Watching Ye Chen grow increasingly agitated, Kuize remained as calm as ever, merely nodding lightly.
"Almost everything you said is right."
"However, the reason I insisted on saving you back then was not simply because of 'sentiment.' More importantly, it was because of the value you demonstrated."
"If you had been a worthless failure who accomplished nothing, I would never have spent so much effort on you."
Faced with the old man's words, which had suddenly become somewhat cold, Ye Chen looked as if a basin of icy water had been poured over his head. His expression froze for an instant, and then his emotions returned to clarity and calm.
"..."
"Ah, is that so?"
"Yes, you're right. If I were a piece of trash, that would mean I had let down the sacrifices of many people. I truly wouldn't have any right to keep living..."
Kuize resumed his kindly smile.
"But you aren't."
"So I saved you."
"The reasoning is that simple."
Ye Chen was momentarily speechless.
"..."
After a brief pause, the young man lowered his head and stated:
"No matter how you see me, to me, you will always be the lifesaving benefactor whose kindness is as weighty as a mountain. So, if you ever need me in the future, I will naturally be willing to brave boiling water and blazing fire for you, without hesitation."
The old man nodded calmly.
"Of course. I understand your character. I know you are a child who repays kindness and avenges grievances alike."
"But rest assured, I will not demand that you do anything special because of this."
"As long as you can continue working hard for the Hunter Corps as a hunter, as you did before, and continue bringing your talent and value into full play, I will be