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Perhaps it was only an illusion.
But at this moment, it was as though everything in the world had suddenly vanished, leaving only a man and a woman staring at each other.
Noah and Saint Tenzi's gazes met, and each could clearly see the emotions revealed in the other's eyes.
Of course, Noah had no idea what emotions were showing in his own eyes at that very moment.
He only knew that all kinds of emotions were plainly displayed in the eyes of the holy young girl before him.
There was disbelief in those eyes.
There was incredulity in those eyes.
There was overwhelming joy in those eyes.
There was an unprecedented surge of excitement in those eyes.
Although all of it was only reflected in those watery eyes, Noah felt it clearly and truly.
Three years had passed, yet it felt like a single day.
With just one look, Noah could tell that the holy young girl before him had not changed at all from the national leader who had timidly confessed to him three years ago.
At the very least, the feelings hidden deep in her heart had been laid completely bare by that single look.
As a result, Noah's expression softened without him realizing it.
Only then did Kisara and Natsuyo come back to their senses. The dazed looks on their faces turned into shock, then delight.
"Noah!"
"Guild Master!"
Hearing Kisara and Natsuyo call out to him, Noah withdrew his gaze from Saint Tenzi and turned toward the two girls.
However, this was clearly not the time to catch up.
"H-How is that possible?"
The terrorist leader, who had witnessed the Long-Necked Dragon's death from beginning to end, spoke in