Extra: Reunion

But then again, can Clinton and his team really uncover the secret of this fog...? What if they fail to see through it?

As she thought about it, Lucina couldn't help but worry again.

Honestly, if they're also fighting fiercely against Copy like we are.

Leaving aside whether they could defeat their opponent without their own magical support, even if they did win in the end, would they really have the energy to ponder these obscure secrets...?

Perhaps I should take Lia to find them first?

She frowned, and the little figures in her mind were fighting fiercely.

If you close your eyes and rely solely on the feeling of the route you've already taken, you should theoretically be able to keep up with them.

The problem is... how can I guarantee they haven't changed their route?

Or perhaps they've already discovered the secret of this Dense Fog and are on their way here?

Most importantly, he had consumed more than a third of his Mana after this battle.

If he were to take Lia to another area like this, who knows what other troubles they might encounter along the way?

Staying here, the two no longer have to worry about traps; the only trouble is the possibility of new Copy appearing at any time.

But once you step out there, the troubles you'll face won't be limited to these; you'll have to waste countless Mana to resolve them.

After weighing the options, Lucina decided to stay put and wait for rescue. However, she had clearly forgotten that they were no longer on the original route they had taken.

Time passed by, and Lia had recovered from the side effects of over-releasing Mana, but the miracle Lucina had hoped for still hadn't happened.

"They... could they all have already...?"

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Although she was unwilling to believe the sudden thought that had popped into her head, as time gradually wore down her patience, various distracting thoughts inevitably arose in her mind.

No...

It can't be like that...

Lucina still couldn't believe that this was how it would end for them.

Clinton was there. Their team had faced several life-or-death situations in the past, but whenever Lucina saw Clinton's calm profile as he racked his brains to find a way out, she couldn't help but feel a sense of security.

In fact, Clinton led them through difficulties time and time again, proving himself time and time again.

It wasn't until much later that she realized she had secretly fallen for this doting, caring team leader.

When she finally understood this, Lucina tried to deny it, but the heart-pounding excitement she felt every time they looked at each other was an undeniable fact. What kind of feeling was that?

Seeing that person brings a strange sense of peace, like finding the greatest support in the world. No matter what happens, he'll solve it for you. Lucina is never the type to rely on others to get things done. On the contrary, by modern standards, she could undoubtedly be categorized as a strong woman. She usually tries to solve problems herself first, and even if she can't solve them alone, she'll actively seek help and contribute her efforts. But every time she sees Clinton doing something for her, she can't help but feel an uncontrollable surge of joy. Is this the feeling?

I've fallen for someone...

But right now, there's still no word from them, and their whereabouts are unknown. This feeling of not knowing if they're alright is like a pot of boiling water constantly simmering in her heart.

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"Lucina?" Seeing Lucina's expression gradually darken, Lia called out with concern, clearly sensing that something was wrong with her.

"Yes, I'm fine." Seeing the concerned look on Lia's face, Lucina smiled in return.

"I was just thinking about some things, it's nothing serious."

"What are you thinking about? Thinking about how to get out of here?"

Lia reached out and patted Lucina on the back, seemingly trying to imitate what Lucia had done to her earlier, hoping her actions would make Lucia more comfortable.

No, that's not it.

"What are you thinking about?" Lia asked curiously. "I'm thinking about... someone I like."

When she said "one," Lucina hesitated noticeably, but facing the innocent Elven Girl before her, she seemed to feel that she had nothing to worry about.

It's said that Elves are a race with very detached emotions, so I doubt that even if I expressed the concept of "love," it would resonate with her at all.

So, under Lia's curious, tilted-head gaze, Lucina, with the intention of both calming her mind and passing the time, began to chat with her:

"What would it feel like for Elf to fall in love with someone?"

"I don't know... My parents never told me about these things."

"What about the other members of the tribe?"

Hmm... It seems the priest mentioned this topic decades ago, but I was too young then to remember much...

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Can "decades ago" and "still young" really appear in the same sentence...?

"As expected, Elves aren't interested in this kind of thing."

Lucina dusted herself off and plopped down on the ground, just like Lia.

She had already set up a simple magical Binds around them, so even if anything dangerous got close, she was confident she could counter it immediately.

If I keep my nerves on edge like before, I'll eventually suffer from neurasthenia. Sitting down and chatting with Lia to relieve my boredom seems like a good alternative.

"Hey, I have someone I like."

Seemingly realizing she'd heard something unexpected, Lia suddenly perked up, acting like a gossip-loving girl.

"You know, Lia... the feeling of liking someone is really strange." In the past, I always thought that as long as I was strong enough, I could solve all the problems I encountered, so I desperately practiced magic, wanting to become stronger and stronger. But later I realized that not everything in this world can be faced and solved alone, but I was unwilling to accept that, and didn't want to know that I would also have times when I was powerless. Just then, someone appeared by my side. He told me that not everything has to be faced alone, and as a team, it's okay to rely on each other sometimes.