Perhaps because she had heard the conversation between Ling and Ryuutarou, Tio looked at them and smiled. That smile made the two blush and their hearts beat faster.

"I'm sorry, both of you. Although everything turned out as I expected, I'm afraid I've caused you to worry. However, I'm very happy to receive your support. Thank you."

"Ah, no, don't say that... Hehehe."

"Oh, oh, no, you're welcome."

Tio looked at Ling and Ryuutarou in confusion as they behaved like suspicious people.

However, even Tio's bewildered expression was quite exciting to the two of them right now. They wanted to complain loudly, "He's usually such a pervert, this contrast is so unfair!" Ryutaro was the one who wanted to complain the most.

Although still confused about the two people's reactions, Tio looked directly at the passage behind her where Ling and Ryutaro were walking.

"Hmm, so the trial halls are connected. Are you two the only ones meeting here?"

"Y-yeah, I didn't see anyone else."

Hearing Ling's answer, Tio nodded and said, "I see." Her expression seemed a little regretful.

She exudes an exceptionally sad atmosphere, full of the sexy charm of a mature woman.

This is very harmful to the body temperature of teenagers and will cause their body temperature to rise sharply.

However, Tio was still Tio after all──

"It would be nice if the master were here. If he found out I was plotting something, he would punish me immediately, and with extreme severity... What a pity."

"It's your head that's to be regretted."

Ling and Ryuutarou couldn't help but grumble in unison. The two of them were in perfect harmony.

In many ways, Tio is truly a very regrettable person.

However, the two of them felt a little relieved when they saw Tio's abnormal transformation. However, if they said such words, it would feel like they had lost to her, so Ling and Ryutaro would never say it.

After that—

The three of them advanced through the newly opened passage, Tio in front, followed by Ling and Ryutaro.

Tio cast a regeneration spell, and a faint light enveloped Ling and Ryutaro, illuminating the passage.

"Oops~ Sorry, due to the backlash of remaining serious for too long, I couldn't control my surging emotions for a moment."

""……Hello?""

Ling and Ryuutarou have perfect chemistry, even their Byakugan are exactly the same.

Speaking of backlash, Ling and Ryuutarou felt the same way. Having just witnessed Tio's unusually noble character, regal dignity, and exuding a noble aura, they both felt their hearts flutter. So now, the look they gave Tio was even colder than usual.

Especially Ryutaro. He felt that his innocent heart was being toyed with, so even though he knew that he was taking his anger out on others, the temperature in his eyes still uncontrollably dropped to freezing point.

In the subtle atmosphere, the healing light that enveloped the two of them disappeared, and their injuries were completely healed. Their physical condition was very good, and they felt very light. It had only been a few seconds since Tio used the regeneration magic, and such a huge change had occurred.

"That's amazing... Although it's amazing... I can't honestly praise it, Suzu. But thank you anyway, Miss Tio."

"Me too. I'm wondering why such a pervert is so powerful... but thank you anyway."

"You're welcome. Also, Ryuutarou, I wouldn't be happy even if you insulted me, okay? I won't please anyone other than my master. My apologies."

A vein popped up on Ryutaro's forehead, and he complained inwardly, "It's like I did something she liked just to get her attention, but she just brushed me off." But he didn't say it out loud, feeling that the topic would spiral into an endless loop.

Tio was able to display her majestic beauty just now, but she also possessed a perverted nature that could transform any attack into pleasure. Ling and Ryuutarou could not help but feel an indescribable anger and trembling towards her again, as she could use these two completely opposite aspects to perfection. At the same time...

“…Nagumo is truly amazing.”

"I don't think you need to praise Nagumo-san like that. I think Nagumo-san is just a sadist."

Ryutaro saw Hajime's magnanimity as a man... no, as a human being, and he couldn't help but admire Hajime's ability to deal with Tio...

But as Ling said, it must be because Hajime has a "perverted master aptitude" that is higher than that of ordinary people.

Just as Ling and Ryuutarou were beginning to feel the need to avoid Tio's naturally perverted aura, they reached the end of the passage. It seemed they had reached the next room.

"Hmm~ There are several presences behind the wall. Looks like they've already joined up with their companions."

"Nanyun, please stay here. If you don't take her away, I can't stand it anymore."

"I hope the owner is inside."

