Ilusia Kingdom, outskirts of Pike Town.
A Spatial Gate quietly opened, and Sephiroth stepped out with Nico Robin. Each of them carried a suitcase.
He gently stroked the girl's head and looked at her intently.
"This town is near the border of the Ilusia Kingdom. Public safety is fairly good. Head west, cross the mountain ridge, and you can reach another country. To the east is a nearby port, where you can set sail...
Before you have the ability to protect yourself, I don't recommend going out to sea. These waters are chaotic and dangerous!"
"Mm!"
Nico Robin lowered her head, her voice somewhat muffled as she fought back the tears threatening to spill from her eyes.
During her four years on the run, this had been the happiest time of her life, and Sephiroth had also been the kindest person to her...
Now, she was going to be alone again!
Seeing the despondent look on the girl's face, Sephiroth sighed softly. From inside his black leather jacket, he took out a white half-mask and placed it over her face.
"Robin... this is all I can do for you!
In this chaotic era, you must learn to deceive and betray. Do not trust anyone too easily...
One distant day, the truth of history that Ohara pursued will no longer be concealed. It will become known to the world...
Live well, and witness the new history!"
After saying that, Sephiroth did not look at the black-haired girl again. He spread his Black Wings and shot into the sky. High above, he locked onto a Black Bat in a certain direction, opened a Spatial Gate, and appeared over a hundred kilometers away...
Nico Robin stared blankly at the silver-haired young man's disappearing figure in the sky. She stood there for a long