"By now, I've helped you as much as I could. This beast has already been defeated by us, but I can't guarantee that this sealed monster won't revive."
"So you still need to be fully prepared to face something like this. After all, I'll definitely leave this troubled place eventually, and then you'll have to rely on yourself. As the queen of a nation, you have a responsibility to protect your people."
"I'll stay here for a few more days, just to see whether there are any other beasts that need my help to defeat. But after these few days, things should basically be safe. I'll leave here as soon as possible. You know I still have other missions to carry out."
Uchiha Hikaru had essentially completed his mission here. He still wanted to do everything he could to protect this country and Shui Lingboyang.
In truth, Uchiha Hikaru was also reluctant to part with Shui Lingboyang. They had spent so many days together, and from the beginning until now, she was the one he liked most.
Shui Lingboyang was sensible and gracious. From their usual conversations, Uchiha Hikaru could tell that she understood him very well and knew what was on his mind.
Generally speaking, communicating with someone like that was a very easy thing. Uchiha Hikaru enjoyed it greatly, so he harbored a small hope of persuading Shui Lingboyang to leave with him.
But he also understood that it was almost impossible. Shui Lingboyang was meant to become the queen of this country, so how could she possibly leave with him? Besides, the things he did had no clear future and no guarantee.
"Thank you for helping me. If it hadn't been for you, I don't even know where I would be. I probably wouldn't have survived until