Chapter 420 - 209: Officially Becoming a Demon Hunter_1
Protecting oneself is the beginning of protecting everything!
Listening to Long Dangdang and Long Kongkong, the various high-ranking officials of the Magic Temple and the Priest’s Temple all revealed different expressions. Undeniably, their answer was unusual. However, it was still within the realm of reason. Similar situations had happened previously, the only question was, why did they take a whole nine months to come up with such a seemingly straightforward answer?
Ling Menglu, standing in the back row, let out a sigh of relief when she heard their response.
Her greatest fear was that they would not protect their hearts, or even get lost in the Inner Sanctum Preservation Hall. As per the rules of the hall, only individuals with the greatest malicious intent would end up in such a situation. Although she did not believe them to be evil, she couldn’t dismiss the fact that neither temple would allow this to happen! Moreover, they were reserve demon hunters and incredibly vital to the alliance. They were the holders of the Wisdom Spirit Furnace.
"What did you see during the process of protection?" Old Master Ling asked in a deep voice. If he didn’t ask, someone else would.
Long Dangdang replied, "I saw reflections of my past. Various images flickered before my eyes, like fragments of a broken mirror, on loop."
Old Master Ling further questioned, "Then how did you come to the conclusion that protecting oneself is the beginning of protecting everything?"
Long Dangdang explained, "Because I was unsure of what to do initially. I grew up under the care of my parents along with my younger brother. We became professionists under the nurturing of our teachers, and subsequently entered Spirit Furnace Academy. During this process, I always felt happy, fulfilled, and joyous. At the same time, I was constantly being protected by those around me. On the other hand, I felt like I hadn’t really protected anything or anyone. Hence, I was always in search of a protectorate, but I was often unsure. It wasn’t until going through many cycles that I realized if I could guard myself and reduce trouble for those keeping me safe, it seemed like the best choice."
Upon hearing his explanation, the expressions on the faces of the many high-ranking officials of both Sanctuaries slowly calmed down. Although it was eccentric, it somehow made sense and seemed like the plausible answer. The fact that it took so long was possibly because the boy was too confused or had considered the situation too comprehensively.
Old Master Ling turned to Long Kongkong, "And you?"
Long Kongkong glanced at his grandfather, then at his older brother, and replied, "Same."
Old Master Ling twitched at the corner of his mouth, "Speak properly."