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"Phew... phew..."
The cloud-covered sky exuded a suffocating heaviness, as though foretelling the arrival of a bloody storm. Gale-force winds swept through the ruins of Sanctum Castle on the ancient island, kicking up clouds of dust. Looking around at the Prison Barrier, which had now completely become history, Natsuki could not describe how she felt at that moment.
The joy of breaking free from the demon's shackles and regaining her freedom?...
Yes!
The sorrow of seeing the place she had guarded for ten years reduced to nothing?...
That was there too!
All sorts of emotions intertwined, leaving Natsuki's thoughts in utter turmoil. She could only force down the complicated feelings in her heart, step in front of Wu Yan, and meet his gaze.
Staring straight at Wu Yan's face, ripples appeared on Natsuki's delicate doll-like features. The countless words in her heart ultimately turned into one stubborn remark.
"This mess is yours to clean up!"
Wu Yan laughed and shook his head. He crouched down until his gaze was level with Natsuki's, then teased her.
"I told you not to worry. Whether it's this mess or you, I'll take proper responsibility for both!"
"Be serious!" Natsuki's brows furrowed slightly, as if she were scolding Wu Yan. But if one looked closely, they would notice that the trace of panic in her sparkling eyes could not be concealed. If she had not kept telling herself that she could not lose momentum, Natsuki would have long since stopped daring to look into Wu