"You two stay," Owen Bertram said solemnly, "I'll go to Burning Hillock alone."
Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow was about to speak when Owen bluntly said, "You would be useless if you went."
Initially, Vanessa didn't want to accept it, but soon lowered her head in frustration, admitting the truth. If she went, she'd likely be a burden. But is it really good to be so straightforward?
When did I, Vanessa Thoughts of Shadow, once the top genius of Waves Prefecture, become a burden to others? Ashamed and resentful, she secretly resolved that if she got through this ordeal, she would use any means necessary to improve her Cultivation skills as quickly as possible.
Tabitha reached out and stubbornly clung to her elder brother's sleeve while looking up at him, "No, I want to be with you."
Owen pointed at Vanessa: "Protect her."
Vanessa: "..."
After struggling for a while, Owen said, "Don't worry, I promise I'll get you both out of here."