Ryuutarou and Ling clasped their hands together. They seemed desperate to find the owner inside, even praying to the gods.

That being said, prayer may not always work.

As the three approached, the wall at the end melted away. And on the other side of the wall was...

"Uuuuuu! Yue is an idiot────!!"

“…Stop talking nonsense! You stuffy girl!”

“Ahh! That’s enough! Both of you, stop it now~~~~!”

Kaori rode on Yue, who was lying on her back, and pulled her cheeks hard; Yue pinched Kaori's cheeks; and Shia was frantically trying to stop the fight.

“What are they doing…?”

"Really..."

"Let's just quarrel as usual. We have such a good relationship."

Tio seemed to feel quite warm, but Ling and Ryutaro looked exhausted.

On one side was a childhood friend and best friend, on the other, someone she admired and had a slight crush on, like a big sister. After finally reuniting, the two engaged in a women's wrestling match. If it had been a real fight, Suzu and Ryutaro would have intervened, but seeing them tear up, pulling each other's cheeks, and pounding their tiny fists was a feeling of powerlessness. Even though they had just responded, Suzu and Ryutaro felt a surge of fatigue.

Incidentally, the reason why the fight between the two was only as fierce as that of children was because they had just used all their strength in a fight, which resulted in the exhaustion of magic power, so they could not use any strength even if they wanted to fight.

At this moment, Shia noticed the presence of Tio and the others.

"Eh? Miss Tio? And you two, you all passed the trial successfully, right? That's great! Alright, alright, Miss Yue, Miss Kaori! Miss Tio and the others have joined us! Stop fighting! Come on, let go of your cheeks and stop hitting each other! Ah, stop kicking! Behave!"

Despite Sia's efforts to stop, they continued to punch and pull each other's cheeks.

At this moment, there seemed to be a sound of something breaking.

"I told you to stop fighting, didn't you hear me?!"

It was as if Shia's patience had reached its limit and her sanity had faltered.

His strengthened fists struck Kaori and Shia's heads, sending a terrifying thud. Kaori and Yue let out a strange, simultaneous "Mmmmm!?" scream, then rolled over on the ground, clutching their heads.

"Hmm~ Ever since arriving in this labyrinth, Yue and Shia's positions have subtly reversed. Rather than Yue being influenced by the Great Labyrinth, it's more likely that... Shia has grown."

Seeing Shia dragging Yue and Kaori by the back of their collars, Tio said with a wry smile.

In reality, as Tio had said, Shia had already grown significantly in both spirit and strength. Especially since Hajime accepted her, her behavior and words became increasingly calm and composed. She was no longer just a needy little sister, but could even be considered a reliable companion. So, naturally, Yue, like Hajime, had begun to rely on Shia.

"Phew~ Sorry to have kept you waiting. The new way out is over there, let's hurry forward."

"Oh my, it's really reliable."

"Shiashia, you're so handsome..."

"Miss Shia is truly trustworthy."

Tio, Ling, and Ryuutarou each praised Shia.

Shia, her bunny ears tilted in confusion, still held Yue and Kaori in her arms. The sight of them both stretched out, docilely being held, was truly speechless.

So, led by Xia, the group headed towards the new passage.

"The only ones who haven't reunited yet are Hajime-san, Shizuku-chan, and Kouki-san."

“…Well, I hope I can see Hajime next time, and not be disappointed again.”

"Yue? Are you saying that I'm a product of 'Failure'? Is that so?"

Yue and Kaori were held by Shia, shaking their arms and legs while talking.

They glared at each other and hit each other.

Then, Xia said in a low, oppressive voice, "Ms. Yue? Ms. Kaori?" The two of them returned to their quiet state again.

Seeing this, Ryutaro couldn't help but complain: "No, you should come down and walk by yourselves..." Ling and Tio also smiled bitterly in agreement.

Soon we reached the end of the passage.

However, Xia and the others did not speed up their pace out of joy, but stopped instead.

Xia's face was solemn, and her rabbit ears twitched a few times. The next moment, her eyes widened in shock.

"Eh... Th-those two too?"

After a few beats, Yue, Kaori, and Tio also sensed what was happening behind the ice wall, their faces grim. Yue and Kaori emerged from Shia's arms, while Ling and Ryuutarou exchanged glances, noticing something was amiss.

