Chapter 113

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Chapter 113: The Hand That Lin Lin Had Just Stared At

Lin Lin woke up from her dream.

She knew she had dreamed, but she had completely forgotten the details.

It wasn’t something precious, but because she realized she had missed it, she still felt a slight sadness.

The snow outside continued to fall, and the warmth from the fireplace made the room cozy.

Lin Lin got up. In the simple room, there were no curtains on the bed, so she could easily see the Knight Commander sitting on a wooden chair, turning the coals with a fire poker.

The flames danced as the tongs moved, leaving small sparks scattered like stars on the dark ashes.

The Knight Commander’s hearing was extraordinary; even with his back turned to Lin Lin, he could still hear the soft rustle of the blanket and asked, "Are you awake?"

Lin Lin felt a bit dazed. She still didn’t think she was waking up from being drunk; she simply felt her mind was a little slow.

"Yes," Lin Lin replied.

Only then did Norman turn around.

Indeed, the Knight Commander still looked clean and fresh, with no signs of sleepiness at all.

Norman stood up and smoothed the wrinkles in his shirt.

He cared a lot about these little details, and this might be one of the reasons why Norman became a knight admired by many.

Only when she truly saw his face, smiling perfectly, did Lin Lin gradually realize that Norman had not left; he had truly been adding charcoal all night as he said.

Even when faced with Lin Lin’s drunken promise, he still keeps his word.

"It’s good that you woke up early," Norman said with a smile, "or I would have to go back on my promise."

Lin Lin knew that no matter how hard the knights worked the day before, there would still be morning practice the next day. As Knight Commander, Norman had to train and keep the knights alert.

Lin Lin felt a little embarrassed, as if she had caused trouble for others after drinking.

In fact, she remembered everything she said the night before and recalled that after the Knight Commander brought her to her room, she mentioned not wanting to wake up alone.

To show her gratitude, Lin Lin jumped off the bed while Norman was organizing his clothes and went to the coat rack to get his cape.

Yesterday, that cape was also draped over Lin Lin.

Due to their height difference, even when Lin Lin stood on her toes, she couldn’t put the cape on Norman, so after getting the cape, she stood beside him holding it up, acting like a clothing rack.

When Norman turned around, he could see the lady, who was not good at flattering, forcing a smile at him.

This feeling is a bit magical because most of the time, Norman’s care for others earns him their respect and admiration, rather than a real return. From a certain point of view, the Knight Commander’s duties include kindness towards the people and fulfilling their dreams about the knight order.

Not to mention a child like Lin Lin, children naturally need care, even if it’s not from Norman, but from David or others. Norman believes they would also show kindness.

Lin sincerely wanted to do something for him, even though it seemed a bit clumsy.

This act of giving back was as if Lin saw himself as an adult just like Norman.

Perhaps it was because he went out at a very young age that he had this mindset, Norman thought.

He reached out and took the cloak, putting it over his shoulders.

Lin Lin saw his wrist when he took the cloak.

Usually, Norman wears white gloves. Today, because there were no gloves for him to use here with Lin Lin, his hands were showing.

His bony hands were quite noticeable, likely because knights need strong hands to wield great swords. The bones around his wrists looked very sturdy, giving him a strength that didn’t match his handsome appearance.

Lin Lin remembered that in modern society, the thickness of certain dog breeds’ leg bones is used as a standard for show dogs; they need strong bones to support their powerful muscles and intense exercise.

Lin Lin’s gaze did not stop; Knight Commander habitually looked down at the place where the other person was paying attention.

It was his wrist.

Ordinary and unremarkable, nothing to worry about.

"Thank you for taking care of me yesterday," Lin Lin began, and Norman’s attention shifted to her face, "What I said yesterday was actually nonsense; you don’t really need to stay."

Not wanting to wake up alone felt a little too embarrassing for an adult, no matter how she thought about it.

Moreover, Lin Lin actually felt that she wasn’t that lonely; it was just that alcohol amplified a tiny bit of negative emotion.

She felt she could fully adapt to her current life; it was only sometimes, occasionally, that she would think of the days that had passed.

Then, the hand that Lin Lin had just gazed at touched her cheek.

It is not a confusing matter of gender, but rather a feeling of kindness and compassion.

Like an elder looking at a child, like a prophet facing their followers.

Lin Lin felt his slightly warm palm against her cheek as the Knight Commander leaned down a bit.

Outside the window, it was still silent and cold, with white snow falling. The golden-haired knight standing near the warm fireplace looked like the last light of the sun shining on the earth.

Lin Lin knew that Norman would not understand why she felt a little lost, but he also seemed not to see her small feelings as an overreaction.

"Did you feel lonely when you woke up today?" the Knight Commander asked.

Lin Lin gently shook her head.

Norman’s smile remained soft; his handsome face showed tiny lines from this action, and his clear blue eyes sparkled, "Then my actions yesterday were not meaningless."

Lin Lin was taken aback for a moment.

She suddenly understood why the pile of romance novels that Donna bought had so many stories about knights that sold well.

–

Lin Lin came to the snowy ground wearing a fluffy rabbit fur cloak and thick snow boots.

The knight group had been training for a while, while the colder Caligo stayed in a warm room, and she took the chance to bask in the sun a little when it was shining.

Also in the yard was the Moon Elf Royvald.

