The subtle misunderstanding that had taken root in Gallagher's heart made it difficult for him to stay calm once more after Himeko's words.
But at this point, how could he let that shake him?
Gallagher looked at Himeko in silence for a moment, his expression still carefully held in a semblance of composure:
"I follow the Path of Enigmata. My philosophy in life is to believe in nothing.
"...So I also understand what belief means to the Trailblaze. I want to know what he left behind, too. Heh, it's up to you."
Jiang Yu watched Gallagher with narrowed eyes.
How come you get to say all the nice things?
This old guy is just putting on a tough front, isn't he? He absolutely is.
Himeko thought for a moment, then said to Gallagher, "Sorry for the trouble, but could we borrow your pet? I need to return to Golden Hour and visit the Dreamscape Goods Store to confirm a few things... For Mikhail, and for Penacony's future."
Ten system hours before the opening of the Charmony Festival, at The Reverie in reality.
"Welcome to The Reverie. How may I help you?"
Ellie, the lobby attendant, wore a professional smile as she looked at the two men standing before her, along with three little creatures of indeterminate species.
Of those two men... the taller one, dressed as a cowboy with black-and-white hair, didn't look easy to deal with, while the handsome young man beside him seemed like the aloof, quiet type.
Still, as an attendant on the Festivity Planet, Ellie received countless guests from across the universe every day. What kind of person hadn't she seen?
Compared with the two handsome men standing before her, she was more interested in the three creatures that looked like pastries or perhaps cats.