Chapter 870 Inspiring Speech
Upon seeing this, Shao Yun quickly reached out and gently patted Xinoning's back to calm her down and make her feel a little more comfortable.
While filming, he quickly changed the subject and asked, "By the way, where is Katsina? I'm a little worried about that little girl. I can't stand this scene. Don't let her see it."
Sinoning took a deep breath, trying to suppress the discomfort in his stomach, and said slowly: "Katsina, I asked Malani to take her outside the Holy Fire Arena to help. She shouldn't see this scene."
Shao Yun felt slightly relieved when he heard that Kazina did not see the horrific scene in the Holy Fire Arena.
"It's a good decision. If Katsina saw it... She's still too young. If she saw this bloody scene, it would have a serious impact on her mental health..."
Sinoning waved his hand casually, indicating that the topic should be turned over quickly.
"Okay, stop talking so much. Please go and comfort Mavica."
Shao Yun looked at Xinoning in confusion and asked, "I understand that you are worried that Mavica might have a mental breakdown, but I still want to ask, why do I have to comfort her?"
Xinoning had already expected Shao Yun to ask this question. She pointed at the Fire God's Eye on Shao Yun's waist and explained:
"This is easy. Aren't you fire-type people very enthusiastic? It shouldn't be a problem to find topics to talk about."
"Besides, since you are already married, you must know better how to comfort a hurt woman."
When Shao Yun heard what Xinoning said, he felt a little amused.
The corners of his eyes twitched awkwardly, and he couldn't help but wonder: What kind of messed up reasons are these? Is there a necessary connection between getting married and comforting a woman?
"What kind of ridiculous reason is this? Also, just because I'm married, does that mean I'm suitable for comforting women? This doesn't sound right."
Sinoning also realized that his reasons were a bit far-fetched. He scratched his head a little embarrassedly, and then said with a lack of confidence:
"Uh... well, it's precisely because you're married that you should have some experience in making girls happy, right?"
Shao Yun looked at Xinoning blankly, muttering to himself: Is this guy so scared that his brain is broken? What does my marriage have to do with comforting Mavica?
"Since you know that I'm married, isn't that even more unsuitable for the role of 'psychologist'?"
Shao Yun said helplessly, while still thinking about how to get rid of this seemingly unreasonable task.
Xinoning looked at Shao Yun and complained about why he was concerned about her husband's identity.
"I didn't ask you to have sex with Mavica!" Sinonin yelled angrily, "I just asked you to show your manliness like you comforted Katsina and don't let Mavica have an emotional breakdown."
"Mavica is not a 'demon', she is also a human being! The tragic scene in the arena makes you feel uncomfortable, let alone Mavica."
Shao Yun was silent for a moment, and then suddenly seemed to have thought of a good idea.
"Oh...but I think if you help Mavica rebuild her wheelbarrow, Mavica will be able to 'refresh' again."
"How about you sacrifice yourself?"
When Xinoning heard Shao Yun trying to provoke him with the idea of modifying a "speedwheel", he was so angry that his liver hurt and he cursed, "You bastard!"
Shao Yun looked at Xinoning who was about to hit him, and quickly stood up from the steps and said, "Okay, I'll go right away, calm down!"
……
There was silence in the meeting room.
Only Mavica stood quietly in front of the Nata battle map.
Her eyes were fixed on the lines and marks on the map, as if she was thinking about something, but it seemed as if she was thinking of nothing.
Shao Yun walked into the hall, saw Mavica's back, and asked, "Mavica? Hello, do you want to talk?"
Mavica turned around slowly, a tired look in her eyes.
"Mr. Shao Yun, I... I'm fine." Mavica tried her best to make herself look good, but the answer sounded a little weak.
Shao Yun noticed Mavica's condition and asked with concern: "Don't hold on. So many people have died, and I feel bad too."
Mavica shook her head, forced a smile, and said, "No, I'm just a little tired... By the way, how is the Holy Fire Arena now?"
When Shao Yun saw Mavica asking about the situation in the Holy Fire Arena, he answered truthfully: "The bodies have almost all been cremated. It's just that it will take some time to deal with the bloodstains."
"Capitano has come with the Fatui and some Nata warriors stationed elsewhere to help."
"I think the reconstruction of the Holy Flame Arena will take a few days."
