Dimensional Descent

'She's gone in a circle six times already… She really takes me for a fool…'

Leonel gazed toward Joan's slender back.

In reality, maybe it wasn't Joan's fault. Leonel's calculative abilities were too sharp and he hadn't revealed anything about his true powers just yet.

However, where she was at fault was in the fact that though Leonel portrayed himself as innocent and somewhat ignorant, he never pretended to be stupid. This Joan was looking down on him too much. Leonel was certain that he would see something wrong with her actions even without his abilities.

The tug of war in Leonel's mind raged on. On the one hand, he truly couldn't bring himself to see her as an enemy. But, another side of him was constantly hiding the most important aspects of himself as though instinctually.

Leonel felt that his ability was somewhat tempering his more emotional side, and he decided that he didn't particularly dislike that fact. But, he still needed to make a decision.

Should he continue to follow Joan? Or… Should he steel himself and kill her here?

Without Joan, completing the hidden quest would be next to impossible. The morale of the Frenchmen was almost entirely reliant on her. And Charles wasn't eager to attack Paris to begin with.

However, a hidden quest was ultimately a hidden quest. They could leave this place without completing it. Though, Leonel wasn't exactly sure of the ramifications for doing so.

wasn't. The 'side', 'main' and 'hidden' quests all had their own purpose. Their ultimate task was to deal with the anomaly in the timeline and save the present from being eaten away by it. How important

had. And, according to Aina, this Sub-Dimensional Zone might very well be a Unique Zone. In such a case, with so many potential variables, the quicker they could get out…

morals faced. Was his conscience really fine with taking on this burden? Was

not

relationship he had built with her, shallow as it might be, warranted Leonel following to the end of this path. If danger

foolish one even. The smartest thing to do was to take out the spear he had used Aina's special

he did this, he and Aina's lives would be guaranteed. Whether they succeeded or failed in recapturing Paris,

"We're here."

almost been impossible to see in the shadows, one might easily miss it if wandering around randomly… almost like how hidden Joan's smile was

— Archbishop has very strict rules. Even I am not allowed to see him freely. Take hold of this opportunity well, it could change

for Leonel and Aina, bowing slightly to them almost out of an odd habit that didn't seem to fit the situation. Then, sidestepping to go around them, she

I hope

in a striking English. The change was so jarring that Joan froze. She had only just brought her shoulders level with

held a level of command and conviction to it that Joan couldn't overlap with the

every aspect. His abilities, his loving and caring demeanor, he was even handsome. His only flaw was that he was a bit simple,