Ben Shu Guan Jian Ci

Chapter 1 Reunion

In the afternoon sky, sparse clouds drifted as a flock of birds flew by in the distance.

Here, far from the dense crowds of the commercial district across the river, the wind gently caressed her cheeks, causing Florence to open her eyes wide.

The clamor of people, the musicians' playing, laughter, and singing—all of it carried to this place.

"Loren..."

Florence wanted Loren to let go of her. Being pressed so close to a man's chest made her unusually uncomfortable. But sensing Loren's remorseful mood, she couldn't seem to push him away.

Time seemed to slow down.

Splendidly dressed merchants and energetic residents passed back and forth on the road outside the square. All around were magnificent architectural structures, including ancient statues adorned with legendary gods.

Even the statue of the Goddess of Fate was watching them.

Finally,

Loren subconsciously released Florence upon hearing her voice.

"Loren, see? I'm doing just fine."

Back then, they weren't as strong as they were now—or rather, Loren wasn't as strong as he was now. On the battlefield, they often supported each other, walking with their arms around each other like brothers.

This kind of situation usually only occurred when carrying out higher-level missions for the Southern Continent United Council, so Loren didn't pry too much.

He didn't even know when Florence had arrived, and Florence hadn't notified the church of her arrival either.

He couldn't continue to lose himself like this.

It was the first time he had heard the love instructor's voice sound somewhat anxious.

It wasn't until yesterday that his close friend suddenly contacted him, saying that she had arrived in Ikritte and wanted to meet him.

Loren asked when Florence didn't speak.

It was fine when he was wearing armor, but that kind of contact just now was excessive. From the gods' perspective, it was probably quite improper.

Florence slowly raised her hand and patted Loren on the back.

Perhaps he was too excited to see his close friend and had forgotten the time. He should chat with her for a bit and then say goodbye.

The love instructor reminded him:

Loren, pay attention to the time, and don't keep hugging her.

Florence said to him:

Florence took a small step back after Loren released her, gazing at him.

Even though Loren didn't know she was a girl, they were still different, male and female.

But now that he thought about it,

It was indeed more relaxed and carefree to hang out with guys.

"I might be returning to the Canberra Kingdom soon, or I might stay here in Hutton for a long time. The specifics depend on my mission. I'm sorry, but I can't reveal it,"

Florence replied with a hint of apology.

She actually hoped to stay in Ikritte for a bit longer. After all, she had finally crossed the Southern Continent, traveling from the western central Canberra Kingdom to the easternmost Hutton Kingdom.

Ever since the last priest examination, she had been worried about Loren's health.

Recently, Loren had been under constant pressure from public opinion, always in the eye of the storm. She didn't know how to help him.

If only she could be by his side, taking care of him from time to time.

"Have you seen Monasth yet?"

Loren had known for a long time that Student Council President Monasth was Florence's younger brother.

Monasth hadn't returned to the Canberra Kingdom for several years. If he didn't go back to inherit the family, Florence would have to inherit it, but Loren didn't think Florence liked being bound by her family.

"Of course. Thank you for always taking care of him,"

Florence nodded.

"It's nothing. He's been helping me handle troublesome affairs at the school."

"Speaking of which, is Monasth planning to go back?"

Loren asked.

"I think he's found happiness now. I'll have to deal with our old man."

Florence shook her head with a smile.

At first, her younger brother just wanted to come to the Hutton Kingdom to see if his sister's close friend was a reliable man. Over time, Monasth himself integrated into life in Ikritte.

"Is that so..."

Loren muttered to himself.

"During my time in Ikritte, unless there are matters from the Southern Continent United Council, I'll mostly be at your Ikritte Academy and the Temple of the Goddess of Fate. You can easily find me."

Now that Student Council Vice President Asina was no longer at the school, many of the Sage Academy's tasks that Asina had been responsible for were now being done by President Monasth. Monasth and Loren's interactions had also increased.

"Monasth usually knows where I am,"

Florence said seriously.

"I'm really sorry. I've been tied up with affairs lately. You came to Ikritte, but I haven't been able to show you around for a day,"

Loren said apologetically, glancing at the distant clock tower.

"There's still plenty of time. We'll go together next time when you're not busy,"

Florence said casually, waving her hand.

"No problem,"

Loren nodded.

"Then, it's a deal?"

Florence smiled with interest.

"Yeah,"

Loren replied.

On the ancient tower far from the Temple Plaza, only a few stone pillars supported the top floor, and the hollowed-out walls were protected by glass railings. Lanqi sat in front of these railings, holding a sketchbook and with a standing telescope in front of him, like a painter sketching from life, while also observing Loren and Florence in the distant square.

He suddenly cut off his headset and covered his face.

"Meow meow, what's wrong?"

Boss Cat burrowed into Lanqi's arms, stood up, and used Lanqi's telescope to see the two people embracing tightly in the square.

"Meow meow?!"

Boss Cat jumped in surprise as well.

"Not a big problem,"

Lanqi let go of his hands and shook his head.

Although he had received a commission from Loren, he had also received a commission from Miss Florence. To protect her privacy, he couldn't reveal Florence's information and secrets. This was his basic professional ethics.

What Lanqi hadn't expected was that Loren's feelings for Florence were so deep.

After all, Lanqi hadn't gossiped too much with the president about the past between the High Priest and the Holy Knight Commander.

"That's not a big problem?! Think about it carefully. Loren abandoned his date, hid it from her, and ran to the other side to hug another girl, meow. What kind of behavior is that?"

Boss Cat questioned.

"Does Loren know that he's hugging a girl?"

Lanqi lowered his head and asked the little black cat.

"Doesn't know, meow."

Boss Cat replied.

"Then, subjectively, does he intend to do something 'that would let Juliana down'?"

Lanqi asked again.

"No, meow..."

Boss Cat murmured.

"So Loren isn't a scumbag at all. He's just a good man,"

Lanqi picked up Boss Cat and said.

Boss Cat tilted its head up at a forty-five-degree angle, stunned for a long time, as if its brain had crashed.

It felt that if it ever saw Lanqi in court, it would probably be sent in by Lanqi in just two or three sentences.

"Then what are you planning to do, meow?"

Boss Cat asked.

It was worried that Loren would die a miserable death one day.

"Of course, I'll be the matchmaker to the end. As long as I'm here, Loren won't fall,"

Lanqi said confidently, clenching his fist.

Although the challenge had been upgraded, his enthusiasm had also been ignited.

If Loren and Miss Florence were also destined for each other, then he would naturally tie the knot for them!

Nothing was impossible.

(End of this chapter)