Facing All Evil Together

On the balcony of the apartment, a girl with a powerful presence stood there, her eyes filled with a hint of charisma, reminiscent of the word 'majestic and awe-inspiring,' exuding great authority.

However, the reason this dignified young girl adopted this posture was not to discuss any major world events, but rather to address trivial matters that made one wonder if something had gone wrong.

How to eat a pineapple bun?

Fang Li looked at Shana, somewhat speechless.

Shana, on the other hand, met Fang Li's gaze with an air of self-righteousness and spoke in this manner.

"First, eat a little of the crispy part, then a little of the soft part, then a little more of the crispy part, then a little more of the soft part. This way you can enjoy both textures in a balanced way. That's the proper way to eat a pineapple bun."

Shana spoke as if reciting a universal truth. Though the content was enough to discourage anyone, she delivered it with utmost seriousness, pointing at Fang Li and proclaiming with the conviction of a judge condemning a criminal. "Your casual way of eating that pineapple bun is a complete waste! It's far more unforgivable than the 'Disciple' recklessly consuming the Power of Existence, causing the world to distort!"

That would be best.

Fang Li was too lazy to even complain.

Although Fang Li really didn't expect that she would come out for this reason.

So Fang Li said to Shana, "What's the point of this troublesome way of eating for you Flame Haze Warrior who value efficiency?"

"Of course it makes sense!" Shana said without hesitation, "Because, the pineapple bun is justice!"

Fang Li's lips immediately began to twitch.

I'll say it again, Fang Li 'm really too lazy to complain.

However, Fang Li couldn't help but think that only in the world of anime and manga could such words be spoken with such certainty.

Therefore, Fang Li could only half-close his eyes and say, "Oh, then why don't you demonstrate for me?"

"Demonstration?" Shana's eyes lit up, but then she realized she shouldn't have reacted that way. She deliberately turned her head away and stammered, "I... I don't eat other people's food."

"Is that so?" Fang Li said with a half-smile, "But didn't you say that pineapple buns represent justice? If I were to just ruin them, wouldn't that be rather unqualified for a Flame Haze Warrior is supposed to maintain the balance of the world?"

"You...you're not wrong." Shana's gaze involuntarily drifted back to the pineapple bun on the table.

Seeing this, Fang Li sprinkled the last bit of fire.

"These are freshly baked pineapple buns. If you don't eat them quickly, they'll get cold and hard, and then you won't be able to eat either the crispy or soft parts."

"That won't do!" Shana immediately stepped forward, sat down, and as if she was really afraid the pineapple buns would get cold, she immediately tore open the packaging of a pineapple bun, opened her small mouth, and took a bite.

The next second, Shana's usually tense face completely relaxed, a slight blush appeared on her cheeks, and she chewed on the pineapple bun in her mouth while showing a happy expression.

It has to be said that the expression was incredibly powerful.

If Shana in the past, though seemingly very young, possessed various qualities that could be described as those of a competent warrior, then Shana now is merely an ordinary girl.

A girl who is happy and joyful because she got the candy she liked.

And the pineapple bun is Shana's candy.

Seeing Shana like this, Fang Li's expression couldn't help but relax a little.

"Didn't Aria do the same thing when she ate peach-shaped steamed buns?"

Fang Li blurted out those words involuntarily.

"Aria?" Shana paused slightly, raised her eyes, looked at Fang Li, and asked in a puzzled tone, "Who is Aria?"

Fang Li then realized that he had accidentally let something slip.

However, this is not something that needs to be hidden.

Therefore, Fang Li smiled slightly and said, "That's my partner's name."

"Partner?"

"That's right." Fang Li shrugged and said, "A partner who fights together, eats together, and faces all evil together."

As he said this, Fang Li couldn't help but show a nostalgic expression.

After leaving the world of Aria of the Scarlet Ammo, Fang Li spent a full six months in the world of Asterisk City of Warring Academies to train.

In other words, Fang Li had not seen Aria for almost half a year.

Shana bears a resemblance to Aria in many ways.

Therefore, Fang Li couldn't help but think of that willful little girl.

Seeing Fang Li, Shana's happy expression disappeared, replaced by a hint of irritation.

Why do I feel irritable?

Shana understood almost immediately.

Because, compared to Fang Li, as Flame Haze Warrior, she had no companions to fight alongside, eat with, or face all evil with.

Flame Haze Warrior always fight alone.

This is common sense.

Shana had gotten used to it and took it for granted.

However, seeing Fang Li's somewhat nostalgic expression, Shana felt as if she had lost to this human in a very important way, which made her, with her extremely high self-esteem, feel a surge of irritation.

Under these circumstances, Shana uttered some rather cold words.

"If you need a partner, it means you are not mature enough and cannot stand on your own."

This is pure misplaced anger.

What's even more infuriating is that Shana herself is fully aware that she is taking her anger out on others.

As a result, Shana's mood became even more irritable.

Fang Li, on the other hand, smiled meaningfully at Shana's troubled expression.

"If that's the case, doesn't that mean every Flame Haze Warrior is immature?"

"After all, within you resides your lifelong companion—the ' Demon Lord.'"

Shana was stunned.

Even the starlight on Shana's pendant began to flicker slightly, making it clear that Alastor, though silent, had overheard all of Fang Li and Shana's conversation.

Then, both Shana and Alastor fell silent.

At that moment, both of them had the same thought in their minds.

That is, as Flame Haze Warrior, perhaps this human in front of them understands them better than they understand themselves.

Just as the two were thinking this, Fang Li spoke up again.

"By the way, if you don't have anywhere to go tonight, you can stay here with me."