowingly and immediately pulled Lynette around.
"Now, they can't see us." With that, he pulled Furina into a tight embrace.
Furina's small face flushed slightly, and she gently lowered her head.
She didn't resist much, but quietly nestled in his arms, enjoying this moment of peace and warmth.
"Fufu, I will always love you, until the end of time. If one day I stop loving you, there's only one possibility: my breathing has stopped."
Lin Yide spoke his love sincerely and passionately into Furina's ear.
And Furina was already deeply immersed in Lin Yide's love, unable to extricate herself.
She hugged him tightly, wanting to freeze this love in this moment forever.
In the warm sunlight, time seemed to stand still, until the long blast of the ship's horn broke the silence, awakening the two immersed in deep affection.
Lin Yide gave Furina a light kiss on the forehead, then released her embrace. "Idiot, take care of yourself from now on."
Furina bit her lower lip tightly, trying not to let the tears fall. She looked up at Lin Yide and replied earnestly, "Yeah. You too, big idiot."
Lin Yide nodded vigorously to her, then waved to the Lyney siblings again, before turning and leaving.
He didn't look back; if he saw Furina's tearful eyes, he might not have the heart to leave.
Furina stared blankly at his back, her eyes stinging, tears welling up, but she tried her best to control herself, not letting them fall.
As another long blast of the horn sounded, the ship slowly pulled out of the harbor.
It sailed towards the distant horizon, eventually disappearing from the sight of Furina and the Lyney siblings.
All that remained was the sparkling sea, the cries of the seagulls, and the endless longing in their hearts.
…
Lin Yide stood quietly on the deck of the ship, his deep gaze fixed on the boundless sea, his heart filled with a myriad of thoughts.
At that moment, the crisp sound of wooden clogs tapping on the deck came from behind.
Chiori gracefully walked to his side and asked softly, "Yide, I have a question. Why did you decide to formulate such a radical and dangerous plan?"
Chiori exuded a very pleasant fragrance, like blooming kapok flowers in summer, the scent refreshing and calming Lin Yide.
He didn't answer immediately, but continued to gaze into the distance.
After a moment, he said softly, "Many things in this world don't need a reason, just like why you like to rebel and innovate."
Chiori fell into thought, savoring Lin Yide's words.
His words seemed to make sense, but also seemed to make no sense at all.
"The Raiden Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi is so powerful, can you really withstand it?" Chiori asked with uncertainty.
Lin Yide answered without hesitation, "No."
This straightforward answer made Chiori feel a little frustrated.
She had originally thought that Lin Yide could engage in a fierce battle with the Raiden Shogun, at least for hundreds of rounds.
However, Lin Yide's next words confused her even more.
He calmly added, "Although I can't withstand the Raiden Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi herself, I am confident that I can withstand her puppet's strike."
"Her puppet's strike?" Chiori was stunned, obviously not understanding the meaning of Lin Yide's words.
Lin Yide slowly explained, "Five hundred years ago, in order to pursue so-called 'eternity,' the Raiden Shogun decided to transform her body into an eternal puppet.
And her true consciousness chose to hide in a fantasy space called 'Plane of Euthymia'."
Hearing this shocking truth, Chiori's eyes widened as she looked at Lin Yide in disbelief.
This news was too shocking, too cruel for her!
She couldn't accept that for five hundred years, the people of Inazuma had been ruled by an emotionless puppet!
"No, that's impossible!" she cried out in her heart.
For Chiori, this was undoubtedly a collapse of faith.
However, she also knew that Lin Yide would not lie to her.
Thinking of how cold and ruthless the Raiden Shogun's appearances had always been, she gradually believed that this was the suffocating truth!