Fangsheng sat quietly upon the wide, solid back of the White Wolf, thoroughly enjoying the sensation of its breakneck gallop. The soft breeze felt like a gentle hand brushing against his cheek and hair, as if celebrating this free and unrestrained moment with him.
A moment later, upon hearing Armand's words, Fangsheng slowly raised his head and spoke in a soft voice: "Armand, as things stand, we have not yet attracted the attention of the Court of Chrono-Law or the local Church. This being the case, it is entirely possible for us to successfully escape this impending storm and completely ignore the whole affair, remaining mere onlookers.
"Perhaps due to your past experiences, you are under the misconception that I am some heroic knight who leaps forward without hesitation to champion justice the moment he witnesses unfairness. But in reality? I am nothing of the sort. Compared to many of my peers, I cannot even be considered a truly upright and virtuous knight.
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