As dawn gradually broke, thin sunlight pierced Ursus's night sky, brushing the snowfields with a faint warmth.
"It's finally over..."
Deep within the Black Forest, Gorth rubbed his hard brow and slowly rose to his feet.
After an entire night of "ideological warfare," he finally had a more concrete understanding of why Vane called Talulah a "warrior of light."
Her passion burned fiercely, her heart held light, she yearned for justice, and—
That almost stubborn innocence that had not yet been ground away by cruel reality...
The girl's emotions were far too intense. During last night's discussion, she had invited Gorth more than once, hoping he would join her in founding the organization called the "Reunion Movement."
After Gorth clearly and repeatedly refused, she could not hide her disappointment, yet she did not lose heart. Instead, she quickly turned her energy toward the next question, like a tireless seeker of knowledge.
As the subjects they discussed grew deeper and the concepts involved became increasingly abstract and complex, even clever Alina gradually found the translation difficult.
The unique terminology of another world was hard to match accurately in Terra.
Seeing this, FrostNova tactfully left and went with Alina to look after the shieldguards and Yeti Squadron members outside, who were still asleep or unconscious.
In the end, only Gorth and Talulah remained, talking through the night until dawn.
Seeing Gorth stand, Talulah still wanted to ask something else.
Gorth raised a hand and pointed at the brightening sky.
"It's time to stop. Your friends haven't slept all night..."
Talulah sheepishly closed her mouth, composed herself, and gave Gorth a solemn bow.
She straightened up and was about to head toward Alina and FrostNova when her steps suddenly halted.
"Excuse me... can I come seek your guidance again someday?"
Gorth fell silent