That's the Expression

"What?"

"Damn, there really isn't one."

Landfall's expression changed instantly, anticipation turning into disappointment as he let out a heavy sigh.

Li Miao scratched his head helplessly as well. This was yet another thing that had caught him off guard.

Still, even though there was no reward.

Just watching the story unfold had been worth it!

Spirit Candle was really thorough—it had actually created this kind of follow-up.

"Then I'm truly sorry for disturbing you," Li Miao said somewhat sheepishly.

Ugly Elder shook her head, indicating that it was nothing.

"Ah, then let's go, Miao," Landfall said listlessly.

Li Miao ignored him. Instead, he looked at Ugly Elder and asked seriously, "There's something I'd like to confirm with you."

"...Was the suicide note in that deadwood hut also deliberately arranged by Long Night Kindling for the trial?"

Though he already had an answer in mind, he still needed to confirm it. After all, anything was possible.

But this time, Ugly Elder's answer was exactly as expected.

"Yes."

"After all, as far as I'm concerned, I certainly wouldn't want others seeing my own affairs."

"But... They gave Awa and me so much... I suppose this counts as a way of repaying Them."

Long Night Kindling had saved her husband and given them a period of peace and happiness beyond imagining.

Though Awa had ultimately still died, it was undoubtedly an immense kindness.

So even though this was something she truly did not wish to do, she had never entertained the thought of refusing.

"Of course, They gave me a choice at the time."

"What choice?" Landfall asked curiously.

"Death." Ugly Elder spoke calmly. "I could have died alongside Awa, leaving only a body behind here."

"What?" Landfall's eyes widened. "What kind of choice is that? Isn't that just coercion..."

Between death