Chapter 807 Agaia's Funeral
The day after the abyss attacked the Liuquan people, Shao Yun got up after sleeping for less than two or three hours.
After a quick wash, he sat in front of the window, eating breakfast while looking at the sea view outside the window.
Shao Yun was not surprised that Malani did not come to see him.
After all, they had just experienced the attack from the abyss yesterday, and everyone needed time to calm down and recover their strength.
Not everyone can be like him, not feeling hungry even if he doesn't eat for two or three days...
Shao Yun just strolled around the whole day.
……
Early in the morning of the third day, the sunlight shone through the window onto Shao Yun's face.
He opened his eyes at the stimulation of the sun, stretched himself, then got up and dressed.
He thought he would be alone today, but when he opened the door, he was surprised to find Malani standing at the door, seemingly about to knock.
Malani was obviously startled by Shao Yun's sudden opening of the door and her body trembled slightly.
But she quickly regained her composure, a somewhat haggard smile appeared on her face, and she said softly: "Mr. Shao Yun... Good morning."
Shao Yun looked at Maranie standing at the door and noticed Maranie's face. How should I put it? She had dark circles under her eyes. It was obvious that she had not rested well in the past two days.
"Hello, Maranie," Shao Yun asked gently, "How was your rest?"
Malani blinked and tried to keep her voice steady.
"It's OK. Thank you for your concern. By the way, Aunt Agaya is going to hold a funeral today. Will you come?"
Shao Yun was a little surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect Agaya's funeral to be held so soon.
"This..." Shao Yun said: The funeral is going faster than I thought."
Marani lowered her head slightly, her eyes slightly closed, somewhat unwilling to let Shao Yun see her emotions at the moment, and said softly: "After all, the sooner the funeral is completed, the sooner Agaya can rest in peace in the Kingdom of the Night God."
Upon hearing this, Shao Yun thought that this funeral had some special meaning or function, such as helping Agaya's soul to better travel to the Kingdom of the Night God.
"Is there any necessary ceremony to send the soul to the Kingdom of the Night God?" Shao Yun asked puzzledly.
Seeing that Shao Yun had misunderstood the true meaning of the funeral, Malani quickly explained: "In my memory, usually, once a Nata passes away, his soul will naturally go to the Kingdom of the Night God, and no specific ceremony is required."
"Holding a funeral is more about giving the living a place to rest and a way to express their grief for the deceased."
Shao Yun understood what Malani meant. He scratched his neck and asked, as if a little embarrassed, "Oh, where will the funeral be held?"
Malani smiled slightly, waved her hand with relief, and said, "I'll take you there..."
……
The atmosphere at the funeral was solemn and dignified. Many of Agaya's friends came to pay their respects and bid farewell to her body.
The people of Liuquan didn't know what method they used to preserve Agaya's body, and she still looked the same as before her death.
The memorial ceremony was carried out slowly in a solemn atmosphere, and people came forward one by one to express their grief and respect for Agaya's body.
Malani stood in the crowd, tears welling up in her eyes, her eyes always fixed on Agya's body.
As the memorial ceremony comes to an end, Agya's body will be cremated soon.
The fire was reflected in Maranie's eyes, and her lips trembled slightly.
"Auntie Agaya..." Malani finally called out the name softly, her voice full of sadness and reluctance.
She watched this elder who had watched her grow up gradually turn into ashes in the fire, and her heart was really sad...
Shao Yun stood beside Malani, watching her trying to hold back her tears. He gently patted Malani's shoulder and comforted her, "Be positive. She just went to another world where there is no pain or sorrow."
However, Malani's emotions completely broke down at this moment.
She lowered her head and her sobs echoed in the silent funeral scene.
"Woooo..."
……
After the funeral, people gradually dispersed.
Malani also left quietly at this time, and no one knew where she went.
Perhaps she needed a quiet place to calm her inner pain alone and accept the fact that Agaya was gone.
Shao Yun did not go looking for Malani. He knew that she needed to be alone at the moment and needed time and space to release her emotions.
Afterwards, Shao Yun walked over to the tribal leader "Amina" who was standing in front of the tombstone.
To Amina, Agaia was a respectable elder, but as the leader of the tribe, she did not express her emotions as passionately as Marani.
Now, she just looked at the tombstone in front of her quietly, remembering Agaya.
After a while, Shao Yun broke the silence and asked softly, "Should we tell Mavica about the Abyss' attack here last night?"
