Infinite Days

But he still pointed at Sivir, who stood behind him with a complicated expression, and spoke to Tobiichi Origami.

"Sounds good, but shouldn't you tell your companion first that you're planning to leave with me?"

"Sivir..."

Tobiichi Origami looked at Sivir, her face showing how touched she was. After all, Sivir had truly looked after her during her time in Water Shurima.

"I'm sorry, Sivir. I can't keep adventuring with you, because Li Ke is what I want to pursue."

Sivir nodded, looking a little melancholy too.

"Something to pursue, huh..."

Watching Tobiichi Origami enviously, Sivir couldn't tell what she was feeling.

When she was little, all she'd wanted was enough to eat. But what about now...

It seemed there was nothing she wanted anymore.

Li Ke naturally noticed the change in Sivir's mood, so he invited her along.

"Why don't you come adventuring with us somewhere else? We can hire you for the best price."

But Sivir shook her head without thinking.

"No, I still have a lot to do in Water Shurima..."

But anyone could tell that wasn't true. Sivir looked lost. Someone who truly had something they wanted to do wouldn't look like that.

Sivir realized it too. She picked up her glass and took a sip, then saw Tobiichi Origami reach out to her.

"Then join Li Ke's harem."

Sivir almost spat water in Tobiichi Origami's face. She stared at her friend in disbelief.

"Are you serious?"

"I am, Sivir. You care deeply about how other people live, and you enjoy having them look up to you with admiration and respect. So join Li Ke's harem and let him help you rule Water Shurima. After all, none of its rulers have been as good as you!"

Tobiichi Origami spoke with complete sincerity!

And she meant every