After those words, the communication was cut off.
Angel had originally thought Sanders would ask him about the Night Innkeeper and his relationship with the Night Innkeeper. Just as he was agonizing over whether to tell him, Sanders had unexpectedly cut off the communication so decisively.
Angel stood there in a daze for a moment before handing the communicator back to Samantha.
Samantha accepted the communicator expressionlessly, then said to Kant, "Time to go. Maher just sent word that Sinafa will arrive at the crossroads southeast of Prey Hall soon. We need to go meet her."
Kant nodded. Turning to Angel, he said softly, "Your mentor is right. Take care of yourself. You're sure you'll be all right?"
Kant's question seemed baffling, but Angel understood that he was implicitly asking how great a threat Fafnir posed.
"I'm fine. My task is already complete. Once Lasudelan's blockade is lifted, I'll leave. Don't worry, nothing will happen," Angel said.
Kant nodded with a genial smile. "That's good. My Qili is still waiting for you..."
Angel's expression stiffened. He thought Kant was about to pair him up with someone again.
"...for her Shapeshifting Softworm." Kant deliberately dragged out a long breath before finishing the sentence.
Angel's face darkened. "The Soft-State Worm is still locked in an offensive and defensive struggle with the Dreamweaver Ant. No Shapeshifting Softworm has been born yet. But once there are any results, I'll definitely save one for Qili."
Kant nodded. Urged on by Samantha, he silently mouthed one last "Take care" before turning and leaving. Their figures gradually vanished into the white smoke until they disappeared from sight.
Angel stood where he was for a long while before finally sighing softly. He glanced back at the Freezing Curse floating beside him, then shook his head and returned to