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“ Ah, truly beautiful. ” I couldn’t help but gasp when I saw her. Her eyes, like two gemstones glistening in the moonlight light, locked onto mine. She was standing there, her long, flowing black hair cascaded like waterfalls from her shoulders, her pale skin subtle, a beauty that made me feel like a fool for even thinking about her.

I was a淬炼师, a master of cooling metals. My job was to temper the fiery elements, to balance the chaos of the world with the cold, controlled precision of my craft. But tonight, I was breaking the rules.

It all started when I was called to the ancient town of Xiangyuan, a place steeped in mystery and whispered secrets. The townsfolk spoke of a beautiful girl who had just arrived, her presence said to bring prosperity to the town. I wasn’t interested in wealth or power, but something about her spark intrigued me.

I had been searching for a way to connect with her, to understand her, to make her mine. But every time I thought I was close, she would pull away, her laughter a sweet reminder of the distance between us. Yet, for some reason, I couldn’t shake off the feeling that she was destined for me, that our love would be a fire that would consume both of us.

As I stood in the town square, watching the people go about their daily lives, I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to have her by my side. To hold her hand, to share my burdens, to take care of her when no one else would. But I was a retainer, not a true companion. I was here to serve, to do whatever it took to make her happy.

And then she spoke.

“ Do you believe in love at first sight? ” her voice was soft, almost whisper-like, but it carried a weight that made my heart race. “ I do. ”

I blushed furiously, but I couldn’t look away. Her eyes were filled with something I couldn’t quite name, a mixture of wonder and fear. It was the first time I had seen her truly see me, to look into my soul and see the spark that I knew was alive inside me.

“ Of course I do, ” I said quickly, trying to cover my tracks. “ Everyone does. ”

She laughed, a sound that was both sweet and intoxicating. “ I know that. But I also know that not everyone is lucky enough to find that one person who truly belongs to them. ”

I nodded, feeling a strange mix of emotions. On one hand, I was grateful for the chance to know her, to see the good in her heart. On the other hand, I was afraid. Afraid that this was all just a fantasy, that she would one day realize the truth and walk away, leaving me to wonder if I had ever truly found anything.

But then she said it.

“ I want to be with you, no matter what. ”

I gasped, my heart leaping into my throat. “ What? You want to be with me? ”

“ Yes, I do. ” she said, her voice steady despite the tears that welled up in her eyes. “ I’ve always wanted to find someone like you, someone who can balance the chaos of the world with the calm I bring. ”

I felt a strange mix of emotions again, a mix of excitement and fear. Excited because this was exactly what I had been searching for, and fear because I wasn’t sure if I was ready for it. But as I thought about it, I realized that I had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

“ And you’re willing to give it a chance, aren’t you? ” I asked, my voice soft but firm.

She smiled, a small, sweet smile that made my heart race even more. “ Of course I am, Master. You’ve always been honest with me, and I know you’re the kind of man who would never back down from a challenge. ”

I couldn’t help but laugh, a small, nervous laugh that made me realize how ridiculous I was being. Of course I would give it a chance. I was a retainer, after all, and my job was to serve and protect her. But deep down, I knew that this was more than just a job.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the town, I found myself standing at the edge of the town square, watching her as she disappeared into the distance. Her laughter echoed through the air, a sound that was both familiar and foreign. And for the first time, I realized that I didn’t just want to be with her; I wanted to be part of her, to be the person she was meant to be with.

And as I turned to leave, I couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of peace. Maybe this was all just a beginning, a step towards something bigger and more wonderful than I could have ever imagined. But one thing was certain: I was about to find out what it meant to be more than just a retainer, more than just a pawn in the game of love.