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…"

nearly felt guilty. She really

at my pain… Who did I wrong in my

not lifted the curse, I would have lost to him without a doubt. There's a reason Valiant Heart had so much hope in

I 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 wanting a piece, especially since this

an

humans are good

What would happen if several organizations of humans converged to split resources and there was a single race of people that

hands paused. She looked over toward Leonel who was playing with Little Tolly. After two years of not bonding with the little guy, unlike with Little Blackstar who reaffirmed their connection practically instantaneously, Leonel had to put in some effort

looked over because those seemingly

maybe she shouldn't be so surprised. Leonel's understanding of human nature

that he still couldn't perfectly read her. But, that was

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

Tolly after realizing it

their gazes met, he blinked in confusion for a moment before

is it? Am

she registered what she was

when Aina froze. He

a kitchen with Aina, helping her with simple tasks and teasing one another… it made him forget about the burden on

Aina

the Oryx and Valiant Heart is inevitable, though. Have you

Sael,

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