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The next day, Noah seemed to have no intention of leaving and slept until he woke naturally.
Est likewise acted as though nothing had happened. Holding Noah's hand, she walked out of the bedroom with him.
"Are we leaving now?" Est asked softly in her usual emotionless tone.
"Aren't you going to say goodbye to anyone?"
"Even if we get the chance to come back next time, only a month will have passed here." Noah stroked Est's head.
"Or is it that you can't bear to leave this place, Est?"
"No." Est shook her head without hesitation.
"As long as I have Master, that is enough."
"You..." Noah let out a wry laugh.
Only then did someone knock on the door, followed by a voice from outside.
"Excuse me, Lord Noah."
"Albedo?" Noah raised his eyes toward the door.
"Come in."
As soon as he spoke, the door was gently opened.
Outside, Albedo and Demiurge had appeared together and walked in.
As she looked at Albedo and Demiurge, Est, who was holding Noah's hand, slightly raised her head and glanced at him. After Noah nodded, she immediately closed her eyes. Brilliant light flashed around her body as she turned into particles of light that gathered in Noah's hand.
Before long, the familiar Silver Dagger appeared in Noah's hand, and he tucked it back at the small of his back.
Only then did Noah look at Albedo and Demiurge.
"What is it? Is something wrong?"
Demiurge chose to remain silent.
Only Albedo stepped forward and met Noah's gaze.
"Is Lord Noah preparing to leave?"
"That's right." Noah blinked.
"What? Are you still worried?"
"No. Since