The Ultimate Fire Master of Avatar

Chapter 100 The one who tied the knot must untie it; moving forward

How to explain the situation to Azura is indeed a headache. The main problem is not Ershu's relationship with Ken, nor their child Kii, but Ershu's choice to change all her previous memories.

Although Ken explained to her the struggles she had faced and her attachment to Azura and Zuko, in the end, she still chose to abandon everything from the past.

Kahn could understand Ershu's actions.

Forced to come to a strange city and marry a stranger she doesn't like, she is forcibly cut off from all contact with her family and relatives in her hometown. She suppresses her longing for her family and loved ones and has to endure her husband whom she dislikes every day.

What's more, this husband is a ruthless psychopath; just thinking about it is depressing and painful.

That's what they say, but to Azura and Zuko, Ershu's actions were tantamount to abandoning them.

You can imagine how she felt being abandoned by her own mother.

Zuko might be able to understand Ershu, but it's hard to say about Azura.

Azura was deeply influenced by Aozai when she was young, and Ershu always wanted to correct her, so she was somewhat strict with her. As a result, Azura has always had some prejudice against Ershu.

Although she has now broken free from Aozara's control, some deep-rooted influences are not so easy to eliminate. In addition, her personality is rather stubborn, and Kahn is worried that Azura will fall into a rut again this time.

On his way back to the capital from Lach Town, Kahn couldn't come up with any particularly good solutions, so he decided to rest for the day and at least postpone it until tomorrow.

however--

Kahn had just returned home and hadn't even gone inside when he saw a lithe figure leap from outside the wall into the yard, the movement incredibly practiced.

Who else could it be but Azura?

Upon seeing Kahn, Azura raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised, and said:

"You're back? That was quick. So, how did it go?"

Although Kahn really wanted to criticize Azura's behavior, he froze upon hearing her question and stammered:

"Well, overall, it went very smoothly."

Upon hearing this answer, Azura immediately moved closer to him and hurriedly asked:

"You found your mother's whereabouts?!"

"Yes, she is in Lach, but..."

Despite her excitement, Azura immediately noticed the hesitation and doubt in Kahn's words, and frowned as she asked:

"Just what? Did something happen to her? What are you hesitating about?"

"No, it's just that, well, there was indeed a bit of an accident."

Kahn struggled for a long time but couldn't find any tactful way to express himself, so he had no choice but to give up and repeat everything verbatim.

Of course, he emphasized Ershu's hesitation when making her choice, but it didn't seem to have much effect. After hearing the whole story, Azura's face immediately darkened.

"Forget the past. Does she hate me that much, or is my existence simply unimportant?"

"Forehead"

Kahn sensed something was wrong and his mind raced. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him, and he found a good angle to persuade him.

He coughed loudly twice, drawing Azura's attention, and said earnestly:

"Actually, I think she just really hates Aozai, she didn't mean anything by it. After all, even Zuko, who was always favored by her, has been forgotten, hasn't he?"

"Instead of making wild guesses, I think it's better to confront her directly after she regains her memory and ask her what she's thinking face to face."

Kahn's words made a lot of sense. Azura's mood improved slightly after hearing them, but the gloom on her face still lingered.

She asked again:

"What if she really hates me?"

As he asked the question, Kahn seemed to sense the underlying unease and vulnerability, so he blurted out instinctively:

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Azura paused upon hearing this, then calmed down somewhat.

But that's about it.

She turned around and said:

"That's settled then."

After leaving those words, she left the courtyard.

Kahn sighed. He knew this was not something that could be easily resolved. The one who tied the knot must untie it. To truly untie Azura's knot, Ershu had to step in personally.

So don't disappoint me, Lady Ershu.

Kahn rested at home for a day. Azura didn't come to see him today, and he didn't go to see her either, hoping to give her some time to think alone.

That evening, Kahn arrived in the spirit world at the appointed time to meet with Airo. Now, he could finally tell him the whole truth.

There was nothing to hesitate about with Elo; upon seeing him, Kahn went straight to the point:

"Uncle Airo, I have something to tell you: I've found the whereabouts of Azura and Zuko's mother, Ershu."

"What?"

Kahn's sudden words startled Airo, who was somewhat surprised, but then he immediately remembered something and asked:

"Is this all you've been doing?"

He had always known what Kahn and Azura were doing behind the scenes, but he had never interfered or questioned them too much before. Now it seemed that this was indeed the case.

"Yes."

Kahn nodded, acknowledging Elo's speculation, and then dropped a real bombshell—

"More importantly, while finding Ershu, we also finally uncovered the truth about the night Aozai usurped the throne."

"What?!"

Airo could no longer maintain his composure. His eyes widened in disbelief, and even his beard bristled, making him look somewhat comical.

Kahn then told Aiello everything that had happened that night. Aiello's expression changed several times, from initial shock and disbelief to a more complex and incomprehensible emotion.

In this short period of time, he suddenly recalled many past events, including the shock when he suddenly learned that his father had abdicated in favor of Ao Zai, the advice his confidants gave him, his struggles, Ao Zai's various actions against him, and his current predicament.

In the end, he simply let out a deep sigh and exclaimed:

"So that's what happened. So that's the truth."

Although the truth of the matter was beyond his expectations, and he was filled with countless emotions, the past was the past. Airo had experienced far too much and naturally understood this principle.

After a moment of sighing, Airo returned to reality and lamented to Kahn:

"You have never let me down. And this time, your growth has far exceeded my expectations. I am proud of you, Kahn."

He knew all too well how much risk and effort it would take to investigate this matter; it was something that ordinary people could not accomplish.

From this moment on, Airo had to look at Kahn with a new, equal perspective. After this incident, Kahn would no longer be a child who needed his care. Regardless of age, Kahn had completely grown up.

At the same time, upon learning the truth about Aozai's usurpation, many thoughts immediately arose in his mind. He believed that Kahn, who was already dissatisfied with Aozai, would not remain indifferent.

Or perhaps that's why Kahn came to see him today.

Then Ai Luo laughed:

"Although I chose not to interfere too much in your actions before, it seems I've missed out on too much. I just don't know if I'll be able to participate in your plans going forward?"

Hearing Ailo's words, Kahn also laughed.

"certainly!"

(End of this chapter)