Mo Bai

"I understand."

After hearing everything Mo Bai had said, Rover smiled faintly and stood up.

"In a way, Mo Bai, you're a little too arrogant."

"Hmm?"

Hearing that from Rover struck Mo Bai as rather novel.

Perhaps it was because he rarely heard her criticize him like that.

"Just like when you sent Aemeath back and faced Aleph-1 alone."

All of Rover's memories of Mo Bai had returned, so she could naturally guess how Aemeath had gotten back.

"You should put more faith in your friends. Trust me," Rover said with a smile.

She wanted him to understand that trust was more than simply saying the word.

Mo Bai had been through a great deal since arriving in Solaris.

He had not just fought enemies alone. He had also shared countless adventures with the new friends he had made.

Rover wanted those happy memories to help him believe in his friends.

"I get it..."

When Mo Bai nodded, Rover gave a small nod in return, then followed his gaze toward Star Torch Academy in the distance.

"I'll head back to the Academy first. Don't be too long. Lynae and your classmates at Star Torch Academy have quite a few surprises waiting for their great hero."

Rustle—

With that, Rover turned and walked toward the Academy.

She had gone ahead because she could tell Mo Bai still had something to settle here.

"Whew..."

After watching Rover leave, Mo Bai let out a breath toward the sky.

He had just fought a grueling battle against Aleph-1 and Mahoraga. Claiming he was not tired at all would have been a lie.

But there were still things he wanted to do alone.

He needed to understand who he was now—to understand Mo Bai as an individual.

Mo Bai had thought everything he had experienced