Doubt

As the clopping of horse hooves resounds, two young men sitting next to each other inside a luxurious low-key carriage seriously and solemnly discuss their own affairs and final decision.

"I'm honestly surprised… Do you trust me this much? Frankly, if I was in your place, I wouldn't be able to have the same confidence and determination that you have now."

Because of one wrong choice, you can lose most of what you have struggled to build in countless years, even your life could be put in grave danger.

So, if I were to make a decision like yours, I believe that I wouldn't even be able to give half of the trust like what you are giving right now.

Yusheng's eyebrows rise as soon as he hears Wang Ling's choice, at the same time, he is unable to stop the pleasant feeling from warming his indifferent heart.

After all, he understands that for a person who is able to build a powerful information network all over the Empires, surrounded with hostile enemies, that person won't be able to stop from having an extremely suspicious and paranoid character.

Because, depending on the environment, it will always influence a person's character without any doubt. Even if the person's will is extremely strong and their mind is good, the person will still be shaken and affected.

"Although I have been honest and genuine all this time, it doesn't change the fact that from the start, the reason I have gotten close to you is because of a certain goal. Don't you fear or doubt that there is something that I am still hiding or if I have another goal besides what I mentioned to you?"

Yusheng understands that he shouldn't be saying such a thing, especially that it is something that is at odds with his situation and can backfire on what he wants but he just can't help but question him.

"Well, if you speak about our situation like that, then based on my actions and from what I just chose, everything is really doubtful, huh?"

Wang Ling smiles in great interest after hearing a foolish, dangerous but at the same time simply adorable question. After all, in his opinion, a person with hidden intentions will prefer to keep such doubt hidden instead of revealing it.

Especially if there really are hidden schemes that are dangerous against him and their alliance with each other is still shaky and in the testing state.

After all, the main reasons why the two of them have become allies are because first for the sake of a goal, the other for curing a supposedly incurable illness and a longer lifespan.

"Young Prince… is simply… really nice."

How can you be so adorable?

Wang Ling gently hooks one of the fingers with the Young Prince, and after seeing no slight resistance, the smile on his face widens before gently and firmly grasping the delicate hand with thin callouses, showing how hard this person has trained.

"I believe that you are a trustworthy person, especially when some of what you have revealed is real. Aren't I getting better now? Nonetheless, the main reason is the fact that I trust my vision and instinct the most."

And it's because I firmly believe that you are the soulmate I have been desperately looking forward to meeting all these years…

Wang Ling has traveled far and wide despite the issue of his fragile and weak body. No one can understand the obsession he has for the person who has the same soul mark as him. Although, he is extremely curious about why this young man seems to be hiding it.

Nonetheless, my soul is basically screaming that you are the one.

As for the reason why the normal signs when meeting the soul mark don't occur between them, Wang Ling suppresses the sharp light that wants to emerge in his eyes as certain thoughts flash in his mind.

The two of them are extremely special, so he won't be surprised if the Young Prince has the ability to hide their connection with each other.

Just look!

Among the countless people in the entire world, only this person has the ability to deal with the problem he has been trying hard to fix for countless years. Especially when this person's ability to cure will only work for him.

Isn't that basically declaring that they are just meant to be?

Despite the dangerous thought and growing obsession, Wang Ling doesn't show anything from the outside, completely displaying a harmless but determined expression on his face after answering the Young Prince's doubt.

Although, Wang Ling can only let out a helpless smile after hearing what the Young Prince says next.

"Just like what you thought regarding Kang?"

Your vision and instincts sure are good.

Yusheng can't help but inwardly say with a sarcastic tone, although the expression on his face completely exposes what he really thought in his mind.

"Ah, if you say it like this then I have nothing to say. But, no one is perfect, right? Let's just say, I am simply blinded because he is my cousin. Who would have thought his ambitions were so strong that he wanted me dead?"

Wang Ling smiles, completely acting normal and calm despite what they are discussing, which isn't surprising since Yusheng has also been caught off guard and betrayed by a close relative, adding another similar situation between them.

