Chapter 101: Understanding
Don't panic! Don't panic!
Let me carefully analyze everything thoroughly once more, as it might be an incorrect conclusion. Therefore, we need to investigate every possibility.
Bai Wei has a small circle of friends and usually only feels a connection with people he already knows.
Using the information he just mentioned, we can rule out possibilities one by one.
Firstly, the family situation is unknown.
… He really doesn't know about my family situation. He was just asking about it a moment ago.
Secondly, Simozi felt a little hesitant, but eventually agreed.
… She agreed, going against her usual behavior. And she didn't storm out of the house with a sword. The most likely reason is that because the person involved was someone she knew, it would have been difficult to harm them. So, she chose to back down instead.
Again, the girl had no idea.
Yes, until just now, I had no idea.
Once again, her bloodline was extraordinary and descended from nobility, exuding an air of both nobility and mystery.
…the Jingūji family is noble and has a sense of prestige.
Finally, a description of the girl.
It made people worried… It's me, I often make mistakes.
The future is uncertain, maybe full of difficulties… It's me, as a sword witch, the path ahead is long and challenging.
It was a strong sense of destiny… It was me, even when we were strangers, we could happily converse as if we were long-time friends.
In a previous life, there were debts to repay, and now in this life, he wants to repay it… Isn't this completely and exactly me?!
Saki Jingūji pondered for a while and scolded the fox spirit a few times. But when she turned around, she realized that the fox spirit was actually herself.
Oh my…
Wait a moment!
Could it be that he has been proposing all along?
Talking about adding a family member, accepting outsiders, and wanting a sense of ceremony… Well, it's a wedding after all, so of course there should be a sense of ceremony. I've been wanting to wear a wedding dress for a long time, whether it's Chinese-style, Western-style, or even a pure and pristine Japanese-style!
He asked me in a roundabout way about my thoughts on the sense of ceremony and even inquired about my family situation.
He also said he would take care of Simozi and the girl's feelings.
The clues were pointing towards me at every turn.
The more I analyzed it, the more I felt that this man was teasing me. He just wasn't very good at it. It was only when I heard this that I finally understood.
What a lousy confession of love it was!
Who proposes like you do? Even Rheinhardt's proposals are hundreds of times better than yours! (Translator: Rheinhardt is one of the main characters of Legend of the Galactic Heroes)
All of a sudden, Jingūji realized everything. She didn't panic, but she fell into a quiet silence. Her cheeks didn't turn red, as she forcefully suppressed the heat rushing to her face. Trying to appear calm, she cleared her throat lightly.
"Not good enough," Jingūji commented.
"Huh?" Bai Wei said, feeling confused and uncertain.
"I must say, it's not up to par," Miss Witch raised her index fingers, crossed them and placed them in front of her lips. "Why do you beat around the bush like that? Your words don't connect properly, it's all confusing and disorderly. I do understand your sincerity, but the way you're expressing it is completely inadequate… and attempting to skip crucial steps is a bad habit, you know. You should start learning from the basics first."
First, confess your love, then talk about getting married.
Double the joy, how can it be left unmentioned?
"Huh?" Bai Wei wondered, "Did you…?"
Before Bai Wei could utter the words "misunderstand," a finger pressed against his lips.
"Don't worry, I don't want to hear any explanations next. A man should just admit things openly," Jingūji blinked and gave a wink. "But I'm not rejecting you, just that it can't be all haphazard and chaotic. You're not ready, and neither am I. So, I'll wait for the next opportunity. No need to rush, I'm not going to fly away… You're clumsy, but adorable."
After saying that, she withdrew her finger and lightly pressed it against her lips, giving them a gentle kiss. Then, she blinked her eyes.
She turned around and looked back, her long hair swinging gracefully in a big, sweeping motion, releasing a delightful scent of cherry blossoms in the sunlight.
Saki Jingūji picked up her backpack, and something changed about her whole demeanor. Stepping into the morning light, her figure appeared elegant and confident, as she walked out of the narrow alleyway. Her silhouette seemed mysterious and alluring, with a poised and graceful presence.
