Chapter 87: Good Night

As the setting sun bathed the world in a golden light, Yu Xie arrived at the entrance of Sasayuri's residence.

Though he hadn't notified him in advance, after arriving, someone quickly came to greet him respectfully and led him inside the mansion.

"Lord Sasayuri is in the courtyard ahead. I have other duties, so I will take my leave now."

The person leading Yu Xie bowed slightly before turning to leave.

Yu Xie walked down the corridor, turning a corner.

Before him lay a vast courtyard. The rock garden in the middle was impressive, with a pond nearby filled with green lotus leaves.

Sasayuri sat at a stone table in the courtyard, staring intently at the pond as if lost in thought.

"What are you doing?" Yu Xie approached and sat down on a stone bench next to him.

"As you can see, I'm daydreaming," Sasayuri glanced at Yu Xie and then returned his gaze to the pond.

A small, unknown insect jumped across the surface of the water, creating ripples that spread outward.

"Are you this idle?" Yu Xie asked.

"I've been quite idle lately," Sasayuri replied. "As warriors, we mostly just train. When we're not training, there's nothing else to do. Of course, that's a good thing, as it means Inazuma is free of conflict. By the way, is there something you need from me? If you came for drinks, I can have the kitchen prepare wine and appetizers right away."

"I didn't come for drinks," Yu Xie said, his expression suddenly turning serious.

Sasayuri immediately noticed the change in his demeanor.

"Is it serious?"

"...Please take this seriously," Yu Xie turned his gaze to Sasayuri.

"Go ahead."

"If one day, there's a crisis on Yashiori Island, like if a Demon God attacks or something, do not try to handle it on your own. The first thing you should do is contact Makoto and Ei."

Upon hearing this, Sasayuri's first instinct was to ask why—was there a chance that a Demon God might invade Yashiori Island in the future?

But Yu Xie's gaze made him hesitate. His eyes seemed to say, "Don't ask why, just promise me."

After a brief pause, Sasayuri nodded.

"Alright, I understand. I'll follow your advice."

With his confirmation, Yu Xie smiled slightly and turned his attention back to the pond in the courtyard. The ripples in the water seemed to grow once again.

Although Orobashi had said those words, Yu Xie still harbored some concerns. Fate was never something that could be easily fought against.

And Yu Xie had very little time left. Even in the near future, there were things he wouldn't be able to see or interfere with.

Orobashi was a Demon God worthy of respect, but Yu Xie no longer had the time to help him.

All he could do was offer his final efforts in this way, ensuring that his friends wouldn't be thrown into danger.

"Since you're here, how about having a drink with me?" After a brief silence, Sasayuri asked Yu Xie.

"Just one drink?" Yu Xie countered.

Over the years, every time Sasayuri invited him for a drink, he always started by saying "just one," but in the end, they always ended up drinking far more than that.

Yu Xie's body wasn't as tolerant of alcohol as it used to be when he was younger.

"Just one drink!" Sasayuri stood up and was about to go get the alcohol.

"Let's save it for another day," Yu Xie also stood up and said.

"What's the matter, are you leaving?"

"I'm just a bit tired from walking around today."

"That's not like you."

"After all, I'm just a mortal. My body will gradually decline. I'm going to rest now."

"…Alright, but next time, you must drink to your heart's content with me."

"..." Yu Xie didn't know how to respond to that, and finally, he just gave a smile.

By the time Yu Xie returned to the General's Residence, night had already fallen.

After dinner, Yu Xie stayed in his room, lying on the bed and staring at the ceiling.

Kitsune Saiguu sat at the desk beside him, quietly reading a book.

The window was half-open, and the soft moonlight streamed in, making the room feel even quieter.

Neither of them spoke.

It was unclear how much time passed, but finally, Kitsune Saiguu closed the book, lowered her steps, and squatted beside the bed, looking at Yu Xie.

Yu Xie seemed lost in thought, his mind far away. Even when Kitsune Saiguu sat next to him, he didn't respond.

"What are you thinking about?" Kitsune Saiguu couldn't help but ask.

"It's nothing," Yu Xie turned his head to glance at her, then continued looking at the ceiling. "Just thinking about this and that."

"Can you tell me?"

"…Kitsune Saiguu, if you only had less than a hundred days to live, what would you do?" After a long pause, Yu Xie spoke.

"If that were the case..." Kitsune Saiguu thought for a moment, then replied, "I'd go see the people I want to see and do the things I want to do. I think most people's answers would be similar. But why do you ask all of a sudden?"

Kitsune Saiguu didn't immediately think of anything bad because she never once considered that Yu Xie might leave so soon.

If he were an ordinary human, living over a hundred years would have already reached the limit of his lifespan. But Yu Xie wasn't an ordinary person, was he?

How could an ordinary person kill monsters like that on the battlefield? How could an ordinary person be over a hundred years old and still look so young?

But even so, a faint feeling of unease began to grow in Kitsune Saiguu's heart.

"I'm a mortal," Yu Xie said softly, "and mortals die. I was just thinking… if my life was nearing its end, what things would I still want to do?"

He still couldn't say it directly, instead using a hypothetical tone.

"Don't think so much!" Kitsune Saiguu quickly replied. "It's still early. I haven't repaid my debt to you yet, so don't speak such ominous words!"

"…Alright." Yu Xie smiled faintly, as if relieved, yet also a little helpless.

Not speaking about it was one thing, but… even without speaking, it wouldn't change the inevitable conclusion.

The sound of light rain suddenly filled the air, and it seemed it had started raining without either of them noticing.

Kitsune Saiguu stood up and walked to the window, looking at the night rain outside.

The rain wasn't heavy, and the gentle pattering of the droplets created a calming atmosphere.

"Yu Xie, come take a look…"

Kitsune Saiguu turned to speak to Yu Xie, only to find that he had already closed his eyes and had likely fallen asleep.

She closed the window and returned to the bedside, squatting down to gaze at Yu Xie's sleeping face, a smile unconsciously appearing on her lips.

An idea suddenly sprang to her mind, and after hesitating for a moment, Kitsune Saiguu reached out one finger and gently poked Yu Xie's cheek.

The motion was so light that Yu Xie didn't wake.

Afterward, she neatly covered him with the blanket that he hadn't fully adjusted, then turned and left the room.

"Good night."

End of chapter

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