"The principal sacrificed himself for humanity."
Fang Xiu didn’t know how to comfort the grieving woman.
The principal had once said...
He had no children, but he never mentioned that he had a wife at home.
’Perhaps... it was because he didn’t want anyone to disturb his wife, who was just an ordinary person.’
’Or maybe he didn’t want me to feel pressured when I buried him in the Demon Beast Realm.’
That was why Principal Tian Rui had never mentioned any of this.
"He was always like that. All he cared about was humanity’s safety and teaching more outstanding students. He never once considered me, or how much it would hurt to lose him!"
At this, the principal’s wife finally couldn’t hold back her tears and began to cry.
She knew Yue Tianrui had sacrificed himself for humanity, but when would Yue Tianrui ever come home for her sake?
This time, Yue Tianrui would never be coming home.
Not even his ashes had come home.
How could his wife of several decades bear it?
"Auntie..."
Fang Xiu had no idea how to comfort her.
The principal had died for all of humanity, but how many people knew how this ordinary woman worried herself sick at home whenever her husband was out on a mission?
How many people knew how much pain this woman was in, silently enduring everything alone after Yue Tianrui’s death?
Fang Xiu couldn’t comprehend it.
And he couldn’t comfort someone like her.
"Sigh!"
After crying for a while, the principal’s wife sighed. "Actually, ever since I married him, I’ve been prepared for a day like this. But now that it’s really here, I still can’t accept it."
"Child, was Old Yue in pain before he died? I heard that people killed by Demon Beasts are torn apart, sometimes even eaten. Old Yue, he..."
As the principal’s wife spoke, her eyes filled with tears again.
"Don’t worry, Auntie. When the principal passed, he was severely injured, but he wasn’t torn apart. It was just that his wounds were too grave... I couldn’t heal them!"
Fang Xiu felt helpless.
Although some of his Skills could heal injuries...
He could have healed Yue Tianrui’s external wounds, but he couldn’t restore the life force lost from such severe injuries.
So even after using every Skill he had, he still couldn’t save Principal Tian Rui’s life.
"That’s good, that’s good!"
At this point, the principal’s wife asked for nothing more.
All she wanted was for Yue Tianrui not to have suffered too much in his final moments. "Did you know? Old Yue was terrified of pain. He couldn’t even stand the sting of a needle. But after every battle, he’d come home injured, laughing and joking with people all the way. Only when he was back home would he let his guard down."
"When the principal passed... he was at peace."
Fang Xiu said.
’I don’t even know if saying this is right or wrong.’
’I just want to tell this ordinary woman, the principal’s wife, what it was like when Yue Tianrui passed away.’
’That’s all.’
"That’s good!"
This was the third time the principal’s wife had said "that’s good."
She truly cared so much about Yue Tianrui’s feelings.
"Don’t worry, Auntie. One day, I’ll make sure the principal sees the Demon Beasts vanish from this world. I promised him. When that time comes, I’ll go to the Demon Beast Realm and bring him home."
An inexplicable rage burned in Fang Xiu’s heart.
Demon Beasts!
Demon Beasts!
How many families like this have they torn apart?
"Yes. Old Yue thought highly of you. I also believe that one day, you will bring Old Yue back."
The principal’s wife nodded slightly.
Then she added, "But you must think of your family more. Don’t let them worry. If you have the strength, then do it. If you don’t, then let it be for now. Wait until you’re strong enough, and then do it."
Hearing this, Fang Xiu gave a small smile.
He then nodded slightly. "Yes, I’ll definitely work hard to improve myself. It’s just... there probably isn’t anyone who would worry about me."
"Why is that?"
The principal’s wife saw that something seemed off about Fang Xiu.
"I’ve been an orphan since I was young. I used to think my parents had passed away, but now... I don’t know if they’re dead, or missing, or..."
Fang Xiu paused, then said, "...if they just don’t want to see me."
