But a trace of hesitation remained on Tide Sis's face.
She said slowly, "That sovereign is immensely powerful. With both of us helping her, I believe we could defeat the Threnodian head-on, just as before..."
Hearing this, Ling An looked toward the Tower of Heaven and sighed. "It seems her ambitions run deep."
"She wants to destroy the Threnodian completely, so Rinascita will never suffer from it again, doesn't she?"
Ling An nodded. "That would be a good thing for Solaris, and even Jinzhou, wouldn't it?"
Tide Sis's expression gradually grew resolute. Then she gave Ling An a gentle smile. "If we're going to help, we should see it through. Is that what you mean?"
"Exactly!"
They exchanged knowing smiles and walked into the Tower of Heaven together.
"You're here." On the raised platform, Soran opened her eyes. "Have you made your decision?"
"Yes!" Ling An and Tide Sis answered in unison.
"Good. I knew I hadn't misjudged you!" Soran rose, her gaze blazing. "Rover, the hardest part of this operation will fall neither to me nor to our friend Ling An, but to you!"
"Me?" Tide Sis pointed at herself.
"That's right. Returning to the World Beyond from the Holy Tower will require you to overcome countless hardships. Of course, I believe you can do it. As for the legendary power of the World Beyond, I believe its secrets will reveal themselves the moment you arrive."
Tide Sis pondered for a moment, but Ling An had already answered for her. "I believe in her."
Soran turned her gaze to Ling An and said with satisfaction, "Nothing could be better. As for you, I sense the power of a fellow Threnodian within you. But I trust you, my friend, and I believe you can aid me."
Her words were solemn,