As she left the corner of the alley and disappeared from sight, she suddenly leaned against the wall and pressed herself against the electric pole. Her breathing became fast and her right hand clutched her chest, her heart pounding intensely, as if it wanted to escape. Her face turned red and her mind felt overwhelmed, unable to suppress the rush of embarrassment and excitement.
"That's not good for the heart, almost got caught, so lucky, so lucky."
"Even though I am sorry, Simozi, but you have to serve me tea, okay?"
Blushing, she tightly clenched her little fist and gave it a gentle shake, then revealed a sweet and adorable smile.
"Next time we meet, I must remember to dress up nicely."
…
At the entrance of the Yagyū residence, Bai Wei found himself once again lost in deep thought.
Jingūji must have misunderstood something too. Do girls nowadays not understand what people are saying?
Could it be that I've been speaking riddles all along? But I retired from Gotham City many years ago!
Did I really have to mention the name "Sakurai Shiru" to shatter their illusions?
Bai Wei stopped thinking and said, "For now, it's better to not dig into it. I feel like if I explain it now, there will be serious consequences."
He yawned, exhausted after a sleepless night. Feeling incredibly tired, he returned to his bedroom, pulled the curtains closed, took off his jacket, and slipped under the covers. With the large blanket covering his head, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.
…
Far East University.
"Why are you laughing, Jingūji? Let's practice together."
"Here I come, Miss Simozi~"
"If you keep laughing, I will definitely break your nose later."
"Did you bump into it with your rib? What a scary file!"
"Stop talking! Look at my sword! I won't show any mercy! At this moment, I will strike! Fall down for me!"
"I also want to fight back… Cut!"
After a long and challenging battle that lasted for half the time it takes for incense to burn, it finally came to an end. The training was forcefully stopped when Jingūji's chest band broke.
The two girls were both doing well. Today's match ended in a tie, but their skill level surpassed that of ordinary students.
Many swordsmen from different dojos were also amazed. This skill level was close to reaching the rank of a master swordsman.
But for the people involved, it still felt like it was far from enough.
They went to the bathtub, with a wall separating them, to take a warm bath.
Yagyū Simozi felt that she had become much stronger, but this time she noticed that Jingūji's defense was even more effortless. She couldn't tell if her friend had improved more quickly or if her own progress had started to slow down.
Saki Jingūji, on the other hand, couldn't help but wonder how her strength was increasing at a faster pace, even though she had been slacking off and neglecting her swordsmanship and spiritual training during this time. It was because she was constantly familiarizing herself with the Fairy Principle, even if she couldn't actively tap into it. Just by touching the edge of this "principle," she could undergo a profound transformation. This was because the life essence of heroic spirits was inherently superior to that of humans, comparable to powerful dragonborns, fire demons, frost giants, and ancient dragon descendants.
Yagyū Simozi noticed that her friend seemed to be in a good mood today. So, she kindly asked, "It seems like something good happened to you today. Can you tell me about it?"
Saki Jingūji playfully withheld the complete information and said with a mischievous smile, "It's a secret~ I've just figured out a few things."
"What happened?"
"I have been feeling very sleepy these past few days and having dreams. I dream about a day that keeps repeating, the day when I met Hokusinn Kichyō."
"What did you dream about?"
"The tram, explosion, fox, church, flames, and…"
He.
Miss Witch smiled gently and said, "My hero."
Yagyū Simozi didn't understand why and asked, "Are you still watching superhero TV shows?"
"I believe that one day, a hero will come to marry me, riding on a colorful cloud and wearing golden armor…"
"Daydreaming?"
"Phew!"
"If we talk about getting married… it's important to have a sense of ceremony," Yagyū Simozi considered and spoke up, "We can't be careless or hasty."
"Of course, it must be solemn, a once-in-a-lifetime important memory," Jingūji quickly said, "We need three sets of wedding attire!"
"You truly are my best friend, and I completely agree! None of the process of getting married could be missing!"
"First, you need to confess your feelings. Proposing directly is too fast… Maybe I'll be even quicker than you?"
"That must be me winning."
…
"Whew!" Bai Wei huddled under the covers, shivering with a chill.
