Chapter 2 (1/2)

Chapter 2 Wind Crane: Rebirth

Phantom's voice was barely a whisper, yet it was strangely comforting.

She nodded. “I understand. Even though I have no idea how tough this mission is going to be, I won't miss the opportunity. I will complete the mission and return to my own body. My world is too important to me.”

Phantom nodded silently, and drew a circle in the air with his hand. As Luo Di watched, light slowly filled the circle.

“Remember, from the moment you leave this place, you are no longer Luo Di (洛萩) but Feng Luodi (封洛萩). I will contact you if necessary.”

Luo Di took a deep breath, and walked into the circle of light, swaying a little on her feet. Bit by bit, she disappeared.

As the darkness engulfed her surroundings, Phantom sighed to himself. Behind him, a similarly unfeeling voice sounded off.

“Have you really decided on this? She has a right to know the truth, you know, the right to choose for herself.”

Phantom did not respond immediately, but turned and glided away. From the depths of the darkness, his voice echoed back mutedly. “I cannot bear to tell her.”

“Oh? Since when did you get so soft?”

Luo Di did not hear the short exchange that happened after she left. As she pa.s.sed through the circle, a familiar feeling came back to her. Her entire body felt heavy, and her head was in so much pain, almost just on the verge of exploding.

She opened her eyes with great effort, and saw an ornately carved headboard of redwood, and the plain tabernacle that flowed around the sides of it. Then, a surprised gasp came from her side, delicate and high-pitched. Luo Di winced a little from the shrill sound.

“The young miss is awake! Jet, quickly inform the doctor!”