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"Good relationship?" Amagiri Ayato's words made Fang Li unable to help but laugh.
"Is that really a good relationship?" Fang Li said, "That's only one-sided dependence, isn't it?"
Just like a person who arrives in an unfamiliar place, they will definitely rely on the first person they meet.
After becoming Jie Long's student and freeing herself from Reivor, Orphelia seemed to have maintained a certain unease, subconsciously drawing closer to Fang Li.
So, that definitely couldn't be considered a good relationship.
"Rather, we still hate each other," Fang Li said, curling his lips. "We're still worlds apart from being in a good relationship."
"You both hate each other?" Amagiri Ayato was slightly taken aback, then said with a wry smile, "Sorry, I can't see that at all."
"Perhaps it's because my connection with that Strega (Witch) is a bit peculiar?" Fang Li replied carelessly, "Even if it seems to outsiders that we get along well, I can't deny that I don't like her, and she definitely doesn't like me either."
This was a fundamental issue, not a matter of preference.
One side was indifferent to death, unaffected by any life passing before them.
The other side cherished life greatly but had to abandon everything out of helplessness, thus retaining their sorrow.
No matter how you looked at it, such two people could not coexist.
So, Fang Li and Orphelia indeed still hated each other.
However, clearly hating each other, one side impulsively performed an act equivalent to redemption, while the other side, following the flow, ignored their feelings and stayed close, resulting in this situation.
This was probably what Fang Li referred to as "peculiar fate," right?
"Regardless, that Strega (Witch) will stay in Jie Long from now on," Fang Li said to Amagiri Ayato. "Originally, my Master intended to take her as a disciple to train her, but she herself has no interest in that, and she probably won't fight again in the future."
In the first place, Orphelia didn't like fighting.
Moreover, transferring schools was not allowed.
The reason Orphelia was able to transfer from Reivor to Jie Long was that it took a lot of effort and many visible works to achieve, but she still faced some restrictions.
Therefore, unless someone actively provoked her, Orphelia should have no opportunity to fight.
As for Festa, it was also very likely that she wouldn't participate again.
After learning about this, Sylphie had been brooding over it for several days and still hadn't come to terms with it.
After all, Sylphie had always wanted to redeem herself and regain her standing from Orphelia.
"Conversely, you all will probably be in constant conflict from now on," Fang Li glanced at Amagiri Ayato and said, "In tomorrow's 'Gryphon Festa' finals, your opponent is the two-time reigning champion, right? Do you have odds of success?"
"If it's just about odds of success, then there definitely is, after all, my teammates are very reliable," Amagiri Ayato smiled slightly and said, "Although it will be quite difficult."
"Is that so?" Fang Li said nonchalantly, "Then I wish you all can achieve your wishes."
"Thank you," Amagiri Ayato said sincerely.
As for Claudia, Toudou Kirin, and Shā Shā Gū Saya, they hadn't approached, seemingly giving Fang Li and Amagiri Ayato a chance to talk privately.
After a long while, the door to the chat room finally opened.
Julis and Orphelia emerged from the chat room.
Amagiri Ayato, Claudia, Toudou Kirin, and Shā Shā Gū Saya immediately looked at Julis.
Fang Li, on the other hand, looked at Orphelia.
Shortly afterwards, Orphelia, under everyone's gaze, directly left Julis's side and promptly returned to Fang Li's side.
That manner showed not a hint of hesitation, as if Julis were not her close friend from the past.
This made Julis let out a sigh.
It seemed she had guessed that Orphelia would act this way.
Then, Julis, along with her companions, approached Fang Li.
"Thank you," Julis said very seriously, "And I'm very sorry."
The gratitude was for Fang Li resolving Orphelia's situation, right?
The apology was for the conflict that had arisen last time.
"But I apologize only because of my recklessness at that time," Julis looked directly at Fang Li, speaking without any reservations, "Even if the situation happened again, I would still do the same; no one can tolerate their friend being called a Doll."
Even if that was the truth, it was still the same.
"Just... just that, I am still very grateful to you for Orphelia's matter."
Julis stammered a bit, and finally, under the surprised and amused gazes of her companions, she sighed as if giving up on being strong and spoke like this.
"Regardless, the result is that you saved Orphelia. If there's anything I can do, as long as it doesn't go against my principles, I absolutely will help you, just consider it a favor I owe you."
"No need," Fang Li said calmly, "I was just being impulsive; there's no need for special thanks."
"This is also my principle, so I cannot follow your opinion," Julis said in a dignified manner, "Although, I still don't know how you plan to handle Orphelia's situation."
At this point, Julis felt a bit helpless.
"If possible, I hope Orphelia can come back."
However, in this regard, Orphelia had not compromised.
In other words, Orphelia planned to continue staying in Jie Long.
Of course, this was not because of any feelings for anyone; it was just like before, simply going with the flow, abandoning everything, and viewing the current ownership of "Jie Long" as her fate, with no intention of resisting it.
"Orphelia seems to only listen to you now."
Julis raised her head, looking at Fang Li, and said this very seriously.
"Well, I will choose to trust you."
Hearing Julis's words, Fang Li raised an eyebrow and then smiled.
"That's truly honorable."
Leaving such a statement with little substance, Fang Li turned around and left directly.
Orphelia followed without hesitation, not looking back.
Julis continued to watch Orphelia gradually fade away.
"Julis Senpai..."
Toudou Kirin's somewhat concerned voice reached Julis's ears.
Julis then came back to her senses, turning to look at her companions.
In the next moment, Julis revealed a majestic smile.
"Alright, let's go back."
Julis's words made Amagiri Ayato, Claudia, Toudou Kirin, and Shā Shā Gū Saya all smile.
(End Of This Chapter)