Yuechu stood outside Rafa's bedroom, holding a bunch of freshly picked moonshine flowers in his hands, the tender silver petals stretched delicately, and a little crystal clear dew stained on them.
The palace where Rafa lives is in the center of the royal city. However, as the throne of the blood king, it is not as heavily guarded as imagined. It can even be said that there is no one. go in.
The black gate is thick and strong, with patterns of snakes and roses carved on it. The eerie snake poked its head out from among the rose bushes, as if it would open its fangs and bite its throat the next moment, but the snake's tail was covered by a spiky flower neck. Intertwined, these complex curves intertwine to outline an ancient mystery. There wasn't even a light at the door, and if it wasn't for the good eyesight of the blood race, Yuechu might not even be able to figure out the way.
He lingered outside for a while, but still made up his mind, he stepped forward and knocked on the door lightly: "Your Majesty, can I come in?"
There was silence inside, and there was no response, but just when Yuechu was about to put down the flower in his hand and turn to leave, the door slowly opened.
Yuechu smiled lightly, lifted the hem of his robe, stepped over the high threshold and walked in. The ground was smooth black stone, and the sound of crisp footsteps was particularly loud in the silence, and the hem of the half-sweeping robe slid across the ground, and the sharp hearing of the vampire could capture the subtle rustling sound.
The hall was very empty, but it was so dark that you couldn't see your fingers. Only where Yuechu passed by would slowly light up the light, using a faint light to illuminate the path under his feet. This place is not like a comfortable room, but like a tomb where the blood king is buried.
Lafayette sat on the throne, quietly watching the child walking towards him. The faint silver light of the moonlight flower illuminated Yuechu's delicate face, and that smile was like a glistening fire in the darkness, bringing warmth to the boundless night.
Yuechu saluted, walked up the steps to Rafa's side step by step without asking permission, held up the flowers in his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I see that the moonlight flowers bloom very beautifully tonight, so I want to pick a bouquet to give to you." Give it to Your Majesty, will Your Majesty like it?"
His eyes were like clear moons, full of anticipation. Breaking away from the restraint of the day, the night seemed to let him relax his vigilance, and there was an undisguised intimacy in his words.
Rafa has never been so close to anyone. Even when Hino was young, he would not speak to him in a coquettish tone. Even though the two are the closest father and son, Hino is still afraid of him. of fear.
Rafa looked away and nodded imperceptibly, obviously a little hard to resist.
Yuechu immediately smiled brightly, turned around and walked down the steps, picked up the crystal glass bottle on the table, put the moonlight bouquet in it, gently gathered the flowers together, and put on the most beautiful posture. He stepped back to appreciate it, and turned his head to look at Rafa.
Yuechu: "What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Rafa couldn't refuse that gesture of seeking praise. He moved his throat, and it took him a long time to reply in a low voice, "Yes".
Compared with the earnest teachings with Hino, Rafa at this time is obviously less talkative, but Yuechu doesn't mind, as long as His Majesty is willing to respond.
Satisfied, Yuechu walked briskly back to Rafa's side, lifted her robe and sat down at Rafa's feet, raised her head and said expectantly, "Your Majesty, do you want to see my domain?"
He was like a child who got candy, and couldn't help showing it off to adults.
Rafa nodded stiffly, but all his attention was on the close distance between the two. Yuechu sat too close, the hem of the long robe with rolling silver edge would slip over his feet from time to time. Blood races don't have temperature and breath, but Rafa seems to smell the cool fragrance from Yuechu's body, which penetrates into his lungs like mist.
As long as he lowers his head, this child will be everywhere his eyes go. His skin is as white as snow, his eyebrows are always dancing with soft light spots, and his lips are beautifully shaped like petals, always with a hint of a smile. The lips, imprinted into his eyes unexpectedly, made his heart tremble.
Yuechu's eyes flickered, as if he didn't notice Rafa's unusual behavior. He held his breath and concentrated, spread his five fingers, and a circular area the size of a fingernail appeared in the palm of his hand like water droplets condensed.
There are only two elements in the domain, and the overwhelming Phoenix Fire descends from the sky aggressively, falling into the calm and deep sea like a meteor, stirring up the deep blue sea water into white foam. This field is very stable, and it doesn't make Yuechu as hard as it was the first time.
Approval flashed in Rafa's eyes, this is really a very talented child, not to mention... He remembered the picture he saw through his "eyes", Yuechu practiced day and night, even though he failed countless times and lost his strength Empty to dry, but still did not lose confidence, the love in my heart is as uncontrollable as a soaring tide.
At this time, he obviously didn't realize that there was something wrong with his peeping behavior.
Rafa: "You're doing great."
Finally getting the approval he wanted, a gorgeous smile bloomed on Yuechu's face, and the eyes that were clearer than the best gemstones were shining with joy, making Rafa twitch the corners of his mouth unobtrusively.
He couldn't help stretching out his hand to hold Yuechu's fingertips. At that moment, he seemed to hear his heartbeat that had stopped, like a drumbeat.
Rafa remained calm, his sharp and stunning eyebrows were lowered, and half of his face was hidden in the dim light, making it impossible to clearly capture his expression.
Rafa: "Your dual elements are already very stable, now try to inject the third element. Don't worry, I will help you."
