Cocoon

"Hmm... how do I see you?"

In the Academy's garden, Mo Bai softly repeated the question Rover had just asked him.

He stole a glance at her as he spoke.

Unlike the vulnerability and uncertainty most people showed when seeking someone else's approval, Rover merely looked a little tired.

"You're an extraordinary person. Even a flawed Savior is still a Savior to the people you've saved."

Clearly, Rover's earlier self-criticism hadn't persuaded Mo Bai to see her that way.

"Most people wouldn't scold a friend or benefactor for making a mistake. They'd probably comfort them, like you're doing."

Rover turned to look at Mo Bai, who was sitting beside her.

"But I want to know what you think more objectively."

Seeing the stubborn look on the Savior's face, Mo Bai recalled what Phrolova had said to her in the memory she'd shared with him.

You're the obsessive one.

Seen that way, the Society Overseer hadn't been entirely wrong.

"More objectively, huh..."

Mo Bai rubbed his chin, apparently weighing his words.

"Ah, but no matter how hard I think, I keep coming back to what I said before."

He shrugged helplessly.

"But..."

"Trust me. Everyone you've saved would have nothing but good things to say about you, and they'd rate you far higher than I just did."

Rover tried to continue, but Mo Bai cut her off.

"You're Solaris's famous Savior. You've earned that kind of praise," Mo Bai said with a reassuring smile.

If Aemeath, one of Rover's most devoted fans, were asked to judge her, she would be far more enthusiastic than he was.

Come to think of it, it was a shame the two of them had never met.

"Thank you for comforting me, Mo Bai."

A smile returned to Rover's face after she heard his words.

"But