Chapter 49: Feelings Originated from Responsibility
"Pavilion Master Huo, I am very grateful for your respect for my thoughts, but we have some differences in certain areas."
"I know a little about your experiences, Pavilion Master, and today I also want to share some of my experiences with you, Pavilion Master Huo. I hope I won't offend you."
Huo Yuhao looked at Xu Jiujiu, whose eyes were slightly moist after shedding the constraints of her princess identity, and nodded.
"Since you and I are willing to speak from the heart, from today onwards, we are friends. Just call me Yuhao."
Xu Jiujiu, like Huo Yuhao, leaned against the wall, somewhat disregarding her image, and looked up at the setting sun.
"Yuhao, do you know that I have lived in the imperial palace since birth? My father and mother cared for me deeply, giving me far more love than others."
"Although they grew old later and were somewhat powerless, my brother quickly ascended the throne and became the new Star Luo Emperor."
"And his concern for me was only more, not less, compared to my parents. I was still the beloved princess."
"He would never make me do anything I didn't want to do, nor would he put any pressure on me. He just silently gave me the best of everything."
"It's the same now. As long as I go and cry to him, seeing my wronged expression, he will soften and try every means to fulfill my wishes."
"When he spoke to me about this matter, as long as I ignored his gaze and flatly refused, he would find another princess. This is a partiality."
"But how could I, who have been deeply loved by everyone since childhood, bear to see them sad and in pain? And how could I let other princesses who have never received such partiality leave in my place?"
"Yuhao, you don't know how much pressure my brother is under. In the current situation, every decision he makes concerns the lives of tens of thousands, even millions, of Star Luo citizens."
"Since becoming a Spirit Master, I have always wanted to help him share some of the pressure. I studied a lot about spirit tools and learned how to manage this Empire."
"But the more I learned, the more I discovered that the Star Luo Empire is a giant ship about to sink. No matter how desperately my brother tries to repair it, he cannot save the hull that has broken in the middle."
"Until this moment, Yuhao, you appeared. You gave the optimal solution to this unsolvable problem."
"And both the Star Luo Empire and my brother urgently need you, this optimal solution."
"As a princess of the Star Luo Empire, enjoying the respect and admiration of the Star Luo citizens since childhood, and receiving the most abundant life from my imperial brother, at this moment, I think I should naturally step forward."
"Yuhao, I love this Empire, and I love my brother, and I love these prosperous buildings and the peaceful and contented citizens even more."
"All my happiness and joy come from this. I have no reason to refuse this responsibility, nor do I have the right to refuse."
At this moment, Xu Jiujiu no longer had the dignified elegance of an Empire princess, only the resolute will and conviction of a knight.
Looking at Xu Jiujiu's heroic posture and firm gaze, Huo Yuhao's heart subtly stirred, and he continued to watch her with some emotion.
"Yuhao, we both bear heavy responsibilities, and our responsibilities concern the lives of many citizens and the safety of an Empire."
"Only if we proceed step by step will my imperial brother be able to completely rest assured and entrust the fate of the Star Crown Family to you."
"And only after my imperial brother is fully bound to you can you confidently trust the Star Crown Family, isn't that right?"
Xu Jiujiu turned her head and stared intently at Huo Yuhao, waiting for his response.
"Xu Jiujiu, I think I seem to like you a little. Your sense of responsibility is indeed unique. So, I wish us a pleasant cooperation in advance."
Huo Yuhao showed a faint smile and extended his right hand, holding it in the air.
Xu Jiujiu reached out and lightly wiped the corner of her eye, then stepped forward and took Huo Yuhao's outstretched hand.
"That's quite a coincidence. When you just swore by your Spirit, I also started to get interested in you. I hope you can grow up quickly and not let your older sister wait too long for you."
Huo Yuhao looked at Xu Jiujiu, who showed a slightly teasing expression, and felt much more relaxed.
Ever since Mu En announced that Huo Yuhao would succeed as the Sea Gods Pavilion Master, almost everyone had become fearful of him.
Every matter seemed to be handled in a business-like manner, which made Huo Yuhao not feel the joy of casually chatting with friends for a long time.
Senior Manyi, who was secretly protecting Xu Jiujiu from the side, revealed a satisfied smile. If Jiujiu could continue to get along with Huo Yuhao like this, it wouldn't be bad.
After bidding farewell to Xu Jiujiu, Huo Yuhao returned to his hotel room. Looking at Mu En, who had a satisfied smile, Huo Yuhao belatedly realized.
"Elder Mu, you deliberately arranged for me to meet Xu Jiujiu today. You realized early on that my recent state of mind wasn't quite right."
Mu En lay on the recliner reserved for him in Huo Yuhao's room, nodding with a beaming smile.
"Yuhao, as the Pavilion Master, you must ensure that your decisions have enough deterrent power, not allowing others to question them freely, and also have friends with whom you can chat and debate, so that you always have the motivation to do these things well."
"No one is always tireless, and no one can always be tense while fulfilling their duties. You are not a machine; you must have your own life after all."
Huo Yuhao gradually began to understand. The mental force that had relaxed during his conversation with Xu Jiujiu began to fluctuate, slowly pushing forward his comprehension of the laws.
As the mental force fluctuations stabilized, Huo Yuhao's understanding of the World of Life improved significantly, and his own laws gradually reached the strength of a peak third-rank God.
Xu Jiujiu, at this moment, was somewhat unrestrainedly walking casually through the streets of Star Luo City, no longer paying attention to whether her strides were too large or her posture was proper.
Senior Manyi revealed herself at this moment, looking at Xu Jiujiu with a happy smile.
"Seeing Princess Jiujiu finally happy, Grandma is no longer worried about you. Remember to be careful when Grandma is not by your side in the future."
"I know, Grandma Senior Manyi, but why do you think Huo Yuhao never acts recklessly just because of his strength?"
"He always seems to maintain a hidden kindness, although it's not very obvious, I can still feel it. It's just that kindness seems a bit out of place in this World."
Listening to Xu Jiujiu's question, Senior Manyi shook her head and replied with a hint of emotion:
"Grandma doesn't know exactly what it is. Perhaps only when you spend enough time with him in the future will you be able to figure it out."
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