The Miko of Blazing Cherry Blossom

"I... think I understand what you mean."

After listening to Mo Bai's explanation, Feixue nodded as though she only half understood.

But although she said she understood, her actual behavior still seemed a little worrying.

How could such a tall, mature beauty seem so sweet and clueless...

"Good. As long as you understand. Let's split up once we're inside. Personally, I think this counts as a trial for you," Mo Bai said.

Once Feixue entered this Sonoro, what awaited her would be the lingering obsessions of the people she had once failed to protect.

When that happened, emotions would surely churn within her, and she would arrive at thoughts and answers that were hers alone.

In short, for Feixue, this trip was much like entering the dark side of the Academy—a test of her heart.

As for whether she would be safe acting alone?

Mo Bai figured this secret weapon of the Academy could handle herself pretty well.

He remembered how swiftly she had cut down the Void Matter they encountered in the Dark Plains.

"All right."

Hearing Mo Bai's words, Feixue nodded again in agreement.

Sometimes, the way she acted left Mo Bai unsure whether she was leading this mission or he was...

Bzzz—

"Next..."

After watching Feixue enter the entrance to Honami City, Mo Bai recalled the embarrassing incident from his last visit, then stepped inside as well.

"Still, the Remnant Star Society has been keeping pretty quiet lately. It should be fine."

Bzzz—

Phew.

When he opened his eyes again, Mo Bai saw that familiar modern intersection, the drink vending machines stationed along the streets, and the cherry blossoms drifting through the air.

The buildings here clearly weren't like those back in his hometown.

But compared with the other countries of Solaris, the roads looked much