one

The clear sky of sudden change in the wind and clouds

the torrential downpour

Gazing quietly at the sky

Have you seen the anticipation of dreams

Ah—

O Master of all things

Please gaze into the distance from the railing and guide a bright path forward

Resist it

The evil darkness will not obscure the brilliance of the light

Kengcha! Kengcha! Kengcha! Kengcha!

Alright, alright! You all are really something. Just now, I thought it was too dull and wanted to liven up the atmosphere by imitating a wolf's howl, but I scared each of you like quails. How embarrassing!

Every time this hero looks at that banner, tears well up in his eyes! Even heroes have feelings!

Creak—creak—creak

Just as I was thinking about this, a strange laughter suddenly came from the top of the demon stone

Where ... ... Where ... ...

Oh...! Sometimes I really wonder if Saint Yi is the brother of Saint Ye. That guy, Saint Ye, has nerves as hard as stone; even if the sky were to fall, he wouldn't bat an eye...! But Saint Yi is...

Whistle... ... whistle... ... I gently gestured with my lips to the five people behind me, signaling them to follow, and then I tiptoed, stepping carefully on the thick fallen leaves of the maple forest, cautiously making my way towards the direction from which the sound was coming.

"Those who bring harm and traitors shall not have a good death"

Auntie ... ... I want to eat meat ... ..." I stared blankly at the increasingly breathless auntie and said in a soft voice.

Oh... thinking about it, there is indeed such a possibility... If it really is him, then...! The Demon D might still be in this maple forest now!

Oh no... there are monsters... such a big ghost...

It is unjust...

Quack quack quack quack

What?! Did we find it?! I, along with Zheng Zhizhao and Sheng Yi, excitedly rushed towards Xiao Qiang, following the beam of the flashlight to take a look at the demon stone.

Wow, what do you mean by clumsy footprints?

The arrival of the cold winter has stripped the maple forest of its splendid red attire, rendering it particularly desolate. The bare branches are shrouded in the darkness of night, and a sound of footsteps approaching from afar breaks the surrounding silence

Auntie—I want to eat meat—I took a deep breath and simply stuck my head into the window, shouting at the auntie.

Brush it off—uh! There is a killing intent!

Shh—be quiet! There are footsteps! It seems someone is coming! Just as Zheng Zhizhao and I were preparing for a life-and-death showdown, Sheng Yi suddenly walked between us, frantically waving his hands

The flag-raising ceremony will now commence! Approaching us is the five-star red flag stained with the blood of revolutionary martyrs

Who on earth ... why do they hate my brother so much ... '' Saint Yi looked at the name of Saint Ye carved into the demon stone, trembling all over with anxiety

It can't be that the monsters from the student council's enforcement team have discovered our whereabouts and come to the maple forest to "hunt" us down

Uh ... ? ... What sound? ? ! I perked up my ears to listen, but suddenly there was no sound. ... Hehe ... Young people are always prone to being overly sensitive ... It's nothing. ... ... ... It's nothing ...

Oh... here it comes again... Recently, it seems that everyone has developed an extraordinary sense of tacit understanding, as they can all turn their heads in unison towards me without even needing a command, desperately directing waves of hatred towards this great hero.

Aow—Aow—

Wow! Yilin Xi! Are you trying to scare us to death?! Why are you howling like a wolf for no reason?!

Indeed... it is indeed the name of that bastard

A shadow fell from the sky, instantly igniting my jumping ability. I grabbed a nearby tree branch and began to howl like a ghost.

This guy! When did he become so quick in his actions!

Old man, big boss! People can scare people, it can really frighten someone to death! Wuwuwu! The squid, trembling, hid behind the dumpling and said to me.

Hello ... ... Pig Head ... ...

Ah! Boss! Look! Look over there! There is a clump of something black and murky, could it... could it be the Demon Stone?" Xiao Qiang suddenly lowered his voice and said, pointing at the dark mass ahead.

"Hello, Yi Linxi, do you still remember where the Demon Stone is?" After walking for a while, Zheng Zhizhao asked in a low voice, somewhat uneasily.

What is it? I looked at the squid in confusion

I am infuriated; just thinking about it fills me with indignation. I am a righteous demon hero bearing the weight of justice! Yet, a demon D has caused me to find myself in a position where I can hardly stand at Maple Forest High School!

How is it? Do you have any opinions? If you have the ability, lead the way! I stood with my hands on my hips, glaring at Zheng Zhizhao defiantly. No matter what, at least I know to leave a mark on the maple tree. If it were you, you probably wouldn't find the Demon Stone even in your next life!

Indeed ... ! ... Apart from the six of us, there is indeed someone else who has entered the maple forest ... ! However, judging by the sound, it seems to be only one person ... ...

I disdainfully shrugged my shoulders and let out a soft hum

The sound that suddenly floated down from above my head was met with my even more tragic scream. Ah? ... How can a tree trunk also speak and even curse? ... It's over, it's over, we must have encountered the withered tree spirit from "Journey to the West"!