Yuechu looked serious, and nodded without hesitation, without any doubts. He mobilized the power and condensed it on his fingertips like flowing water.
Rafa: "Use the earth element."
Compared with metal and wood, the earth element is more stable, and the force collision with water and fire will not be too intense, which is easier for Yuechu who is trying it for the first time.
Yuechu understood, and the energy condensed on her fingertips turned brown.
Rafa took his fingers and touched the ball. For a moment, Yue Chu only felt that his power was sucked in immediately, and the three elements collided and rubbed restlessly, like a mad cow with wings, constantly trying to break through the limitations of the field.
Yuechu gritted her teeth, divided the power into silk-like fineness, sorted out the jumping elements little by little, and ordered them to be rearranged according to her own requirements.
Rafa guided in a deep voice, guiding Yuechu to build a power framework, and then fill it with elements little by little. This is a very simple matter for him, but at this moment, he is actually a little more nervous.
Finally finished!
The small ball that was about to explode slowly stabilized, and there was an extra layer of fertile soil between the fire and the sea, which thickly and inclusively separated the confrontation between the two.
Yuechu's face was full of brilliance, and the excitement of success made him break through his restraint and directly grabbed Rafa's hand.
Yuechu: "Your Majesty, I succeeded!"
Rafa seemed to be frozen, staring at the hands of the two who were holding each other tightly. Yuechu's fingers are very cold, this is the usual temperature of the blood race, not as hot as the warmth of human beings. But at this time, he felt that the place he was touched seemed to be burning, and he was extremely hot.
Yuechu noticed his gaze, and only then did she realize what she had done. He lowered his head slightly in embarrassment, and carefully withdrew his hand, but his half-hanging face was like a delicate flower blown by the wind, revealing a youthful and shy seductiveness.
Rafa moved his throat, and found a trace of loss and regret in his heart, as if he was reluctant to take Yuechu's hand away. He sat up straight and cleared his throat, but he still couldn't hide the deep hoarseness in it.
Rafa: "Very good."
After the dry compliment, the two fell into silence, but the silence was not embarrassing, but rather ambiguous, touching people's hearts like a dark fragrance.
Rafa had to say again: "What reward do you want...?"
Yuechu's eyes lit up immediately, looking expectantly at Rafa, pointing to the sapphire ring on his finger. The ring is simple and beautiful, the ring is very wide, it is silver, but it is definitely not made of silver, a translucent blue square gemstone is inlaid in the center, and there is a circle of white broken diamonds around it. If he didn't look carefully, he even felt that it was the same as the one that Wei Xieyang loved most before, but when he looked closely, there were still some differences.
He doesn't miss the past, but occasionally there will be a flash of nostalgia in his heart.
Rafa was taken aback, this ring was not something expensive, but he was too lazy to change it after wearing it for a long time. Since Yuechu likes it, he will not be stingy.
He took off the ring and put it in Yuechu's palm. Seeing him happily taking off the ring he was wearing and replacing it with his own, he secretly felt a little joy.
very nice.
Rafa had to praise that Yuechu's slender and white fingers were more suitable for this kind of precious and gorgeous jewelry. The ring seemed to be tailor-made for him, and the bright gems could only be reduced to his foil, adding to his Guanghua.
The two talked for a while, of course, basically Yuechu was talking and Rafa was listening. What Yuechu talked about was not about big things, but mostly about the daily learning experience, problems encountered and interesting things that happened. Rafa enjoyed listening to it and was able to help him with some of his troubled issues. The conversation between the two became more and more harmonious, and Yuechu sat closer and closer, forcing Rafa to move aside.
It's been a long time since Rafa had spoken to anyone for so long, and he felt the long-lost vitality in the strangeness. He had lived for too long, and time was meaningless to him, so his life had become empty, so he chose to sleep after confirming that Hino could shoulder the heavy responsibility.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help sighing, and for the first time he didn't hide his frustration: "Did I do something wrong? Why is Hino always complaining to me? I know I'm a bit demanding, but I want to be the king , This is the only way to go. Now that I am still here, those nobles will naturally be honest and responsible. But if I am asleep, with Shino's current strength, I can't suppress them at all."
Yue Chu shook his head immediately, and looked at Rafa seriously: "Your Majesty's heart is moving, His Highness Xinuo is only on the edge of a horn, and His Majesty must not blame himself. To be honest, I am quite envious of His Highness Xinuo." Yes, after all, the reason why people can be willful is to know that there is someone who will tolerate themselves without a bottom line, isn't it?"
Yuechu smiled lightly, with deep admiration in his eyes. He didn't hide it, and just spread it out for Rafa to see so generously, but he was frank and magnanimous, which made people love him.
Rafa moved his fingers, wanting to touch his head very much, but he couldn't do such an overly intimate behavior.
Yuechu pondered for a moment, and then said: "I think His Highness's emotional ups and downs started when he was absent from class, maybe he encountered some difficult things..."
Rafa's brows and eyes were frosty, that's right, Xino even sneaked into the human territory, something must have happened. He didn't want to investigate at first because he didn't want Hino to rebound even more, but now the situation is getting worse and worse, and he can't let it go any longer.
He summoned two blood shadows: "Go and find out who exactly Hino met and what he did."
Yuechu's face was worried, but she smiled quietly in her heart, because Hino's little secret might not be able to be hidden.