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Mengdie instructed Edward not to show any hostility towards the wolves before she approached them first. Edward, Xiu, and Nia closely followed her, while Father Cotton decided to stay with the villagers as a precaution.
Mengdie, looking frail and pale, slowly approached the wolves. To her surprise, the grey wolves didn't scatter to surround the others as they did in the morning. Instead, they lined up along the path between the white wolf and Mengdie, sitting quietly and proudly.
At the end of the formation, the white wolf also stood up slowly and walked towards Mengdie. As they drew closer, they once again faced each other, eye to eye.
Mengdie, looking tired, sighed softly, still recovering from the blood loss. Her pale complexion made her look even more fragile, as if a gust of wind could knock her over. The white wolf, in contrast, was tall and majestic, its paws as thick as Mengdie's waist and standing a head taller than her, causing Nia and the others to feel anxious.
The white wolf examined Mengdie closely, from her perked ears down to her swaying tail. Mengdie, with a faint smile on her pink lips, exuded a subtle fragrance from her black hair. Finally, the white wolf closed its eyes for a moment and then sat in front of Mengdie.
Wolves don't sit in the presence of an enemy. It only sits when there's no hostility, which was a good sign for Xiu, Edward, and Nia, who relaxed a bit.
"Um, woof." The wolf reopened its eyes, showing clarity in its red gaze. It leaned towards Mengdie and gently licked her cheek. The sudden warmth made Mengdie giggle and shrink back, while her laughter filled the air.
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"Ha ha ha, don't... don't lick. It tickles, ha ha ha... So ticklish! I told you not to lick anymore – it's all wet. Ha ha, ha ha ha..."
As the sun set, the golden light enveloped the girl and the beast, and their laughter echoed across the plains. The white "demon" tenderly licked Mengdie's neck and cheek, causing her to laugh continuously. After some play, they seemed to understand each other and stopped. Then...
Mengdie wrapped her arms around the white wolf's neck, and it lowered its head, allowing her to stroke its fur. Their tails gently wagged, indicating a bond that transcended any distance.
"Hu hu hu! This is so touching! Mutual friendship through mutual harm! Hu hu hu, this will be a landmark event in my natural science research! Hu hu hu, I must record this! This is a triumph in biology, a moment for the history books! Hu hu hu, Miss Mengdie—!" Xiu cried with excitement, tears streaming down his face as he frantically wrote his observations.
Edward and Nia couldn't help but express their disdain for Xiu's exaggerated reaction.
After a long embrace, Mengdie and the white wolf finally parted. Mengdie, somewhat reluctantly, stroked the wolf's jaw and smiled, "You're so strong now; you should have no trouble surviving in the forest. Please, don't lead your pack to attack humans again, okay?"
The white wolf affectionately licked Mengdie's cheek and softly whined in agreement.
Mengdie nodded, satisfied. With that, the village's wolf incident came to an end.
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As night fell, Mengdie gently patted the white wolf and smiled. Then, she turned back to join her companions, taking a deep breath.
"Alright! The wolf issue is resolved; they shouldn't attack the village anymore. Nia, stay here and wait. Xiu, decide if you want to come along. Edward, our goals align; we must retrieve the King's Cup. There's no time to waste; let's move."
The night had already darkened, with three moons hanging in the sky. The stars sparkled beautifully.
"Wait, Mengdie, are you sure? It's already so late..." Edward hesitated, glancing at the wolves, especially the red-eyed white wolf, feeling reluctant to venture into the dark forest.
Mengdie remained silent, and seeing Edward's reluctance, she turned and headed towards the forest. The white wolf, as if understanding, also stood up and accompanied her.
As Edward watched Mengdie walk away, Xiu patted him on the shoulder and grinned, not saying a word, but proudly patting him again before following Mengdie with his staff.
Edward felt like he had somehow lost to Xiu.
"Nia, wait for me! I'm coming too!" Nia, instructed to stay behind, rushed to join Mengdie, Father Cotton, and Xiu. After a brief reprimand from Mengdie, they proceeded to the forest, accompanied by the pack of wolves.
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