New Meeting 3

Mu's brow knotted tightly as he looked at Jiliang, his voice full of concern and confusion. "...Jiliang, do you understand what you're saying? This guy has tried to kill you several times. Though he really did fight on our side during the battle in Orb, no one can guarantee he won't change his mind someday. How can you..."

"Even so, I still want to believe in him." Jiliang cut Mu off. Her eyes were clear and resolute, without the slightest hesitation. She turned to face Canard directly, then shifted her gaze back to Mu. "Because I believe he shares the same aspirations as I do. And..." She drew a deep breath. "We've already settled our past grievances. I was the one who forgave him."

Jiliang's words rang with conviction, leaving Mu speechless for a moment.

Cagalli stepped forward as well and stood beside Jiliang, planting her hands on her hips. In her energetic voice, she said, "It's not like I don't understand how you feel, Mr. Mu! But this guy fought like his life depended on it back in Orb! If it hadn't been for him, Jiliang, me, and Orb might all have been finished! So if this guy ever dares to do anything strange again, you won't even have to lift a finger. Jiliang and I will be the first to beat him senseless! That puts your mind at ease, right?"

Cagalli expressed her trust in her own distinctive way. It was somewhat blunt, but the sincerity behind it was beyond doubt.

"No, how could that possibly put anyone at ease..." Mu clutched his forehead and let out a low groan.

The concerns in his heart, as well as the doubts held by Murrue, Natarle, and the others, clearly had not completely vanished because of the two girls' assurances.