"..."
Seeing the worry in Asuna's eyes, which was almost overflowing, Luo Zhen was completely at a loss for words.
He had more or less been able to predict this outcome.
After all, he had put it so plainly. How could Asuna possibly not worry?
If Luo Zhen had not been so certain when he said that everyone would be unable to help, then no matter what happened, this woman would have followed him and faced it together with him, right?
Now that she knew about it but could not help in the slightest, Asuna's feelings were entirely predictable.
Originally, it would have been best if Luo Zhen had not told Asuna about this matter. That way, he would not have made the girl worry and fret so much.
But even though Luo Zhen had anticipated this situation, he still chose to speak.
"I know you're all unwilling to accept this, and you're worried. I've already been caught up in such a huge incident, yet you can't help me and can only watch me face it alone. No matter how you look at it, that doesn't make sense."
Luo Zhen held Asuna's hand as he raised his head and looked at everyone.
"I knew this would happen long ago, but I still wanted to tell you. I didn't want to make any more excuses. That's because I believe you'll wait here for me to return and celebrate another reunion just as joyfully as you did today."
Luo Zhen's gaze swept over each of his companions present before he smiled.
"Don't worry."
"Don't you know what I'm capable of?"
"Even in a situation like this, I'll definitely resolve it perfectly in the end and show you all."
"So don't feel unwilling, and don't worry."
"Believe me. I'll definitely come back."
Luo