Chapter 29 — Don’t Think Too Much

*Flick!*

“Ooh…”

A crisp flick to the forehead suddenly echoed within the quiet little restaurant, followed by a young girl’s soft whimper.

Of course, Bai Yu had controlled her strength and hadn’t actually hurt Loweia.

However, that sudden flick was enough to snap Loweia out of the self-loathing she was about to sink into.

She lifted her head, her crimson eyes flickering with a dazed expression.

Although it didn’t hurt, she didn’t quite understand why Bai Yu had suddenly flicked her.

Besides the confusion, there was a hint of grievance in the girl’s eyes.

Why did Bai Yu suddenly flick her?

She was already sad because she felt useless and unable to help Bai Yu, but now Bai Yu had suddenly reached out to flick her.

Was this her way of saying she really was useless?

Was Bai Yu starting to hate her?

*Sob…*

No, anything but that.

That was the one thing she couldn’t accept.

She didn’t want Bai Yu to hate her.

But… but…

A misty haze instantly blurred the girl’s beautiful red eyes.

It wouldn’t be strange for someone as useless as her to be hated by Bai Yu.

At that thought, Loweia’s already gloomy mood darkened even further.

However, seeing the look on Loweia’s face, Bai Yu was suddenly a bit bewildered.

‘Wait… that’s not right.’

She remembered that she hadn’t used much force.

She had really only flicked her very lightly; it shouldn’t have been painful.

But if it didn’t hurt, why did Loweia look like she was about to burst into tears?

Just as she was about to ask what was wrong, Loweia spoke up first.

“Bai Yu… did I let you down?”

The current her was definitely very different from the person she used to be.

The her of the past surely wouldn’t have been as cowardly as she was now.

At the very least, she wouldn’t have lacked even the courage to face an Abnormal Entity.

She wouldn’t be like she was now, actually choosing to hide away by herself.

Even though it was Bai Yu who had told her to find a safe place to hide, she still shouldn’t have actually left Bai Yu alone and gone into hiding.

Therefore, this version of herself, who was completely different from the past, must have disappointed Bai Yu.

Maybe Bai Yu even hated her now.

She waited for Bai Yu’s answer, certain the result would be…

“Silly girl.”

Eh?

Right then, Bai Yu reached out and flicked her again.

This time was just as painless as the last, leaving her even more confused.

By now, Bai Yu had a rough guess as to what was going through the girl’s head.

She couldn’t help but let out a helpless smile.

“What are you thinking, you dummy? How could I ever be disappointed in you?”

“But… but… I clearly can’t do anything. If it were the past me, I would definitely be able to…”

Before she could finish, Bai Yu lightly flicked her forehead once more.

“Silly girl, I told you already. Whether it’s the past Wei Ya or the current one, to me, you are the same Wei Ya I know. You are the most important person to me.”

They were clearly heartwarming words, but to the current Loweia, they felt somewhat suffocating.

The better Bai Yu treated her, the more she felt how much she owed her.

“Besides, we agreed before, didn’t we? The most important thing for Wei Ya right now is to recover properly. Until then, don’t go overthinking things. Things like me being disappointed in you or hating you… how could that ever be possible?”

As she spoke, Bai Yu took Loweia’s hand.

“Wei Ya is my most important person. No matter what you become, Wei Ya is Wei Ya. It is impossible for me to hate you.”

“But…”

Loweia opened her mouth, wanting to say more.

She knew Bai Yu was telling the truth; she couldn’t possibly harbor such thoughts.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have chosen to protect her, let alone rush to her side the very moment she heard her cry for help.

What she feared wasn’t that Bai Yu would hate her, but rather her own powerlessness.

She feared that, in the end, she might end up hurting Bai Yu because of her own shortcomings.

That deep sense of helplessness was like a massive boulder weighing heavily on her heart.

In her current weak state, she could do nothing but watch helplessly as Bai Yu fought those dangerous Abnormal Entities to protect her.

Even after resolving everything, Bai Yu still had to spend her energy comforting her frightened self.

The feeling was truly terrible.

Loweia hated being this powerless.

She also wanted to possess the strength to protect Bai Yu, rather than just hiding behind her and accepting her protection.

“I just hate…”

However, just as she opened her mouth to speak her heart, a warm finger was gently pressed against her lips, sealing the words she hadn’t yet finished.

“Shh…”

Bai Yu suddenly leaned in closer — so close that they could clearly feel each other’s warm breath.

“I’m here now,” Bai Yu’s voice was soft, yet it carried a magical quality that sounded reassuring.

“As long as I am by your side, you don’t need to worry about any of that. So, trust me, okay?”

Loweia’s breath hitched.

She didn’t doubt Bai Yu; she just really hated her own powerlessness.

“Furthermore, don’t be so hard on yourself. After all, you’ve lost your memories and forgotten many things. In such a state, it’s only normal to be afraid when suddenly faced with such a terrifying monster. So, there’s no need to blame yourself.What Wei Ya needs to do now is just recover and stay healthy. As for Abnormal Entities, once your body has recovered, I’ll stay with you and help you find your old touch. Perhaps then you’ll be able to regain your past strength.Wei Ya, don’t doubt or hate yourself. The old you was very powerful. The current you has simply forgotten. Once you find your rhythm again, you’ll become just as amazing as you were before. When that time comes, I’ll need you to protect me.”

‘Really?’

‘Was the past me really that powerful?’

‘Was she sure the past me wasn’t just a burden who could only hide behind her and hold her back?’

Seeing the lingering hesitation in Loweia’s eyes, Bai Yu continued, attempting to dispel the last of her doubts.

“I wouldn’t lie to you. The old Wei Ya was truly very powerful.”

Staring into those close-up purple eyes, Loweia could feel that Bai Yu’s words came from the heart.

They weren’t lies told merely to comfort her.

‘Was I really that powerful before?’

Loweia’s eyes lit up slightly.

If that were true, would she eventually stop being a burden who could only hide behind Bai Yu and hold her back?

But, before she could remember and reclaim her strength, how much longer would she have to rely on Bai Yu?

Thinking about it that way, she felt as though she might end up owing Bai Yu more and more.

When the time came, what would she have to do to repay everything Bai Yu had done for her?

Of course, as far as Bai Yu was concerned, Loweia’s current state was ideal.

While she was comforting Loweia just now, she was also applying pressure, constantly building up the girl’s internal sense of debt.

Only by doing this would the impact be significant enough when Bai Yu eventually revealed her true strength and forced Loweia to face the truth.

However, this was also the most difficult part of the plan.

If Loweia didn’t develop a sense of indebtedness at all, the plan would be a waste of effort, and Bai Yu would have to switch to a different strategy.

Additionally, Bai Yu hadn’t expected to see such a soft and sweet side to the Pale Witch, an S+ Disaster Class, after she lost her memories.

Seeing that Loweia’s emotions had stabilized significantly, Bai Yu picked up the menu from the table and handed it to her.

“Alright, you must be hungry too. Hurry up and order some things you like.”

Loweia nodded gently and turned her gaze to the menu.

Before long, she had finished making her selections.

While waiting for the food, Bai Yu noticed a familiar figure walking into the restaurant.

It was Su Keke, though judging by the look on her face, she seemed extremely exhausted.