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Chapter 219 Flash

"Is this... the truth about the night on the barren mountain?"

After actually witnessing the story that happened in the past, Xiao Yi looked distressed.

He still didn't quite understand what kind of person Feist was.

As Lucio said, there is only a small part of this about Pfister, and it is all subjective.

Even if he is as smart as Xiao Yi, it is difficult to understand.

After investigating the truth about the night on the barren mountain, the true meaning of the flash was deciphered.

However, Xiao Yi still had no clue. It seems that this final goal is still not easy to achieve.

"How's it going?" Lucio asked, "Do you understand anything?"

"This..." Xiao Yi said with a serious face: "At least I know that you are a filial son."

"Who asked you to pay attention to my affairs!" Luzio was speechless. "Shouldn't the focus be on Feist? So do you know what flash is?"

"I don't know." Xiao Yi immediately gave a good answer.

"I think so." Luzio sighed helplessly, "That was the genius's last work, and its profound meaning is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people like us. In short, you should also understand that Pfister died before his death. Under such circumstances, it would be impossible for him to write a work with the meaning of the flash of humanity!"

Just as Luzio finished speaking, a sudden change occurred!

The world they live in suddenly becomes dark! The entire sky has been invaded by darkness!

And the source of that darkness is undoubtedly the book "The Flash".

"What's going on?" Xiao Yi frowned as he felt the changes in the world.

"It's terrible." Luzio broke into a cold sweat, "That story is expanding its scope of infection, and it wants to draw more people into the story!"

"Then what should we do?" Xiao Yi asked again.

"..." Luzio was silent for a moment, and then said as if he had given up: "It seems that I have to end it forcefully."

"Forcibly end it?" Xiao Yi immediately understood what he meant, "Are you planning to let that work end?"

"There's nothing we can do about it!" Luzio gritted his teeth and walked towards the story, "Although I don't know if it can be done, but! I have to try it!"

As expected, Luzio was hindered by "Flash", and a strong pressure made it difficult for him to move forward.

However, Luzio gritted his teeth and took a step forward!

The muscles seemed to have broken, the bones were cracking, and it sounded like they were about to be dislocated... However, Luzio still resisted the pressure and came to "Flash".

Luzio raised his hand with difficulty and turned the pages of "Flash" to the blank page that had not yet been written.

Luzio took out a pen from his clothes with his other hand, raised his hand with the same difficulty, and pressed the pen tip on the page.

But... Luzio didn't move.

Luzio still clearly remembers the story of "The Flash".

However, because of this, he could not write a word, and he could not tolerate himself tarnishing this legacy of Pfister.

This is Pfister's work, a work of genius, so... I absolutely cannot continue writing for him, and I am not qualified to continue writing.

"Sure enough... I wouldn't be able to write it at all without Feste!"

A strong impact blasted Luzio away. He rolled several times on the ground before he stopped, and the pages on his body were scattered.

"Cough! Cough!" Luzio coughed violently.

Xiao Yi saw this and hurried over, "Are you okay?"

"I...can't do it." Luzio knelt on the ground with no intention of getting up, "I can't write it. Sure enough, how can I, a mediocre person, be qualified to tarnish the work of a genius?"

"Ah? Are you giving up now?"

"What can't be done can't be done!" Luzio growled: "You won't understand, even if the other party stops and waits, you still can't see the despair of his back! I just can't do it! "

The pages of the book fell beside Luzio, and he looked at the pages.

[My life has always been dark, so I never expected to see the sun... But, at that moment, I met the light. 】

Looking at this sentence, Luzio couldn't help but let out a sad, almost hysterical voice:

"What is the flash of light he encountered!? I can't understand it at all! Sure enough... Is it too arrogant to want to tarnish his works with the talents of ordinary people? Xiao Yi, you should continue writing, Having personally experienced that story, you will definitely... be able to write a better ending than me."

Lucio regretted his choice to lead a life as a creator.

If I hadn't embarked on this path, I might still be able to have a dream that I was actually talented but I just didn't work hard, and I wouldn't feel despair because I saw myself clearly.

Nor would he... kill Feist because of this.

"..." Xiao Yi could only look at the "Flash" in silence.

However, just by thinking about it, Xiao Yi felt a strong sense of rejection.

Xiao Yi instinctively realized that the "Flash" was rejecting him. If he could not understand the true meaning of "Flash", he would not be able to get close to "Flash" no matter how hard he tried, let alone write an ending for it.

However, Luzio was able to get close... In other words, does Luzio actually know the true meaning of the flash?

But he said he didn't know, so what was going on?

"...Even if you think about it, you don't believe it, so do you think you don't know?"