Everyone, now open your eyes wide and find the two characters for 'Holy Night' on this stone. A fox cannot hide its tail; the demon D will surely leave some clues here!" I said solemnly in a low voice while carefully examining the large black stone.

Holy Night

Um ... ...

The life of Yue Fei is filled with tragic romanticism, so who are the scoundrels that influenced his fate

The trio of dumplings beside me resembled eels suddenly jolted by electricity, dragging their cumbersome gear as they darted around in the maple forest. I clung desperately to my "life-saving tree," trembling uncontrollably.

"No! Wrong!" The teacher glared at me through gritted teeth and said fiercely, "It is Qin Hui! Bad people will not have a good ending!"

Little Xi ... ... '' Saint Yi tugged at the corner of my clothes from behind, expressing gratitude

Ah? This, this... that, that... Upon hearing Xiao Qiang's question, Sheng Yi's face immediately turned bright red, and she became flustered and flurried.

What? No meat? Then what are these?" I asked, pointing indignantly at a large array of steaming, fragrant dishes in the window.

Zheng Zhizhao touched his chin and nodded solemnly

As he spoke, a gust of north wind howled through, causing the branches in the maple forest to shake violently, appearing in the darkness like a chaotic dance of demons. Suddenly, the cold wind rushed into my neck, making me shiver uncontrollably. To be honest, it really does seem a bit frightening; after all, what I, the Demon Hero, fear the most is that shadow that roams at night, drifting here and there... drifting here and there... To be honest, it really does seem a bit frightening; after all, what I, the Demon Hero, fear the most is that shadow that roams at night, drifting here and there... drifting here and there...

The elderly woman cast a disdainful glance at me, crossing her arms and letting out a cold hum.

Heroes will remain immortal, while those harmful scourges and traitors who have caused suffering for thousands of years will only leave behind a stench that lasts for eternity, forever living in the disdain of all! Do you all agree?

We just really ... ... saw the demon D ? !

Just a moment ago, I was slumped beside my desk, barely alive, but I immediately sat up excitedly as if I had been plugged in

I pointed to the top of the name on the Holy Night, where a sharp knife was engraved, along with a lamp tied with a rope. I exchanged a terrified glance with Zheng Zhizhao and Sheng Yi, and our faces instantly turned pale.

Infiltrate the maple forest, examine the cursed stone that has brought continuous misfortune to this hero, and then find clues to prove that I am not the demon D

I quickly stood in front of Saint Yi, watching him flail his arms and legs in a state of urgency.

Upon hearing Saint Yi's question, the four of us suddenly fell silent, with only a crow, startled by us, impatiently cawing as it flew overhead

Fool, it is me... you need to look more carefully! What just fell was merely a branch! Zheng Zhizhao's furious words seemed to freeze the chaos in the maple forest, bringing about a sudden silence.

We all stood frozen in place as if we had been struck by a spell, our faces pale as we gazed at the summit of the demon stone.

Creaking—creaking—creaking

These? Hmph! These are for the good children of Maple Forest High School! I have no interest in raising you, the troublemaker of Maple Forest High School, to be plump and healthy! To think you would want to harm President Holy Night, this is truly outrageous!

Wow! Boss! You are so smart! The trio behind me is clapping and flattering enthusiastically

Wow! Bastards! These guys can shout all they want, but they actually all turned to look at me in unison, as if they would drown this hero with their saliva!

Traitor Traitor

In the cafeteria

bad person bad person

A bastard is just a bastard, and the name looks so glaring!

Upon thinking of this, my anger dissipated immediately, and I perked up my ears to listen to the faint sounds coming from the maple forest—those were the sounds of footsteps on the fallen leaves in the maple grove

Aunt

In the dim light, we only saw a silver-white arc trace across the demon stone, followed by a flurry of hurried footsteps rushing deep into the maple forest

That's great, hero! The one I admire the most is a hero!

Hmm? How strange, the sound definitely came from this direction just now, but why is it that upon arriving here, I can no longer hear that sound

Oh? Does the elderly lady have hearing difficulties

Aunt! I would like stir-fried green peppers with meat, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, pig's trotters, and twice-cooked pork, as well as braised eggplant

Zheng Zhizhao and I became increasingly angry as we spoke, ultimately resembling two furious bulls, with our eyes wide open and nostrils flaring, desperately panting at each other.

Hahaha! Hahaha!

Enough

Well... and if I am not mistaken, these marks should have been engraved not long ago, as the powder around the engravings has not completely fallen off

Am I... am I dreaming

Today we will study the poem "Man Jiang Hong" by the national hero

"Who do you think I, Yilinxi, am? Of course I remember! Last time, I kicked a footprint on a maple tree, and if you walk straight to the right of that maple tree for a while, you will see the Demon Stone!" The more I spoke, the more I felt clever, unable to help but shake my head and sway with pride.

