Maze Fan: I opened a buffet in the maze

Chapter 444 Agreement

(I've actually resumed updates. I tried to resume updates before, but something came up and I was delayed for a while. Later, when I had some free time, I lacked the motivation.)

Honestly, writing is quite tiring, mentally and physically exhausting, and the rewards are minimal, so even though I've written the latest chapter, I've been putting it off.

But deep down I still see writing as a dream, and I feel I can't keep slacking off.

Let's reorganize and start afresh!

I hope my fellow readers can forgive my laziness, and I hope that I can truly learn what I want to learn next.

Wishing you all the best.

Seeing Tong Bao suffering, Fan Wei felt a pang of pain in his heart, yet also a surge of indescribable emotion!

The bond between them has grown so deep? This girl with her chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur), her foolish adventures... are so dazzlingly innocent.

"Because of me, you've put yourself in such great danger..."

With a sigh, Fan Wei pondered deeply before solemnly taking Tong's pale, cold hand in his arms. "Don't be afraid, Tong! I will definitely take responsibility for you to the very end!"

*Pfft!* The dust made her choke, causing her to spit out the tea in her mouth, and her cheeks flushed red.

"What are you saying? I'm not taking advantage of your kindness! It's just... if you're willing..." Her voice trailed off, hiding countless moments of coyness and joy.

Hearing Tong's hesitant voice, Fan Wei's eyes grew even more determined, as if he had made up his mind!

"This isn't about repaying a debt; it's entirely out of my personal will! Hitomi! I must heal your eyes!"

The exhilarating atmosphere instantly plummeted. "...Is that so?"

What else could it be? Tong thought to herself that the progress couldn't be this fast.

The three people in the room were experiencing three different moods. Fan Wei was preoccupied with how to help Tong restore her eyesight, and his first thought was of the magicians.

Eileen and Morling might be able to figure out the problem, and Uncle Caggins should also be able to help.

However, aside from the helpers, there is another crucial point: what is the Empire's attitude?

In this very realistic country, those who lose their abilities due to injury usually don't have a good ending, but Tong's position is too important, and the empire wouldn't be foolish enough to just give it up.

Perhaps they are also eager to cure Tong.

"Come with me, Hitomi."

After much deliberation, Fan Wei finally put aside his chaotic thoughts and directly invited Miss Prophet, saying that he could not leave her, in such a fragile state, alone here to suffer!

Even if it arouses suspicion from the Imperial Organization and he faces many unpredictable risks, he is determined to take Hitomi away!

Fan Wei's invitation surprised Tong, and the happiness that welled up in her heart dispelled her earlier disappointment. Although she could no longer see his face, his voice was still beautiful in the darkness.

That's wonderful; even someone like her is cared for. But...

"I can't leave," Tong said regretfully, declining Fan Wei's suggestion. "Although I've lost my prophetic abilities, I'm still useful here!"

She smiled and said, "Even without eyes, I can still find other ways to explore the threads of fate."

"I will save the world! And I will save you!"

Fan Wei was stunned and shocked. The woman, who initially seemed impetuous and childlike, actually possessed such determination. His heart trembled, and he opened his mouth to say something, but in the end, all he could do was express his admiration.

“But what about the Imperial Royal Family…” Although he respected Tong’s choice, Fan Wei’s worries did not disappear.

No one can be sure what the royal family's attitude is, and their conscience cannot be trusted.

Tong shook her head slightly at his concerns, "Don't worry, they don't have time to bother with me right now."

"why?"

"Because the palace is actually in a lot of chaos behind the scenes. Everyone is having a headache over that emperor and the upcoming New Year festival."

"Oh?" Fan Wei suddenly remembered hearing something about it before. It seemed that the powerful emperor of the empire had Alzheimer's disease.

"The New Year's festival is an important opportunity for the royal family to win over the nobles and display their power. In addition, the empire is currently engaged in the largest war ever. How can the ceremony be held without the emperor presiding over it?"

Tong curled her lips into a malicious smile; she had no fondness for the royal family.

How can a demented emperor tame the restless beasts beneath him?

Now Fan Wei understood. The nobles were probably speculating that the emperor, who once dominated the entire empire, might lose his power.

I wonder what those warriors were thinking.

The upcoming ceremony, in which the emperor must appear, is indeed the most troublesome issue for the current imperial family. As he thought about it, even he began to worry.

Will the imperial order be able to continue after the New Year, or will it collapse?

It was absolutely a terrifying storm.

"I understand. I will still try my best to find a treatment for you." Since he couldn't take Tong away, Fan Wei accepted reality and solemnly promised.

"Fool, you should worry more about yourself."

Tong sighed softly, still worried, "About the danger surrounding you..."

"We'll talk about the future later," Fan Wei interrupted her optimistically. "Although it's true that a person who doesn't plan for the future will have trouble in the present, focusing too much on future risks will make us neglect the present."

"I've kept your instructions in mind."

He squinted and smiled, as if he had suddenly come up with a good idea!

"Oh, right! If all the nobles' attention is on the festival on New Year's Eve, then Hitomi, could you leave the organization temporarily?"

Upon hearing this, Tong paused for a moment, then nodded as if suddenly enlightened: "Indeed, I usually don't leave the organization, I don't participate in festivals, and at that time, the higher-ups won't pay attention..."

As soon as she finished speaking, a smile appeared on her face.

"May I invite you to spend the New Year with me?" Fan Wei asked with a polite smile, like a chivalrous knight.

Tong wanted to feign modesty, but her hand had already reached out excitedly and was grabbed by a pair of warm hands.

New Year's Eve, warm candlelight, a dinner for two...

All sorts of beautiful feelings rippled through my heart. In the adult world, isn't it all about creating the right atmosphere?

"By the way, Miss Dust, are you free?" Fan Wei suddenly asked the silent Dust again, "If you don't have any New Year's plans, why don't we celebrate together?"

With limited time and a heavy workload, he planned to complete the 'New Year's activities' on the last day of the year.

Then, I'll wait until evening to keep my appointment with Eileen and rush home for 'New Year's Eve dinner'!

With the help of teleportation, there was naturally no problem. And, adhering to the traditional belief that 'the more the merrier,' he planned to invite all his friends who didn't have prior arrangements! He wanted to give Eileen a proper surprise!

"Me?" Dust was surprised, not expecting to be invited.

Tong was stunned, because she couldn't see and Chen Hui had been silent all the way, so she subconsciously ignored the fact that there was another person there.

This is completely different from what she imagined! There's no such thing as a romantic getaway for just the two of them! She actually had any expectations of this guy... She was so foolish, so incredibly foolish...

"Thank you, thank you, I'm sorry... I..."

For some reason, Dust refused. She herself didn't know why, even though she was happy to be by his side and wanted to spend time with him.

But when he saw Tong beside him, a strange and inexplicable emotion welled up in his heart.

I think I shouldn't bother him...

"It's such a pity, it would be so nice if we could be together," Fan Wei sighed with a hint of regret, then smiled broadly. "But it's a promise, no matter what, let's all happily welcome the New Year together!"

Winter in the north is as cold as ever.

But in the final moments of the world's bells, both Pupil and Dust felt a genuine warmth in that powerful sound and pure smile.