After sending Swen to negotiate, Airen stood at a suitable spot outside the royal capital and approached Reika, who was gazing up at the sky.

    "Lady Reika."

    "Ah, a-ah...! What is it, Lady Airen...?"

    "You seemed lost in thought."

    "Ah...."

    Reika offered a faint smile as she replied.

    "I just... had a bit of an uneasy feeling when I came here. But now that I''m actually here, it seems like it''s not as big of a deal as I thought...?"

    "An uneasy feeling?"

    "Of course. But Swen isn''t the only one I''m protecting."

    "Huh...?"

    "You''re included as well, Reika. It only makes sense. I came here to escort both of you."

    "Ah...."

    Reika’s face flushed slightly. At first, she had found Airen somewhat difficult to approach. But now, she realized that Airen was far more admirable than she had expected. Gathering her courage, she spoke carefully.

    "Th-thank you...! But honestly, talking about dreams and worrying because of them... it felt a bit too ridiculous to bring up so soon after meeting you...."

    "I understand. My reputation isn’t exactly the best, after all."

    "Huh...?"

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