Illimitable Until Death - Chapter 15

In the Yomogawa Family, Konochi Kurusu was considered a highly esteemed samurai.

It wasn’t just because of Konochi Kurusu’s exceptional swordsmanship, but also because Konochi Kurusu was tasked with protecting Yomogawa Ayame, the person bodyguard of Yomogawa Ayame.

Therefore, Fang Li’s decision to challenge Konochi Kurusu in the Martial Arts Competition was not only triggered by the Side Quest but also because Fang Li wanted to get closer to Yomogawa Ayame through Konochi Kurusu.

After all, Fang Li’s Main Quest 2 was closely related to Yomogawa Ayame, so it was absolutely necessary to make contact with her.

Now, Fang Li finally had the chance to meet Yomogawa Ayame.

“Hello, Ayame-san,” Fang Li politely greeted Yomogawa Ayame.

However, this greeting seemed disrespectful to Konochi Kurusu.

“You, how dare you greet her so casually,” Konochi Kurusu glared at Fang Li and said in a low voice, “Ayame-sama is the eldest daughter of the Yomogawa Family. It wouldn’t be surprising if she inherits the position of the head and becomes the ruler of Aragane Station. At least show some respect by addressing her with ‘-sama.'”

To Konochi Kurusu’s veiled threat, Fang Li rolled his eyes and couldn’t be bothered to respond, making Konochi Kurusu feel the urge to draw his sword.

On the other hand, Yomogawa Ayame suddenly realized something and said, “So, you are the Mr. Wanderer who defeated Kurusu?”

This question hit Konochi Kurusu like a ton of bricks, and his face turned sour.

Seeing this clearly, Fang Li felt a sense of satisfaction and deliberately smiled as he replied, “Yes, I am the Wanderer who defeated Kurusu.”

Konochi Kurusu’s heart sank.

His pride as a samurai was already higher than that of an average Samurai, and his serious and disciplined personality made him value the dignity of being a Samurai. Every word and action he took were extremely rigid, almost like a role model for Samurai.

But in the end, Konochi Kurusu, who took pride in being a samurai, was defeated by a wanderer who had never even practiced martial arts.

For Konochi Kurusu, this was a bitter pill to swallow.

That’s why Konochi Kurusu had been pestering Fang Li these past few days, trying to regain his former glory.

And now, not only had he failed to turn the tide, but his most cherished charge had ruthlessly hit him where it hurt the most. It was hard for Konochi Kurusu not to feel miserable.

“…In terms of strength, I definitely won’t lose to you,” Konochi Kurusu stared intensely at Fang Li and gritted his teeth, “Don’t get too cocky, wanderer.”

“I’m not being cocky,” Fang Li shrugged and replied, “I’m just reminding you since you’ve been unwilling to accept it. I hope you can learn from this and strive harder in the future.”

With that, Fang Li patted Konochi Kurusu’s shoulder as if to say, “It’s for your own good.”

This only made Konochi Kurusu’s expression resemble constipation.

“Hehe…” Yomogawa Ayame couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh.

Little did she know, that laughter was like a devastating blow to Konochi Kurusu.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to make fun of you, Kurusu,” Yomogawa Ayame smiled slightly and then turned her gaze towards Fang Li, saying, “I just find Fang Li-san very interesting.”

“Is it interesting?” Fang Li was surprised and blurted out, “It was just a casual joke among my group of friends during my school days.”

“School?” Konochi Kurusu was taken aback.

“School?” Yomogawa Ayame exclaimed in astonishment, “So, Fang Li-san, you have attended a private school?”

Under the astonished gazes of Yomogawa Ayame and Konochi Kurusu, Fang Li realized his slip of the tongue.

In this era, going to school was not a simple matter.

Most of the land outside had already been occupied by Kabane.

Even the stations were barely able to defend themselves.

A private school was a privilege enjoyed by individuals with status and position.

Fang Li remembered that in this era, the only educational institutions open to commoners seemed to be elementary education establishments like temple schools.

Therefore, being able to go to school was a sign of someone exceptional.

And logically, a wanderer would never have had the opportunity to attend a private school, right?

So, if Fang Li had really gone to a private school, it would likely raise suspicions.

At that moment, Fang Li fell silent for a while and smiled as he spoke to the two, “There’s no need to be surprised. I did have the opportunity to attend school in a place where I used to live. However, that place no longer exists in this world.”

Upon hearing this, both Yomogawa Ayame and Konochi Kurusu fell silent.

“I see.” Yomogawa Ayame said with a touch of sympathy, “The Station where you used to live has been overrun, hasn’t it?”

“After the Station fell, you managed to survive and then escaped here alone, right?” Konochi Kurusu closed his eyes and said softly, “That explains why you haven’t learned Martial Arts but possess such extraordinary speed.”

Clearly, both Yomogawa Ayame and Konochi Kurusu assumed that Fang Li had lived in a Station that was attacked by Kabane, survived on a land filled with Kabane, and fought desperately until he reached Aragane Station where he was taken in.

With that interpretation, Fang Li’s past attendance at school and his lack of Martial Arts training despite displaying exceptional decisiveness and speed were explained.

Of course, these were just the assumptions made by Yomogawa Ayame and Konochi Kurusu.

Fang Li wasn’t lying.

After all, the place where Fang Li had lived did allow for attending school, and that place indeed no longer existed in this world.

“Well… it doesn’t matter. It’s already a good thing to have survived,” Yomogawa Ayame said, trying to console Fang Li, “Why not come to the Yomogawa Family and become a samurai?”

“Become a samurai?” Fang Li’s expression suddenly became strange.

“Forgive my frankness, Ayame-sama,” Konochi Kurusu frowned and spoke bluntly, “Although this person has some skills, he doesn’t have a foundation in Martial Arts. It might not be suitable for him to become a samurai.”

“Not suitable?” Yomogawa Ayame blinked innocently and said, “But, Fang Li-san defeated Kurusu, so wouldn’t that be suitable?”

“I…” Konochi Kurusu’s eye twitched, and he couldn’t help but start roaring in his mind.

Why did she have to bring that up?!