Travel through the worlds and spread the flames across the worlds

Chapter 158 Use Fire on It!

Maria slowly stood up, leaned down gracefully, and gently took the flower from Lin Hun's large palm. As she moved, her slender and white neck was unreservedly displayed in front of Lin Hun, as beautiful as a white swan.

Maria's skin was as delicate as snow, crystal clear and radiant with a faint luster. Her hair was as smooth as silk, gently brushing against her cheeks and neck, adding a touch of charm and tenderness.

Her eyes were focused and gentle, full of love for the bouquet, and she placed all her sorrow and repentance in it.

Lin Hun stared at Maria quietly, his eyes attracted by hers. He felt an indescribable emotion surge in his heart, as if time had frozen at this moment. In the end, Lin Hun just sighed softly.

"What a pitiful woman."

Maria seemed not afraid at all that the enemy who had almost fought her with swords just now would suddenly attack her, or perhaps she deliberately exposed such a big flaw, waiting for Lin Hun to kill her.

Maria was filled with guilt and self-blame for the hunter. She believed that she was responsible for all the evil deeds committed by the hunter and felt miserable. This strong desire for self-destruction made her fall into deep self-loathing and unable to extricate herself.

Above the coffin, Maria placed the branches first on the left side and then the flowers on the right side, her movements gentle and graceful.

Lin Hun watched all this quietly. Although he could not understand Maria's technique, he could feel the unique charm contained therein. Every movement seemed to have a specific meaning, making the whole scene look solemn and mysterious.

Watching Maria skillfully placing branches and flowers, Lin Hun couldn't help but sigh that being born into a noble family does have some advantages over ordinary people. They have received strict training since childhood, and the mastery of etiquette and rituals has become an instinct. This meticulous operation not only shows the family's heritage, but also reflects the respect and reverence for the deceased.

At least if Lin Hun were here, he would just place them neatly and symmetrically on the left and right like couplets. Of course, couplets are also good. After all, the coffin belongs to the dead, and it is reasonable to post a couplet on the door of the house.

"Now, good hunter, leave and return to the real world. It's time for me to continue guarding here." Maria walked from the stairs to the chair while persuading Lin Hun to leave.

Lin Hun said "hmm" and followed Maria:

"What's the point of you still guarding here?"

Maria paused, then smiled:

"What's the point? Just think of it as me atonement."

Lin Hun nodded in understanding, and Maria continued:

"This dream belongs to the old hunters, but I can't let the hunters enter and disturb the peace of the villagers in the fishing village. One atrocity is enough."

Maria smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes. She sat gracefully on the chair. As she moved, her originally soft body gradually became stiff, as if frozen in time. She will continue to sleep, waiting for the next hunter who is eager to find out the truth.

Lin Hun was in a dilemma. He didn't know whether he should tell Maria that he had liberated the villagers.

The reason this strong woman has been able to hold on until now is entirely due to her confession of the hunter's crimes. No one knows what will happen to this woman once Lin Hun tells the truth.

The best outcome is that Maria is liberated, the worst outcome is that the status quo remains.

Maria noticed Lin Hun's dilemma. She raised the corner of her mouth and said softly:

"Good Hunter, is there anything else you want to say to me?"

Since there was no conflict between the two, Maria regained her gentle nature.

Lin Hun was silent for a while before he said:

"Maria, you don't have to guard here any longer. I have rescued all the villagers in the fishing village. They have all left the nightmare."

“Now there’s just an empty fishing village on that side of the clock.”

Lin Hun finally decided to tell Maria the truth. The nightmare world was too long. It would be better to be liberated as soon as possible than to keep guarding the non-existent secret.

Maria was not surprised at all, as if she had expected it, and said happily:

"Is that so? No wonder I felt the sky was so much brighter over there. They can finally be free after such a long time."

Maria did not pursue what method Lin Hun used to rescue the fishermen because she felt it was not important.

What’s important is that these villagers who were once tormented by nightmares have now been freed. This result makes Maria feel relieved and happy, and she is full of gratitude to Lin Hun.

Maria's eyelids became heavier and heavier. Perhaps the villagers were relieved, but she did not think that her sins were over. However, she finally straightened her spirit and pleaded:

"Good Hunter... If possible... I hope you can also... save the patients in the hospital... They are also pitiful people... It's all the fault of the Hunters and the Church -"

Lin Hun watched Maria gradually lose her breath. Her brows were calm and there was always a smile on the corners of her mouth. She finally felt that the blood debt and sins on her body were alleviated.

Following Maria's death, in order to give her a peaceful environment, Lin Hun dispelled the flames on the clock face, but the opened seal was not restored. The open passage showed Lin Hun's achievements to all visitors, if there could be new visitors.

Lin Hun called softly to the air:

"Okay, Kos, come out. I know you are here."

"Yes, I have been here since you contacted me," Kos said helplessly, "I didn't expect Maria to have noticed me so early."

Lin Hun sneered:

"Someone thought he was hiding well."

Facing Lin Hun's good-natured joke, Kos didn't get angry and decisively admitted defeat:

"Yes, yes, yes, I'm really sorry for embarrassing myself like this."

Lin Hun could tell that Kos was not in a good mood, so he asked the purpose of calling him:

"Just leave her here like this?"

The so-called "she" naturally refers to Maria.

Lin Hun's expression became extremely complicated. He stared at Maria's body quietly, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart. Her firm yet gentle eyes were deeply imprinted in his mind.

Lin Hun's personality determines that he will never do something selfless and dedicated. He does things based on his own preferences.

If someone asked Lin Hun to contribute to a certain group, it would be absolutely impossible to succeed.

However, it is precisely because he cannot do so that Lin Hun has deep respect for those with noble character.

Coase, on the other hand, seemed indifferent:

"Just put it here. Maria's mark is in the core anyway. We can leave when she figures it out and thinks she can be free."

Lin Hun slapped his head. He suddenly forgot that Kos in front of him was the owner of this nightmare. With his admiration and love for Maria, it would be difficult for him to die accidentally.

"Okay, goodbye," said Lin Hun as he walked towards the gate in front.

Kos hurriedly shouted from behind:

"Next time you see a locked door, just use fire on it! Don't bother me over such a small matter—"