Jiu Ling particularly remembered the words Raphael had said to her on the eve of her departure, his tone somber, not his usual carefree demeanor. As for what he said, it was very brief, telling her to take care, not to die on the battlefield...
It was like a critical hit of 999 damage, and Jiu Ling was stunned for quite a moment... Yet she still gave no response, simply watching as Raphael's silhouette gradually vanished into the darkness...
When they first met, it was Raphael who watched her retreating figure, but at the moment of farewell, it was she who watched as Raphael slowly faded away.
That instant, even she seemed to vaguely sense the special something within Raphael.
This brief exchange did not escape the notice of those with a keen eye and was captured on film. Jiu Ling did not reject Raphael, nor did Raphael continue to pursue her; he chose to give up of his own accord, after all, giving up is also a choice.