After listening to Shao Yun's talk about the current situation of the Holy Fire Arena, Mavica was silent for a while, and then asked, "Is that so? Do you have any information on casualties?"
When Shao Yun saw Mavica asking about the casualties, he felt a little hesitant.
He did have casualty data in his hands, but he felt that these numbers might make Mavica more worried and sad.
So, he slightly blurred the numbers and replied: "I don't have the data, and the specific casualties may need further verification."
"But, from what I can see, about 7,000 people died?"
When Mavica heard that Abyss's decapitation operation had killed more than 7,000 people, the horrific scene instantly emerged in her mind and she began to become dazed.
This means that more than 7,000 lives have been lost, including the elderly, children, and women...
What made her even more desperate was that, if she remembered correctly, among the people who came to the Holy Fire Arena for refuge, children were the largest number, followed by injured Nata warriors, and finally the elderly with limited mobility.
According to this ratio, this attack caused at least 3,000 children to lose their lives...
"More than seven thousand..."
These few words made her breathless, her vision blurred, and she almost fainted.
When Shao Yun saw that Mavica was about to fall, he quickly stepped forward, supported her arm with one hand, and asked with concern: "Don't stand there, go sit in your position as the God of Fire and take a rest."
Mavica held on to her last breath and said to Shao Yun: "Well, Mr. Shao Yun, I have something to tell you, but it's not convenient here. Can you accompany me to my bedroom?"
Shao Yun was stunned when he heard this, and asked in confusion: "What? Go to your bedroom?"
Mavica quickly explained: "Yes, I want to tell you something, but I need a more private space, so..."
……
In the God of Fire's bedroom.
Shao Yun carefully helped Mavica to the bed and let her sit down slowly.
Shao Yun quickly brought a stool, sat in front of her, and looked at her with concern.
Mavica's eyes were a little confused, revealing a deep depression.
Shao Yun looked at her distressedly and said softly: "I know you have experienced a lot of pain and fear, and those scenes must be unbearable for you."
"Dozens of children had their throats bitten cruelly by Beast Realm hounds, and pregnant women were hacked in half by hill thugs with axes. It's hard for anyone to remain calm in such a tragic scene, including me."
He paused, then continued, “But, Mavica, now is not the time to be sad.”
"We don't have time to indulge in grief. Nata still needs you and your plan. As long as the last hero appears, this disaster that is like a nightmare to Nata will end."
Mavica clutched her knees tightly with both hands, and said with her lips trembling slightly: "I really feel like I can't hold on any longer, Shao Yun."
"The holy fire should have been the last barrier to protect Nata..."
"The Holy Flame Arena should have been the safest place, but... I don't know how I managed to hold on in that brutal battle, and I don't know how I survived."
"I saw the dozens of children killed by the Beast Realm hounds, and then I vomited it out..."
"I know I'm the God of Fire, and I've experienced a lot. But I just feel very uncomfortable..." Mavica said in a trance.
Shao Yun looked at the emotional Mavica quietly. He knew the pain and suffering she was feeling at the moment. So he comforted her softly:
"Don't worry, it won't happen again. I have tamed 'War'."
"Now, I think you should go and say something to those who survived, maybe give a speech and give them some encouragement and hope."
When Mavica heard the word "speech", she looked up in surprise and asked suspiciously, "Speech?"
Shao Yun nodded affirmatively and explained, "Yes, it is a speech. Now everyone is immersed in the great grief and despair of losing their loved ones and friends, and the 'Eye of the Abyss' hanging high in the sky is blocking out the sky and ruthlessly hitting everyone's emotions."
"At this time, everyone needs you, the 'sun'. Use your light and warmth to boost their morale and cheer them up again."
Mavica took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil, and then slowly said, "Okay, I understand. I will prepare well."
Shao Yun thought of a good idea and said, "I have a very good idea for a speech. Let me write it down for you."
……
In front of the Holy Fire Altar in the Holy Fire Arena, Mavica took a deep breath and walked up.
Shao Yun stood at the bottom of the stairs, behind the scenes, and stared at Mavica.
"Don't be nervous, you can do it. You can't be nervous. If you collapse, Nata will really be finished."
Mavica calmed herself down and gently closed her eyes, allowing her thoughts to calm.
Then she opened her eyes, cleared her throat, and appeared in front of the sacred fire altar.
"Everyone, I want to say a few words."