Leonel and Aina left the restaurant not long later, their expressions not giving much of anything away until they were already back in the Segmented Cube.

"Why did you agree to help them?" Aina finally asked after the two were alone again.

"Why turn down free resources?" Leonel said with a laugh.

"But… If we help them protect their territory, wouldn't that make it more difficult for your plans?"

"No, it would actually help. You and I aren't representative of the younger generation of Valiant Heart. With how shaky their foundations are, isn't it best to leave it in their hands?"

"Well… Raylion actually isn't so weak."

Leonel blinked, looking over at Aina who had seemingly begun to cook something.

"Should I be jealous?"

Aina looked up from the stove, blinking innocently, a sweet smile on her face.

"You left me for two years. Who knows, maybe I wavered."

"Ah…"

been a joke and nearly felt guilty. She really would have if Leonel didn't clench

did I wrong in my

dramatic. I have fought him, he is indeed very powerful. If we had not lifted the curse, I would have

agree with you. From what Teacher Magnaril said, there are multiple organizations vying for their territory. Whatever land was ceded would definitely have numerous hands

is an

yes." Leonel nodded. "But, if there's one thing humans are good at doing, it's

part of the universe. What would happen if several organizations of humans converged to split resources and there was a single race of

After two years of not bonding with the little guy, unlike with Little Blackstar who reaffirmed their connection practically instantaneously, Leonel had to put

wasn't looking toward Leonel because of this. Rather, she looked over because those seemingly simple words he just spoke

so surprised. Leonel's understanding of human nature was so deep that he practically collapsed Valiant Heart Mountain with just

couldn't perfectly read her. But, that was less about him being unable to, and more about his

No matter how he pretended, when it came

after realizing it

in confusion for a moment

is it? Am I very

she registered what

into a fit of laughter when Aina froze. He hadn't laughed so

was very happy. These simple, peaceful moments, sharing a kitchen with Aina, helping her with simple tasks and teasing one another… it made

hiding away her embarrassment, Aina couldn't

that's the way you're looking at it, then you're probably right. The clash between the Oryx and Valiant Heart is inevitable, though. Have you thought

of Sael, Leonel

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