Bab 1299: Tell me properly

SUMIRE

Indeed, this proud man wouldn't have stepped into the wheel of reincarnation for her sake if he didn't love her. Slyvia explained the story to her in detail and just hearing it made her emotional. How did Yuhi-san feel seeing her in that state? It must have hurt him deeply.

"Besides, I was getting tired being the spirit King."

"Mm, how much older were you?"

Yuhi paused. "I think I had at least another three decades over you, though it's hard to say. Being the spirit King is a lot of responsibility, it wears away a person's soul down. Before I met you, I was already thinking of ways to pass down my crown."

"You could have done that easily. If you slept with your fiance and she bore you an heir-"

Yuhi nibbled on her earlobe and she giggled. "I'm kidding, I remember you telling me that you weren't attracted to her and how shallow and superficial she was. But, surely there were other options?"