As Lin Lin walked along the path that had been cleared of snow, she heard the gentle sound of a lute.

In the heavy snow, this warm and flowing melody made the wind feel less cold.

The Moon Elf spotted Lin Lin from a distance, and when his lively green eyes saw her rabbit fur cloak, he raised an eyebrow, puzzled about why humans wear the fur of other animals.

Lin Lin interpreted the confusion in his expression, giving a slightly embarrassed smile, grateful that he didn’t ask anything and instead played a happier, lighter tune after she arrived.

It is truly moving; Lin Lin even began to think about giving him a silver coin as a tip.

The Moon Elf was like a tree, or some other quiet plant. Although he had a fondness for humans, he preferred to be approached by them rather than having to engage in social interactions that he was not skilled at.

As Lin Lin got closer to Royvald, his melody gradually slowed down, and when Lin Lin finally stood next to him, the music in the Moon Elf’s hands ended on a low note.

"What is this song?" Lin Lin asked him.

Although she did not understand music, Lin Lin was very interested in the musical characteristics of elves. She believed, through her colored glasses, that the main theme in elven music should be the praise of nature.

"It is about snow and flowers," Royvald answered, "There are some flowers that only bloom in winter; their colors are as pure and beautiful as snow."

Lin Lin guessed correctly.

"Are all your songs uplifting?" Lin Lin couldn’t help but ask.

The Moon Elf tilted his head slightly, not quite understanding the meaning of the question.

"Hmm…" Lin Lin thinks, "Among humans, there are many popular songs that are quite sad, like failed love? Unachieved goals?"

Lin Lin assures that human music is certainly not limited to these, but it’s very bad; she only hears many well-known songs, most of which talk about love and power.

Royvald understands what Lin Lin is saying. He raises his hand and plays a few melodies, and the ancient lute naturally expresses a feeling of sadness.

"Of course, there are such songs among elves," Royvald replies, "but these feelings are not good for Moon Elves; they can disturb our minds and make us feel sad and weak, even shorten our lives."

Wow… hearing this makes it seem like Moon Elves live entirely with their feelings.

"Are all negative emotions not allowed?" Lin Lin asks, "What about greed and jealousy?"

With each word she speaks, the Moon Elf’s brow furrows a little more.

Unlike the knight order, the Moon Elf does not simply see Lin Lin as a young one; in fact, if judged by lifespan, the members of the knight order are young ones to him.

"You should not encounter those negative emotions," Royvald seriously tells him, "it will make you become, become like a… Dark Elf."

Lin Lin felt a bit uneasy; the warning from the Moon Elf sounded just like an old-fashioned parent’s advice telling their children not to become troublemakers on the streets. Indeed, Dark Elves had a very bad reputation among the elves.

Lin Lin nodded eagerly, assuring that she would never become like a Dark Elf, which made the Moon Elf smile in satisfaction.

After training, the knights left the playground and saw this scene.

Lin Lin, wearing a furry cloak and looking serious, leaned in close to the Moon Elf and said something to him. The Moon Elf nodded gently with a modest demeanor, showing a satisfied expression.

Mage David in the crowd adjusted his glasses; he was reminding himself not to call Lin’s name harshly.

At this age, girls care a lot about their image. If she lost face in front of the Moon Elf, she might be upset for the whole afternoon.

But! Why wouldn’t this guy listen to him at all! He had already told her that beings like the Moon Elf were very unreliable! She was truly a girl who could be harmed by beauty!

"Lin!"

Lin Lin heard a deep voice from behind her; she recognized it as David’s voice.

Lin Lin turned around and saw the wizard marching over in a huff.

Standing behind him, Norman had an expression that suggested he was enjoying the show.

When Lin Lin’s gaze swept over him, Norman shrugged, wearing a look that said he couldn’t do anything to help.

If there was anyone in the knight order who could handle Lin Lin, it would be David.

Because when it came to Lin Lin’s meals, expenses, and daily needs, those were all David’s responsibilities. He was probably taking care of a girl her age for the first time, caring for her with strict traditional rules and a serious manner like an old-fashioned matron.

Unlike the seemingly carefree Knight Commander, David’s dark hair was a bit messy, and he was sweating on his forehead. Even though he was a wizard, he still had to do physical training.

As David stared at her walking toward him, Lin Lin took a step away from the Moon Elf, clearly aware of why David was angry.

To put it another way, if David hadn’t forced her to stay away from the Moon Elf, she might not have been so curious about Royvald. But when David started trying to separate them, Lin Lin’s rebellious spirit made her even more curious about everything related to the Moon Elf.

Lin Lin felt a thrilling rush of adrenaline.

Just then, the Moon Elf behind picked up the lute again as David approached, playing a lively song that was perfect for the battlefield.

Even the Moon Elf’s music matched the rhythm of David’s footsteps, each step making a beat.

That damn sense of rhythm.

Lin Lin turned to Royvald and urged him not to add fuel to the fire, "Stop playing already, what do you need background music for right now?"

The Elf looked at Lin Lin, "Don’t you think David’s expression is perfect for this song?"

"Yes," Lin Lin replied, "once you finish playing, there won’t be the two of us anymore."

The Moon Elf set down the lute and calmly looked at the furious mage.

David grabbed Lin Lin’s arm and pulled her away, "Come on, let’s go see some normal men in the city!"

Lin Lin: ?

The knights: ?