BXBX NOVEL Chapter 84: Tears That Were Never Shed
'Aye! System, it seems like you or whoever did everything made my luck very good. Is it a compensation for throwing me in that hell on earth? I have to say I'm very happy about it.'
Shen Yu said in his mind, thinking about how every disciple of his was so talented. He turned to look at Ying Yue and could only shake his head. Every disciple of his was too terrifying, and he feared he might even hinder their growth by making wrong decisions.
[Master...did you always have this habit of overthinking and talking to yourself?]
'Its called paranoia and yes I had from a young age. Because whenever I thought of the worst that could happen to me, heavens would take it as a challenge and throw me in something even worse than what I had imagined. So yeah, I got that habit and since I had no one to talk to, I talked to myself. Wait! Do I look like a creepy guy when I'm having these monologues?'
[Probably not. Anyways, I'm just saying that you shouldn't look down on yourself so much. You're a God, Master. You can demand anything from me, and I'll give you that.]
'Power doesn't mean intelligence. Yes, I can take power from you and become the strongest, but I'll still have this shit mentality which can cause harm to my poor disciples. They're too talented.'
[I can actually give you that too if you want and order me too; however, that would erase the very person you are.]
'I know!'
[Master...why do you have to overthink so much? Aren't they your wives now? Isn't that why you're concerned for them? Then let me tell you, Master, a relationship works both ways. Both sides make mistakes, and the other covers for that. You will make mistakes, and that's for sure. No offence, but you were a pretty weak-minded Master, with only having a single simple goal in mind. You just survived and never tried to achieve something. That's your mentality, and even if you have merged with Shen Yu's soul, you are fundamentally you. And a person like you would surely make mistakes but that's fine. Actually, I won't explain. You be brave enough and ask your wives.]
Shen Yu pursed his lips as he tried to keep a neutral face. Getting scolded by the System was pretty embarrassing, but he didn't mind it. What System said was for his benefit, and it was only truth, a hard one but truth nevertheless.
He took a deep breath and looked at his three wives. All of them were attentively watching Xiao Lan's awakening with stars shining in their eyes. Xiao Lan was their sister, and they were excited for her.
Shen Yu opened his mouth and closed it. He couldn't find the words to speak, and even though he was standing at the top of the world, he was hesitant, scared, and even fearful.
Still, he had decided to change and if he backed down now, all of it would be for nothing. That's why he mustered up his courage and asked, trying to keep his voice steady as he could.
"Um, Can I ask something?"
The three women turned towards him and showed a confused look. Rolling his eyes, Shen Yu tried not to facepalm. He then asked.
"What If...I mean, in future what if I made some mistake? What if my decision was bad one for you all?"
Shen Yu practically felt his heart beating rapidly right next to his ears. He clenched his fist under the table as he looked at the three with a nervous gaze.
The three ladies grew even more confused as they all looked at each other. Then, Ning Xi looked weirdly at Shen Yu and said.
"Master...why are you asking such a silly question? You're our Master and husband. We have vowed to spend the rest of our lives together, right? Or are you forgetting that?"
Lan Ming nodded and said.
"First of all, we don't think Master can make any decision that would be bad for us. And even if you did, we'll gladly face the consequences. You are our husband and our flaws are tied to each other."
Ying Yue smiled and put her hand on Shen Yu's hand as she said.
"Master, you don't need to think only about us. You have given us things that we can never repay you. I'm a lonely child who has never felt the warmth of family. I was always jealous of everyone but was helpless. With how I am... I'm sure nobody will accept someone like me in their family. But you did, you took me as your wife and gave me a family and a big one at that. I now have so many sisters who cares about me. Master, you greatly underestimating your importance in our hearts. If you order us to die, we'll gladly give our lives to you with a smile on our faces."
Ning Xi and Lan Ming looked at each other and smiled. As Lan Ming said, they also put their hands on Shen Yu's palm.
"So, to answer your question. We'll just face the consequences of your mistake because we know you will be on our sides. You are our husband and we are your wives. We are a one family and we'll face everything."
Shen Yu just stood there, his eyes moisturized as he tried hard not to shed tears. He had not shed a single tear even when he was going through pure hell, but now, his eyes were refusing to listen to him.
He took a deep breath and said, still containing his tears.
"Thank you, thank you for being with me."
He knew they wouldn't understand the true meaning of those words, but he needed to say them. He couldn't explain to them how much their presence meant to him, and each and every one of them was practically carrying a part of him.
They were the reason of his life.