A Beautiful Story

Hearing Shen's request honestly made me a bit nervous. I mean, I did all this talking it up, partially because it was how I felt, but also because I was subtly trying to convince him not to fuck up the entire kingdom.

How much a story meant to someone would differ quite a bit between people after all. And now, he was asking for this very story.

"While I could tell you about it, in the end, the best way to experience something like that is personally. In the end, I doubt my words will be able to convey the true feelings."

There was a small smile on Shen's face.

"I understand. However, if it truly is as rare as you say, doesn't that mean that there is a chance that I will never end up coming across it within my natural lifespan? Dying without ever knowing... would be too unpleasant. Even if it is only a blurry image, I would like to see the moment where one's worst enemy becomes someone you can trust more than yourself."