"Although, I already knew that family and relatives couldn't be trusted, but Kang is my Imperial Mother's nephew, so I wasn't as cautious as I thought so."

"You are going to take care of him, right?"

I want that person to die.

Yusheng narrows his eyes, unconsciously asking with a dangerous hint in his voice. At the same time, completely displaying a bad and dangerous attitude whenever that bug and the bug lovers are mentioned.

That indescribable resentment and hatred would never disappear as long as those people live happily and pleasantly.

"Of course, you won't be merciful to the people that betrayed you, right? Especially someone who wants your life?"

"No, I will make them pay."

Yusheng's narrowed eyes slowly calm down as the hand being grasped by Wang Ling gently shakes, easily pacifying the evil fire that is lit in his heart.

"... I apologize… I didn't mean to threaten you… it's just what I told you before… there is a time when I am about to lose control of myself…"

Sun said it is the Karma of the life I experience in this world, before being given the chance to relive it once again.

From the time that Yusheng started having the sign of uncontrollable bloodthirst and sign of losing the state of mind when letting down or being caught off guard, he slowly understood the cause and effect of this evil fire buried deep within his soul.

Just as he can't forget the resentment in his heart and soul even after living in the modern world without memories.

Then, what causing Yusheng to be crazy and bloodthirsty all long is the countless resentments of the people who died in the Su Empire after he decisively chose to destroy everything rather than give it to the enemies.

No matter what reason he had at that time, it doesn't change the fact that innumerous lives had been lost that day.

It's basically the principle of cause and effect at its finest.

But I don't regret it…

If given a chance again, Yusheng will still choose the same path.

"It's alright. I am here."

It's kind of nice to know that, just as I need you in this life, you also need me.

Wang Ling gently pats the hand he is gently grasping while showing a soothing smile on his face. At the same time, hiding the unexplainable joy in his heart.

After all, there is another reason to tighten the bond between them. Let their life intertwine beyond salvation, where no one can escape.

"Hm, in the war, just stay by my side."

There is a high chance I can get crazy from the bloody and violent atmosphere on the battlefield.

Yusheng just imagines the scene, and it already causes a certain excitement to emerge in his heart, particularly when thinking about that gorgeous crimson blood splattered all over the place.

He understands that it's simply a sick mindset to have but he can't remove such a thought because it's the greatest consequence he has to carry for the rest of his life. And only one person is able to pacify and soothe such a violent state of mind.

And it's the person sitting by his side.

Honestly, Yusheng should question the system's way of treating and curing their own problems which couldn't be solved by anything else aside from them helping each other out.

Why do they always need to be intimate? It's really so sketchy...

"Of course, I plan to stick with you the entire time."

Yusheng slowly blinks his eyes for a few seconds after hearing the man answer before smiling behind the silver mask on his face.

"Don't worry, I promise to keep you safe."

"And I'll be counting on you."

As the carriage they are riding continues to travel to the border where the war is occurring, Yusheng continues to show his growing feelings to a certain Young Master while the enemy hidden guards silently observe their interaction while sending reports.

And during the entire journey, Yusheng's dark guards have finally appeared, easing up the danger around them and stopping any unexpected movement of sending another assassination.

Of course, Yusheng and Wang Ling also consider the mindset of the enemy watching in the dark, which is to let the second Imperial Prince continue to grow his feelings towards a carrier of miracle.

After all, if the carrier of miracle dies or anything causes a huge misunderstanding between them, especially when their feelings for each other are strong, Yusheng will definitely suffer severe consequences, making it easier for the enemies to deal with him.

Soon, Yusheng and Wang Ling finally arrive in the city built as a fortress on the border between the Wang and Su Empire.

And when Yusheng sees the familiar figure of Guang coming out from the Gate to meet him along with other important people in the army, the corner of his lips forms the usual kind and harmless smile of his previous life's character.

"Young Master Li, are you ready?"

Yusheng turns his head to give a playful smile towards the equally playful smiling Wang Ling who is also silently observing the people who are coming in their way.

"Yes, Your Royal Highness, I'm ready."