Chapter 192: Commander!

Chapter 192: Commander!

"It can be said that I was influenced by you."

"..."

"Back then, during the Ice Age, I remember you expressing your views on the massive invasion of monsters from the north in front of the ministers. Your passionate speech left a deep impression on me.

"At that time, I was thinking, when would I ever be able to speak as eloquently as you."

Karen reminisced, wearing a faint smile:

"From that moment on, I began to emulate you, studying, contemplating, hoping that one day I could discuss current affairs on equal footing with you.

"Actually, what child would be interested in tedious government affairs? Even you, I believe, were merely responding to everyone's expectations. As for me, initially, I just wanted to gain your attention.

"Yet, you always treated me as if I were invisible. It left me disheartened. I began to study even harder, naively thinking that when I caught up to you, you would naturally notice me.

"Yes, Tisyara, you were like my guide. Hence, despite any external disturbances, I would eventually find my way back to the original path and continue following in your footsteps.

"Until a few days ago, in my perception, I was still the little sister struggling to keep up with you... Did you ever bother to look back while you were so focused on moving forward?"

At this point, Karen sighed.

There was no need to say more.

The emotions she wanted to convey were already evident.

Only regret remained.

Now one was inside, the other outside.

They couldn't walk the same path anymore.

"This is goodbye, my sister."

Karen released her hand. Not only her gaze but also her voice turned cold.

It was as though she was speaking to a stranger.

Watching Tisyara decisively walk away.

For the first time in Tisyara's life, she felt a mixture of emotions.

...

"With our relationship, is it necessary to be so formal?"

Karen pouted, tilting her head, wearing an expression that said, "You're no fun."

"Your Highness, there's a saying, 'Talking about feelings hurts money,'" Hua Mi said seriously. "You should understand the importance of the economy's normal functioning for a country. It's not an exaggeration to say it's the lifeblood. Every business transaction should be handled professionally."

With that, Hua Mi gestured to Carter behind him and said, "Let me introduce my most capable assistant. He'll handle the honey trade negotiations with your royal family."

Carter didn't dare to delay and promptly bowed to her. "Carter Nio, presenting to Your Highness."

As he spoke, a few spirits transformed into human forms, coming to greet Hua Mi.

After all, he had once saved the Ashen Cemetery and was a hero in the eyes of these spirits.

They always welcomed him whenever he came.

As for the princess and her group, they were left to the side, somewhat ignored.

When everyone's dead, they no longer care about worldly royalty.

"Are you acquainted with them?" Karen asked curiously.

"Somewhat," replied Hua Mi.

He briefly recounted what had happened earlier.

"So, that's the backstory," nodded Karen, "it should make things easier; you have their gratitude."

The responsibility of negotiating with the captain fell on Hua Mi's shoulders.

"Elwin, being the former captain of the Ashen Knights, might willingly help," thought Hua Mi.

Arriving at the center of the cemetery.

A gracefully dressed woman's spirit drifted over, gracefully lifting her skirt's hem and offering an ancient female gesture. Her voice seemed neither near nor far as she said, "Bee Whisperer, welcome. How may I assist you?"

Hua Mi asked, "I've come to find Captain Elwin. Can you ask him to come out?"

The female spirit ethereally replied, "Captain Elwin seems to be troubled recently, his mental state isn't great. We don't know what's bothering him. Perhaps, you could find out the reason and offer him guidance."

Saying this, the female spirit turned into a light orb and vanished underground.

"Spirits get troubled too?" Karen asked, curious while the captain hadn't appeared yet. "I remember reading in a book that human distress arises from the generation of certain emotional substances in the body, leading to corresponding brain sensations. But spirits don't have bodies; how do they generate emotions?"

"..."

Hua Mi thought, "You've hit the nail on the head with that question."

He had also pondered over the relationship between spiritual and physical forms.

Which raised another question: Why can't you see spirits on Earth?

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