This was a crude house located on the outskirts of the "Sanctuary."
Led by Ryuzu, Fang Li and Sylvia arrived there together.
"This is where I live now."
Ryuzu explained to Fang Li and Sylvia.
"After giving my home to you, I moved here."
As she spoke, Ryuzu pushed open the door and entered.
"Have a seat. I'll make you some tea."
As the owner of the house, Ryuzu prepared to play host.
However, Sylvia stopped her.
"Let me make it instead." Sylvia smiled at Ryuzu and said, "No matter what, Miss Ryuzu is our elder. We can't have you making tea for us personally."
"Hmm, a young person who knows to respect her elders?" Ryuzu nodded in satisfaction and said to Fang Li, "You really are a lucky boy, Fang."
"I think so too." Fang Li shrugged. "All that's left is to marry her."
Sylvia immediately gave Fang Li an exasperated smack, then followed Ryuzu's directions to find the tea room and brew a pot of tea.
The three sat around a wooden table in the living room, drinking tea as they began their conversation.
"Very well."
Setting her teacup on the table, Ryuzu turned her gaze toward Fang Li and Sylvia.
"If there's anything you wish to ask, go ahead."
Regardless of Fang Li's reaction, Ryuzu's frankness surprised Sylvia somewhat.
"Is this really all right?" Sylvia asked tentatively. "That should be a very important secret to you, Miss Ryuzu. Is it truly fine to reveal it to us so easily?"
"You're making it sound more serious than it is." Ryuzu shook her head and spoke bluntly in her usual mature tone. "It may be a secret, but there are people in this 'Sanctuary' who know about it. Though it is somewhat difficult for me to speak of, and