"Oh, Romani, how are you feeling? You look like you're ready to fight that lunatic Lorenzo to the death, aren't you?"
On his way downstairs, Lawrence ran into Verrocchio, who seemed to have just woken up. Verrocchio smiled and greeted Lawrence.
"Yeah."
Lawrence passed by Verrocchio, his response somewhat cold.
Verrocchio seemed a little surprised by Lawrence's coldness. Only after Lawrence had passed him did he shrug and curl his lips.
"Well, looks like you really are ready."
He turned around as well and followed behind Lawrence.
What neither of them noticed was that, after they left, the woman with wine-red hair also came down the stairs.
Harley stood on the steps, watching Lawrence's retreating back. One hand covered her mouth, and the look in her eyes was utterly unreadable.
What was she thinking?
Perhaps only she herself could understand.
"Let's set out, everyone."
In the living room, Fujimaru Ritsuka hung the vial of gemstone medicine Lawrence had given him around his neck and looked at everyone as he spoke.
Lawrence conjured a gemstone in his palm. He stared quietly at it, his eyes lowered.
"Ritsuka."
He called softly.
"Yes, I'm here, Mr. Lawrence."
Ritsuka tilted his head at Lawrence in confusion.
"This time, we'll win too, right?"
"We'll kill the Demon God Pillars, restore this Singularity, and then return to Chaldea."
"Right?"
Lawrence looked into Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes.
"Yeah, of course."
Though he did not know why Lawrence was asking, it did not stop Fujimaru Ritsuka from answering with his usual smile.
"Then let's go."
Lawrence stood and walked toward the door.
"Mr. Romani!"
Just as he reached the door, a voice called out to stop him, making his hand pause before opening it.
He was somewhat afraid to turn around and look at the person who had called