After saying that name, Xius let out a long breath.
He had hesitated and struggled before saying it, but afterward, he felt much more at ease.
He chose to trust her.
Before the desk, Ash and Nini exchanged a glance. After hesitating for a moment, Ash pulled out the tip of his tail with a soft pop.
"Have you heard that name before?"
"No."
The Banshees scattered throughout the place also gathered together, exchanging meaningful looks. They knew the gravity of the situation. Since Xius had been so cautious about that name, it had to be of great importance. They did not even say the name aloud.
Xius also waited expectantly for Little Gwen's reply. This was the first time he had spoken that name aloud—the name from Blue Star.
On the other side of the connection, the color slowly faded from Little Gwen's eyes. She turned excitedly toward Lina. "Prometheus... is that our [Father]'s name?"
"Not it."
"Huh?" Little Gwen froze, then spoke again unwillingly. "Are you sure? Or could it be an issue with the pronunciation? After all, that was a thousand years ago."
"It can't be. That name... is very special. It's vastly different from other people's names." Lina shook her head, looking somewhat disappointed. "So it isn't him. I had such high hopes for him too. Sigh."
"What is that name? You still can't tell me?"
Lina shook her head. "This is my only way of confirming [Father]. I won't tell anyone... Since it isn't him, end the ritual."
Little Gwen pursed her lips, her face full of reluctance. But after looking at Lina for a moment, she sighed and reconnected the ritual, preparing to tell Xius.
"Sorry, it isn't that name. I've never heard of it either..."
"Is that so?" Xius was taken aback and