Xiao Yi suddenly remembered something, which was what Xu Yingguang once said to him.

The focus of interpretation is understanding, so you must seriously feel and understand everything that will happen next!

"…feeling and understanding?"

Xiao also began to recall his encounters, interactions, and conversations with Clemens, Nanea, and Liliana, as well as their thoughts, words, and deeds.

Then, Xiao Yi came to the answer. He already understood the true meaning of the flash.

So, Xiao Yi immediately looked at Luzio, pulled him up from the ground, and asked:

"Luzio, is this what you wrote in "Night on Barren Mountain"? You understand Pfister's works better than anyone else, right? Then! You should know the true meaning of the flash!"

"That's..." Luzio's eyes became evasive, "I do think so, but that's just my self-righteousness. Moreover, this time I really don't understand... what flash is."

"Then, let me tell you what flash is." Xiao Yi said.

"...Eh?" Luzio was stunned, "Really?"

"Of course." Xiao Yi took a deep breath, and then said the answer, "For Feist, the shining light he met... was you."

"You said...what?" Luzio's eyes widened with disbelief on his face. You said, "The flash that Pfist met...was me? How is this possible!?"

"So, do you have any other interpretations?"

"No! But even that doesn't mean what you said is right!"

Sadness, guilt, and guilt were intertwined, making his expression distorted. Lucio almost shouted and said:

"I am the murderer who killed Feist! Who would regard his own murderer as a flash of light! Are you still conscious?"

"But... that's just for you. For Feist, it's not like that at all."

"..." Luzio fell silent.

After investigating the truth about the night on the barren mountain, the true meaning of the flash was deciphered.

There is not much description about Feist in "Night on Barren Mountain", but the reason why "Night on Barren Mountain" is a prerequisite for interpreting the true meaning of "Flash" is that...the focus is not on Feist. St, but Luzio.

Xiao Yi explained:

"After carefully reviewing the three people Clemens, Nania, and Liliana in my memory, I finally discovered that these three people are actually very similar to you."

"It's... very similar to me?" Luzio also remembered this matter.

At first, he only resonated with these characters, but after hearing Xiao Yi's words, he noticed that these characters were indeed somewhat similar to himself.

"Or..." Xiao Yi continued: "They are based on the characters you wrote. If "Night on Barren Mountain" is the story of Luzio's life, then "The Flash" may be said to be another version of "Night on Bald Mountain." The story of "The Flash" is the story of Pfister meeting Lucio."

Xiao Yi felt that thanks to him remembering the hints Xu Yingguang gave him, he finally understood the true meaning of the so-called flash.

The remaining question is whether Luzio is willing to believe it... No, whether he dares to face it.

"The story between me... and him?" Luzio lowered his head completely, and he no longer refuted.

"What exactly is glitter... You should be able to understand it yourself, right?" Xiao Yi said: "But, you don't admit that. You don't think you are a glitter."

"...Perhaps it's just what you said." Luzio smiled bitterly. At this time, he remembered something, "Actually... the story of "Night on the Barren Mountain" is not the entire content. Some of it was I hid it because it was my confession, not the complete truth, so I eliminated part of it. And that part may be hiding the shining true meaning."

Luzio took a deep breath, and then said to Xiao Yi:

"I'm really sorry for hiding it. I'll tell you that story now."

In fact, something happened after Luzio sent Feist home and during the time he left.

"You just rest here, I've already contacted the doctor."

"No... Mr. Lucio, please, I have to finish that work."

"Put down the pen!"

Lucio wanted to scold him sharply, but he found that he had no confidence at all when facing Feist.

"..." However, Feist still lay down obediently, his body sinking deeply into the bed.

Then, Feist looked at Luzio and suddenly said: "Thank you."

"..." Luzio was stunned for a moment, then quickly shook his head: "No! Don't say that! I... I just did what I should do."

"I'm not talking about that." Feist shook his head slightly, "I just want to thank you for always buying my stories... Thank you very much."

"……is that so?"

It seems that my behavior of buying books has been discovered long ago. However, Luzio didn't expect Luzio to be grateful for that kind of thing. After all, he still couldn't see through Pfister's thoughts.

At this moment, Luzio saw Feste getting ready to get up.

"I've been resting for half a minute," he said.

"What!? No!" Lucio hurriedly pushed him back.

"Please, Mr. Luzio..." Pfister tensed up and grabbed Luzio's sleeve. He begged: "I must complete that work."

"...I'll write it for you, okay?"

Lucio didn't know how he could say such arrogant, overestimating and humiliating words. He must be crazy.

However, what surprised Luzio was that Pfister did not reject him as a matter of course... His dim eyes flickered.

