Chapter 361: The

"Just as you yourself said, perhaps it was the diary that created the connection at the beginning, but afterwards, it became an intertwining of fate."

"Even I know that human interactions are not entirely driven by interests."

Kaguya Sigong also had every right to say these words.

"Just like Hayasaka."

"Regardless, she is the one who committed betrayal against me, but this was not what she herself wished to do; it was merely helplessness due to her status and family."

"According to my nature, betrayal cannot be forgiven."

What she tolerated least was betrayal.

Having been betrayed by someone she thought was a friend and tasted that flavor, she never wanted to taste the same flavor again.

Betrayal was the bottom line she could tolerate.

Yes, this was the standard of the past Kaguya Sigong.

"But, I forgave Hayasaka."

Kaguya Sigong stated frankly.

"That is not my benevolence; it is merely that my bottom line and Hayasaka were not equivalent, so I gave Hayasaka a way out."

"This is not any kind of interest; it is simply that Hayasaka and I have known each other for a long time, and our connection started very early."

"Amamiya-kun, according to your words, my fate and hers were linked together very early on."

Afterwards, Kaguya Sigong looked directly at Ren Amamiya.

"Amamiya-kun, the connection between you and me at the beginning was on the diary, and it was also a relationship of interests."

"But, for me, Kaguya Sigong, you are also the only one, the special one."

Memories of being raised like a canary in a cage named Sigong slowly surfaced.

Yet, that cage was frozen and cracked open, giving the canary inside a chance to break free.

"The diary brought me not just power; it was an opportunity."

"Sigong has always been a cage pressing down on me; as long as there is Sigong, I have no freedom."

"Even my life would be manipulated by Sigong and used for Sigong's political marriage."

"Of course, I also know that as a Princess, this is a price that must be paid."

Kaguya Sigong was not without resolve, nor did she lack any thought of taking responsibility.

"It is just that, if there is a chance to grasp one's own fate, that is naturally the best."

"But, I myself am absolutely unable to do it."

This is a very regrettable thing.

For a canary raised inside a cage, the canary itself does not have the ability to break the cage.

"The diary is the hope that breaks through my daily life."

"So I hope to gain more."

Regarding this point, Kaguya Sigong did not deny her own thoughts.

"But, I have not forgotten who brought the diary."

Hearing this, Ren Amamiya realized.

"Is it... me?"

Kaguya Sigong looked at him as if it were the most natural thing.

"Of course it is you."

"If not you, then who else?"