books44 Chapter 207 [Empire] Crystal-like Thoughts
Chapter 207 [Empire] Crystal-like Thoughts
We left the breeding grounds with the slime. The sun shone down on us. This time, we rode the same scaly-armored long-necked beast and the same two-wheeled cart. The man expertly connected the cart to the long-necked beast and helped me onto it. The slime lay quietly in my arms. The long-necked beast took steady steps, pulling the cart slowly forward.
The wheels rolled along the ground, making a gentle sound. The wind blew gently, bringing with it the fresh air of the wilderness. I looked at the surrounding scenery, and my heart was filled with tranquility.
After returning to the village, Slime looked around curiously, as if he was full of curiosity about this new home.
Suddenly, the slime jumped lightly and its small body flew into the air.
The slime leaped up, and the sunlight shone straight through the colored crystals in its body. In an instant, the colored crystals split the sunlight, and brilliant beams of light shot out from them.
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet—all shattered. These beams intertwined, reflecting each other, their light flickering and illuminating every corner. The walls and floor were stained with vibrant colors, a hue that shifted constantly as the beams swung. The slime's tiny form hovered within this dazzling light, its transparent form appearing even more translucent under the radiance, its colored crystals gleaming even brighter, as if it were the core of the entire radiance.
Qin Annan and I stared at this scene quietly, deeply attracted by this magical sight.
I stared blankly at the brilliant light radiating from the colored crystals within the slime. For some reason, a strange feeling gradually welled up within me. The light flickered and swayed, as if some invisible force was pulling me along.
As time passed, I felt more and more immersed in a sea of emotion. The light was no longer just a simple combination of colors, but seemed to carry a deep emotion. I tried hard to identify this feeling, and suddenly I realized it was longing, a deep longing.
In the red beam, I seem to see a passionate longing, like someone eagerly anticipating the return of a distant lover. In the orange beam, there's a warm concern, like the silent care between family members. The yellow beam sparkles with joyful memories, as if beautiful moments from the past constantly resurface in the mind. The green beam exudes a vibrant attachment, like a reluctance to let go of those precious things in life. The blue beam embodies a quiet watch, as if waiting for a promise to be fulfilled. The indigo beam carries a mysterious expectation, as if pursuing an unknown answer. The purple beam exudes an elegant nostalgia, as if recalling a beautiful past.
This feeling was so magical that it filled my brain and occupied it tightly for a moment.
I was deeply shaken by this sudden realization, tears welling up in my eyes. I didn't understand why I could sense longing in this light, but the intensity of that emotion touched me so deeply. The man seemed to notice my change, and he gently held my hand.
After releasing that brilliant light, the slime seemed to have exhausted all its strength. Its small body became limp, and its originally bright colors seemed to dim.
I looked at it with heartache, then gently held it in my arms. It curled up quietly, like a tired child. Its breathing was soft and even, and its body rose and fell slightly with each breath.
I could sense its exhaustion, a deep weariness. Perhaps the light just now had consumed too much of its energy, or perhaps the deep longing had worn its heart out. I gently stroked its body, trying to offer it some warmth and comfort. The slime fell into a deep sleep in my arms. I sighed silently. It seemed I couldn't contract it now.
The sunlight shines on us through the window, warm and peaceful.