Raiden Mei's Misgivings / Trust

Hearing Gwen, which almost confirmed the second possibility, Raiden Mei's expression turned even more unpleasant.

In Raiden Mei's heart, the image of her once great father has become even more fractured under the shadow that has already appeared.

However, despite being hit again, Raiden Mei's emotional fluctuations were not as intense as before, seemingly because her filter of her father had shattered.

Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly, Raiden Mei, suppressing all her pain and doubt, looked at Gwyn, who stood before her with a solemn yet somewhat unfamiliar Gwen, and slowly said:

"Um... Yuzuru, could you tell me what this so-called 'Conquest Gem' is?"

Noticing the change in how Raiden Mei addressed him, Gwen remained calm and nodded, saying:

"Of course, Conquest Gem is..."

After briefly explaining the origins and dangers of the Conquest Gem, as well as the possibilities it represented, Gwen sighed and said helplessly,

"Although I really don't want to believe it, it seems that the Conquest Gem is indeed very likely inside your body."

Moreover, Mei, you've very likely already resonated with it.

What does this mean?

Observing the helplessness and hesitation on Gwen's face, Raiden Mei frowned slightly and asked in confusion.

"As you already know, while Conquest Gem is precious, it also represents immense danger."

I simply cannot understand why your father would choose to have it transplanted into your body.

Gwen frowned, his face full of confusion.

"I can hardly imagine why a father whom you, Mei, so deeply admire would make such a choice—"

That's why I just asked you if you've had surgery.

What exactly happened to you back then that made your father choose to take such a risk and implant the Conquest Gem in you?

"..."

Seeing Gwen, who seemed even more troubled by the problem than she was, Raiden Mei's heart stirred slightly, but she kept her expression unchanged and slowly asked,

"Chisey didn't you suspect that my father chose to have the Conquest Gem implanted into my body for this power?"

After all, if I could use this gem, I might possess power as great as that Second Herrscher.

Chapter 192 Raiden Mei's Concerns

"That's impossible."

Gwen rejected Raiden Mei's probing question without hesitation.

"A father whom you admire so much, Mei, could never be this kind of person."

I believe that with your intelligence, Mei, you can tell whether that person is a loving father or an ambitious man using you as a tool.

Their deep blue eyes met those of light purple eyes without the slightest hesitation.

"..."

After a moment, Mei turned her head slightly, a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips.

"All right...

"If that so-called 'Conquest Gem' is indeed implanted in my body, what do you plan to do, Chisey?"

Raiden Mei isn't stupid. Everything Gwen told her today proves that his identity is not as simple as it seems on the surface.

Even though the various things about Raiden Ryoma caused Raiden Mei's emotions to fluctuate greatly, she regained her ability to think after the most exciting moment passed.

Based on Gwen's words, Raiden Mei has basically confirmed Gwen's identity—a member of the Schicksal.

Furthermore, Gwen's arrival in Changkong City is very likely related to the Conquest Gem that his father kept.

And perhaps he himself is one of the clues he uses to find the Conquest Gem?

This thought led Raiden Mei to immediately change how she addressed Gwen.

However, Gwen's rebuttal just now added to the girl's heart, and the way they addressed each other, which had just become distant, changed back to how they addressed each other.

"Of course, I'll take you away from here."

Gwen, seemingly oblivious to the subtle change in how the girl addressed him, said seriously,

"That fox Cocolia sent your father in there; she definitely didn't have any good intentions toward you."

Moreover, from what I've discovered, there are already at least a handful of people monitoring you.

Clearly, these are all people Cocolia, that she-fox.

We don't know what she's trying to do right now, so the best solution is to get away from Changkong City, her home turf.

"..."

Upon hearing Gwen mention that at least five people were watching her, Raiden Mei's expression turned serious.

"Are you sure?"

"I've already seen five faces just from my perspective; I haven't even included the others I didn't see, or those monitored by surveillance cameras."

Gwen nodded solemnly.

"Since the other side has deployed so many surveillance agents around us, how can we escape Changkong City?"

Although she was unsure of Gwen's strength, Gwen Mei, who had chosen to trust him, hesitated.

"And if what you're saying is true, won't my father be in danger after I leave?"

Although the glorious and majestic image of Raiden Ryoma in Mei's heart had been shattered, he was still her only remaining family member, and he was imprisoned because of her, so she couldn't help but care.

Speaking of Raiden Ryoma, a tuft of Raiden Mei's slightly disheveled hair, and a look of concern appears on her pretty face:

"By the way, Chisey, since you know that my father was framed and imprisoned by that... Coleia, do you know his current situation?"

"I'm sorry about that, Mei."

Gwen, who was indeed unaware of this, showed a look of regret, which made the girl's face turn deathly pale.

However, after hearing Gwen's next words, the girl relaxed, only giving Gwen a cute eye roll—

"Because Cocolia was keeping your father under secret custody, I don't know where he was being held."

It is said that the conservatives at Anti-Entropy's North American headquarters are trying to negotiate to rescue your father from Cocolia.

