The first thing that made the four secretly aware of this was when the three of them had not yet set off...... When he met the painter Nigel at Noah's station, he heard the story from Nigel.

The famous painter named Nigel Elliott was also an extremely clumsy teenager.

People expect too much from him...... Expectations beyond his true ability, and cast a disappointed eye when he was unable to fulfill this false expectation.

But compared to himself, he suffered much more suffering and pressure.

While doing that mundane job without any artistry, Nigel spent eight years in his spare time building a solid foundation for himself.

After that, he spent another 12 years repeatedly groping and exploring the deepest and most upper-level aspects of the industry. Again and again, he hit the south wall called "Yaon" and did not look back until he died.

So...... In the year he was forty-two years old. He held his head up and withstood it with dignity, from what people had expected of him twenty years ago.

Halfway through Nigel's life, his life was just beginning.

This firm and persistent outlook on life deeply shocked the four dark carvings.

…… When confronted with others who have high expectations of themselves.

What Nigel did was not to escape from this expectation; Nor is it a defense of one's innocence. Instead, work hard silently to improve yourself...... In order to one day, he can match the "genius" of twenty years ago.

- so that I can no longer be that despicable and hypocritical young success.

…… The first half of his life was so similar to himself.

Even if you try hard, you can't catch up with the expectations of others to climb quickly. silently endured the doubts of others about his own efforts, swallowed tears in his stomach, and climbed up desperately.

What those people hope for is not to make themselves the "next Lin Yiyi...... but became even better than Lin Yiyi.

It's just that he's not yet there. Raise your head, and you can't see through the shadow cast by the giant.

- But all this is just because he is too young.

Just like Nigel.

If he can also be steadfast and give 20 years of life - then he can also succeed!

Even less than that, because his own talent is also stronger than Nigel's!

He didn't follow Lin Yiyi.

But they happened to be on the same road—

At the moment when I realized that my vision was so shallow.

Jealousy, resentment, grievance, and injustice are instantly resolved from the heart.

In its place, there is a clear and brilliant light that has been hatched in the bottom of the heart.

The laziness caused by not being rewarded for the effort, and the inferiority complex that arises because of doubts about whether you can live up to the expectations of others, are all dispelled by this light.

Life is still long.

— and I'm not going to throw in the towel, and I'm not going to stop.

- One day, I will be worthy of all the expectations that others have placed on me.

Four Dark Engraving was not a painter, and he was not a student of Nigel. Nigel doesn't know his past, and he doesn't care about his future.

But the four dark moments are also real, and I feel a light of hope spread from another heart to the bottom of my heart along the words......

"Are you alright, Err?"

Lin Yiyi asked with concern: "What is the degree of visual illusion?" Are there any other abnormalities in the body? ”

She looked at the four dark carvings with some apprehension.

You're working too hard.

Si secretly just grinned, revealing a cheerful and generous smile.

"It's fine!"

- Because I'm a man.

He's already a big man.

It's time for me to protect you, sister.

He smashed his mouth regretfully, and said with a smile: "It's just that I can't help much later...... It's up to you. ”

Lin Yiyi shook her head: "We will definitely leave you some times." Wait for Annan to come and purify your erosion, and then you will fight again...... You won't be left behind in the ranks.

"If your opinion is not purified enough, then deduct it from me."

Lin Yiyi replied without hesitation: "Now you can take a rest and don't go into a nightmare again." ”

It was unquestionable, genuine love and concern.

Four was stunned for a moment.

Of course, he knew that Lin Yiyi attached great importance to Annan's favorability. Even Jiu'er exchanged a military long axe for a good feeling, but Lin Yiyi's favor still existed and she never took the initiative to use it.

The player is able to resurrect.

The actual effect of this debuff is only "upgrade efficiency". The erosion of Annan clean-up is directly zero...... If it is used reasonably, it should be saved a little more, and it will be clear after it rises to about 90%, and the use efficiency will be relatively high.

There is no doubt that this is a concern from Lin Yiyi.

Speaking of which, Lin Yiyi's "promotion code" was finally given to herself. And no one else.

Concerns that have remained unchanged throughout.

But he didn't notice it before.

No, it's not so much unaware...... It's better to say that in the face of the huge "expectations" that have almost crushed him, he didn't care about other people's love for him at all.

Because that love is really insignificant in the face of the pressure he faces—not enough to defuse his pressure, nor to solve his problems.

…… I'm a trash cookie with no conscience.

Four Dark Carving sighed softly.

He suddenly felt that his mind was so calm......

"Thank you, sister."

He whispered.

was suddenly thanked by the four secretly, and Lin Yiyi was also stunned.

She smacked her lips and suddenly felt goosebumps.

It was the first time she had heard Si Darken say thank you in such a formal, not-so-hippie smiley tone.

“…… To be honest, not very adaptable. ”

Lin Yiyi touched her arm a little embarrassed.

She smiled, "But it doesn't feel bad." ”

Directly above them, in the city of more than a dozen kilometers.

Annan chuckled and turned off the backstage view of the player.

- They're all good boys.

He sighed softly.

It may be a little young, a little impatient, but it's not bad in nature.

They are all young men with light in their hearts.

"They have answered my call to come here as my strength and help me save the world...... I'll have to prepare some gifts for them. ”

Annan slowly closed his eyes.

He can't reach another world, but he doesn't have nothing to give.

Even the game can move people and make people feel real...... It's not even impossible to change a person's life. Then this more real "game" can't just be "fun".

Now it seems that the gift has already been sought.

Fix their shortcomings.

Discover their strengths.

Acknowledging their efforts.

Develop the character and abilities they need.

Releasing past resentment and jealousy, healing their wounds, and affirming their efforts and aspirations......

"—and give you [hope], how."

Annan said in a low voice.

He opened his eyes slightly.

At that moment, a pure and flawless light overflowed from his eyes.

"-Hey!"

At that moment, Dmitry pushed the door open.

Seeing the "Gilandaio", which was quite divine at this moment, his feet stopped, and the whole person was stunned for a moment.

"What's the matter?"

Ghirandaeo looked back casually and asked with a smile.

Dmitry pursed his lips and did not respond.

Is it an illusion......

The moment he entered the door, he seemed to see a supreme and holy god.