Deviant: No Longer Human

Chapter 239 - 239: The True Guardians! (6)

Aurora hesitated,

But as the words escaped him, his expression shifted drastically.

The existence of hell and its inhabitants was a closely guarded secret, that could pose an threat to his own existence.

Yet, Aurora's reaction was not what he expected. She offered a subtle smile, neither confirming nor denying his speculation. "Neither of those. But this Hell Spirit you mentioned, is it the name of an entity causing trouble recently?"

Wang Xiao's response was a silent, narrowed gaze.

Aurora, "Me and Mimi are Guardians, but not of this era," she clarified, suggesting a depth and history to their roles far beyond Wang Xiao's initial understanding.

"Which generation, then?" Wang Xiao's curiosity was piqued.

The notion of generations among Guardians suggested a lineage or a succession that was meticulously maintained, yet shrouded in mystery to those outside their circle.

Aurora, sensing the depth of his curiosity, turned to face him.

Her gaze, initially meeting Wang Xiao's, drifted towards the majestic figure of the dragon resting nearby.

"You see her? That's Aura, and she has been my companion for a very long time. However, the life energy sustaining her is depleting, and soon, she will pass away with it..."

Wang Xiao, taken aback by the solemnity of her words, chose not to interrupt, sensing the gravity of the moment for Aurora.

Though Aurora maintained a composed façade, a subtle tremor in the corner of her lips betrayed the sorrow that the thought of Aura's impending demise brought her.

As she redirected her gaze towards the stars, a particular constellation caught her attention. "That one there is called Draco. The brightest star, Eltanin, is near its head. I named it... after Aura..." Her voice trailed off, laden with unspoken emotions and memories.

??

"You named it?" Wang Xiao exclaimed with an unbelieving tone, his eyebrows arching in surprise.

Pfttt....

Aurora anticipated this reaction, yet she couldn't suppress the bubbling laughter that erupted from her lips.

She quickly clamped her hands over her mouth, but the laughter persisted, escaping in uncontrollable bursts. "Wang Xiao, I didn't mean it... That... happened..." Her words were punctuated by fits of giggles as she struggled to compose herself.

With each attempt to stifle the laughter, her face contorted in a futile effort to contain the mirth.

Wang Xiao, witnessing her struggle, decided he had seen enough.

He closed the distance between them and firmly grasped her face, covering it with his hand.

"Eh!?" Aurora's startled exclamation was muffled by Wang Xiao's hand.

As her laughter subsided, Aurora took a deep breath, her eyes wide with surprise as she felt his hand clenching tightly around her face.

"Heh? I thought you needed some help. Excessive laughter can kill people; be careful." His smile only added to the bewildering moment as he released her, leaving Aurora's mind reeling with a mix of emotions.

With an amused sigh, she shook her head, trying to regain her composure.