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Chapter 174: Miss Mei Li's House
🕑 Added 2024-09-29 12:13:55 +0000 UTCArin closed her eyes, trying to take a deep breath to calm herself, then looked at Alina with a serious expression.
"Alina, enough. I have no relationship with that man; the seal he mentioned is not what you think," Arin said firmly, though her voice still sounded gentle.
"Alright, alright... I believe you. But still, if something happens, I want to know first," Alina said, giving in with a bright smile. Alina looked at her sister, a bit disappointed but still wearing a playful grin on her face.
"You always have such wild imagination," Arin murmured, gently patting Alina's head. Arin smiled faintly, even though her face was still flushed. But behind that reprimand, there was a warm closeness between them, a bond that had never wavered despite being occasionally colored by small debates and jokes.
Even though they felt embarrassed, they understood each other. In a world filled with violence, threats, and dangerous missions, light moments like this were their way of maintaining sanity and their relationship as sisters. Even in this silly conversation, there was a sense of safety and comfort that they could only find in each other.
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Kakashi, who had now distanced himself from Arin and the girl, stood in a quiet alley, far from the hustle and bustle of the crowd. Kakashi made sure no one was around before taking a deep breath.
With a swift motion, Kakashi's appearance transformed back into that of Haruto Sato. His hair returned to a silvery white, and his face took on a softer, more casual shape.
Haruto lifted his head, gazing at the evening sky that was beginning to blush. The clouds floated gently, bathed in the fading sunlight. Haruto smiled faintly, feeling a moment of peace in the silence. However, behind the tranquility of the calm sky, Haruto's mind continued to wrestle with many thoughts.
Haruto then began to walk, his destination clear: Miss Mei Li's house. After all, the dinner invitation extended by Jie Li, Miss Mei's daughter, could not be easily ignored. Although Haruto felt that this invitation came at an inconvenient time, he knew it would be rude to decline, especially since Miss Mei Li was like family to him.
However, Haruto's thoughts could not fully escape the nagging curiosity. What was Jie Li's real reason for inviting him to dinner? Even though Haruto was close to Miss Mei, that closeness was more of a formal relationship filled with respect. Yet, this dinner invitation felt different, more personal—like there was something she wanted to convey, or perhaps plan. But what?
Haruto's pace slowed for a moment as his mind returned to a more pressing situation. Amidst all this, Haruto still had a significant mission to prepare for. The assault on the Lost Sovereign's Headquarters was not something to be taken lightly. Preparations had to be thorough, and plans had to be detailed.
Haruto also needed to gather additional information regarding the assault plan on the City Academy. Although he had delegated part of that task to Arin, Haruto could not be entirely sure that Arin could handle it alone. The lurking danger was too great.
"Will Arin be alright?" Haruto murmured, a bit uncertain. Even though Arin was strong, Haruto still worried. Therefore, he decided to conduct additional investigations himself.
He could use Shadow Clones to help divide tasks and gather more information. However, the invitation from Jie Li could not be taken lightly. Even though Haruto's mind was filled with various problems and responsibilities, he knew there was something special about this dinner. There were unanswered questions, and perhaps tonight, the answers would come.
Haruto continued on his way, then quickened his pace slightly. Despite the many things to think about, he could not ignore the invitation that might bring surprises.
