Faced with the many heartfelt concerns his companions had laid bare, countless warm currents surged through Ye Chen's heart. Then, with gratitude and emotion in his expression, he answered solemnly:
"Regarding this matter... everyone, all I can say is, thank you for your kindness."
"However, I truly am not forcing myself to be strong, nor do I need to deliberately pour my heart out."
"What Mr. Kuize said was indeed true in every word."
"I was indeed imprisoned and tortured by Butcher. At one point, the pain was so unbearable that I nearly went mad."
"Even so, I ultimately endured it."
As Ye Chen spoke, his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his gaze brimming with the light of strength and resolve.
"Jietisikoki received the end he deserved."
"And I returned here bearing newfound power."
"By now, everything has already passed."
"So please rest assured. I truly have not been left with any psychological trauma."
"On the contrary, after this battle, my way of thinking has grown immensely."
Watching Ye Chen's unwavering face and listening to his calm, candid words, Oko, Weimeng, Xiya, Firona, and Erigat fell silent for a while before ultimately choosing to believe their captain.
"Since you've put it that way, I guess I was worrying for nothing, hahaha!"
Weimeng conceded with a hearty laugh.
"Phew, that's true. Ye Chen may be stubborn, but he's never been foolish, much less someone who would die for the sake of saving face~"
Firona shrugged and chuckled.
"Come to think of it, if his will weren't so firm, there's no way he could have endured the sixth dream round. Our worries were unnecessary from the very beginning."
Erigat reflected with his arms crossed.
"Besides, if Ye Chen ever needed someone to talk to, he'd definitely come to me first. You lot