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"It's not a matter of who is more important!" Ao Bing finally broke down, his emotions spilling over. "I'm in pain too, Nezha! I want to fly to your side right now, to forget all responsibilities and burdens! But I can't! I can't abandon the entire Dragon Tribe for personal feelings! Please understand my situation!"
"Understand?" Nezha scoffed. "Have you ever truly understood my situation? Being ostracized by the school, feared by classmates, having to disguise myself as an ordinary person every day, and now, even the one I love most is pushing me away!"
"I'm not pushing you away," Ao Bing's voice was weary. "I just hope you can be safe, that you can wait until I resolve these matters..."
"Wait? Wait for how long?" Nezha interrupted him. "A month? A year? Ten years? The lifespan of the Dragon Tribe is much longer than that of humans. Perhaps waiting means nothing to you, but for me, time is limited!"
"Nezha..." Ao Bing's voice carried a plea.
"Enough!" Nezha interrupted again. "Since we both have our responsibilities and convictions, then let it be this way. You do your duty as the Dragon Prince, and I'll make my own choices. It seems neither of us can balance responsibility and love."
"Don't say that, Nezha," Ao Bing's voice trembled. "We can find a solution; just give me some time..."
"Time?" Nezha said coldly. "When you're trapped in the Dragon Palace and I'm stuck at school while the whole world is falling apart, whose side will time be on? Ao Bing, we are both powerless, but at least when it comes to how to act, I have the right to make my own choices."
A long sigh came from the other end of the line. "You're right; we both have our choices. Nezha, whatever you decide to do, promise me one thing—take care of yourself. Don't take risks for me; don't go recklessly into any dangerous places."
"I can't make that promise," Nezha's voice was as hard as iron. "Just as you can't give up the Dragon Tribe for me, I can't abandon my principles for you."
After a moment of silence, Ao Bing softly said, "It seems we can't convince each other anymore. Perhaps... this period of separation will allow us both to think clearly."
"Think?" Nezha laughed bitterly. "Think about how unsuitable we are for each other? Think about the fate of humans and dragons being destined to part ways?"
"Nezha, don't say that..." Ao Bing's voice was filled with pleading and pain.
"I'm tired, Ao Bing," Nezha sighed. "We both need to calm down. Good luck; I hope you can resolve the crisis with the Dragon Tribe and protect your people. As for us... let's talk after everything settles down, if there's still a chance."
With that, Nezha hung up before Ao Bing could respond. He threw his phone onto the bed and covered his face with his hands, silently crying. This was their most serious argument since they met and the most profound tearing of their souls. They loved each other but were pulled in opposite directions by responsibility and reality, unable to find a balance.
Outside the window, the sun was setting, painting the sky in shades of orange-red as if it were on fire. Nezha stood up, wiped away his tears, and packed his belongings. No matter what Ao Bing said, he had decided to head to the East Sea tonight to investigate. Not to prove anything but simply to do what he believed was right.
"Maybe you're right, Ao Bing," Nezha murmured to himself. "Maybe we both need to complete our respective missions before considering our future. But this mission must be chosen by me alone."
His phone screen lit up with a message from Aunt Taiyi: "Are you ready? I'm waiting for you at the school gate."
Nezha replied: "Ready and on my way."
Finally glancing around his dorm room one last time, Nezha took a deep breath and turned to walk out the door.
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