When should I move forward and when should I give up? Until waiting lost its meaning, I could only helplessly wait for the ending that we could never write.
The day he was most afraid of was finally here. Anderges Castle was silent. The preparations for tomorrow's Ghost Yama Festival were busy among the retainers. The seemingly calm meeting was built on everyone's mutual suspicion. Everyone had their own ulterior motives, and everyone had their own plans.
"Your Highness actually wants to abolish the ritual. This is blasphemy against our ancestors!!”
"Executive Director, I advise you to be careful with your words. Even though His Highness praised your ability to handle matters, if you say such things behind His Highness 'back, you might end up like Director Ming Qing.”
"What Director Zhongqing said makes sense. Right now, we are all working for His Highness. His Highness 'order is the only bet for our survival. His Highness' safety is our responsibility.”
"Does that mean that Agent Shun agrees with Your Highness to abolish the ritual?”
"It's not impossible to abolish sacrifices!! Everyone should know the ultimate goal of the curse. If the loyalty of the sacrifice this time can reach a level that can abolish the sacrifice, then it would not be a good thing to abolish the sacrifice.”
" Agent Shun, what do you mean??"
"Who do you think has been with His Highness the longest, the most intimate, and the most loyal?”
"It's Xiaoru!"
" Executive Director, your reaction is unusually slow. Hahaha!"
"With the support of His Highness, Lil Ru actually disregarded the rules of Andergis Castle. Perhaps, she was the one who caused the abolition of the ritual. This was the best time to get rid of her. What do you all think?"
"That's easy to say. Everyone has seen how biased His Highness is towards Xiao Ru. Do you think His Highness will agree to hand over Xiao Ru so easily?”
"Of course not, His Highness. He was the one who picked Xiao Ru up. His Highness hated it when others touched his things.”
"Then what's the point of saying all this?"
"What if His Highness doesn't know about this? What if Ma Xiaoru was willing to sacrifice herself?”
"Hahaha ~ I see! As expected of Agent Shun ~ Your views are still very original. Not only did she obey His Highness, but she also killed Xiao Ru without leaving a trace. Hahaha!"
"Then, let's prepare the final sacrifice for the sacrifice!!”
The soft leaves were covered with moist dewdrops, hugging the bright petals. Silently leaving footprints.
"Xiao Ru! Agent Shun wants you to go to the Rock Sun Hall.”A servant girl ran into the room in a panic and interrupted Xiaoru, who was about to serve Prince Long to bed.
"Agent Shun? Why is he looking for me?" He thought strangely.
"I don't know. He told me to call you over quickly, saying that it's about His Highness.”
"Your Highness?" What could it be? Although His Highness had reminded her not to get too close to those directors. But now, even Deputy Shun had been summoned. If he didn't, it wouldn't make sense. What if there was an emergency?
"I understand. I'll be right there. Lan Lan, go to His Highness first and see if he has any instructions. I'll rush over as soon as I'm done.”
"Me? However, if it wasn't for Ma Xiaoru, His Highness would be angry.”
"It's okay. You'll be fine as long as you follow the steps I usually teach you. Please…"
"Alright, come back as soon as possible!”
"En…I know." After saying that, Lil Ru rushed to the Rock Sun Hall.
When she arrived at the Rock Sun Hall, even before she entered, Lil Ru could already feel an inexplicable oppressive atmosphere. He gently pushed open the door. The doors and windows of the hall were tightly shut, and it was pitch-black. He carefully walked into the Rock Sun Hall, and the door suddenly slammed shut. All of a sudden, all the lights turned on, and the dazzling lights made it difficult for Ma Xiaoru to open her eyes.
"How dare you, Lil Ru. You didn't even greet us when you saw us.”An angry shout came from behind the light.
She slowly opened her eyes and was shocked when she saw her surroundings. He had thought that only Shun was looking for him, but he didn't expect all the directors to be here. What would happen? Did something happen to Master Long?
At first, Ma Xiaoru was so nervous that she forgot to bow. She was thinking about Master Long in a daze.
"She actually doesn't put us in her eyes. Someone come, make her kneel!!”
The two servants who came in from behind the door looked at Lil Ru coldly and pressed Lil Ru, who had yet to come back to her senses, to kneel on the ground.
Only then did Xiaoru come back to her senses." I'm sorry. Xiaoru knows her mistake.”Kneeling on the ground, he hurriedly apologized.
"Executive Director, don't be so strict with Xiao Ru. Just leave this matter to me.”He smiled coldly and looked at Xiao Ru, who had her head lowered." Xiao Ru, you don't have to be so polite. Get up!"”
" Xiaoru wouldn't dare…!!"
"Is there anything you don't dare to do? Didn't you rely on His Highness to support you and not put us in your eyes at all? He actually took off his handcuffs without permission. He really did whatever he wanted.”
"No, it's Your Highness…"
"How dare you! How dare you talk back! Someone come and slap this rude girl's mouth.”
" Yes..." The two attendants from earlier surrounded him and raised their hands, wanting to hit him. Ma Xiaoru closed her eyes and waited for the pain to come.
"Wait! There's nothing for you to do here. You can leave ~"
"Agent Shun? Can't I even teach this girl a lesson?”
