In the city of acquaintances, everyone gathered together, staring blankly at the descriptions of those who had successfully passed the third level, which were displayed on the shop's roof, revealing the shared answers to the three questions.
The answer was basically a word-for-word simulation, but no one could have predicted that the final result would be like this.
[Question: If they were to die, who would they choose to die first?]
[Quan Ji: I will die first.]
Jun Chenlan: I'll let Quan Ji go first.
Almost simultaneously, the two chose to let Kwon Ji die first.
Many people were puzzled when they saw this, until the scene became animated, with Jun Chenlan and Quan Ji on two separate screens, each with a different expression.
Quan Ji's expression was relaxed, while Jun Chenlan's expression was very solemn.
Their answers sounded as if they had planned them in advance:
"First of all, we are strong enough and have enough trump cards to avoid being at our wits' end."
"Secondly, if it really comes to that, I (Jun Chenlan) will protect her (Quan Ji) with my life."
“If fighting to the death is useless, then we will let her (Quan Ji) die first.”
"Because by then, it doesn't really matter who comes first or last. The only difference is... whoever dies later will have to bear the pain of losing their beloved. I (Jun Chenlan) don't want her (Quan Ji) to suffer that pain."
Jun Chenlan: "After she dies, I will take her ashes to travel to the lands we have never been to, and finally bury them under the phoenix tree in the Imperial Palace of the Holy Glory Empire. I will water them with my heart's blood and die for love."
Quan Ji: "Before I die, I will have him take my ashes to travel across mountains and rivers, to places we have never set foot in. After the journey is over, we will return to the Holy Glory Empire and bury my ashes under the phoenix tree in front of the Holy Glory Imperial Palace."
The two said, "Because we are both soldiers on the battlefield, we know better than anyone how heart-wrenching and despairing it is to see a loved one die before our eyes."
Quan Ji: "He wouldn't let me suffer like that."
Jun Chenlan: "I will not bear to let Quan Ji suffer."
Clearly, their answers were unexpected by everyone.
They knew in their hearts that in this chaotic world, they could die anywhere at any time, so they had already made plans for their future.
Even someone as powerful as Quan Ji, who slays gods, and Jun Chenlan, the strongest in the world, cannot guarantee that they will not die in an accident.
They witnessed far too many powerful figures fall.
The most recent example is the destruction of Azure Academy.
For some reason, upon seeing this answer, people did not feel any ruthlessness. Instead, a feeling of heartache welled up from within, filling the void of an answer they had never been certain of.
At the same time, it was the first time everyone realized that there really are people who love each other so much that they can be sure who will die first, so that the other person can bear the pain of losing their beloved.
This is the depth of love and the depth of faith.
Someone is crying:
“I never expected... to get this answer, my husband... If one day we are in a situation where we have to die, would you risk your life for me? If you are willing to risk your life for me, I am also willing to... follow your decision, whether it is to let me die first or to let me bear the pain of losing love.”
Everyone was crying, for no other reason than one answer.
Amidst everyone's weeping, Quan Ji and Jun Chenlan calmly walked out of the room.
The two stood across the crowd, facing each other as if separated by a river, their eyes filled with tenderness under the lush lamplight.
They said in unison:
I know your answer.
"Want to light a lamp? Do you want to write something... or say something?"
—Author's Note—
That's all for today!
I'm so frustrated! Writing romance scenes is so hard, I have absolutely no idea how to write them, sob sob sob.
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