"Fine. I can't change that resolve myself. There's nothing I can do, so I'll withdraw for now."
"I understand what you mean, Zinnia. This choice requires many sacrifices. That's why I'd rather not use it if possible. But if there's no other way for us to survive, I have no choice."
"Yes, I understand. Cynthia is someone who can make that decision. But I don't want her to bear the burden afterward. That's why I've chosen to save everything. We won't repeat that foolish mistake. People in a parallel world, people who've learned nothing of this, won't be sacrificed."
"Then why aren't you rampaging here? Unless you destroy the equipment, there's nothing for you here. But before that-"
Zinnia slowly turned toward Courtney, who had no idea what was happening. Courtney shuddered under her gaze, and almost at the same instant, Zinnia moved toward her.
"Oh!"
She wasn't particularly fast, but Courtney couldn't react, not even enough to begin moving. She was shoved violently aside, and the Mega Stone on her chest was snatched away.
"Ugh, ah..."
"Next."
After stealing Courtney's Key Stone, Zinnia immediately changed direction and closed in on Kaim. Less than a second after Courtney lost her Mega Stone, Zinnia appeared before him. She reached for the Chain at his waist, but Kaim caught it with his left hand and thrust his right palm toward her face.
"Tch! I'll do it."
"Even with something close to a surprise attack, you're a tough one."
Zinnia smiled wryly, but Kaim's expression never changed. He watched her intently, never lowering his guard for a moment, ready to respond to her slightest movement.
"I'd miss you if you quietly went home. But if you keep this up, I'll finish it."
"Don't you think you're being rather unkind to a lady?"
"How