Temple Girl
Chapter 14 Self Defense
The atmosphere on the morning was cloudy, still leaving the remnants of the overnight rainstorm. Reluctant to go and still leave a mark, it seems that the gloomy atmosphere also covers the temple there.
The temple was so quiet without Chiharu laughing and chirping in the morning, the girl was silent and did not open her mouth since she returned from the waterfall to wash her body and do the usual routine. Fu and Su were of course very worried, he would tell Mr. Zhi about Chiharu's progress which was now deteriorating.
Chiharu did not refuse when her injuries were treated, but she did not accept happily either. Like the undead, Chiharu only does what he used to do as a routine but does not include a soul in it. So when the sky door opened, Chiharu walked in there with a blank and hollow expression.
His goal the first time after reaching the sky world was of course the residence of Lord Zhi, and the God of Wisdom could not feel worried when looking at Chiharu's appearance that was far from good. Her body was full of bandages with her beautiful face, her eyes blank with no light. Upon seeing Mr. Zhi the girl smiled faintly, then said that she was fine.
"What's wrong with Chiharu?" ask himself to the two servants who were deliberately sent to look after Chiharu.
The two white ferrets kowtowed solemnly not daring to raise their heads in the slightest, "pardon us both for failing to look after Miss Chiharu, we both deserve to be punished." Fu exclaimed guiltily.
"We are too weak, my lord, to be able to do anything to protect Miss Chiharu. Please punish us." reply Su asked for punishment again.
The God of Wisdom was also confused by the situation he was facing, "let's say what's up!" assert that figure without wanting to be denied.
Their prostration deepened when they heard the voice of the God of Wisdom slightly rising, "Even master, the God of War Lukos said that Miss Chiharu was the cause of the death of the Earth God, Qi.
Miss is angry, and attacks the God Lukos. But because we are so weak, we cannot protect Miss. Finally he got hurt, forgive us my lord."
The tangled threads began to intertwine in the mind of the God of Wisdom, feeling pity as well as feeling guilty. "I should have indeed refused Lukos to deliver the message, I would have met the girl." said the God of Wisdom rising from his seat.
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Chiharu was sitting in front of the plants she cared for while living in Mr. Zhi's residence, feeling empty and empty. And the cruel memory continued to hit his brain until he felt dizzy, blaming himself in a pit of despair.
Mister Qi should just bury him, there was no need to give him a soul. Mister Qi should have given her the best rest, not roused her. Chiharu felt that she was just an empty container filled with something so that she could move, like a puppet moved by thread.
"Mr Qi must have had his own reasons for giving up his soul and spiritual energy on you." Mr. Zhi's voice inevitably interrupted Chiharu's daydream, making the girl somehow feel even more guilty.
The girl looked over, forcing herself to smile. Forcing himself to look fine, "but still, Master Qi vanished because of me. It should be that when I'm banished and dead, he'll just bury me."
Chiharu stared at her two small hands, her chest tightness coming back. The tightness was the same when Master Qi suddenly disappeared before him, "I'm sure Master Qi wouldn't have the heart to see you die just like that." with Master Zhi's tenderness sitting beside Chiharu, I'm sure you won't have the heart to watch him die just like that, stroked his head and tried to calm the girl down.
Mr. Zhi's treatment was able to make Chiharu's tears fall helpless, "What should I do, teacher? I couldn't live when I imagined that my life was being exchanged for Mr. Qi.
Mister Qi should have been here, I should have died. And have no existence in this world, but this all feels wrong."
"What you feel is wrong is not necessarily wrong in the eyes of fate and the universe. What you think is good is not necessarily good for you, and vice versa. Try harder, son. You were given this test for sure to make you stronger.
Who can defeat Chiharu?" now the girl understood why Mr. Zhi was called wisdom.
Every word that came out from between his lips, made anyone's heart become calmer. "Do I have the right?" however it still seems that it is not enough to get Chiharu out of the pit of despair.
Then the conversation ended with Chiharu's sobs. No matter what, Chiharu spilled it all out at that time. Being so weak and looking like an ordinary girl in general, not a god nor a human. Just a Chiharu.
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The Goddess of Time Zepin approached Chiharu in a hurry, the woman panicked when she saw a severe bruise on Chiharu's face. "What's going on?" his question is full of worry.
The girl smiled weakly, "I just fell down. I'm fine."
The Goddess of Time scolded Chiharu all out, saying that Chiharu should be more careful, not careless, not doing dangerous things, and doing something like being a good girl. I don't know that Chiharu didn't hear too much, the God of Time always went overboard when it came to her.
After Zepin's hospitality, the gathering began. Many Goddess Gods that Chiharu had never seen, the shape was different as if they were created to represent their respective work. But still did not diminish their beauty in the slightest, in contrast to the demons. Most of them were creepy-shaped, with a strong killing intent.
"It was nice that the Earth God had returned, looking back for hundreds of years the task had been abandoned." The meeting leaders there interrupted Chiharu's daydream, his tone sounding uneasy to the ears.
Chiharu rose from her seat, saluting solemnly "I represent the Earth God before to apologize, and I promise that the duty of the Earth God will not be neglected again. Although to be honest I am a little insecure when compared to the Goddess God who is here." said Chiharu respectfully with a bowed head, saying something so pleasant to hear.
Then the gathering ended, there was nothing special but insinuation that he was an ordinary man. What if Chiharu is only human? He will grow stronger and smash the face of Lukos the God of War. When remembering his figure Chiharu back upset, honestly he had already realized the bitter reality. No need to be revived.
"Damn!" gerutu Chiharu on his way to return to earth, not forgetting to ask a horse to travel. After this, he will learn how to fly using spiritual energy.
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The previous tough days finally got Chiharu through, the girl started to smile again. Cheerful as ever, and trying to bounce back from those painful memories, though it was hard to forget and Chiharu was reluctant to do so. Master Qi should not be forgotten, but not remembered until it brings pain.
"Miss there are more guests coming." said Fu calling Chiharu who was sweeping the backyard.
Two weeks had passed after the meeting in the sky world, and when Chiharu returned did not expect that the temple felt increasingly crowded and frequented. There are some who come to ask for blessings, or there are some who come to pray.
A young man came alone to Kueil Chiharu, carrying a basket of vegetables full. When he saw Chiharu, he smiled widely and handed the vegetable to the girl. "Miss of the temple, I give you vegetables. Hope you like it."
Just like that, then the man disappeared was swallowed by the dark forest. Different from most people who come where they ask for a request, or ask Chiharu to bless their goods. This man asked for nothing and instead gave the vegetables.
"The strange man." said Su as he took the vegetables from Chiharu's hand.
It was just that before the vegetable was taken away, Chiharu realized an awkwardness because he understood plants so well. "Wait!" stop pulling the vegetables.
Chiharu looked at him intensely and long ago, sniffing his scent then realizing what was wrong. "It's poisonous!" chiharu doesn't believe it.
"Pursue the man, fearing that he distributed the vegetables to others. Hurry along!" chiharu's orders are like an ultimatum, leaving any kind of job and immediately chasing a man who shouldn't be so far away.
The To Be Continued..