C52 Friendship Exposure

I lightly patted his shoulder and tentatively asked, "Martial Uncle, what's wrong?"

He struggled to wave his hand and spat out a word, "No …"

There were no more words.

Martial Uncle, since it's like this, can you not try to be brave?

I gently pulled on one of his arms, allowing him to lean on my side once more. We walked towards the Clear Order Hall step by step, leaving Nan Sann behind us