In the end, had he ever truly seen the man's real face? Musing over the constant beauty of that black hair and red eyes, Li Lin silently left the room, dragging the fatigue and emptiness as if he were interacting with a phantom.
Before the door closed, Roland turned back to look. At the end where the rose struggled to bloom, the lips shrouded by a hand seemed to be smiling.
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After the door closed, Brynhild couldn't help but let out a sigh and shook her head slightly before asking out loud:
"Is this okay?"
"The passion and impulsiveness of youth come quickly and go quickly. Don't worry; once they truly feel the weight they must bear, their minds will cool down."
The composed reply required no further explanation or superfluous words. Understanding the Governor's thoughts, Brynhild automatically switched her mindset to business mode.
As if in tune with her adjustment, Li Lin asked:
"How is our friend doing?"
"Not very optimistic."
