The lively party continued, the wind carrying the sweet fragrance of flowers across the lawn.
Li Xiang stood beneath the floral arch, countless thoughts surging through her heart.
In her mind, the system's mechanical voice faltered for a moment. It was clearly taken aback, as though it had never expected her to make this choice.
[Are you sure, host?]
Li Xiang looked up at Senku, who was chatting and laughing with Chrome nearby. A faint light gleamed in her eyes, and her voice was utterly resolute.
"Yes. This is my wish."
The system fell silent for a moment, then stopped trying to dissuade her.
[All right, all right! Then this system will grant your wish!] [Wish taking effect: resurrect Byakuya Ishigami.]
A faint bitterness touched Li Xiang's lips. She had actually spent a long time weighing this wish.
"Hey, hey, just give it a few minutes," the system said wistfully. "Then... I guess it's time for us to say goodbye, Little Li Xiang?"
Ten years together had finally come to an end.
Li Xiang's nose stung slightly, and she answered softly in her heart, "Mm... thank you for everything, all this time."
The system's voice grew fainter and fainter, as though the wind were slowly scattering it.
[Be happy every day, Li Xiang.] [This is a little cheesy, but this system is giving you an extra gift. You'll find out what it is later.] [Li Xiang, thank you for all your hard work along the way.] [I love you *^_^*]
The last echoes faded, leaving her mind utterly silent.
The presence that had stayed with her for ten full years was gone for good.
Warm sunlight spilled over her shoulders. Li Xiang let out a gentle breath, suppressed the wistfulness in her heart, and