After saying that, Xiao Ran personally removed all of Aiba Shinyo's restraints. Once Aiba Shinyo sat up dazedly, Xiao Ran placed the transformation crystal in his hand.
"Come with me." Xiao Ran said this to Aiba Shinyo, then turned and left the hospital room.
Aiba Shinyo looked at the red crystal in his hand, shut his eyes, and let out a painful, low roar. Even gritting his teeth and using all his strength, he could not crush the crystal. No matter how arrogant he had once been, now that he had returned to normal, the pain of losing his entire family left him struggling to breathe.
Xiao Ran stood outside the door and did not disturb Aiba Shinyo's time alone. It was not until half an hour later that the green-haired young man emerged, his eyes red as he tightly gripped the crystal.
"If you feel sorrow, regret, and guilt toward this world, then spend the rest of your life protecting it." Xiao Ran patted Aiba Shinyo on the shoulder. "Come on. There are still people on Earth waiting for you."
"B-Brother..." Aiba Shinyo froze for a moment. Seeing Xiao Ran leave, he hurriedly followed and asked, "Aren't you worried that after getting this crystal, I won't do as you expect? What if I transform and choose to kill you instead?"
Xiao Ran stopped. His cold gaze made Aiba Shinyo shudder unconsciously. Then Xiao Ran said, "I don't think you have that ability. More importantly, the you who has returned to normal would not choose to do that. I can sense your heart. You are diligent, driven, and possess a knight's spirit. At your core, you are also a kind person."
With that, Xiao Ran ignored Aiba Shinyo and strode away without another word. When Aiba Shinyo heard Xiao Ran's