She had originally intended to tease Black Glasses, but as he suddenly pulled her into an embrace, Baili Xi froze for a moment. In her ear was his uniquely deep voice, "Mhm, go back to sleep, it's very late."
Not being pushed away made Black Glasses' smile practically overflow from behind his lenses, stretching from ear to ear. He slowly withdrew his arms, looked down at Baili Xi, and tugged at her blanket. "Lie down properly, Xier, and Blind will tuck you in before he goes back to sleep."
Baili Xi lay down, watching as Black Glasses smoothed the blanket over her. He stood up, drew the gauze curtains closed, and did not leave until the sound of the door gently clicking shut echoed in the room. Baili Xi let out a slow breath and closed her eyes. Yet before her vision flashed a figure clad in black armor, collapsing right before her eyes.
Chapter 214