Manaka Sajyou spun around angrily and ran off. In the sunset, the tears spilling as she ran were clearly visible.
Faced with Manaka Sajyou's complaints, Yuan Shikai only wanted to say it had been an accident, but he offered no further explanation.
For a little girl like Manaka Sajyou, explaining himself now would only encourage her.
Suddenly, Yustica walked over, leaned close to Yuan Shikai's ear, and said:
"Manaka really was immature in her early years. Her childish nature dominated everything, and she acted far too impulsively, doing whatever she pleased. Calling her a child was perfectly fair."
"But after all these years of your guidance, Manaka has actually learned to judge many things rationally. It really isn't right for you to keep treating her like a little child.
"Honestly, she isn't that young anymore. She's been waiting for you. When are you going to give it some thought? It isn't just me-even everyone else is finding it hard to watch."
Yuan Shikai scratched his head, realizing she seemed to have a point. Everyone had seen how much Manaka Sajyou had grown.
Though she was always complaining, she could keep her behavior well under control.
Yuan Shikai said, "I understand, but there's a lot going on right now. Let's wait until the dust settles. For now, she'll just have to wait a little longer."
Yustica said, "Then I'll go comfort her."
Yuan Shikai said, "Sorry for the trouble."
After finding the Seal Designation Team and confirming that the target had been sealed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Hishiri Adashino would return with the Seal Designation Team to report on the mission, and they would leave immediately.
He went over the final details with the Seal Designation Team, making a particular point of explaining the possibility of François Prelati reincarnating