Chapter 1816


    "I am aware of that." Yahiko smiled, then continued indifferently, "So what? Even if you’re married,


    Nanako still fell for you, didn''t she? Both myself and Nanako are willing to forgive and forget about


    your past and present, but what matters the most to us is your future!” 5


    Having said this, Yahiko said solemnly, "Mr. Wade, since the incident, I have gained new insight in


    regards to human life. When one is alive, everything bes meaningful. Being rich has its own


    purpose; Being poor has its own purpose. However, when one is dead, life is nothing regardless if


    one is rich or poor."


    "Before this incident, I would never have allowed my daughter to marry a foreigner. Nevertheless,


    after the incident, all these things were no longer of vital importance to me. What matters most is to


    make my daughter happy and give her the best in life!” 3


    "Mr. Wade, you''re strong, capable, and charismatic. Nanako is cultivated, has a good family


    background, a s well as inner and outer beauty. Also, she likes you a lot. I can see that you have


    feelings for Nanako too. Otherwise, you wouldn''t havee all the way to Japan, visited her in


    Kyoto, saved her life, and healed her wounds. Not to mention, you drove all the way to send her to


    me at midnight." 4


    Charlie nodded and said, "Mr. Ito, no doubt Nanako is


    a very nice girl. However, as I mentioned earlier, I''m a married man."


    Ito waved his hand and said, "Don''t try to avoid this by using your married status. You can always


    file for a divorce even if you''re married. If you don''t want to opt for a divorce, you can still marry


    Nanako and stay in Japan, never to return to where you’re from." 6


    Charlie shook his head and said with a smile, "Mr. Ito, indeed, I do admire Ms. Nanako for her


    unique qualities. However, what you’ve suggested is a definite no from me." 2


    A moment passed, then Charlie continued, "Moreover, I''m not staying in Japan. I''ll be returning to


    Oskia perhaps by today, ortest by tomorrow." 3


    Yahiko smiled and said seriously, "Mr. Wade, there''s a n Oskian saying, ''A talented person is free to


    choose his own boss''. I have investigated your background, and I''m sorry to say that your wife is


    not worthy of you!" 7


    Charlie looked at Yahiko nonchntly, then smiled as he said, “Seems like Mr. Ito has a good


    understanding of Oskian culture. Just a while ago, you were able to mention the words ''Prepare for


    unprecedented events and umte strength'', now, you''re able to say the phrase ''A talented


    person is free to choose his own boss''... it looks like you know Oskian culture very well indeed!" 2


    Yahiko said seriously, "When I was young, I idolized Togo Heihachiro, who had led the Japanese


    navy to defeat the Russian navy in the Battle of Tsushima. It was said that Togo Heihachiro brought


    along a waist tag with these words engraved on it-''To worship Macduff Ybarra for the rest of life''. It


    was only then that I realized that Togo Heihachiro had been under the influence of a philosopher,


    Macduff Ybarra. Since then, I followed his footsteps, studied a lot of Oskian history books, and


    learned an ample amount of Oskian culture as well as its literature.” s


    Charlie nodded andughed, "How admirable to learn that Mr. Ito is a studious person.


    Nevertheless, I want t o rify to you that I will not divorce my wife. As such, whatever that has


    been said, please do not repeat it anymore."


    Charlie continued, "Besides, I am leaving Japan very soon. Please do not mention this to Nanako to


    avoid any disappointment." 4


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    Yahiko looked at Charlie and said earnestly, "Mr. Wade, Oskians are particr about the cycle of


    fate. The night before this, hadn''t the doctor confirmed to u s that Nanako, who was sitting in a


    wheelchair, may not be able to stand up again for the rest of her life anymore? But now, look at her!"


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    Yahiko patted his knees where his legs had been amputated and mocked himself, "Now, I''m the one


    who has lost the ability to stand up instead of Nanako. So, this is life, the cycle of life!" 1


    Charlie frowned and asked, "Mr. Ito, I don’t quite understand what you''ve just said." 1


    Yahikoughed and said, "What I mean is that even if you leave Japan today and swear never to


    come back again, the cycle of fate may bring you back here even i f it is against your wishes!"


    "The same philosophy applies to you and your wife as well. Even if you think that you will never


    divorce your wife, who knows, fate may separate you two someday?!” 10


    "Never say never, Mr. Wade. You''re still very young and have a good many years toe. Nothing


    is certain for now.”