REBIRTH OF THE QUEEN

Remained in that position for several minutes, not a sound could be heard from either of them.

Only the rustle of leaves in the wind and the sound of paper on an open book.

Until now, the girl still had not found anything related to the Elf, what she found was only a story that was not much different from the two books she picked up for the first time.

Did Master Liu point to the wrong place?

Putting back the book that didn't interest her at all, the girl leaned back enjoying the cool night air blowing against her skin. Feels so refreshing with a fragrant aroma that comes with it.

She closed her eyes for a moment.

'Miss, don't sleep here,' the hum of Hao's voice suddenly filled the girl's head.

"I didn't sleep. Just closed my eyes. Don't worry," Fu Xie Lan replied.

And then there was silence again.

While in that position, Fu Xie Lan was a little nostalgic, remembering all the things that had happened to her during her previous life up to now.

A journey of life that, if woven into a story, sounds very impossible, and is more suitable to be a bedtime fairy tale for children.

A sigh escaped her lips, suddenly she felt like someone was watching and staring at her intently.

Immediately Fu Xie Lan opened her eyelids.

Is that Hao?

Looking at the direction the little creature was in, it didn't seem like it, because Hao seemed to have his eyes closed.

Looking around, it turns out that up there, at the top of the tree, some fireflies are scattered, illuminating and when viewed from Fu Xie Lan's position, at a glance they look like scattered stars that fill the night sky.

It seemed like the fireflies had just filled the place, because the moment before she closed her eyes, the little creatures had not been seen at all. If counted, maybe the number is around tens of tails.

But that was not what bothered Fu Xie Lan's focus. There, directly above her, a small bird seemed to be staring at her, watching her every move without any visible movement or sound.

Fu Xie Lan who was noticed by such a creature shuddered slightly in horror because it felt very strange, she who had not done anything earlier and suddenly got such a sharp look from the little bird above her.

And the next second, either she had to laugh at herself or something because she had just assumed the existence of the bird was human.

Hey, it's just a bird. Why should she shudder in horror? It seems, the longer she is in this world the more madness will happen to her.

Fu Xie Lan then took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled again. Trying to normalize her feelings as before and ignoring the bird's presence above her. Treated the creature as if it had never been there.

She wanted to close her eyes again but stopped.

The bird she saw just suddenly flew towards her, no, but rather on top of one of the books that Fu Xie Lan had not touched at all, perched on top and occasionally jump up and down.

Even Hao who had his eyes closed slowly opened because he was disturbed by the sound of the bird.

Fu Xie Lan who saw it up close couldn't help but frown.

The bird has a body so small, more like a sparrow chick. It's just that it has a very different fur color.

Although the fur on its whole body looks brownish, but not on its neck. There, perfectly clean white feathers were fully coiled, resembling the pattern on an eagle.

Its small size with such a fun pattern makes it look so adorable. However, that was before someone looked into its two eyes.

Its eyes are so sharp and fierce at the same time that anyone might shudder in horror, including Fu Xie Lan just a moment ago. And this is in stark contrast to its small body size.

Fu Xie Lan only glanced at the bird and leaned back, wanting to close her eyes. However, the bird suddenly flew towards her and perched right on top of her arm, and again, it managed to make Hao immediately stand up and want to jump towards the girl.

"It's okay, Hao. Leave it alone," said Fu Xie Lan when she saw the creature's wary attitude.

"What's wrong? Hmmm?" said Fu Xie Lan again as she cupped the bird in one hand and stroked it after placing it on her index finger. Let it roost there.

"After scaring me a little, you came to me," the girl added again, Fu Xie Lan's way of speaking was not much different from the way she spoke to people.

Seeing the bird's eyes at such a close distance, Fu Xie Lan was stunned for a moment. Not without reason, because the creature has jet black eyes. Maybe that's what makes his vision feel so sharp.

"Return to your position, Hao," said Fu Xie Lan again when she felt the movement of the little creature walking towards her by jumping between the books.

"This bird is harmless, and it didn't hurt me."

"Leave it alone," added the girl again

Hearing his Miss's command, Hao twisted his body and returned to his original position. Following the girl's words, however, Hao's vigilance did not diminish in the slightest.

This world is a place where anything can happen, sometimes creatures that are not considered dangerous turn out to be the deadliest. And Hao believed that.

Fu Xie Lan suddenly frowned, the bird gripped the forefinger on its perch very firmly.

No, not gripping like it usually does, but more like the bird tugging at her forefinger while flapping its wings.

Of course, Fu Xie Lan was confused. She didn't know what the bird meant.

"Where are you taking me?" asked Fu Xie Lan in a slightly whispering tone of voice, inviting the bird to speak.

And at that very moment, the little winged creature let go of its clawed grip on Fu Xie Lan's finger and flew into one of the books where it had first alighted.

The bird hopped low on it, and it succeeded in making the frown on Fu Xie Lan's forehead even more obvious.

Seeing Fu Xie Lan's expression showing on the half of her face that was not covered by the mask, Hao made a sound.

'Looks like it wants Miss to read the book.'

"Is that true?" Fu Xie Lan asked a little doubtfully, glanced at Hao briefly, then turned her gaze back to the book where the bird was.

"You want me to read that?" said Fu Xie Lan again inviting the winged creature to speak.

It is a truly ridiculous sight. If only she had lived in the human race, perhaps Fu Xie Lan would have been called a madman.

As if understanding her words, the bird flew back and landed on Fu Xie Lan's index finger, gripping tightly while flapping its wings, as if pulling her to her feet.