After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they dispersed to rest, while Kachina and the other contestants went to find Xilonen to deal with their Ancient Names.
The next day, Lumine and Paimon found Theresa, who had been wandering around Natlan. They spotted the catgirl Theresa playing with a Concealed Leaf Dragon out in the wilderness.
Many little dragons surrounded the catgirl, with Yumkasaurus and Featherflame gathered around her, listening to her sing.
Theresa was singing the Lesser Jade Grass King's song-I Will Never Forget.
Her sweet, melodious unaccompanied singing and the healing {depressing} lyrics kept Lumine and Paimon from interrupting. Instead, they waited for the catgirl to finish before speaking.
"All right, little ones, I'm done singing."
Theresa smiled and stroked Yumkasaurus's head as she spoke, while the little ones lingered around her, reluctant to leave.
"Theresa, so you're here! We were looking for you at the Sacred Flame Stadium, but we couldn't find you. Then we came out for a stroll and happened to hear you singing."
Paimon flew over to Theresa and called out as she looked at the pretty catgirl.
"Mm-hmm, little Paimon and Lumine, you have something to ask me, don't you? Let me guess... you must want me to help you get stronger, right?"
Theresa twitched her cat ears and asked Lumine and little Paimon. At her words, they smiled awkwardly without denying it.
"Lumine is easy enough, but little Paimon, you have me a bit stumped~"
Theresa gave Paimon a rather meaningful look, and that deep, lingering gaze immediately made Paimon feel uncomfortable.
"Um, well, just help the Traveler. Don't worry about me. How much fighting power could these little arms and legs of mine have?"
For some reason, Paimon felt a little guilty as she waved her hands, saying there was