When Amina heard Shao Yun's question, she slowly turned around and her eyes fell on Shao Yun.
After a moment's silence, Amina replied, "Well... the guests don't have to worry about this."
"The Abyss often attacks our six tribes. We will definitely report the attack the day before yesterday, but this is not something the guests need to worry about."
After listening to Amina's words, Shao Yun saw that there was nothing for him to worry about, so he thought it was time for him to leave.
"Okay, the funeral is over now. I'll be leaving now."
However, just as Shao Yun was about to turn around and leave, Amina suddenly called him.
"By the way, this guest, can I ask you for a favor?"
Shao Yun was a little surprised. He stopped and looked back at Amina and asked, "What's wrong? Is there anything else?"
Amina scratched her cheek gently and said sheepishly, "It's about Malani."
"Although Marani is an optimist, she is still young after all, and her ancient name is 'unity', not optimism. Agaia's death is still a big blow to her. She may need psychological counseling."
When Shao Yun heard that Amina asked him to be Malani's psychologist, his heart tightened and his first reaction was to refuse.
After all, he didn't have much confidence in his psychological counseling abilities.
"I'm not a very good therapist. I think you should go find someone else."
However, Amina was not affected by Shao Yun's rejection.
Instead, she was somewhat curious about Shao Yun's reaction, so she asked, "But I see that Malani has a good relationship with you, so you should be able to guide her."
Shao Yun smiled bitterly, thinking that this was really a headache-inducing reason.
He explained helplessly: "According to what you said, it seems that everyone in Nata can come to comfort her, but this kind of professional psychological counseling is better left to professionals."
Amina obviously did not intend to give up easily, she continued to persuade Shao Yun.
"I feel like you're quite professional, please."
Shao Yun couldn't help but complain about Amina's perception of him.
"Then your feeling is totally wrong."
Seeing that Shao Yun was about to refuse again, Amina hardened her heart and suddenly took out her own private money from behind her back, put it in front of Shao Yun, and said, "How about this, here, I won't let you work for nothing, this is your reward."
"Also, I'll reimburse you for all your expenses while you're with Maranie. How do you think?"
Shao Yun looked at the purse that Amina took out, with a helpless expression on his face.
"This is really not a question of money, I..."
However, before Shao Yun could finish his words, Amina did not give him the chance to refuse. She quickly stuffed the bag containing Mora into Shao Yun's arms.
Shao Yun looked at the purse in his arms helplessly, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "What should I do?"
He originally wanted to explain that he was not a nanny, but now it seemed that Amina didn't listen to him at all.
"Why do people all over the world think I'm a good nanny?"
Amina clasped her hands together and begged sincerely, "Please, please, Malani's parents are out of the tribe buying goods, and as the leader of the tribe, I really can't spare the time!"
"No one can comfort her now, only you can help!"
Shao Yun looked at Amina's pitiful appearance, sighed, and agreed reluctantly.
"Well, I still have some experience in coaxing little girls who are facing the separation of life and death..."
Noelle's figure involuntarily appeared in his mind.
……
Abandoned hot spring. Marani arrived here right after Agaia's funeral.
At this moment, Malani's eyes seemed a little dull. She stood there quietly, looking at the hot spring party prepared for Agaya.
Unfortunately, the protagonist of the party left me forever...
Just when Maranie was feeling sad and alone here, Shao Yun found this abandoned hot spring.
He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Maranie's back, walked up to her quickly, and said, "Maranie, so you are here."
When Malani heard Shao Yun's voice, her body trembled slightly. She quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her hands, then turned around, showing a seemingly relaxed smile, and said: "Oh, it's Mr. Shao Yun."
Shao Yun looked at Malani's forced smile and went straight to the point.
“I won’t beat around the bush, Marani. Amina asked me to talk to you because she’s worried that you’re having trouble getting over Agya’s death…”
Malani tried to force a strong smile and said, "It's okay, Mr. Shao Yun, don't worry about me."
"Parting and death are common in our fight against the abyss. Agaya..."
However, when Malani mentioned Agya's name, her voice suddenly choked up.
Shao Yun looked at the tears in Malani's eyes and, just like he did a few days ago, did not let her hold them back.
He walked over to Maranie, patted her shoulder gently, and said softly, "It's okay, Maranie, just cry. It's normal to cry about the separation of life and death. You don't have to hold it in."
As soon as she finished speaking, Malani squatted down, buried her cheek deeply between her knees, and her body began to twitch.
"Auntie Agaya... woo woo..."