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…"

some sick 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

I wrong in my last life to have such a

so dramatic. I have fought him, he is indeed very powerful. If we had not lifted the curse, I would have lost to him without a doubt.

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

an opportunity,

nodded. "But, if there's one thing humans are good at doing, it's forming in-groups and

happen if several organizations of humans converged to split

with the little guy, unlike with Little Blackstar who reaffirmed their connection

Aina wasn't looking toward Leonel because of this. Rather, she looked over because

human nature was so deep that he

that was less about him being unable to, and more about his love for her clouding

what would happen to the Oryx should Valiant Heart lose, was the cold and calculating Leonel. No matter how he pretended, when

looked up from Little Tolly after realizing it had been

gazes met, he blinked in confusion for a moment before

is it? Am I

subconsciously nodded before she registered

when Aina froze. He hadn't laughed so hard

happy. These simple, peaceful moments, sharing a kitchen with Aina, helping her with simple tasks and

embarrassment, Aina couldn't

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

of Sael, Leonel

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