Deception

"Sister, don't go! It will make your injuries worse."

"What choice do we have? You are the one who knows best how much debt our father piled on."

Ku Lo wanted to leave them alone at first, but as the two didn't seem to progress in any direction, he cut in. "Uhm, how about I go?"

Gingge's face, that had been in a permanent state of worry, lit up at his suggestion. "That's right! Lo'er can go! He's strong."

"Not strong enough to beat anyone from the big three."

"You want to challenge them?!?"

"How else are we supposed to get the money to settle the payments?"

"I know you don't like him, but please let him go. I'm sure he can find a way."

Qingling clutched her armrest until it started crunching under the pressure. "I'm the clan head. This is my responsibility, so stay out of it."

"B-but he can join you, right? That way we win another one!"

"I suppose."

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