[Adapted plot + sweet romance + no System + bittersweet ending + slice of life + Tang writing + slow pace]
“Since... I am... Lady Furina’s personal guard, I, Qing Meng... will naturally do everything in my power... to protect you for the rest of your life.”
Qing Meng stammered out the vow she had made, looking blankly at Lady Furina across from her.
“Hahaha... You don’t have to be so nervous. I, the Hydro Archon, am hardly so weak and helpless that I need to be protected.”
Furina put her hands on her hips, half teasing and half grinning foolishly, apparently oblivious to the atmosphere around them.
“Uh, hahaha... Hey, why is everyone looking at me? Eat, eat!”
Furina awkwardly tried to hide her laughter.
Fireworks bloomed in the night sky, shining brighter than all the stars.
Furina leaned against Qing Meng’s shoulder as they sat together on a battered wooden plank.
“Is this really the only way?” Tears welled in Furina’s eyes as she stared intently at Qing Meng, hoping to grasp at one last lifeline.
Qing Meng fell silent. She had no regrets about this. She had already accepted it willingly.
“Furina... Look at those stories about princes and princesses. No matter how wonderful they are, no matter how much you want to savor them, they... always have to end.”
“Do you remember our promise? I said I’d show you fireworks. Do you remember the wishes we wrote down? I want to hear your silly wish one more time.”
“I... love you...”
[This story is for entertainment purposes only]
