ILLIMITABLE UNTIL DEATH

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Perhaps Aria had no idea that earlier in the day, her great-grandfather had stood right here and uttered the same words to Fang Li.

Aria remained seated, her little feet swinging gently. Without turning her head, she said to Fang Li, "Come sit here too."

As she spoke, She patted the empty space beside her.

Fang Li didn't respond verbally. He simply moved closer and sat down beside her.

The evening breeze rustled around the two of them, sitting together in the palace under the starry sky.

At that moment, neither Fang Li nor Aria looked at each other; they simply gazed up at the stars, enjoying the view as if they were admiring the moon, silently sharing an unspoken understanding.

It felt as if the events of the day had completely faded from their minds.

Thus, Fang Li chose not to mention the day's happenings and instead spoke up.

"Shirayuki told me that you plan to go to Hotogi Shrine with her, right?"

At this, Aria didn't say anything but gently raised one of her hands.

"Zheng…"

A faint crimson light suddenly radiated from her palm.

"What is this…" Fang Li couldn't help but be taken aback.

While he was still processing the sight, an anomaly occurred.

"Pa…"

With a soft explosive sound, the crimson light from Aria's hand burst without warning, disappearing like scattered sparks.

Seeing this, Fang Li understood.

"Has the Hidan power gone out of control?"

That wasn't entirely accurate.

More precisely, Aria was simply unable to control the Hidan power.

"It's called the Scarlet Blazing God, right?" Aria said, gazing at her hand. "According to Shirayuki, the Scarlet Blazing God within me seems to have been eliminated, leaving Hidan without consciousness, and now the power is leaking out uncontrollably."

This wasn't hard to grasp.

Just like a human, once they lose consciousness, they can't control their body and will inevitably collapse.

The Hidan within Aria, having lost its consciousness due to Fang Li's actions, now lacked the means to control it, causing the Hidan power to become unstable and spiral out of control.

"After I woke up, I felt a constant surge of power within me, making me feel very uncomfortable," Aria said, her tone surprisingly calm. "If this continues, the Hidan power will completely spiral out of control, endangering not only me but everyone around me."

So, after Shirayuki discovered Aria's condition, she carefully considered the situation and decided to take Aria back to Hotogi Shrine.

"Shirayuki said her family has been researching the power of the Hihi'irokane for generations. If I go back with her, they can teach me how to control this power."

Aria's tone remained casual, but it was clear she was answering Fang Li's question.

"That's right, I should be going to Hotogi Shrine with Shirayuki until I can control this power."

This was the reason Shirayuki planned to take Aria back to Hotogi Shrine.

Thus, in addition to Riko and Reki, Shirayuki and Aria would also leave for Hotogi Shrine, returning to Butei High only after Aria could fully control the Hidan power.

"Of course, at first I didn't agree. After all, I have things to take care of regarding my mom," Aria continued. "But Shirayuki promised me that Hotogi Shrine would help handle things with my mom."

There was no doubt about it; Hotogi Shrine indeed had that kind of ability.

After all, Hotogi Shrine had been a clan passed down since centuries before Christ. Even Himiko, who once ruled the Island Country, came from Hotogi Shrine, and it has subtly influenced the country's political power ever since. Even during the times of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Oda Nobunaga, traces of Hotogi Shrine could be found.

With such powerful influence, it's easy to imagine the magnitude of Hotogi Shrine's power.

As long as Hotogi Shrine was willing to handle Aria's mom's affairs, then Aria's mom would almost certainly be fine and would absolutely be released.

"So, I've agreed to go back with Shirayuki," Aria finally turned her head to look at Fang Li.

Her crimson eyes were filled with complex emotions.

Because…

"Our partnership has to be temporarily suspended," Aria said softly. "You… will you wait for me to come back?"

Though her words quickly dissipated in the wind, Fang Li still sensed the nervousness and unease in her voice.

So, he smiled slightly, choosing not to answer directly, and instead asked in return, "Do you remember the promise we made when we formed our partnership that day?"

To Fang Li's question, Aria responded almost without hesitation.

"Of course, I remember." She looked directly at him and said, "You said that if someone close to you died, I would help you cry. As long as I agreed to that, then you would become my partner."

"As long as you remember, that's good," Fang Li replied, meeting her gaze. "That promise is valid no matter when."

"...Really?" Aria asked, her voice tinged with anxiety. "You won't partner with anyone else, will you?"

"I won't," Fang Li assured her with a smile. "Having one person who can help me cry is enough."

Hearing his words, Aria couldn't help but smile back.

That smile was incredibly cute.

"Then it's settled," She said in her unique childlike voice. "When I come back, if I find you running off with someone else, I'll open a hole in your body with that Certain Kill Technique called Ruyi Bang."

"That sounds really dangerous," Fang Li replied with a wry smile. "I'll remember that."

After exchanging those playful words, they shared a knowing glance, their smiles harmonizing perfectly.

They raised their heads once more to admire the night sky, and Fang Li's thoughts began to drift.

He hadn't anticipated that so much would happen in just a few days since arriving in this world.

Now, the people around him were preparing to leave Butei High for various reasons, embarking on their own journeys.

Given this, Fang Li felt there was no reason to remain in this world any longer.

Although it was still far from the predetermined time for him to leave, he could apply to the Main God's Dimension for an early departure.

In that case, while the Main God's Dimension wouldn't refund the consumed Exchange Points, he could choose to return anytime in the future without consuming more points until the predetermined time ended.

So...

"I'll leave too…"

And with that thought, the night gradually flowed away.

(End Of The Chapter)