"Are you... willing to ghostwrite?" "...Yes, yes! I will ghostwrite for you!" Lucio nodded vigorously instinctively.

"That's really...the manuscript is on the second floor to the left of the desk."

Then, Lucio came into contact with "The Flash" for the first time, and under Pfister's guidance, he began to write this work.

Pfister did not ask Luzio to write it down word for word, but only gave guidance and asked Luzio to write it in his own words.

"Clemens is a tall man with an expressionless face. He is scary at first glance, but after a little contact, you will know that he is a good person in the worldly sense."

"Nanya has just been betrayed, so she doesn't trust others very much, but in fact she really wants to trust others."

"Lilliana is confused. She doesn't know whether to die or continue to live. She doesn't care much about everything around her. However, she still wants to keep a distance from other people and try not to hurt others."

For some reason, Pfister just gave a brief description, and Luzio was able to naturally fill in a large section with his own words.

The wonderful feeling that was constantly exploding in my head came again.

Lucio understood that this state was not given by God, but by Fester.

Luzio wrote the words, and he was extremely happy inside.

"Then Clemens started telling Liliana what a flashlight was."

"What? No, no, that's too bland." Lucio said excitedly: "It would be more interesting to write that Clemens felt hurt because of the generation gap!"

"Are you serious?" Pfister couldn't help but be a little surprised, "Clemens is a college student."

Lucio nodded firmly, "Of course, today's times are developing very fast, and the generation gap problem is very serious! If I were Clemens, I would definitely do this!"

"...Then do it." Feist smiled softly.

At that moment, the two of them were so in tune with each other.

Maybe... they could have become the best of friends, a bosom friend who understands each other.

But alas...that is no longer possible.

With the cooperation of the two people, the story developed rapidly, but... it did not come to an end after all.

"Then what? Then... Pfister?"

Lucio hurriedly looked at Feist and found that Feist was looking at him with empty eyes.

"...I'm so sorry." he said.

Those sudden words made Luzio's soul tremble.

"Why did you say sorry?" Luzio asked. His voice was trembling.

"I...I know that it was you who fought against all the odds to get me the Newcomer Award. You obviously value me so much, but I failed to live up to your expectations..."

Pfister was referring to Lucio's public criticism of his work.

"No... no!" Luzio stood up hurriedly, "That's not the case! It's better to say... I hurt you."

"No, you are wrong." Feist said softly: "Those who injured us were hired and have nothing to do with you."

"..."

"I always thought... you thought my story was too bad, so that's why I did that. I... failed to live up to your expectations."

"No!" This was the only thing Luzio could answer confidently: "I like your story very much! I...actually have always respected you and agreed with you."

"..." Feist smiled in relief, "That's great, really... thank you. I... feel at ease."

After saying that, Feist's eyes slowly closed.

"...Pfister?"

Lucio hurriedly walked towards Feist... He was still breathing, he was asleep.

"...Have a good rest."

Then, Luzio waited at the door for the doctor to come and then left.

The very next day, Luzio received news of Pfister's death.

After that, Luzio began writing "Night on Bald Mountain" and bound the story of "The Flash" into a book, intending to publish it together with his own "Night on Bald Mountain".

The story of "The Flash" doesn't end there, so Luzio leaves plenty of blank pages behind.

He didn't want Feist's story to remain blank forever. He hoped that those talented geniuses could write the final ending to this story.

This is... a story not mentioned in "Night on Barren Mountain".

"I know that Feist actually has no resentment towards me in his heart." Luzio said to Xiao Yi: "But even so, I don't think I will be a shining star. You should also understand what kind of person I am. Are you human? In Feist’s eyes that can clearly see the dark distance, how can someone like me shine?”

"...Let me tell you a story." Xiao Yi said suddenly.

"...Story? Your story?"

"No, it's your story." Xiao Yi said: "It's the shining true meaning that I inferred after experiencing so much and hearing so many stories. However, after all, I can't say for sure that it is the reality, the truth. So. , it’s just a story.”

Then, Xiao Yi said what he understood as flash.

"Pfister's actions can reflect his thoughts." Xiao Yi said: "He always said that his life is always dark because he does not expect to see the sun. Therefore, he certainly does not have expectations for his works. However, there were people who overcame everyone's opinions and allowed him to win the Newcomer Award.

There are also people who can understand themselves, and they are not alone. No one can be unhappy about such a thing, right?

Moreover, according to the story you wrote, although Feste was arrogant, he always treated you with great respect. That harsh criticism is the greatest respect for you as a fellow creator. "

"..." Luzio listened to Xiao Yi's words silently, without thinking of refuting.

