The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

Back then, Nanako insisted on competing with Aurora, whose strength had improved significantly thanks to Charlie's Rejuvenating Pill. 5

In the end, Aurora had seriously injured Nanako in the ring, which eventually became a thorn that pieced Charlie's heart. 7

On the one hand, he felt sorry for Nanako, but on the other, he appreciated her zeal for never saying no and her courage to tread uncharted waters. 3

In addition to that, he felt a certain degree of shame for her because he single-handedly pushed Aurora from a level far below her to a level far beyond Nanako's.

Now that he had cured her, the thorn was removed, and he no longer felt the disturbing stab in his heart.

He saved her life and made her strength improve by a large margin, so the guilt was also redeemed. 6

With both the heartache and guilt finally being washed away, what remained was more of an appreciation for Nanako.

He smiled at her heartily and full of ease. "In that case, I'll head off first!"

forced a bright smile and wished him. "Charlie-kun,

you peace and health!" 'Bu-un shou ryu' was an

Japan respected martial arts, and the ultimate representative of martial arts was the Bushido

Japanese tradition, wishing a person' bu-un shou ryu' had many meanings, Aswishing him good luck and

a supreme blessing a

did not expect to hear such a true blessing from Nanako; hence he was slightly stunned. He wrapped his right fist with his left palm, clutching them together, and said aloud, "Thank you, Miss Nanako. I hope to see

at Nanako once again before turning around and

tears fell from her eyes as

him once again, but she was afraid that if she did so, he would see her face drenched with tears, and

watching him disappear behind the door, as he turned around

moment, Charlie suddenly looked back at

as if he was struck by