"Are we going to hold Tianhai City?"
Lin Yue pondered for a moment before reaching an answer.
Yes. She had to remain in Tianhai City.
Ye Min was here. The other members of Prosperity Group's squads were here. Chen Xi's hard work was here. All the memories she shared with Chen Xi were here too.
More importantly...
Recalling that moment, the flame burning within her heart, Lin Yue clenched her fists.
If it was her, perhaps she could do it—advance to Fourth Rank, or even higher, in an extremely short time, and calmly protect everything she cherished amidst this chaotic age.
"I've decided. I'll stay in Tianhai City and deal with Evil Flower's invasion." Lin Yue raised her head to look at Chen Xi, her gaze resolute.
"Alright." Chen Xi nodded solemnly.
Having received her answer, Lu Shaojun and Qiu Ye immediately sighed in relief as well.
After all, Tianhai City was now surrounded by dangers and burdened with a complicated situation. Every additional capable fighter meant another layer of security.
After another round of pleasantries, Qiu Ye and Lu Shaojun led the members of Squad Six out of the hospital room.
With their departure, the once-lively ward instantly became quiet.
"Why?" Taking the peeled apple from Lin Yue, Chen Xi asked softly.
"Do you think we should evacuate?" Lin Yue had assumed Chen Xi meant that perhaps she should not have chosen to stay.
Hearing this, Chen Xi merely smiled and took a bite from the apple in her hand. "I wasn't questioning your choice. I was only asking why."
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Yue told her everything she truly felt.
Once she finished, she awkwardly picked at her fingers. "Do you think my thoughts are childish?"
"Of course they are," Chen Xi blurted out.
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