"Woof woof woof..."
A large German Shepherd appeared out of thin air, panting with its tongue out as it expressed the joy in its heart to Lin Ye.
Lin Ye raised his hand and furiously rubbed the dog's head, engaging in a brief moment of play with John.
Very quickly, he looked toward that Lark.
"Little guy, there's no chance for regret now."
With a gloomy expression, Lin Ye looked at the Lark, locking eyes with it, and walked over step by step. This made the Lark, which was lying on the ground hogtied and unable to flee, increasingly timid.
"Woof woof woof..."
John noticed this Lark and ran quickly to arrive in front of it.
Sniff sniff sniff...
Its black nose sniffed at the Lark, and immediately after, it extended a large paw and patted the Lark's small head.
The Lark felt a burst of dizziness. "&%..."
Chirping sounds constantly emerged; it attempted to shout to make John stay away, but the pleasant and crisp voice was obviously trembling this time.
Let alone Lin Ye, even Mai Sakurajima heard the fear in this Lark's heart.
It was afraid of dogs; it was definitely afraid of dogs!
"Woof woof woof."
John instead became even more enthusiastic, opening its mouth for a burst of wild barking.
Waves of heat hit it directly.
The Lark shivered even more severely.
Lin Ye looked at this Lark with a smile. This bird really was afraid of dogs.
"Are you willing to cooperate with us now?"
It remained motionless, as if it hadn't understood, but Lin Ye didn't believe that.
"Student Lin, how about I try to persuade it?"
Mai Sakurajima walked in front of Lin Ye and spoke in a soft tone.
She felt that currently, in the Lark's heart, Lin Ye had already transformed into a villain and a big bad guy, an enemy. Relying solely on threats, she feared, was no longer enough to make the Lark speak.
"Okay, Senpai, you do it!"
Lin Ye proactively gave up his position and even walked a few steps away. He waved his hand toward John, and John immediately ran over with a thump thump thump.
Mai Sakurajima crouched down, revealing a gentle smile. "Sorry, Student Lin was a bit rude just now. I should have stopped him; I shouldn't have let him act recklessly."
The girl apologized first.
"I will ask Student Lin to control John well and not let John get close to you, rest assured."
She extended her index finger and gently stroked the Lark's small head. Her gentle appearance unexpectedly calmed the Lark's mood.
Mai Sakurajima hummed a song softly.
Like a peaceful stream, like a warm spring breeze, brushing past the human heart, making one feel relaxed and happy.
She silently gathered the feathers on the ground one by one, gently dusting off the dirt and mud from each feather, organizing them together and placing them beside the Lark.
"Sorry, I apologize to you again on behalf of Student Lin."
Mai Sakurajima apologized once more.
"%&%&..."
It emitted a soft cry; at the very least, it had a bit more goodwill and recognition toward Mai Sakurajima.
Mai Sakurajima smiled. She turned her head to look at Lin Ye not far away. "Student Lin, let's let it go!"
Her bright eyes were looking forward to Lin Ye giving an affirmative answer.
Lin Ye nodded in agreement. Under the premise that he couldn't think of a better method right now, choosing to believe in Mai Sakurajima for once wasn't a bad idea.
If it really ran away, it wasn't like he couldn't catch it back.
After Mai Sakurajima received Lin Ye's agreement, her slender fingers placed upon the rope formed from black hair, untying it loop by loop.
The Lark's naked body was completely revealed.
Mai Sakurajima endured it to maintain her composure. Subsequently, she pushed the feathers she had already collected together in front of the Lark. "Sorry, returning them to you."
She remembered that bird feathers could still grow back, only requiring more time.
But she wasn't very certain if this peculiar bird in a Strange event could still grow feathers.
"#%￥&..."
It opened its mouth slightly, picking up a feather. Immediately following a burst of blue-white light, the feather appeared on its body.
Lin Ye looked, a flash of surprise passing by, but he didn't stop it. After the Lark's feathers recovered, it could fly. The difficulty of catching it again would increase by a level, but since they had reached this step, let's just watch and see!
Very quickly, the plucked feathers all returned to the Lark's body one by one.
It flapped its wings, its body flying up lightly, but it wasn't very stable. After a short while, it fell back onto the ground.
Obviously, even if the Lark's feathers had recovered, it hadn't completely recovered its flight ability yet and needed more time to recuperate.
"￥%...&...%&"
It was a bit unhappy, its red eyes staring at Lin Ye, expressing dissatisfaction.
"Woof woof woof..."
