Black Moon blushed, forcefully suppressing the fluttering emotions in her heart as she stepped lightly toward the White Bone Throne.
A faint smile hung on Dugu Chen's face as he reached out and drew Black Moon into his arms.
"Black Moon, do you want to leave the City of Slaughter?"
Black Moon froze, and her words immediately became flustered as she spoke pitifully.
"Master, are you trying to send me away?"
"No, you misunderstood!"
Dugu Chen raised a hand and stroked the ends of Black Moon's hair, speaking softly.
"I'm asking whether you're willing to leave the City of Slaughter."
"Haven't you always wanted to leave? If you do, I can find someone else to take your place and give you back your freedom!"
After hearing him, Black Moon abruptly shook her head. Her slender arms tightly wrapped around Dugu Chen's waist as she spoke with absolute resolve.
"I'm willing to remain in the City of Slaughter and ease Master's burdens. Before, I always felt unsafe in the City of Slaughter, but ever since Master arrived, I've felt an unprecedented peace."
"I'm willing to follow you forever and be your finest tool!"
Black Moon buried her head against his chest, humbling herself completely, asking only that Dugu Chen would not drive her away.
Dugu Chen said nothing and merely pulled her closer into his embrace.
Their bodies pressed tightly together, leaving not the slightest gap between them.
After a long while, he spoke again. "Since that's the case, I'll leave the City of Slaughter in your care for now. There is much to rebuild, and once I have time, I'll send people to assist you."
"Mhm, I'll help Master restore order to the City of Slaughter."
Black Moon nodded hard, her face filled with tenderness.
Looking at her, Dugu Chen