065. Confused girl, have you ever heard of the Emperor?
Six o'clock in the afternoon. Google search reading
The last ray of blood-red sunset.
Gradually disappeared on the horizon.
Countless bright neon lights.
Illuminated every corner of Chinatown.
The delicious restaurants that had closed for business did not close.
The aunt in white chef's uniform leaned on the door frame of the kitchen.
Her eyes glanced at the dining table near the door from time to time.
At this moment, the neon light from outside the door was reflected on a black-haired girl in a black leather jacket.
At a glance.
The haggard black-haired girl had greasy and messy hair, as if she hadn't washed it for a few days.
She stared at the egg fried rice in front of her with a dull look, and the whole person seemed to be wandering in the sky.
At this moment.
Lin Yu, who had just cleaned up the kitchen, came to his aunt.
He first poked his head out with frameless glasses and glanced at the black-haired girl, then turned to his aunt and asked:
"Boss lady, she hasn't left yet?"
"Hmm..."
The aunt nodded silently with a solemn expression.
Then, she deliberately lowered her voice and complained:
"I ordered a plate of fried rice and sat there all day... If she hadn't said she was Luo Xia's high school classmate, I would have chased her away long ago."
Then, the aunt with a frown asked Lin Yu:
"Do you think that girl's sloppy appearance is a drug addict? My Luo Xia has always been obedient and sensible, and he didn't have the habit of flirting with girls when he was in school... Besides, he hasn't been to school for so long, so he doesn't have time to flirt with girls, right?"
Before he finished speaking.
Lin Yu's face showed a helpless expression.
He poked his head out again.
After repeatedly scanning the black-haired girl.
He said to his aunt with certainty:
"That girl doesn't look like she has taken any illegal drugs...but rather like she has some kind of post-traumatic stress disorder."
"What? What kind of disorder? Is this a mental illness?"
The aunt was slightly stunned.
She looked at Lin Yu blankly.
Lin Yu pushed his frameless glasses helplessly.
He shrugged his shoulders and said in a flat tone:
"In short, post-traumatic stress disorder, abbreviated as 'ptsd' in medicine, is a mental disorder that gradually develops after a human individual accidentally experiences, witnesses or encounters serious injuries or even death threats..."
"Oh...I see."
The aunt, who looked at her blankly, nodded as if she understood.
Then, she looked at the black-haired girl again with a little more pity in her eyes.
Not long after, just when the kind-hearted aunt was about to change her clothes.
Teach the black-haired girl a lesson by the way.
Try to enlighten the other party's mood.
Rorschach's tall and strong figure appeared in front of the restaurant.
He hasn't entered the door yet.
At first glance, he saw the black-haired girl in a daze, Jessica Jones.
Rorschach, smiling, greeted his aunt and Lin Yu first.
Then, he turned around and sat across from the dining table.
At this time, Rorschach's face returned to an expressionless state.
His eyes were fixed on the dishevelled Jessica.
He was silent for a moment.
Suddenly he sighed:
"Jessica, are you really not afraid of death?"
And heard a familiar voice.
Jessica, who had been wandering in the sky, seemed to finally come back to her senses.
She stared at Rorschach blankly.
He hesitated and said:
"Sorry, if there was no other way, I wouldn't dare to disturb you..."
Before he finished speaking, Rorschach slightly raised his chin.
He looked into Jessica's eyes and asked:
"When did you recognize me?"
Jessica, who looked haggard, took a deep breath.
She pulled the corners of her mouth slightly.
Blinked, and said:
"At that time, I just felt that you looked familiar, but when I returned home, I found the school album and carefully identified it, and then I barely confirmed your identity..."
"I had expected this."
Rorschach nodded expressionlessly:
"However, since we are just ordinary classmates and not friends, I won't beat around the bush with you."
"Do you... want to ask me for something?"
"I, I want you to save me!"
Jessica, who seemed to have found an outlet, took a deep breath.
She subconsciously clenched her fist on the table, making a creaking sound.
"I simply thought that I could be redeemed if the demon disappeared completely, but I found out that I was wrong!"
"I was conscious when he controlled me, and I accidentally helped him do many bad things! Murder and robbery were just small things during that period!"
"I even... I'm sorry, I was too excited for a while."
Jessica, who was caught in painful memories, trembled all over.
She took deep breaths repeatedly.
Only then did he barely suppress the surging emotions in his heart.
Jessica, with a numb expression, gave Rorschach a bitter smile.
She continued:
"I have not been able to sleep peacefully for several days and nights. As long as I close my eyes, I will think of those horrible experiences."
"Because you saved me, I found you again... I ask you to help me find a meaning for me to live!"
"Even... Even if you choose to kill me!"
For a moment.
Jessica's eyes seemed to be full of despair for life.
Rorschach, who was sitting opposite her, raised his eyebrows.
He stared into Jessica's eyes and fell into thought.
After a moment of silence.
The expressionless Rorschach suddenly laughed.
He took a deep breath and asked the girl with a serious expression:
"Jessica...are you sure you're not even afraid of death?"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Won't you regret it?"
"I think there is nothing left to regret in my life."
"So, are you willing to make some contribution to the future of mankind?"
"The future of mankind? I, I don't quite understand..."
"Do you think you are the only one in the world who has suffered the same suffering? Do you think you are the most miserable girl in the world?"
"As you and I speak at this moment, countless human beings are suffering things they should not have to endure."
"The wanton superpower"
"A chaotic and evil organization"
"Alien life is watching with eager eyes"
"Even many monsters in myths and legends"
"Jessica, we have reached a critical point where humankind is about to perish..."
"So, are you willing to join my cause and dedicate everything to the future of mankind?"
"I, I am willing...but Rorschach, you don't want to invite me to join any religion, do you?"
"religion?"
"No, your perspective should not be so superficial and narrow."
"This is just a spirit that has been passed down by mankind for a long time, a belief that mankind must implement to the end in order to survive!"
"Next, I will tell you a story about an immortal person that has been passed down from ancient times to the present day..."
'He had countless names in his life...but for countless years, the most prominent title was called by people...'
"Emperor!"
