Tianzhangyuan couldn't help being stunned when he heard this.

Especially when she heard the word "goodbye", her eyes, expression, and even behavior all became extremely stiff.

The brief silence was her hesitation.

After a moment, she let out a long breath.

"... Got it. Sa Chong, go and bring Sheng Qing here."

"yes!"

Shazhong responded loudly, then stood up and left.

Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she suddenly stopped and stopped where she was.

Seeing this, Tianzhang Academy couldn't help but ask:

"Sazhong, what's wrong?"

"...Your Highness, I have recently suffered from the problem of talking to myself."

Sasaki spoke incomprehensible words while slowly turning half of his body back.

"Huh? Sa Chong, what are you talking about..."

Before Tianzhangyuan could finish his words, Shazhong continued on by himself:

"Because I suffer from this disease, everything I say next is all my own words."

Speaking of this, Sha Zhong paused briefly, taking the opportunity to breathe in and put on a solemn and faint tone:

"Most people in this world are so fragile."

"Faced with hunger, disease, aging, death and other sufferings, they are either unable to face them or unwilling to face them."

"In order to escape these sufferings and cope with the pain, they have to rely on the strong."

"In this way, all heroes can be born."

"In this way, all kings can be born."

"In this way, all gods can be born."

"This can be said to be the fate of every person with extraordinary talents and those in high positions."

"Responding to the expectations of people around them and taking on the important task of 'improving the world' seems to have become their unshirkable responsibility. If they do not do well, they will attract endless abuse."

"'You obviously have unique knowledge and extraordinary talents, why do you stand by and watch?'"

"'You obviously have a high position, but you only care about yourself. Isn't it too selfish?'"

"It's like being kidnapped, and you can't choose the way forward."

"Responding to the expectations of those around you, giving up selfish desires, and serving the public wholeheartedly is certainly respectable.

"But is it necessarily wrong to follow one's own heart and be a 'selfish' person?"

"I am too stupid and not a saint to answer this question accurately."

"However, there is one thing I am sure of - no matter what choice His Highness makes, I will fully support it."

"However, for me, Sasaki, the safety of this world is far less important than the happiness of 'Shimadzu Yuichi'."

Having said that, Shazhong, who usually kept a straight face and rarely showed any expressions, now rarely curled up the corners of her mouth to show a calm smile.

"Sorry, my "sick time" is quite long today and I have talked too much. Please forgive me."

Saying this, Saizhong bowed slightly, gave a brief salute, and quickly retreated.

"..."

Tianzhangyuan blinked and stared at Shazhong's back with dull eyes.

"'Suffering from talking to oneself'... Really, this excuse is too false..."

After complaining like this, she raised her eyes slightly and looked at the sky, making a hesitant gesture.

A strong expression of hesitation tugged back and forth between his cheeks.

After a while, a firm voice murmured:

"...Sazhong, thank you."

…

…

"Junior! This western expedition depends entirely on you!"

"You must defeat Changzhou! Beat them so that they don't dare to show up and be mean again!"

"If you can find me of any use, just ask!"

"Anything I can do, I will try my best to help!"

Yae was leading the way while letting out bold words.

Sha Zhong followed beside him expressionlessly.

Listening to Yae's heroic remarks, Qingto couldn't help but smile:

"Understood. I will never let everyone down in this western expedition."

"If I really encounter a dilemma that requires your help, I will ask you for help."

"When the time comes, don't complain."

As soon as Qingto finished speaking, Yae put his hands on his hips and said proudly:

"Hmph! Who do you think I am! If I complain about suffering and tiredness, then I won't be called 'Yale'!"

We haven't seen each other for many days, but the "two kunoichi" are still the same.

Shazhong is still taciturn.

Yae is still carefree.

Because he doesn't like to socialize, Shazhong rarely interacts with Qingdeng in private, so the relationship between the two of them is very ordinary.

On the other hand, Yae's relationship with Qingto is very good.

As soon as she saw Qingdeng, she immediately started chatting, spouting words like a machine gun, and pulled Qingdeng to chat about various things.

Faced with Yae's enthusiastic conversation, Qingto did not feel impatient, but listened carefully with interest.

On the one hand, it was rare to meet Yae, and he was very happy to accompany this old friend.

On the other hand... it's to divert attention.

Chatting with Yae can calm down the panic a little bit.

He made up his mind and rushed to find Tianzhang Academy... But in reality, his mood was still complicated and difficult to describe.

How on earth should we face Tianzhang Academy?

What should I say to her after meeting her?

Regarding these issues, Qingdeng still has no confidence until now.

He had never felt that the road to the archery range was so long as he did today.

He felt that only a few breaths had passed before the archery range, which had witnessed many past events between him and Tianzhang Academy, came into view from afar...

…

…

Tsukinomiya Shrine, archery range, rest room——

Qingdeng: "..."

Tianzhangyuan: "..."

After leading Qingden here, the "Twin Kunoichi" quietly retreated.

As the two of them left, it became extremely quiet inside and outside the archery range.

Qingdeng raised his eyes and looked at Tianzhang Courtyard with an unnatural expression.

The young widow sitting on the main seat also looked directly at him.

They looked at each other and looked at each other.

Suffering from an empty head, Qingden was speechless after saying, "Your Highness, long time no see, sorry for the long absence of greetings." He watched helplessly as the atmosphere at the scene became strange due to the long silence.

I don't know if it was his own illusion, but Qingdeng always felt that the Tianzhangyuan carved in the picture was... a bit strange. At first glance, Tianzhangyuan was sitting upright, with his hands placed on his legs in a regular manner, and his face showed neither sadness nor joy, which made people sad.

I can't guess what she was thinking at this time.

If you look carefully, you can see that the look she casts at Qingden is very deep.

It seems like he is preparing something...

It seems that he is planning something...
To be continued...