The reporters in the video immediately erupted into chaos. Microphones shot forward; questions rained down like arrows.

"Mr. Gu, are you saying the ban on necromancy is… false?"

"What secret is your company planning to reveal?"

"Do you mean to say the government lied to the public all these years?"

The video shook violently as the crowd surged closer, but Mr. Gu's face remained calm.

"I said what I said," he replied slowly, clearly, leaving no space for doubt. "Gu Jin is my daughter. She is not evil. If anyone dares to call her a monster, then they should first face me."

The moment Gu Jin saw the video, her heart softened. Her eyes trembled slightly and she whispered to herself,

"They really do not know how to give a proper interview."

Her lips curved faintly.

From the interview, there was only one clear conclusion.

Her father loved her.

Otherwise, why would he have such an unreasonable attitude?

His whole message was simple: Whoever hurt my daughter will get hurt by me.

Gu Jin lowered her gaze. That kind of love was dangerous.

It was the kind of love where even if she committed a crime and was thrown into prison, he would still stand before the world and say, "It is not my daughter's mistake. It is mine."

Her heart was filled with joy.

When she scrolled further, she saw more videos. This time, they were from her siblings.

One by one, they sat in front of cameras. Their expressions were serious, but their voices were warm.

Her elder brother Gu Jishi said firmly,

"Even if she has necromancy, it does not mean she is evil. In fact, Gu Jin is the best sibling I could ever ask for. The world only sees the word 'necromancy.' But we see our sister. And she is the kindest person in our lives."

Her eldest sister Gu Jichun's eyes turned red in the video. She wiped her tears and stammered,

"Why is everyone judging her without knowing her? When I was sick and almost wanted to commit suicide, it was my sister who healed me. It was my sister who gave me warmth even when she had none. If this is what a so-called monster does, then I wish everyone were a monster like her."

Gu Jin's fingers tightened around the phone. She clenched her fist, but her heart felt shaken.

There was also a video of Gu Jihu, who adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and said in a firm voice,

"I will fight the world if they dare to harm her. She didn't harm any innocent in her life. I will see who dare to attack her."

She tried to calm her thoughts, but then another video appeared.

Her eyes narrowed. It was none other than Long Yifan.

Almost without realizing it, she clicked it.

The screen shifted. A familiar masculine voice filled the empty room. His tone was soft and mellow, like gentle water.

"Gu Jin is my fiancée," Long Yifan said calmly. "Even if she does something evil, I will back her."

Gu Jin blinked.

Long Yifan's voice continued, stronger now,

"But let me be clear. Necromancy is not evil to begin with. If the government plans to keep her in custody, force her to erase her element, or even think about killing her, then I will make sure the government itself changes."

Gasps were heard in the background of the video.

Reporters shouted, but Long Yifan ignored them.

His eyes turned sharp as he stared straight at the camera.

"If necromancy is so evil, then what about the Evil Eye Organization lurking in the shadows? Why don't you deal with them first? Why do you waste your strength targeting one woman who saved thousands?"

With that, the video cut off.

Gu Jin's lips trembled slightly. She nodded.

Their argument was strong. Their voices were loud. But deep inside, she knew arguments were not enough.

"The law is clear," she whispered. "Necromancy is forbidden. Whoever awakens it must be executed."

Her hand fell on her lap. "Even though they are helping me… this will only put them in danger."

Her eyes darkened as she checked more articles.

She expected the worst. She expected to see the whole world calling for her death.

But what she saw surprised her.

On the international platform, instead of a one-sided witch hunt, there were protests.

In one video, a crowd in another country shouted, "Why is necromancy banned? We demand answers!"

In another, people carried banners. "Gu Jin saved lives. Why call her evil?"

Different countries. Different voices. But they all stood for the same thing.

For a moment, it seemed like the whole world was united for her.

Gu Jin froze. "Why now?" she whispered. "Why not for the others who were caught before me?"

And why were so many people even fighting for her?

Her mind worked quickly.

She remembered the faces of necromancers she had read about in the past, all of them executed without mercy. None of them had ever gained such support.

"This is not natural," she thought. "Someone is manipulating the result."

Her eyes narrowed. She already knew the answer. "Long Yifan…"

That silly man who always acted carelessly, who joked too much, who seemed useless… He was the one behind this storm.

Her heart felt strange, but she did not speak further. She simply closed her eyes. A voice in her mind told her it was true.

The next few days passed quickly.

The internet shifted from hate to arguments, and finally to full debates. People fought online with words like swords.

At last, a huge announcement was made. A court hearing would be held. Not in secret, but in the grand Magic Council Court.

And this time, Gu Jin was not to be arrested. She was to be invited.

The news spread everywhere. The world's eyes turned to her.

One evening, her phone buzzed. It was a call from her father, Mr. Gu.

She hesitated for a moment, then answered.

"Jin'er, how are you now?" his voice came softly through the speaker.

Her heart tightened in worry, but she spoke calmly, "Father, I am fine. Do not worry."

A sigh of relief came from the other end.

"Good. That is all I wanted to hear. You do not know how many sleepless nights I have had, fearing you were breaking apart under the pressure."

Gu Jin smiled faintly. "I am doing great. I am stronger than before."

There was a long silence. Then Mr. Gu's voice lowered, tired but firm.

"You do not need to worry about the public's opinion. Soon, a hearing will be held in the Magic Council Court. We will stand there, beside you, and we will make sure we win."

Gu Jin's eyes softened. "Father…"

He continued, his tone now filled with warmth,

"You do not need to be frightened. You do not need to feel fear. No matter what happens, we will stand with you. You are not alone, Jin'er. Never again."

Her lips trembled. She had always told herself that she could fight alone.

That she did not need anyone. That the world could abandon her and she would still stand.

But now, hearing her father's voice, hearing his tired yet stubborn reply, something inside her cracked.

She whispered, almost to herself, "They… they really will stand beside me."

For once, Gu Jin felt the warmth, and this time it lingered longer than any other time. She let her hand rest over her chest, where her heart beat faster than usual.

For the first time in many years, she felt like a daughter again. Not a monster. Not a weapon. Just a daughter who was loved.

She breathed deeply, steadying herself. "Then I must not let them down. If they are willing to fight for me, then I will fight too."

The next morning, Gu Jin dressed in simple clothes.

Her face was calm like usual, but her steps were firm and full of determination.

Long Yifan walked beside her, matching her pace.

The sunlight fell across the mansion's gates as the two of them left together.

The moment they stepped outside, Long Yifan looked sideways at her. His eyes gleamed with pride, and the corner of his lips lifted into a smile.

If he had a tail... it would have been wagging by now.

"So," he asked proudly, "did you see my interview?"

Gu Jin glanced at him. Her tone was calm, almost too calm.

"I saw it." She paused, her eyes narrowing slightly. "You were being too dramatic."

Long Yifan laughed softly.

"Dramatic? If it had been any other girl, she would have placed her hand over her heart, told me she was touched, maybe even cried a little. She would have said she wanted to marry me right away. But you, Gu Jin… you looked like you were watching the news about the weather."

Gu Jin tilted her head slightly. "Then you can leave. I will not stop you."

Long Yifan turned his head and stared at her, eyes wide. "You are truly heartless."

Gu Jin nodded calmly. "Yes. I am heartless. It is not too late. You can still back out of the marriage."

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