Chapter 625 Worthy of being a family
The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only their light footsteps echoing in the silent night. The moonlight sprinkled on the ground, paving a layer of silvery light for their way forward, but this light could not dispel the uneasiness in their hearts. The trees on the roadside cast mottled shadows in the moonlight, like monsters with bared fangs and claws, ready to pounce on them at any time.
It must be because it was dark, there was no one at the entrance of the magistrate's office. The magistrate's office, which was usually bustling, looked particularly deserted in the night. The door was closed, and only a few lanterns emitted a faint light, barely illuminating a small area around. The lanterns swayed in the wind, and the light they emitted flickered, as if it would go out at any time, giving people a shaky feeling.
The three of them immediately walked inside. Kong was smart enough to still remember the way they had taken during the day, and he led the three of them directly to the pavilion they had seen during the day. Along the way, they were very careful and did not dare to make too much noise, for fear of alerting the danger hidden in the dark. The silence around them made their nerves even more tense, and every slight movement could arouse their vigilance.
When we were almost at the pavilion, we saw a figure standing by the pavilion from a distance. It looked like she was waiting for someone. The figure was a little hazy under the light of the lantern, and we couldn't see her face clearly, but we could sense a quiet and slightly tense atmosphere. She stood there quietly, her body trembling slightly, her hands unconsciously tugging at the corners of her clothes, and she looked around from time to time, her eyes revealing a complex emotion of anxiety and expectation.
The three of them did not hesitate to see this and walked forward directly. After all, there is a saying that goes, delay leads to changes. As they gradually approached, the blurry figure gradually became clearer, and it turned out to be a young woman.
"Ah, you are finally here... I... My name is Chisato Hiiragi." Her voice was trembling, with a hint of nervousness and shyness. After she finished speaking, she realized that something seemed wrong, and continued to add, "It can be considered... the second time we meet, please take care of me." She lowered her head slightly, pinching the corners of her clothes unconsciously with her hands, and her cheeks seemed to be flushed in the light of the lantern. There was a hint of panic in her eyes, and she didn't dare to look directly into the eyes of the three people, as if she was hiding some unspeakable secret in her heart.
After hearing Chisato Hiiragi's self-introduction, Paimon was stunned. "Wow, she is really the eldest daughter of the Hiiragi family." Obviously, she did not expect that it was really the eldest daughter of the Hiiragi family who invited them. But the question is, what could this eldest daughter of the Hiiragi family want to see them for? And according to what Sora said, this person can also help them leave the island. Paimon's little head was full of doubts, her eyes were wide open, and she looked at Chisato Hiiragi curiously. She flew around Chisato Hiiragi, looking up and down at her clothes and demeanor, trying to find some clues from these details to solve the mystery in her heart.
Kong waved his hand helplessly at Chisato Hiiragi's words, "I am, please take care of me. It's nice to see you again." The hope of leaving the island all lies in this young lady in front of him. If he continues to run into obstacles with her, he can only leave in the stupidest way as Lin Feng said. Kong was a little uneasy, not knowing what Chisato Hiiragi's request was, and not sure if she really had the ability to help them leave the island that had trapped them for so long. He remained calm on the surface, but his eyes revealed a subtle expectation, hoping that Chisato Hiiragi could give a reasonable explanation.
After hearing what Sora said, Chisato Hiiragi quickly waved her hands, "No... no need to be so polite, I have long admired your deeds, and finally found such an opportunity." She mustered up the courage to raise her head, her eyes shining with admiration, looking at Sora like a devout believer looking up to her god. Her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, as if to cheer herself up, wanting to express her inner thoughts completely. "Your adventure stories in various places are widely circulated here, and your bravery and wisdom have always been what I yearn for." Although her voice was still a little trembling, her tone was full of sincerity.
The tense atmosphere became tense again, and it was vaguely moving in a strange direction. Seeing this, Paimon couldn't help but complain, "Huh? Why does the atmosphere feel a little weird?" She frowned, tilted her head, and looked puzzled. In Paimon's opinion, this scene didn't seem like a normal exchange, but more like a strange meeting, which made her feel uncomfortable. She turned in the air, landed on Kong's shoulder, and muttered softly, "This is not what we imagined."
Lin Feng nodded in agreement when he heard Paimon's words. The atmosphere was indeed a bit strange, as if an idol and a fan were meeting in private. He stood aside silently, his arms folded across his chest, his sharp eyes scanning Hiiragi Chisato. He knew that in this complex situation, everyone's behavior might have deep-seated reasons, and he couldn't be fooled by superficial phenomena. He secretly guessed Hiiragi Chisato's purpose in his heart, guessing that she might not only approach them because of admiration, but there might be more complicated interests hidden behind it.
Hiiragi Chisato didn't pay attention to what Paimon said, but directly stated the purpose of inviting the three people here, "This secret meeting is mainly because I was thinking... If I miss the opportunity, will I never be able to talk to you again..." Her speech speed became faster and faster, her voice became smaller and smaller, and her head lowered even lower, as if she mustered up the courage to say this. Her fingers tightly grasped the hem of her skirt, and her knuckles turned white due to the force, showing her extreme tension.
Seeing that Chisato Hiiragi was stuttering more and more, Paimon immediately asked directly, "What...what?" However, her way of speaking became a little similar to Chisato Hiiragi's. She was also a little overwhelmed by the tense atmosphere. Paimon's eyes were full of confusion. She really didn't understand why Chisato Hiiragi was so hesitant. What couldn't she say directly?
Chisato Hiiragi was not interrupted by Paimon, but continued, "I want you to help deliver a letter." The air around him became quieter after he finished speaking. During the day, he was rejected by Shinsuke Hiiragi by delivering a letter, and he was fooled by the same method at night. Sora felt very uncomfortable and said directly, "I'm going back." Then he turned around with a hint of displeasure on his face, feeling that he was fooled.