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…"

bastard punted across the room. Aina almost forgot it had just been a joke and nearly felt guilty. She really would have if Leonel didn't clench his chest and fall over in his chair, causing

pain… Who did I wrong in my

had not lifted the curse, I would have lost to him without

their territory. Whatever land was ceded would definitely have numerous hands wanting a piece, especially since this world is so rich

an

"But, if there's one thing humans are good at doing, it's forming

human part of the universe. What would happen if several organizations of humans converged to

She looked over toward Leonel who was playing with Little Tolly. After two years of not bonding with the little guy, unlike with Little

Rather, she looked over because those seemingly

while, she realized that maybe she shouldn't be so surprised. Leonel's understanding of human nature was so deep

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

calculating Leonel. No matter how he pretended, when it came to Aina, Leonel couldn't ever completely throw

Tolly after realizing it had been a while since

in confusion

it? Am I very

she registered what she

of laughter when Aina froze. He hadn't laughed so hard in a

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

away her embarrassment, Aina couldn't help

right. The clash between the Oryx and Valiant Heart is inevitable,

Sael,

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