Chaschel smiled: "Her identity has never been revealed in the ideal country - except for her own affairs, she has never interfered in internal affairs, nor has she ever regarded herself as an ideal country.

Just treat it as a partnership.

She was like a passing traveler, watching us make a lot of money and tiles, and would give us some advice, affirmation and encouragement.

But from beginning to end, I didn't really participate in it.

When I was young, I thought she was very free and easy. But when I got old, I found that... she might just not want to contact others again."

Chaser whispered: "She doesn't want people to understand herself, nor does she like others to get close to her. That's why she deliberately keeps a distance from us."

Huai Shi was silent and drank his own water.

No more words.

"Well? Is there any other problem?" Chaser looked at him: "You should not be that all you want to ask, Huai Shi--Why cover up in front of an old woman who had long died?"

"Just, I don't know what to ask."

Huai Shi shook her head and smiled bitterly: "To be honest, I'm scared."

"What are you afraid of?"

"I don't know, so I feel uneasy."

Huai Shi lowered her head and sighed tiredly: "I don't know what she wants, nor do I know how she views me, so I'm afraid."

It’s not that I’m afraid of her, nor that I’m afraid of whether I have any conspiracy.

But I am afraid that one day I will have a disagreement with her...

What should I do then?

He leaned against the chair and closed his eyes: "Now, someone told me that I should be careful of her, but I don't know what to do--"

Be careful?

But can you avoid such an outcome by being careful?

Or is it better to draw a clear line from the beginning and use each other?

If, from the beginning... everyone has clearly said everything, you are my golden finger, I am your tool, and we will do a great career together, will this relationship be clearer?

"Be careful of her?"

Chaser was stunned for a long time, and couldn't help laughing: "Ha, you should be careful about her, Huai Shi, be more careful than now-"

Huai Shi is dull.

But when he looked up, he only saw the old lady's expression, so helpless, as if he was looking at a dissatisfied child.

"Why are you not careful, Huai Shi?"

Chaschel asked in confusion: "Do you think she has never given you a choice? Or can you avoid such a future as long as you stand in place and do nothing?

This is too stupid.

Listen well, boy, if a relationship is beautiful, it must be treated and maintained carefully by both parties, rather than unilaterally enjoying the gains and losses.

There are many kinds of scumbags, but this one is the most despising."

Chaser raised his hand and filled Huai Shi's cup with strong wine, telling him: "You are just thinking too much, Huai Shi. Or, you are thinking too little-"

“For example…”

She thought for a moment and asked seriously: "If one day, as you expected, she had a disagreement with you, went against you, or simply faced each other with swords... then, will you stay away from her now?"

Huai Shi didn't speak.

Or, there is no need to answer such questions.

Just a bitter smile.

"I am her contractor, Ms. Chaser."

"Isn't that right?"

Chaser shrugged, and a smile finally appeared on his serious face.

Seems to be satisfied.

"Don't let her down, Huai Shi." The old man said: "Although I don't know what she has experienced, you must be the most important existence in her 'short life'.

So, try to get to know her better.

Maybe she will have many lies and will try to dodge, but no one can be strong forever.

Even hers.

She is more vulnerable and lonely than you think... Maybe she was protecting you in the past. But maybe in the near future, you should protect her."

"It's really unimaginable that there will be that day."

Huai Shi smiled bitterly and sighed.

After a long silence, he nodded softly and said to himself: "I'll try to work harder."

Work harder.

Work harder than before.

Better than before.

If there really is one day...

"Just do what you should do, don't worry too much. This is the lifestyle that matches you."

The old man smiled kindly and raised his wine glass: "Cheers."

"cheers."

Huai Shi raised her hand and drank the strong wine in one go.

In this way, in the casual drinking, he fell asleep at some point.

Under the lonely lamp, the old man lowered his eyes again and his eyes returned to the pages.

The stars in the sky shine quietly.

It looks down like a gentle pupil.

.

.

The next morning.

When Huai Shi opened her eyes, she saw the spectacular scene above the sky.

Just outside the clear sky, the reflection of huge stars slowly emerged - the solemn world running above the abyss emerged. Surrounded by the three blockades, the magnificent light reflected the world here.

It's like overlooking it.

Countless rainbow lights extend like bridges, towards this world, sinking into the sky, mountains, and oceans.

Under the call from afar, streams of light rose from the debris, gathered, and eventually turned into torrents, and were thrown into the gradually approaching present situation.

Return to the source.

"Is this what it is now?" Beside him, Orton whispered softly: "It's so spectacular - no matter how many times you see it, you can't see it enough."

That is the world he guards.

Everything that remains brilliant.

"Sure enough, only after retirement can you feel that your work is meaningful."

The deceased hero sighed: "When I was exhausted in the past, I was full of my mind for taking leave and going out to race... Now it seems that I just regretted that I didn't do enough."

"The leader's paintings are all lie, Mr. Orton." Huai Shi was helpless: "Actually, it's no big deal to take a break occasionally, right?

After all, there is no reason why there is no one who can finish the work in such a big project in the world."

“Ha, too.”

Orton laughed: "Anyway, I'll leave you the troubles in the future, so it's your turn to clean up the mess."

"You have to do your duty." Huai Shi smiled slightly.

In this brief silence, they quietly stared at the outline of the present situation.

Long, long.

Until Orton retracted his gaze, looked at Huai Shi, and told him: "We are leaving."

“…”

Huai Shi was silent for a long time and nodded gently: "Yes."

But Orton seemed not satisfied.

"Don't be so sad, raise your head."

Orton reached out and patted his shoulder: "I will leave my final battle BGM collection to you, you have to work hard! Ah, Bethibu taught me a new word for the present situation, Zhiling, ah, is it a branching, right?"
To be continued...