"Director, calm down! Have you forgotten the purpose of today?”
" Hmph…" The executive director turned his head and did not say anything. His anger was still there.
Ma Xiaoru looked at the directors strangely. She didn't understand what they wanted at all. Judging from their expressions, it seemed to be something very important.
"Xiao Ru, do you know why we called you here tonight?”
She lowered her head." Xiaoru doesn't know."
"I won't beat around the bush. I think you know that His Highness wants to abolish the sacrifice, right?”
Lil Ru was shocked, but she instantly calmed down. "Director, Xiao Ru did hear His Highness mention this.”
"It was clearly you who was trying to scare His Highness. Otherwise, why would His Highness propose to abolish the sacrifice for no reason?”The executive director sitting at the side said unhappily.
"I've only heard of it before. It's not a suggestion I made to Your Highness.”Ma Xiaoru hurriedly explained.
"Then…what if I say that it's not impossible to abolish it?”
Xiaoru was surprised." Really?" Can it really be abolished?" If what Agent Shun said was true, that would be great. This way, Mister Long wouldn't have to worry about this anymore.
" However…" Agent Shun walked up to Lil Ru and looked down at her. He said faintly," I need your help with the matter of crippling her."”
"Me?" He raised his head and looked at Agent Shun strangely.
"I remember that when His Highness brought you back, you swore that you would protect His Highness to the death, right?”
" It's…" What exactly happened?
"Then now is the time for you to fulfill your oath.”
"Xiao Ru doesn't understand…"
" To put it simply," Director Shundai paused on purpose." As long as you agree to be the sacrifice this year, we will agree to abolish the sacrifice.”
What?! Sacrifice? Me? Lil Ru was shocked and her body could not help but tremble. He looked at Agent Shun in disbelief.
"I think you know that without the consent of our directors, no matter how much His Highness wants to abolish the sacrifice, it will be useless. We didn't mean to target you, but you're the only way to get rid of it. We have our own considerations. You don't have to answer me so quickly. Go back and think about it. But remember, you have to make a decision on the full moon tomorrow night.”
" Yes..." This reply sounded hesitant and panicked.
"Then you can go down ~"
"Yes…"
Ma Xiaoru still didn't understand the cause of this matter, but she knew that this matter was urgent and had to be decided as soon as possible.
"Shundai! Would Lil Ru agree? Would she tell His Highness about it?”
"Don't worry about that. Ma Xiaoru will definitely agree! Moreover, His Highness would definitely not know about this!!”Based on his understanding of Ma Xiaoru over the years, her submissive personality was the cause of this matter. Moreover, the most important thing was that Lil Ru had feelings for His Highness other than being a master and servant. She would definitely not hesitate to use her life to exchange for His Highness's safety.
Xiao Ru, who was in a daze, walked aimlessly along the corridor. She didn't know what she should do. She had clearly said that for His Highness, she could even give up her life. But now, when he really had to make a choice, he hesitated. She didn't want to leave Master Long. She loved him and wanted to stay by his side forever. The thought of not being able to see Master Long in the future made her heart ache. It hurt so much. It was so painful that his hands and feet began to go numb and he could not move.
As she walked, Lil Ru unknowingly reached Long's bedroom. Perhaps it was just a remnant of his consciousness.
When Lan Lan saw that Ma Xiaoru had returned, she walked over to Ma Xiaoru with ease and speed.
"Xiaoru, why are you only back now? Did something happen?"
"..." Ma Xiaoru lowered her head and did not respond.
"Xiaoru…Xiaoru…" Lan Lan tried to shake Xiaoru gently.
"What is it? Did something happen to Master Long?”Ma Xiaoru became nervous.
"Don't be nervous ~ His Highness has just fallen asleep. What happened to you? He looked like he had lost his soul. Is Agent Shun looking for trouble with you?"
"No, I'm fine. Thank you ~~"
"His Highness kept asking me where you went just now, and I said I didn't know. It seems like I made His Highness angry again. Sigh…"
"It's fine now. Leave the rest to me. It's very late ~~ Go and rest!!”
"En ~~ I'm also so tired that I'm about to lie down. I'll go back first…"
" Yeah…" After Lan Lan left, Xiaoru went to Lord Long's bed…
Looking at the tired Long, Ma Xiaoru endured the pain in her heart and sat on the edge of the bed. She carefully pulled the blanket over him and gently covered him with it.
As she read, her eyes became moist. She didn't cry out loud. She just let her tears slide down her cheeks and wiped them away with her hands.
He thought about what he would do if he couldn't see Master Long anymore. How long could he stay by Lord Long's side like this? Lord Long was clearly right in front of him, but why did he feel like he was so far away from him?
If Mister Long really gets tired of himself one day, I should go there. She clearly said that it would disappear automatically, but why was she so reluctant? He really wanted to touch Master Long now…
Ma Xiaoru slowly reached out her hand to touch Taki's cheek. Just as they were about to touch, Ma Xiaoru stopped…
If Master Long wants to throw me away, I might as well die. This way, perhaps Mister Long would occasionally think of him.
Ma Xiaoru knew in her heart that her idea might be just a wild hope, but she was willing to try to use her life as the last bet for this small hope...
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