Xiao Yi continued: "After that, maybe Feist himself gave up on living as a creator, so he put down his dignity and came to you to borrow money. However, your anger made him wake up and regain his dignity. However, that is not the real reason for him to create again. I think the real reason... is you."

"...Me?" Luzio was stunned: "Is Pfister continuing to create for me?"

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded, "He saw the death-seeking intention in your eyes at that time, just like the characters in his works, so he could understand. However, he did not want you to be like him. The character committed suicide like that or was in endless pain, so that’s why he said that.”

"You... don't become a character in the story." Recalling those words, Luzio was stunned.

Xiao Yi continued: "Pfister didn't know what to do. He was not good at words and it would be difficult for him to convince you. Therefore, he chose to use his best communication method to persuade you. Yes, he used his own works to persuade you. Persuasion.”

"...Is this why his works have changed?" Luzio was trembling all over, "Did he...work so hard to create for me?"

Having said this, all the mysteries have become clear.

Lucio finally understood the reason why Pfister's works became more and more gentle, and why he was willing to create "Flash" with him.

"Haha..." Luzio laughed sadly, "A selfish, hypocritical, cowardly guy like me, who even killed him, can I actually shine in his eyes? This is really..."

"Isn't that what flash is? Unlike the dazzling sun, the flash disappears in an instant and disappears into the darkness, making it difficult to detect." Xiao Yi looked at him and said slowly: "Although the flash is weak, it can disappear in an instant. Passed away, but for Feist, who was always in the dark and never expected to see the sun, that was salvation."

"Yeah..." Luzio raised his head high and covered his face with his hands, his voice choked up, "He is really stupid... I am so stupid."

At this moment, Luzio finally understood everything. He said: ""The Flash" is the story of Feste meeting Luzio, and it is a story about salvation. Therefore, the final ending will definitely end with happiness and salvation. .”

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded, "This must be the best ending to the story of "Flash"."

"...Thank you, Xiao Yi, I finally understand what I haven't noticed all this time. Sure enough...he died because of me, because I was too stupid to understand his meaning. I am His murderer. But, because of that, I can't die yet, I still have something to do."

Lucio, in a true sense, came face to face with his sin. He walked towards the "Flash" floating in the air without fear.

This time, there was no stopping him because The Flash was waiting for him. Looking forward to the ending that explains the true meaning of Shining.

Luzio came before "The Flash" again.

"This is the final ending I wrote for you! Full of jealousy, resentment, murderous intention, guilt, love, respect and adoration for you! And I tried my best to chase you with everything I had. A talent! The last chapter written! The ending chapter!"

Lucio raised his pen.

"This story should end."

Then, the story of "The Flash" ends, the darkness that infects the world dissipates, and everything becomes ordinary.

Although it is dull, it is happy enough and complete.

[Life is always dark, and we never expect to see the sun. Travelers who are lost in their own lives, look up at the sky. In fact, every one of the glittering lights in the sky shines brighter than the sun. So... don't give up on meeting them. 】

This is the end that Lucio wrote for Feste and "The Flash".

"...Finally, it's over." Luzio closed the last page of "Flash".

"Yes, it's over. Xiao Yi, you did a great job. You really deciphered the true meaning of the flash by yourself."

"...Huh?" Luzio couldn't help being stunned when he saw the little girl with Tang Ju appearing next to Xiao Yi, trying to stand on tiptoes to pat Xiao Yi's back, "Xiao Yi, who is this little girl? When did you come?"

"She is my mother." Xiao Yi introduced: "She is always so elusive, don't pay attention."

"...Huh? Mom?" Luzio was stunned again, but soon he smiled softly, "It seems that your life is very exciting."

"Really?" Xiao Yizheng wanted to say something more, but when he heard the system's prompt tone, he could only quickly change his words: "It seems I'm leaving. That's it. Goodbye."

"Leave? Are you in such a hurry? Okay, then goodbye. And, thank you..."

Before Luzio finished speaking, Xiao Yi and Eve had disappeared.

Parting is always so sudden and dull, leaving people helpless.

"I left suddenly..." In response, Luzio could only smile helplessly, "Okay, it's time for me to leave."

Lucio put away the two books and left.

Lucio no longer has the thought of dying, he no longer uses death to escape.

He still has something to do, which is to convey the story to more people. Even if it is not recognized by others, as long as it can prevent tragedies like Pfister from happening again, that is enough.

That is, the meaning of story existence.

Therefore, he must change.

Therefore, his story will continue.

……

My life has always been dark, so I never expected to see the sun...but, at that moment, I met the light. Then, my life started again.

(End of this chapter)