Chapter 1014 - 1010: A Real Dream
As the royal princess, Ozawa Miwa is undoubtedly exceptionally intelligent and sharp. What she is now anticipating is Xiao Tian’s reaction, whether it is indifferent or intensely indignant; for her, it would still be a clear result.
Yet, despite having made up her mind, Ozawa Miwa’s eyes are still filled with hope, and anyone can tell what kind of reaction and answer she desires.
Xiao Tian is no fool and naturally notices the longing in her eyes. But he cannot help but ask himself... Can he really provide her with the happiness she wants?
If Xiao Tian had no feelings whatsoever for Ozawa Miwa, it would be self-deceptive. Her actions have indeed touched him deeply, but that doesn’t mean they are suitable for each other.
The more Xiao Tian thinks about it, the more he feels he cannot act rashly. He needs to calm down and consider carefully.
However, without waiting for him to think further, the little princess in front of him revealed a rather disappointed smile, trying hard to conceal her emotions, but ultimately unsuccessful in doing so.
"I’m sorry, Xiao Tian, for making you listen to so many unhappy things." Ozawa Miwa forcibly controls her emotions, but tears start flowing from her eyes.
Wiping the tears from her face, Ozawa Miwa feels as though her heart is being stabbed, the pain even surpassing the agony from the previous Heart-Breaking Fruit’s poison, such clear, unbearable pain!
After a moment, Ozawa Miwa closes her big eyes, takes a deep breath, and says softly, "I understand now, I must be dreaming. But meeting Xiao Tian in the dream is satisfactory enough for me!"
She then slightly moves her crescent-shaped eyebrows, her face beaming with a radiant smile, her eyes shimmering like twinkling stars; this smile seemed to brighten the entire world!
Thinking rationally, everything happening now indeed seems like a dream to Ozawa Miwa, otherwise, how else could one explain being at a wedding one moment and in such a place the next?
These words from Ozawa Miwa make Xiao Tian uncomfortable as well, compelling him to say after hesitating, "Actually, you are not dreaming right now..."
"Xiao Tian, don’t lie to me. Can I watch you a bit longer?" Ozawa Miwa looks up at Xiao Tian and says bitterly, "I’m afraid that when I wake up, I may never see Xiao Tian again."
Xiao Tian lowers his head and looks at her delicate face. This was the first time he observed Ozawa Miwa so closely and attentively.
Under the candlelight in the corner, the girl’s cheeks are covered with a layer of warm glow, her bright eyes, high nose, and earlobes still bear a thin layer of fuzz, truly like a fairy in a painting, mesmerizing and enchanting.
"Xiao Tian, why are you looking at me like that?" Under Xiao Tian’s gaze, Ozawa Miwa’s face reddens, she shyly lowers her head.
"Huh..."
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Tian comes back to his senses, and then lightly sighs, "Actually, I’ve known for a while about your marriage."
"What?" Ozawa Miwa covers her mouth in surprise, unable to believe that Xiao Tian would say such a thing, for a moment clueless on how to respond.
However, Xiao Tian does not intend for Ozawa Miwa to respond either, and speaks on his own accord, "Remember just now when you mentioned the Divine Doctor who not only saved your life but also promised to give you the freedom to choose your own happiness; you were deeply grateful to him?"
Ozawa Miwa nods, not understanding why Xiao Tian suddenly changed the topic.
"Actually... that Divine Doctor... is me." Xiao Tian says this almost word-for-word, with a serious expression, not hinting at any jesting.
"..." Ozawa Miwa’s mind goes blank, even with her intelligence, she couldn’t anticipate Xiao Tian would reveal such an astonishing truth, making her feel that everything has become unreal.
"Xiao Tian, are you joking?" After a while, Ozawa Miwa tentatively asks, evidently finding it hard to immediately accept what Xiao Tian shared.
Xiao Tian smiles slightly, knowing that it would be challenging for Ozawa Miwa to accept this truth quickly. He starts from the beginning and explains everything from meeting Sugai Yasuaki to now in a simplified manner.
After hearing Xiao Tian’s explanation, Ozawa Miwa ponders, "So, you mean I am indeed dreaming, but it’s just a very real dream?"
"Though it sounds somewhat illogical, in a certain way, that is indeed the case," Xiao Tian nods affirmatively.
Ozawa Miwa still harbors some doubts, but she chooses not to dwell on them for now and instead asks softly, "Xiao Tian, can I ask you a question?"
Upon hearing Ozawa Miwa’s question, Xiao Tian feels an inexplicable bout of nervousness but still agrees to it, "Go ahead."
"Thank you, Xiao Tian!"
Ozawa Miwa’s eyes show a hint of surprise, then she lifts her head, her lovely face full of seriousness, "But you have to promise me, no lying, not even a kind lie."
Xiao Tian couldn’t help but be stunned, pondering briefly, and solemnly agrees, "Alright!"
Ozawa Miwa closes her eyes, clenches her fists, thinking that since he already knows what’s in her heart, it doesn’t matter what she says now.
With this thought, Ozawa Miwa, blushing, but keeping her gaze fixed on Xiao Tian, softly asks, "Did you approach Sugai Yasuaki because of me... didn’t you?"
"Yes!"
Xiao Tian directly admits, saying, "I was thinking at that time, by interacting with him, I could discern his character, and incidentally observe your attitude. If you didn’t want to marry him, I would find a way to help you."
Ozawa Miwa, overwhelmed with joy, pursues further, "What if you hadn’t encountered Sugai Yasuaki? Would you have still come to the wedding?"
"I would!"
Xiao Tian honestly states, "In fact, I had thought about escaping Sugai Yasuaki’s sight and mixing into the ceremony amidst the chaos, being more concealed, so even if I intervened to help, it wouldn’t easily attract the attention of those experts."
...
For a moment, Ozawa Miwa stands stunned, tears uncontrollably trailing down her cheeks, yet this time they are tears of happiness.
She had always believed that Xiao Tian didn’t care about her, never expecting him to have been by her side all along, though she remained oblivious...
Throwing herself into Xiao Tian’s arms, Ozawa Miwa listens to his heartbeat, her face flushed, "Xiao Tian, can you take me away?"
As soon as she finishes speaking, Xiao Tian’s heart skips a beat, then as if suddenly recalling something, he abruptly looks up towards the Dream Realm’s ceiling, but only sees blue sky and white clouds, no sign of any cracks!
Without the expected crisis, Xiao Tian’s worry only grows deeper...