Hearing this, the principal’s wife sighed. "Child, you are Old Yue’s student, and the one he valued most. From now on, when you have time, come over and sit for a while. Think of it as keeping your auntie company."
Upon learning that Fang Xiu was an orphan...
Mrs. Yue Tianrui’s heart went out to him.
But she didn’t say it outright.
She simply told Fang Xiu to visit more often.
"Okay, I will."
Fang Xiu nodded firmly.
Seeing that it was getting late, Fang Xiu stood up to leave.
He declined Mrs. Yue Tianrui’s offer to stay for dinner.
And returned home.
...
"Master, you’re back! I made all your favorite things today! There’s crispy sweet and sour pork, braised pork ribs, and... Master, what’s wrong? You don’t look very happy!"
Seeing Fang Xiu come home, Kajimi ran right over to him.
She reported what they were having for dinner.
But when she noticed his spirits seemed a little low, she quickly asked what was wrong.
"It’s nothing. It’s just... I suddenly have a goal."
Fang Xiu said after a moment’s thought.
"What kind of goal?"
Kajimi asked, a little curious.
"It’s... I want to drive all the Demon Beasts out of this world!"
A fire was burning in Fang Xiu’s heart.
He hated the Demon Beasts that made Principal Tian Rui sacrifice himself.
And he also hated the Demon Beasts that had caused his parents to disappear without a trace.
He wanted to drive both kinds out of this world.
"Drive them out!!!"
Kajimi shouted along with Fang Xiu.
Fang Xiu: ...
"You’re such a chuuni, Kajimi!"
Fang Xiu looked at Kajimi with a hint of disdain.
"What’s a chuuni?"
Kajimi looked curious.
"Look it up yourself!"
Fang Xiu didn’t bother to explain.
He walked straight to the dining table.
Looking at all the delicious food on the table—all his favorites.
"Kajimi, do you know what the first step to achieving a dream is?"
Fang Xiu suddenly asked.
Kajimi looked puzzled for a moment, then said, "Is it to get stronger?"
"Nope. Of course, it’s to fill your stomach first! That way you have the energy to get stronger!"
Fang Xiu shouted, "Eat, eat, eat!"
And Kajimi, having just finished her search, retorted, "You’re a chuuni too, Master!"
Fang Xiu: ...
’For some reason, just being with Kajimi made him feel a lot better.’
’At least his gloomy mood had been lifted.’
’Things seemed... not so bad after all.’
’Maybe this was the result of being with a chuuni Contracted Lady!’
...
After dinner, Fang Xiu and Kajimi returned to the Gate World in their home.
He took out the Space Storage Device that looked like a USB drive.
"Inside here are all the materials for your Promotion. I’ve gathered everything!"
Fang Xiu said to Kajimi.
Right now, he was focused on helping Kajimi increase her strength.
He had to raise Kajimi’s power before they went to the Demon Beast Battlefield.
Fang Xiu didn’t want anyone else to be sacrificed because he wasn’t strong enough.
What happened to Principal Tian Rui could not happen again!
"Okay, Master!"
Kajimi’s face was also filled with excitement.
Because she also wanted to get stronger.
After all, only by getting stronger could she help her Master kill more Demon Beasts.
Of course...
’Only by getting stronger would she have a chance to Charm her Master, and then...’
"Hehehe!"
Kajimi thought of something and let out a laugh.
"That laugh of yours... is a little weird. Are you thinking up some mischievous ideas again?"
Fang Xiu looked at Kajimi.
’This girl is acting a bit strange!’
’That laugh... why does it look like that weird smile some otaku get while staring at their phones?’
"N-No, I’m not! Master, let’s hurry up and start!"
Kajimi urged him on.
Fang Xiu nodded slightly. "Alright, get ready!"
"Mhm!"
Kajimi nodded vigorously.
Then she sat down obediently to the side.
Fang Xiu’s hands trembled with excitement. Kajimi’s second Advancement was finally here!

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