Chapter 70 Resolution
The atmosphere in the room froze due to Hamano Tsukasa’s sudden serious remark, and three pairs of eyes fixed on the thin young girl standing by.
[It really is because of this matter!!]
Looking at the old man’s imposing eyes, Kazumi’s conjecture was confirmed. Shinichi Sato’s injuries were definitely related to what the two experienced during the day. If she thought a bit deeper, this silly guy might have gone looking for trouble with someone and been taught a lesson.
Kazumi didn’t have time to blame Shinichi Sato for his silly actions now. The problem she faced was that Grandpa Sato in front of her seemed to have keenly discovered that everything was her doing. Although Kazumi’s original intention was not like this, her starting point seemed fine.
Forcing down the urge to run, Kazumi knew that she had no chance of escape in front of two powerful professional heroes, even if she used her abilities.
Kazumi raised her head, her face showing the appropriate surprise and fear, and spoke somewhat awkwardly.
“I didn’t, Grandpa Sato.”
After staring at the girl for a long time, the surrounding energy feedback informed Hamano Tsukasa that the girl did not produce the body fluctuations characteristic of lying, but the special feeling in his heart did not disappear; instead, it intensified.
With a blink of her eyes, streaks of electric arcs attached to her pupils, and she looked straight at the girl in front of her, but in the next second, a giant claw covered in a wild aura reached for Hamano Tsukasa’s head.
“Enough!”
Dodging Dragonji’s attack with a backward lean, Hamano Tsukasa’s ability activation was also blocked by Dragonji.
“Old Lei, are you crazy?! What kind of ability are you using on a little girl!”
Dragonji, in his half-dragon form, grabbed Hamano Tsukasa’s hand and said sternly.
“Teacher, this matter has nothing to do with Kazumi. All the previous matters were my fault. Please punish me, teacher!!”
At this moment, Shinichi Sato, who was on the bed, got up and stood in front of Kazumi, bowing his head and begging Hamano Tsukasa.
“…”
Looking at the two people blocking him, and Kazumi, whose face was pale, protected behind Shinichi Sato, Hamano Tsukasa lowered his head with a complex expression, which finally turned into a deep sigh, and he turned around and walked towards the door.
His sixth sense had always been accurate, but this time, he had probably misjudged.
It’s been a long time since he saw them…
As if recalling some bad memories, Hamano Tsukasa’s already hunched back bent even lower, and he left their sight with deep loneliness.
“Teacher…”
Watching Hamano Tsukasa’s retreating back, Shinichi Sato also felt a heavy heart and didn’t know what to say.
Having been adopted by Hamano Tsukasa and trained as his successor, he naturally heard some stories about his teacher’s past. It was because his best friend fell into darkness that his teacher became particularly sensitive to heroes killing each other!
But this matter was definitely not Kazumi’s fault. His original intention was just to have a hearty physical fight with “Crimson Flame” so that the other party would not have the energy to help his daughter with minor school matters. However, due to a temporary breakthrough during the fight, he accidentally injured “Crimson Flame,” which led to the current situation.
Holding Kazumi’s cold little hand with some guilt, and looking at his girlfriend’s pale little face from fright, Shinichi Sato felt indescribable heartache.
Just as he was about to comfort her, a giant claw that fell from the sky grabbed his head and threw Shinichi Sato onto the bed.
“If you’re injured, just lie in bed and rest properly!”
Throwing Shinichi Sato onto the bed like trash, Dragonji walked to Kazumi’s side and gently embraced the helpless little girl.
“Don’t be scared, Little Kazumi. Zongzheng didn’t target you intentionally; he’s just old and a bit stubborn. I apologize on his behalf!”
As if sensing the girl’s fear, Dragonji gently hugged her, his full chest pressing against Kazumi’s pale little face.
This effect was exceptionally good. Whether it was shyness or suffocation, Kazumi’s face visibly turned red, and her originally frightened eyes regained some spirit.
“Hey, you brat, this is all your fault. Hurry up and comfort your little girlfriend!”
Seeing that Kazumi had recovered from her shock, Dragonji quickly patted Shinichi Sato, who was on the bed, signaling him to say something.
“Ah, Kazumi, I, I’m sorry…”
Shinichi Sato only reacted then and apologized to his girlfriend, who seemed a little down.
“I shouldn’t have gone… um, looking for them over there… making the teacher think you told me to do something like that.”
Shinichi Sato stammered and told the truth he had painstakingly fabricated, comforting the girl in front of him in his clumsy way.
Then, a delicate, boneless little hand touched his left hand, which was wrapped in bandages. The girl’s eyes were red, as if she had been wronged, but she still looked at Shinichi Sato firmly and spoke in a low tone.
“It’s… it’s okay, as long as you’re okay…”
“Kazumi!”
Looking at the girl in front of him, who was extremely wronged and said such things, Shinichi Sato ignored his own wounds and pulled Kazumi into his arms.
Dragonji, on the side, watched the two people exuding pink dog food with a smile like an aunt, quietly took two steps back, and thoughtfully gently closed the door for them.
…
After a period of tenderness, sensing that the sky outside had darkened, Kazumi, with a red face, got up from the boy’s embrace, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her hand, sniffed, and leaned into Shinichi Sato’s ear to say.
“Shinichi-kun, I… I have to go back…”
Looking at his girlfriend standing prettily in front of him, with traces of redness still in her eyes, Shinichi Sato wished he could get up and escort her home, but considering his current physical condition, he gave up.
He showed his signature sunny smile and made a phone gesture to Kazumi.
“Okay, remember to message me when you get home, or I’ll worry!”
“Mhm.”
Kazumi nodded gently, waved goodbye to Shinichi Sato reluctantly, and then walked out of the ward.
Her previously warm expression gradually turned cold. Leaning on the wall, she walked weakly towards the restroom.
Once inside the restroom stall, she locked the door from the inside. Kazumi could no longer hold on. She raised her hand, summoned a dark coffin, and lay down inside it.