Although the rescue operation is still at the level of communication negotiations, without any further substantive details.

But since the two sides are still communicating, it seems your father's safety should be guaranteed.

"..."

Hearing Gwen's words, Raiden Mei breathed a sigh of relief, gave Gwen a resentful glare, then gathered her scattered thoughts, pondered for a moment, and asked,

"Then... Chisey, I want to know, what is your identity in Schicksal?"

If we were to return to our Schicksal, what would our situation be?

Since Gwen hasn't denied the possibility of being a member of Schicksal, Raiden Mei is prepared to learn more about the Schicksal and Gwen's role within it.

Although she was well protected by the Raiden Ryoma, she wasn't a naive and innocent girl; she had watched quite a few movies.

If Gwen's identity is merely that of an agent, then Raiden Mei must consider this carefully—

She didn't want to fall into the lion's den before even seeing her father in prison, completely losing the chance to rescue him.

As for the so-called Anti-Entropy conservatives who are actively rescuing their fathers...

After six months of silence, with no one even coming to contact her, Raiden Mei had already crossed him off her list in her mind.

"Regarding this..."

Upon hearing Raiden Mei's question, Gwen sighed softly, slowly stood up, and bowed deeply to the girl in a very neon-like manner.

"Mei, please forgive me for only now formally introducing myself—"

My name is Gwen, A-Class Knight of Schicksal, S-Class Seed, and the Acting Head of the Caslana Family.

"Caslana?"

Thanks to Gwen's previous introduction of the two organizations, Raiden Mei was able to understand Gwen's self-introduction smoothly.

However, what surprised the girl the most was not the unexpectedly high level, but the final identity.

"That's right."

Straightening up, Gwen subtly removed his facial disguise, revealing his true appearance. He put the lump of flexible Soul Steel back into his pocket and said solemnly:

"Kiana is one of my people, and the father she is looking for is my former chieftain."

"..."

Mei Gwen, who had never expected Gwen to have such a hidden identity, looked at the serious and solemn Mei in front of her, and then thought of the lazy and unruly Kiana. She found it hard to imagine that the two of them shared the same bloodline.

However, despite her surprise, Mei's worries also subsided somewhat.

Given his various identities, Gwen shouldn't be one of those powerless secret agent protagonists in movies.

"Alright, sit down. I understand. As one of the few A-level combatants, it's only natural for you to disguise yourself and change your appearance when carrying out missions to avoid being recognized."

This time, the girl didn't show the little emotions that Gwen had expected. Instead, she was surprisingly calm and even invited him to sit down.

"I'm sorry, but I have no choice but to do this in order to complete the mission—"

Gwen sighed softly and slowly sat down, but this time he deliberately moved a little further away from the girl, no longer sitting as close as before...

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Chapter 193 Trust

"..."

Noticing Gwen movements, Mei's already dim eyes lost even more luster—

I had thought I would have someone to rely on after my father left, but now it seems...

A young girl, whose emotions are already delicate, becomes even more sensitive after entering the honeymoon phase. When she learns that her lover had only approached her with ulterior motives, one can imagine the complexity of her feelings.

If it weren't for the shock of what happened with Raiden Ryoma, which strengthened the girl's mental resilience to some extent, she probably wouldn't have wanted to continue communicating with Gwen now.

"On the bright side, at least he didn't keep deceiving me to the point of no return..."

Recalling the events of the day, and Gwen's unwavering departure in the darkness, the girl couldn't help but offer a word of sympathy for him.

Suppressing the complex and indescribable emotions in her heart, Mei looked at Gwyn beside her, whose appearance had changed and whose temperament had subtly gained a touch of Gwen, and spoke softly:

"Then... Gwen, can I still trust you?"

The moment the question left her mouth, Raiden Mei felt an urge to cover her face—

Saying things like that at a time like this is completely pointless...

However, although she kept scolding herself in her heart for what she had just done, Raiden Mei's eyes were fixed on Gwen, waiting for his answer.

Facing the girl's hopeful and expectant gaze, Gwen took a deep breath and extended his hand to her.

"Certainly--

Whether you believe me or not, my hand will always be by your side, never letting go.

As soon as she finished speaking, the slight ripples in the girl's eyes jolted, and she slowly raised her small, cold hand, gently grasping Gwen's hand, pursing her lips and nodding firmly:

"Um--"

The month-long time they spent together was not in vain, as it made the girl still willing to believe in Gwen at this moment.

Feeling the slightly cool little hand in his own, Gwen nodded gently and smiled.

Seeing the smile on that familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar face, the girl's panicked heart seemed to have found a haven again, and she felt a sense of peace.

"Then... Gwen, if I choose to return to Schicksal with you, could you please help me rescue my father?"

Having temporarily set aside this unpleasantness, Raiden Mei steered the conversation back on track, but instead of asking what would happen to her, she wanted to know if Schicksal, who stood against Anti-Entropy, could save her father—

Although that glorious and towering image has crumbled, he was still her father, her only remaining relative.

Furthermore, Raiden Mei wants to hear the truth from her father himself—