Lin Ye didn't react, but John saw it and couldn't bear it. He let out a burst of wild barking at the Lark, lifting his legs wanting to rush up, but was held back by the collar by Lin Ye in time.
If John were allowed to rush up, everything Mai Sakurajima had done up to now would turn into bubbles.
But Lin Ye expressed extreme satisfaction with John's protective behavior.
Good dog, good dog.
He touched John's head again.
Meanwhile, the Lark, frightened by John's anger, panicked, flapping its wings to retreat several steps, finally falling onto the ground.
Mai Sakurajima saw this and immediately ran over, inquiring with concern, "John won't come over, please rest assured."
She urged Lin Ye again, "Student Lin, don't let John scare it."
"Okay."
Lin Ye replied.
The Lark looked at Mai Sakurajima, then looked at the massive German Shepherd Lin Ye was holding. It noticed the German Shepherd's heavily panting tongue and mouth.
"&%%..."
After a short while, it emitted a crisp sound, flapping its wings quickly. Its small body came to Mai Sakurajima's shoulder, and its small head shook toward the direction of the humanoid statue.
Instantly, Mai Sakurajima understood the Lark's meaning. She stood up and walked over with small steps.
At this time, the Lark's pleasant timbre rang out.
Unknown when, the fountain that was only dripping with flowing water began to spray water again. Clear spring water splashed and scattered.
When Mai Sakurajima arrived beside the statue, the Lark flapped its wings and flew onto the statue's shoulder.
The pleasant sound echoed continuously.
It sang joyfully.
The spring water of the fountain danced along with it.
Either spraying out like water columns or dripping like water droplets, forming an endless accompaniment sound.
It flew a circle around Mai Sakurajima, constantly signaling Mai Sakurajima to sing together.
Mai Sakurajima began to hum.
It flew back to the statue's shoulder, raising its head to continue chirping and singing.
After a short while, the humanoid statue was once again suffused with blue-white light.
Bathed under this light, the Lark's body began to change.
Under the contrast of the light, the tiny body gradually grew larger, the neck became more slender and long, the wings spread out, and the tail feathers became long and slender.
The light dissipated.
An unknown, seven-colored, beautiful flying bird appeared.
Only after carefully comparing and distinguishing could one see some characteristics of the Lark from this bird.
"&%￥￥%..."
Its voice was even more pleasant to hear, ethereal and cleansing the human heart; all distracting thoughts seemed to disappear cleanly.
Lin Ye, prepared long ago, chewed on the Dazzle Chewing Gum, his confused consciousness instantly clearing up by more than half.
But he pretended to be confused, preparing to watch what action this large Lark would take.
And at this time, Lin Ye heard the notification sound coming from the Strange Game.
[Realistic Regular Mission 'Park Ethereal Female Voice' has been completed.]
[Reward 1: 3000 Game Points. (Blessing 'Point Splitting' active)]
[Reward 2: 200 Experience Points.]
[Reward 3: Random Blue Quality Item X1]
...
This large Lark was actually the true body of the 'Ethereal Female Voice'.
How could an ordinary person think of this point?
Generally, the moment players knew that catching the Lark couldn't complete the Strange Game's mission, they would think the true body of the 'Ethereal Female Voice' was some other existence.
But as a result, the true body was the mature version form after the Lark transformed.
The mission was already completed, but neither he nor Mai Sakurajima had left this Strange park.
The big Lark flew to Mai Sakurajima's side, landing once again on the girl's left shoulder.
Subsequently, under Lin Ye's gaze, Mai Sakurajima began to walk, advancing toward the direction of the silver bright moon.
One person and one bird walked step by step with steady paces.
Lin Ye made a shushing gesture to John. Looking at John's sturdy and strong appearance, he gritted his teeth and picked John up.
Superpower: Invisibility, activate.
Lin Ye hugged John and followed.
With John's sense of smell pointing the way, he didn't lose them at all.
Just like this, one person and one bird in front, one person and one dog behind.
Lin Ye followed, walking lightly along a small path. Both sides of the road were lush and green; occasionally, a cold evening breeze blew past, taking away traces of heat.
However, hugging John—this guy was furry and very warm—Lin Ye didn't feel any chill at all.
John was also very obedient, not making a sound the whole time, only pointing out the direction to Lin Ye when asked.
It wasn't that Lin Ye hadn't suspected that the big Lark was taking Mai Sakurajima to its nest, but comparing it to that guess, he still believed it was the fact that the big Lark was sending Mai Sakurajima away from the Strange park.
After all, if the big Lark wanted to harm Mai Sakurajima, it definitely should have retaliated against him first—prioritizing revenge against this enemy who plucked its bird feathers.
