Leonard laughed. "Josani, I don't want my memories of this training journey to consist of nothing but holding you while we watched the fun.
"Although I can't find my path in life between life and death the way Lynn did, I still need to see what I'm capable of.
"You see... in the environment I grew up in, there were only whispers. Nobody would discuss my abilities with me.
"And since leaving the High Forest, the enemies I've encountered have either been so strong that even peeking out to watch was dangerous, or... I never even had a chance to act.
"Just as Edna said, I should give it a try and find out what I'm really made of."
The Faerie Dragon tilted her head and thought for a moment. "That little girl has influenced you. Otherwise, you should be like me—why get involved yourself when there's fun to watch? My dear Leo, I object to this marriage. She's completely wrong for you.
"A fellow as easily distracted as you would be better off finding an elf. At least you could part on good terms, and you wouldn't be hunted down if you met again.
"If you really find yourself such a powerful girl, I'm... afraid I'll end up tending your grave! Dear Leo, please have mercy~ Don't make poor Josani sigh over your gravestone every day."
Amid Dervis and Luka's belly laughs behind him, Leonard said in bewilderment, "How on earth have I put up with you for all these years, Josani?"
"Perhaps because I run away faster?" the Faerie Dragon replied with a perfectly straight face.
Leonard shook his head helplessly. "I'll only say this once. Don't make jokes like that again. They aren't good for either me or Edna.
"Edna is a beautiful, wonderful girl, but I