The price of transferring a World Secret Domain was simply too great, so much so that Sonia and Diya were a little reluctant to part with theirs. They were, however, very willing to part with Vishy, and one after another suggested that Ash take Vishy's Hanging Garden.
They did not mind Vishy dragging them down, but they minded even less if Vishy's future was cut off.
Being willing to carry a venomous snake in your arms and pulling out that snake's fangs did not conflict in the slightest. Even if Ash did not need to use a World Secret Domain, they would still suggest taking Vishy's Hanging Garden—cutting off all of Vishy's hopes, leaving him able to spend his life quietly and obediently as a maid. It was better for everyone.
Vishy was so anxious he bit his lip until it split, but he never said a word. He only glared at Ash with a fierce, kittenish look, like a little cat whose food had been snatched away. In the end, Ash still rejected the proposal. The reason he gave was that he would not be participating in battle, so whether he had a World Secret Domain or not would not make much difference.
Everyone knew he was merely stating his attitude toward Vishy, but Sonia seemed to seize on a loophole in his wording and asked seriously, "You really won't take part in battle?"
"If it isn't a battle I'm forced into..."
"In other words, as long as there's even the slightest possibility, you won't take the initiative to step into danger?" Sonia stared into Ash's eyes. "No matter what happens, you'll choose to protect yourself first?"
Vesir also asked, "Even if it's only for our sake, you'll do your best to come back in one piece, right?" "What