But the big Lark didn't do so.
Under the current circumstances where the Strange aura was slowly intensifying, the big Lark ignored even him, taking Mai Sakurajima away a step earlier. Lin Ye guessed that the big Lark considered Mai Sakurajima's limit as a human in enduring the Strange erosion in the Strange park.
So, the big Lark was this anxious.
Feeling the oppression coming from the environmental Strange erosion, Lin Ye had a conjecture.
Three minutes later, Lin Ye saw the figures of Mai Sakurajima and the big Lark pass through a layer of thin, invisible barrier and disappear.
He quickened his pace and put down John.
"Woof."
John ran fast with all four limbs bursting with power.
"Woof woof woof..."
John sniffed left, sniffed right. "Woof woof woof..."
It barked for a while at the empty ground in front.
"Mn, let's go over."
Leading John, Lin Ye extended his right hand, slowly passing through.
One person and one dog crossed over one after another.
On the other side, at the entrance of Chiba Park.
Mai Sakurajima recovered her consciousness.
Her slightly confused consciousness cleared up.
"Here is..."
She saw the familiar scenery.
"Chiba Park, this is reality."
In this instant, she suddenly realized she had escaped.
The sound of cars driving coming from the distance and the occasional honking sound all hinted at a certain reality.
"Student Lin, amazing."
But she didn't hear a response.
Mai Sakurajima was stunned. She looked around only to discover she was in this empty place; there was no figure of Lin Ye around, let alone the figure of that German Shepherd, John.
"Don't joke with me, Student Lin, come out quickly."
"If you don't come out again, I'm going to get angry."
She puffed up her cheeks, her words using an angry tone, but there wasn't a shred of response from the surroundings.
"No, impossible."
The rejoicing mood of surviving a disaster disappeared cleanly. She opened her eyes and shouted, "Lin, Lin Ye, Student Lin, come out for me."
She came out, but Lin Ye didn't come out. What happened afterwards?
Could it be that Lin Ye decided to stay in that Strange park himself in order to let her return to reality?
She couldn't accept a result like this.
How could she explain this to Yukinoshita, Ai Hoshino, and the others!
Mai Sakurajima heard footsteps sounding outside and ran over quickly. Looking over with a glance, what she saw was not Lin Ye.
It was a couple holding hands, enjoying a sweet stroll.
The couple ignored her existence and walked straight past.
Mai Sakurajima's face was pale.
At this moment, she finally recalled the tragic reality of her 'disappearance'.
No one could see her. She couldn't do it even if she wanted to find someone to help.
"I... can't do anything."
The expression of the girl standing in place gradually turned into pallor and sorrow.
"Did I do something wrong!"
She recalled the final scene.
The big Lark sang, the pleasant singing voice lingering by her ears, and she slowly lost consciousness.
She didn't know what happened after that, but in terms of the current situation, something happened to Lin Ye; he was left over there.
Her sorrowful eyes turned slowly, depressed, worried, and desolate. Tears constantly overflowed from the corners of her eyes. Her crisp throat sang a desolate song.
She didn't know why she wanted to sing, but she did so.
"Moonlight descends..."
"Wraps me gently..."
"..."
Once the song ended, she had already sat down abruptly, sobbing silently.
Even realizing she wasn't observed by people afterwards, Mai Sakurajima had been strong and optimistic, not shedding a single tear. But in this moment, she shed tears; the crystal tears could no longer be concealed and flowed down constantly.
Drip...
Drip...
Drops of tears fell on the ground, splashing out teardrops.
"I'm sorry."
She murmured.
She determined it was her fault; otherwise, how could Lin Ye have stayed there!
It was because Lin Ye believed in her that he was left over there.
"I... won't let you be over there alone."
"I'm going to find you right now."
This world of reality already had no place for her. She still wanted to go to that Strange park, to go to that man's side.
Mai Sakurajima supported herself with one hand and stood up, her body leaning forward, bumping into that figure in front with one step.
"Sorr..."
She just wanted to apologize, but raised her head and suddenly saw the appearance of the man in front clearly.
It was Lin Ye.
"Senpai, crying?"
Lin Ye noticed the tears at the corner of the girl's eyes.
Under the illumination of the silver-white streetlamp, the two clear trails of tears on Mai Sakurajima's cheeks were obvious. He felt a bit of heartache.
"You... it's good that you're okay."
She endured the agitated emotions in her heart, wiping away the tears at the corners of her eyes with one hand.
"I'm fine. I came out together with Senpai. If not for Senpai, I think we would still be trapped in the park now."
