"By now, I've helped you as much as I could. We've defeated this beast, but I can't guarantee that the sealed Monsters won't awaken again."
"So you still need to be fully prepared for such things. After all, I'll definitely leave this troubled land eventually, and then you'll have to rely on yourself. As the Queen of a nation, you have the responsibility to protect your people."
"I'll remain here for a few more days, just to see whether there are any other beasts that need my help to defeat. But once these days have passed, things should basically be safe. I'll leave this place as soon as possible. You know I still have other missions to complete."
Uchiha Hiko had more or less completed his mission here, so he still wanted to do everything he could to protect this country and Shui Lingboyang.
In truth, Uchiha Hiko found it very hard to part with Shui Lingboyang. They had spent so many days together, and from the beginning until now, Shui Lingboyang had been the person he liked most.
Shui Lingboyang was sensible, gracious, and well-mannered. From their ordinary conversations, Uchiha Hiko could tell that she was someone who truly understood what he was thinking.
Communicating with someone like that was naturally a very relaxing thing, and Uchiha Hiko enjoyed it greatly. He even harbored a small hope that, through his words, he could persuade Shui Lingboyang to leave with him.
But he also understood that it was nearly impossible. Shui Lingboyang was meant to become the Queen of this country, so how could she possibly leave with him? Besides, everything he did was uncertain and offered no guarantees for the future.
"Thank you for helping me. If it hadn't been for you, I don't even know where I would