"There's no point in standing here. I can only confirm the situation directly."

"They... aren't just doing small fights like us, right?"

“…Well, I will defeat anyone who is Hajime’s enemy.”

"Anyway, let's go."

Shia and Tio stood in front, their eyes narrowed, while Yue had a serious expression. Kaori, despite having just denied it, looked as if she was praying, hoping that it was just a minor incident behind the wall.

However, her prayers were not heard by God.

After the ice wall opened, what appeared before everyone's eyes was a storm filled with murderous intent and hatred.

That’s right, Hajime and Kouki were fighting.

Volume 10, Chapter 3: The Fundamentals of a Brave Man

The River of Heaven shines.

Born into an ordinary family, he has someone whom he still sincerely admires.

That is the glorious grandfather.

His name is Amanokawa Kanji, and he is a well-known elite lawyer in the industry.

During the long holidays, the family always went to visit their grandfather's house as usual. Since Wanzhi's wife, Guanghui's grandmother, passed away early, the grandfather who lived alone loved his grandson Guanghui very much.

Guanghui also admires his grandfather very much and can be said to be the so-called "grandfather's treasure".

Among them, listening to Wanzhi talk about his own experiences is what Guanghui likes most.

The experience gained from years of working as a lawyer sounded as exciting as a picture book to Guanghui.

To make it easier for young Guanghui to understand, and also because he was bound by confidentiality to keep the truth a secret, his grandfather's stories were often embellished. However, his grandfather's eloquent storytelling, full of human warmth, always made Guanghui's heart leap with joy.

Sometimes he helps the weak and fights against the strong, extending a hand to those in trouble without hesitation; sometimes he enforces justice and upholds fairness - that is a heroic legend that embodies ideals and justice.

Kenji's "stories" all reveal this kind of moral at the end. Although they are just stories based on reality, they are familiar to young children.

In this way, Wanzhi became a hero in Guanghui's mind.

Just as other children her age admired a masked motorcyclist or an alien who could defeat space monsters faster than she could cook a bowl of instant noodles, Kouki also admired Kenji. Because Kenji was so close to her, Kouki's admiration for him was even greater than that of the other children. (Editor's note: A reference to Kamen Rider and Ultraman.)

He firmly believed that "one day he would become like his grandfather."

But of course, the world isn't always as it seems in Wanzhi's "story." Justice and fairness can't always eradicate evil and injustice, and ideal justice isn't always achieved. Lawyers, while upholding the banner of justice and fairness, are primarily concerned with protecting their clients' interests rather than seeking the truth and exposing the perpetrators.

He is known as an "elite" lawyer because he prioritizes reality over good and evil. He is not only familiar with the gray areas of the world, but also understands that ideals and justice alone are futile.

It's perfectly natural for Wanzhi to want to keep his young child innocent. One day, when Guanghui grows up, he'll probably tell him about his unsatisfactory reality and bitter experiences.

However, Wanzhi's plan did not come true, and he passed away before Guanghui grew up. That was before Guanghui started elementary school.

Wanzhi's death left a deep impact on Guanghui.

The death of his beloved hero deeply impacted Kouki. He yearned for his beloved grandfather, and the more he immersed himself in his memories, the more he embellished the heroic image of Kanji. Thus, the ideal of justice took root deep within Kouki's young heart.

That was a justice that had been whitewashed by his grandfather, specifically used to educate his children. It was also a justice that allowed no minority or "gray area." Furthermore, Guanghui mistakenly regarded the justice of the majority as absolute justice.

But this is not uncommon. Countless children have watched heroes on television and in books and have raised the banner of ideals and justice.

Those children will hit the high wall called reality in their daily lives, and after countless failures or setbacks, they will learn to give up, weigh and compromise, and eventually naturally master the method of adapting to the trend of reality.

Longing is just longing.

Ideals are ultimately just ideals.

Putting them away in a corner of the mind like a treasure chest and resolving to face reality is a common process that everyone has experienced.

The same should have been true for Guanghui. If he had experienced this as well, there wouldn't have been any problems.

However, Tian Zhihe Guanghui is too extraordinary.

Guanghui's extraordinary abilities allow him to overcome the high walls of reality without having to compromise his ideals. He has never experienced failure or setbacks and has always overcome all difficulties on his own.

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