I assure you, I will return safely.
Lin Feng said this, and gave Sheele a rare smile.
"Um..."
Sheele, who had initially looked sorrowful with tears streaming down her face, calmed down somewhat with Lin Feng's encouragement.
Sheele understood that worrying about Lin Feng now would only disturb Lin Feng's peace of mind. It would be better to take care of his daily meals and household affairs.
Even praying for Lin Feng was a small contribution made in the first place.
Lin Feng is usually calm and wise, with a serious expression on his face. This rare expression made Chelsea, who had been standing to the side for a long time, momentarily stunned.
"Well, Lin Feng... you've done a great service, but you've sensed that Minister Honest is about to take action against you. Can I interpret what you just said as...?"
Chelsea, having regained her composure, offered her analysis from the sidelines.
"That's one way to put it, but perhaps it's more than just a matter of noticing."
A resolute glint appeared in Lin Feng's eyes.
"If he has no feelings for me, maybe I will have feelings for them."
"Now, Imperial Capital Honest, Esdeath, and the Emperor remain as unstable factors in the capital—I believe now is the best time to make a move."
Lin Feng's career had always been smooth sailing, but he did not become an official for fame and fortune. Instead, he sought to gain the same status and power as ministers, so that he could rightfully change the country.
To achieve this effect, it's only natural that there would be conflicts with the ministers.
"If Lin Feng intends to engage in battle with the ministers... I should be able to lend you a hand."
Chelsea smiled faintly and said softly.
Her words were so gentle, yet somehow they were full of power.
This girl, who usually likes to play pranks, is absolutely reliable once she gets serious.
"I haven't been of much help to you, Lin Feng, so if there's a mission like assassinating an important member, please feel free to leave it to me."
"What are you saying, Chelsea? You've done far more for me than I expected."
"The intelligence I gathered to help you is just a drop in the ocean compared to what you've done; I know all of that."
A sense of mutual respect between Chelsea and Lin Feng arose between them, which made Sheele, who was standing to the side, feel rather uncomfortable.
"What... what are you talking about, Chelsea? Aren't you the butler who came here to guide us in our household affairs? How did you get involved in something as dangerous as assassination..."
"I am indeed Lin Feng's butler, but I'm responsible for both personal and official matters."
Chelsea gave Sheele a mischievous smile.
" Sheele, Chelsea's other identity, is an assassination specialist in the Imperial Capital. She is highly skilled in intelligence gathering and processing and has been working diligently for a long time. Now it's time to tell you. I hope you'll understand that I've kept it from you for so many days."
"Because you're not good at fighting, we didn't tell you right away, afraid it would give you a bad impression and affect our future interactions. We're truly sorry."
"You..."
Sheele shed two clear tears.
"You're already doing such dangerous things, yet you still care about my feelings... Idiots, you don't need to take care of me all the time..."
"Don't say that, Sheele."
The speaker was Chelsea.
During this period, Lin Feng was busy with the general's official duties and had not been able to spend as much time with Sheele as before.
Chelsea was the one who spent the most time with Sheele.
As Chelsea spoke, she pulled Sheele into her arms. Although Sheele was taller than Chelsea, she could somehow lean against Chelsea's chest naturally, and a healing aura emanated from Chelsea.
"It is thanks to your encouragement and support, Sheele, that we have had the courage to get to where we are today."
"You've done an excellent job. I will always consider you my closest companion."
" Chelsea..."
Sheele looked at Chelsea, who was being so considerate, and for a moment didn't know what to say.
She simply immersed herself in this wonderful atmosphere, unwilling to think about anything else.
Releasing his embrace from Sheele, Lin Feng stepped forward.
" Sheele, have I ever lied to you?"
"No... I know no, but..."
"There's no 'nothing special,' and if there is, it's just that."
Lin Feng smiled and placed his hand on Sheele's head, gently rubbing her scalp.
Her long, dark purple hair was incredibly smooth. It was a mystery how clumsy Sheele managed to style it so beautifully; perhaps it was simply due to her natural beauty.
Lin Feng ran his fingertips through her hair, kneading it gently. Sheele closed her eyes and trembled slightly, as if the massage was very comfortable. She was happy to let Lin Feng massage her like this for a little longer, because the time she spent with Lin Feng was getting shorter and shorter.
" Sheele, I haven't spent much time with you lately. Now that the atmosphere is right, I want to say something from the bottom of my heart."
"I've always thought of you as my childhood friend and younger sister, but after spending so many days together, our relationship has long since become more than just that."
" Sheele, you are really important to me now, so I won't make any empty promises to deceive you. Give me some time to prove it, Sheele."
After Lin Feng finished speaking, he lowered his hand from Sheele's head and revealed a hearty smile.
'An important person...'
Lin Feng's words echoed in Sheele's ears, and his smile seemed to possess a unique magic, cleansing Sheele's soul.
Sheele now has only endless trust in Lin Feng. Despite her worries, she believes that her childhood sweetheart would not lie to her, because he is the upright and honorable man Lin Feng.
"Well then, I'll take my leave now."
As Lin Feng spoke, he and Chelsea walked out of the Lieutenant General's residence.
That composed demeanor gave Sheele a premonition that the Imperial Capital was about to undergo a dramatic change.
" Chelsea, if you stay at the Lieutenant General's residence without collecting mission information during this time, please do me a favor."
"Just tell me, anything is fine."
"You must prevent personnel from the Imperial Capital from searching the Lieutenant General's residence. If such people do exist, just find some excuse to stop them. If they force their way in, you can kill them without hesitation."
"I see."
Lin Feng recalled the lie he told Minister Honest about 'sealing the body,' and realized that it might arouse suspicion among the ministers. He felt that he had to go to such lengths to ensure that everything was foolproof.