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"Nasita will be very powerful in the future. She will learn a lot of knowledge, be more powerful than her teacher, and know how to govern a country. Nasita will grow up, meet many, many people, experience many, many things, and have many, many precious memories... She will also find her own great sage. At that time, I can retire. Even without me, Nasita can protect Sumeru."

"No." Nasita shook her head again. "I don't want to do this. I can't do it."

She held the Great Sage's hand; the Grass God's small hand was warm and slightly cool, and with a slight force, she grasped Morning Star's palm.

"Could the teacher retire a little later?" Nasita asked earnestly.

Morning Star looked at Naxida and finally gave a bitter smile.

The Little Auspicious Grass Goddess was born not long ago, like a blank sheet of paper entering this world. She has always stayed in the Pure Goodness Palace and has no concept of many things, including birthdays, and also—

'die'

As a mere mortal, I cannot accompany you to the very end.

Morning Star wanted to tell her that, but when he saw the little grass god's clean and expectant light grass-colored eyes, he couldn't say a word.

—She is a newly born god, and the sages of Sumeru have high expectations for her. Gods have responsibilities, but to Morning Star, Narcida is just a little girl.

She pressed her lips tightly together.

After a long pause, he lowered his eyes and said softly.

“When Nasita grows up, she will understand.”

This is the most common way to fool or deceive children.

"You can't buy this. You'll understand when you grow up." "You need to keep your distance from girls. You'll understand when you grow up." "You need to learn to be sensible. Mom can't always be with you... You'll understand when you grow up."

The constant nagging annoyed the child, so she longed to grow up quickly and understand the adults' perfunctory attitude. But when she finally grew up, she realized that those seemingly casual words contained more than just deception.

And sadness.

All the words can actually be summed up in one sentence:

"I love you, you'll understand when you grow up."

But Narcida didn't understand. Gazing at the morning star, she asked happily, "When Narcida grows up, will Teacher be able to become Narcida's sage?"

Morning Star lowered her eyes and said softly:

"Ah."

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PS1: To reiterate, the setting of Sumeru has been modified compared to the original.

PS2: Today is Mother's Day, everyone remember to wish your moms a 'Happy Mother's Day'!

PS3: This is a book by a friend; I'm recommending it to him.