Mutual Understanding

Mr. Koushirou couldn't help but slowly type out a question mark.

What the heck?!

Medical fees?

One hundred million Beli?!

Isn't this a bit outrageous? To be honest, Koushirou's first reaction was that his innocent and lovely daughter had been deceived by some con artist.

Good lad!

You've got guts!

I like!

Upon realizing this, a vein bulged on Koushirou's forehead, but then he thought again, there weren't many people Kuina could call "sir." Could it be...?

Thinking it over, Koushirou calmed down and asked Kuina.

"Kuina, who is this 'lord' you're talking about?"

"Oh, who else? Of course, it's the sir who saved me!"

Kuina answered without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Koushirou's expression finally relaxed.

Oh, that's alright then.

With a perfectly calm expression, Koushirou picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued asking the question.

"He said the treatment fee would be one hundred million Beli?"

"Uh... actually, about this matter..."

Seeing her father's calm expression, Kuina was unsure and hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell the truth.

So, over the next period of time, she told Koushirou how she sneaked into Lin Yan's room and what happened afterward.

"I see."

After listening...

Even a seasoned veteran like Koushirou couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

I never imagined such a treasure existed in the world!

Koushirou felt that Lin Yan would definitely not lie. Such an important person would not lie for such a small amount of money. Koushirou was certain of this.

If a mere 100 million Beli could save a life.

That's totally worth it!

Thinking about it, Koushirou suddenly looked at his daughter with a very serious expression.

"Kuina, it's best if the two of us know about this. You mustn't wear this out in public, as it might cause trouble for others. If you do, we'll be repaying kindness with enmity, understand?"

Having calmed down, Koushirou gave Kuina a very serious warning.

He is not a child.

It was clear that once such a treasure appeared in the world, it would bring Lin Yan countless troubles, which explained why Lin Yan had previously concealed its existence.

"I know."

Although Kuina didn't quite understand, since her father had spoken so seriously, she knew it must be alright, so she nodded her little head earnestly.

"But Father, about the 100 million Beli..."

"Okay, you don't need to worry about this, I'll handle it."

Koushirou smiled and waved his hand.

How could he not realize that Lin Yan was simply joking with Kuina?

Are you kidding me?

A mere 100 million Beli for one life?

Where can you find such a good deal?

Anyway, Koushirou definitely wouldn't believe it. Needless to say, Lin Yan must have paid a much higher price than that. The so-called 100 million Beli he mentioned before was just to tease Kuina.

Since that's the case.

We can't afford to slack off on our own side, can we?

Koushirou silently thought to himself that he would definitely give Lin Yan a big red envelope when she left!

Of course, Kuina was unaware of all this.

Koushirou's expression relaxed, and after a while he chatted with his daughter for a bit more, he suddenly coughed.

"Speaking of Kuina, have you decided how you're going to work hard for the next month?"

"This..."

Upon hearing this, Kuina's face immediately darkened.

To be honest, she didn't know.

After all, she had trained herself according to the methods given to her by Koushirou since she was a child, Kuina herself knew best whether it was effective or not.

It will take a month.

It was just her last act of stubbornness.

Koushirou clearly knew this, and seeing his daughter's disappointed face, he couldn't help but smile.

"So, in order for you to continue to grow, I took the liberty of finding you a kendo teacher. You won't blame me, will you?"

Koushirou said this with a chuckle.

"Teacher?"

Upon hearing this, Kuina was taken aback at first, and then a look of disbelief immediately appeared on her pretty face.

What kind of teacher is this?

Could those ordinary swordsmen compare to Koushirou before them?

That doesn't exist!

Seeing the distrust on Kuina's face, Koushirou laughed even harder. After coughing, he spoke directly.

"Kuina, your next kendo teacher is the same person who saved you before. To be honest, in terms of kendo skill, I am far inferior to him."

Koushirou said this with some admiration.

At the same time, the image of the table that instantly turned to ashes that night flashed through his mind, and a look of disbelief crossed his eyes.

If it's that person, maybe it really will work out!

"Ah, this..."

Seemingly surprised by the suddenness of the surprise, Kuina couldn't help but widen her eyes slightly upon hearing her father's words.

"Father, are you telling the truth?"

"Is that even possible?"

"Yay!"

Even a girl like Kuina couldn't help but cheer upon hearing the news.

To be honest, she's been longing to improve for far too long!

Day after day of training, but seeing no results, would be a huge source of stress for anyone.

The same goes for Kuina.

But if it's Lin Yan...

Maybe it really is possible!

At that moment, Kuina's eyes shone with an unprecedented light, the kind of light that only someone who has seen hope would have.

It burned slowly, like a flame.

That's the best way to put it.

Seeing Kuina suddenly regain her vitality and hope, Koushirou couldn't help but show a hint of relief on his face, and he reached out and touched Kuina's head, which was extremely rare for him.

"Alright, since you've already agreed, then hurry up and go become his disciple. That master has already agreed, but remember, etiquette..."

Koushirou stopped talking, somewhat helplessly.

Before he could finish speaking, Kuina had already rushed out in a flurry of activity.

Her pretty face was filled with excitement.

So-called etiquette has probably been thrown to the winds long ago...

Koushirou gave a somewhat helpless smile.

This little girl...

I don't know who it came from.

However, despite this, a hint of relief unconsciously flashed in Koushirou's eyes as he watched Kuina's back, now full of energy again.

That's fine too.

Go pursue your dreams.

The dream of becoming... the World's Greatest Swordsman!

As your father, this is all I can do for you.