The old man's subsequent articulations were almost in his mouth, as if he was just pronouncing meaningless syllables.

Even with Xiao Xiao's sharp ears, he couldn't hear clearly what the old man said.

He made no sound to disturb the old man who seemed to be immersed in his own world.

The death of a child is a big blow to the old man.

The subsequent death of his wife undoubtedly worsened the blow.

Even though the old man tried to let himself go, the vague feeling of guilt remained like maggots in the tarsal bones.

The child in the belly of his current wife is the old man’s final self-salvation.

The old man wants to prove that he has changed by taking good care of the child.

…

"Seven years old."

The old man's voice suddenly became clearer again, "The child was only seven years old when he died."

"Seven years, I just want to live another seven years."

"I want to take care of this child for seven years."

…

"Dad really didn't mean it."

"Dad, after taking good care of your brother, can he come and see you again?"

The old man looked in a daze and was a little incoherent.

Xiao Xiao, who had been quiet and expressionless, suddenly moved and supported the old man who was leaning to one side.

The old man, who narrowly escaped death and lost his last hope, finally couldn't bear the huge blow and fainted.

Looking at the old man's old and gloomy face, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but sigh softly.

…

"Zhizuku, thank you for your help."

Xiao Xiao turned to look at the monster who had been quietly watching the developments here.

"We're leaving."

"Are you leaving?"

Tsumugi felt a little regretful.

This human being was the first human being he encountered after a long time with a monster by his side.

It is quite interested in this human being and wants to chat more with this human being.

It's a pity that this human being will leave so soon.

"If we don't go up there, there will be chaos up there."

If Xiao Xiao was the only one, he wouldn't mind staying with this monster for a while.

However, so many people on the sea are looking for the missing old man.

In order to avoid more trouble, he had better send the old man up as soon as possible.

…

Chizuku didn't stay.

It knows what this human being means.

In fact, it has been very noisy up there from just now until now.

It thought it would be better to wait and go further to the bottom of the sea.

The monster looked at Xiao Xiao silently, silently expressing his farewell.

…
Chapter completed!