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"Griseo... thank you."

Ye Shunguang was exceptionally clever. She understood the deeper meaning in Griseo's words in an instant.

Yes!

All this time, everyone from Yunkui Mountain had protected her too well.

Whether it was her brother, Ye Shiyuan, or her master, Yixuan, they cared too much about her. They made decisions for her in matters great and small, never asking what she truly wanted.

Of course, she bore some responsibility too. To keep others from worrying, she had grown used to playing the role of a well-behaved girl who caused no trouble.

Over time, she had nearly denied her truest self—the white-haired Ye Shunguang's personality.

Ye Shunguang took a deep breath. After making up her mind, she said softly:

"Griseo, you're right. I'm not a hero. I'm just an ordinary person.

"In life, the smell of coffee makes me happy, and hearing people laugh makes me feel blessed.

"Likewise, hearing cries from the ruins breaks my heart, and seeing my companions suffer from their wounds makes me sad."

Ye Shunguang's voice was soft, but not a single word was embellished. As her gaze grew firmer, her voice became stronger as well.

"Griseo, I want to become a hero. I won't regret the path I've chosen. Didn't Kosma just tell us what [Daybreak] meant?

"In the face of disaster, countless firefly souls gather together, illuminating the entire long night.

"No matter how long the night lasts, daylight will come eventually.

"Because whenever a crisis arrives, someone will always step forward."

Having said that, Ye Shunguang tightened her grip on the Azure Nether Sword. "I'm willing to keep going!"

"Senior Sister Xiaoguang..."

"Senior Sister Xiaoguang..."

After hearing Ye Shunguang's heartfelt words, Wise and Belle fell silent for a moment before hesitantly calling her name.

Ye Shunguang turned to look at them.