Chapter 1006 - 1002: Cast Aside All Concerns!
The sudden situation made Ozawa Miwa’s two crescent-shaped eyebrows furrow together, it was unclear whether it was the poison of the Heart-Breaking Fruit beginning to take effect, or simply an emotional reaction.
Xiao Tian didn’t hesitate any longer and immediately broke through Mizuno Pengyu’s trap with ease. He then held onto Ozawa Miwa’s wrist without delay and sighed in relief only after confirming it was not a reaction caused by the Heart-Breaking Fruit.
After relaxing, Xiao Tian abruptly turned his head and looked at Mizuno Pengyu, and he was truly starting to get angry...
Xiao Tian’s anger was not only directed at Mizuno Pengyu but also extended to the middle-aged man nearby, who didn’t consider how to rescue his own daughter under such circumstances. Instead, he allowed her to speak to someone with obviously malicious intentions—how could he qualify as a father?!
As for the middle-aged man’s identity as the head of the royal family, needing to consider a multitude of aspects, Xiao Tian could understand but definitely couldn’t agree!
The middle-aged man was shocked internally; for some reason, when Xiao Tian initially stared at him, an extreme chill arose, as if he was in an extremely dangerous scenario, where any negligence could invite a thunderous blow!
Although that dangerous feeling appeared only momentarily, the middle-aged man was convinced that his perception was not mistaken, and he did indeed feel danger in that brief instant.
That dangerous feeling felt both unfamiliar and familiar to the middle-aged man; upon careful recollection, he couldn’t recall exactly how long it had been since he’d felt such danger, but it was certain that since surpassing the rank of Super Top Expert, no one had posed any danger to him.
The middle-aged man gazed deeply at Xiao Tian, this person who presented danger, a complex look in his eyes, while his heart suddenly strengthened, this person must be utilized by the royal family... If not...
Thinking to this point, a hint of cold glimmered in the middle-aged man’s eyes, but he didn’t continue to ponder it; at any rate, he absolutely couldn’t allow him to side with the Mizuno Clan.
Since even the Super Top Expert middle-aged man sensed danger, Mizuno Pengyu, whose strength was a notch below, naturally experienced the same feelings.
Under Xiao Tian’s icy gaze, a shiver involuntarily ran through his heart, and his facial expression immediately became solemn. He could not comprehend what had provoked Xiao Tian, but the one thing he did realize was his current situation could be described as hanging by a thread, constantly on the brink of a fatal attack.
In the next moment, centered around Mizuno Pengyu, more than a dozen figures moved from all directions, reaching within ten feet of him in the blink of an eye, each deploying their methods, waiting to seize the opportunity to deal Xiao Tian a head-on blow!
Seeing his household experts losing their composure, Mizuno Pengyu hurriedly waved them away, laughing, "No need to be so tense, everyone back off."
The experts of the Mizuno Clan heard Mizuno Pengyu’s command, their eyes wary, and retreated step by step, not quickly, as if they might rush back at any moment.
It would be unbelievable even to Mizuno Pengyu if he claimed his heart wasn’t a bit tense right now, but regardless of the tension, he was fairly confident nothing would endanger him.
Unless Xiao Tian was an extremist, willing to forfeit his own life to slay him, but their animosity wasn’t that deep, any moderately rational person wouldn’t do such a thing.
Suddenly, Mizuno Pengyu recalled Xiao Tian’s frantic rush to Ozawa Miwa’s side after breaking through his defenses, and suspicion flashed in his eyes... Could it be that this exceptionally skilled medical genius fancies the royal family’s little princess?
Thinking about this, Mizuno Pengyu’s heart could no longer remain calm. If this guess was accurate, it would really complicate matters.
According to Mizuno Pengyu’s understanding of the royal family, if Xiao Tian spoke up, nine out of ten times they would agree, at which point the royal family would gain limitless potential support, making it very difficult for Mizuno to further develop, and even potentially be surpassed and swallowed whole!
...
Regardless of Mizuno Pengyu’s thoughts, Xiao Tian immediately let out a cold laugh. Just before he could utter a word, he was amazed to see Ozawa Miwa slowly standing up again, despite the difficulty and the painful expression on her face, she persisted.
After standing, Ozawa Miwa tightly bit her lower lip, the intense discomfort roughened her breathing, only able to barely speak after several heavy breaths.
"I have something to say to everyone present..."
The words emerged from her chapped lips, low and somewhat hoarse, but seemed to possess a magical power, instantly quieting the scene like fallen needles, successfully drawing everyone’s attention.
Seeing Ozawa Miwa’s weakness, Xiao Tian instinctively wanted to step forward and support her, but just as he reached out his hand, he saw Ozawa Miwa preemptively dodging, and after a brief hesitation, he withdrew his hand.
A moment later, Ozawa Miwa continued, "I know you may think I’m being willful, unreasonable, even incomprehensible... And maybe you think my actions have embarrassed both the royal family and the Mizuno Clan... But I must say that from the very start, I never agreed to this marriage!"
"Perhaps some might think maintaining the interests of two major forces through one person’s efforts is a proud and glorious thing, but who truly considers my feelings?!"
At this point, Ozawa Miwa’s face abruptly shifted, the unbearable pain attacked again, waves of darkness rushing in as if to swallow her whole.
Knowing full well she couldn’t persist much longer, possibly fainting and never waking again in the next moment, Ozawa Miwa couldn’t help but grow anxious as she continued, "I want to tell everyone that each person should have the right to pursue happiness, and everything I’ve done today is in pursuit of my own happiness!"
"Finally, I hope those who share my hope can pass a message to the Hunter, tell him... no matter if he’s a wanted criminal or a ruthless demon, he’s the one I favor, he will always be my Xiao Tian brother at heart!"
This scene evoked a feeling of déjà vu for Xiao Tian, the little girl Le Yaoyao seemed to have done something similar, only different from the past comedic absurdity, this time Xiao Tian felt his blood boil!
In that instant, Xiao Tian felt as if he’d returned to the times leading a team against the Dark Forces at the border, countless renowned figures falling under his feet one after another, relentlessly cleansing the wavering in his heart, slowly returning to an extreme purity...
I act as I please, without considering the consequences or the prices to pay!
Abandon all concerns, no longer consider anything else!
Feeling his mindset shift, Xiao Tian chose not to timely halt this developing stance, instead allowing it to organically unfold...