(Heartfelt thanks to 'Jian Jiao,' 'Ice-Lying Cat,' 'You're Quietly Watching Me Update,' 'M Q's Nyarlathotep,' 'Qiao Naisheng,' 'Sword Breaks the Waves,' 'Journey of the Era,' and 'Wu Qing Wu Yi Wu Fa Wu Tian' for their rewards!)
"Are you planning to leave?"
The howling gale swallowed those not particularly loud words, and Noah's voice vanished in an instant.
If Ren had not heard those words, it would not have been strange at all.
Therefore, Ren remained silent and said nothing.
Yet it was precisely that attitude that made Noah understand.
Ren had definitely heard him.
Noah had come to understand Ren to some extent.
Though she was mysterious in every respect, at the end of the day, this girl who was hailed as the strongest Sword Dance Princess, enjoyed supreme glory, and was worshipped by nearly all Shrine Maidens across the world was merely an ordinary girl.
She regretted the mistakes of her past.
She wanted to make up for what she had once done wrong.
She cared about the safety of others.
At the same time, she cared for people, looked after them, and would brave fire and water without hesitation for those close to her.
Otherwise, there would have been no need for Ren to return to Areishia Spirit Academy because of Velsaria Fangr.
Otherwise, there would have been no need for Ren to help Fianna resolve the problem with her contracted spirit because of their past connection.
In short, to Noah, this girl who possessed enormous fame in this world was a fairly decent person.
However, Ren also bore many burdens.
For example, the advantages and disadvantages brought by the title of strongest Sword Dance Princess.
For example, the power of the Dark Spirit King.
And, for example, the World Shards within Ren's body that had fundamentally