"...Ah?"
Lin Xingjie's eyes widened.
"Now you understand, right? This is totally different from what I had anticipated."
At the time, Xu Xiangyang didn't think twice and immediately rushed to help Zhu Qingyue when she was attacked; it was only upon reflection later that he realized the Possessor's targeted actions provided the answer to his confusion.
However, his initial thought was mistaken; the person being targeted wasn't himself but was very likely Zhu Qingyue, who was with him.
"But... why?"
Lin Xingjie grew puzzled, and she couldn't help but steal another glance at Zhu Qingyue, who was not far away.
Just then, Sister Lian happened to receive a phone call and was talking on the side of the road, intentionally keeping some distance from the high schoolers.
