C145 The Split of Life and Death

"Jiayi, I promise to always protect you. Even if the world crumbles around us, I'll stand firmly by your side," the boy with black-rimmed glasses declared, his eyes brimming with love as he uttered those clichéd yet potent words of affection.

"Okay, you better keep your promise to protect me!" Jiayi replied, nestling against the boy, her face radiating sheer joy. In that instant