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The night wind swept around the lake, making the air exceptionally cold.
For an ordinary person, that temperature was enough to leave them frozen stiff.
However, Fianna had set up a cold-resistant barrier around the camp, ensuring that those within it would not feel the cold.
Thus, although Noah and Mira stood against the freezing wind, neither showed any discomfort. Neither spoke, either, making the surroundings especially quiet.
After an unknown amount of time had passed, Mira finally spoke.
"Why do you still want to maintain an alliance with me?"
Mira's words did not surprise Noah.
Noah had long known that this girl would eventually have such doubts.
Yet Noah did not answer her directly. Instead, he spoke as though he did not understand.
"Why can't we continue maintaining an alliance with you?"
"Because there is no need to." Mira spoke bluntly.
"You have already obtained enough Magic Stones to advance to the finals. There is no need for you to keep fighting. As long as you stay here obediently and wait until noon tomorrow, you will naturally qualify for the finals. Continuing like this offers you no benefit."
"Maintaining an alliance with me and continuing to fight will only increase the risk of your Magic Stones being taken." Mira turned and looked at Noah.
"If it were me, I would definitely take a defensive stance at a time like this. I would stay in the stronghold and avoid pointless battles."
That was why Mira had been puzzled when Noah chose to maintain their alliance during the day.
In Mira's eyes, Noah's group no longer had any