sovbooks Chapter 32 Don't Force Me
Chapter 32 Don't Force Me
"That kid Qingxian told me before that you are a teacher at Echo Academy in Xinzhi City... At first, I couldn't believe it at all."
Suppressing his excitement, Shindai Kiyoaki tried his best to keep his tone calm.
Tsukimi's reaction was merely to glance at him out of the corner of her eye before turning her gaze back to the novel in her hands.
Clearly, the man before him, the "Moon Chaser" of the Kamishiro family, who could strike fear into the hearts of countless people, was not as interesting to him as the love stories in the books.
He replied casually, his voice languid: "You've mistaken me for someone else."
Upon hearing this, Shindai Seien's feigned composure immediately crumbled: "Hey, hey, hey, no way, Senior Fuyue, it's me! Shindai Seien!"
"I don't know you, and there's no one here called Fuyue."
The usually aloof and stern face of Shindai Seien revealed, in that instant, a look of almost unbearable frustration, like someone who had failed to meet their idol.
"Senior Fuyue, don't you remember me? Thirteen years ago, at the Echo Exchange Conference jointly held by Deep Blue City and Night City..."
I won second place that year, and therefore received personal guidance from you!
A glint of reminiscence flashed in his eyes, and his tone carried an obvious hint of excitement:
"I have always admired you, senior, and I am your staunch supporter..."
It's worth mentioning that although Shindai Seien has a face that makes people want to stay away, he is surprisingly a chatterbox.
He completely ignored Tsukimi's attitude and continued on his own:
"Senior Fuyue, because I like you very much, I have been inquiring about you all these years."
Despite all the tragedies that have happened, I feel you should never abandon the name "Fu Yue" (负月).
As he spoke, he suddenly opened his arms, looked up at the moon overhead, and, in an almost reciting tone, chanted aloud:
"Negative Moon"
These two words are truly remarkable!
He was neither arrogant enough to pluck the stars from the sky, nor aloof enough to drink alone under the moon.
Rather, it is the burden of carrying the bright moon on one's shoulders, illuminating the path ahead!
The voice of Shindai Seian echoed on the solitary cliff, carrying a resounding strength:
"Senior Fuyue, you were once the person I, and countless others like me, who trusted you, followed you, and looked up to you—"
Oh, bright moon!
It rises eternally in the endless night, casting its gentle light upon everything.
To guide the lost! To share the darkness with those burdened by burdens!
You are strong, wise, gentle, and never refuse!
No matter how difficult the task, no matter how desperate the situation, as long as you appear, you will surely live up to everyone's expectations!
Upon hearing this, Shindai Seien looked at the lazy man in front of him, whose face was still vaguely the same as before, and his expression suddenly changed.
The worship and longing faded, replaced by a grim disappointment and anger after the filter was shattered.
"You are a hero, a leader, and the perfect moon in everyone's heart!"
and so--
How could you become like this?!
How could you... tarnish the flawless idol in my heart?!
If you no longer become the Moon Goddess of Negative Moon... no longer become the Moon Goddess of Radiant Light...
Shinjiro Seien's hand slowly gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist, and a chilling killing intent began to emanate from him.
"Then what right do you have to live in this world with the face of 'Senior Fuyue'?!"
Upon hearing this, Tsukimi was not impressed by Shindai Seien's eloquent speech.
He simply turned another page of his romance novel, his tone as languid as ever:
"Oh dear, that's really difficult..."
The thing about looking like someone you have in mind—
I didn't want to either.
Alright, after saying so much, if you're not going to take action, let's just call it a day.
How about we all go back to our own homes?
It's getting late; in fact, this is already my off-get off work time.
Working overtime makes me feel extremely irritable.
"Senior Fuyue!" Shendai Qingyan roared, the veins on his hand gripping the sword hilt bulging. He seemed to be suppressing something, his voice trembling slightly from the pressure.
Honestly, I really don't want to lay a hand on you!
This mission was originally assigned to my older brother, and I only got this opportunity after repeatedly pleading with him!
I heard... the palace in your mind has been destroyed...
If it were your elder brother who came, he would definitely kill you!
So...why don't we just sit here and chat like old friends?"
"To be honest, it's not good." Tsukimi rubbed her temples, looking somewhat troubled.
"Since I'm leading the team for today's mission, if anything goes wrong, I'll have to write a report, which is super troublesome."
And I don't want to waste too much time.
As he spoke, he looked up at the night sky and estimated the time.
"I need to be home before nine o'clock tonight, take a hot shower, pour myself a glass of red wine, and then be sitting on the sofa at nine-thirty sharp... Dorothy's new show premieres today, you didn't know?"
Shindai Seiyan lowered his head, a final struggle flashing across his face:
"Does it really have to be this way, senior...?"
If the two of us really started fighting...
If I find that you have truly weakened, and are no longer the shining presence you were to me...
I'm afraid I really won't be able to control myself...
I'll kill you here.
So please don't pressure me, you really shouldn't pressure me... okay?
Looking at him like this, Tsukimi finally let out a soft sigh.
This sigh was completely different from the previous perfunctory and impatient sigh.
It was light, yet it seemed to carry a tremendous weight, and a hint of... indescribable weariness.
Really, I'm exhausted.
"You seem to have misunderstood something."
Tsukimi slowly closed the thick romance novel in her hand.
This simple action caused Shindai Seiyan's pupils to suddenly contract and his entire body to tense up instantly, as if facing a formidable enemy!
Tsukimi raised her eyes, her gray pupils calmly reflecting the other person's face and the moon behind them.
"It's not that I'm forcing you, it's that you..."
They pressured me again and again.
I already said I hate working overtime, and I also said I have something important to do at 9:30.
So why can't you be a little more understanding?
The feelings of those who work overtime!
The moment the words fell, a series of moon-white ripples suddenly spread out from the space around Tsukimi!
The surrounding moonlight, as if summoned by a king, suddenly rushed towards him!
That wasn't a convergence of energy, it was more like...
The convergence of written language!
Like flowing silver ink, it outlines and weaves in the air, forming a semi-transparent book.
The book opened, pages flipping with a "whoosh," revealing a moonlit scene that felt somewhat unfamiliar for a moment—
Gently enveloping it.
Genealogy attire!
Armament manifested!
——【The Ancient Scroll Under the Moon】!
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Let's return our perspective to the narrow valley.
Beside Qi Ji, the corpses of the Void Beasts were piled up like a small mountain.
While leisurely showcasing the art of killing, he even had the leisure to savor the comments in the live stream chat out of the corner of his eye.
Looking at all the praise he received, it was hard for Qi Ji to suppress the urge to smile.
Fortunately, I had a mask to cover it up.
But, the next moment—
Several anxious comments flashed by in succession.
This caused Qi Ji's expression to change slightly.
What do you mean by saying that Huomu can't do without me?!
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