Dimensional Descent

Leonel gave Anared one more look before turning away and following Aina.

He realized that he was even more sensitive about Aina compared to how he usually was. Of course, he somewhat understood why this was and inwardly kicked himself. The more he acted like this, the more subconscious Aina would be. He wasn't doing her any favors by being like this.

If others heard Leonel's thoughts, they would realize that he seemed to be far more introspective about himself in relation to Aina than he was about himself alone. It was quite an interesting phenomenon, but Leonel, of course, wouldn't notice this.

Sael led the two away. Somehow, likely through a teleportation pad, they disappeared and reappeared in a hidden room that oversaw the first floor. However, Leonel was certain that no one could see them as though they were standing behind a one-way viewing pan of glass.

Once they reached this point, Leonel subtly put up his guard. This had long since become a habit of his. In truth, if he could have refused Sael's invite, he probably would have.

Unfortunately, the environment only became more constrained over time because Sael didn't speak immediately. In fact, she seemed to be hesitating.

After a while, she somewhat awkwardly puffed out her chest as though gathering her courage.

"… Be honest with me, why have you come here?"

Sael looked right at Leonel, ignoring Aina. In truth, the only reason she had called Aina here was because she hoped that whatever feelings Leonel had for Aina would cause him to go easier on her.

"Uh …"

Leonel stood in confusion before he suddenly 'understood'.

"… I know I'm from Earth but I didn't hear anything about being unallowed to participate because of this. Was I not allowed?"

Sael froze.

Earth? What was

in, but what does that have to do

Sael's answer

to Terrain in the first place was because

of Aina. And, the only reason Aina was sent to

organization behind Brave City, she would have to change all of

join us?" Sael was

frowned. He really couldn't understand what Sael was

this point had left a bad taste in his mouth. Plus, he had just rejected Old Hutch's offer

That said…

Leonel looked toward Aina.

want to join them?"

Aina blinked before nodding.

smiled. "Then

for Aina, yet it also seemed this was enough to firm his resolve to an immovable degree. It sounded like even if Sael tried to reject him now, he would fight her

a moment

be about that? Of course, how

to herself like a madwoman.

Forget it, when the time comes, this

took a

you both

of the air.