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…"

Aina almost forgot it had just been a joke and nearly felt guilty. She really would have

I wrong in my last life to have such a

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

you. From what Teacher Magnaril said, there are multiple organizations vying for their territory. Whatever

an opportunity,

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

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

not bonding with the little guy, unlike with Little Blackstar who reaffirmed their connection practically instantaneously, Leonel had to put in some effort

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

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

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

happen to the Oryx should Valiant Heart lose, was the cold and calculating Leonel. No matter how he pretended, when it came to Aina, Leonel couldn't ever completely throw away all

from Little Tolly after realizing it had been

gazes met, he blinked in confusion

it? Am I

subconsciously nodded before she

erupted into a fit of laughter when Aina froze. He hadn't laughed so hard in a long

moment that he was very happy. These simple, peaceful moments, sharing a kitchen with Aina, helping her with

her embarrassment, Aina couldn't help but

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

Sael, Leonel

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