It was because of her?
"Don't comfort me, it has nothing to do with me."
"Why would I lie to you? It really is because Senpai moved the big Lark; it proactively sent Senpai out of the park, and I successfully walked out and left the park by quietly following behind Senpai's figure."
So it was like that.
The gloom in Mai Sakurajima's heart reduced by more than half.
But very quickly, another question surfaced in her heart.
"Why did you come out so late?"
"Of course, it's because I met it on the way out..."
Lin Ye pointed.
Mai Sakurajima looked in the direction Lin Ye pointed and saw the Lark tied up and held in the mouth of the German Shepherd, John, at a glance.
At this time, the Lark was listless and had no love for life.
The only thing that comforted Mai Sakurajima was that this time the Lark's feathers hadn't been plucked bare.
"Student Lin, this is..."
"I met it on the final road, so I caught it. I was just asking for directions at the time, but as a result, it still refused to speak. It was too excessive. Finally, there was no way, so I used some mandatory means."
"Moreover, it sent Senpai away, but didn't send me along. This is too unfair."
Facing Lin Ye's chuckling words, Mai Sakurajima didn't quite know how to answer.
She actually should thank the Lark; it was the Lark that sent her away. But Lin Ye's behavior toward the Lark was also very understandable. Lin Ye retaliating by catching it was completely reasonable and fair.
"Student Lin, can you not pluck its feathers?"
Mai Sakurajima felt feathers were very important to the Lark.
"Since Senpai said so, I won't pluck its feathers."
The listless Lark suddenly gained a bit of vitality; that was the luster of hope.
"I plan to add some spices directly and roast it to feed John. Catching it took John a lot of effort too. Otherwise, catching it really would have had a tiny bit of difficulty."
The Lark: ???
Mai Sakurajima: ???
This isn't a joke, right!
Mai Sakurajima met his gaze and quickly read a touch of teasing laughter from Lin Ye's eyes.
She quickly understood Lin Ye's hint, so she continued to speak, "Student, for my sake, let it off the hook!"
"Oh!"
Lin Ye dragged out the sound.
"If it had cooperated early on, I definitely would have been willing to let it off the hook. But this guy was stubborn to the end, attempting to hypnotize and influence my consciousness, wanting to keep me in the park forever. Senpai, I really can't let it go this simply."
"I beg you. I, I can promise you one thing."
Although she wasn't clear why Lin Ye specifically wanted her to save this Lark.
But since Lin Ye hinted so, she did it. And out of her own thoughts, she also hoped this Lark could be fine and leave safely.
"Sigh..."
"Student Lin, I beg you."
She walked toward John. "John, be a good boy, hand it to me, okay?"
John's big dark eyes looked toward Lin Ye. Seeing Lin Ye nod, it loosened its mouth.
Mai Sakurajima received it carefully, cupping it in her palms. She slowly untied the rope, and soon, the Lark regained its freedom.
It just wanted to flap its wings when it felt the gazes coming from Lin Ye and John.
In a flash, it made a decision and flew onto Mai Sakurajima's shoulder, rubbing its small head to express its intimacy.
It also learned to be obedient and didn't dare to chirp anymore, deeply afraid Lin Ye would torment it again.
"Senpai, this kind of bird can't be tamed. More people will suffer its calamity in the future."
Mai Sakurajima blinked.
She raise this bird?
She never had this idea.
Very quickly, she thought for a moment and understood Lin Ye's true purpose.
"It won't. It won't do evil again, won't lure people into the park again, right?"
She looked toward it.
The Lark nodded vigorously, chirping and twittering to express its meaning.
"Student Lin, please believe, please give it one more chance."
"Sigh!"
Lin Ye sighed. "Fine! But if I encounter you again, I will definitely pluck you completely bare, add some spices, and roast you for John to eat."
"Woof woof woof..."
John barked vigorously in agreement, showing off its strength.
Just now, it utilized the characteristics of a hunting dog to chase and take down this Lark in one fell swoop.
It made a considerable contribution.
The Lark trembled. Although it didn't respond, its shivering expression already indicated its thoughts at this moment.
It couldn't afford to provoke Lin Ye.
Falling into Lin Ye's hands twice.
Even if it didn't want to admit defeat, it had to accept it.
The Lark looked at that German Shepherd panting with its tongue out, its body trembling slightly.
"Relax, it's already over."
Mai Sakurajima stroked it gently.
The Lark rubbed against her.
"Go! Go back!"
Mai Sakurajima smiled and signaled that the Lark could leave. However, it didn't leave immediately, but flew two circles around Mai Sakurajima, finally landing on Mai Sakurajima's hand.
