PFC Chapter 90 Expectation
Chapter 90 Expectation
"Since you're here, please sit down..."
Fitt agreed with the old man and sat down on another stool.
"Sometimes I wonder if I'm asking too much of you."
As the old man spoke, he picked up the kettle on the table and poured a cup of tea for Fate. Fate was startled by this and quickly stood up to take the tea, then poured a cup for the old man in return.
"No, my teacher has been extremely kind to me. It is only right that she asks me to do whatever she asks of me, and I don't think she asks too much."
"My teacher had high expectations of me, and it was I who let him down."
Fate spoke these words with heartfelt sincerity. His past experiences had become blurred, and his life had only truly begun since his teacher brought him into the church.
Seeing Fate's response, the old man remained silent, simply sipping his tea.
"Have you been very busy lately?"
After a long while, the old man finally spoke again.
Upon hearing this, Fate lowered his head. The secret realm, the school anniversary celebration, the missing persons case, and the orphanage—these things were squeezing out his already limited time, to the point that he was spending less time at the church.
"It's alright, I'm just an old man living alone anyway."
"It doesn't matter whether I have anyone with me or not, I won't live much longer anyway."
Seeing that Fate remained silent, the old man chuckled and then said self-deprecatingly.
"No, teacher, you're not old at all. You look like a young person in their twenties or thirties!"
Fate is right. This guy is indeed not old. Although you can see a few white hairs between his eyebrows and some wrinkles on his face, he doesn't look old at all in terms of physique.
He was very robust, and even in his thick bishop's robes, the muscles bulging beneath his clothes were still visible. Although his movements were slow like an old man's, each swing of his limbs was powerful, all of which indicated that this was a body full of vitality.
"Sigh~ What's the use of a strong body? When the heart grows old... that's when you're truly old!"
"The teacher's heart is not old."
Fate just kept praising him, and as the old man looked at Fate with his head down, his expression gradually became serious.
How much time do you still spend praying each day?
How much more time will you spend meditating?
"One hour? Two hours?"
"Or are you saying it's only half an hour, or even not at all!"
The old man's voice gradually became stern, and faced with his criticism, Fate simply lowered her head in shame, not daring to utter a sound.
"Ah~"
Seeing Fate's expression, the old man sighed, his stern look fading, and he spoke earnestly:
“I don’t mean to blame you, I just hope you can understand what is more important.”
“You have great talent, you can’t live like me, stuck in this small place.”
"The capital is your true home, and only the capital, a place teeming with geniuses, is where you belong!"
“You are very talented, just like these well-genetically grown spider trees.”
"I gave you a better flowerpot, though not as good as those of the princes from the capital, but not by much."
"But ultimately, a plant's growth depends on itself. Cultivation is like water; if you don't advance, you fall behind. Only by accumulating enough can you become a towering tree."
"I hope you can spend more time cultivating every day and not waste your talent. Time is a very useful thing, so don't waste it on meaningless things."
"I did it..."
"What? You think I'm wrong?"
"No, it's just..."
"But what? Is it spending time on cases that have nothing to do with you? Or spending time on things that won't help you improve?"
“The case will be investigated, you don’t need to worry about it. And those children in the orphanage have their own paths to follow. You are not on the same path as them, and you can’t waste your time on these meaningless things.”
Fate wanted to argue, but looking at the old man's pained eyes, he couldn't bring himself to speak.
"Stay in the church for the time being. You don't need to investigate the case, and you're not allowed to go to the orphanage. As for the secret realm... I'll train your combat skills for you."
The old man placed his hand on Fate's shoulder, looking down at him as he spoke:
"Fate, I truly consider you my son."
I don't want you to end up like me.
"Your talent has the potential to reach even greater heights!"
"But you need to change your mindset!"
"Only those with great strength are qualified to protect others!"
Do you understand?
"........."
"clear."
"very good."
...........................
"Dinner party?"
"Correct!"
"Don't go."
Lin Tian lay listlessly on the sofa, his mind blank. After this period of torment, he had come to understand one thing.
He's really not suited for investigation!
"what?!"
Lily walked out of the bathroom with an unfriendly look on her face. She had just finished showering and was only wearing a towel. Water droplets were still dripping from her smooth hair and delicate face.
After she came out, Bai also came out wearing a children's bath towel. Since they started living together, Lin Tian noticed that the two of them often liked to take baths together.
I wonder who's clinging to whom?
"You really aren't going?"
"Don't go!"
Lin Tian's words were very firm; this guy wanted him to accompany her to some kind of banquet as soon as he arrived.
Please! It's a dinner party!
It sounds like a lot of trouble; it's definitely the kind of dinner where you can only eat a few bites before having to walk around for a very long time.
No time! He's incredibly busy! The missing person case hasn't been solved yet, how could he possibly have time to attend any banquet?
I'd rather spend this time squatting in the principal's office for two hours; maybe I could even find something there.
Seeing Lin Tian's expression made Li's forehead swell with anger. This wretched man! She fed him and provided for him, and now he wouldn't even stay with her for a moment.
They've completely wasted their conscience!
Li became increasingly angry as she thought about it, and walked straight up to Lin Tian, then stepped on his left shoulder with her long, fair legs.
Bai, who was standing nearby, saw this scene and her eyes flashed. She immediately sat down to the side. Although she still looked dazed, it was obvious that she was just watching the show.
"Can you say that again."
Even if you beg me, I won't go.
"I'm the kind of man who, once I've made a decision, will never change it!"
【Ding! 】
[Have a safe and peaceful dinner with Lily. Quest reward: Silver Essence*3]
“But then again.”
Your sincerity touched me!
sincere?
Li looked at Lin Tian's constantly blinking eyes, and then at her long legs that were perched on his shoulders.
"you......."
Lily seemed to have thought of something, and her cheeks suddenly turned red.
"Go to hell!"
boom!
what?