Temple Girl
32. The Full Moon That Night

"The oath involves blood, whereupon one of the owners of the oath dies. Then the other one will experience the same thing, right both will be killed." and Rao Shu's words really make the anger Chiharu back to the surface.

His fists hardened even more when the goddamn elder really wanted Gin to see the demon leave this world and die, his jaw hardened and his teeth gritted against the anger emanating from the frail and weak man. "How can you do that?!" furious, it was difficult to hold back the emotions at that time.

It feels funny when Chiharu defends a demon she just meticulously knows right now, her memory is inevitably thrown away when she is tied in chains like Gin is now. It was painful when Gin experienced the same thing, and at that time no one else saved him. No Rao Shu wanted Gin's death so badly, no Zhen a childhood friend he had only met recently, and not even Mr. Qi.

The one who saved him at that time was Gin, how could he bear when the creature was so in need of help Chiharu turned his face not knowing. The girl stared at the elders there sharply, her cries almost bursting from holding back the anger. Frustration he could not get rid of, why this all felt so difficult. Is it because Chiharu is just a weak human who was given a little bit of strength by Master Qi?

"I'll never do that blood oath!" the intonation of his voice went up several stairs, slightly shouting out his emotions.

"Why not? After all you will live to death to pick up with–"

"ME," Chiharu's voice could no longer control "WILL NEVER DO IT!" yelling angrily no matter what he was facing.

A snap of a finger rang out from Rao Shu's fingers, a second later the little girl's body slid towards the ground. Attracted down as if gravity wanted his body, smashing his joints so much that he cried out in pain. His bones screamed, holding the foundation of the girl's body from being destroyed.

"The weak human girl who doesn't know how to put herself, who you are can bargain with me." Rao Shu's voice sounded sharp, the room often trembled with Rao Shu's anger.

The girl had actually managed to anger him, perhaps if Rao Shu could not control herself it was certain that the girl was now gone. No noise, and no removal of marks at all. "I'll do it."

And the tremor stopped, "I'll do the blood oath, so please before I die. Please don't bother her." the cry broke out, from the bottom of her heart Chiharu was certainly blaming herself. Damn Gin met a weak man like himself, a man who could not even give him freedom.

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Gin's weak body lay helpless, next to him Chiharu was lying down with tears drenching her face. The blood oath ritual was not delayed by Rao Shu and immediately after Chiharu agreed to it, it felt really painful when Chiharu looked over to the side. Staring at the face of Gin who was closed quietly without being disturbed, but the man always shouted to kill him.

What if Gin woke up later, realizing that he was only as long as an ordinary human. How Chiharu explained it, or even whether he was able to say it. From her heart Chiharu felt a feeling of guilt that pierced her heart, unbearable until she could only mutter an apology. Sorry for keeping the creature trapped and having to live with it, sorry for taking away its freedom, and sorry for not being able to protect it.

The forbidden vow began when a dagger was draped over both of their hands, preparing to scratch their arms to begin the process of the blood oath. Chiharu grimaced as the dagger scraped and took his blood, the servant who took his blood gave the thing to Rao Shu. The elder returned to cast a spell that Chiharu could not understand, a ray filling the place as the blood of the two flew in the sky.

Fused and then entered the bodies of the two of them, embedded there until the two died. At least now the two of them can live quietly until Chiharu's age, the girl will free Gin. Letting the man go wherever he likes, because the girl can imagine being stuck feels like she must be very sickening to Gin.

After the ritual was completed, Chiharu brought Gin to the residence of Lord Zhi. Taking good care of the man and concocting the elixir so that the slash wounds were covered, was not a difficult thing because after three days Chiharu was able to breathe a sigh of relief as Gin's wounds recovered well. The man looked better by the day, making the little weight of the girl lift up a little.

Mr. Zhi looked at him with a look of pity, but what power he could not get involved in this matter. Even the girl said that in order for her not to get involved, Chiharu could not bear if she had to involve Mr. Zhi who had kindly accommodated her. Yet somehow guilt managed to slip between the heart of the God of Wisdom, wondering if he had done the right thing?

Later that night, Chiharu decides to return to the shrine of Lord Qi's relics, not knowing when Gin will open both eyes. And the girl felt uneasy if she continued to be here, continuing to trouble Mr. Zhi and making the man worried about continuing to lunge into Chiharu's mind.

Mr. Zhi shook his head slowly, smiling bitterly at the girl. "At least you can ask for help for something like this." The man stretched out his fingers, a yellowish ray enveloping the body of the white unraveling man there. Making Chiharu lighter as if the man can move.

"I didn't know that spiritual energy could be used like this." amazed Chiharu with a smile, feeling so stupid.

"Go!" then the girl nodded her head, guided Gin by the hand and passed through the gates of the sky world to get to the Earth where they lived.

Since Su had returned, Gin and Chiharu were alone. The girl led Gin, clasping the man's fingers through the path before reaching the temple. The night did not feel cold that night so it felt like Chiharu wanted to take a little longer to enjoy the scenery there, he looked up at the full moon. So round and so radiant, it was as if the Goddess of the Middle Moon was looking at him with pity.

The girl felt agonized as her memories twisted back to what had happened, about to cry but trying to hold on. It's okay, Chiharu will find a way to let go of this oath. He was so young that even when he died it seemed like a long time, there was still time to figure out how this oath came to pass.

"Right, it's okay." murmured Chiharu, trying to encourage herself. Grasping Gin's wrist tighter, then sighing tiredly.

Chiharu's warm fingers finally managed to lead Gin safely, entering the warm temple and of course being greeted warmly by Fu and Su. Feeling happy when they returned safely, and feeling a little worried because Mr. Gin they were not yet conscious.

Chiharu carefully laid down that body, she should have left right now. However, the girl now even noticed the face that was sleeping in peace. Unbearable fingers stretched out to stroke the manes of Gin who was on his face, rubbing gently.

"Sorry, forgive me." her voice trembled as she said the apology, "I'll find a way, just calm down." Chiharu's crying uncontrollably.

He rubbed his tears, pulling a blanket to cover the man's body. Then closed the door very slowly, fearing that the man would be distracted by the slightest sound. Without the girl realizing, that the man had been conscious since three days ago. Realizing the situation that occurred until he felt guilty for Chiharu who had to bear everything.

The man woke up, with a sitting position he leaned his body. Rubbing his face in frustration he cast a glare at the brightly shining moon, it seemed like he had made the wrong decision by not fighting the God of War that night. Indeed, from the beginning it was his fault, realizing that the temple had eyes and that there were witnesses there.

The man hopes that when he is captured, he can meet again with Chiharu. It was that decision that made the girl have to endure it all, as the sword was able to make its regeneration long enough. How selfish he was to put Chiharu in that difficult position, yet he could not part with the girl. He doesn't want to.

The man sighed when one of Chiharu's servants realized that he had regained consciousness, "Come out! I know you're there, Fu." And right after that the half-rabbit came out of his hiding place.

"I know that you have come to your senses, sir, but it is not my right to ask why you are hiding it." The servant said slowly, as if afraid to offend his master. Of course the unwritten rule, the strong rule over the weak. Automatically, Fu and Su will respect Gin.

The man glanced at the half-rabbit creature, "I must be crazy." I don't know who Gin said it to, but was able to make Fu confused there.

"Yes, my Lord?"

"I must have gone crazy thinking spending the rest of my life with that girl wasn't a bad thing." after saying it, the moon somehow shone rounder. It emits its light with a resplendent yellow sheen, bringing about a sense of peace. The Moon Goddess was really cheerful that night.

The To Be Continued...