I disregarded Zheng Zhizhao's furious gestures behind me and walked straight towards the Demon Stone

"What on earth! You fool! You don't even know how to get there, yet you insist on being the leader of tonight's operation!" Zheng Zhizhao was so angry that his face turned red, flailing his arms and legs in front of me like a monkey

Uh... this... I gently wiped the cold sweat from my forehead and awkwardly looked at the crowd staring at me intently, "I seem to have forgotten..."

Giggling ... ... Giggling ... ... Bang ... ...

Wow, oh my mother

Xiao Qiang, why are you so verbose! I have already told you that Xiao Sheng and I are brothers. Now that my brother is in trouble, it is only right for him to come and help! Haven't the three of you come as well!

Boss! Boss! Come quickly! Tangyuan has found the name of the Holy Night!" Xiao Qiang, who was intently examining with a flashlight, suddenly turned his head and shouted excitedly

That sound of footsteps is the demon D

Just as this hero was glaring around to investigate the source of the murderous intent, a voice filled with disdain suddenly emanated from the podium

In the classroom

Brush

The maple forest fell silent once again, with only a distant group of startled crows flapping their wings and cawing "caw caw".

Upon hearing the words "Demon D", all of us involuntarily shuddered with a chill

Saint Yi ... ... Oh. ... ... ... Seeing him like this, my nose actually feels a bit sour ... ... How have I become so sentimental and emotional, like a hero with a short spirit and deep feelings for family ... ...

Sigh... the boss's mischievous temperament is simply unchangeable..." Xiao Qiang sighed and shook his head helplessly, "But... why is Saint Night also here?"

Right, right! Boss! Do you think that footstep we just heard in the maple forest could be..." said the squid, swallowing nervously.

I cautiously looked up... uh...! How has my life-saving tree turned into a light bulb head?!

Ah ha! Wonderful! The aunt finally heard my call and turned her head!

Oh, haha, I jumped to the ground in the blink of an eye. As the saying goes, even horses can stumble, and so can people. I just made a small misjudgment by accident. Everyone, let's continue on our way!" After saying this, I quickly patted my backside and left.

Alright! Let us continue our journey!" I turned my head, smiled, and winked at him, then confidently raised my arm and waved vigorously in the air, continuing to lead our small team of six towards our destination

I stood with my hands on my hips, looking around in confusion

Hmph! We do not have any meat for you to eat here!" The aunt shouted at me angrily, as if I had a deep-seated grudge against her.

Wuwuwu! But, but boss... why must we choose this time? Where is the maple forest? It is really so... so terrifying here! I can't see anything! Moreover, the wind is blowing so fiercely!

Hmph, I can't be bothered to argue with you!" I snorted dismissively, turned around, and waved my hand, "Brothers, let's go!"

On the playground

"We are being forced..." Xiao Qiang mumbled quietly with a look of grievance, but was suppressed by the "intimidating" waves of light emanating from my eyes.

I stood up straight, leaning forward to gaze at the vibrant flag presented by the flag bearer. Those martyrs are indeed the role models that I, as a great hero, need to learn from

Hmph! What a thick-skinned fellow! He led us around the maple forest in a daze for over two hours, and now he still dares to take credit here!" Zheng Zhizhao huffed in discontent, throwing me a big eye roll.

Demon D? ! '' All of us simultaneously raised our heads and screamed in terror towards the direction from which the sound came.

But... why is she frowning so tightly, and why does she have such a look of disgust...

Ah! Wait! What is going on here?!

I cautiously glanced to the side ... um ... that monster that fell from the sky, a broken branch was weakly lying on the ground.

Ah ha! I told you, following me will definitely be fine! Look! We have found the demon stone, right? Hehe! I laughed triumphantly, rubbing my thumb against my nose.

However, such trivial matters cannot hinder the progress of this great hero! It is now ten thirty in the evening, and the battle plan for today is...

"Goo ... ... goo ... ..."

By the way! Could it be that girl who cursed the Holy Night is also at Maple Forest today?!

calamity ... ... calamity ... ...

The last time I came here was several hundred years ago, do you really think your silly footprint would still be on that maple tree

Brush it!

However, they just said ... ...

I must uncover his true identity and let those indiscriminate individuals witness the demeanor and strength of this righteous heroine

It seemed as if she had not heard a word I just said, as she simply turned her back to me and busied herself in the kitchen

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

"Demon D." Zheng Zhizhao stared at the demon stone and straightforwardly stated the answer

I will not be mistaken; there were absolutely none of these things in the name of the last Christmas Eve! I try my best to make my voice sound less trembling

I, this valiant heroine admired by both gods and men, have now surprisingly fallen to become the number one public enemy at Fenglin High School!

Uh... that's right! It seems to be the Demon Stone!" Zheng Zhizhao pressed his lips together and nodded seriously.

... ...

"So... does Xiao Xi still remember where that maple tree is?" Sheng Yi suddenly asked.

What? Is someone there