Chapter 1260 - 1260: Father and Daughter

I was clearly heading towards the Count Blood, yet unexpectedly came across the Qiuye Doreen that Kula Doreen was looking for so quickly.

Speaking of which, it has been over two months since the Dragon God Conference, during these two months, has Qiuye Doreen been wandering aimlessly on the sea, searching for the missing Aslit?

Having perseverance is good, but running around like a headless chicken only achieves half the effort with twice the hardship.

Yang Yu casually flipped through Qiuye Doreen's attributes, and compared to last time, Qiuye Doreen had grown much stronger, her level surprisingly surpassed Level 130, with significant increases in various stats.

However, such attributes are just a bigger fly to the Count Blood, who could swat her away with one hand.

In Yang Yu's view, even if Qiuye Doreen successfully finds Count Blood, it would be like an egg hitting a rock.

Moreover...

Craving power, diving into darkness is the standard villain routine, and villains trapped in such routines are usually beyond rescue.

What Qiuye Doreen needs to face is whether she can summon the courage to completely end things when she fails to save, if she is as indecisive as during the Dragon God Conference, it will only lead to her own demise.

Yang Yu commanded everyone to take a few steps back, giving Qiuye Doreen and her father some space; this is their family matter, something only they can resolve.

Confirming Qiuye was well, Kula Doreen took a few steps toward her direction, Qiuye instinctively shrank back, timid and fearful, always waiting for her father's scolding.

However, to Qiuye's surprise, Kula Doreen did not scold her loudly but said calmly:

"Qiuye, come back. You've suffered during this time.

You probably are quite aware that the hardships on this journey cannot be easily borne by one person.

Yang Yu, sir, is there any nearby port or a way to return to the Luo Ze Empire or the Human countries?"

Yang Yu replied, "You'd have to ask Luo Luosi for specifics, she's the one steering."

Luo Luosi, manipulating the helm with her Shell Avatar, supported her chin, "If you're asking if there's a way back, there is; not far ahead are several islands.

Because they are very high mountains, remarkably conspicuous, they have become few of the iconic islands in the oceans.

Those islands pass through several currents, they happen to be where submarines stop, as long as you have enough money, they should be willing to take you to the vicinity of the human world.

There are 'kind-hearted people' over there who collect tips from guests, pay a little more, and it's not a problem to head to the ports of the Trun Republic."

"Did you hear that, Qiuye? I will beg them to change the course, follow what they said, and slowly return to the family."

Kula Doreen spoke in a low voice, his words seemingly irrefutable to Qiuye.

Yet, Qiuye used her cherished sword to support herself, trembling yet standing before Kula Doreen, letting out a roar:

"I refuse. I've already decided on what I want to do.

I'm no longer a child. I won't always hide behind you.

What I want to do can only be decided by myself, I know very well what I'm doing right now.

Father, you came to this sea to find me, right!

Before I finish what I want to do, I absolutely won't go back with you.

I am not an obedient kid who follows you blindly and never thinks.

Nor am I a tool used by you to revive the family!

I am myself.

From the moment I set out alone on this journey, I have already awakened.

Father, please go back like that!

If you value family so much and think reviving the family is the most important thing, then please return!

Sister became that way because of you.

If back then you had shared some of your love for me with her, if you had guided her more...

If back then I had been more sensible, noticed sooner, maybe things wouldn't have come to this..."

Qiuye, as if releasing all the suffering she had endured these months, roaring continuously despite her fragile appearance.

Kula Doreen said nothing, merely listened to his daughter's roar, allowing her to vent.

As Qiuye spoke, she seemed to realize who she was talking to, that this was merely emotional release, her voice grew quieter until completely silent.

Only then did Kula Doreen speak again,

"I have realized we've made many mistakes.

But now, face reality, Qiuye.

The place you're going to will only lead you to death, you cannot save Aslit."

Upon hearing this, tears instantly welled up in Qiuye's eyes, falling drop by drop onto the clean deck.

Qiuye tried to hold back her tears, but they eventually formed a line on her face, her breaths turned into sobs.

She had things to say, things to argue back, but gradually they became blurry amidst the sobs.

Deep in her heart, she already felt that she couldn't save her sister, perhaps merely trying to meet her sister once would require every ounce of strength.

Yet even so, she stood here, striving forward toward that elusive, potentially non-existent hope.

This is what her heart tells her to do.

If she doesn't do it, she might regret it forever.

Qiuye understood better than anyone that she was a very timid person.

That's why she chose to leave, the family that always sheltered her, to embark on a journey.

She absolutely can't continue to be so timid.

Qiuye gripped her beloved sword tightly, trembling as she responded:

"I...know....understand.

But...I've made my decision.

Let me see my sister one more time!

Let me see my sister one more time, this time, regardless of what the outcome turns out to be.....

I still want to see her once more and then make one final attempt.

I've already decided on this, if it doesn't work this time...

I'll obediently listen to you and return to the family."

Kula Doreen said nothing, merely stood erect, unmoving.

Qiuye said nothing either, quietly waiting for her father's response.

After a long time, Kula Doreen finally spoke again:

"Even if this action might lead to your death, you still insist on seeing your sister?"

Qiuye wiped her tears from the corners of her eyes and nodded at her father.

"Swish—" Yang Yu seemed to hear the sound of a long knife being drawn, and the next second, Yang Yu saw Kula Doreen slash toward Qiuye.

Qiuye reacted quickly, swiftly drawing her sword, blocking her father's blade before it struck.