"I..."
For a moment, Akiyama Xing did not know what to say. Even if it was only an illusory comfort, it still meant a great deal to her.
Because no one had ever said anything like that to her.
At that moment, Wen Xishu did not know the specifics either.
He only knew that his Sequence's negative effect exposed his inner thoughts as floating comments whenever his emotions ran high.
So he had to remain fairly calm about everything.
In exchange, however, he had gained a much stronger ability to observe others.
Akiyama Xing's negative effect was that she constantly endured suffering, and the people around her were more inclined to inflict pain on her.
Even a Ruinbringer, who could not use violence, could use violence against her.
A negative effect like that was destined to create someone profoundly unfortunate and extremely likely to die young...
But what if that person's will was not twisted by misfortune? What if that person did not die amid that suffering?
Surely, the end of all that hardship would be dazzling.
"What information can you give us about Morita Immortal, Mr. Sakai?" This time, Wen Renjing spoke.
Wen Xishu might be vicious, but this sort of thing really required talent.
Perhaps it was that contrast ingrained in people from the Island Nation, that disparity between appearances and reality...
That meant Sakai Shinichi felt only wariness toward Wen Xishu, despite his viciousness.
Yet toward Wen Renjing, whose beauty captivated men and women alike, Sakai Shinichi felt fear.
Especially after those casual remarks Wen Renjing had made to the hotel staff upon opening the door...
How had those people actually believed him?
Wen Renjing said:
"I hope you can do something good, Mr. Sakai. Although that goes against the nature of ruin, you know what we're