"Given the circumstances, what else can you do? Every possible solution—your father has already thought of them for you. Now, all the great families are facing the same crisis, barely able to protect themselves. Who would possibly be willing to lend a hand?
As for Lu Chuan... It would be fine if he were here, but after all this time, there's still no news of him whatsoever!
Xue Nai, before the next wave of attacks begins, you must make a decision. The clansmen... they can no longer endure any more deaths or injuries!"
Suzumiya Setsuna understood this rationale perfectly well.
But in her heart, there still lingered some hope, something she was unwilling to relinquish.
"Father, please give me more time. I'll find a way to resolve this as quickly as I can. But under no circumstances... will I sacrifice Ichikazu!"
"You... Fine, as you said. To be honest, I can't bring myself to lose that child either. Let's hope Mr. Lu Chuan can appear in time to turn the tide."
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