"Like this, afterward you can get married and have children here, and life will be plain and straightforward."

Listening to it finish speaking, An Le once more looked at the peaceful village before her.

This time, she didn't speak in her mind, but instead, as if she were communicating with a real being,

"Thank you for thinking of me, Little Thumb."

Little Thumb thought her words were sarcastic and remained on guard, replying irritably,

"Hmph, don't misunderstand, I'm not looking out for you.

"All this time you've had thoughts of giving up, probably because you know a way to kill me, right?

"For me, since you already know how to kill me at any time, I've already failed, so there's no need to deceive you further."

Little Thumb flicked its tongue and turned its head away,

"If you keep opposing other hosts, even if you defeat them, in the end, you'll surely kill me.

"It's better to provide a win-win solution; you rely on my ability to find happiness, and I can continue living. Why not?

"Moreover, without Yan Huan, it's not easy for other hosts to evolve to their final form...

"Most of their efforts will likely be spent on finding you, so there's no need to worry about them posing further threats..."

Listening to Little Thumb's words, An Le shook her head but said with a smile,

"I wasn't being sarcastic, Little Thumb."

"Eh?"

Little Thumb turned to look at An Le, only to realize that at this moment, the thought of giving up in her heart had finally dissipated.

Thus, it could once again feel An Le's emotions.

In that instant, it felt An Le's thoughts on its proposal.

It felt... Heartfelt and joyful.

In other words, An Le was indeed moved by its proposal.

"Although Little Thumb, you deceived me, and that makes me angry...

"But sometimes I can't help but think, during my loneliest and most helpless times, you encouraged me.

"Also, without your ability, I might never have been able to stand alongside such brilliant girls as Vice President Sakuragi, would I?"

An Le smiled slightly, turning her head to look at Little Thumb,

"So I began to think, perhaps Little Thumb, you're like the anesthetic that saved the old lady...

"Harmful if misused, but crucial at critical moments."

Hearing An Le's words, Little Thumb was slightly stunned, unable to speak for a long time.

After a while, it turned its head and muttered softly,

"Are you stupid? Someone harms you, yet you can still see through it."

"..."

An Le didn't speak, only smiled gently.

Facing her gentle smile, Little Thumb turned its head in irritation and said impatiently,

"So, you are also moved by the suggestion to stay here..."

"Mm."

Yet An Le tilted her head up, gazing at the sky and murmured,

"Here, it's truly beautiful...

"Simple, peaceful, harmonious, carefree... just like when I was with Xiao Huan in the South District as a child...

"Only by staying here did I truly realize, what I've always wanted is just this, to go back to the past with Xiao Huan..."

Feeling An Le's heart swell with excitement, Little Thumb's face also showed a happy expression, quickly following up with,

"Yes, if that's the case, then tonight let's..."

"But, Little Thumb..."

Though it was connecting with her mind, it still didn't expect An Le to shake her head, expressing refusal,

"I... can't do this."

"Huh?"

Looking at the shaking An Le in front of it, Little Thumb couldn't help but recall when she first unlocked the superconductor.

At that time, she could have used the superconductor to get that dress for free...

At that time, Little Thumb felt her excitement and fondness for that dress...

Yet it couldn't understand why, despite her liking and excitement, she still chose to refuse.

"Wh... why?"

"...Because, the longer I stay in this beauty, the more I realize... this beauty belongs to me alone..."

An Le pressed her lips together, looked at the witch costume she was wearing, and said blankly,

"And this beauty is also maintained by your ability, Little Thumb.

"Maybe for a day or two, but for a lifetime...

"I can rot here, rot in the past.

"But... Xiao Huan can't..."

Little Thumb stared blankly at An Le in front of it, not knowing what to say for a while.

"Sometimes I really envy Vice President Sakuragi and Senior Ye Shiyu.

"Maybe it's not just because of their family background, but more because of their purity..."

Pure people are always admirable.

If I were also a pure person, it would be good, whether for better or worse.

Maybe like Vice President Sakuragi, choosing to help Xiao Huan without expecting any return...

Or like Senior Ye Shiyu, choosing a path to the end, completely using Xiao Huan up...

But no matter which path, An Le couldn't take it.

Though she clearly had a blazing desire, somehow, she couldn't harden her heart.

Maybe it's this lack of purity that makes her unqualified to become a true host?

After all, the one Little Thumb should truly choose as a host is Xiao Huan's boss.

But since things have come to this, it's no use thinking about it anymore.

The beauty she sought after with all her might, maybe...

These few days are enough.

"..."

Thinking this, An Le lowered her head and took out a piece of paper from her bosom.

On it was the phone number left by Sakuragi Hitomi on the TV.

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