Lovers

Gondola sailed through the sky, Angel and Xius seated opposite each other.

Ever since Xius learned that the source of the mysterious fluctuations was the "Dream Conch of Moonlit Coast," his expression had remained somber. Angel did not bother probing Xius's state of mind. Upon learning that he too was returning to Gelu Town, Angel had taken the initiative to invite him aboard.

Though Angel also felt deeply wary of Xius, Xius differed somewhat from Yurika. When facing Yurika, whose spiritual power was injured, Angel might not be able to defeat her, but he could still run. Yet when facing Xius, he would not even have a chance to flee. Since he lacked the strength to resist, he might as well take a step back of his own accord.

However, after boarding the ship, Angel had also begun pondering what to do next.

Xius's return would inevitably shatter the balance Angel had maintained with Yurika. As Yurika herself had said, she might truly have little interest in Jon. But Xius was different. Not only Yurika—even Leon had personally admitted that Xius had instructed him to record Jon's daily data meticulously. It was clear how much Xius cared about Jon.

Under such circumstances, what should he do? How could he protect Jon while also keeping himself safe?

Angel pondered for a while. Originally, he had planned to wait until Dream Wilderness was more or less completed before putting Jon into it. But Xius's return had made him resolve that, regardless of whether Jon's body still had any hope of being cured, he would first pull Jon into Dream Wilderness.

When the time came, no matter what Xius's attitude toward Jon was, Angel could at least preserve the spark of Jon's consciousness in the end.

While Angel was lost in thought, Xius,