Rhodes Island's Psychologist

Ch 63: Toasted Pineapple Bun

In the end, the reimbursement from Silence didn't even stay in his wallet for more than one day, before it went into the hands of some unscrupulous, red-haired angel. Yes, even though she saved him, he still thinks she is unscrupulous, especially when she took the money from him.

"Thank you for your patronage." Exusiai even gives Lin Yie the receipt, "Take this. And this. It's your application for payment by instalments. You still have five more payments to make."

Lin Yie looks dead on the inside, "If I can't pay, will you shoot me?"

"Of course not." Exusiai shakes her head, "After all, I am not a devil."

You are more terrifying than devils.

"We won't use violence for debt collection. You can trust us on that. Rhodes Island has been a great partner for Penguin Logistics."

Lin Yie sighs. He can only hope Kal'tsit will reimburse the bill.

"Don't frown so much, boss." The unscrupulous angel comforts him, "In the end, you are still alive. Just think of it as losing your wealth in exchange for your life, not to mention you went through such an exciting journey. Ordinary people don't even get to experience this."

Lin Yie feels a bit irritated, but he already gave up on arguing with her.

Exusiai smiles, "If you need our service again, remember to pick me."

I would be a fool to pick you again.

After that, Exusiai leaves with Lin Yie's money, while humming to herself.

As he watches Exusiai step outside, Lin Yie thinks that she did save his life after all, so out of courtesy, he decides to walk her out. The corridor is very dark right now. Lin Yie can't even see his feet. Perhaps, the attacks from before damaged the grid. However, that's not a problem for Exusiai. Her halo is practically a walking source of light. Just her halo alone is enough to illuminate half the corridor. Originally, Lin Yie just wanted to walk her out. After realizing this, he decides to leave with her instead.

"Aren't you going to rest?" Exusiai asks.

"I want to see Nightingale."

"Oh. I understand. Then, I will go first." Exusiai keeps walking, but after a few steps, she notices that Lin Yie is still following her, so she asks, "What are you doing?"

Lin Yie points at her halo.

"Hey now. I am not a flashlight," She complains.

I know. You are brighter than a flashlight.

Nonetheless, Exusiai still walks Lin Yie to Nightingale's room before leaving.

When Exusiai is leaving for real this time, Lin Yie suppresses his urge to touch her halo. Actually, he has wanted to do that since the first time he met her. He is very curious about this mysterious object. It doesn't seem to be powered by electricity. So is it hot? If he were to put a pan on it, would he be able to cook?

(Angel's halo, huh?)

Just the title alone makes him want to touch it. However, wouldn't that be sacrilegious for Exusiai? Although Lin Yie doesn't want to believe Exusiai counts as an angel.

(Wait. If I can't touch angel's halo, what about devil's horns?)

He hasn't touched Nightingale's horns before. (I wonder what they feel like?)

(...Um, isn't that a bit perverted?)

Lin Yie shakes his head as he steps inside.

The lights in Nightingale's room are off. Maybe Nightingale is sleeping. There is also a faint smell of medicine in the air.

Lin Yie doesn't turn on the light. He just walks slowly through the dark and moves the curtains slightly to let some moonlight in.

He looks at the sleeping girl. After being "blackmailed" by some angel, Lin Yie thinks this devil is rather cute by comparison. Then, he recalls what happened during the attack and how she begged for his help. He clenches his fist quietly.

There is one thought in his mind that doesn't go away. In fact, it has been there since the intruders seized Nightingale.

(Why am I so powerless? If I were stronger, Nightingale wouldn't have to go through that.)

Although Nightingale doesn't seem troubled right now, Lin Yie still remembers her red, bruised face, after the intruders slapped her. He still remembers her calling him helplessly. 

"Pineapple Bun! Pineapple Bun!"

Originally, he just wanted to touch her horns during her sleep, but now, he just wants to treasure this peaceful moment. He wants to give her a smile when she wakes up; and reassure her that everything is fine.

(Um. The script is ready. Now, I just have to wait.)

It is tiring to stand there until she wakes up, so Lin Yie plans to sit on another bed and rest for a moment. He thinks that Nightingale lives here alone. When he finds the other bed, he sits down.

However, there is a person on the bed.

"Ahhhhhhh!!!" Someone screams underneath him, "Who dares to assault Lord Ifrit?! Die!"

Before Lin Yie can get up, he is on fire.

"Ahhhhhhh!!!"

Nightingale is woken up by the commotion. She rubs her eyes and asks intuitively, "Pineapple Bun?" When she takes a closer look and sees a burning Lin Yie, she tilts her head.

"Toasted Pineapple Bun?"