[SAKURA]
Queen Liu Kuangxin was scared of what Shenxia was capable of these days.
Over the years, she had watched over her people, seeing them grow and boost their energies. She has seen them become better versions of the general she had left as a custodian.
She had watched them from a distance, and now it was time to go back home. She couldn't keep running because it didn't seem right anymore, and her heart shattered from Sakura's impending grief.
Liu knew that there wasn't much of a choice for either of them.
This had to happen, no matter how long they stalled and tried to talk themselves out of it.
"I won't let them get to you," Sakura pleaded, even though her voice was steady, like she was going to make sure they would never target Liu and use her against Sakura. It was a heartwarming declaration, but it wouldn't work.
