"So, in fact?"

"My frustration has been going on for as long as I can remember, and there is no way to change it even now. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info it's just that now I'm paying a little attention to other places, which indirectly seems to have alleviated the impact of this matter...... But that doesn't mean it doesn't exist anymore. ”

What kind of talent has Yakumo Zi and the two reached...... Regarding this, Tachibana Yukino, who has teamed up with two people more than once to carry out missions, still has a little understanding.

That progress is superb.

Even if you ignore the fact that they are two years younger than Tachibana Yukino herself, and that they joined the military department at least a year later than Tachibana Yukino, Yakumo Azusa and her current strength will not be too far behind her. Perhaps Yakumo, who is only good at bows and arrows, may not be able to match her in one-on-one heads-up...... Ruoxiwan, who also holds an attribute weapon with her, is 100% equal. Come to think of it, as long as it takes a few more years, even Tachibana Yukino herself will be officially surpassed by them.

Although Ji Yuehua is also a super genius, the gap between him and Yakumo Zi is still quite obvious.

Although Ji Yuehua can fully say that he was distracted by things like scientific and technological research and development, he used to vacillate between bows and arrows and kendo in the early days...... However, on the other hand, it is also well known that Bayi Yonglin helped him in private.

is also a super genius, the same is the strongest famous teacher in this world, and has made the same unimaginable efforts, and there are even characters like Bayi Yonglin who give him advice...... Even so, in a single category, whether it is archery or melee combat, Ji Yuehua has not been better than his two sisters.

More than a decade of chasing, countless challenges, and then countless failures. Because both sides are working hard at the same time, perseverance and perseverance, the only thing to get in exchange for is not to be left behind.

Thinking about it this way, Ji Yuehua will feel frustrated, and it is natural that she will feel frustrated. The emotion hidden in his words, the helplessness of reality, even made Tachibana Yukino can't help but want to comfort him in turn.

However, Ji Yuehua herself didn't seem to have much feeling.

"We all know what is right and true, but the truth is that we can never walk that path for the rest of our lives. Frustration can be both a source of effort and a source of resentment...... In any case, there is no way to deny its existence. Even the most optimistic person I've ever met can't completely stop the negative emotions from setting off. ”

"But, Yuehua-kun, you won't resent Yakumo Ziguan and them because of this, right?"

"Sister Xue Nai, you won't hate Master Kong Ciren and the old man of the East because of this...... Am I wrong?"

After exchanging rhetorical questions with each other, both of them couldn't help but smile lightly.

As the content of the conversation developed, the feeling of depression that had been around the two of them gradually dissipated.

"I won't say anything pretty to make you go without comparison, or deny your unwillingness...... Because I know that's impossible. But ......"

I saw that the haze in Tachibana Yukino's eyes had faded a little...... It's not the forcible inhibition of the afternoon, but it naturally thins out with the change of mood. Ji Yuehua left the big tree behind her with a "hey" and stood up straight, and then looked at Yukino Tachibana, who was lost in thought, with a gentle gaze.

"The same as a poor man struggling in the whirlpool of contradictions...... If there's anything I can do to help, just ask. Even like this, I, who have been full of failures all my life, can be relied on by you, Sister Yukino. ”

“!!!!”

Ji Yuehua's whisper full of sincere emotion sounded in his ears, and when he met his gaze, Tachibana Yukino's pretty face unconsciously blushed slightly.

Although he had long realized that Ji Yuehua was no longer the child who knocked on the door of the tea ceremony room in frustration...... However, in fact, I noticed that Ji Yuehua had grown about the same height as herself, but it was at this moment.

The little face that was once full of immaturity and lack of confidence now looks so reliable and calm.

If it's a normal day, I just think it's a pretty face...... For some reason, at this moment, it turned out to be a little handsome, exuding a strange attraction.

And then......

"Drink!"

"It hurts...... Why are you hitting me?!"

As if to hide the fact that he was blushing, Tachibana Yukino stepped forward with an arrow and struck Ji Yuehua hard with the bamboo knife he took out at some point.

Because it was a sudden attack, and Tachibana Yukino's strength was originally above Ji Yuehua, the latter couldn't react at all, and by the time he noticed it, he had already hit his head.

"Okay! Now that you're full-fledged, do you pretend to be an adult? If you want to comfort me in turn, you're six or seven years early!"

Although it was a blaming tone, his face was full of smiling expressions.

Tachibana Yukino snorted cutely with her nose, an expression that Ji Yuehua had never seen on her face. After putting away the bamboo knife, Tachibana Yukino pinched Ji Yuehua's face again, pulled that delicate face out, and then rubbed it like a dumpling.

Because he had never seen Tachibana Yukino so nonsense, Ji Yuehua didn't know how to react for a while, so he had to let the other party use violence on his face...... Of course, there are also some reasons why I forgot to resist because I thought it was cute.

Eventually, after a full two minutes, Tachibana Yukino let go of her hand contentedly and stretched her waist with her back to Ji Yuehua. By the time she turned her head again, her face had reverted to its usual gentle expression.

“...... It's not too early, so let's go back quickly. Save Ling Yin and Adjutant Yakumo from worrying. ”

"Speaking of which, after Sister Xue Nai took over the position of division commander, it was Miss Ling Yin who succeeded her as an adjutant. If I'm not mistaken...... Seems to be two years older than Yukino's sister?"

"Ling Yin is indeed two years older than me, but he has not spent as long in the military department as I do. In terms of strength, I think it's a little weaker than I was six years ago. What's wrong?"

"No, it's just a question. After all, it's Yukino's sister and your successor, so it's natural to be curious, right?"

"So, what's wrong with you? I've heard that you've groomed Director Wing Lam's former subordinates to become deputies, and then you threw the job to the other party or something. ”

"This is a legitimate assignment. Sister Wing Lam has thrown almost everything to me now, and I can't handle it alone. Moreover, Mr. Yutan Huayuan is already very smart, but Sister Yonglin's vision is too high. I just showed him some tips once, and then told him a few tricks, and he was able to master it on his own in less than three days. Yes...... Speaking of which, according to him, his daughter is smarter than he is, and she is very interested in this kind of thing...... If the stigma can be implanted smoothly, I think it may be the next adjutant of the Technology Development Bureau, or the next director of the Technology Development Bureau in the future~"

"You look like you're going to retire early......

After both of them confessed their troubles, the stiff atmosphere that had entangled the two of them disappeared.

Ji Yuehua and Tachibana Yukino chatted as they walked in the direction of the small fortress, talking about everything as they had in the past.

Time passed imperceptibly, and soon, the lights of the small fortress at the foot of the hill were already visible.

Then, just as the two of them were about to step out of the jungle......

"Thank you."

A murmur sounded softly under the night sky.

(To be continued.) )