Its beak bit onto its own body, plucking a feather and placing it into Mai Sakurajima's hand.
Just as it was preparing to leave, Lin Ye's voice came over. "What about me!"
The Lark: ???
"You want to treat us differently again?"
The Lark came before Lin Ye trembling and bit off one of its feathers.
After receiving Lin Ye's permission, it flew up.
The pleasant and crisp voice rang out.
The Lark's figure disappeared into the night curtain.
Lin Ye looked at this feather in his hand, and the Strange Game displayed information regarding it.
[Name: Lark Feather]
[Category: Strange object]
[Quality: Blue]
[Ability: After use, will possess a certain levitation ability, and singing ability will be enhanced. Duration and intensity are related to the user's Agility and Mental Power.]
[Usage Condition: Mental Power reaching 12, Agility reaching 12.]
[Note 1: Use it, and you can become a big superstar.]
[Note 2: Want to experience the feeling of flying? Use it, come do that leap of faith.]
[Special Reminder: Can be used, but don't get addicted. Strange erosion is no joke.]
...
"Senpai, show me that feather of yours too."
"Mn."
Mai Sakurajima handed the feather in her hand to Lin Ye.
Lin Ye obtained the same information.
These two feathers were both Strange objects.
Previously he plucked the Lark's feathers, but every feather had no information about being a Strange object. Obviously, the feathers at that time were not Strange objects.
But now...
"Only by obtaining the gift of the true owner can it become a Strange object."
His hand rope was also gifted by Miyuki, so it was a Strange object. If he snatched Miyuki's hair and used Miyuki's hair to make a bracelet, he couldn't obtain a Strange object.
His method of using the Lark's goodwill toward Mai Sakurajima to further increase the Lark's goodwill toward Mai Sakurajima was still useful. At least they obtained two Strange objects.
"What use does this have?"
Mai Sakurajima, not being a Strange Player, didn't know the preciousness of this feather.
"Senpai, this is good stuff, the value is very high."
Lin Ye didn't want to hide the preciousness of the Lark Feather from Mai Sakurajima.
"giving it to you."
Mai Sakurajima didn't have a shred of hesitation, giving it directly to him. She didn't even ask.
"Senpai doesn't want to know about it?"
She thought for a moment and shook her head. "Since I already gave it to you, it's better not to know. It wouldn't be good if the value is too high and I regret it."
She made a decision. "Just count it as that one condition I said just now!"
"This can't be the same."
Lin Ye smiled.
"A condition is a condition, a feather is a feather; how can the two be lumped together!"
"Previously it was you..."
Mai Sakurajima noticed the smile in Lin Ye's eyes and knew Lin Ye's thoughts—he wanted to tease her, make fun of her.
"A not excessive condition, I can promise you."
Let alone a not excessive condition, even if it was a slightly excessive condition, she could agree and satisfy Lin Ye.
This life of hers was saved by Lin Ye.
"I remembered it. You can't break your promise."
"I won't. The premise is it's not excessive. For example, that kind of erotic condition is absolutely impossible. Although being fantasized about by a Junior, I'm not unable to accept it, but that can only remain in thoughts. Don't think about doing it in reality."
Mai Sakurajima spoke.
"Pity."
"You really have this kind of thought!"
"Senpai is so beautiful; is it strange for me to have this kind of thought?"
Of course it wasn't strange.
What was strange was that he said it directly and clearly. Generally, how could people say it like this?
But Mai Sakurajima didn't continue to inquire either.
"Let's go! Go back to the apartment early to rest."
Whether it was Lin Ye or Mai Sakurajima, both were tired now. Not only physical exhaustion, but even more so psychological exhaustion.
About twenty minutes later,
The two returned to the apartment.
Mai Sakurajima completely disregarded her image, lying directly on the bed. Her curves were completely revealed. Lin Ye sat on the chair, his line of sight appreciating this beautiful scenery.
Half a minute later, Mai Sakurajima finally noticed Lin Ye's line of sight. Blushing, she shifted her body and pulled over the quilt to cover her buttocks.
She would treat that scenery just now as interest on her gratitude to Lin Ye.
"How do we sleep tonight?"
Lin Ye spoke up.
"I'm fine with whatever."
The bed was naturally the most comfortable, but sleeping on the floor wasn't impossible either. She could accept it.
"That's simple then. Senpai, sleep with me, one bed!"
The girl with long black hair froze in this moment. For a moment, she felt she was having auditory hallucinations.
This Student Lin really didn't know the meaning of subtlety at all!
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