"Didn't they know that if this went on, the other side would only grow stronger and stronger?"
"They knew, but what could they do? The Strategy Group's goal was to clear this game. As long as the game was cleared, that was enough. Without someone capable of making decisions taking the lead, it would be difficult to eliminate those people. If you don't kill a snake, it will bring endless trouble. But don't worry. Since I've stepped in, I'll definitely deal with those guys." As he spoke, Chen Fan revealed a confident smile.
Asuna seemed to be infected by Chen Fan's confidence as well, and the tension on her face gradually eased.
"Alright, hurry up and get some sleep. It's getting late. We'll know what's going on once we get there tomorrow," Chen Fan said to Asuna.
Asuna nodded as well. Though she was a woman with her own opinions, she felt more dependent when she was around Chen Fan. After returning to her room, her mood gradually calmed down as she touched the pendant on her chest.
Asuna suddenly realized that it was just a man and a woman alone in the same house. Even though she couldn't see Chen Fan, she felt a faint sense of loss, even having the urge to sneak into the guest room for a look at him. She forced herself to suppress the impulse. They still had to investigate tomorrow, so thinking about such things was simply inappropriate. What if Chen Fan insisted on coming into her room... But nothing like that happened.
Early the next morning, Chen Fan got up bright and early. The first thing he saw was Asuna, who had obviously not slept well. Chen Fan paused, then said to her, "What? Did you spend the whole night unable to